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DEAN PLACED ON LEAVE

BY CHRISTOPHER AMURAO WEB EDITOR

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Citrus College’s Dean of Language Arts, Sam Lee was placed on administrative leave Friday, Feb. 24.

His leave was confirmed by Robert Sammis, director of Human Resources at Citrus College.

Sammis also confirmed that there is no set end date for his leave.

File Photo The dean’s Sam Lee leave was anDean of Language Arts and Enrollment nounced to faculty by email from Arvid Spor, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Citrus College.

Spor will be taking over his day-today responsibilities until the issue is resolved.

Cathy Day, secretary to the Dean of Language Arts, has confirmed his absence until the issue is resolved.

Day has worked as Lee’s secretary for 15 years.

Spor, Sammis and Day declined to comment at the time on the reason for the dean’s leave of absence. There is no official stated reason for placement on administrative leave.

Lee will still be paid while on leave.

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Citrus mobile app in works Technology and Computer Services in process of developing app for convenience

BY ARLEIGH DAVIS STAFF REPORTER

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& CHARITY WANG STAFF REPORTER

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Every student is familiar with the stressful process of applying, registering and finding classes at the beginning of the semester. And soon, there will be an app for that.

Citrus College is in the works of developing a mobile app, CitrusMo-

bile, to aid students in accessing their Blackboard and WingSpan information.

The app can also track the student’s location via GPS and with location pins so a student can find information on buildings around campus or where their next class is.

The app also features more functions that have yet to be released.

CitrusMobile will be compatible with iOS, Android and Windows devices.

Bryun Sakaye, lead developer to the CitrusMobile project said, “the app is currently in Alpha status.”

Using the framework of Dublabs, a program that provides frameworks for phone applications, they are able to develop the functions for the app.

There is no determined date of release, however they expect to have the app ready in time for summer.

Registration times for classes are often at random hours of the day, sometimes requiring internet access

when access is not available, such as in the middle of class.

The app has the potential to help students register who might have jobs or responsibilities that require their attention elsewhere, or do not have access to a computer at home.

Sarah Quezada, a respiratory therapist major at Citrus, is excited about the possibility of this new method of class registration.

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OFTEN forgotten resources available on campus

BY ADRIANA AGUILAR STAFF REPORTER

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There are many resources available to students, some that students may not be aware of.

These resources can come in the forms of cold medicines, food, mental health workshops and textbook money for those that qualify to purchase their books.

Students can learn more about resources on campus at the Student Resource Fair at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 7 through 9 in the Campus Center Mall.

The Student Health Center provides free mental health workshops.

Medical confidentiality is assured for all care and services at the Student Health Center, except where the safety of the students or others are at risk.

No detailed information will be transmitted to others without the student’s written consent unless it poses the risk of students or to the risk of others.

A medical record is established and maintained for every patient and is held confidential under Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Family Educational

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Rights and Privacy Act guidelines.

Workshops are conducted in the Lifelong Learning building, LL 101, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Various workshops in the past have been on anxiety and depression, for example, on how to learn newly discovered strategies for your life.

A couple other workshops have been on whether students are getting enough sleep and Holidaze, to learn time management strategies for dealing with the demands of the season.

To take advantage of these work-

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shops, students must make an appointment at the Student Services building at SS 147 for the workshops from the Student Health Center.

At the Student Health Center, cold medicine is provided for students who are feeling sick for free, or at a greatly reduced cost.

There is a food pantry available for all students at both the Student Health Center and the Veterans Success Center.

Enrolled students also have access to campus showers that can be used from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays

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through Fridays during all academic terms.

These showers are located in the Field House and concessions building and also includes a kitchen for food preparation and serving.

Other great resources at Citrus are Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education that the college has for students who qualify.

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WOMEN’S MARCH: THE PATH AHEAD “HEAR OUR VOICE” is the last line of the official mission statement of the Women’s March, and on Jan. 21, that voice was projected loud and clear across the country and the world. The outpouring of support for civil rights that have followed every regressive action taken by the Trump administration since the Women’s March, suggests that it signaled the beginning of a greater politically aware and active culture.

Though there has not been another gathering like the Women’s March since, the organization has called for continual individual political action, 10 Actions in 100 Days, hoping to inspire grassroots political involvement.

Officially the Women’s March organization has also called for a nationwide strike where women will not come in to work on March 8, A Day Without a Woman, to specifically show unity behind women and minorities through economic protest. It is important to note that March is also Women’s History Month, and any action in support of women serves to further the fight for equal rights.

While the Women’s March on Washington was a single day event, the spirit of the rallying protest is nothing new to this country. In fact, the grassroots movement owes its name to the march on D.C. where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech.

The day after President Trump was sworn into office, the Women’s March drew civil rights protesters, activists and supporters in the mil-

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lions out onto the streets of the U.S. and abroad. The contrast of these protests in relation to the inauguration just prior, made it decisively clear large swathes of the country would stand for women’s rights, progressive stances and social equality.

The global movement was in direct response to the election of Trump. For many Americans, he represents a legitimization of socially regressive stances that seek to impose upon the rights of our people

and the well-being of our country.

It is unsurprising then, that it was America’s women who led the march under this banner. Throughout the president’s entire candidacy, he continually let his toxic opinion of women be known.

From shaming Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly for a perceived debate slight, to being implicated in multiple sexual assault cases himself, Trump’s persona has been that of chauvinist, never once atoning for his damaging rhetoric against wom-

en.

Although the Women’s March stood for justice in the inequality faced by all marginalized people, it is important to keep in mind the many obstacles women continue to face. Unequal pay, the rampancy of unpunished sexual assault, the debate on pro-life vs. pro-choice, and stagnant traditionalist views of a woman’s place in society are issues that plague women in our nation today that have real consequences for their prosperity.

The urgency and legitimate fear that many women and our other marginalized communities feel in today’s social atmosphere must be paid heed by all Americans. These communities feel anxiety in the direction we seem to be headed, justifiably so, as discrimination has always been a reality of our country.

To those of us who may not experience impactful social biases, we must be willing to understand these real anxieties to better assist those fighting for equal treatment.

The legacy of the Women’s March on Washington must be a continuing movement in support of civil rights and progressive platforms.

America must come together and let it be known that these causes are of the utmost importance to our health as a people and a nation.

As reported by the United States Election Project, in the 2014 midterm elections only 35.9% of the country turned out to vote, resulting in a GOP majority in the House and Senate. Grassroots progressive movements must institute politicians by the people, for the people and we must remember to take our politics seriously on a local and federal level each election cycle.

If there is one lesson to be learned from the Women’s March day it is that we cannot only rally together on one day to achieve true equality for the women and marginalized citizens. We must continue to vote, protest and voice support in favor of all America’s women and marginalized to attain equal treatment and representation for these communities.

OPINION

Swipe right for Chlamydia

BY CARLOS CHAVEZ STAFF REPORTER

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The rise in sexually transmitted diseases throughout California has seen an increase from the 2014-2015 year that can be attributed to the oversexualization of youth. The rise in sexual acts is brought forth by the misuse of sexually charged applications such as Tinder, Grindr, and Craigslist personals.

As reported by NPR, the rise in STD’s in California is at an alltime high. According to the 2015 STD Surveillance Report Press Release by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the biggest percentage increases in reported STD cases from 2014 to 2015 occurred in chlamydia (5.9 percent), gonorrhea (12.8 percent), and syphilis (19 percent).

The study also went on to say that, “Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are the three most commonly reported conditions in the nation and have reached a record high level.” In conclusion, the study also noted that, “Americans ages 15 to 24 years old accounted for nearly two-thirds of chlamydia diagnoses and half of gonorrhea diagnoses.”

The STD Control Branch and the surveillance and Epidemiology Section of California’s Department of Public Health states that the root cause of the rise in STD’s is “poverty, racism, and a lack of health care access.” African American men who identify as gay or bisexual are the ones mostly affected by the HIV increases according

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to the data collected.

African American males are afraid to “come out” or live with the prejudice of labeling themselves as “homosexual” which is why they seek ways to indulge without having to submerge themselves in a lifestyle that they don’t feel comfortable being a part of. These men who are often times married or consider themselves to be “straight” refer to their sexual actions as being on the “DL.” Applications such as grindr, Tinder and craigslist offer an escape

for these men that don’t consider themselves homosexual, but they enjoy the stimulation of gay sex.

Grindr which touts itself as the “Gay chat, meet & date” application is becoming a way for people to become sexually desensitized and can lead to the moral corruption of their sexuality.

Grindr uses a person’s location to determine if other users are nearby and can thus engage in sexual acts quickly and without compromise “no strings attached.”

The convenience of sex without

compromise has facilitated the addiction to sex that millions of young americans struggle with.

Sex addiction is a reality for many so much that “Sex Addicts Anonymous” has come to life as a support group, to help people with their sexual struggles. For many deleting the Grindr app is not as easy as it may seem, as often times users who have previously deleted the app may redownload it at a future date.

The millions of young Americans that use such sexually devi-

ant applications are for the most part looking to engage in sexual contact rather than find true love.

These applications are oversexualizing youth because sex is now only a click away. It has never been easier to engage in sexual activity through the use of technology.

The sexual appetite of millions of youths in California is becoming out of control and that correlates to the huge increase in STD infections seen in the state.

In the study conducted by Anindya Ghose and Jason Chan, the authors of, “Internet’s Dirty Secret: Assessing the Impact of Technology Shocks on the Outbreaks of Sexually Transmitted Diseases,” they state that “the convenience brought by online personal ad listings in facilitating casual hook ups produces a shift in individual’s casual sex-seeking behavior.” Furthermore, the study in question found that, “ the increase in casual sex and partners are likely to induce a greater incidence of STDs within the population.”

In response to the allegations that Tinder is in part also responsible for the rise in STD’s the app has begun to offer a free STD testing locator tool with the guidance of Healthvana.com. The tool can be found inside the app and is Tinder’s attempt at raising awareness about STD’s.. Tinder has also denied that its app had led to an increase in STD’s People must learn to differentiate what is morally acceptable and need to think with their minds before pursuing the burning desires of their body.

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• MARCH 7-9 - STUDENT RESOURCE FAIR

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The all-male string quartet Well-Strung features classical musicians who fabulously bridge the world between classical music and contemporary pop. The foursome has quickly gained international attention and has performed with such artists as Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald and Neil Patrick Harris. Come and enjoy in the Haugh PAC at 7 p.m. Regular tickets are $40. Tickets for students and seniors are $36.

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Come and save a life by signing up for the Huntington Hospital blood drive. Students can sign up in the Campus Center Mall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• MARCH 18 - BATTLE OF THE BIG BANDS

In the tradition of the big band battles from the ‘30s and ‘40s, Citrus College’s Blue Note Orchestra and Azusa Pacific University’s Jazz Ensemble join forces on one stage in a back and forth duel that features jazz, swing, and favorite standards from the glory years. Don’t miss this rematch! Doors open at 7 p.m. Presale tickets for students are $15. All tickets purchased at the door will be $25.

• MARCH 23 - APU STUDENT OUTREACH

Calling all students looking to transfer next door to Azusa Pacific University. Don’t miss your chance to jump start your future. Representatives will be ready with answers in the Campus Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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EOPS/CARE were established to help community college students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in their educational goals. Students who qualify for the EOPS Program can get free textbook money during spring and fall terms to help pay for their textbooks, apart from their financial aid checks. At the beginning of the program, students are given a free backpack with school supplies, such as a flash drive and an agenda for free, as well as the textbook money. The free help with paying for textbooks is given to those students who qualify and also for those continuing the program after guidelines have been made, including turning in grade progress reports and seeing an EOPS counselor. EOPS also has tutors, counselors and gives priority registration.

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I always believed in giving students all the information they need to be successful.

There’s a lot of resources there. Tutorial, there’s the Writing Cafe, the honors program, the library, the campus center where you can network and meet other students and if you have a passion, you can develop it.”

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administrative clerk

The Learning Center has tutorial services for students from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays.

Located in the Learning Center in ED 215, the Writing Center helps stu- dents with writing essays, projects, research papers and assists with strategies for taking notes, writing lab reports, reading comprehension and writing in-class essay. Students must make an appointment, once a day for thirty minutes with an appointment sign up sheet available every morning at 8 a.m. These appointments are on a first come, first serve, drop in basis and a student ID is required. The Writing Center provides writing workshops in ED 224 that last 45 minutes and does not require making an appointment, just a student ID to scan at ED 215. Free tutoring on a drop in or online basis is also given at the Learning Center. “We have drop-in tutoring for most subjects,” Learning Center facilitator Diana Herrera said, “We have specifically tutoring in writing, we also have study groups for specific classes like Math 029.” The tutors at the Learning Center must have earned a B or better in the subjects they tutor with a recommendation from an instructor, followed by a presentation and an interview. Herrera said “students should take advantage of the free resource.” Olivia Canales, an administrative clerk who has worked at the Learning Center, said all of the resources serve a purpose in helping students to be successful in their careers.

Canales said students should take advantage of the the free resources while they can. “When you transfer out onto a university, things are not going to be free,” Canales said, “Here at Citrus, there is no cost, it’s free and not only that, why be foolish?” The Citrus College Hayden Library also has its own set of resources that students can take advantage of. Students can reserve a meeting space at the library in one of the study rooms. Students can ask the front desk at the library where they check out books if they can reserve a meeting room. Meeting rooms are used to study in groups of two or more and for group project meetings. At the library, students can use class materials such as textbooks, recorders, cameras or flash drives. These materials can be rented to use for a period of time for class purposes in some cases.

There are many workshops available at the Hayden Library, for example, an APA Style workshop to learn how to cite sources using APA formatting, learn how to cite within the paper and guidelines for the APA Style, avoiding plagiarism, finding primary and secondary sources and MLA Style. The Hayden Library workshops are about an hour long and held at LI 107, with a maximum of ten students on a first come, first serve basis. More information about the Hayden Library can be found at http://www.libguides.citruscollege.edu where students can contact the library with any questions they may have.

The Owl Bookshop is another resource students can use. The Owl Bookshop is located at the Campus Center and open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays. Students can show their ASCC sticker to customerservice and receive monthly specials. Students can buy their class textbooks from the bookshop, as well as school supplies, scantrons, food and Citrus College memorabilia, such as shirts and mugs.

“It has everything and it’s also quick, easy to get to,” Cambria Montiel, biology major, said. “It’s convenient, it’s the biggest reason why students should take advantage of this resource.”

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“I think it would be a better way of registering. Especially if students don’t have Wi-Fi or only have internet on their phones,” Quezada said.

She also said the app is more accessible than using the website and would make registering less stressful for her since she doesn’t always have easy Wi-Fi access.

Trying to add classes while on a smartphone internet browser can prove to be a hassle.

Some banner systems are not adapted to mobile viewing and re-

sult in constant scrolling, zooming and window adjusting.

However, with any introduction of new technology, the app could bring with it some issues or struggles.

Students will have to learn how to navigate a new way of completing school tasks which may bring with it some uncertainties and

questions.

Natasha Minaie, criminal justice major, said she is apprehensive about the use of a new app to complete these tasks.

Minaie said a new app may have issues or crash and she wants to make sure she gets the classes she needs for the new semester.

“I don’t think it’s a good idea

because I don’t think WingSpan would crash as much as the app will. It would confuse things,” Minaie said. However, she said she is willing to try out this new method of registering if it proves to be trustworthy.

“Hopefully, after a pool of students test the app, we can expect a release by summer,” Sakaye said.

Over 30 universities to visit for transfer fair Annual transfer fair provides diverse options and information for continuing education after Citrus

BY ROSI DI STEFANO STAFF REPORTER

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Students seeking more information on transferring to potential four-year schools will have an opportunity at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 15 in the Campus Center Mall.

With over thirty representatives from schools in attendance, students will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more

about schools that interest them.

The representatives will be from the University of California, California State University, private and even out-of-state universities.

Representatives from schools like University of California, Riverside, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California State University, Long Beach and San Bernardino, and many more are going to be attending

the transfer fair, Transfer Center secretary Heather Hendrickson said.

The transfer fair takes place once a semester every spring and fall to allow students to talk to representatives of schools they are interested in, get to know new schools they haven’t considered before and have a clearer view of the school they want to transfer to.

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nity to learn more about transfer admission requirements, financial aid, GPA requirements and programs the campuses have to offer, Hendrickson said.

Transfer advisor Maria LeDuc said the transfer fair has been beneficial to students looking to continue their education beyond Citrus College.

“I definitely feel that the previous fairs have provided excellent information for our prospective

transfer students,” LeDuc said.

“The representatives who attend are very helpful, informative and friendly and do a great job of delivering transfer information to our students.”

Students can visit the Transfer Center located inside the Student Services building for more information.

Students can also visit http:// www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/ transcntr for more information.

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LOVE, LITERATURE AND LESBIANS Professor Anna Villeneuve writes LGBT+ novels and her stories have reached the shelves of the Hayden Library

BY EMILY HERMOSILLO STAFF WRITER

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When professor Anna Villeneuve learned that the Hayden Memorial Library at Citrus College had no lesbian romance books, she placed her own novel on the shelf.

Villeneuve is an English professor who published her first book in 2014 under the pen name Laina, a combination of her and her wife’s first names.

She and her wife brainstorm concepts and characters together, as well as edit. The past four books and oncoming fifth have been a collaborative effort.

Villeneuve has read “Romeo and Juliet”, “Wuthering Heights” and many other books with heterosexual love. As a person, she can still empathize with and understand heterosexual characters, so why can’t others do the same with lesbian protagonists?

Professor Roberta Eisel has read all of Villeneuve’s work and praises them for their storytelling.

“I don’t think it gets in the way for readers who don’t happen to be lesbian,” Eisel said. “I think there’s enough adventure in there, it didn’t read like only romance or only lesbian romance.”

Villeneuve has received feedback on her books from colleagues here at Citrus College and feels lucky to be in the community she is in.

While LGBT+ young adult books are escalating, heterosexual main characters and romances still domi-

nate in literature.

Villeneuve, herself, admitted that she does not expect her work to have mainstream appeal, but can see “ripples” it has caused in her community.

“You throw the stone in and you don’t know how far it’s gonna go,” Villeneuve said.

Villeneuve was published by Bella books, a “close-knit” publishing company that specializes in lesbian romance. Authors on the Bella books website will read each other’s work and offer advice.

“If you can reach out to people who write the same style, most authors are really, really open to say, ‘here is some advice’,” Villeneuve said.

Writing novels is a hobby for Villeneuve, but her career as a teacher and her family comes first. She reads fantasy novels to her 9-year-old son and goes on family vacations over book fairs.

Although she has an interest in creative writing and women’s literature, Villeneuve has no current plans to teach either class because she feels that the current professors handle them well and new faculty should have their chance to teach such courses.

Villeneuve does occasionally make an appearance in other classes as a guest author and teaches classes related to creative writing off campus. She recently taught a class at the Golden Crown Literary Society conference, which is for LGBT+ writers.

She has also visited the California

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If you can reach out to people who write the same style, most authors are really, really open to say, ‘here is some advice.”

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Writer’s Club to host a class on how to revise a book.

Her background in journalism, riding horses and teaching has inspired content and affected her method of writing. Due to teaching children’s literature, Villeneuve is considering branching into writing fantasy in the future.

Being an author that submits her work for publication, Villeneuve has experience with editors and heavy criticism, which she believes has improved her sensitivity while grading her students’ work. She seeks ways to give helpful criticism that does not make the recipient defensive.

Villeneuve is currently editing her fifth book, which is indrectly related to her previous stories, meaning past characters may make an appearance.

She intends to be more inclusive and diverse with her characters in her newest book.

Villeneuve will be doing a book reading at The Ripped Bodice in CulADVERTISEMENT

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Professor Anna Villeneuve holds up her book “Return to Paradise” and a few other novels on March 3 at the Hayden Memorial Library.

ver City on June 11 for Pride Week.

All of Villeneuve’s books can be found at www.bellabooks.com. Cop-

ies of “The Right Thing Easy” and “Take Only Pictures” can be checked out at the Hayden Memorial Library.

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Hiphop for hope

Aspiring musician hopes to inspires others through music

BY ROBERT DELGADO STAFF REPORTER

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While not only being a student at Citrus, but also working two jobs, helping his community and keeping up his relationships, Mario Gonzalez still finds the time to be an aspiring musician in Los Angeles.

Driven by dedication and a good heart, Gonzalez pursues his passion for music as a hip hop artist. Through his music, he strives to spread his message of struggle and hope to his listeners and the people that enter his life.

Gonzalez utilizes a classic vibe and powerful lyrics to make him stand out in the hip hop scene under the alias Hope.

His fresh, raw sound is reminiscent of Hip Hop’s past. His preference for an unprocessed sound is complemented by a smooth delivery of lyrics that comes with a message of struggle designed to invoke hope in his listeners.

Dedicating himself to his ambitious vision for his music with such a busy schedule demands a lot of dedication.

“Drive and Motivation,” Gonzalez said, is what keeps him going.

Gonzalez finds inspiration in everything he does and the people he keeps close.

“I’ve managed to keep people around me who inspire me, move me, motivate me to keep going,” he said.

Gonzalez also gives back to the people who enter his life and listen to his music, offering his own bit of inspiration.

“I try my best to pay it forward and do the same for those I cross paths with,” he said.

Gonzalez’s desire to help others meshes well with his dedication to pursue his dreams despite the challenges he may face. One of those challenges is time management.

“I had to make time where I didn’t have time,” Gonzalez said.

Not only was his busy schedule eating up his time, it was also conflicting with the schedules of those he was working with.

Gonzalez met this challenge by giving it his all and taking it upon himself to bring the production together.

“That’s one of the struggles, managing everything,” Gonzalez said, “It’s exhausting, but the reward is amazing.”

Bobby Arciga, who worked with Gonzalez as his audio engineer, said working with Gonzalez was inspiring.

Seeing Gonzalez manage the project and actively matching everyone’s schedule helped motivate his team.

“We all have dreams,” Arciga said, “But few really put the work and effort into moving towards those dreams.”

The effort that Gonzalez had made on his projects is what

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Mario Gonzalez, 28, poses with his first mic on March 2 at the Haugh Performing Arts Center. His EP “Sunday Blues” is available on iTunes, Spotify and Bandcamp.

Photo courtesy of Mario Gonzalez

Mario Gonzalez spends time with students on Dec. 1, 2016, at Simons Middle School in Pomona. Gonzalez is part of a counseling program called Just Us 4 Youth, based in Pomona.

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We all have dreams, but few really put the work and effort into moving towards those dreams.”

-BOBBY ARCIGA

audio engineer

drove the production of the “Sunday Blues” EP. Gonzalez and Arciga have known each other since high school. Though they had different tastes, Gonzalez was impressed with the quality of Arciga’s productions.

After wanting to work with each

other, but never getting around to it, Arciga started engineering for Gonzalez every now and then after he had worked on a guitar track for one of Gonzalez’s songs.

One day Gonzalez came to Arciga with his ideas after Arciga had graduated from the Recording Technologies Program at Citrus in 2013. From there, they started working on the “Sunday Blues” EP. Gonzalez took a unique approach to his music. He looked at what known artists did in their music and strived to “do the opposite,” he said.

“I look at what the audience is urging for and try to come correct in pleasing their need,” Gonzalez said.

This led him to using more organic sounds with almost no ef-

fects, Arciga described the sound as “raw.”

This way of going about his music does not stop at his sound, It also extends to his lyrics. Gonzalez challenges the common concepts and behaviors most other artists promote and endorse in their music with his own.

This helps set him apart from other artists by taking a different stance in hip hop music.

He doesn’t stop there with his music. Gonzalez said in his Soundcloud profile description he wants to “give hope to people through music.”

The lyrics he writes comes from personal stories in his life and he said he feels his music can reach out to others.

His EP “Sunday Blues” tackles the topics of materialism and do-

mestic violence and how they can damage a person and their relationships. By touching on these issues in his music, Gonzalez connects with the listeners he wants to help.

“I plan to reach as many people as I can, impact people’s lives,” Gonzalez said.

As the name implies, Gonzalez wants to help those facing these kinds of issues in their lives as Hope.

Ruben Cruz, who helped Gonzalez organize the music video production, said, “He was born to make music, share his passion and provide light to those who are in darkness.”

Gonzalez even goes beyond music to help others in troubled situations. He is part of a counseling program called Just Us 4 Youth, based in Pomona.

Just Us 4 Youth works closely with the Pomona School District to offer at-risk youth in their schools and youth in probation mentorship from many people like Gonzalez.

Park West High School is one of those schools. Troubled students are court ordered to attend the school.

“These kids are victims of broken homes,” Gonzalez said, “They have so much heart, they are gifted.”

By using art and recreational activities and being someone that they can talk to, Gonzalez helps give these youths a better future.

“Kids look at you like ‘Who are you,’ Gonzalez said. “It’s pretty tough at first, but once you establish that bond as friends, that’s when you can start the healing.”

Gonzalez has inspired the lives of many kids through this program and has given them someone to turn to in there time of need.

“The name Hope suits him properly,” Cruz said.

Gonzalez can be found on social media at @hopeismusic and @othersideent.

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The cast of “Spring Awakening” rehearses a scene on stage on Jan. 31 at the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

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The Citrus College Visual and Performing Arts Department succeeded in all theatrical elements in its production of Steven Sater’s musical, “Spring Awakening,” on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 at the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

The performance was quite close to professional quality. The cast’s ensemble work was most pleasing, as it was compelling to see talented and passionate individuals perform as one committed body.

Choreography on stage was synchronized. The movement of the set was also intriguing, and was mostly accomplished by the ensemble.

Performers not in a particular scene were still included, as they still spent time seated on stage during the scene, watching those performing.

The directional choice is admiring, with the idea that every performer is productive and featured, and every actor contributes. All characters are manifested in the environment and the plot of the playwright’s work.

Individual performances from the production were equally impressive.

Catherine Tereszczuk did a superb job with her characterizations of leading lady Wendla Bergmann, and she seemed more than suitable for the role. Tereszczuk portrayed Wendla’s naive and innocent personality well.

The same applied for Dillon Klena, who played leading male Melchior Gabor. Klena portrayed Melchior’s radical and independent personality wonderfully.

Vocals by Domenique Dominguez, who played Ilse, Audrey Conte, who played Martha, and Anthony Nappier, who played Moritz Stiefel, were remarkable and unique.

The chemistry and intimacy between the lovers was not only portrayed but felt, especially in the duet between Harrison Schultz, who played Hanschen, and Nicholas Rangel, who played Ernst.

Overall, the vocals of the entire ensemble and the acting of every performer was something to be proud of.

The actors fully committed to the

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Sierra Breese, one of the ensemble members in “Spring Awakening,” rehearses for the show on Jan. 31 at Citrus College..

theatrical movement and staging, especially Klena and Nappier. The intent of the movement from the punches that were thrown in the air to the tableaus was always clear and well-staged and constructed.

Stage combat was portrayed through sounds from the ensemble. The stage slaps were depicted through the collective stomping of feet or the clapping of hands. It was effective in that it was clean to the point of still being authentic, but creative with a musical touch as well.

Dominguez had a particularly strong stage presence that stood out from the rest, along with the red dress she was costumed in for the show. The color seemed to symbol-

ize her character’s struggle, as Ilse is a victim of abuse, and red can often mean pain.

The show also starred Cherie Brown, a true veteran of the theatre and professor at Citrus College. It was an absolute marvel to witness her honest performance.

Lighting for the show was stunning and appropriate to every scene, thanks to the technical crew.

Without the orchestra, conducted by Alan Waddington, the music would not be as live and powerful.

Very little imperfection was seen in this larger-than life, well-casted college performance of “Spring Awakening.” The entire cast and crew should be proud of the well-done performance.

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Citrus sophomore outfielder Jade Nua fields a ball at practice on March 7 at Citrus College. Nua leads the Western State Conference with eight home runs.

went 5-14 away from home.

While this year’s team will only suit up four sophomores, Boxley and her coaching staff look for leaders to step up, regardless of experience.

“We don’t have freshmen and sophomores, we’re a team,” Boxley said. “It doesn’t matter what year you are, just get after it and do what we need as a whole.”

One freshman showing she is willing to get after it is freshman

pitcher Dani Dominguez. Her eight wins and 60 innings pitched puts her first in the conference in both categories.

“She has that little, skinny, scrawny girl body, but she deals like she’s 6’1’’,” Boxley said about her pitcher.

“We like to call her ‘Triple D.’ Dirty Dani Dominguez, because she doesn’t get scared of anybody.”

In addition to Nua’s hot offensive start, the freshmen trio of Valerie Or-

tiz, Jocelyn Alvarado and Mia Escobar have blistered the ball, accumulating a combined 54 hits, 36 runs scored, 26 runs batted in and all are batting above .400.

Citrus College (8-6, 0-0) will prepare for their first conference matchup at 2:30 p.m. March 9 at L.A. Mission College (6-11, 0-0), followed by a home doubleheader against Chaffey College (7-9, 0-0) at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on March 10.

Baseball’s three-game winning streak puts Owls over .500 After a slow start to season, the Owls are beginning to find the winning formula

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The Citrus College softball team concluded its non-conference schedule on Mar. 4 with an 8-0 loss to Mt. San Antonio College.

Despite the scoreless effort versus the Mounties, the Owls have opened their season scoring 122 runs and currently lead the conference in multiple offensive categories, including home runs, hits, runs batted in and runs scored.

Sophomore outfielder and standout Jade Nua leads the conference in home runs with eight.

Nua also sits in second with a .583 batting average and has driven in 27 runs, also good for second in the conference.

Of their first 14 games, Citrus has played only two games on the road, winning both of those matchups, including a 19-0 drubbing at Rio Hondo College on Feb. 15.

Jackie Boxley, in her 13th season as head coach, likes to schedule as many home games as possible during the non-conference portion of the season.

“We have a beautiful complex,” Boxley said. “Some teams come here and say, ‘Wow, this is nice,’ and we already can beat them because mentally, they’re in awe.”

The Owls will look to improve on their 18-22 record from last season, especially on the road where they

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A third of the way into the college baseball season, the Owls have fought back to raise their winning average above .500.

Since spring semester officially began Feb. 22, the team is 6-1, bringing their record on the season to 8-7-1.

Citrus head coach Steve Gomez shared his assessment on what the team has improved on and what still needs to be worked on, still early in the season.

“Pitching the last five games or so we have improved, the pitching needs to stay the same,” Gomez said.

“Defense has not been as solid.

We don’t see consistent bats, we need quality bats.”

Hitting has come in clutch situations, despite the team’s inconsistencies.

Freshman infielder Kristian Scott scored a walk-off hit against Pasadena City College at home Feb. 23 and broke open a stalemate where both teams’ scores mirrored each other inning to inning.

Freshman outfielder Benjamin Aguilera has hit five home runs, accounting for most of the team’s total of eight.

Two of these home runs have come in the past week in a homeand-away split against Moorpark College.

Aguilera leads the team with 16 RBIs, a .644 slugging percentage, and 14 strikeouts.

During their stretch, the Owls have scored 52 runs while only giving up only 18.

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Citrus sophomore left-handed pitcher Brennan Piceno pitches in a game against Moorpark College on March 2 at Citrus College. Piceno has a 2-1 record and a 3.45 ERA.

The Owls have averaged slightly over 10 hits per game in their 6-1 stretch.

Their sole loss was reminiscent of the first few games of the season, where the Owls let their opponents back into the game in close game down the stretch.

The loss came on the road at East Los Angeles College, losing 2-3 after a blown save in the ninth inning.

Citrus put together their best win of the season in a 13-1 victory against L.A. Mission College on March 7 at Citrus College.

Despite L.A. Mission coming in with an impressive 13-4 record, the

Owls jumped out to an early 5-0 lead after two innings.

Scott hit his first home run of the season in the first inning.

In the fourth inning, Scott homered again, giving the Owls 6-0 lead.

Scott finished 4-for-4, with three RBIs and two home runs.

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Roberto Baldanebro (2-1) earned the win, with five innings pitched, four strikeouts and one earned run.

Citrus begins conference play when they travel to face Glendale College at 2 p.m. March 9.

The matchup will serve as a benchmark for how much better the

Owls have improved with Glendale starting the season off with a 14-4 record before conference play starts.

The game will be a preview of a three-game series between the two teams from March 21 to 25.

After the matchup with Glendale, the Owls will return home to face Antelope Valley College at 11 a.m.

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Deja Vu: Owls fall in third round of playoffs Antelope Valley defeats Citrus in playoffs for second straight season

BY JOHN MICHAELIDES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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The Citrus College men’s basketball team’s season came to an end with a third round playoff loss to Antelope Valley for the second straight season.

This Owls’ loss hurt more. Citrus had the home court advantage this time around, the Owl’s Nest a daunting place for a visitor to win in the playoffs. The Owls had already defeated the Marauders twice in the season and entered the game having won nine of its last 10.

And with an opportunity to take the lead on two free throws with 13 seconds to go, Citrus freshman guard Jeremy Smith, who shot 85 percent from the free throw line for the season, missed two free throws setting up final seconds of drama.

Antelope Valley raced up the floor and got the ball into the hands of their playmaker, sophomore guard Reggie Byers, who made a deep three-pointer with 1.3 seconds left.

A final Hail Mary throw from Citrus freshman forward Andrew Ammann was intercepted and the dream of advancing to the state championships was over with the 74-71 loss.

“We fought our hearts out, but we came up short,” first year head coach Brett Lauer said after the loss.

“But as a first year head coach, you couldn’t ask for a better, more unselfish group.”

Citrus thrived all season in Lauer’s uptempo style, outscoring opponents 83.2-72.8 en route to a conference championship and 23-6 regular season record.

After defeating Cerritos College in the second round of the playoffs with

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Citrus sophomore guard Kenneth Cyprian drives the lane while being defended by Antelope Valley freshman guard D’Mauria Jones on March 4 at Citrus College.

Antelope Valley defeated Citrus in the third round of the playoffs for the second straight season.

big performances from sophomore forward Tyler LaCour and Smith, Citrus matched up with Antelope Valley in the brackets again.

The two teams had met at Citrus only 17 days prior, an 81-72 Owls victory.

“They were going at us, attacking the rim, aggressively just attacking,” Byers said after the loss back on Feb. 17.

This time, it was Antelope Valley who were the aggressor, outrebounding Citrus by a significant 53-33

margin and holding Citrus’ outside shooters to 9-for-33 from long range.

The loss was devastating for the sophomores, who were ready to learn from last season’s experience and advance further in the playoffs this year.

“It was a tough loss, but I’ll never forget these memories we have made together this year,” Citrus sophomore guard Kenneth Cyprian said. “It has been a fun ride playing here.”

The season did not end the way the Owls wanted, but it was still a

successful season in terms of their accomplishments.

Lauer became the third head coach in three seasons and immediately turned a 16-14 team with only four returning players into a powerhouse in the state, winning 77 percent of its games.

The Owls were unbeaten at home until the playoff loss to Antelope Valley.

Smith had a phenomenal season, leading the Owls with team-highs of 15.8 points per game and 4.2 assists

per game in his first season.

The Owls will have at least three new starters next season, as sophomore forward Calvin Martin, LaCour and Cyprian move on.

Cyprian finished the season averaging 12.3 points per game and made a team-high 74 three-pointers.

LaCour averaged 10 points per game and Martin averaged 7.9 points per game and 8.4 rebounds per game.

Citrus finishes the season with a 24-7 record.

Swimming team makes a splash into new season

BY HANNAH WALLECK STAFF REPORTER

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With a new season underway, the Citrus College women’s swimming team is adjusting to a new head coach and several new players.

Since Jennifer Spalding accepted the head coaching job in May 2016, the team has shown improvement.

Spalding also serves as head coach of the women’s water polo team.

In her first season at the helm, Spalding led the women’s water polo team to the CCCAA Southern California Regionals in 2016 for the first time in 16 years and has similar ambitions for the swim team.

“I am a lucky coach,” Spalding said. “These girls are putting in the effort and are having a great team experience.”

Spalding has extensive coaching experience. Before arriving at Citrus, Spalding was the head coach at Chaffey College for two years and prior to that, she spent almost a decade as the assistant coach.

Her experience in swim has already helped Citrus’ program grow in numbers. The team has doubled in size from last season, increasing from eight swimmers to 17.

Citrus sophomore swimmer Gabriella Galbraith, a short-distance freestyler, is anticipating a more successful season this year.

“We are expecting to have a more competitive season,” Galbraith said.

“We have a lot more depth and diver-

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The Citrus College women’s swimming team practices on March 2 at Citrus College. The team has doubled in size since Jennifer Spalding became the head coach after last season.

sity and that will be in our favor.”

Megan Card and Hunter Olivier, both first year swimmers at Citrus College, are working hard for the swim meets that lie ahead.

Card will likely swim multiple backstroke events and Olivier will compete in long-distance freestyle events.

“Coach is really pushing us hard in practice to see what we’re best at,” Card said. “She puts each swimmer in the event they are the fastest at, so we are able to score the most points for our team.”

Spalding is not the only new addition to the swim team’s coaching staff this season. Karla Fuertez will

be helping Spalding as an assistant coach this season.

Fuertez swam at Chaffey College before heading off to swim at the University of La Verne.

“Short-term we really want the girls to know what it means to be on the swim team and to realize it isn’t an individual sport,” Fuertez said.

“We are getting the team motivated to stick with it and eventually see if we can grow the swim team and strengthen the program.”

Spalding and Fuertez will head back to Chaffey College at 8 a.m. on March 10 and 11, but this time with Citrus for the Chaffey Invitational Meet.

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