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INSIDE THIS EDITION

Outside the Handy Campus Center last week stood a pro-life group discussing and educating students on abortion and its consequences.

PG 20 Marcus Lehto, the creative director of "Halo: Reach" appeared in Los Angeles, on Aug. 24. This Halo prequel once again impresses gamers.

ENTERTAINMENT The MTV Video Music Awards was an overall disaster from the red carpet to the final award.

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The Technology Engineering and Technician Development Facility was officially dedicated in a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoons.

The men’s water polo team has a new coach as well as a new approach to start the new season.

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PERSPECTIVES Security cameras should be placed in the parking lots to better ensure the safety of students and their belongings.

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LOCAL Azusa to bring farmer's market to ailing development block While the city of Azusa awaits redevelopment to the troubled spot at Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, city officials have approved a weekly farmer's market to put the parking lot to use.

Mayor Joe Rocha said the market isn't slated to begin until spring 2011, and based on the company's research, the Azusa farmer's market will be from 9 a.m to 1 p.m every Saturday. According to city staff reports, FFPI, based in Monrovia, would orchestrate the farmer's market. FFPI provides farmer's markets in cities throughout Southern California, including Monrovia, Whittier, La Verne and Duarte. City Manager Fran Delach said the city doesn't intend to make any money from the farmer's market, but sees it more as a community benefit. Any revenue generated from the market would only serve to offset internal city costs, such as providing some safety assistance.

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STATE Number of victims in gas line blast unclear On Thursday evening, a gas line rapture caused a large explosion in San Bruno, Calif. Authorities are trying to identify remains they found in the explosion. Robert Foucrault, San Bruno County's Coroner ,said on Sunday that the official death toll remained at four. Police Chief Neil Telford had said Saturday that seven had died, but authorities said later it wasn't immediately clear if remains were from victims already accounted for. Nearly 40 homes were destroyed and seven severely damaged, while dozens of other homes suffered less severe damage in the fire that sped across 15 acres. The cause of Thursday evening's pipeline blast, which injured at least 60 people, some critically, is under investigation.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS CITRUS COLLEGE DAY AT THE LA COUNTY FAIR Citrus College day at the L.A. County Fair is today, Sept. 15. There will be free fair admission for students, faculty, and staff who present a valid Citrus College ID and a fair admission coupon. To print out the coupon, visit www.lacountyfair.com and click on the “Citrus College” icon.

NEW EMAIL ACCOUNTS FOR CITRUS STUDENTS Citrus College has partnered with Microsoft to provide advanced e-mail accounts for students. Powered by the Microsoft Live@edu program, this service offers Microsoft Office Outlook Live – an email account with up to 10GB of storage – to Citrus College students. As of Aug. 30, all e-mail correspondence to students are sent to their Citrus College e-mail address. Information on Outlook Live and how Citrus College students can get started can be found at http://www.citruscollege.edu/tecs/studentemail.

WRITING CAFE INFORMATION Students wanting writing assistance may come to the Writing Cafe in the College Success Center (ED 224) for help with writing from any class including assignments for essays, research papers/projects, or lab reports. Support from trained writing consultants is available at every stage of the writing process, from planning to proofreading. Writing consultation appointments are 30 minutes, and students are limited to two 30-minute appointments per week. Additional consultations are available on a walk-in basis. For more information call (626) 914-4191.

CLUB RUSH FALL 2010 Fall 2010 Club Rush will be happening today, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall. Meet the campus clubs of Citrus College and become involved in your campus, making memories that a last a lifetime. There are currently 23 active clubs on campus.

UC TAG WORKSHOPS Avoid the competition and guarantee your transfer admission! The Career/Transfer Center is having an upcoming TAG (transfer admission guarantee) workshop on Sept. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. The workshop is going to be located in the Library Fishbowl.

RSVP is required, so contact the Career/Transfer Center, ED 129, at (626) 914-8639.

VALLEY’S GOT TALENT The Citrus College Foundation and the Citrus College Fine and Performing Arts Department will be presenting the first “Valley’s Got Talent” fundraiser at the Haugh Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. Proceeds for the event will help support the Citrus College Foundation and the students of the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Citrus College. Modeled after some of the television’s most popular shows, local amateur singers, dancers and musicians of all ages will perform before an expected audience of about 1,400 people. Tickets are $20 per person and are on sale now. To purchase tickets, or for additional information, visit www.citruscollege.edu/foundation/talent.

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NATIONAL Team USA beats Turkey for FIBA hoops gold On Sunday, a young Team USA won the country’s first FIBA world basketball championship in 16 years. Team USA last won the FIBA World Championship in 1994, when it beat Russia in the final. The game capped off a perfect tournament for Team USA, which won all five of its group games before going 4-0 in the knockout stage. Kevin Durant, 21, was named the tournament’s MVP as he scored 28 points – including seven 3-pointers – as the United States beat the tournament’s host, Turkey, 81-64.

Sunday’s victory makes the United States an automatic qualifier for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England.

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INTERNATIONAL Watchdog: 52 journalists killed in August A global media watchdog said Sunday that fifty-two journalists have lost their lives this year because of their jobs, four fewer than during the first eight months of 2009. The International Press Institute said that so far this year the Americas have represented the most dangerous region for reporters, with 20 deaths through the end of August. IPI considers the region to include North, South and Central America, and tracks the Caribbean separately. Asia came in second with 18 deaths. Africa saw eight fatalities in the first two-thirds of the year. In the Middle East, two reporters were killed in Iraq, both after being abducted. In Lebanon, a reporter died as he covered clashes between Israeli and Lebanese forces in August. Another was shot dead in Yemen in February. Europe saw two killings. The Vienna-based institute's list includes journalists killed on the job or targeted because of what they did for a living.

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What you missed at the Sept. 14 meeting - During the public forum, speaker Lee Buchwald from Tech.

Services spoke positively about having solar phones in the parking lots. It is said to cost under $6,000 for programming and installation and “looks” like a reliable thing. Installation takes ten days.

- The Rotaract club will be hosting a Route 66 Picnic on Saturday, Sept.

18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- CAB/Office of Student Life will host the 12th Annual Volunteer Fair in order to expose students and staff to the various volunteer opportunities available in the local community. The fair is scheduled to be held in the Handy Campus Center on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- ASCC/CAB will be celebrating the Constitution of the United States on Constitution Day Observance on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall.

- The Women’s Ensemble has petitioned to organize a new club. Their goal would be to promote and raise funds for their ensemble.

- Matthew Arellano was approved as the Commissioner of Activities.

- $45,000 will be transferred from campus improvements to center improvements.

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Although it was hard for many Citrus College students to add and register for classes this semester, it will be much easier in the winter and spring 2011 semesters.

Dean of Language Arts Sam Lee said that winter 2011 will offer between 121 and 123 sections and the target number for spring 2011 is 1100 sections.

“For the next coming semesters it’s going to get better,” Lee said.

In winter 2010 only 110 sections were available for students and in spring 2010 there were only 916 sections.

For fall 2010, 1026 sections are being offered, compared to fall 2009 when 1060 sections were offered. That is a decrease of 34 sections.

According to Lois Papner, dean of admissions and records, the headcount for fall 2010 is 12,455, compared to fall 2009 when the headcount was 12,495. Full time equivalent students (FTES) went up this year to 4906 compared to last fall’s 4880.

FTES are comprised of students that are taking 12 or more units, and by combining part time students units to 12. Every 12 units count as one FTES. This semester Citrus planned for a 43.5 percent of FTES cap, which means the state will give an apportionment to the school for that many students.

If more students are added, the school will pass the cap and not get paid for the extra students, Lee said.

“That’s why we have to limit the sections to the number we get paid for,” Lee said.

Lee said one English 100 professor had 85 students trying to add their class.

One student, Krystal Olmos-Romero, 22, who is undecided about her major, had a hard time getting classes as well.

“I was not wait listed, but I only got three classes and I planned on five,” Romero said.

“I’m also going to Chaffey and Coastline as well, but Chaffey is way worse.”

Capacity of enrollment is expected to “go

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The fall 2010 semester at Citrus College has 1026 class section offerings, a cut-back of 212 courses than two years prior.

up to 103 or 104 percent,” Lee said.

The top 15 courses that were already full by the third day of the semester are: English 101, Math 150, Math 130, English 100, Speech 101, Psychology 101, English 040, English 103, Math 29, History 108, Reading 099, Political Science 103, History 107, Biology 105 and Physical Education 159.

Daniel Genie, 18, from La Verne, got four classes this semester, but was unsuccessful in adding an English 100 class.

Many of the courses are over capacity,

which means that professors added extra students to their classes.

“Let’s say thanks to faculty for taking so many extra students. We really have a dedicated faculty,” Lee said.

Lee encourages students that did not get classes they wanted not get discouraged because there will be a bigger selection for spring 2011.

Campus Safety office relocated Anthony Giordano Clarion Staff Writer

Students at Citrus College may have noticed the new location of the Campus Safety office. Even the change of title from “Campus Security” to “Campus Safety”.

Tony Giannone has been with Citrus for 33 years, the last 8 he has been the Supervisor of Campus Safety, and he has some insights to share with curious students.

Giannone says the change to “Campus Safety” is becoming common throughout colleges in the area, the reason being “safety” is a friendlier word.

The new building is located at the entrance to the main parking lot on Foothill/Citrus Ave. The placement makes sense given that it is the closest thing Citrus College has to a main entrance.

This new location allows Campus Safety officers to more easily patrol all the parking lots, generally located on the perimeter of campus.

Giannone estimates that 90 percent of campus safety issues involve vehicles and the lots they are parked in. The Safety officers can still patrol the whole of campus from their electric cart and patrol vehicles.

An officer on foot is always patrolling the campus grounds.

The new building has increased efficiency, staff esteem, and functionality, Giannone says. The building allows Campus Safety to provide information services, as

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The new Campus Safety building is now located at the entrance of the main parking lot on Foothill and Citrus Ave.

well as dole out permits from a central location. They are now better equipped and more self-contained.

Giannone insures Citrus students that the location is less important than the fact that Campus Safety now has their own building.

Citrus is a very low-crime-rate campus.

Most security concerns involve vehicle safety, traffic incidents, and walkway congestion.

Giannone reminds students that campus safety rules are in place for our protection,

and his officers ensure compliance with those rules to all our benefit.

He reminds students to properly display parking permits, adhere to all campus and parking lot rules, and be proactive in your own safety and security.

The Campus Safety office can be reached at (626) 914-8611. Giannone urges students to look after their valuable possessions, and report suspicious activity and rule-breaking behavior.

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Getting to know the Constitution 14. The Constitution’s main author, Pennsylvania Gouverneur Moris was never a governor (though his relatives were). He just had an odd first name.

A. True B. False 15. Initially to calculate the house membership, each slave counted as three-fifths of a person while “Indians not taxed” were not included at all.

A. True B. False 16. The word “women” never appears in the Constitution, but the word “men” appears four dozen times.

A. True B. False 17. The first national “Thanksgiving Day” established Nov. 26, 1789, was originally created by George Washington as a way of “giving thanks” for the Constitution.

A. True B. False 18. More than 11,000 amendments have been introduced in Congress. Thirty-three have gone to the states to be ratified.

A. True B. False 19. The U.S. Constitution is the newest – and longest – of the written national constitutions.

A. True B. False

20. The Constitution was written in 1787 and signed Sept. 17 of that year. It wasn’t until 1788, however, that it was ratified by the nine necessary states.

A. True B. False

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11. A 12.B 13. A 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. A

1. The Constitution set up political parties and presidential primaries.

A. True B. False 2. The Consitution does not define a single crime.

A. True B. False 3. There were only 11 states when George Washington became president.

A. True B. False 4. The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention appeased large states by basing Senate representation on population and small states by giving them an equal number of House members.

A. True B. False 5. The Seventh Amendment sets a $20 threshold for the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

A. True B. False 6. The Constitution set up four cabinet posts: attorney general, secretary of war, secretary of the treasury and postmaster general A. True B. False

7. Only one amendment expressly “repealed” another one —and both referred to “intoxicating liquors.”

A. True B. False 8. There is no part of the Constitution that it forbids amending A. True B. False 9. The Equal Rights Amendment, guaranteeing equality for women, fell three states short of approval when the 1982 deadline expired.

A. True B. False 10. The most recent amendment was proposed by James Madison in 1789.

A. True B. False 11. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams did not attend the Constitutional Convention.

A. True B. False 12. All sorts of amendments could be passed by two delegates to a new Constitutional Convention, if two-thirds of the states called for having one.

A. True B. False 13. Delegates signed the Constitution in geographical order of their states, from north to south.

A. True B. False

Answers: 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. A

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Veteran fills director position Kristin Lacuesta

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The recently vacated position of executive director of development and external relations and director of the Citrus College Foundation has been filled by a 25-year veteran fundraising professional.

June Stephens, mother of one, was the former executive director of the foundation and institutional advancement at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo and has been chosen for the position. Her predecessor, Edward Trickey, for unexplained reasons was forced to resign after seven months on the job.

Before he was hired, the position had been vacant for two years.

While at Cuesta College, Stephens lead the Institutional Advancement Department, the Cuesta College Foundation, grant writing, marketing and communications where she increased Foundation assets by 100 percent.

Her accomplishments at Cuesta College included raising more than $200,000 to support measure initiatives and creating several advertising campaigns, commercials, and print materials.

“Ms. Stephens is an accomplished professional whose talent and expertise will be a tremendous contribution to our institution,” said Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., superintendent/president of Citrus College.

The Twenty-Nine Palms native, who now resides in Azusa, has won several awards, including the Eagle Award from the Network CCC Foundation. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, is a board member on Rotary International and served on the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.

Now Stephens, leading a team of 10 employees in external relations, hopes to bring her experience and expertise to the campus and seeks to better the department of external relations as well as the Foundation.

The Citrus College Foundation is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1966 and revitalized in 1982. The Foundation is governed by a 30-member volunteer board of directors and raises money for the college through the generosity of alumni, faculty and community donors.

Stephens said that she took the job at Citrus College for several reasons.

One of those being the fact that Dr. Perri was a vital part of this campus and embodied. She was someone Stephens respected and wanted to work with as partners.

“The advancement professional and the

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president must have a really close relationship in order for resource development to be successful,” Stephens said.

“The second reason being, of course, how I think Citrus College is an outstanding college,” said Stephens. “From its facilities, staff, students to its commitment and dedication to the students’ success and its very rich tradition, Citrus College just has an awesome reputation,” she said.

Stephens has already begun to make acquaintances with not only donors and board members, but students as well.

“June Stephens with her wealth of experience and enthusiasm, will be a great asset to the Citrus Community as the director of development and external relations. We are fortunate to have her to lead our Citrus Foundation,” said Board of Trustee member Joanne Montgomery.

Stephens’ strategies for fundraising here at Citrus are to first learn exactly what has been done in the past as far as resource development and from there develop a strategic plan for the Foundation. She then plans to use her 25 years of experience in this field to set goals and objectives to achieve the initiatives determined by the stakeholders.

“I just really believe in a coordinated approach to resource development,” Stephens said. “I want to have a master resource development plan for external relations and for the Foundation so that everything we do is aligned with the college’s goals and objectives.

That’s what I would ultimately like to do.”

To donate to the Citrus College Foundation, fill out a gift pledge form at www.citruscollege.edu/foundation or call (626) 914-8825.

Memory Techniques Sept. 15 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Learning Skills Sept. 22 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Note Taking Sept. 16 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Goal Setting Sept. 27 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Study Skills Sept. 20 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Stress Management Sept. 28 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Time Management Sept. 21 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Note Taking Sept. 29 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

READ 019: Goal Setting Successful people decide their priporties, then set and accomplish their goals.

READ 040: Memory Techniques Discover memory techniques that will improve your ability to recall course material more easily.

READ 099: Note Taking Learn or improve note-taking techniques to help you understand lecture and textbook material.

ENGL 030: Study Skills Develop new reading techniques to improve your comprehension and reduce the need to re-read.

ENGL 040: Learning Styles Discover your learning style and survey multiple intelligences. Use this information to apply study methods unique to you.

ENGL 100: Stress Management Learn new ways to reduce stress.

Good for school pressures, test anxiety and your overall general health.

MATH 017: Math Anxiety Apply these valuable note taking, test taking, and relaxation tips to become a confident math student.

MATH 020: Test Taking Reduce test anxiety. Learn test preparation techniques and how to take tests with confidence.

MATH 029: Time Management Discover ways to organize your week more effectively to become a stellar student.

All workshops will be held in ED 231A

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State-of-the-art automotive facility dedicated Joseph Thorne Clarion Staff Writer

One of Citrus College’s newest buildings, the Technology Engineering and Technician Development Facility was officially dedicated on Sept. 14.

A small ceremony took place at 3 p.m. in front of the new 34,000-square-foot facility, with Jim Lancaster, dean of career, technical, and continuing education, as the main speaker.

The ceremony began with a series of grand entrances by various school officials, including Superintendant/President Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., on motorcycle, and Trustee Gary Woods in a Glendora Police cruiser.

Carol Horton, vice president of finance and administration, recounted a number of Citrus’ Automotive Technology Department success stories, including one notable former student, an employee at Longo Toyota in El Monte, who was named the National Sales Technician of the Year in 2009.

Next, Mayor Ken Herman of Glendora and representatives from the offices of Sen. Bob Huff and Sen. Gloria Romero made acknowledgements and presented Certificates of Recognition to mark the occasion.

This was followed by the age-old dedication standby: the ribbon cutting and presentation of dedication plaques.

Ceremony attendees were then invited to enter the newly christened facility and tour its various labs, bays, shop room, and classrooms.

The lobby, or “showroom,” displays current and concept technologies, according to the event program.

Other notable features of the complex include the 18 work bays, six classrooms, 10 offices, and two dynamometer rooms.

The “dyno” rooms, which allow the

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Superintendent/President Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., several Board of Trustees members and Student Trustee Alejandra Delgado, look on as the Technology Engineering and Technician Development Facility was dedicated with a ribbon cutting.

torque and RPM of an engine to be measured, “are what set this facility apart from most other community college automotive facilities,” Jim Lancaster said.

Dino Omens, Citrus Class of 1992, spent four and a half years completing the automotive program at Citrus.

“Twenty-two years ago, I never dreamed I’d have the career I do now,” said Omens, who is currently a Powertrain Specialist for General Motors.

“This was definitely the foundation of my career,” he said.

Though the program has a history of

being successful due to quality teaching, Omens remembers that the work areas used to be outdoors, and things could be unbearable in the winter months.

Lancaster said the new facility uses the same footprint as the old one, but it utilizes the space much more wisely, allowing for more work bays, bigger labs, and an increased capacity of students.

The new facility comes with a helpful new sponsorship from Toyota, which donates cars, parts, training manuals, and the assistance of factory-trained technicians.

It was built by tBP Architecture, whose

CEO and Chairman of the Board John McMurray spoke at the ceremony.

McMurray said that he was excited to work with Citrus on this project, and his firm has been working with the college for more than 25 years.

TBP Architecture is also in charge of two current projects on campus: the Student Services Building and Fine Arts Building.

“If you follow your passion it will take you far, even if it’s 22 years down the road,” Omens said.

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During Club Rush yesterday, students from the Craft and Needlework Club engaged in conversation and made ballon animals for fellow clubs.

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Students from the Photography Club show off their best pictures and announce they will be featured in an exhibit at the L.A. County Fair on Sept. 15.

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Morgan Greer, a local pastor helps, student Brent Langrehr, 20, recruit students to the Campus Crusade for Christ club.

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Gena Loya, 18, left, and Ezeh Chinonso, 19, right, talk to students about joining Owl Hope, their new Bible-based community service club. Bible talks are featured Mondays at noon, Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Monday talks are only or women. For more information, contact owlhope@gmail.com.

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The Anime Connection was the most noticeable of Club Rush after setting up anime characters models and fist pumping to anime-techno style music.

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Gamers Unite Tomorrow Society (GUTS) were less personally interactive with students but engaged them nonetheless by playing multiple types of video games on their Nintendo Gamecube.

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11 Latinos Unidos Student Association, LUSA, promote awareness and appreciation of the Latino culture.

They meet every Monday at 3 p.m. in the Executive Board room in the Handy Campus Center.

2010 Citrus Clubs Anime Connection Appreciating and promoting the art of the Anime.

Campus Crusade for Christ Bringing Christians together in fellowship and studying of the Bible; serving others for the glory of Christ.

Cosmetology Club To promote unity within the Cosmetology Department and promote positive student development within the community.

Foster to Famous Providing support to foster youth who attend Citrus College.

Gay-Straight Alliance Bringing the gay, lesbian, and straight community together, and creating a safe and fun environment for everyone.

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International Friendship Club Promoting foreign culture on campus, integrating international students and American students, and promoting mutual understanding of each other while promoting social events.

Psi Beta Honor Society Serving as a means of national recognition of the student’s early interest in and dedication to the field of psychology and to scholastic achievement. citruspsibeta@gmail.com

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A student from the Craft and Needlework Club, dressed up in a clown nose, made a ballon sword for a member of the Gamers Unite Tomorrow Society (GUTS) club.

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Ariel Carmona, right, and fellow Chess Club teammate draw students’ attention by playing intense games of chess in the Campus Center Mall.

Veteran’s Network Providing information, direction, and support to our new and existing Citrus College veterans while creating a community of veterans and veteran supporters at Citrus. *** For more information and the full list of clubs, visit the Campus Center Mall

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 Erica Irigoyen

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Women’s waterpolo is ready for a fresh start Robert Lucero

Clarion Freelancer

With new weapons added to their arsenal, the women’s water polo team and its head coach are locked, loaded, and ready to start off this season with a bang.

“The girls are pretty awesome and are here to work,” said team captain Allison Gonzalez, 19, who plays two-meter. “We have good communication.”

“The new girls are doing really well being a team,” said freshman driver Sophia San Angelo, 18, sports medicine major.

For some of the new freshman players, the transition from competing in high school to the college level was an obstacle.

The team gathered together for scrimmages and such as early as June, but Elena Yorba didn’t begin to “get close to people ‘til hell week,” which was the last week of August, right before the fall semester began.

But as more practices occurred, a sense of camaraderie began to build among the players and their coach.

This season, even with 11 new faces and only four familiar ones from the 2009 campaign, no one on the team is a stranger.

Utility player Khristin Vargas an accounting major, said the team has a “good bond together, even though most of the girls are new this year.”

Vargas, 19, has stepped up as a leader this season, offering her time and assistance to her teammates.

“Since I’m a returner, I help all of [the freshmen] out,” Vargas said. “Our strongest point is our captain. She gets everyone pumped up. Allison brings out the best.”

Both Vargas and Gonzalez have become mentors for the team this season.

Yorba described Gonzalez as a “really

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The women’s water polo team are practicing in anticipation for the upcoming season.

friendly” and “helpful” person.

“She tries to keep us in check,” Yorba said. “She teaches us things. She always pushes us to strive to be stronger.”

Gonzalez described being the captain as “awesome.”

“I really have a lot of passion for water polo,” she said. “I try to push them as hard as I can so that they can improve their game and so that they can also make me better by us pushing each other.”

Aside from the strength in leadership and chemistry, the team also has some strong players in its two-meter positions such as Olga Quiroz and Gonzalez, as well as some shooters in Catherine Cluck

and Yorba.

“We have a lot of freshman and a lot of talent,” Kyle said. “We always try to strive for perfection.” “[Kyle] looks out for the best interest of the team,” San Angelo said.

“He takes time to really teach the girls whether they get it or not,” Vargas added.

Last season, the Owls ended their 2009 campaign with a record of 15-11, losing the championship game 6-7 to Ventura College.

The fall water polo season begins on Friday, Sept. 17, at 8 a.m.

It will be held at the Chaffey College tournament, on the Rancho Cucamonga

campus, against Riverside Community College.

“We’re going to go out there and battle,” Kyle said. “We’ve been practicing hard and I think we’re ready.”

The first home game is scheduled for Sept. 29 at 4:15 p.m against L.A. Valley College.

“We’re strong and we have a solid group,” said 18-year-old freshman 2-meter Quiroz. “We’ve got it all man! We’re going to go far.”

New team, new coach, new style, new approach

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The men’s water polo team is starting the season with new players, a new coach, and a new style of play.

Robert Lucero Clarion Freelancer

The men’s water polo team is starting its next season with a new coach, a new style of play, and a mostly brand new team with only three returning players on a 14-man squad.

Newly appointed head coach Brandon Rivas gained experience as an assistant coach under Tim Kyle for the Citrus College women’s water polo team. He himself played for Charter Oak High School, Pomona Pitzer College, and Citrus.

“It’s a lot different than being an assistant,” Rivas said about his new position. “As an assistant coach, you do what the head coach does. As the head coach, you have to

actually plan it out.”

First year assistant coach Tony Pearson is another new addition to the team.

“I’ve always wanted to coach a team,” Pearson said. “I’ve always wanted to be at a point where I could actually help people during the game.”

Pearson’s main job is working with the goalies. Being a former goalie himself for two years, earning second team All-Western Conference honors as a freshman and sophomore, Pearson brings much experience to the Owl’s young goalies.

With many new pieces added to the team, Rivas and Pearson have much work to do as they turn 14 players into one team.

“We’re young. Hopefully after the first few games, they’ll gain the experience

needed to play at this level,” Rivas said.

Freshman driver, Biology major, Ryan Torres, 17, thought becoming a part of the team “was going to be tough, but they accepted me.”

“We’re all working together perfectly,” Pearson said. “That’s all we need to succeed.”

Andrew Gallegos (5-foot-10-inch driver), Dylan Rudy (6-foot driver), and Greg Yokimozo (two-meter) are all that remain of last season’s team.

Rivas praised them for stepping up as leaders by being “vocal” and “leading by example.”

“It makes my job easier,” Rivas said.

“Being out of the water and coaching is different than being in the water showing what to do.”

Rivas said the average weight of most teams that continually make it to state are about 200 pounds. This season, the team’s weight average has dropped to about 161 pounds from last season’s average of 180 pounds.

“We’re small but fast. The guys out there have a lot of determination,” Rivas said. “I don’t see why we can’t play for conference champions.”

With smaller players, the team’s style of play has changed.

“Last year was more of a post-up team, this year is counterattack,” Yokomizo said.

This means, instead of constantly setting up one specific player each quarter to score, more plays will be set up for more players.

Pearson described the new style of play

as “alternative.”

It’s an offense where everyone has an equal opportunity to score,” Pearson said.

“It’s a lot scrappier and it deals with a lot more drives to get the mismatches that we want for post-ups,” said Rivas.

The strategy is to use speed to create mismatches that they want down low.

“It’s going to feel good seeing what Brandon and I talked about being put into action.”

The team plans to be very competitive and make the opposing teams play all four quarters.

Gallegos said he has “high hopes” for this season.

“We have our strong points,” Gallegos said. “We have to work a little bit in some areas, but we’re looking good.”

The team has started off the season slow with a current 1-4 record.

“Our youth and the inexperience showed when it came to the fourth quarter,” Rivas said. “That’s where teams really started to pull away.”

For the upcoming game on Friday, Sept.

17, at 9:10 a.m. against Santa Ana College at the Mt. San Antonio College tournament, the team plans to work on water polo conditioning, pushing counterattacks, maintaining swim ability throughout all four quarters, and ball handling on man ups.

The next home game will be on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at 3 p.m. against L.A. Valley College.

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There’s a new coach on the block Richard Morales Clarion Staff Writer

As the 2010 Citrus College men’s basketball season approaches, new head coach Chris Victor takes over the Owls basketball program with big expectations.

With the departure of Rick Croy, the Citrus College men’s basketball program proudly introduces new head coach Chris Victor.

“I understand the level of excellence that’s expected here. It’s exciting because the opportunity to continue to be great is still there so I accept the challenge of the program and of keeping the team at the level where it’s at,” he stated.

The Owls basketball program is where Victor began his career after four amazing seasons playing for the Concordia University Eagles in Irvine.

While playing for Concordia, Victor scored 26 points in the 2003 championship game that won the Eagles their first National Association of Intercolle-

Concordia University with 1,076 total from his head coaching position with the points scored, according to Concordia.

Owls to accept an assistant coaching job Victor was the Owls’ assistant head for an NCAA Division I school, St. coach in 2005 under Croy and helped Mary’s. lead the team to a 17-13 Coach Croy left Citrus record that year and finished with a 130-35 overall record fourth in the Western States over a five year span here at This is a great Conference.

Citrus College, which is an group of guys, a The next season, Victor undoubtedly great achievewas called back and acment. talented group, cepted an assistant coaching He left the huge impact and a group of re- of a “win forever” legacy on job for Concordia University’s basketball program. ally high character this basketball team that will He continued coaching be carried over into this seathe Eagles for the next four Chris Victor son and for many seasons to seasons from 2006-2009 Head basketball coach come. leaving with an overall With less than two record of 119-22. months until the season starts, the Owls Victor is back with the Owls for his first are working hard and striving for another season as head coach with hopes to lead great season as they begin to defend their the team to another championship title. championship title.

“I’m excited, this is a great group of Come out and support the Citrus Colguys, a talented group, and a group of relege basketball Team its season begins on ally high character, said Coach Victor.

Saturday Nov. 6 against the Los Angeles Head coach Rick Croy has resigned Trade Tech College Beavers at 7 p.m.

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giate Athletics basketball title in school history.

Chris Victor has also set a precedent for being in the top 10 most points scored for

Another great ‘Walsh’ to play volleyball Kristin Lacuesta Clarion News Editor

With a recorded 490 assists in 2009, setter Lauren Walsh looks to continue to set the bar in the Citrus College volleyball team’s 2010 season.

Walsh began her volleyball career in the sixth grade, but she avidly claims that she “wasn’t really into it.” But as the years went on, her attitude changed. She began to play competitively her freshmen year at Bonita High School.

Walsh played all four years at Bonita, two of the four on varsity. She was placed at the right side position for two years before becoming a setter.

In her senior year in high school, Walsh earned 2nd Team All-Miramonte League honors.

Walsh has continued to play hard on the collegiate level.

During the 2009 season, the 5-foot-10-inch setter started in all 20 matches.

She recorded 21 kills, 103 digs, 41 blocks and was the category leader with 490 assists.

These statistics helped her earn All-WSC Honorable Mention honors.

Now, at the start of the 2010 season, Walsh is one of only three sophomores on the team.

The ten other players are freshmen.

“There is a little pressure, but we kind of need that,” Walsh commented about being one of the veteran players.

“Sophomores usually take charge, and I’ve taken the freshmen under my leadership.”

To prepare for the season, Walsh said that the team watches game films, figures out who their best hitters are, and strategizes their game plan.

Before each game, Walsh makes sure to get in a good warm-up.

“Lauren has a great personality on and off the court,” said teammate and fellow sophomore Lindsey Mitchell. “She’s a hard worker, and she always has the motivation to win. She clicks real well with every single teammate, and she never gives up.”

The 2009 season was a losing one for the Lady Owls ending the season with a record of 6-14 overall and 4-8 in conference.

Despite the losing record, Walsh appears optimistic. “[Last season] was a little disappointing,” she said. “We had a losing record after all.

But this season we will turn it around.”

The key factor in winning is to just focus, her and the team as a whole, she said.

“She’s getting better this

year,” head coach Shin Jung said. “As a sophomore she’s understanding the game better.

She is definitely an intense player, and has the qualities to become a good setter as well as the potential to be a great player.”

Walsh plans to transfer, possibly to Occidental College or Whittier College.

She doubts she will play professionally.

“It is highly unlikely,” Walsh said. “Professional volleyball goes to beach, and if I wanted to play professionally indoors, I would have to go to Europe because that’s the only place that has it.”

So Walsh has decided to enjoy playing at Citrus College.

“For this season, all I can say is we have to play our hardest and give it our all. That’s basically all there is to it,” Walsh said.

The Owls recently played Mount San Antonio College and Riverside College.

Citrus lost to both schools, starting off with a 0-2 record.

The women begin regular season play today against Antelope Valley. The away game begins at 5:30 p.m.

The Owls first home game is on Wednesday Sept. 22 against Orange Coast College. The game starts at 5 p.m. and admission is free.

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Sophomore setter from La Verne, Lauren Walsh, is a leader among her teammates on and off the court.

volleyball home schedule Sept. 22 5:00 PM Orange Coast

Sept. 29 6:00 PM Fullerton

Oct. 5 7:00 PM La Pierce

Oct. 22 7:00 PM Glendale

Nov. 2 7:00 PM West LA

Sept. 24 6:00 PM Cuesta

Oct. 1 6:00 PM Santa Barbara

Oct. 15 7:00 PM Bakersfield

Oct. 26 7:00 PM Canyons

Nov. 11 7:00 PM Santa Monica

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Got parking issues?

Yusuf Ali Clarion Staff Writer

Finding a parking spot close to your classroom building is always a hassle, especially if you have a mid-morning class.

Even if you arrive at Citrus College an hour before your 10 a.m. class starts you might have to spend 15 to 20 minutes finding a spot.

When I arrive for my morning class and all the lots are overflowing, I know this is just the beginning of the ordeal to come.

After dodging potential “spot stealers” and getting my “one-in-a-million” spot, I still have to walk another 10 minutes just to get to the classroom.

Of course 10 minutes may not seem like much, but those times when you are late for school 10 minutes make all the difference.

Now, there are those who will say all this can be avoided if you left for school early.

Regretfully, not all of us can afford the luxury of always leaving ahead of schedule.

Meanwhile, I can’t help but notice that employee parking is close parking. So why do teachers have such close parking when they park their cars in the morning and leave for the rest of the day?

Instead of the current system students could be able to park as close to campus as employees do now while having one large alternate employee parking lot.

Since Citrus is a commuter campus, it would make sense to have students benefit from closer parking. Most employees are parked on campus for eight hours or more, alternately a good portion of students are parked in a particular space for one to two hours; so what is the difference if employees park in a separate region of campus?

This would free up a lot of traffic around the school. Instead of having one or two main parking lots for students, there would be numerous small parking lots as

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well as these large parking lots in which students can park.

When you come to school in the morning to find a parking spot, the chances that a Citrus employee is driving the car in front of you is very high. Mixing employee traffic and student is a bad idea. This only causes more commotion and avoidable traffic.

Having staff park in one general area would thin out the traffic situation considerably.

This change would not require any major costs or massive repainting of parking lots.

This change, as small as it may seem, will help students with parking considerably. Just think, if all 400-plus employees were entering from a different end of campus it would ease traffic on campus.

A closer student parking lot will leave students more time to walk to class, get into the classroom, prepare for lecture and even ask the teacher a question or two before class starts if need be as well as relieve stress all around.

Time management does play a key role

in this situation but “time is not always on our side” as the saying goes. Arriving to class on time is crucial for most students.

Having an easier time parking is also part of the equation.

This would help is students who rush in the morning to get to class are more likely to forget essential things at time such as homework documents, books or even lunch.

Another possible solution could include building a parking structure. Even though this may not be construed as a cost effective method of freeing up parking, as we do not have enough students to make adequate use of a parking structure, we can rent out part of the parking structure to Azusa Pacific University students. This would also be a constant source of income for the school.

Another suggestion may be having general parking that mixes employees and students on a “first-come-first-serve” basis so that students and employees may park side by side. This is not so organized but will give students an incentive to leave early and get a parking spot.

What about instituting a system of priority parking based on proximity? Instituting certain prices for the to campus of the parking stall. For example, having a space close to the administration building may cost $60 a semester while a stadium parking space may cost you $40 a semester.

Generally, parking is a hassle. But then again there are the students who have no issue with parking at all. They get up early, get to school early and take their time.

These students have no issue with parking.

Some students, sadly, are unorganized and don’t have their priorities set, these students will not benefit from these suggestions wither way for the sad fact that they just don’t care.

But then there are the students who do care and try to make a change in their habits, these students will benefit most from this.

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Raising the bar: Set dating standards higher Erica Irigoyen Clarion Managing Editor

The other night, I began thinking of the “significant other” standards that I had set for myself in high school and questioned whether they were still valid. Since high school, I have grown older and wiser, and so I have add more expectations to my list. My new and improved check offs for a boyfriend are that he must have a great personality, be smart, be of good character, be easy going, be supportive and, finally, be financially stable.

Yes, my boyfriend standards can be defined as one thing: parent-approved. Previous boyfriends have failed to measure up to some or most of these criteria, so I sent them on their way. Does my new boyfriend meet those standards?

Happily, he does.

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Sometimes, I would ask myself, “Am I asking too much of these guys?” well, I have recently come to a conclusion: No. After hearing my dad say over and over that no boy will ever be good enough for his daughter, I realized that I deserve the absolute best there is. If a guy can’t meet my short list of boyfriend requirements, then I am sorry to say that he just isn’t good enough for me.

And the same should go for every other person out there.

I have a friend from high school who has been settling for way less than perfect. She is a cute, funny and intelligent girl. But for some reason, she has always gravitated towards guys who have her family and friends saying, “Really?”

She knows it, but for some reason she is constantly settling. She sometimes asks herself, “Is this the

best I can really do?” But, even after hearing her friends and family say that she could do so much better, she still finds herself hanging out with those same guys.

Girls and guys listen up. Settling will get you nowhere in life.

Settling for a person who doesn’t deserve someone like you is like settling for a grade that you don’t think you deserve. Selling yourself short is something that should never happen.

But, before I get ahead of myself, let me clarify a bit. What is the best for one person, may not be the best for someone else. Each and every person has their own set of standards and each set of standards is unique in one way or another.

So, when setting those standards for your future significant other, keep in mind the qualities that you believe suit you best. Always ask yourself, “What is best for me?”

And yet, everyday, girls and

guys have in their mind that the unsatisfying relationship they are in is the best they can do.

News flash: it isn’t.

Be proud of who you are. Confidence will help every one of you realize that you deserve what is best for who you are.

So, let me take that first step towards making sure that all you lovely guys and girls are convinced of your own worth and settle for nothing but what is the best for you.

Don’t be afraid to set those standards for yourself and your academic, professional and especially personal lives.

And no matter what standards you decide to set for that significant other, always remember that you have to do what is best for who you are--stay true to yourself.

If you have a questions that you need answered from Dr. Love, email me at: paging.dr.love@hotmail.com.

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Politics and protests in America Whitney Goodman

Special to the Clarion

Under the United States Constitution, Pastor Terry Jones, as well as all Americans, is protected by the First Amendment, which includes the freedom of speech.

Nevertheless, it seems obvious that this pastor has abused the right to free expression just a tad.

Jones and his tiny congregation in Gainesville, Fla., were planning to burn the Quran as a protest to the 9/11terrorist attacks and also in protest of the proposed building of an Islamic community center near Ground Zero.

“We are burning the book,” Jones told CNN. “We are not killing someone. We are not murdering people.”

Though most Americans disagreed with the actions of Jones’ planned protest, he definitely has the right to burn the Quran.

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states that Congress “shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

If the United States allows the burning of the American flag or the Bible, why are people upset about this pastor burning the Quran? To complicate the situation, Jones planned to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, the day on which thousands of innocent Americans lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks in 2001. Nobody, not even Gen. David Petraeus, can stop Jones from pursuing his plans.

Petraeus, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, said the burning of Islam’s holy book “could cause significant problems,” especially for American troops overseas. "It could endanger troops, and it could endanger the overall effort in Afghanistan," Petraeus said in a statement issued Monday, Sept.

Jones responded on CNN’s AC360 saying: “The general Petraeus needs to point his finger to radical Islam and tell them to shut up, tell them to stop, tell them that we will not bow our knees to them."

Has the news media focused too much attention on this incident? Jones is an ordinary American citizen just like you and I. The only difference is that this pastor, whose congregation consists of 50 people, woke up one day and declared to the world on Facebook that he was planning to burn Qurans on Sept. 11.

In a press conference on Sept.

10, Jones, along with local Florida Imam Mohammad Musri spoke to the media about Jones’ “revised” plans. Jones stated that he would not burn the Quran if he was granted a meeting with the imam in charge of the Islamic center planned these blocks away from ground zero, as “promised” by the imam of Florida.

That same day imam Mohammad Musri said that he made no such promise to Jones and that there was no meeting scheduled with imam Feisal Abdul Rauf about the Islamic center.

"I made it very clear to him: I have no control over the project in New York," Musri said. "I am just a mediator here. I promised to set up the meeting and take him along, pay for it, but no guarantee

McClatchy-Tribune Services Pastor Terry Jones tells members of the media he plans to go forward with plans to burn Qurans at the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Church members plan to burn copies of the Quran on September 11.

that I can move that mosque. It's not my decision."

On Friday, Rauf released a statement saying that he was “prepared to consider meeting with anyone who is seriously committed to pursuing peace.”

“The idea that we would burn the sacred texts of someone else’s religion is contrary to what this country stands for,” said President Obama.

The burnings of the Quran would endanger U.S. troops and could possibly assist al Qaeda’s reasoning to recruit.

On Saturday, Jones told NBC’s “Today Show” that his church would not burn the Quran on Sept. 11 nor in the future. He stated that he is still hoping to

meet with Rauf.

“Even though we have not burned one Quran, we have gotten over 100 death threats," Jones said. "We feel that God is telling us to stop, and we also hope that ... maybe that will open up the door to maybe be able to talk to the imam."

Jones’ goal was “to expose that there is an element of Islam that is very dangerous and very radical.”

Jones told NBC that he accomplished this goal that he set for himself. The banner that said “Burn a Koran Day” in front of his church was taken down.

Here we are trying to fight for peace, while this obscure “pastor” has started riots and protests in

Afghanistan that have left two people dead and four people injured. Millions of people around the world have been upset by his threats.

The drama that Jones caused was unnecessary and embarrassing. Thankfully he did not burn the Quran.

Here’s a little advice for the pastor: in the future, please do not waste valuable time for Americans by stirring a pot of trouble to get a little publicity and 15 minutes of fame.

Constitution Day should be honored, recognized Tom Marshall

Clarion Staff Writer

Jan. 17, 1787, was a red-letter day for the young nation called the United States.

After being defeated, the British formed this new sworn union of its original 13 colonies, and on this day the people’s representatives signed the Constitution of the United States.

Thus they ratified the document and created the law of the new land.

In the years that followed, there were local celebrations and commemorations, but nothing on a national scale. That is until 1940, when both houses of Congress voted unanimously to recognize Jan. 17 as Constitution Day. Later, Congress changed the annual date to the third Sunday in May, where it remained until 2004, when Congress changed it again to Sept. 17. The new designation became “Constitution Day “and” Citizenship

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Day,” which it remains today.

Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, is the 223rd anniversary of its signing.

Schools and colleges that receive federal funding celebrate

in various ways, including staging plays and historical readings in recognition of the Constitution’s meaning throughout the years.

It should be noted that while our Constitution has been honored around the world, it has been copied or duplicated.

Americans today are a

strange breed. We want what we want, but we don’t really want to pay for it. By contrast, early Americans, like people in other freedom-seeking countries, knew that they had to pay dearly for the freedom that we take for granted.

The Bill of Rights is itself a near-perfect set of 10 Amendments, which collectively guarantee many of the freedoms fundamental to the American way of life.

Others, like the 14th and 15th Amendments, assure that people of every race, creed and ethnic group enjoy equal rights under the law.

In all, 27 amendments have been proposed and adopted since 1787.

The American Constitution has been attacked and defended. It has survived more than two centuries of debate and interpretation.

It should be celebrated by every American and never taken for granted.

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Cameras see more than Owls

Security cameras should be installed in Citrus College parking lots to protect students and staff, as well as our vehicles.

Consider that immature person who hits your car and departs the scene without leaving a note. Picture yourself getting to your car after a long day of classes only to find a busted window and your MP3 player and brand new stereo gone. Think about the dark, winter months when a mysterious person appears to be following you all the way to the stadium lot, but you can’t tell for sure what his intentions might be.

But if cameras were in the parking lots, students could feel more secure.

Although the idea of instating surveillance cameras has been brought up several times over the years, nobody has taken the suggestion seriously. The main obstacle is cost, according to Tony Giannone, supervisor of campus safety.

Yes, Citrus is a generally safe campus with a In instances like this, low crime rate. So the THE ISSUE security cameras would idea of spending money SECURITY CAMERAS be of great value. on something like secuSecurity cameras rity cameras may seem OUR POSTION would make it possible extravagant. But it is not.

Sudents will feel better for safety personnel loMost crimes on colprotected knowing cated in the new safety lege campuses occur in security cameras are building to monitor what parking lots, and alinstalled in the parking goes on throughout the though we are extremely lots despite the parking lots. grateful for our handyexpensive cost Pasadena City and dandy Owl Patrol’s presFullerton Colleges have ence in the parking lots, already implemented seour fellow students in uniform can only do curity cameras in their parking lots. so much to protect us.

Emilo Perez, head of Fullerton’s campus Take last semester for instance when security said that although it was expensive, there was an epidemic of catalytic converter installing cameras was worth it. robberies in our parking lots. Some students Yes, we are fully aware that investing in found themselves on a mission to steal other cameras with enough zoom power to see students car parts for resale.

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every little detail on campus would be costly.

But security cameras have already been installed in the Owl Bookshop and in cosmology rooms.

Like us, Giannone agrees that something else needs to be added to help ensure the safety of students.

If the college delays installation of security cameras because of costs, the administration should consider the cheaper alternative, solar phones.

Solar phones, also known as emergency phones, will give students instant access to campus security. Students simply pick up the phone and security answers.

Mt. San Antonio College, a campus equipped with solar phones, confirmed that they are used frequently and that students are grateful for security’s quick response

time.

Citrus is contemplating installing an experimental solar phone. This trial will hopefully result in a full installation throughout all the parking lots.

Unfortunatly, due to ASCC Treasurer Karlyn Bradley’s ignorance at yesterday’s ASCC meeting, it may take longer than expected to get that trial running.

Bradley made it clear he thinks it would be “pointless” to take any precautions to protect our students.

So, when something bad happens to you in the parking lot, don’t be so quick to blame campus security. But blame the hopelessly blasé ASCC members.

Let’s take a step in the right direction— making our parking lot as safe as it could be.

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We know you are stressed; Us too Courtney Mitchell Clarion Editor in Chief

Got stress? Me too, and lately it seems like everyone close in my life is struggling with it as well.

We all have different types of stressors and differ how we react to them.

When my sisters get stressed about anything typical teenagers get stressed out about, there is usually a meltdown involved, some laughing, and later a solution to fix the problem.

Ice cream in the freezer, cookies on the counter, or a trip to Golden Spoon is usually an adequate solution for them, and then maybe a little MTV or Hannah Montana to help take their minds off life’s craziness.

When my parents get stressed about the construction on the house that has been going on for a year, they just want to yell and pull out their hair, and my dad doesn’t even have any hair. We have gone through a few crews of workers and no one can seem to finish a job that shouldn’t take this long, and both of them deal with the situation differently.

My dad likes to read a book or work on the house while my mom likes to listen to soothing music or watch “Jersey Shore.”

I get super overwhelmed and stressed with all of the obligations on my plate, but my technique to handle it all is to literally

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slow everything down and focus on one thing at a time. I usually make a list of all the things I have to get through for the day so I don’t forget.

My boyfriend, however, buries everything inside of him so it builds and builds, and then, finally breaks down. A boyfriend breakdown usually consists of his lecture of all the stressors going on and problems that don’t seem to go away. Venting might be the right verb.

I know it is a boyfriend breakdown because he gets really quiet for a long time until a time he decides to unleash everything he has been thinking and feeling

within the last few hours, days, weeks. The breakdowns don’t happen often, but when they do, be prepared. A few nights ago, we experienced one of these breakdowns.

My boyfriend has a lot of obligations that wear on him throughout the week, so I made him go through everything one by one so we could find a solution or maybe put a positive spin on things so he would no longer see them as stressors.

For the person who has a stressful job: Try to find aspects about your job that you enjoy other than break time, or play a game with yourself or your colleagues to see who can get things done the fastest. Loser buys

lunch and your day will go by much faster.

For the person who is a stress eater: Eating See’s Candies is my weakness so I know how you feel. However, keeping junk food in the house or making it accessible won’t help your cause. Try eating an apple when you are stressed, or even some pretzels. And then stop when you hit the core or the bottom of the bag.

For the person who is a stress shopper: You are really just adding more stress to yourself because you are spending money on frivolous items. Yes, the shoes are cute, but do you really need them? My guess is probably not. If you keep spending money that you probably don’t have, your credit score will catch up with you and trouble is in your near future.

For the person who doesn't know what to do with stress: Listen to music in a quiet room, watch some reality television, or take the dog for a walk. Anything that you can do to get your mind off your stress without spending money is a positive outlet.

Everyone has a different stressor in life that makes us break out, want to pull out our hair, or move to another county and start over.

We will rarely ever be stress free so it is how we deal with it that makes us better and stronger.

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ENTERTAINMENT Natalie Miranda

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Entertainment Editor - mirandanatalie@ymail.com

New album well worth three-year wait American singersongwriter Sara Bareilles released her highly anticipated sophomore album Kaleidoscope Heart on Sept. 7, selling 90,000 albums in its first week.

The follow-up album to her major label debut, Little Voice, which produced the multi-platinum single “Love Song,” still incorporates the piano-based pop feel, but utilizes more instruments and different stylistic elements, showing Bareilles’ musical maturation.

The album outlines the path of a bitter breakup and how one copes and becomes stronger because of it.

Real cliché and played-out, right?

It would seem so, but Bareilles makes it work. Attribution could be given to her collaborations with Pharrell Williams and members of the pop-rock band Weezer helped stray the album from its perceived inevitability of the I’m-so-heartbroken-and-lonely vibe and instead have a feel of empowerment and hope.

Stand-out songs include “Kaleidoscope Heart,” sung entirely a capella, showing her high school choir singer roots, and “King of Anything,” the first single off the new album, with very sassy and clever lyrics like we saw

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in Bareilles’ first album.

“Gonna Get Over You” is a spunky tune with a doowop feel to it. It’s very catchy beat can be described as bouncy and fun, yet the song is somewhat ironic as the philosophical and melancholic lyrics suggest the song should be anything but happy.

Bareilles incorporates the use of the ukulele and harmonica in the song “Basket Case.” Although the song is rather slow and brings down the album a bit, the use of such unique instruments makes this song worthy of a listen.

In this album, Bareilles can be compared to the likes of Colbie Caillat, Norah Jones and Regina Spektor, yet she possesses that certain something that sets her apart from the rest.

Kaleidoscope Heart is a great sophomore album and undoubtedly will produce hits like “Love Song” did for Little Voice.

If you’re looking for a relaxing and uplifting album, Kaleidoscope Heart is definitely it, but if you’re looking for a good song to get you through the day, I highly suggest downloading the very upbeat tune “Gotta Get Over You.”

Product review: Which sneakers rule the school?

Kristin Lacuesta

Natalie Miranda

Courtney Mitchell

Clarion Campus Editor

Clarion Entertainment Editor

Clarion Editor-in-Chief

Chances are good that you, your parents, your grandparents and quite possibly your great-grandparents have at one time or another donned Converse All-Star athletic shoes.

Marquis Mill Converse created the Converse Shoe Company in 1908. The Converse All-Star basketball shoe was introduced nine years later. Basketball player Charles H. “Chuck” Taylor adopted them as his preferred shoe and subsequently became the Converse Shoe Company’s leading salesman. In 1923, his signature was added to the All-Star patch on the shoe.

Converse is now more than a century old. What is it about the Converse brand that has kept it just as popular today as it was back then?

Here are some reasons you might consider: •With hundreds of different colors and styles, Converse offers a shoe to match every and any outfit you might own.

•The shoe is multi-purpose, meaning it can be worn in the most casual environments, such as the classroom, and to the most formal occasions, such as weddings. Yes, it’s been known for a man to wear black and white Converse with his wedding tuxedo.

•Its styling is quite timeless. The design has a vintage feel, yet it maintains that modern look.

•Converse last a very long time, up to five years even.

•When worn in, they become very comfortable, and even when they start to tatter, they still look very cool.

However, Converse does have its drawbacks: •Because the entire shoe is made of canvas and rubber, there is little to zero arch support.

•The canvas is actually quite thin, so wearing Converse in winter weather is not too smart.

•The canvas can get wet very easily, so in the rainy season, donning your Converse isn’t such a bright idea.

•The shoe usually costs around $50, including tax, but newer styles and customized versions can range up to $75.

As an owner of six pairs of Converse, I absolutely love the shoe. They are practical, fun and comfortable.

Give Converse a try. Buy yourself a pair and enjoy them, just as millions of people around the world have been doing for more than a century.

Founded as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 by University of Oregon track runner Phil Knight and his track coach Bill Bowerman, Nike’s goal was to make a shoe that helped progress athletes to the next level. In 1972, the company evolved into what we know today as Nike, along with the signature swoosh.

“If you have a body, you are an athlete” is Nike’s way of telling the public that its shoes are made for everyone.

This rings true because I can say I am no “athlete,” but I love to wear Nike sneakers any time I can.

Nike has stuck around for almost half a century because of the innovative minds that work together to create a shoe that delivers in comfort and trends.

Here are the pros I have discovered to owning Nikes: •They are very comfortable and no matter what length of time you wear them for, you can still feel comfort at the end of the day.

•You can get a pair of Nikes in solid colors or mixed colors and go as loud or subtle as you want, mixing and matching with casual outfits.

•Nikes offer endless toe room (which is most important to me), so you never feel like your toes are suffocating.

•You can wear Nikes day to day or play different sports in them. They are very versatile.

•Because Nikes were designed for athletic performers, they are durable and last a long time.

Here are some of the cons to owning Nikes: •Even if you get the lower cut Nikes, it is still a little higher than other sneakers, so if your feet get warm, your ankles get a little warm as well.

•It’s harder to dress up Nikes than other sneakers; therefore, they can’t be worn for all occasions.

•Depending on the material of your Nikes, it can get hard to clean them when they get dirty.

•Once Nikes are totally worn out, they don't look as cool as when you first bought them.

Of course nothing is perfect, so there are going to be downsides to everything, but to me Nike delivers when it comes to comfort and durability.

If you haven’t experienced Nike yet, I encourage you to go out and get your hands on some so your feet can thank you later.

If you have any remote fashion sense, you own a pair of Vans.

Originating in Anaheim in 1966, Vans were initially designed for the generation’s skateboarders and have been evolving ever since.

In the 1980s, they designed a number of shoes for sports like baseball, basketball, wrestling and even skydiving in attempts to compete with big name shoe companies.

Forbes magazine recognized Vans in 2000 and again in 2001 as one of “America’s Best Small Companies.”

In 2004, Vans launched their custom website www.vans.com where fashion designers as well as any average Joe would be able to create any kind of shoe using different kinds of colors and patterns.

Here are some pros to purchasing Vans: •Vans offers several different colors and styles that can match any outfit in your closet.

•They have a new generational look to feel as if they are always one step ahead of the times.

•You can use them for just about anything in any type of weather. Even when it is raining, they can withstand the puddles.

•They are super comfortable once broken in, last for years, and are great to run around in for long periods of time.

Of course, all great things have their kryptonite: •Depending on the type of shoe you choose, they can be very heavy on the feet. As someone who is an avid flip-flop wearer, they sometimes feel like they are weighing me down.

•Even though they are comfortable, they don't offer the greatest arch support.

•They can get costly depending on where you buy them. A custom shoe from the website runs $60 to $70.

Between my two sisters and I, we share nine pairs of Vans, all in different colors and patterns for any occasion and outfit.

Personally, I recommend owning a few pairs of Vans.

They are great to have for any occasion and you will look fly sporting them.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

ENTERTAINMENT

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The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards was hosted my comedian/talk show host Chelsea Handler.

VMAs lack excitement, shock value Emily Rios Courtesy of mtv.com/photos/vmas

Host Chelsea Handler opened the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12 with a performance mocking Lady Gaga, complete with a house on her head, a pigeon cage under dress and flamboyant backup dancers.

VMA fashions fail to deliver Natalie Miranda Clarion Entertainment Editor

In my mind, the MTV Video Music Awards’ white carpet show should have a vibe similar to the Grammy’s red carpet: stars wearing fresh looks and really getting creative, not the typical sparkle mini dress with patent leather pumps or ill-fitting dresses with unflattering shapes that were all the rage that night. And what’s with the boys wearing all black?

Red carpet shows are the highlight of award shows for me. The 2010 VMA white carpet show totally failed to impress.

There was not a lot of star coverage in terms of what the stars were wearing, and a majority of the stars that were interviewed were epic fails. Take, for instance, Ke$ha, who had a dress made of actual trash bags, and Pharrell Williams, who had on knickers that were bright red with a military green jacket.

Even some of the announcers on the white carpet were dressed in outfits that made me look twice, but not in a good way. Announcer Sujin Pak was wearing a dress that was voted on by viewers before the show for her to wear, and it did nothing for her but make her look matronly.

Pak’s dress was black with a mesh on the neckline and shoulders and the bottom half of the dress, which hit midcalve. Not only was the bottom of the dress totally unflattering, but the dress had no shape and did nothing for her figure.

The only star that actually got a chance to talk about her gown was, of course, Lady Gaga. We all know she is out there with headpieces and volume to her outfits, so her Alexander McQueen gown was not so much of a surprise, just something for viewers to talk about.

Although Gaga’s necklace was very intriguing with multiple colored rhinestones, her floor-length gown with an immense amount of tulle failed to impress me. The dress itself was yellow, deep orange and olive green with a Victorian style graphic on it. And let’s not

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Singer Katy Perry wore an ice skater inspired dress, complete with blue and fuchsia highlights.

Will.I.Am and Nicki Minaj were by far the worst dressed attendees at the MTV Video Music Awards n Sept. 12.

leave out her headdress that succeeded in making her look like a rooster. It was a gold headpiece that went from the top of her forehead to the back of her head with multiple feathers sticking straight up.

After analyzing the stars who walked the white carpet, it was a difficult task trying to pull out a best dressed.

Pop music’s Katy Perry was one of the few who impressed with her look. Perry took a step in the right direction by not donning cookies or cupcakes on her 2010 VMA frock.

It looked as if the black lace pattern on her dress was tattooed on her upper body and right arm, with a flirty white skirt extending out of the right side of the dress.

Perry accessorized with black strappy heels with diamond-encrusted stars, wavy black hair with pops of blue and fuchsia, smoky eye makeup that really enhanced her big blue eyes, and of course, nails adorned with small headshots of her soon-to-be-husband Russell Brand.

Whenever I see photos of her at other award shows or her own performances

she is either dressed in retro outfits or candy inspired outfits. It was refreshing to see her in an age-appropriate mini dress that greatly resembled an ice skater.

The top two contenders for worst dressed were (drum roll, please): Will.I.Am and Nicki Minaj.

I was totally speechless when they performed on the white carpet, and I’m sure many others were as well.

Minaj was in a skintight purple and pink body suit, with a futuristic pink ‘do.

It was not only obnoxious, but also completely unflattering.

Will.I.Am was not much better with his leather ensemble and shiny black headpiece, complete with black face paint and red tinted sunglasses.

I could not tear my eyes away from the screen because I was in disbelief of their outfits. I was waiting for one of them to stop performing and say, “Just kidding!”

If you were lucky enough to miss out on the white carpet show, I envy you.

Here’s to hoping that the stars think twice before getting ready for next year’s VMAs.

Clarion Teaching Assistant

The MTV Video Music Awards are known for stirring up controversy.

Whether it is past shockers such as Madonna sharing a lip lock with Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears or Kanye West storming the stage during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech, people come to expect some craziness from the VMAs. Comedian and talk show host Chelsea Handler, who I normally love on her show “Chelsea Lately” on E!, hosted the VMAs, but unfortunately was far from impressive.

Handler opened the show imitating Lady Gaga, which should have been hilarious only it wasn’t. She proceeded to finish the opening number practically pacing back and fourth across the stage.

Eminem opened the show with a surprise cameo from Rihanna singing their hit, “Love the Way You Lie.” Other performers included Usher, Justin Bieber, Florence + The Machine, and Linkin Park, who performed from the Griffith Observatory.

The performances were good, but none were so spectacular that I would watch them again.

Leading up to the awards show, speculation swirled around Swift and West and how they would act in light of last year’s events.

They each confronted the controversy through song; Swift with a somber tune sympathizing with what the rapper endured after the 2009 VMAs: “Thirty-two and still growing up now: who you are is not what you did.” West rapped/mocked about his poor behavior: “I always find something wrong; you've been putting up with my [expletive] for too long,” with a chorus that included the line “Let’s have a toast to scumbags.”

The night belonged to Lady Gaga, who dominated with eight awards, including Video of the Year, which she accepted wearing a gown adorned with slices of meat, which was just weird even for someone as fashion forward as she is.

It was a given that Lady Gaga was going to win, illustrating that as far as award ceremonies go, the VMAs have become slightly predictable.

At times, even the audience seemed unentertained and bored. I mean, really, did there need to be an emphasis on the stars of “Jersey Shore”? Maybe MTV should actually showcase what they started out to emphasize: music.

Anyone looking for the excitement and shock value of VMAs past was disappointed with the blandness of the 2010 show.

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SPOTLIGHT

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Yusuf Ali, Citrus College Clarion

Omar Ebouelnasr (left) and Shad Boots (center) have a debate with a member of the group “Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust” on Sept. 8.

Survivors pro-life group visits campus, spurs discussion Brandon Lozano Erica Irigoyen Clarion Staff Writers

A pro-life group stood outside the Handy Campus Center on Sept. 8 with information educating students about abortion and the consequences that come with it.

Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust is a group that first began in 1999. The group consists of men and women who travel to high school and college campuses and try to bring awareness to students about abortion.

Their visit to Citrus College consisted of passing out literature pamphlets, giving students information about abortion.

The pamphlet also included testimonials from individuals about abortions.

Posters were also displayed, showing students graphic images of aborted fetuses.

“We want to bring the abortion issue to light so that students know what pro-life really is,” Kristina Garza, Survivors’ campus outreach director said.

Although the attempt to keep the pro-life group off the college campus has been an issue in the past, the Survivors’ came and went with no problems. They exercised their right

of free speech on any public year-old girl would have if she campus while following any were raped. rules and regulations that the “Getting down to the bread campus might have set. and butter of it, whether you Survivors team member get to choose life or choose Daniel Rivera, 18, talked about death, it depends on how it was the tour and his view on being conceived to begin with,” pro-life.

Cadoret said.

“We just started [our 12 A picture is worth a thouweek tour to campuses] three sand words and 22-year-old weeks ago,” Rivera said. “I am biblical theology major Robert pro-life because I believe that Ramirez agreed. we are killing human beings “The pictures here are and that is a terrible thing to graphic, but make the statedo.” ment of why pro-choice is The group does not like to bad,” Ramirez said. provoke arguments, One student but rather have found the imconversations with ages to be heartstudents to inform breaking.

We want to bring them about the “The photos the abortion issue are depressing topic and talk about to light so that stu- and make me their views. That was shown when feel sad,” said dents know what students walked by Angie Loeza, a pro-life really is. the posters and 19-year-old were stopped by nursing major. team members to Some stuKristina Garza Survivors’ campus out- dents didn’t get engage in conversareach director to see the piction.

Travis Cadoret, a tures, but knew 25-year-old business major, what was going on. found himself on both sides of Krystal Torres, 19, and a the abortion fence. He spoke pro-choice supporter, spoke with Garza about numerous out. topics.

“We should allow people Some topics included when a who want an abortion to make fetus is considered a human that choice,” she said. being and what options a 14-

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