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Volume 107 | Number 2
All Aboard the Beeline:
Glendale Council Members Tour City With Bus Riders easier for passengers to get on and off. They also feature tech he mobility and transit sec nology that announces and dis plays where the bus is going and velopment Department hosted where it is headed for those who are hearing or visually impaired.
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council members and residents on a bus ride through the city. The meeting convened at the plaza fountain of the Glendale total compliance with the Ameri where attendees were given four can with Disabilities Act of 1990 which requires transit providers would be riding during the tour to individuals with disabilities. coordinator for the community ment department. “We want to give you the full the buses were not altered prior director of community devel group of about a dozen people. “We want you to
ticipants rode along with daily transit users and were exposed to a comprehensive experience.
the beeline and where they’re go ing so we’re go ing to test it and teach you how to use the tools that our riders use.” Scan for Beeline schedule The group was then directed to a demo bus that
members] are riding real buses and getting a nor mal transit that the average user would experi said.
HOLD ON TIGHT: Council member Zareh Sinanyan enjoys a ride on the Glendale Beeline’s route two bus during a tour of the city’s public transporation amenities for Work Boot Tuesday’s March meeting.
dent who is enrolled in his sec
the busiest location as far as daily
where he plans to major in gen
ingly uninterrupted when the route one bus to the Glendale
rider.
elaborated on the technicalities of how the buses operate and led a sure they are staying on schedule. vehicle. meaning drivers have the abil
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that missteps and miscalculations can result in delays from where they need to be.
main form of transportation for the last 10 years as he was diag nosed with autism and is unable to drive. and most passengers ride an aver every morning and occasionally branches out after class to visit downtown Glendale or Pershing
It is when commuters arrive with each bus capable of trans to Downtown Glendale where [See Beeline, page 2]
next destination.
Former Navy Air Traffic Controller Targets Film Career I
experience with 9/11 is not from Ground Zero excavating bodies alongside medics real for me.” Davis joined the Navy right out of father’s footsteps in becoming an Air
country. It fell on his ears as his call to serve.
though enjoyed his extremely high stress position. “I could safely land 1 jet every 60
the second plane crashed. Our base went someone was bold enough to create such a catastrophe on American soil. That same day I tried to sign up for selective service early because of the
became an instructor.”
Davis said. “For the rest of the school year our school
of rugged calm demeanor and dons his
one in the front with a shotgun and one in
boots.
on the way to and from school. I ended up Jeff Davis
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what I wanted to do to contribute. While my
[See Veteran, page 4]
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[From Beeline, page 1] things get complicated. According to Alan Loomis, the deputy director of urban decials hope to secure a $1.5 million grant in order to build signs that and improve the area surrounding the transportation center up to quarter mile radius. “Because of its proximity it is a good place to think about transit oriented development,” Loomis said. “At the moment there aren’t a lot of transit amenities here other than the parking lots and shade structures,” he added. “The long term plan that the community department, in partnership with the transit division, are exploring will project a change in this kind of environment.” While there is room for improvement, most riders are happy
with current operations “The transit experience is pretty seamless so we take it for granted, but it really does take a lot to put these things into action and get them running and funded,” Rodriguez said. Giving Glendale’s mayor Ara Najarian and council members Paula Devine, Laura Friedman, Zareh Sinanyan and Vartan Gharpetian a tour of these facilities reveals the behind-the-scenes action they don’t get to see or hear about on a regular basis. Dan Bell, community relations coordinator says “these meetings give the general public access to locations that would otherwise be closed off to them ... [allowing] the public to see the exact mechanisms that make each department run and provide services seamlessly to their homes and families.” While the Transit Work Boot meeting is the last of the initial series, Bell said they are planning
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WORK BOOT TUESDAY: City Council members and local residents joined Mayor Ara Najarian, right, at the Glendale Civic Center to participate in a tour of Glendale’s transit system on Tuesday, March 22.
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Legal Smoking Age May Soon Be 21 By Stephanie Ramirez
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alifornia lawmakers have voted to raise the age of buying cigarettes from 18 to 21, as well as regulating the use of electronic cigarettes and the bill has gone to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk for approval. If the law passes, electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, will be banned from public areas, such as restaurants, theaters, and other areas where smoking is not allowed. This may be a good idea for some, but to others, it’s unfair. According to the American Cancer Society, 95 percent of smokers start before the age of 21. Assemblyman Adam Gray, D-Merced, disagrees with the measure and says that 18 year olds are able to decide for themselves if they wish to smoke or not. Save Lives California, a coalition between the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association in California and the American Cancer Society, came up with the idea in late 2015. A tax on health care plans was approved by the legislature on March 14 which is when the organization decided to bring up the bill. Republicans tried to block the action, stating that the tobacco bills “were not appropriate for a special session.” After a 48-hour stretch, the votes were collected and the bill was approved by 4626. Smoking cigarettes is the single largest preventable cause of death in the U.S. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention period. It costs more than $300 billion a year, which also includes $170 billion of medical care for many adults. The chemicals used in many tobacco products include acetone,
an ingredient that is used in nail polish remover; carbon monoxide, a chemical released in car exhaust fumes; and lead, which is found in batteries. Unlike cigarettes, e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, but still contain nicotine and other harmful chemicals. Some e-cigarette products contain nearly the same chemicals as a cigarette. They include formaldehyde, a proven toxin. Nancy Medina, a psychology major at GCC, says that it’s a good thing to raise the age from 18 to 21. “I do think lawmakers should raise the limit age because I think cigarettes are way worse than alcohol and 18 eighteenyear-olds are still in high school and still aren’t fully mentally stable to make huge decisions like that” Medina said. Mathematics major Miguel Sanchez and Social Science major Kelly Quintana, both believe the bill has its perks as well as downfalls. “It’s good in a sense that in a way, keeps the younger generation a little more away from the cigarettes. Bad in the sense that those who are like 18, 19, 20, are already addicted to cigarettes or accustomed to smoking cigarettes and they won’t be able to get them anymore and since the age might get higher, they may experience withdrawal effects, which makes matters worse for them,” Sanchez said. “It’s a good thing cause that way, kids don’t smoke early and get health problems earlier, but it’s also a bad thing, cause if they how disgusting and ridiculous it is, they won’t do it later on in life. I think they should just make it legal at eighteen,” Quintana added. Additional bills approved on March 17 are: raising the licensing fee for tobacco retail stores from
$100 to $250 annually; increasing e tobacco-free campuses laws for charter Charter and public schools; and expanding the ban of tobacco use into workplaces, such as gambling clubs, warehouses and workstations. Nadia Emma, the manager at of the Mobil gas station on the corner of Mountain Street and Verdugo Road says raising the age has its pros and cons. “The pros are that it will reduce a lot of bad things that cigarette smoking causes, like lung cancer and all that kind of stuff by raising the age.” When it came to the con aspect, Emma included the business aspect. “The con is that it will slow down business and increase more fake I.Ds.” Emma also claims that with California trying to raise sales tax
for tobacco products, it will not only hurt businesses, but also hurt clients. As of right now, cities approved to raise the age in buying cigarettes are San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, Kansas City and Cleveland. The only current state in the U.S. that passed the law is Hawaii. If Gov. Brown decided to approve the bill, California will be the second state in the U.S. that has raised the age restriction to 21. “I feel like smoking is a habit people just do because everyone else is doing it, but when they actually stop and think, ‘This is stupid, why am I doing this?’ they’ll just stop,” Quintana said. Stephanie Ramirez can be reached at stephanieyramirez@gmail.com
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Veteran Adapts to Civilian Life on Campus A Place for Veterans
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n important resource on campus for vets as they seek to continue to serve their campus community and support one another while being students, the Veteran’s club also extends into their professional careers through a mentor program. The club aims to make their presence on campus known through positive impact of the environment and community outreach. They have a campus clean up planned for next month. Members hope to interact with the campus community
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VETERANS ASSOCIATION: Melanie Fisher, vice president of the Veteran’s club, strategizes with President Jeff Davis. [from Service, page 1] during his early years, he’s a country boy at heart. He may serve well as the school’s resident amusing that people may look at me as being out of place with my style of dress, but then I think perhaps they don’t know the history of the school, our mascot is a cowboy,” Davis said. Though he doesn’t have a like to direct, he plans to make documentaries which shed light on to veteran affairs with an emphasis on homelessness and suicide prevention, two problems he says are widespread in the veteran community. “Though there are programs that are designed to assist vets in transitioning to civilian life, they are few and far between and frequently do not offer enough support,” Davis said. “I hope to one day have a facility that offers different levels of transitional support for those in need. “When a vet returns home there’s no parade, no community celebrity status, no one even knows who you are or what you’ve been through. It’s not like the Budweiser commercials.” When Davis returned home he faced the challenge of deciding on a career path and was a 911 operator for the better part of a want to jump through the phone at times and render aid to those in need. From suicide calls to babies being born in parking lots, keeping one’s emotions in check can be a tall order. “When you get a call from a woman who is being abused it’s really hard not to want to get
off work and go over there and address the situation yourself, but of course you can’t do that,” emotionally to take all that when a large majority of calls in a day are literally life and death. I had to leave that position and move on to other things.” Davis had California dreams on his mind. “I decided to go back to school,” Davis said. “In order to accomplish that, I sold a lot of things I had in storage and moved west. When I started school, I vowed not to quit until I job back east that paid very well, and I stayed the course because of my promise to myself.” One of the things Davis struggles with is learning to cope with a sense of loneliness that he feels from time to time now that he doesn’t have the constant surroundings of his large military family. When one’s shipmates are in numbers sizeable enough to equate to a small city, and you’re an integral part of a team, it becomes normal to have constant interaction with another human at all times. Adjusting to being without it has taken him some time to get used to. student life is far less hectic and controller. No one’s life is at stake during the learning process and he is mature enough to value the information his instructors give him whereas when he was younger he may not have been as focused. “When I was in the Navy I would smoke cigarettes with my shipmates and just talk to destress. I would sit on the ship and watch the open ocean and the
clear night skies and think about life,” Davis said. “Now at home, I do something very similar. I sit on the front steps of my apartment complex and smoke a cigar while watching the world pass by. I contemplate my life’s decisions as well as my future.” “While serving in the Navy, one of my fondest memories was on a port visit to Perth. Several of my shipmates and I participated in a community relations project. We went out and helped the scouts of Australia refurbish one of their campsites in the outback. Afterwards, we went on a hike with them and got to see koalas and wallabies in the wild, all before we had a cookout with them and ate Australian style barbecue,” Davis said. In keeping with his call to serve, Davis is now active in his campus community while learning the tools to pursue a Media Arts Professor Mike Petros is one of Davis’ instructors. student. He recognizes qualities in Davis that he’s seen in other students that have gone on to “Jeff is highly intelligent and has a clear passion. He’s inquisitive, bold, always cordial, takes criticism well and learns from it. He has a natural curiosity and willingness, and is very competitive. And, he attends class regularly which is very important.” Petros said. “These are all great traits in a person that wants to succeed in the type of environment that exists in the where one can shy away.” Davis applies his tremendous
work ethic and discipline to all that he takes on. He works at the campus bookstore while attending school full time and is the president of the GCC Veterans Club, a position he is honored to have and takes very seriously. Along with other members, Davis is actively planning out viable ways for the club to make a positive impact on campus and for its members in the long term through fundraising efforts, donations and volunteerism. “As President, he’s been able to create cohesiveness among the members and we have an all-time high in terms of active membership,” Veterans Services Coordinator Charles Shumate said. Davis’ charisma and perseverance are helping him to achieve his goals. His ability to stay cool under pressure allows him to take on challenges some would walk away from. Underneath it all, Davis is not He remains focused on the future with an unwavering dedication and attention to detail in hopes of making a difference in his own life as well as the lives of others. “I like to keep my eye on the big picture and dissect my long term goals into short terms goals,” Davis said. “For instance, my long term goal is to direct pass a quiz I have this week.” “I’d like to see the club stay on campus and grow stronger, eventually being able to offer more services to help vets successfully reenter society,” Fisher said. Nancy Villalobos can be reached at nmv530@gmail.com
“We’d like to see the club have more interaction from faculty and staff on campus,” Shumate said. “I would like to thank our biggest supporters, Director of Admissions and Records, Michelle Mora, Dr. Ricardo Perez, and GCC President Dr. Viar, and the Board of Trustees for their recognition and continued support.” The camaraderie the club members enjoy is something they’re used to having in the military and they view one another as brothers and sisters. “In the club there’s no male or female or different races, we’re all just one family,” Shumate said. Melanie Fisher, an Army vet studying business, is the club’s vice president. She works with Davis in an effort club’s presence on campus known. Although she is one of only a handful of females in the club, she is a dominant force within it.
DEMOGRAPHICS OF HOMELESS VETERANS 11% of the homeless adult population are veterans 20% of the male homeless population are veterans 68% reside in principal cities 32% reside in suburban/rural areas 51% of individual homeless veterans have disabilities 50% have serious mental illness 70% have substance abuse problems 57% are white males, compared to 38% of non-veterans 50% are age 51 or older, compared to 19% non-veterans
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AMERICAN BEAUTY/AMERICAN PSYCHO: The popular rock band Fall Out Boy performs to a sold-out crowd at the Irvine Meadows amphitheater on Saturday.
Fall Out Boy Puts on Simply ‘Irrestible’ Concert at Meadows By Tina Fernestam
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he trumpets of their current hit and opening number “Irresistible” roared through the speakers as fans screamed, when rock band Fall Out Boy embarked took the stage for a sold-out crowd at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Saturday night. Their 22-track list featured the band’s most notable hits from the past 15 years. They kept the momentum going as they transitioned into their 2005 track, “Sugar, We’re Goin Down.” Lead singer and guitarist Patrick Stump continually engaged the audience with great stamina as he asked how they were holding up during “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race.” He cleverly responded with the lyrics from the bridge “that’s pretty good, but I want to hear you sing until your lungs give out.”
After a few heartracing songs a piano was rolled out for Stump’s solo moment of “Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes.” Halfway through the set, the rest of the band joined in unison to complete the powerful ending. Fall Out Boy dedicated their 2013 track “Save Rock and Roll,” which features Sir Elton John, to the late David Bowie. A picture of Bowie appeared behind the band as the bass line began. Then Pete Wentz, the bassist, told the crowd that this will be one of their last shows in the U.S. before the release of their new music and their last show ever at the Amphitheatre since it is closing later this year. Nothing would be possible if it wasn’t for the fans, he said and before introducing “Fourth of July” he ended his speech with “every song’s about you.” Ranging from children to adults, all 16,000 people
were on their feet, singing and dancing along with the band. They kept the show going to hits like “Uma Thurman,” “Dance, Dance” and “I Don’t Care.” Balloons dropped over the crowd during “American Beauty/American Psycho” and the venue lit up during “Jet Pack Blues” as attendees waved their cellphones in the air. After doing their hit “Thks fr th Mmrs” with the letters F O B lit up behind them, Wentz gave an inspiring speech. He talked about the “impossible culture we’ve created for kids,” but Wentz, who is 5 feet 6 inches tall, jokingly shared that he couldn’t dunk a basketball today, but he will jump an inch higher everyday in order to reach it. because I’m really short, you know, but, hey, a sold out show in Irvine, California. So I am dunking the basketball.”
They left the crowd after a whirlwind performance of “Centuries,” but swarmed back within a few minutes for an encore of “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)” and “Saturday.” Fall Out Boy rocked the Amphitheatre one last time with high energy and a killer set list. The crowd will always remember them, and this night, for centuries. Tina Fernestam can be reached at mfernes239@student.glendale.edu
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Surviving Coachella Music Festival A Beginners Guide to Paradise
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pring break is just around the corner and that means Coachella! Two full weekends of concerts, food and fun begin on April 15. Inexperienced Coachella attendees shouldn’t go in blindfolded. It’s crucial to know the essentials of enduring the three-day weekend, which is why a guide for surviving Coachella has been created below: Haven’t bought a ticket yet? $375 is the face value for a General Admission ticket. To buy tickets, Craigslist and StubHub are your main options. If buying from Craigslist, be wary of scammers and be sure to register the wristband on-the-spot to ensure validity. If not, StubHub is your safest bet. Generally, ticket prices online usually cost more than face value, but prices should drop the longer you wait. Now; how much more money do you need? A reasonable budget would be approximately $150 for the weekend, spending $50 a day. If you’re not drinking, it could be half that. The price of water is $2; Food is $8 to $15; and alcoholic drinks range from $7 to $10.
Arrange a schedule for artists you want to see and also, branch out from your comfort zone. Arrive early and leave late to get more than your money’s worth. Communicate among your friends by setting up a group message and a meeting spot for when you’re leaving to your parking spots, taking a break from the crowd or heat. Dress accordingly and bring a bandana or a scarf for dust storms. Plus, you can soak it to keep cool during the day. Don’t forget to be courteous and responsible. What to avoid: Avoid being close-minded to diversify the performances you attend. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen and exclude wearing shoes that aren’t broken in. Refrain from being high-maintenance and having high expectations. Most importantly, don’t over-do it. Remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Noteworthy foods to satisfy your taste buds: Spicy Pie; Crab Fries; Watermelon Slices; Gyros; and a grilled cheese consisting of French toast, bacon and maple syrup.
To fully take advantage of the Coachella experience, camping is the best decision. Car and Tent Camping passes are $99 each. To get organized, create a list of needs on a Facebook group or a Google Doc with your friend group. Items you’ll need: Camping material, food and drinks, clothes suitable for hot and cold weather, and health and hygiene substances. Just in case, be sure to pack extra of the essentials. Remember to immerse yourself into the energy and atmosphere around you. The scenery shouldn’t be taken for granted, from enjoying the beautiful sunsets and unexpected breeze to admiring the extravagant art and delighted festivalgoers. Being open to new artists and meeting new people will surprise you. It’s the serendipities that make Coachella great. And if money is tight, and the lineup doesn’t meet your needs, know that Coachella doesn’t have to be all about music - albeit you owe it to yourself to discover new music - it can be about gaining different perspectives and connections from the people you meet too. Happy Coachella! Mark Nassim can be reached at mnassim707@student.glendale.edu
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It Ain’t Swede: It Never Snows in California By Tina Fernestam
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n Genesis 7:12 it says, “The rain fell upon the earth for 40 days and 40 nights.” In Sweden we call that summer. We have a motto in Sweden, “There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.” Every mother in Sweden has said that more than once. The fun part about us Swedes is that if it’s 60 degrees Fahrenheit in December, we wear a winter jacket, scarf, gloves and a cap. But if it’s 60 degrees in April, we wear a hoodie. So if the sun comes out we could take the hoodie off and not freeze to death. Or it can be as crazy as last year, when the beginning of December was hotter than the middle of June. bearable. Considering it was January, it felt warm for me and it only got warmer as the weeks went by. But when I looked around, it felt like I was still in Sweden. Californians wore jackets, sweaters and scarves, even though it was like 70 degrees … whereas I went out in a tank top and shorts. Now that I’ve lived here a little over a year, I’ve become so spoiled by this weather. Three weeks ago I Skyped with my mom and she asked me how the weather was. I said it was cold — it was around 70 degrees. She took her iPad and walked to the window where she showed me the snow and then she asked me one more time how the weather was. (heart eyes emoji)” and I got so depressed, because, hello, it’s snow!
Then my brain got up to speed and I remembered, les. Where it snows like … never. In Sweden it’s the opposite. If the sun decides to show, you better get out there and enjoy it because you never know when you’ll have another chance. Or as one of the Internet memes says “Swedish summer is the best day of the year.” I spoke to my dad and said that we had around 90 birthday (instead of rain and wind). He said, “Well, we are having 90 degrees Fahrenheit this weekend,” combining the 45 degrees on Saturday and 45 degrees on Sunday. I was in Karlshamn, Sweden a few years ago with my best friend, we were out eating dinner with her family and were on our way home. It had snowed earlier and then it froze, so it was ice almost everywhere. My friend’s stepmom told us to be careful because it was slippery. What do you think I did litWhy do we need snow and ice? that there was suppose to be a storm coming and that we should be safe, but she also asked if we could get any good pictures. I was hyped since I’ve just heard about all the storms. The storm, as you called it, was heavy rain and a bit windy, nothing more. So if you ever decide to go to Sweden, be sure to do that in the summer, because the way I’ve seen how you dress when it’s actually warm here, you will not last a day in the winter. And after my last semester next year, I’m not sure I will either. Tina Fernestam be reached at mfernes239@student.glendale.edu
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Zayn Malik Goes Solo
the bridge on their teen pop love songs. His album explores different aspects in his life, from Little Mix singer, Perrie Edwards, and he landed in hot water as it was announced he blinded her and broke it off. The club track “Like I Would” which is rumored to be for Edwards, opens up with the lyrics “Hey what’s up? It’s been awhile” describes Malik being in the lonely hour and starting to confess his internal thoughts. It’s the typical jealous rage
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t was just a year ago that Zayn Malik left the worldwide phenomenon that was One Direction. Fast forward to March 25, the anniversary of his departure, and the 22-year-old Bradford bad boy who now goes by ZAYN has released his debut album “Mind of Mine.” The title of the album subliminally illustrates that Malik’s lyrics and expressions are no longer censored, like they were during his time in the band. There were restrictions on what Malik could sing. His soul felt… Malik was restricted on what to sing, his soul felt R&B, but executives felt more bubblegum pop. Now free from the chain Malik takes no punches on “Mind of Mine,” from explicit lyrics to a slowed down tempo. The attempt to prove himself as an artist rather than being controlled like a marionette, is executed accordingly but not successfully. “Mind of Mine” doesn’t reach the level Justin
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R&B sound that resembles The Weeknd and Miguel is enough to create his own mark. Prior to the release Malik got immediate backlash after the unveiling of the cover. The image is of him as toddler covered with his current tattoos, which immediately sparked comparisons to Lil Wayne’s last three album covers. in January, which skyrocketed to number one on the Billboard’s chart within a week. This sultry he was sought out to be. Fans went into a frenzy when it dropped. Malik doesn’t hesitate to sing about a seemingly toxic and having sex. Malik had the most powerful vocals from One Direction, he was the core of the falsettos and the piercing high notes in
is off with someone else, but to make himself feel better he intends no can love like he would. The chorus meets a strong upbeat vibe, making it the only dance track on the album. to put this current chart topper on only the deluxe edition. The sense of the album feels like a roller coaster it starts of strong getting to the pinnacle of things, but after the intermission track “Flower” it begins to slightly lose momentum, with his only duet on the record with R&B sensation Kehlani sooths the soul with a downcasted tempo and “Mind of Mine” has fallen to the hype that was built up from the day Malik signed to RCA Records back in July. His authenticity is nothing out of the ordinary, but his vocals are pure and raw. Without the help of One and his teen heartthrob looks, Malik would just be another hoping to get noticed by someone somewhere. Melody Shahsavarani can be reached at melody.shah1@gmail.com
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he Devil of Hell’s Kitchen is back in an all-new season only on the world’s favorite
Everett’s famous comic series, Matt Murdock and his alter ego, Daredevil (Charlie Cox) face new challenges, as he tries to protect his home turf in Manhattan, New York. Bernthal). With The Punisher creating havoc around the city, Daredevil gets help from an old lover, Elektra Natchios (Élodie Yung). Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson, reprise their roles as Karen Page and Franklin “Foggy” Nelson, Murdock’s coCreated by Drew Goddard (best known for his successful directing multiple episodes of TV shows such as “Lost”), he has once again brought the world of Daredevil to a whole different level. The show captivates with each sequence, bringing the viewer closer to the action. The cinematography captures each moment, making sure viewers don’t miss a beat. One of the biggest highlights of the show is the introduction of The Punisher. Bernthal portrays Frank Castle in a more dark and sinister way. There are moments where Castle seems like a bad guy, but as the show goes on, you can’t help but cheer for the man. Another character that shapes the story in season two, is Elektra Natchios, played by French
actress Élodie Yung. Yung brings an edgy yet beautiful aspect to the dangers of being a heroine with her seductive accent and incredible The show also contains a bit of a romance with the development of the characters. Though repetitive, the romance does not take away from the action. Viewers who have young children or aren’t too comfortable when it comes to the sight of blood, should be advised that there is much more violence than the season prior. two is ultimately bigger and better. The story and its characters season, where many would’ve thought the entire setting was taken place a year later, rather than just few months prior. Two grand characters that were featured in season one, make a comeback. There are a few easter eggs featured throughout the episodes but that will only be revealed for those fans who are willing to take the extra time to carefully dissect each and every episode. Those who have or have not read the comics, can equally enjoy this action packed season and the word “bang” will etched in the minds of viewers for the next few weeks. For fans who you hungry for more. Haven’t seen season one? com. Stephanie Ramirez can be reached at stephanieyramirez@gmail.com
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S P O R TS Baseball
Softball
Men’s Tennis
March 31
March 31
April 1, 2, 8
L.A. Mission @ Stengel Field 2:30 p.m.
Santa Monica @ Glendale 2:30 p.m.
Women’s Tennis April 1, 2, 8
WSC Tournament Ventura TBA
WSC Tournament Ventura TBA
Track & Field April 9
GCC Vaquero Classic @ GCC TBA
Tennis Stars Rise to the Top of Their Teams Compiled by Anna Olsson
Photos by Anna Olsson
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rin Meserkhani, 18, is the number one player for the men’s Vaqueros. He graduated from Crescenta Valley High School in 2015 and joined the Vaqueros this semester. Meserkhani is still deciding on his major, but is leaning toward biology. Like many of his teammates, he dreams about playing division one tennis in California and continuing out of state. “I have to make a decision whether I want to go to graduate school or play professional tennis,” said Meserkhani. Meserkhani has some notable achievements under his belt including All American honors for singles and a couple of singles tournaments. He and fellow Vaquero, Michael Akopian, won the league championship in high school. “Arin is a good kid with a lot of potential,” said head coach Bob MacKay. “He
just needs to keep his focus in the game and do his best.” Meserkhani says his favorite place to play is at Indian Wells in Palm Desert. “It’s the most beautiful court I have ever played on,” he said. His pregame ritual consists of listening to music, relaxing and focusing on what he has to do during the game. Meserkhani thinks that his biggest competitors this season are the top players from Ventura College and Santa Barbara City College, Hironori Koyanagi and Sasha Hedberg. “They are very good players, I’m looking forward to playing them in the league tournament next week,” Meserkhani said. When he’s not playing tennis or studying, he usually plays video games, a little bit of golf, hangs out with friends and goes to parties.
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iktoriya Shumakova, 20, is the number one player for the women’s Vaqueros. She was born in Russia, but came to the United States at the age of 3. She graduated from Crescenta Valley High School in 2013 and joined the Vaqueros that fall. It is Shumakova’s third year at GCC where she is majoring in cognitive science. “It’s more science-based than psychology. That’s why I like it,” she said. Shumakova is planning to transfer to a four-year college, but is not sure if tennis will still be in the picture. “If I do end up playing, hopefully it will be for a Division III team, or if I go to USC or UCLA then I’ll just play for the club team and try to enjoy it.” In Shumakova’s last year of high school she won All Area Doubles and
now with the Vaqueros she won her second consecutive Western State Conference Title. “Viktoriya is a good player, we are happy to have her on the team” said head coach Deo Sy. Shumakova says that playing tennis on the courts of the StubHub Center in Carson is her favorite place to play. “They used to have a major tennis tournament and that was nice because that is where the pros played.” Shumakova thinks that her biggest competitor this season is the number one from Ventura College, Mariko Sagara. When Shumakova is not playing tennis or studying she likes to relieve her stress by running and working out.
Fun Facts:
Fun Facts:
Favorite Artists: Kanye West, Future and Red Hot Chili Peppers Favorite Song: “Where You At” by Future & Drake Favorite Movie: Interstellar Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie Favorite Food: In-N-Out
Favorite Artist: Muse Favorite Song: “Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE Favorite Movie: The Martian Favorite Actor: Ryan Gosling Favorite Food: Anything Mediterranean
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SPORTS
Glendale College Brings Home Second Conference Title By Anna Olsson
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he Lady Vaqueros tennis team wrapped up the season with a 6-3 win over the Santa Barbara Vaqueros on March 22. This gave them a perfect Western State Conference season at 10-0 and their second consecutive WSC title. In the single games the Vaqs won 5-1. Viktoriya Shumakova, who played against SBCC’s Maddie Seeds in game one, on to a third set. “It was extremely long and the wind was a killer but it wasn’t too bad. I didn’t play on top of my game, but I still managed to pull through,” said Shumakova. In the doubles the score ended 2-1 in favor of SBCC. Head Coach Deo Sy doesn’t like to take credit for their wins. “I’m only the van driver,” Sy said. “The girls do all the work. I can only help them during training.When there is a game, it’s all up to them to want to win and do their best.” Coach Sy wants the girls to only think about the game they are playing at that moment, not about past or upcoming games. “They can cheer for each other during set breaks, but
should not lose focus on their own game,” Sy said. The lady Vaqs overall record is 14-3 with 13 consecutive wins since February. The team is getting ready for the upcoming conference tournament in Ventura next week.
Anna Olsson can be reached at aolsson281@student.glendale.edu
Individual Scores Singles 1. Viktoriya Shumakova, GCC, def. Maddie Seeds 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 2. Tsukimi Ono, GCC, def. Tyler Bunderson 6-1, 6-4 3. Meredy Gharabegi, GCC, def. Julianna Adelman 6-4, 6-4 4. Veronika Galstyan, GCC, def. Kassandra Ortiz 6-4, 6-2 5. Kanako Kihara, GCC, def. Gabrielle Goss 6-2, 6-3 6. Madison Ortiz, SBCC, def. Melonti Emmanouilidi 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 Doubles 1. Seeds/Zapata De Lira, SBCC, def. Shumakova/Gharabegi 9-7 2. Ono/Galstyan, GCC, def. K. Ortiz/Bickle 8-3 3. Goss/M. Ortiz, SBCC, def. Kihara/Alexa Mendez 8-4
GAME TWO: Tsukimi Ono defeats Tyler Bunderson during a tennis match on March 22 at Glendale Community College.
GAME THREE: Meredy Gharabegi faces Julianna Adelman in two sets that both ended 6-4.
Lady Vaqs Upset the Monarchs By Sean Lamar
Photos by Anna Olsson
Track and Field Finally Makes a Comeback
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he Lady Vaqueros softball team turned their luck around on March 23 with an eleventh hour victory at Glendale Sports Complex against the LA Valley Monarchs. The Lady Vaqs have had a tough season dealing with the tragic loss of fellow teammate Elena Kramer, 19, who died in a car accident on January 4. Kramer was on her way to practice on the the unfortunate incident took place. It seemed grim for Glendale when the Monarchs scored in the second inning, and again in the fourth, but that did not phase the Lady Vaqs they pulled themselves together and scored all three runs in the bottom of the seventhinning. “We needed this win,” said Head Coach Sal Pizzo. The Vaqueros have been on a losing streak with a record of 1-5 in conference and 4-13-1 overall. the best batting average on the team. She wasn’t aware of it, but once she found out, it gave her a “I had no idea, my goal was to at least be top three and I’m happy to hear that I’m at the top,” Ochoa said after scoring the game winning run. “This was a fresh breath and I hope that this translates to the next game. The girls really needed this win.”
Photo by Sean Lamar
BATTER UP: Samantha Madrano pitches during the fourth inning of a
“She’s so calm and collected in every pressure situation,” to take the strike.” First basemen Samantha Madrano played a huge factor in the seventh-inning, setting up the game-winning run for Ochoa and another teammate to score at the very last second, putting the team
score of 3-2. win,” Madrano said. The Lady Vaqs will go into the with clear minds against Santa Monica college Thursday at the Glendale Sports Complex at 2:30 p.m. Sean Lamar can be reached at seanshields15@yahoo.com
Photo by Rich Kontas
THE GCC VAQUERO CLASSIC
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SPOTLIGHT on campus DOCUMENTARy CĂŠsar ChĂĄvez— The History Department presents a screening of the documentary “Viva La Causa, The Story of CĂŠsar ChĂĄvezâ€? in SR 116 at 6:30 p.m. today.
WOMEN’S HISTORy Women’s History Month runs through April 8. Women’s Movement — Beth Kronbeck presents a lecture “2nd Woman’s Movement� and a class presentation in SR 115 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. today. Feminism Discussion — Feminist Club of GCC presents “A
Frank Discussion About Feminism� in Kreider Hall from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. today. The discussion will be open between students and professors about modern feminism and the reasons for Women’s History Month. Documentary Screenings — Jessica Gillooly presents a showing of “Ms.Representation� in CR 225 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. today. Beth Kronbeck and Robyn Fishman presents a screening of “Viva La Causa� in SR 116 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 6. World War Lecture — Michelle Stonis presents “Working for Victory: Women and the War, 19411945� in CR 226 from 1:40 to 3 p.m. on April 8.
Fall Registration— The fall semester deadline to apply for admission and be eligible for priority registration is April 22.
IMPORTANT DATES
MEETINGS
Holiday— Campus is closed for CÊsar Chåvez Day on Thursday.
Board of Trustees Meeting — The next meeting is in Kreider Hall, 5 p.m. on April 19.
Spring Vacation — The campus is closed for spring break from April 11 through April 17.
Media Lecture — Nancy Nevins, Wendy Fonarow present “Sexism in Showbiz� SR 116 from 12:20
22. Open registration is April 25 through June 17.
Summer Registration— Priority registration for the summer semester is April 18 through April
MUSICAL: Urinetown begins Thursday. From left to right: Photo by Edward Fernandez Kevin White, Lexie Laundy, and Ethan Fleitas.
PERFORMANCE Musical — The Theatre Arts Department presents “Urinetown: The Musical.� The production is directed by Jeanette Farr and
is based on the book by Greg Kotis. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors. The performances will be held in the auditorium and run Thursday through April 10. Times are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.
PLANETARIUM Afternoon with the Stars — Students and staff can attend a free lunchtime program highlighting the planetarium’s features in CS 257 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Jennifer Krestow presents “Origins of Life� on April 7 and “History of Astronomy� on April 21.
SCIENCE EXHIBITS: The California Science Center features many interactive exhibits as well as an IMAX theater.
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around town THEATER
visit www.anoisewithin.org or call (626) 356-3100.
Comedic Musical — An adaptation of Alan Jay Lerner’s musical “My Fair Lady� runs through Saturday at the Glendale Centre Theatre at 324 N. Orange St. Tickets are $32. Upcoming showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information visit www. glendalecentretheatre.com or call (818) 244-TKTS.
PERFORMANCE
Comedic Play — An adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s play “You Can Never Tell� runs through May 15 at A Noise Within at 3352 E Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena. Tickets are $44. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. tonight and Thursday and 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information
Glendale Noon Concerts — The Glendale City Church features free classical concerts on each month. Rosa LoGiudice and Jacqueline Suzuki will perform a piano and violin recital from works composed by Alberto Ginastera and Johannes Brahms. The Glendale City Church is at 610 E. California Ave. The performance is at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday. For more information call (818) 242-2113 or visit www.glendalenoonconcerts. blogspot.com. Live Comedy — Columbian Piter Albeiro performs standup comedy in his show “Por Primera
Vez� at the Alex Theatre at 216 N. Brand Blvd. Tickets start at $39. The show is in Spanish. The performance begins at 9 p.m. on Friday. For more information visit www.alextheatre.org. Organ Recital — Jay Brunot will perform a free organ recital at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on April 8. The church is located 1020 N. Brand Blvd.
MUSEUMS Pasadena Museum of California Art — Works by Robert Cremean and William S. Rice are currently featured. The museum is at 490 E. Union St. in Pasadena. Tickets are $7 or $5 for students. Open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays and noon to 8 p.m. every third Wednesday. For
more information visit www. pmcaonline.org. Descanso Gardens — The garden features a large botanical collection. It is at 1418 Descanso Drive in La Caùada Flintridge. Tickets are $9 or $6 for students. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www. descansogardens.org. California Science Center— The free museum contains exhibits, demonstrations, and many hands-on activities. Tickets for IMAX screenings of 3D documentaries are $8.50 or $6.25 for students. The museum is located 700 Exposition Park Drive in Los Angeles. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www. californiasciencecenter.org
EVENTS Montrose Harvest Market — The Farmer’s Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 2300 block of Honolulu Avenue. For information visit www.shopmontrose.com. The Odd Market — Odd Nights at The Autry takes place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. every third Friday. The market is located 4700 Western Heritage Way. The free event features food, live music, and select galleries. For information visit www.oddmarket.com. Book Talk — The Crowell Public Library presents thriller novelist Jill Amadio as part of its Meet the Author Series. The library is at 1890 Huntington Drive in San Marino. The free event is at 7 p.m. Thursday. Compiled by Eric Bourse
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Food for the Soul
Photos by Anna Ollson SOUL FREQUENCY: the traveling drum circle performs at Plaza Vaquero Tuesday. Soul Frequency features the exotic Afro-Cuban beats of Zoe Rasta, top, Deka, center, and more. The ensemble entertained during the lunch hour, while students perused the booths at the Job Fair.