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Football kicks off their season with a new coaching staff and new freshmen players

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September 2, 2009 Volume LXIII Issue 1

A first amendment newspaper

College sets a positive tone for the fall semester

Students scramble to add classes As a result of the budget cuts, class offerings have been dramatically reduced

Dustin Call Clarion News Editor

Sandra Lopez Clarion Managing Editor State budget cuts in public education have been stressful not only on students, but also on faculty, many of whom are part-time instructors.

As of fall 2009, Citrus College is offering 1,148 class sections in contrast to fall 2008, when the 1,326 sections were listed in the class schedule.

Overall, this leaves students with a 13.4 percent decrease in class sections in which to enroll.

The enrollment for full-time equivalent students for fall 2008 was 12,864. This year the state has funded 11,522 full-time equivalent students at Citrus College. However, the target enrollment for fulltime equivalent students for this fall semester has decreased to 11,680 because of the budget cuts.

The community colleges have been funded for fewer students than in the past. Although residents of California who are 18 or older may be admitted to the college, they might not be able to get into classes. Thus, the college enrollment may drop.

For the most part, the classes that were eliminated were higher level courses, those in the 200-level range that continuing students often need to transfer.

According to Sam Lee, dean of language arts, courses were cut based on the question: “Which classes do students need more?”

“Every class we have cut, we could have filled,” Lee said. “Every

Andrew Vasquez Citrus College Clarion With the advent of raging fires in the surrounding mountains, air quality has reached dangerous levels in Glendora and other local cities.

Fires pose danger in air as well as on land Dustin Call Clarion News Editor With multiple wildfires burning across the Southland within the past week, including one in close proximity to Citrus College, officials are urging caution to residents due to poor air quality

caused by smoke.

In its most-recent report, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, an air pollution control agency that monitors the air in four surrounding counties, stated that air quality in the San Gabriel Valley will likely reach “Unhealthy” levels or higher.

The emergency operation team

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Watch a video showing the aftermath of the Morris Dam fire

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Life............pg.5 Spec. Section....pg.7,8,9 Sports...........pg.11 A&E............pg.13 Opinions....pg. 14 Editorials....pg.15

met at Citrus on Aug. 26, shortly after the outbreak of the Morris Fire in nearby Azusa Canyon, to discuss what action must be taken in response to the fires and poor air quality.

In series of memos released to personnel at Citrus and special

Dustin Call Citrus College Clarion In the wake of fires engulfing much of the San Gabriel Valley smoke and ash cover the skies, making it a health risk to be outside for long perids of time.

View slideshow of the Morris Dam fire and the air quality after.

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Citrus College administration, faculty, and staff all gathered at the Haugh Performing Arts Center on Aug. 28 for their annual Convocation, the theme of which this year was “Stayin’ Alive.”

The event, filled with disco balls, bell bottomed pants, and ‘70s tunes, was emceed by the comical Bruce Langford of the Music, Fine and Performing Arts Department.

Meant to kick off the new academic year, Fall 2009 Convocation consisted of introducing new faculty, managers, and ASCC officers; recognizing accomplishments of college employees; and announcing preparations for reaccreditation this semester.

The main element of the event was the State of the College address given by Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., superintendent/president of Citrus College.

“Our theme, ‘Stayin’ Alive’, in two words, paints a picture of our past academic year,”Perri said.

“But for me, the new superintendent/president, three words often went through my mind, ‘I will survive.’”

The 2008 academic year was Perri’s first as superintendent/president at Citrus. Perri feels that it was a significant year for the school, calling it “a year marked by critical accomplishments and progress.”

Perri talked about the challenges Citrus faced as part of the state’s budget crisis. Despite worries of being “upside down,” the school’s budget was balanced.

“We were also challenged to stay alive on many internal fronts,” Perri said. “Be it planning, accreditation, facilities, board policies, emergency preparedness, SLOs, and community outreach, we didn’t miss a beat.

And we managed not only to survive, but to thrive.”

Perri listed highlights of the previous year, which included reaffirming the mission statement, defining college vision and values, developing a new educational master plan, reporting on

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News

September 2, 2009

News Briefs Campus On-campus free-of-charge printing receives new limitations Due to increased printing costs during the past few years, administration is cutting back on the amount free-of-charge pages that can be printed on campus.

Printing requires a student to log-in to a machine, which keeps a record of students’ printing activity. This will enable a limitation of 200 pages per semester per student to be enforced.

Supplemental material packets, which faculty distribute to their students, will also be regulated. These supplements will be printed by Reprographics and given to the Owl Bookshop for students to purchase at the cost of printing. Sheets such as syllabi, exams, and short handouts will continue to be printed as usual.

Administration acknowledges the additional financial burden this will place on students, however the money saved from printing costs will be able to be put back to use for classroom instruction. Other resources such as Blackboard have been suggested to be used by faculty to post information for students. Distance Education staff are available to assist faculty if it is their first time posting to Blackboard.

A limitation will also be placed on faculty printing and copying. Faculty will only be allowed to print/copy 1,000 sheets per semester on networked printers and copiers. Machines will be modified to require access codes that will be provided to faculty.

Local Glendora 17-year-old boy missing, police asking for help GLENDORA - A 17-year-old boy who went missing last week hasn't turned up and police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding him, police said Tuesday.

Vincent Antonio Giovanazzi left his Glendora home about 5 p.m.

Aug. 27 and was supposed to be picked up by a friend, who was going to drive them to the library, police said.

But Giovanazzi never made it to the library, and never returned home.

Police checked a number of spots Giovanazzi usually frequents and could not find him, Det. Deborah Campbell said. The boy's cell phone is off and he hasn't returned any messages, Campbell said.

Family members told police that this behavior is uncharacteristic of the teen, and they are concerned for his safety.

Officials do not suspect foul play.

"So far they are investigating this just as a runway," said Glendora police Sgt. James De Mond. "There are no other suspicious circumstances or criminal elements that we are looking into at this time."

Giovanazzi is known to frequent Covina, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Venice Beach and Colby Trail in Glendora.

Giovanazzi is described as Italian with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is 6-feet tall and weights 170 pounds.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Glendora Police Department at (626) 914-8250.

Courtesy of San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Beyond August deemed deadliest month of Afghan war for US troops KABUL (AP) - Bombs killed four NATO troops Monday - two Americans and two Britons - ending the deadliest month of the war for U.S. forces as the top NATO commander called for a new strategy to confront the Taliban.

The U.S. military said the two Americans were killed in separate explosions in southern Afghanistan, but gave no further details. Their deaths brought to 47 the number of U.S. troops who have died in the Afghan war in August - three more than in July which had been the deadliest month.

In London, the British Ministry of Defense said the two British soldiers were killed by a bomb on a foot patrol north of Lashkar Gah, a southern Afghan city where Prime Minister Gordon Brown paid a surprise visit last weekend and promised help for his embattled force.

U.S. casualties have been mounting since President Barack Obama ordered 21,000 more American troops to Afghanistan, shifting the focus of the war on Islamic extremism from Iraq to this country where the global conflict began nearly eight years ago.

Since the reinforcements began arriving last spring, American deaths have climbed from six in April to 12 in May, 24 in June to more than 40 for the next two months as U.S. troops push into areas of the country long under Taliban rule.

Courtesy of The Associated Press

Dr. Perri Courtney Mitchell, Citrus College Clarion

Superintendent/president welcomes students to new year Dear Students: Welcome to the 2009-2010 academic year at Citrus College! I hope that you are ready to begin a productive, enlightening, and exciting year—one that places you closer to your academic goals and career aspirations.

Each fall, our faculty, staff, and administrators welcome our new and returning students with enthusiasm and optimism. We know that this is an important time in your life.

In many ways, you are like an artist with a vision and a blank canvas. It is a pleasure to help you transform this canvas into something of real and lasting value.

As a future Citrus College alumnus, you will be joining the ranks of many successful professionals, such as grads Alex Vasquez, assignment desk editor at NBC; Sonia Melendez, editor of Hispanic Link; Joseph Siyam, talent coordinator for Access Hollywood; and Anthony Graglia, owner of NsaneGraphics.com. Last year, we awarded over 1,000 associate degrees, certificates of achievement, and skill awards to the Class of 2009.

Perhaps your goals include transferring to a university such as UC Berkeley, Columbia University, Cal Poly Pomona, USC, or UCLA to pursue a bachelor’s degree in fields such as sociology, biology, business or fine arts. Citrus students transfer to four-year institutions throughout the state and across the nation.

We know that for students to be successful, they must identify and take advantage of college resources; acquire good study skills; and seek out the best career and aca-

demic advice. As you plan your educational career, please keep in mind that Citrus College offers a myriad of programs and services that will keep you on track. Our dedicated faculty and staff members are eager to help you navigate around any obstacles you may encounter.

No doubt you have noticed some construction projects underway on campus, including our impressive Student Services Building located just off Citrus Avenue. As a Citrus student you will benefit from receiving instruction and services in many new, state-of-the-art facilities, including our Math/Science Building, our Center for Innovation, and our Vocational Technology Building. Many of our facilities also feature the latest instructional equipment that will prove valuable to your education.

I am pleased to tell you that over the course of this academic year, you will receive instruction, mentoring, and advisement from some of the finest educators and most student-oriented employees that any college could offer.

We are a college that places students first, and our faculty and staff are truly committed to your success.

On behalf of our Board of Trustees and the college community—welcome—we are pleased that you have chosen to attend Citrus College. We hope you will study hard, learn well and enjoy your time with us.

Sincerely, Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. Superintendent/President

Cuts: fewer class offerings affect academic prospects dean knows that cutting a class is cutting an opportunity for a student.”

Nursing major Maricela Villegas, 21, a continuing student, said “It’s getting harder and harder getting classes. I couldn’t get the one class I really needed. They only offered one anatomy class and, like, three labs.”

Villegas explained that she needs anatomy before she can enroll in physiology, which she needs to apply for the nursing program.

Without anatomy, she will lose a year of school, since CSU campuses are accepting only fall 2010 applicants.

Reducing the number of class sections means that many parttime faculty and “on call” employees, many of whom are student workers, have been adversely affected.

For students who were hoping to transfer in the spring 2010 semester, it came as a shock when CSU officials announced that they will not be accepting spring applicants.

Nevertheless, Citrus College counselor Gracie Retamoza encourages students to finish courses required under their major prep.

If students have already completed all their required major prep courses, then she suggests taking transferable electives to raise their GPA scores.

However, students should not accumulate more than 70 units because they will be considered juniors, and those extra units will not transfer to CSU, she said.

Private schools, such as the University of La Verne, are still accepting spring applicants. La Verne accepts CSU GE requirements. If interested, students should apply no later than Dec. 1.

In order to compensate for the loss of a semester, some students are working full-time to save extra money.

Business administration major Oscar Rios, 20, has applied to the military.

“I’m going to lose eight months of school between winter semester until next fall. I might as well lose three years and join the military,” he said.

Rios plans to attend classes part-time while he serves in the military and then use the G.I. Bill to pursue his master’s degree.

The application process for CSU for fall 2010 begins Oct. 1 and ends Nov. 30.

For assistance in the Career/Transfer Center students are encouraged to make appointments two weeks in advance by calling (626) 914-8639. Students must begin the transfer process prior to their appointment by creating a username and password on CSU mentor’s website www.csumentor.edu.

Sandra Lopez can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Quality: fires pose health risks for campus and surrounding areas messages that appeared promptly on the college’s website, Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D, superintendent/president of Citrus College, announced that all outdoor sports practices were being canceled or moved indoors, and that lines at student service buildings were also be moved indoors. She has also said those at the Child Development Center are remaining indoors.

Perri urged everyone at Citrus to stay indoors and encouraged those who have health problems, such as respiratory issues, or who feel ill to go home.

Specifically, Perri suggested that students take advantage of indoor spaces, such as the Campus Center or the Learning Resource Center.

Her most recent post on the college’s website also shared a central message from the staff at the Student Health Center: “Limit outside activity and exposure.”

The Student Health Center is prepared to provide information

and help to students who might be experiencing breathing problems. It also has masks available for those who want them.

Perri herself was making the rounds on the first day of classes to make sure that caution was being taken and that people were remaining indoors as much as possible “Pretty much anywhere where there was students, I was out there to just check on the conditions, ensure they were indoors, and then also check on how the buildings were holding up,” Perri said.

With the large amount of students that were in the LRC in particular, along with the Campus Center and the cafeteria, Perri wanted to make sure that everything was under control.

As for athletics, Jody Wise, dean of physical education and athletics, said that she is monitoring the air quality hour-by-hour, adding that outdoor sports practices were still canceled on Tuesday and that the alumni soccer

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Dr. Geraldine Perri Superintendent/President

game had also been canceled.

The football team has its first game scheduled at home against Santa Ana College on Saturday. A decision will be made on Friday whether the game will take place, due to poor air quality, or if the game can be played at Santa Ana due to better air conditions there.

Perri has had previous experience dealing with fires during her tenure at a college in the San

Diego area, and understands the dangers that they pose.

She has made sure that the Citrus Alert system is working properly so that in case of an emergency, students and employees will be notified via e-mail or text message.

Students and employees can submit their contact information for these alerts by clicking on the link located on the college’s main web page.

Perri’s updates have and will continue to be posted on the college’s website along with links to local authorities and information so that everyone at Citrus College and even the surrounding community can be informed about dangers and be given advice. “I think our broader goal is always looking at how we educate folks and give them the opportunity to educate themselves,” Perri said.

Dustin Call can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Andrew Vasquez Citrus College Clarion Fine and performing arts professor Bruce Langford acts as the MC for the Citrus College Convocation, an event that is meant as a welcome to the new academic year for the faculty, staff and administration.

College: convocation marks new year progress in advancing the strategic plan, outlining activities for the year in the new annual implementation plan, and publishing new college information booklets.

The next focus for Citrus, according to Perri, is reaffirmation of accreditation. She explained that many individuals have worked hard on producing a selfstudy as part of the reaccreditation preparations.

“As we completed our selfstudy,” Perri said, “it gave us the opportunity to validate our strengths and acknowledge areas in need of enhancement.”

The accreditation committee

will be visiting Citrus this October to observe the campus and conduct interviews, which might include students.

Perri also reported that the Board of Trustees had also been active in the last year, approving 149 board policies and administrative procedures. The board will continue updating their policies until all 330 are completed.

As a result of the state budget crisis, course offerings and budgets in all areas of Citrus have been reduced. However, certain measures taken during last fall semester, the budget for next year is expected to be balanced.

In the last year, college offi-

cials have also developed a comprehensive plan for handling emergencies, which meets state and federal standards. An emergency operations center has also been created and filled with new technology and trained staff members.

“It has all come together like a prayer,” Perri said.

A significant amount of construction has been taking place on campus for some time. Over the summer, the walkways in the Campus Center Mall were repaved, the gym was refurbished, the new Vocational Technology building was opened, and the new stadium concession

stand and field house have been furthered toward their ribbon cutting. The new Student Services Building is still under construction.

“As you can see, it has been one very productive year,” Perri concluded. “We’ve done it all and we’ve done it well.”

Dustin Call can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

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Life

September 2, 2009

Dustin Call Clarion News Editor Few college-age people find themselves married while still attending school. In fact, most college students probably feel that being married would make college more difficult, not to mention less exciting. Others, like myself, however, have found that being married while still in college is well worth the effort.

I am joined in my opinion by Anazarry Danganan, a fellow married Clarion writer and a co-contributor to this column. Each issue we will rotate in sharing our experi-

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Life Editor Courtney Mitchell - ccclarion@hotmail.com

ences of what it’s like to be to be married with classes.

This is my sixth semester of community college, but only my second as a full-time student. I have not attended school full-time since my first semester, the same semes-

ter I met my wife, Stephanie. We have been married for a year and two months now.

Being married and needing to support my wife has meant that I have had to work full-time, which has resulted in me attending school only part-time.

This semester, we felt it was time for me to return to attending school on a full-time basis. This meant that I had to quit my job in order to make room for classes, my position as an associate editor for the Clarion, and a part-time position on campus.

While my wife also works, quitting my full-time job has meant that we do not have the income to continue living in our downtown Pomona apartment.

I have been searching for parttime evening work, but even when I find a job, we will still not have enough income to afford a place of our own.

Thus, we are now living in a backhouse at my in-laws’ place.

This, of course, has its challenges: little privacy, lack of independence, having to fight past five dogs in order to get to our front door. But, such is the price paid for mixing school and marriage.

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The very words you are reading were re-written on paper by her, as I dictated them, after our computer crashed.

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vate me to hurry and finish at Citrus College and transfer out of state. By that time, I will probably want to be as far away from family as possible.

But when you marry your wife, you marry her family by default, and you have no choice but to love them. Lucky for me, that’s not hard.

To some readers, being married might sound like the end of life itself. Au contraire, it is the most rewarding experience I have ever had and worth every hardship.

If it weren’t for my wife, I would still be studying psychology, on my way to life in a lab coat trying to figure out what’s wrong with your brain.

While that career might pay well, it wouldn’t have made me happy,

and my wife knew that. Luckily, she put me back on the right path, a path I should never have strayed from: journalism.

My wife is always there to comfort me and set me straight when I mess up, which happens more often than I would like to admit.

The very words you are reading were re-written on paper by her, as I dictated them, after our computer crashed.

Being married is all about tackling life’s challenges together. It’s important to find someone with whom you can do that.

Knowing someone is committed to staying by your side through hell and high water forever is more comforting that any insurance policy that gold could buy.

Being committed to them forever lets you feel more love and happiness than you could ever have dreamed of.

When you find the right person, even if it’s your very first semester and you still have seven years to go until graduation, don’t pass her up.

Dustin Call can be reached at clarion.news@live.com

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David R. Greene

Meet the New Faculty What would you like your students to know about you as a person?

I am sarcastic and my classes are based on adult learning. I like to use humor during class.

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, coin collecting, science fiction, bowling, cinema.

Department: Nursing

Salima Allahbachayo

Attended: University of Phoenix, BSN, MSN Describe your teaching style.

I enjoy interactive teaching. I like to include students during class discussion and I aim to provide a nurturing and positive learning environment.

Hobbies/Interests: Taking care of my kids, spending time with my husband, and writing poetry.

Christopher J. Eckeard

Attended: UCLA - Family Department: Nursing Nurse Practitioner What is the most important lesson students learn in your class?

My major goal is to instill professionalism among my students, to be conscious when working in the field, and to be safe and promote safety among their co-workers.

Hobbies/Interests: Automotive restoration performance and racing, and motorcycle riding.

Attended: Chaffey College, Citrus College, and Cal Department: Automotive Tech Poly Pomona

Life

September 2, 2009

ASCC president speaks Hello, my name is Karlyn On a lighter note, I would like to Bradley and I am the President of tell you of all the fun stuff that will the Associated Students of Citrus be happening this semester. On College.

Wednesday, Sept. 16, and Thursday, I would like to take this oppor- Sept. 17, the Inter-Club Council tunity to welcome you to Citrus will be having their Club Rush.

College. Whether this is your first Come out and see what clubs Citor fifth semester here, I welcome rus has to offer you to get you conyou. nected with your campus and other I am excited to say that the like-minded students. Huntington ASCC Executive Board members Hospital in Pasadena will have an are all ready and willing to serve the on-campus blood drive simultanestudents. In these times of educa- ously with Club Rush. tional uncertainty, I urge you to tell If you want to help out more in us, the executive board, how we can your community, then visit the better serve you.

Campus Center I would like to Mall on Sept. 30 urge all students for the Volunteer to stay informed Fair. Sunday, Oct. 4 of both college These two leadership the Citrus College policy and state Foundation will be conferences will give having its 12th anpolitics. Be aware of decisions that student leaders the nual “A Taste of not only your stu- tools necessary to con- Autumn”event. dent government tinue our never-ending On Oct. 7 in celeand campus are battle of student advo- bration of Latino making, but also Heritage Month cacy. those of your Citrus College state officials. will be visited The represenby past influentatives that have tial Latino leadKarlyn Bradley ers in “Portraits been elected into ASCC President of Courage.” these positions are meant to be The campus representing you, the people, and will have its accreditation visit Oct. the decisions that they make can 12-15, and the Associated Students impact you tremendously. Make will be celebrating the diversity and sure you are being represented traditions of Citrus College. On properly. We must all come to- Oct. 22, the ASCC will be hosting gether and fight for our futures.

“Disability Awareness Day.”

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Karlyn Bradley ASCC leaders will be attending the CCCSSA Conference, as well as the Student Senate’s General Assembly, this fall. These two leadership conferences will give student leaders the tools necessary to continue our never-ending battle of student advocacy. In December, we will have our annual food and toy drive to wrap up the semester. We have a busy semester ahead of us.

Please feel free to come and visit us in the Student Government Office, located in the Campus Center if you have questions or concerns.

Let us have a good semester and an even better school year! I wish you all nothing but the best.

Karlyn Bradley ASCC President

September 2, 2009

Special Section

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Focus On Freshmen

Lost on an island called Citrus D.K. Heller Clarion Opinions Editor

An Island Called Citrus pg. 7

Student ‘Get List’ pg. 8

Seeking Transfer Guidance pg. 9

Do’s and Don’t’s pg. 9

It is your first day of college.

You feel a bit overwhelmed as you step onto the unfamiliar Citrus College campus.

You worry about how you will get across campus from your first class to your second in five minutes, plus squeeze in a restroom break and not be late.

You face palm as you are reminded that you forgot to locate the restrooms on the map last night.

Panic wells inside as beads of perspiration threaten to destroy the calm exterior you attempt to radiate.

Do not panic.

Your lack of preparation will not tear a rift in the space-time continuum and life as you know it will not end—there is a restroom nearby.

Every Citrus student has experienced that first day of college life.

You will notice as you walk across campus that people actually look at you and smile.

You do exist.

You will discover that Citrus instructors are interested in your success and so is the staff of the Citrus College Clarion.

In this Special Section, we have provided you with a “get list.” It is a map of the campus that shows key areas you will need to know.

Our intrepid reporters have provided you with a “do’s and don’t’s list” that will help you adapt more easily to college life.

Many students want to transfer to a four-year college. We have thought of that, also. In this section you will find an article on transferring.

Relax and enjoy the Citrus experience free of dreaded headfirst, high school trash can tours.

College is almost painless.

Oh, and about being extremely lost; you could not ask to be stranded with a nicer, more helpful group of people.

Welcome to the island called Citrus College.

Survive and enjoy.

D.K. Heller can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

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These students are fully prepared for the first day of school with backpacks and bags in toe as they head off to their next class.

The Hayden Library is the best place to study, check out books, use computers, and much more.

For free access to the computer labs, you can sign up for a user name and password that is good for the whole semester.

The Stuffed Owl Cafe is a quick and easy place to grab breakfast, lunch, or a snack, without having to leave campus.

The Owl Bookshop is usually always filled with students getting books, supplies, and snacks, and employees will help find whatever books you need.

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Student ‘Get List’ Courtney Mitchell Clarion Life Editor Starting at a new school can be exciting yet intimidating.

With so many events, activities, clubs, and services on campus, it might be difficult for new students to get acquainted with Citrus.

Here to help new students is the “Get List,”a compilation of all the hottest places on campus.

1. Get Fit The best deal for a fitness pass is found right on campus. The pass is open to students as well as all members of the community. Students have the best rate at $50 every six months. A fitness pass includes use of the fitness center, aquatic center, and aerobic classes.

Fitness Center: (626) 914-8800 ext. 5558 2. Get Hot The Citrus Cosmetology Program not only teaches students the latest cosmetic treatments but also acts as a salon, open for appointments. They offer inexpensive beauty treatments that can help you look great for cheap.

Appt. Desk: (626) 335-1234 3. Get Fed Located right below the campus

center, the Stuffed Owl Cafe offers yummy food and daily specials for a low cost. Student who are on the go have fast access to pizza, salads, sandwiches, various entrees, and more.

Cafe Hours: M-Th 6 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Friday 4. Get a Job Need extra cash? The Student Employment Services is a free job referral service for currently enrolled students as well as alumni. Located on the first floor of the ED building, SES can help you find a job on campus or off campus, in virtually any kind of work. Job listings are posted in the SES office as well as online.

Student Services Website: www.citruscollege.edu/ stdntsrv/ses 5. Get Fun The Campus Center, located right across from the bookstore, is a one-stop shop for fun. Not only is it a great place to study or hold meetings, but it is also a fun place to hang out. With a big screen TV, comfy couches, and arcade games, the fun never ends. With a current ASCC sticker, the campus center also offers discount tickets to local theme parks, including Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Raging Waters.

Campus Center Hours: M-Fri 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

6. Get Friends A perfect way to meet new friends on campus is to join a campus club. During Club Rush, representatives from all the clubs set up in the Campus Center Mall in hopes that new members will join. From Alpha Gamma Sigma to Turntablism, there really is a club for everyone. Want to start your own club? Contact the Student Affairs office in the Handy Campus Center to help start your new club.

Student Affairs Office: (626) 9148601 Club Rush: Sept. 16 and 17 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

perience.”Applications are being accepted for Spring 2010 in Spain. The program is open to all students who will complete or have completed 12 units with a GPA of 2.5 prior to departure.

Office: (626) 914-8560 9. Get Funded Although budgets are tight, there are still opportunities to receive financial aid. Students can apply through FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Other ways to receive money for school is through scholarships, Cal Grants, and the Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver. More information can be found at the Citrus College website at www.citruscollege.edu.

Financial Aid Office: (626) 9148592

7. Get Healthy The Student Health Center offers free over-the-counter medication, birth control, counseling, and AIDS/STD testing. Popular services include free aspirin’s, cough drops, cramp tabs, and 10cent condoms.

Health Center: (626) 914-8671 Hours: M-Th 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.- Noon

10. Get Smart Located on the second floor of the EDC building is the Tutoring Center. They offer up to three hours a week of free tutoring on all subjects.

Tutoring Center: (626) 914-8570 Hours: M-Th 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

8. Get Cultured Need a semester escape? Studying abroad is one of the best ways to get an “enlightening, maturing, and life-changing ex-

Courtney Mitchell can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

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Special Section

September 2, 2009

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Do’s and Don’t’s for first-year students Anazarry Danganan Clarion Staff Writer Whether you are new to campus or you are a returning student, there are several things you must understand for college success.

Don’t set yourself up for failure. You know yourself. Change doesn’t happen over night. It is a matter of consistency and prioritizing responsibly.

For the party animal: DO add classes Tuesday if you plan to paint the town red every weekend, or possibly add an afternoon Monday class.

DON’T add a 7 a.m class just so you can cram in more credits.

If you party hard or are a night owl, think again.

For the fashion conscious student Students want to look their very best on their first couple days, or even weeks, at school.

Trust me: priority for appearance will be less important toward finals.

Ladies, DON’T wear heels the first couple weeks of school, you still have to find your classes.

Consider the distance and carry-

ing those heavy textbooks. Possibly, rock heels on special occasions such as presentations or events.

DO prepare to walk a lot. This isn’t your local work office or high school. Wear flats or gladiators. You will still look cute walking around campus.

For the procrastinators: DON’T show up a mere 30 minutes before class and expect to be on time or to find parking.

DO show up at least one hour ahead, preferably 1 hour and 30 minutes, so you can map out your classes and get good parking, without a total meltdown.

DO show up to class every day. If you study last minute, like most students, actually being in class helps your grade, and your brain remembers more material.

DO every assignment and extra credit from the beginning of the semester so you don’t have to cram work toward the end.

DON’T expect every professor to let you make up work, also, some professors don’t believe in extra credit. Beware.

A must for all college students: DO meet with a counselor ASAP to discuss your student ed-

ucational plan. You want to maximize your time in a community college and get out and/or transfer. This is your goal!

DON’T take all your fun, unnecessary classes during your first year and your general educational courses later. You will end up wasting more time, money, and stress.

DO immediately arrange an appointment with a counselor at the Transfer Center. Even if you think you have two years, time passes quickly.

It is better to decide which university you can see yourself attending, and the Transfer Center can help.

DON’T wait until your second year to think about transferring.

By that time you have missed scholarship opportunities or campus visits scheduled earlier in the year.

DO make yourself known to your professors so they know where you stand in their classes and that you care.

DON’T make yourself invisible because some professors see more than 300 students each day, and they might not realize that you need help unless you ask for it.

DO take each class seriously.

Education is a valuable tool that young people in less-privileged circumstances wish they could pursue.

DON’T take up a seat in class if you are not serious. There are too many other students who need to add that class, and you are blocking their chances of moving on.

efit from your thoughts.

For the person with A.D.D.: DO buy colorful school supplies and colored pens to keep up your interest when reading or studying written material.

DON’T get carried away and turn in assignments or essays in pink or multicolored ink. You will get no credit and it’s not mature. You are in college; you type your work.

DO sit in the front of class if you struggle to concentrate. Otherwise you are setting yourself up for failure.

DON’T sit next to people who might distract you from learning.

Finally: DO come to each class with an empty cup, meaning with an open mind, ready to absorb new ideas.

DON’T come to class thinking you know everything already. You might miss important new concepts, and if you really know all the material, what are you doing in that class anyway?

DON’T be one of those students who raise their hand and talk about an array of topics unrelated to the class or discussion.

You might be distracting, and others might miss necessary material in class.

Good luck and make this year a successful one! Only YOU determine your success. You are in charge.

Express yourself: DO submit news tips, feature stories, articles, photos, drawings, and opinions to the Clarion, or your local newspaper.

DO express your opinions or beliefs out loud. Others may ben-

Special interest: DO take a speech class with Professor Tasha Van Horn. You will gain wisdom.

DON’T add Professor Van Horn’s class if you are not willing to work or are not serious. You don’t want to find out why.

Anazarry Danganan can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Seeking transfer guidance Andrew Vasquez Clarion Editor in Chief For most incoming freshmen, they are coming onto the Citrus College campus, reluctantly and somewhat depressed.

They are coming back from the high that their senior year gave them. The thoughts of a new start and a world of endless possibilities still swimming in their heads.

However, their depression and reluctance comes from the fact that since their freshman year of High School they have been brought up to think that going to a four-year university was a sign they succeeded in high school.

Many hold the common misconception that community colleges are only for lazy and low achieving post high school students and returning adults.

And in holding this misconception many, post-high school grads turn it into a self-fulfilling prophecy.

But it doesn’t have to be that way!

At Citrus there are opportunities to go wherever you want to go or be whatever you want to be.

If you haven’t decided where you want to transfer or you do, and you know what you want to major in there are academic counselors in the Admissions Office and the Career/Transfer Center that are here to assist you.

I would recommend making an appointment at the Career/Transfer Center counselor because their schedules are less booked than the counselors at the Admis-

Andrew Vasquez Citrus College Clarion New on campus, Maurice Williams takes a break from classes and hangs out with friends before heading off to football practice.

sions Office. The transfer center counselors also have more access to college information materials and more time to research the colleges you’re interested in.

And if you visit a certain one regularly and they become familiar with you they will do research on whatever information you need if they do not have the information already.

Just remember, when you make an appointment with a counselor at the Career/Transfer Center, do not be late!

Arrive at least fifteen minutes early. To make an appointment with the Career/Transfer Center call (626)9148639.

Three missed appointments and you wont be able to schedule one again ahead of time for the rest of the semester.

The college also hosts college fairs on campus, where different four-year universities send representatives to talk to students about transferring to their school.

From USC and UCLA to Cal State Fullerton and Cal Poly Pomona, there are often a good variety of UC, CSU and private colleges attending so that students have options to explore.

But other than having ways to transfer, Citrus also has many opportunities for you to explore or get trained for careers.

The cosmetology and nursing programs and the Clarion newspaper are all vehicles for students to get trained for a specific career path.

And then once you complete the program, or in the case of the Clarion, gain as many examples of your work as you feel

are necessary, you can either work towards your degree or even start your career.

So with all of these opportunities there is no reason to fret once you arrive here.

Community College is not the bottomless pit filled with losers that many people think it is. Like any other educational institution, it’s a place where those that want to succeed, succeed, and those that do not have the drive or desire to do well, don’t.

So take advantage of the opportunities here that will get you where you want to be, there are a lot.

And at $26 a unit you’re getting them pretty cheap.

Andrew Vasquez can be reached at clarion_eic@yahoo.com cmyk

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Sports September 2, 2009

Sports Editor Irene Davis - ccclarion@hotmail.com

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Volleyball team to play first home game on Friday Courtney Mitchell Clarion Life Editor

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he 2009 volleyball season looks promising as the Citrus Owls gear up for their first home game against Fullerton College on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.

Approaching his third season as Owls’ head coach, Shin Jung said that he couldn’t be happier with how the team is playing.

“It’s too early to tell, but this is going to probably be the best team so far,” Jung said.

The Owls look good on paper with only five returning sophomores and ten new freshmen.

Among the freshmen are four players in particular who look promising: a libero, an outside hitter, a middle, and a setter.

During training season, the team’s main focus has been defense and transition. “That is what’s

“

It’s too early to tell, but this is going to probably be the best team so far.

”

Shin Jung Owls’ volleyball head coach

going to score us points,” Jung said.

Jung also said that “with more freshmen than sophomores on the court this season, the team dynamic tends to be “more passive, creating fewer natural leaders.”

However, “we have a few players who mesh well with everyone and will be our captains on the court,” Jung said.

“With a junior college, you never know what is going to happen.”

Freshman libero Tatiana Elisapeta Quiocho expressed excitement about the new season.

She said she is ready to see how her new team will compete.

A graduate of Walnut High School, Quiocho has played volleyball for three years, most of which she spent as a libero and a setter.

“It is different from high school.

It is more intense and we are playing with girls who have more experience,” Quiocho said. “Our setter Lauren is amazing, and I love Shin.

I feel really good about the season.”

With good coaches and good players, it seems everyone is excited for the season to begin.

Courtney Mitchell can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

Courtney Mitchell Citrus College Clarion Victoria Praeger, opposite outside hitter, leaps up to spike the ball during pre-season practice inside the Citrus College gym.

Football starts season with new staff, atmosphere Irene Treasure Davis Clarion Sports Editor After having one of the worse seasons in Citrus College history, dealing with former head coach Kevin Emerson resignation controversy, as well as rushing for a total of 468 yards for the 2008 season, the Owls’ football team sees last season as a thing of the past and believes there’s a “new atmosphere” on Citrus’ football field.

Even with the fire scares, the Owls held their first live team scrimmage Aug. 27 at Citrus Stadium.

New head coach Ron Ponciano gave his view on the group’s effort.

“We played very flat today,” he said. “Some played well and some without energy, but we also went a couple days without practice because of the fires, so that didn’t help much.”

Ponciano had no hesitation to say what he thought about the compariso of the two seasons.

“We’re way better. It’s not even close, and that’s the fun thing about it,” he said. “The team has matured. There’s more talent and we have substantially gotten better.”

In case you might have suppressed last year’s season, the Owls were (2-8), (1-5) in their first year of the new National Division Central Conference.

The Owl’s total offense consisted of 2,932 yards. Of that, total passing racked up 2,464 yards, while total rushing recorded 468 yards.

Returning sophomore tailback Isaac Tucker led the Owls in rushing with 395 yards on 114 carries,

averaging 39.5 yards/game last season.

Ponciano spoke of his optimism regarding the backfield.

“We happen to be really blessed at this position,” he said. “We have some guys and its exciting.”

With the new coaching staff this season, players see a 180 from last year.

“The new offense is clicking,” returning sophomore defensive back Christyn Lewis said. “They got us a little, but everyone is making big plays on both ends of the ball.”

Lewis continued to give his insight on the team’s progress.

“This year is a complete 180 from last year. We’re more mature now; we know what’s going to come and what to expect.”

The Owls also seem to have some promising additions in the quarterback slot.

Newly added freshman quarterback Byron Ingram had an impressive high school career and comes from a background of football talent. “[Ingram] is looking great,” Lewis said. “He’s a fast learner and looks like he’s been here before.”

Returning on the defensive end, sophomore linebacker Bronze Withem led the Owls with 90 tackles in 2008 season.

With a new defensive coordinator Martin Bacon, the defense is looking sharp. There are several packages they will be using to stop their opponents.

Still, Ponciano expressed his only concern he has for the team.

“We have a lot of talent this year,” Ponciano said. “The only issue is, will anyone emerge as a

Andrew Vasquez Citrus College Clarion The Owls football program heads into the Fall 2009 season with an almost entirely new coaching staff, and with its string of freshmen and returning players hopes to dominate the National Division Central Conference. leader?” juries.” and fight for 60 minutes.”

Continuing, Ponciano menThe Owls prepare to face off Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. tioned the passion he has for the against Santa Ana College on Sept.

“We’ll be ready,” he said. “Let’s Owls.

5 at the Citrus Stadium. Last year at just say there’s a new atmosphere “I love this team and staff,” he this time, the Dons defeated the said. “Overall, this is a fun group to Owls, 28-20.

Irene Treasure Davis be around and a pleasure to watch.”

“We have a more serious look on can be reached at “I couldn’t have asked for a big- our face,” Lewis said. “We’re not ger improvement and the coolest going in arrogant. We’re going to ccclarion@hotmail.com part about this all is there are no in- show them respect, but compete

A&E September 2, 2009 Five must-see movies you might have missed Page 13 Citrus College Clarion

Sandra Lopez

practiced witchcraft.

Clarion Managing Editor

Bully Based on a true story, “Bully” is about a group of teenagers that takes violent revenge against one of their so-called friends. Bobby, the victim, is depicted as a constant abuser of both his best friend and girlfriend. Amidst an atmosphere of drugs, sex, and abuse, these teens soon find out the consequence of murder.

This movie shows real-life teens whose reality collides with a violent dream. Not only do Bobby’s victims get penalized, but the friends of the victims also get caught up with the adrenaline and rush of becoming murderers.

Sometimes, all it takes to change your perspective is a visit to the movie theater, or even just the video store. Here is a list of a few films that blew this cinema junkie’s mind.

The Devils This movie is based on the original book “The Devils of Loudun”

by Aldous Huxley. It focuses on a group of nuns living in 17th Century France and Father Gandier.

The priest is not only seen as the ruler of the town, but to most women he is also seen as a strong sexual desire. Power-driven Cardinal Richelieu is angered by Father Grandier’s power and seeks to destroy him.

This movie is not only based on a book, but on historical events as well. Father Grandier was a historical figure who was burned at the stake because of the belief that he

Kids Written at the time by 19-yearold Harmony Korine, “Kids” is about an HIV-positive teenage boy named Telly whose mission in life is to sleep with as many virgins as possible. When a former lover

life to the extent of awareness and unravels the quantum field that lies underneath the waking life we call reality.

Photo courtesy of www.thelastminuteblog.com learns that she is HIV-positive after What the BLEEP do we only sleeping with Telly, she goes know!?

This is a part-documentary/partout on a quest to find him before he spreads the virus to yet another movie based on quantum physics and the extent of human consciousness. unsuspecting young girl.

“Kids” is the type of movie that It follows a photographer through every hormone-crazed person her daily life as viewers see just how should watch. It does not just bring quantum physics rule her world.

In a world where people are so attention to HIV-positive people in the world, but shows that anyone preoccupied with physical reality, many fail to see the big picture of can be a victim to it. life. This movie helps people value

Into the Wild This is an inspiring movie based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young college graduate. He abandons all of his personal belongings and donates his $24,000 in savings, then spends the following months hitchhiking, meeting new people, and finally living his dream of surviving on his own in the wilderness of Alaska.

This movie gives an alternate perspective to simply living the normal post-college life. McCandless takes the journey of a lifetime and follows his dreams, even though they do not involve the normal future of a graduate student.

Sandra Lopez can be reached at selopez168@yahoo.com

12th Annual

A Taste of Autumn Sunday, October 4, 2009 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Citrus College's premier food and wine event that raises money for student scholarships and programs.

The event provides a fun evening of delicious food and drinks, excellent entertainment, a talented art exhibit and sale and a silent auction.

Admission for the 2009 event: $75 per person prior to September 28, 2009, and $80 per person thereafter.

Faculty and staff receive a special employee pre-event discount price of $65 (limit of four guests).

Payroll deduction is available.

Call (626) 914-8825 for more information.

You must be 21 or older to attend.

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September 2, 2009

Logos magazine... Oh how I will miss thee Courtney Mitchell Clarion Life Editor Just recently I have learned that my favorite class on the Citrus College campus will not be offered this semester due to budget cuts.

It is absolutely heartbreaking when a class is cut because the state has no money.

The magazine production class was the sole class I looked forward to every week and even through stressful at times, the creativity was endless.

For those of you who do not already know, Citrus College used to put out three issues of Logos magazine each semester: two in print that could be found in issues of the Clarion and the third to be viewed online.

Though we had an adviser, it was completely student organized and few topics were off limits.

In just one semester, we learned to take pictures, edit

them with Photoshop, create a layout on InDesign and write creatively.

Our adviser dove in teaching us everything he has experienced, learned, and witnessed.

Waleed Rashidi is not only a professor at Citrus, but also a radio DJ and a freelance newspaper writer.

Hands down, Waleed Rashidi has been one of my favorite professors.

Not only did I enjoy every minute of class, but I also made new friends that I now have a lifetime connection with.

We met every Thursday before lunch. Some of us would come in early to finish a deadline or even to hang out.

We spent a lot of time together in and out of the classroom.

Classes like these don’t come around that often. With the latest budget cuts, it is rare to find a class you love that fits your schedule.

Most students go to class and leave in a rush; it is rare to find interaction with new students.

Every college across the state is cutting its budget somehow.

Several community colleges, including Los Angeles City College, has cut some sports to save the academic classes.

Citrus has cut not only classes, but has done away with the upcoming winter session.

Take the classes you need, but remember school should be fun.

College is supposed to be about taking classes that seek our interests and help us decide our future.

How can we enjoy the “college experience” when our campus doesn’t offer the classes we want to take?

I feel fortunate to have been a part of such an amazing class before it was taken from us.

Courtney Mitchell can be reached at ccclarion@hotmail.com

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Q:“How have

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the wildfires affected you?”

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Adam Damascus

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“The air quality has been a factor. I work in Pasadena and the smoke is bad there. I have been sneezing and coughing.”

“The fires haven’t really affected me, except for the heat and problems breathing.”

“It’s very hot and I didn’t even want to come to school today.

I haven’t had any trouble with breathing.”

“I’m on the football team and we can’t practice because of the poor air quality.

Our first game is Saturday.”

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Editorials September 2, 2009

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Administration should share the pain,take voluntary salary cuts Cuts in class offerings, rising fees and part-time faculty being laid off.

All of this was expected during these hard economic times. What was also expected was the administration receiving cuts as well.

As far as we can tell, this has not happened.

And it is unfair.

The administration at Citrus College has made no visible sacrifice as a way of showing that they are sharing some of the financial burden. Although we as students respect our administrators and under normal circumstances would not push for them to take a pay cut.

These are hard times and we all aren’t able to get what we deserve.

However, it shouldn’t just be the Citrus College administration sharing the pain; it should be the entire state. All administrations in the California Community College system should make voluntary sacrifices to ease the financial strain that students have to absorb.

So far, students have received a considerable amount of heat from legislators’ attempts at closing California’s $26.3 million budget shortfall. The per-unit fees for all California Community Colleges have been raised to $26 and at Citrus specifically, 13.4 percent of the fall class offerings were cut.

What is more, transferring has become more difficult for students.

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Andrew Vasquez

MANAGING EDITOR Sandra Lopez

NEWS EDITOR Dustin Call

Life Editor Courtney Mitchell

Sports Editor Irene Davis

A&E Editor Ashley Broussard

Opinions/Editorials Editor D.K. Heller

Online Editor Emily Rios

The CSU system has closed off its spring semester to transfer students and both the CSU and UC systems have raised their tuition.

CSU has raised its tuition by 32 percent, while UC has raised its tuition by 9.3 percent.

The difference is, however, that the administrations in the CSU system have moved to join with fulland part-time faculty to take two mandatory furlough days per month for the next two years. And the UC campuses have adopted a tier system for their implementation of mandatory furloughs, in which the amount of furlough days increases with the amount of pay a faculty member or administrator

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The administrations in both the These cuts will significantly afCSU and UC system schools fect not only the financial situations should be applauded for opting to of students, but their academic sitmake sacrifices for the good of the uations as well. Reductions in class state and the students. offerings might make it more diffiIt is time for the all of the ad- cult for students to transfer on ministrations in the California time, and cuts and fee raises at the Community College system to fol- CSU and UC colleges will make it low suit and take mandatory fur- even more of a financial hardship loughs and/or pay cuts. for students to attend school.

It is hard, and we as students Despite these challenges, we will fully understand that cuts in pay do our best to receive our associate will have negative effects on the degrees. lives of administrators.

We shouldn’t be the only ones to However, most students have have to bite the bullet. Administraaccepted the dire situation the state tion must share the pain. of California is in as a part of life and something students must work

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Cosmetology gives gif t of glam to children Photo by Andrew Vasquez Andrew Vasquez Clarion Editor in Chief he students in Citrus College’s cosmetology program sharpened their scissors and skills and opened their hearts, working almost an entire day to bring a bit of glamour the “Backto-School” event at Santa Anita on Aug 20.

Partnering with the Foothill Unity Center, cosmetology students provided haircuts for the boys and girls. Girls could also manicures and haircuts. More than 1600 qualified lowincome students from Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Duarte, Irwindale, Monrovia, Pasadena, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena.

While Citrus provided haircuts and manicures, the students also received backpacks provided by the Ronald McDonald Foundation and Southern California Edison, Uniforms for K-8 children from the Vons Foundation, clothing for high school aged students provided by ELS, socks underwear, a shoecard worth $14 at any Payless ShoeSource store and school supplies.

“It’s a good way for the students to get practice and a super way for us to save money,” said Racheal Lomeli, the mother of Matt Smith, one of the children who got his hair cut by a Citrus students.

“The quality of their work is really good.

They did exactly what I asked them to do for my child,” she said

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Daniel Arzatie gives Matt Smith a sick buzz cut as Smith sports a black spider painted on his cheek at the 11th annueal Back-to-School event sponsored by the Foothill Unity Center.

While Citrus students practiced for their future careers, they were also giving back to the community by making a positive impact on the children attending the event.

“You can see their faces light up when they get what they want. It’s really cool,” said Rebekah Sansom, a 20-year-old cosmetology student. “When they see themselves in the mirror they get really excited.”

Representatives from the office of State Assemblyman Anthony Adams (R-59) and Congressman David Dreier (R-26), and Citrus College Board of Trustees member Joanne Montgomery (Duarte/Monrovia/Bradbury) attended the event as well.

“This shows what great volunteers we have,” Montgomery said. “We have such giving students because they would give up an entire day to help these children look their best as they get ready to go back to school.”

“Everyone in this whole event has come up to me and said what a great job the students have done,” Montgomery said. “It really puts Citrus College on the map.

Andrew Vasquez can be reached at clarioneic@yahoo.com

Using the upmost precision Tawny Dogatzis, 19, blow dries and straightens a girls hair during the annual event held at Santa Anita Park on Aug. 20.

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Citrus cosmetology students devoted an entire day provideing free haircuts and manicures for children throughtout the SanGabriel Valley who partisipated in Foothill Unity Centers Back-to School event. cmyk