October 17, 2014 vol 81 no 7

Brentwood biology a hit

Holsberry on display

Concert band wows

New lab now open, offering classes in satellite location.

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Hues of blue adorn the walls of the LMC Art Gallery.

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Concert Band debuts for the semester with a successful premiere — page 5

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F.Y.I. Important Dates October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct. 24

Dig Pink Volleyball game and spirit event, 6 to 8 p.m.

Nov. 21

Last day to drop a full-term class with a “W� appearing on your academic transcript

Rabid bat advisory On Oct. 8, a dead bat was found near the gym.

School officials quickly dealt with the issue. The bat tested positive for rabies but there were no reports of exposure. In case anyone was exposed, students are advised to contact Contra Costa Public Health at 313-6740 as rabies can be fatal.

Additional information can be accessed at http:// cchealth.org/rabies.

Calling female athletes The LMC Athletics Department is thinking about adding a women’s track and field or swimming and diving team. If you are interested in taking part in either of these sports, please attend a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 12:30 to 1:30p.m. in Room CCC365. No appointment or reservation necessary.

For more information, contact Athletic Director Richard Villegas at rvillegas@losmedanos. edu, 473-7605, or Senior Dean of Student Services Gail Newman at gnewman@losmedanos.edu, 473-7421.

Nature Club to hold meetings A Nature Club meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. on the Nature Preserve. There will also be a meeting Nov. 8 or Nov. 15 for all Nature Club members to discuss the building of the Nature Preserve Trail.

The club will build a trail leading from the top of the hill on the northern end of the preserve to the bottom for students and wheelbarrow access.

For more information, contact Joshua Kohl at jkohldls@gmail.com.

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LMC President Bob Kratochvil speaks to a crowd with members of the accrediting team at the visit wrap-up meeting Oct. 9.

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Los Medanos College has received five commendations and three recommendations from the visiting team evaluating its performance as an educational institution. Representatives of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges visited LMC last week and gave a summary of its report to members of the college community Oct. 9 in the Recital Hall.

It is rare to get five commendations and just three recommendations — one of which can only be implemented by the district — said Senior Dean of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

and Accreditation Liaison Officer Kiran Kamath.

Visiting Team Chair Helen Cox, who is also chancellor for Kaua’i Community College in Hawaii, said the self-study report submitted by LMC to the commission gave the accrediting team a good sense of what goes on at the college, but only after they arrived did the story come to life. “We found that this college was so alive and engaged,� said Cox. The accrediting team’s five commendations summarized by Cox include: Q Textbook Loan Program — Many colleges have a textbook loan program but the team found LMC’s “was very

robust and went above and beyond the call of duty,� making almost every book needed available to students.

Q Inclusive Culture — LMC fosters an environment “dedicated to innovation and student excellence,� and embraces the idea of research to help support student success.

Q Student Leadership — There is a collaborative setting at LMC, which empowers students and student leadership, encouraging them to step up and use their ideas to better their college.

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PE plagued by thefts Items taken in broad daylight from lockers

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Ralston, a victim “Even though did occur.� we have people — Colleen Ralston of a theft, had her phone stolen right working in the locker rooms around the out of her backpack. She clock, theft did occur,� said had left her it in the cabinet PE professor Colleen Ralston. unlocked and stepped outside Potential thieves are watch- only for a moment. “Do not leave your personing those that appear to be easy targets. It is highly al belongings anywhere out important that all faculty of sight or not locked up,�

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Student government met with architects Sept. 22 to discuss amenities that could be offered in the new Student Union building.

The building, which will be constructed in conjunction with the new PE Complex, is planned for a January 2016 groundbreaking. The project will take anywhere from 16 to 24 months, according to Horan.

Los Medanos College Associated Students and Inter-Club Council were presented a slide show from LPA Inc., a

San Jose based design firm, on the preliminar y design aspects of the new building.

With the phrase “DREAM BIG� as a mantra, the senators and club members were asked for suggestions for what they feel students would be looking for in the new building.

Each senator had their own idea of what was needed in hopes of making life more comfor table for students, especially those who spend a lot of time on campus. Commissioner of Campus Events Diona Shelbourne, suggested a quiet room with a cot for those who are on campus all

day and may need to close their eyes for a minute or so. “The Student Union Project will become a major hub for students to spend time on-campus and interact with their peers.� LMC Vice President Kevin Horan said, �We hope to make it as engaging a facility as possible for students.�

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Makeup isn’t a bad thing

Tech overuse is an issue

I placed my toddler on the bathroom sink where she patiently watched me apply my makeup. We were preparing to leave for an appointment that day and I never left the house without putting my face on.

My daughter begged for a little bit of lipgloss. As I aimed for her tiny lips I wondered whether or not I was doing the right thing.

Was I introducing her to makeup too young?

When I was growing up, my mother did not allow my sisters and I to experiment with makeup. My mother believed in a natural kind of beauty but let’s face it, not everyone is born with the perfect cheekbones or the long lashes we see adorned on celebrities and models.

In my case, I was pale and I longed for rosy cheeks. The only way for me to achieve this look was to either apply blush or pinch my cheeks really hard which hurt.

When I was old enough to work, I spent my first paycheck on makeup. I had no idea what to buy or what I was going to do with the products I chose. All I knew was that applying makeup made me happy.

I loved how the mascara brush felt when it lenghthened and feathered out my lashes.

I had never experienced anything like that before.

It tickled when I applied eyeliner to the inside of my lower lash line. It took me a while to master the skill of applying eyeliner because my eyes would water every time.

I loved wearing lip-gloss. It made my lips shiny and I enjoyed smacking my lips together.

My mother laughed one day as I walked out of the bathroom before heading to school.

She mentioned the name Imelda Marcos.

Just as Imelda Marcos over did it with shoes I over did it with makeup. Apparently I had applied too much blush to my cheeks and I looked like a clown. I can look back now and laugh too. I really had no idea what I was doing.

I don’t think there is anything wrong with wanting to enhance your features. I believe in the motto: dress for success. If people want to take time to improve their appearance I think it’s their prerogative.

No one should be told it’s wrong to explore ways for self-improvement. I know I feel more confident when I look in the mirror and feel polished.

Some of us parents fear when our children partake in what we believe to be grown-up activities. We it makes them grow up too fast. There are instances where this might be true but in terms of makeup, how can this be so?

Their mentality is still the same even after pretending to play house in a cardboard box.

After playtime, our children do not drive off and balance their own checkbooks.

I highly doubt that a child pretending to be a doctor in child-sized lab coat will feel confidently inclined to perform open-heart surgery because they know how to use a pretend stethoscope.

If a little girl takes interest in makeup perhaps this could be an opportunity for parents to provide the products in a way that makes these parents feel comfortable.

Toy stores provide junior makeup pallets consisting of lip-gloss and light pastel colored eye shadow, and occasionally lipstick nothing too dramatic in my opinion. A rosy glow on the cheeks never hurt anybody.

I attempted to apply the lip-gloss to my daughter’s tiny lips without getting it all over her face. My daughter giggled uncontrollably.

It made her happy to wear makeup and it made me even happier that I got a chance to share a once-in-a-life-time moment with my precious child.

I realized that my daughter was not going to magically turn into an adult because I allowed her to put on lip-gloss.

We live in a world where technology is available at your fingertips and many kids nowadays tend to be glued to their gadgets.

At my niece’s birthday party this past weekend, I noticed a bunch of kids sitting on the couch playing some game on their tablets, iPads and iPhones instead of enjoying the party and having fun on the jumper like other kids. It became clear to me that kids today depend on this little device as if they will never get enough.

By no means do I think these devices are all bad because they can be very useful at times. There are many applications that can be used for educational purposes, which means more efficient tools for parents to use when they are help with their child’s homework.

However, on the other hand, there have been studies released stating that ADHD has been on the rise and these devices for the most part are at fault and I can see why.

Excessive use of these devices affects many aspects of the lives of our youth.

If a parent chooses to buy these devices for their child, they need to take control of the usage and put their foot down, but some do not know how to do this. It is important for parents to teach their children and have them understand that this little device is not their whole life.

When these kids grow up, their childhood memories will be based on what level of Candy Crush they beat or how far they got on Plants vs. Zombies. This makes me sad because my childhood memories usually involved outside activities.

I have seen parents hand their phones to their unruly children just because it seemed easier to do instead of being a parent and rectifying the issue. Their first reaction is to reach for their phone and hand it to their child just because they do not want to deal with the tantrum.

I have also seen children throw tantrums because they want their electronic device.

Not all parents tend to use this tactic but most do. Parents also need to lead by example because children observe everything and if mom is glued to her phone then they will see that and think the same rule applies to them.

Most of these devices do not have parental controls and this can be an issue because parents will have no control as to what their child is watching.

I have caught my niece and nephew many times wondering off to spend time on YouTube and they are mostly watching tutorials on how to beat levels on a game or enjoying videos of cats.

However, for those familiar with YouTube, there is a chance that they may end up lost in video land which can lead them to undesirable videos that are not meant for children.

The reason why these gadgets are so hard to pry out of the hands of children is because once they win or beat a level, their brain is rewarded with Dopamine, which gives them a sense of enjoyment so when it comes down to putting it down, they can’t.

This can also be applied to adults and their usage of social media. This is why these devices are so addicting to children and even to some adults because they find solace in these screens.

What parents should do it teach their kids the dangers of the Internet and constantly monitor their usage.

Since we live in a technology-based world, parents should be talking to their children about what issues they can encounter while browsing the web.

They should focus on making sure their child knows how to balance their lives outside of technology so when they become adults they can learn how to coexist with technology instead of letting it control their lives.

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his month is National Bullying Prevention Month and what better time than now to discuss the still very relevant issue. Some believe bullying is something there will never be a solution to because of the alpha-dog mindset that there needs to be an inferior groups of people.

These people might not be too far off the mark since schools nationwide have implemented zero tolerance policies which hasn’t solved the issue especially with the wave of cyber-bullying which almost impossible to stop because in most cases, it’s difficult to track the source of bullying. Furthermore, bullying contributes to the number of suicides. We’re seeing an increase in cases similar to the Amanda Todd situation in which she was bullied so badly thta she drank bleach and then later succeeded in ending her life.

There are some who believe bullying ends after high school but according to a Health News Day study, 15 percent of college students reported being bullied, 38 percent said they knew someone who is being bullied and 9 percent said they have participated in the antagonizing of another college student.

There are sites such as StopBullying.gov and NoBullying.com dedicated to educating the public about the issue. Sites like TheBullyingProject.com urge people to vow to stand up against bullying. These sites also offer tips on how to help reduce the problem to a minimum.

Researchers have come to the general concensus that the most effective way of decreasing the problem, is to educate children as soon as they are old enough to understand what bullying is and to lead by example.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Essay site not as helpful as CORE DEAR EDITOR: After reading Alexandra Tagliamonte’s article, “’Hello’ essay editing,� we are concerned that students may not fully realize the unique purpose and availability of the writing, and reading, support services offered for free at LMC. The article’s main idea is that students can pay anywhere from $39 to $99 for “spoton and speedy writing support,� using Hello Essay, an online editing and proof-reading service since this option may be necessary as the Center for Academic Support service hours may be “sparse, leaving students to feeling helpless . . .� not knowing where to turn for help.

With 50 hours of consultations per week available in 25-minute increments, both on the main campus and in Brentwood, we usually have times available. If a reserved time is not available, students can always request a drop in appointment. Similar to Hello Essay, The Center for Academic Support also offers online help with turn-around times within 48 hours, Monday through Friday.

Although Hello Essay allows students to ask for feedback on their papers, they also admit that feedback is limited and that “the editor is only required one edit per session.� With a limited policy that protects “the abuse of our editors’ time,� Hello Essay’s philosophy is in direct contrast to ours in the Center. At LMC, students may make up to three appointments

per week. Unlike Hello Essay, we do not feel “abused� if students want to foster a supportive relationship with our consultants.

Moreover, Hello Essay edits and proofreads, they do not seem to teach, whereas the Center for Academic Support is an extension of the classroom, teaching students how to read and write.

We do not have the dry cleaner mentality where students just drop off their writing to be edited or proofread. Staffed primarily by faculty, the Center’s goal is to partner with students and their instructors. Often students form relationships with consultants, much like students form relationships with instructors.

We consultants have all had the experience of working on several drafts of a student’s paper or students who come in with no idea how to start, or who even have trouble reading and understanding the necessary articles to begin pre-writing. From week to week, consultants work with the same student, learning his or her strengths and weaknesses. In other words, LMC writing consultants nurture the whole process, coaching students with reading, note taking, pre-writing, drafting, revision, and proofreading. We do not edit. Best of all, we know the instructors, their expectations, the curriculum, and most importantly, our student population. Come visit us soon, for free! — Karen Nakaji, Center for Academic Support Faculty Lead

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Letters and columns must be typed, signed and include a phone number for verification. They may be edited for clarity, content taste and length at the editor’s discretion.

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“The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.”

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Hands-on science

Pacific Service Credit union will be on campus Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the indoor quad to discuss their credit account for students. Incentives include $100 for a Relationship Checking account with direct deposit, or $50 for a free checking account.

For more information visit a branch or call (888) 858-6878

Help available for parents

Los Medanos College’s California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS) serves students attending LMC who receive financial aid and are parents.

Services include priority registration, educational and career counseling and educational workshops.

If you would like more information, call 473-7482 or visit the office in Room CC2-257. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Counselors ready to assist

Looking to make an educational plan, or review your current one? Do you need career advice or a personal counselor? LMC offers general counseling at both campuses.

Appointments at Pittsburg can be made in person, by calling the Counseling Department at 473-7449, or by visiting www.losmedanos.edu/counseling and clicking on the Make an Appointment link.

Appointments at the Brentwood Center can be made in person, or by calling 513-1625.

Alpha Gamma back in action

With a strong emphasis on community service, LMC’s Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) is looking for more members to participate in their meetings, fundraisers and other club activities.

For more information, including meeting times, planned activities and membership requirements, visit the AGS website at www.losmedanosags.com

Get help to kick the habit

Are you trying to quit smoking?

The American Lung Association is offering a Freedom From Smoking Clinic to help tobacco users break the habit.

The clinic is being held on Wednesdays at the Pittsburg Health Center. The center is located at 2311 Loveridge Road – Cedar Room.

For more information, call (855) 421-3400 or call 431-2266

Essay preparation offered

Scholarships and transfer application deadlines are approaching, and that means essays to write. Barbara Austin will be conducting workshops on starting and improving your essay skills in the Center for Academic Support on the main campus, CCO-304. The final workshop will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Please call 473-7950 for more information.

LMC offers free tutoring

Searching for help in school? Drop by the Center for Academic Support on the main campus. The center offers tutoring in a variety of subjects and is located on the third floor of the college CORE, Room CO-300. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit the front desk for information about peer tutoring, writing consultations, and when professors will be available for support or call 473-7590.

The Brentwood Campus Center for Academic Support, located in Room 13, also offers free tutoring in a variety of subjects, including anthropology, chemistry, economics, philosophy, sociology and many more. Tutoring is done on a drop in basis. Changes in schedule are posted on the door. For more information, call 473-6925

Crisis counseling available

Are you going through a rough time? Los Medanos College offers Crisis Counseling for any student or faculty member who may be going through a hard time and feel they have nowhere to turn.

Counselors are available to help. All counseling sessions are confidential. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Counseling Center at 473-7449, or contact the Counseling Department Chair Marco Godinez at 473-7460.

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Los Medanos College’s Brentwood Center has a new edition. The Science Lab was recently constr ucted and opened its doors this fall.

It took several members of the Biology Department to help set up and organize the lab so it was fully functional for instruction on Day 1.

“It’s great that the Brentwood campus is of fering more variety for students who can’t always afford to make the trek to Pittsburg for their education,” said LMC student Lea Moore.

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Mathematics) grant, previously managed by Margie Ahola and Ryan Pedersen.

Kenrick who has taught Biology 5, 10, 20 and 30 at LMC, as well as Human Anatomy at Solano College, also spent 20 years working in the biotechnology industry.

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Il Duomo di Firenze in Florence is an iconic landmark study abroad students may visit.

Study abroad in Italy

Florence awaits. Study abroad in Florence, Italy this spring. Experience amazing food, architecture and history all while furthering your education.

If interested, attend the informational meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill campus in Room LA-114 or contact the Study Abroad Office at DVC, 969-2507. The Study Abroad Office can be emailed at studyabroad@dvc.edu — compiled from press releases and staff reports

Transfer Week will be taking place Oct. 20 to 27, to give both present and future LMC students a chance to look into their options regarding their educational future.

According to a flier posted by Transfer Programs and Services, students will have a chance to meet with representatives from San Francisco State University on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Brandman University on Oct. 21 from 10 to 11 a.m.; UC Davis on Oct. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and CSU East Bay from 3 to 4:40 p.m..

Students interested in meeting with these representatives must first schedule an appointment through Transfer Programs and Services.

Also, a transfer rally will be taking place Thursday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., where local performing artists will be providing entertainment, and students will be able to meet with representatives from local four-year universities.

Transfer Day is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Indoor Quad.

Current LMC students who have a desire to pursue an education above their Associate’s degree will have an opportunity to talk with four-year college representatives from around the country.

According to the LMC website, representatives from UCs, such as UC Berkeley, UC Davis and UC San Diego will be in attendance, as well as many out-of-state universities including Fisk, Arizona State and Michigan State.

In addition, many private four-year college representatives will be on campus during the event. Saint Mary’s College, University of San Francisco and Academy of Art University are just a few of the options that students will have, should they decide to continue on to a private university.

Later that evening at College Night, which will take place inside the LMC

gym from 6 p.m. to 8p.m., students from the local area high schools will have a chance to investigate the educational options available to them after graduating from high school — whether they are enrolling in LMC or heading straight to a four year institution.

Along with a full week of workshops and opportunities to talk with college representatives, students are encouraged to meet with members of the Transfer Center, which is located in room CC2225, so they can recieve help with any additional questions or comments they may have.

With a week full of events, this fall’s Transfer Week will provide the necessary tools and options that both current and future LMC students need to help in their continuing education.

For more information about the upcoming Transfer Week, contact Transfer Programs and Services at 473-7444 or visit the office in Room, CC2-225.

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Clockwise from top: Popular gallery piece “Beckoning to the Birds.”

The entrance to Ann Holsberry’s “Migration.”

The multi-piece work “Mapping the Dawn Sky 1-5.” A computer monitor in the gallery displays different works from the artist.

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“Thank you all for coming,” said Art Professor Judi Pettite as she addressed a crowd of attendees at a reception inside the Art Gallery on Oct. 9. “We are here to celebrate Ann’s work,” she added.

“Migration,” the exhibit currently on display in the gallery, features the cyanotype works of artist Ann Holsberry, who’s artistic process that uses iron based chemicals and sunlight to produce a blue image captured the attention of art enthusiasts at the event.

“I haven’t seen it before,” said student Kirstie Brown.

“It would be really interesting to try.”

Although a relatively old process dating back to the nineteenth century, the art of cyanotype is still something that Holsberr y considers a new artistic area for herself.

“It’s just a total experiment,” Holsberry said. “It feels like I really access something unconscious.”

All through the galler y, Holsberry’s works show the importance of various aspects of nature that influenced her creativity.

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“It’s all fun and games ’til someone loses an eye, then it’s just fun you can’t see.”

— James Hetfield

Bands awe a full house

The Los Medanos College Music Department will be hosting events in the upcoming weeks featuring performances by students and ensembles from around the Bay Area. Concerts are held in the Recital Hall. For more information, call 439-2181 ex. 3218.

Q Thursday, Oct. 23 — LMC String Ensemble Concert.

Begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: free.

Q Tuesday, Oct. 28 — Choral Experience Concert featuring LMC College Chorus, Chamber & Gospel Choirs.

Begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5 for public, $4 for students and seniors.

‘Horror’ comes to Pittsburg

On Friday, Oct. 24 the California Theatre in Pittsburg will be showing the cult-classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” starring Tim Curr y as the iconic Frank N. Furter and featuring a variety of memorable musical numbers. According to the theater’s website, in addition to the to the movie, preshow entertainment and a live shadow casting will be performed by The Bawdy Caste. Begins at 9:30 p.m.

Admission: $6 for general admission, $9 for ticket plus survival kit. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com.com or by calling 427-1611. Those under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

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The Diablo Wind Symphony performs to a crowd of concertgoers inside the LMC Recital Hall on Oct. 12

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CCC to host ‘sweet’ fundraiser

On Sunday Oct. 19, the Culinary Arts Department at Contra Costa College will host the Fourth Annual Chocolate and Champagne Event. Open to the public, students will have an opportunity to express their culinary creativity in this event to all those who attend. All proceeds generated in the event go to benefit the Culinary Arts Scholorship.

The food and beverage event starts at 12 p.m. and will take place inside the Three Seasons Restaurant at 2600 Mission Bell Dr. in San Pablo. Admission: $25 in advance, $30 at the door the day of the event. To purchase tickets and more information call (510) 215-3878.

Musical comedy to show at DVC

The Diablo Valley College Drama Department is set to premier it’s prodution of “The Wedding Singer.” Based on the book by Chad Beguelin and featuring music by Matther Sklar, the musical comedy will run from Oct. 24 to Nov. 9 at the college’s Performing Arts Center. Admission: $21 for adults, $16 for seniors and staff, $11 for students. The DVC Performing Arts Center is located at 321 Golf Club Rd. in Pleasant Hill. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.dvcdrama.net or call 969-2358.

Local music, drama and more

The California Theatre in downtown Pittsburg and the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch will feature a variety of events throughout October and November. The different events at both venues are set to include movies, dance and musical sets that promise to delight audiences of all ages.

EL CAMPANIL THEATRE The El Campanil Theatre is located at 602 W Second St. in Antioch. For ticket sales and additional information please call 757-9500 Q Sunday, Oct. 19 — Tribute to The Music Of John Denver. Begins at 3 p.m. Admission: $27 for adults, $25 for seniors. Youths receive free admission when accompanied by paying adult or senior.

Q Saturday, Oct. 25 — House of Floyd. The Music of Pink Floyd. Begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $27 for adults, $25 for seniors. Youths receive free admission when accompanied by paying adult or senior.

Q Sunday, Oct. 26 — Tangerines (Estonia). Begins at 2 p.m. Admission: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors. Youths receive free admission when accompanied by paying adult or senior.

Q Sunday, Nov. 2 — The Broadway Divas. Begins at 3 p.m. Admission: $27 for adults, $25 for seniors, $10 for children.

Q Friday, Nov. 7 — Tom Trinnon - In Concert. Begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $27 for adults, $25 for seniors, Youths receive free admission when accompanied by paying adult or senior.

CALIFORNIA THEATRE The California Theatre is located at 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg. For ticket sales and additional information please call 427-1611 Q Tuesday, Oct. 21 — In My Life - A Musical Tribute to the Beatles. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $25 to $35.

Q Saturday, Oct. 25 — Leo Vigil and Terrence Brewer.

Begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $15.50 for regular admission, $40.50 for the dinner package.

Q Saturday, Nov. 8 — VETJAM 2014 with Hot for Teacher & Alan Iglesias and Crossfire – A Loving Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn. Begins at 5 p.m. Admission: $10.

Q Tuesday, Nov. 11 — Popovich Comedy Pet Variety Show. Begins at 7 p.m. Admission: $25 for adults, $15 for children and seniors.

Q Saturday, Nov. 15 — Ryan Stout, featuring Dhaya Lakshminarayanan & Hosted by Nicole Calasich. Begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $17 in advance, $20 at the door.

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Above, LMC student Tony Hendrix plays a french horn during last Sunday’s performance.

Right, standing at the podium, Rob Dehlinger conducuts in front of LMC Concert Band members for the first public music performance of the semester.

A quiet afternoon was quickly changed as the sounds of inspiring musicians filled the Recital Hall on Oct. 12. The LMC College Concert Band, along with special guest the Diablo Wind Symphony, performed this past Sunday for a packed house of music lovers of all ages.

“There’s a lot of new faces in the band,” said Trumpeter Roberto Ruiz in reference to the LMC Concert Band.

Ruiz, who pulled double duty playing for both performances of the evening, stated that although the anticipation for the event was “stressful,” there is enjoyment in the process, saying, “In the end when we play together as a band, we have fun.”

Originally scheduled for a 5 p.m. start time, the event was pushed back slightly as the crowd of attendees purchased tickets and found their seats, and just after five minutes the lights dimmed and Rob Dehlinger took his place at the podium for the first time as conductor for the Concert Band.

With a boom from the percussion section, the LMC Concer t Band began their per formance with “Music For a Carnival,” a piece with a theme that would lead ones imagination to wander through visuals of carnival rides, caramel apples and the mysteries of the big top.

“Thank you everyone for coming,” said Dehlinger after the conclusion of the first piece.

After a brief acknowledgement to his former teachers John and Diane Maltester, the conductor turned back to his band and continued on.

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“The energy of live theater is indescribable.”

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‘Flesh’ a quality production Play entertains throughout run

Cast members, Katie Marcel (Heather), Du’Praiseja Smith (Martina), Elizabeth Tatmon (Romelia), Clint Sides (Forrest Downey), Melodie Ketchum (Conception), Federico Bartolo (Juan Tenorio), Jarrelle Tramble (Principal Reveller), Kristina Cruz (Lorena), Hannah Tatmon (Flor), rehearsing for their new production “Man of the Flesh.”

The remaining dates for the play are Oct. 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee show Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. General admission is $10, $7 with student or military ID and $5 for middle school students with ID. For the box office, call 925-4392181 ext. 78206

played by Marina Ketchum, bcross@lmcexperience.com the daughter of the family he I have come to expect a cer- is a landscaper for. Juan, on tain level of proficiency with Los his conquest to convey his Medanos love to Anna, still manages College’s to find himself in situations t h e a t e r where sex is the only way out, productions; “Man of the Flesh” keeping true to him being a man of the flesh. meets those expectations.

The play has a comedic The play, written by Octavio Solis and directed by Hugo overtone but a dark undertone E. Carbajal, is essentially a in dealing with Juan finding his way to mash-up of Day Anna. Through of the Dead and it all, though, the “Don Juan” there is endstor y. It was less amounts of not a storyline nonsensical air I was expecting humping, just to see, but it to keep things was pulled off light. well. At this The play point, though, kept me enyou can expect tertained and the unexpected thoroughly inand expect no volved. It ranks holds barred right up there with the productions that Jose Acosta (Luis) and with some of LMC puts on, Federico Bartolo (Juan) the best productions that p o i n t i n g t o fight during a scene of have been reprevious works “Man of the Flesh.” leased in the such as “The Government Inspector” and last few years. I would recomthe well-celebrated “Fences.” mend that all LMC students During the opening scene and staff take a little time out it becomes ver y apparent of their day to appreciate yet that Juan, played by Federico another fun play put on by the Bartolo, is quite the womanizer, Drama Department.

“Man of the Flesh” runs seemingly impregnating women with relative ease, much to from Oct. 16 through Oct. 27 with 7:30 p.m. showings, and the chagrin of his father.

Eventually though, Juan does a matinee show Wednesday, find his true love with Anna, Oct. 22 at 11a.m.

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Styx: Master of Shadows came out under the radar stealthily, much like its protagonist. By no means is this telling of its value. Styx is a gem of a game, ranking well in the stealth genre, and deservedly so.

The game begins with Styx, a foul-tempered and foul-mouthed goblin staring at the heart of the World Tree, monologuing before he’s capture. A short cutaway scene reveals that the levels are actually Styx’s memories of the events leading him to this point in time. After the intro level, designed to gradually introduce players to Styx’s various abilities, the player is set free to develop Styx how they so chose.

Styx’s abilities are fueled by a mystical source known as amber, the glowing magical sap the World Tree produces. The amber within Styx’s body even contributes to one of the games core indicators, the glowing amber on his arm that only appears when he is unseen.

Unlike some of the other games in the genre, Styx sports an RPG-like skill system, allowing you to develop his abilities along various skill trees in numerous ways. Upgrades include expanding the amount of tools he can carry to causing

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his spawned clone to function as a smoke bomb. The sheer utility and variety of the way Styx can be played is what makes this game so fun to play.

In addition to this, the levels are wonderfully well designed. While they may seem short on a map, the vertical gameplay makes the game feel far more open than it actually is. Whether Styx is in the sewers, or in the palatial Library of Akenash, there will always be more than one way to approach your objective, including managing to get through the entire level without taking a single life (an extremely difficult feat).

Unfortunately, the game also does sport some downsides. Some of the animations are a little slapped together, but this falls short of the guard AI and choppy combat.

Comprised of an intelligence created from depths of fail videos, the guards can be laughably inconsistent in their behavior on any difficulty but “Hard” or “Goblin,” having almost no peripheral vision until the later difficulties.

And of course, there’s the combat.

Face-to-face combat in this game is overly simplistic and gimmicky, relying on a dueling system and a simple “click-to-counter” method of gameplay. From a game that sports such a depth of level design and a good bit of character customization, I

would have expected a far more in depth and intuitive combat system. If the player is capable of remaining stealthy, as the game intends, then the need for this “dueling system” will arise rarely enough for it to actually be a refreshing change of pace, even if clunky.

The true shortcoming of this game is in walking off a ledge to grab it. Although easily mastered with a little bit of practice, the player will actually have to manually turn Styx around after he walks off a ledge, despite the game asserting that simply walking off the ledge will cause you to grab it.

Although the game stands short at a scant 15-20 hours of gameplay, it easily sports great replay-ability thanks to the multi-faceted levels and the ability to build Styx multiple ways.

It is well worth the pick up for the price.

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Located at the Walmart shopping center just around the corner from campus, sandwiched between a discount tobacco retailer and a check cashing office, the first glance at Samurai X might be unappealing for some.

From the outside, the sushi and teriyaki restaurant blends in with its neighbors. It’s not the most pleasing facade, but one must “never judge a book by its cover.”

Once inside, the mood is quickly changed. As guests are welcomed into the dining room adorned with light green walls accented by silhouettes of white bamboo stalks, they have the option to sit at one of the many dining tables. For individuals or smaller groups, a spot at one of the four seats located at the bar is almost always available.

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Samurai X Sushi Chef Ben Seo prepares one of many choices of rolls for a customer.

detailing many of the restaurant’s specialty items adorns the right wall.

Beneath the name of each item, a small description lets guests know the ingredients in each of the special rolls. Full color menus with detailed descriptions are also provided for those who desire a closer look at the extensive menu.

A variety of items are available for those looking to escape the grip of the many fast food eateries that surround the local area. The teriyaki chicken and tempura dishes are popular items served. The chicken is not too sweet and is cooked well with the right balance of taste between the poultry and sauce. The tempura, which includes shrimp and a variety of fresh vegetables, has a crisp coating that doesn’t overpower its contents, providing a more pleasing taste than ordinary fried foods.

Now, on to the sushi.

Whether your taste is sashimi or nigiri style, or one of the many custom specialty items offered, the end result will leave you satisfied and coming back for more. All the choices are fresh with no offending

aftertastes that would leave you to question the length of time between the fishing boat and plate.

Some of the more popular items created by Sushi Chef Ben Seo include a couple of the restaurant’s specialty rolls. One dish, the Bodega Bay Roll, is a more traditional fresh style roll that includes shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado and soft and hard shell crab.

Another popular item, the Lion King Roll, offers guests a different taste in a baked roll filled with crab, avocado and topped with salmon. It’s a little too saucy, but with an even amount of savory and sweet flavors.

It’s not the best item on their menu, but definitely something worth trying if you’re in the mood for something different.

During the week guests can be seated quickly, and those willing to sit at the bar often may sit immediately.

However those seeking their sushi fix may have to wait a little longer on weekends due the high demand placed on this tiny establishment.

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“All the tragedies of the earthquake have taken the glimmer out of the World Series.”

— Pat Sheridan

Soccer continues to slide

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LMC drops its fourth straight game with a 1-0 loss to Solano. LMC midfielder Hannah Tanuvasa slides and kicks away the ball from Solano Midfielder Jennifer Dessel (above).

Forward Brianna Farber sets to send the ball upfield with a kick (top right). Forward Mikayla Farber (5) exits because of illness and is replaced by Janessa Veronis (bottom right).

Stangs losing streak reaches four after shutout

By STEVEN LUKE

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It was a tale of two halves in a 1-0 loss for the Mustangs against Solano Community College. The loss was the fourth in a row for LMC, and they have been outscored 15-1 during that stretch.

The key word after the game was “frustrated” from head coach Mark Bryant.

In the first half the Mustangs seemed to do everything right. They fought for the ball, kept the ball on the offensive side of the field and put plenty of shots on goal, but the ball just did not reach the back of the net.

The best scoring opportunity for the Mustangs came when leading scorer Mikayla Farber shot from 30 yards out, but the ball hit the top bar and bounced over.

There were multiple other shots in the half for the Mustangs but all were too high, wide or landed harmlessly in the hands of Solano

goalkeeper Anna Castro.

When the two teams returned to the field On the other side Solano played poorly in it was now Solano that was on the offensive the first half, but still had the best scoring side of the field and a poor transition by LMC’s opportunity for either side when the ball was defense led to a one-on-one opportunity that free in front of the net after LMC goalkeeper Falcons foreword Mia Horn did not miss.

Randi Strain made a save, but couldn’t keep The goal held up as the lone score for either control of the ball. In a mess of players a Solano team as shots from both teams the rest of the player got a foot on the free ball, but way repeated the trend in the first it flew over the top of the net. half of high, wide or right into the Bryant said they had their chances “The team hands of the goalkeeper. in the first half, and if they had just needs to The win ended a three game losing executed there would have been a streak for Solano, and the win left suck it up.” Head Coach Jeff Cardinal in a good different outcome.

— Mark Bryant “We had good chances, we should mood after the game. have had three goals in the first half,” “Wins heal, right?” he said. “We he said. “We did hit the crossbar once, but we needed this to help us out to finish up. This is had two other basically one-on-one shots that the last game of the first round of conference were high or wide or whatever. The (Solano) and it’s good to leave on a high note.” goalie made one good save in the first half.”

Bryant had a different tone.

The second half was a totally different story “I’m frustrated,” he said. “The team needs for both teams. to suck it up. Games aren’t won in 45 minutes.

Wins end at home vs. Yuba Stangs drop tough game

By BRENDAN CROSS and CATHIE LAWRENCE bcross@lmcexperience.com

The Lady Mustangs took a fourmatch winning streak into Wednesday’s home game against the Yuba College 49ers, but could not come out victorious losing three sets to two, dropping their season record to 7-10 overall and 4-2 in conference play.

Mustangs outside hitter Taylor Scriven, led the team in kills with 23, which brings her season total to 325, good for second in the state behind Santa Monica’s Greta Schmittdiel with 326. Scriven is also fifth in the state for kills per set, averaging 4.85.

Despite the close loss, Mustangs head coach Lou Panzella was pleased with the teams’ effort.

“The girls just battled their hearts out. They never quit, they never gave Experience s Cathie Lawrence up...we came up a little too short, LMC outside hitter Lindsay Baynes leaps nothing to feel bad about, all they can do is go out and play the best to hit the ball around Yuba middle hitter they can, and they certainly did,” Shon Ritchie.

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Remembering ’89 earthquake In 1989 the Bay Area shook and the biggest event in sports was put on hold as the World Series was caught in the middle of the shaking ground in San Francisco’s Candlestick Park.

The World Series would be halted and not resume again for ten days.

The stadium full of 62,000 plus people shook to the point where Oakland Athletics Catcher Carney Lansford said that while he was sitting on the bench he was rising and then dipping back down above and below Pitcher Todd Burns who was sitting next to him.

There are stories from nearly every player and broadcaster that were at Candlestick

Panzella said.

He also shared what he thought the team was having trouble with in this particular game.

“What hurts us most is we need to block. The hitters start teeing off and its tough being in the back having rockets coming at you all the time,” he added.

He also spoke highly of Yuba saying they have a lot of “big hitters” and that LMC “couldn’t match up with them.”

Yuba head coach Greg Chapman also had words of praise for the Stangs.

“Los Medanos did fantastic, the best that I’ve seen in the time that coach Lou [Panzella] has been here.

He has done a great job with those kids. That was a fight to the finish.

I’m not looking forward to playing them again,” Chapman said.

Chapman was also happy with some of the adjustments his team made throughout the game.

“We switched some and made some defensive adjustments, the girls were able to finally put it together and get comfortable with it,” he added.

The Mustangs will look to get back to their winning ways on Friday, Oct. 17 as they travel to face the College of Alameda.

that day, and even more stories from those in attendance including a stage crewmember that was climbing up the massive light poles when the earthquake struck. He hung on for dear life as the poles swayed back and forth above the stadium.

Everyone remembers the earthquake as it relates to the game because of the fact that the two teams playing were both from the Bay Area, but what should really be remembered is all of the causalities of the earthquake.

While the earthquake will always be remembered for the effect it had on San Francisco it had a wide reach, as the epicenter of the damage was actually south in Santa Cruz County. In all of the affected areas there were a total of 63 deaths and 3,757 injuries and caused over $7 billion in damages. Those people and those damages should be what we remember 25 years later, especially considering it took all 25 of those years to finally finish earthquake proofing the Bay Bridge.

We need to remember all those who passed, and those who lost loved ones like we do other great tragedies such as hurricane Katrina.

We need to remember that the World Series

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They need to play a full game.”

While Bryant believes the team needs to put a full 90 minutes of play together is a major issue, a key in the loss to Solano was the health of Mikayla Farber.

Halfway through the second half she left the game because of an illness that she was playing through without letting Bryant know about it until shortly before being pulled.

Mikayla Farber was not the only one dealing with health concerns as center midfielder Amanda Forbes missed the game with an illness and center defender Mairani Rosales missed the game while she recovers from a concussion. There has been a struggle with health all season.

Bryant will have time to get his team back on track and healthy for the first time all season as they have seven days between games before they head to the College of Marin Wednesday, Oct. 21.

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Mustangs basketball is preparing for the 2014-15 season looking to build off of 2013-14 play. Gabrielle Worley waits for the rebound as Qunaisha Hall jumps for the layup during drills.

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with various themes based on a culture and heritage that played a large part in American history, even including a brief medley surrounding the classic “Oh Danny Boy.” After the band’s final piece “Amparito Roca,” a Spanish-themed arrangement with a strong sense of nationalistic pride, the crowd showed enthusiasm with strong applause as the performers left the stage to make way toward their guests.

Following the set from the LMC Concert Band, the musicians of the Diablo Wind Symphony took the stage.

The group, ranging from eighth grade to college, was the highlight of the evening.

As if traveling through the crowded streets of New York, the busy sound of “American Fanfare” gave the audience an excellent first impression of the skills of all the members of the symphony.

“I’m Diane Maltester if you haven’t figured that out,” joked the conductor prior to thanking the audience for attending and providing compliments toward her former student now turned conductor. “I want to think that he got that musical talent from me,” she said.

As the audience settled down after laughing in response to the conductor’s comment, the symphony began their longest piece of the night, “Hebrides Suite,” a four-section arrangement with a multi-layered feel that incorporated both soft and heavy instrumentation.

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was just a back-story to a great natural disaster, and not the other way around.

It is great that it was the first, and could be the only time, that the two teams in the Bay Area met in the World Series.

It is great that the Oakland Athletics were able to win their

Dr. Eric Hammer made his way to the podium to conduct his first arrangement with the symphony, “Chorale and Alleluia.” With a full range that changed from heavy and bustling to soft and airy, the piece was performed well.

“Nothing better than a band concert on a Sunday afternoon,” said Hammer.

“We’re going take you to the movies now.”

An excellent arrangement coupled with an amazing performance by the young musicians, the “Symphonic Suite from STAR TREK” took the audience on a trip through the many decades of the scifi pop culture phenomenon.

Leaving some attendees with “goose bumps,” the tribute to the many compositions of the series indeed had an impact on the audience and fellow musicians alike.

“Absolutely awesome,” said RC Kubota, flautist for the Concert Band following her performance.

As the symphony completed an excerpt from “Pineapple Poll,” their last piece of the evening, the crowd responded with enthusiasm. Applause filled the air in appreciation of the performance of the artists and conductors alike. Across the Recital Hall, Dehlinger embraces his former teachers as they complimented him on all his endeavors.

“I think he did a wonderful job. It shows you students from here can succeed,” said Maltester, a proud smile appeared as she spoke.

“It was a little nerve racking,” said Dehlinger, adding, “It was very special.”

only World Series with the core players that they put together.

It is great that the spotlight shined on Bay Area sports and Bay Area sports alone. It is all great for the Bay Area, but forgetting the tragedies that were caused by the quake and only remembering the sporting event is not great, and it needs to change.

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“Migration is rugged,” said Holsberry referring to one of her pieces with an image of white wings, an image created with the help of an actual severed bird wing discarded by hunters outside a hunting preserve.

To the artist, “dumpster diving” with her husband can yield the natural media she incorporates with her work, which despite a somewhat graphic approach, yielded positive results from gallery attendees.

“I love the feminine aspect of it,” said attendee Denetra Buggs-Dorsey. “You can make up your own little scenarios.”

For Holsberry, this is exactly the response she had hoped for.

“I really invite people to bring their own feeling,” she said.

As the evening progressed, the attention turned from the art to the artist as Ann Holsberry spoke to the attendees, listened to comments and answered any questions they had for her. “It’s like you’re painting with light,” said Christel Dillbohner, a fellow artist and colleague of Holsberry for the past two years.

Smiling in response to an apparent compliment, Holsberry said Dillbohner’s observation “feels very accurate.” While the process of cyanotype does involve “painting” a substance on paper, it’s the incorporation of the sunlight that develops the work into the blue images like those on display.

After a few more questions, Holsberry invited all those attending to enjoy the rest of the exhibit and feel free to ask her anything else they would like to know. Some attendees stuck around to hear more about the artist’s pieces, others waited for a chance for an autograph and some just stayed to admire the many works of art on display.

“Thank you, Ann, so much for coming,” said Pettite as the reception concluded, “and thank you everyone for attending.”

Located inside the Library, Ann Holsberry’s “Migration” will run in the Art Gallery until Oct. 23 and will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and reopen from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free.

can often help those students and professors trying to satisfy their craving in between classes, the wait times can vary from weekday to weekend as well. To assure that orders get to their guests in the timely fashion they need, Chef Seo recommends allowing 15 to 20 minutes for take-out orders during the week, and 25 to 45 minutes on weekends.

With prices ranging from $4 to $7 for most smaller dishes and more extravagant items getting as high as $12 to $24, the final bill can get a bit pricy.

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committed the faculty are both inside and outside of the classroom. Clubs, committees, professional development, depar tment meetings and new faculty orientation “all deliberately support quality teaching.”

Q Commitment to professional development — The college allows all employees opportunities to benefit from continued education in their fields.

Although the accrediting team was “really impressed” with LMC’ s atmosphere and programs, Cox — who noted the innovation and excellence of the college’s human library activities, student worker program and student leadership outreach — said even the most successful institutions have room for improvement and said the team found three “areas of concern” that should be addressed.

Because the oral report is just a quick summary, said Vice President Kevin Horan, LMC will have to wait until the more detailed written report is

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released in January to provide guidance in improving the college based on the three recommendations put forth by the accrediting team: Q Brentwood Center — This recommendation has nothing to do with the level of engagement and enthusiasm in Brentwood, said Cox, but instead focuses on its inability to provide necessary services for the exponential growth the center is currently experiencing. Cox acknowledged there is a long-term plan in place but said it will not benefit the students who are currently attending classes at the satellite campus.

Q Faculty Evaluations — Student learning outcomes need to become part of faculty evaluations and included in personnel files.

Q Resource Allocation Process — LMC has a system in place but needs to “systematically assess effective use” to determine if the resources distributed led to the desired outcomes.

“It was one of the best visits I ever participated in,” said Horan of the accreditation

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visit, which took two years of preparation and included writing a self study (available online (http://www.losmedanos.edu/accreditation/2014. asp) but expressed surprise at the Brentwood Center being among the accrediting team’s recommendations because it underwent a substantive review by the commission during the spring semester and no problems were identified.

But he did acknowledge the Brentwood Center has experienced “substantial growth for 10 years.”

Enrollment there is only slightly lower than at DVC’s San Ramon satellite campus, which received the same recommendation, and therefore the center needs to increase the level of services offered to students — such as the number of hours counselors and financial aid staff spend at the campus, explained Horan.

LMC had already submitted an actionable improvement plan for its Resource Allocation Process system in the 2014 self-evaluation study submitted to the commission said Horan, so it wasn’t a sur-

prise when it was identified a recommendation.

According to one of the Actionable Improve Plans in the self-study report, “the Business Ser vices Department will conduct an annual evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the allocation of resources towards supporting and achieving College goals.”

This will help in “closing the loop,” explained Horan.

Preparing for the accreditation evaluation, which is conducted every six years, began in 2012 said Horan adding most of the credit for its successful outcome goes to Kamath because she was the “work horse” and did the planning for the team’s visit.

“I think it went extremely well for the college,” said Kamath of the accrediting team’s visit, adding the results were outstanding after all the effort the college put into collectively preparing LMC for the evaluation process.

Kamath said LMC is wonderful educational institution and deserves recognition from its peers. “It will be very confidence building for the college.”

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warns Ralston. She also advises faculty and students to bring as little personal belongings as possible.

There have been multiple incidents in the past in which thieves are cutting or breaking the locks on lockers to get to the personal belongings.

Ralston explained that many students in PE find it challenging to find a safe place to put their belongings.

Police Ser vices advises students not to leave personal belongings in cars and PE rooms such as the circuit room, weight room, and dance studio do not have a big enough space to facilitate thirty students and

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Regardless the area space and time, Lieutenant Ryan Huddleston calls these thefts as a “crime of opportunity” because it can take only a matter of seconds to occur.

It is easy to leave one’s personal belongings out and then walk away for a moment but that creates an opportunity for potential thieves.

“Get in the habit to practice avoiding setting up yourself for an opportunity,” advises Lt. Huddleston.

choices, franchise names and a good size kitchen with microwaves for students to use.

LMCAS President Gar y Walker pointed out, “We are just now in the vetting process with the design company. So how many rooms and offices have not been discussed in detail yet.”

A student government section that has an official meeting room like the City Council room in Pittsburg and one room with a rising stage for conferences to be held in one building is also hoped for, according to Walker.

One approval that has already been made is gender-neutral bathrooms in the

new building as well as two in the science building.

One thing that is certain the designers will incorporate student suggestions as well as their own ideas in the hopes of providing LMC with a building that brings out the community feel and heart of the campus.

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But for those seeking just a quick sushi fix the damage to your wallet stays minimal.

With a friendly staff and a variety of options to choose from, Samurai X is an excellent restaurant for those who prefer a fresh alternative to the fast food jungle in which it resides.

Samurai X is located at 2171 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg and is open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m.

For more information and take out orders please call 439-2000.

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CRIMEWATCH Location

East Entrance Roadway

Location Lot C

Location Outside Science Building Location CC-348

Location Lot B

Location Library

Location Behind Cafeteria

Location Lot B

Report Date

09/04 9:40 a.m.

Report Date 09/04 11:10 a.m.

Report Date 09/09 5:11 p.m.

Report Date 09/11 7:45 a.m.

Report Date 09/12 9:16 a.m.

Report Date 09/09 7:57 p.m.

Report Date 09/17 6:30 a.m.

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Victim repor ted she was hit on the hand by vehicle’s front grill while crossing the street, causing pain to her left hand.

Summary Victim reported vandalism and theft of laptop from her vehicle.

Summary Victim reported his secured bicylce stolen fro bike rack.

Summary Staff reported Macbook laptop was taken from her office.

Summary Victim reported the theft of a Fall 2014 Student Permit from the windshield of her unlocked vehicle.

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Summary

San Jose

Saturday Oct. 25 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Nov. 1 10:30 a.m.

Victim reported her wallet stolen from unattended purse. Wallet later recovered with cash missing.

Pleasant Hill

Saturday Nov. 8 10:30 a.m.

Summary Unknown subject(s) broke into a vehicle and took misc. property.

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Summary Two vehicle traffic collision. Property damage only. Report for insurance purposes.

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