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ROCKET WON’T FLY IN NASA CONTEST IT WAS BUILT FOR BY EMILY CRISTLER-HERMOSILLO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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The Citrus College Rocket Owls chose to continue participating in an eight-monthlong competition hosted by NASA, despite being barred from the final launch in Huntsville, Alabama. The final milestone and awards ceremony of the NASA Student Launch Program takes place in April in Alabama, one of the eight states to California has banned state-funded travel to. Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Texas are also blacklisted. AB 1887 bars state funded travel to states that have passed laws considered discriminatory

against lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender people. California Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley released a statement in August 2017 expressing his support of AB 1887 and its creator, State Attorney General Xavier Becerra. “As a matter of policy, the Chancellor’s Office will not approve requests from our local community college districts to travel to an AB 1887 restricted state, regardless of the funding source for the proposed out-of-state travel,” Oakley said in a statement. However, Oakley tweeted Jan. S E E R OCK ET • PAGE 7

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California promises first year tuition-free BY DANIEL BARDONNER NEWS EDITOR

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Citrus students who meet certain requirements can get free tuition for their first year of college thanks to a new state program. Now in effect, the California College Promise program has replaced the Board of Governors fee waiver. Under the new program, funding goes through the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges rather than the Board of Governors. Already available to Citrus students, this state grant program provides funding to California’s community colleges. “The expectation is that Citrus College will participate in the statewide promise program and augment

our efforts in relation to our own Citrus College Promise Program that we will launch this upcoming fall,” Gerald Sequeira, dean of enrollment services, said. “As a college, we are excited to participate in this opportunity to further assist students in achieving their educational goals.” The program allows participating schools to waive tuition fees for first-time students who are enrolled in school full time for one academic year. “The CCPG will waive the per-unit enrollment fee (currently $46),” Carol Thomas, director of financial aid at Citrus College, said in an email. “Citrus College students who qualify for the CCPG are also eligible to receive a discount on their parking and health fees.”

The program waives enrollment fees, gives a discount on the health fee, as well as providing a discount on spring/fall parking permits. Students who have already enrolled in classes, and who have not yet been approved for the waiver, should pay to avoid being dropped. A refund will be issued to those who are approved. However, failing to meet academic requirements for two consecutive primary terms (Fall/Spring) will result in a loss of eligibility. Students can apply through their FAFSA application or get a Board of Governors waiver application and take it into the financial aid office in the Student Services building for assistance. SE E PROM I S E • PAGE 7

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Assembly Member Miguel Santiago marches alongside former and future students trying to get Gov. Jerry Brown to sign AB-18 on Sept. 20, 2017.

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Argentinian performers awe audience with dance and music. PG. 13

CAMPUS reBUILDS

Updates on the historic Hayden Hall and Campus Center. PG. 6

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• FEB. 21 & 22 - SPRING SEMESTER WELCOME DAY

Information tables will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. answering new and returning students’ questions. • FEB. 27 - BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION IN CAMPUS MALL

In celebration of Black History Month, Citrus College combo, Like Vinyl, will play from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall. • FEB. 28 - BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION MONTH

Students are invited to join in celebrating Black History Month with a screening of “And Still I Rise: Black America Since MLK” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in ED 170. • MARCH 1 - CLUB UPDATE SESSION

Club members are invited to ask questions about the rules and regulations for campus clubs from 11 a.m. to noon in ED 102. Light refreshments will be provided. • MARCH 8 - MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

The mobile food pantry returns to campus from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot outside of the Hayden Library. • MARCH 12-15 - SPRING CLUB RUSH

Students have an opportunity to join a club on campus from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. at the Campus Center Mall. • MARCH 14 - AUTOMOTIVE TECNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE

Students can receive information about the automotive program from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CI Community Room. Registration is required. • APRIL 2-3, 6 - INTER-CLUB COUNCIL SPRING FESTIVAL EVENTS

ICC Game day is April 2, ICC Talent Show is April 3 and the BBQ Social is April 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall. • APRIL 9-12 - SEX 101 WEEK

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Incident Reports REPORTS ARE PROVIDED COURTESY OF THE CITRUS COLLEGE CAMPUS SAFETY DEPARTMENT. A REPORT IS NOT A STATEMENT OF GUILT.

Hit and Run

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Battery

LOCATION: S2 Parking Lot REPORTED: 1/22/18 CASE #: 2018-007 DISPOSITION: Closed

LOCATION: Off Campus REPORTED: 1/23/18 CASE #: 2018-008 DISPOSITION: Open

LOCATION: S4 Parking Lot REPORTED: 1/24/18 CASE #: 2018-009 DISPOSITION: Closed

Public Intoxication

Suspicious Circumstances

Petty Theft

LOCATION: E6 Parking Lot REPORTED: 1/24/18 CASE #: 2018-010 DISPOSITION: Closed

LOCATION: S1/S2 Lots REPORTED: 1/31/18 CASE #: 2018-011 DISPOSITION: Closed

LOCATION: PS Building REPORTED: 2/07/18 CASE #: 2018-012 DISPOSITION: Closed

Hit and Run

Vandalism & Attempted Battery LOCATION: S8 Parking Lot REPORTED: 2/15/18 CASE #: 2018-014 DISPOSITION: Open

Damage to District Property LOCATION: LH Building REPORTED: 2/15/18 CASE #: 2018-015 DISPOSITION: Closed

LOCATION: S2 Parking Lot REPORTED: 2/13/18 CASE #: 2018-013 DISPOSITION: Closed

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international ATTENDEES FACE RISING CAMPUS fEES BY EMILY HERMOSILLO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Tuition for non-residential students will increase to meet the cost other community colleges are offering. Tuition will change from $234 a unit to $258 per unit, with an additional capital outlay charge of $11 a unit. The motion to carry an increase of tuition for non-residential students was unanimous at the Board of Trustees meeting Jan. 16. Tuition has been steadily rising since 2013, but some international students were not aware of the change. Sammy Fernandes, journalism major from Brazil, said she did not know about the fee raise, but it will not impact her enrollment at Citrus because it would require too much work to return to Brazil. “I know some students only pay like, $30 to take whatever class they want,” Fernandes said, “It is a big investment for our parents.” An Nguyen, chemistry major from Vietnam, came to Citrus College for its transfer opportunities to universities. For Nguyen, the tuition raise is not that impactful by itself, but as an international student he is required to be a full time student and his job opportunities are limited to the campus. “Other fees increase, like gas, and it

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kind of makes it difficult for me,” Nguyen said. Philippe Schicker, mechanical engineering major from Hamburg, Germa-

ny, said he was aware of the situation because he knew the Citrus College Board of Trustees were voting on it. Schicker said he understands the

price increase was mandated throughout California and that it was a requirement the school board had to accept. “There’s not much gained from be-

ing upset about at that,” Schicker said in a text. Those who qualify for an economic hardship waiver avoid capital outlay.

Online community college under mounting scrutiny Vice-Chancellor assures no enrollment or revenue loss at existing colleges BY JAMES DUFFY STAFF WRITER

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The governor and California Community Colleges Chancellor are developing a $120 million 115th, exclusively-online, tuition-free community college. Citrus College trustees worry it could supplant courses that community colleges currently offer. Paul Feist, community colleges vice chancellor for communications, said, “We’re not proposing that this new college replace any college’s current online course offerings.” The chancellor’s office issued a press release Jan. 10 that reads, “The college will develop short-term credential programs aimed at serving the approximately 2.5 million adults in California with some or no college experience who do not have time to enroll in a traditional community college.” Numerous concerns have been formally expressed by local college Photo courtesy of California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office leaders. Superintendent/president California Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley is proposing a of Citrus College, Dr. Geraldine Per- 115th tuition-free online community college. ri, was one of several trustees voicing serious trepidation at their Jan. help the students one wit and it will was one of the attendees. 16 meeting. cost the taxpayer twice as much “My gosh, there were so many “When you read the website and concerns expressed by a variety of money,” Ortell said. see the other chancellors in the state Ortell compared it to a similar proconstituent groups. It is very much who are in support, I think we won- still in a state of debate,” Grinsale posal he challenged when he worked der what do they know that we don’t said. for the College Trustees State Board know about. We basically feel that The proposed online campus of- of Directors, California Senate Bill 6 could be a threat to all the commufering free credentialing programs, of 2006. nity colleges in the state,” Perri said. already has many detractors among “They tried it before when they Several Citrus College trustees and community college administration tried to take our part-time classes representatives recently returned and faculty. It is sure to be extremely into a Sacramento-run online colfrom the Community College League divisive. lege about a decade ago,” Ortell said. of California’s Annual Legislative Trustee Edward Ortell was among “Why create a tremendous bureauConference where the proposed digthe first to raise concerns about the cracy in Sacramento you won’t even ital institution was the hottest discusproposal. “They just want to come in be able to communicate with?” sion topic. and scoop up our program and call it Justina Rivadeneyra, Citrus ColMarilyn Grinsdale, government their program,” Ortell said. “It’s terri- lege Faculty Association president, relations officer for Citrus College, ble in terms of job security. It doesn’t also expressed concern over whether

the online college would diminish to students. the local control college trustees and Yachi Rivas, Student trustee, said faculty now exercise. ”I took a PE class the semester before “They wanted faculty input, but it’s last online.” almost like, ‘I’m going to hear you, “I took it on Blackboard and it was but I don’t have to employ what you really bad,” Rivas said. “Once I took want.’” Rivadeneyra said. the English 101 on Canvas, it was way Faculty unions are long-time po- different.” litical allies of state politicians, but Rivas is not as concerned as some are beginning to others on the board articulate qualified with what the new opposition to the online college will governor and chan- It’s terrible in teach. cellor’s proposal. “The concern of terms of job “They’re not the trustees who going to have col- security. It spoke at the conferlective bargaining, I just attended doesn’t help the ence it’s union busting,” (the Community Ortell said, “Collec- students one wit College League of tive bargaining is a California) was that and it will cost they were going to mainstay of community colleges, the taxpayer take away 25 to 35 otherwise we’d still year-old students twice as much have child labor.” from the traditionLike many money.” al schools and they campus leaders, will just do online,” Rivadeneyra con-EDWARD ORTELL Rivas said. Citrus College Trustee siders the volume of The chancellor’s questions as to how office says it will the new college will only be offering ceroperate to be enormous. She raises tificate, not degree programs, posissues of tenure, oversight metrics, sibly in partnership with employers online textbook quality and peer re- that will offer career skills. view, which have yet to be addressed. “The idea is not to compete with “We’re saying this could be a won- our existing colleges,” Feist said, derful idea but we have to insure the “We don’t want to cannibalize enparameters are there so faculty are rollment. What we’re going after is not taken advantage of,” Rivadeneyra students who can’t come to our colsaid. leges.” Massive Open Online CourseOrtell says he maintains a “healthy ware, or MOOCs, have already regis- skepticism” of the proposal. tered 28 million people according to “That’s another claim that they ClassCentral.com. EDx and Coursera put in that is bogus, they say, ‘we’ll are major free online services con- serve the students that are 25 or oldnected to hundreds of higher educa- er,’ don’t we have those students altional institutions around the world. ready?” Ortell said, “They want our And then there are the colleges money and our classes.” themselves offering some of their But the vice-chancellor’s insists courses for free. Any student can their college will be created with the currently take the first course in Mi- best intentions. croeconomics developed at MIT “If you’re asking me if there is through MIT’s pioneering Open some sort of a calculation or assumpCourseware. tion that this is going to be taking stuEven online courses taught by the dents away from existing community most involved professors tend to colleges, we don’t agree with that,” have inconsistent results according Feist said.

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Superintendent/President Welcome letter from the Clarion editor in Perri welcomes students chief Hermosillo

elcome to the 2018 spring semester at Citrus College! Whether you are returning from winter break, continuing after completing winter session, or enrolling for the first time, I congratulate you on making the wise decision to pursue the career of your dreams through higher education. Be assured that the faculty and staff of Citrus College are eager to keep you on track and on time to successfully completing your

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college goals. As Superintendent/President of Citrus College, I am often asked, “What makes Citrus College so special?” I believe it is our commitment to student success and completion, a commitment that is in evidence throughout all college programs and courses of study and one that continually earns Citrus College state and national recognition. Statewide, the Campaign for College Opportunity ranked Citrus College second out of 114 community colleges in California for awarding Associate

Degrees for Transfer relative to our enrollment size. The organization ranked the college fifth in the state overall. Citrus College was ranked number one in the nation for awarding associate degrees in multidisciplinary studies to Hispanic students by Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, ranked Citrus College number two in the nation for awarding associate degrees in social sciences to all minorities. For the third consecutive time, Citrus College has been selected as one of 150 community colleges in the nation to be eligible to apply for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence based on our exceptional student outcomes. Outstanding faculty and dedicated staff, a beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities and a reputation for excellence are a few additional reasons why 20,000 students in the San Gabriel Valley and beyond have made Citrus College their first choice for higher education. On behalf of the entire Citrus College community, I wish you great success this spring, as you take the next exciting step in the pursuit of your goals. Sincerely, Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. Superintendent/President

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elcome to the Clarion, one of the only two publications that are dedicated to the Citrus College community. The Clarion newspaper and Logos magazine cover student life and news around campus, but with a small staff it can be difficult to know everything and be everywhere. I thank you for picking up this paper, but I urge you to do more, tell us what you want to see reported. We are a publication that serves our students, but in order to know what you need and want, we need to hear from you. Email, tweet, respond to our Facebook posts, or send in letters to the editor with your questions and concerns so that we can better cover events and issues that involve citrus. If something happens, tag us so we can follow up and investigate. My goal for the semester is to make the Clarion more interactive and engaging through social media and multimedia. At the Clarion we believe that every student has a story,

that everyone fights their own battles and has a unique story to tell. It may be about what you’ve endured or how you are striving to reach your goals, and the Clarion wants to hear it. I have met students who were struggling with homelessness, raising children, the loss of a parent, getting U.S. citizenship, and they all have Citrus college in common. They all want to improve their lives by getting an education here and we as a student publication want to ensure students are aware of the resources they need, and interesting campus events, because I think if you work hard you should play hard too. The Clarion is available on newstands and Logos can be found in the Student Lounge, but you can access us anytime by going to http://www. ccclarion.com and http://www.logosmagazinecc.com Emily Cristler-Hermosillo

Student leader greets student body A message from the ASCC president

wish to extend the sincerest welcome back to our incoming and returning Citrus College students. I hope you are all as excited as I am for the new semester. As your A.S.C.C. President, I intend, with the help of our Associated Students executive board, to do everything in our power to ensure your academic success and improve our student life. The incoming Senators of the Associated Students of Citrus College (ASCC) are eager to serve the needs of the student body we represent, but they can’t do this without you. When you see an ASCC officer, feel free to reach out to them and let them know your suggestions or concerns about the school and how we may better our learning environment. I hope all of you take the opportunity to use every resource

available to you. We have brilliant ready to help you pass your classes at the Tutoring Center and the Math Success Center, both located on the second floor of the ED building. I also recommend meeting our admirable librarians who will hopefully help you avoid 2AM sleepdeprived papers by providing you with excellent tips and resources. Remember to take time to unwind by joining one or more of the on-campus clubs. Not only does it look great when you transfer, but it’s a great way of meeting other students with similar interests. If we don’t have a club you are interested in, feel free to take initiative and start one yourself. I hope we all have a wonderful year, and I look forward to seeing all of your bright faces throughout campus, or the coffee line where you’ll find me. Don’t hesitate to say

hi or ask me about issues you care about on campus. I intend to serve you all to the best of my ability and help you make the best of your time here at Citrus. Here’s to a new semester and opportunities; let’s make it a great one.

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campus construction plans nearly complete Campus Center remodel expected to be completed by December. BY DANIEL BARDONNER NEWS EDITOR

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For the last few months, as students may have noticed, the Campus Center has been closed for remodeling. Although, services have been temporarily moved to the ED building. In September 2017, the Citrus College Board of Trustees selected Horizons Construction Company International Inc. for the Campus Center construction contract. The scheduled completion date for the construction is Oct. 5, according to Horizons project engineer Sam Hakim, and the projected cost of the Campus Center remodel is $3,647,000. The inside of the Campus Center is all that is being remodeled, so don’t expect a fancy external upgrade. Claudette Dain, vice president of finance and administrative services, said, “The Campus Center modernization project encompasses the upper floor of the facility,” and “is expected to reopen by December 2018.”

Construction continues on the Campus Center on Feb. 20 at Citrus College. The Campus Center’s scheduled completion date is Oct. 5.

Fred Diamond, facilities and construction director, said, “The café is not under construction,” contrary to what some may think. However, “the district has made some modifications to the cafeteria space to facilitate the transition to Pacific Dining as the district’s food service provider,” Dain said. The modified cafe is scheduled to

open during the spring semester. There are also plans to remodel the ED building, however, they are still in the early stages. The Citrus District has not yet bid the construction contract, so it is unknown which company will end up doing the job. The current budget estimate is approximately $6.29 million, although

it is possible that number will change after the bid. The ED building currently houses several Language Arts classes, as well as the temporary campus center location. Gina Hogan, Dean of Language Arts, said, “Swing space for eight Language Arts classrooms, the Learning Center and Honors Program is un-

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derway. The temporary locations for these classrooms and centers will be Portable 1, TC 123, and the Fishbowl.” Both Dain and Diamond anticipate no overlap of construction between the projects. Once started, construction is expected to take a year to a year and a half.

Historic Hayden Hall reopens BY JAMES DUFFY STAFF REPORTER

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The Citrus College board of trustees approved a notice of completion for a $2.2 million renovation of Hayden Hall on Feb. 6. Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. completed work on the 4600 square feet historic site that remains closed in a southeast corner of campus. Hayden Hall rose in 1934 as Citrus College’s first building. Its Spanish revival white walls reflect sunlight on the minimalist and brutalist 1970s buildings that surround and overshadow it. On Oct. 3, 2017, Hayden Hall had its dedication ceremony. “I don’t know the history of the buildings on campus,” said Bob Iverson, Director of Purchasing and Warehouse for the college.“ I have only been here 10 years, but I don’t recall any buildings being open at dedication.” The building is one steeped in local and state history. It was the first on the campus dedicated exclusively to the college, when the campus also housed Citrus Union High School that closed in 1958. Some students still commuted to campus by horse in 1915 when the college was founded. It was the first community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth in the state. Robert Iverson reported there were no unexpected delays. Christina Garcia, director of the Citrus College foundation, said, “It is a gathering place for academics to exchange ideas. There will also be a library conference hall for Citrus faculty.” On Feb. 13, key cards were distributed among representatives of the academic senate and the Citrus College Faculty Association. “We flipped a coin and the academic senate got the window office,” said Justina Rivadeneyra, president of the CCFA. History of Hayden Hall Hayden Hall’s storied past and handsome renovation mask a living history still part of the campus community.

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The Citrus College Board of Trustees approved a notice of completion to reopen Hayden Hall on Feb. 6. It is Citrus College’s first building.

Students walk in front of Hayden Hall in 1957.

Citrus Foundation Board member Sharon Lewis was a student of the former Citrus Union High School. She has fond memories of the original Hayden Hall. “The community used come to watch movies there at night,” Lewis said. “My husband used to turn the lights on for the newsreels during the war.”

Lewis’s husband, Charles Lewis, adds, “Before television, I would guess I was 10 or 11.” Charles’ father, Joe Lewis, was the custodian of Hayden hall for decades. He opened the building on movie nights. Sharon Lewis’ fellow alumnae of ‘52, Tickie Molene, hangs onto her memory of the hall.

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“Oh my gosh, that was a long time ago, you know. I had Earth science there in either ‘50 or ‘51,” Moline said. “Them was the good ole’ days when the school was small, but mostly surrounded by orange and lemon groves.” Moline still recalls her fellow students working in the area’s renowned Citrus industry.

“When it was frosty and cold and freezing out, the fellahs used to go out in the fields to light the smudge pots so the oranges wouldn’t freeze,” Moline said. “You could tell who the fellahs were that was out there smudging ‘cause they’d have black soot in their nose and stuff.” According to college’s primary history book, “Citrus Speaks,” the building’s namesake was the first college president, Floyd Hayden. He held a preacher’s license, and the book said he was “compassionate and cared for his family and students deeply.” Many in the college community attended an October dedication to Hayden Hall, including Floyd Hayden’s grandson. “Some of the alumni were surprised to see his grandson with the same shock of red hair Hayden had,” said librarian Karen Mosher. Mosher is one of several librarians passionate about protecting Citrus College’s chronicled past in the library’s archive. “It was a wonderful, wholesome time for young people,” Sharon Lewis said. “ We didn’t have a lot, but parents didn’t have to worry about us going out like now.” “Have you ever read the book, “Citrus Speaks?” Lewis asks. Black and white photos of young women in high collars and men in tuxedos fill the book’s pages. By the 1920s principal Hayden had declared the first Friday in May a school holiday, “Fish Day,” to prevent ditching and keep up the college’s vital “average daily attendance,” a state funding metric. “All of them were mostly from families that were ranchers and the like. The kids like to go up and fish,” Glenn Vaniman, principal and superintendent, was quoted in “Citrus Speaks” in 1993, “My predecessor was a Scotchman,” referring to Hayden’s prudence. Mosher surveyed the collapsing binding of a fading copy of “Citrus Speaks.” “I wish we could get some volunteers to scan these pages online,” Mosher said.

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18 that he did not prevent the Rocket Owls from participating. Austin Langrehr, Leader of the six-person Rocket Owls team, is an electrical engineering major. He said building rockets is one of the last things he thought he’d be doing, but he has made the Rocket Owls a priority over his job and other academic plans. “The intent is understandable and the cause is just, but the implementation is questionable,” Langrehr said referring to AB 1887. Dr. Patricia Rasmussen, President of the Citrus College Board of Trustees, said the Rocket Owls cannot travel to Alabama regardless of the source of funding because it is a civil rights issue. “Faculty were alerted (in August) that they could not travel to the states in question,” Rasmussen said via email. Citrus College Superintendent/ President Dr. Geraldine Perri said “We really felt that it was important to look at human rights.” “We want to protect people and ensure they are not discriminated against.” Perri said. Of the other five California schools accepted into the program, UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley have confirmed they are attending. “We have not experienced any problems with being unable to compete.” UC Berkeley’s CalSTAR Outreach officer, Adam Huth, said, “Technically, I believe teams in California are allowed to compete, they may just be unable to receive funding for the trip itself.” Cal Poly Pomona’s team is not attending the final launch. The other universities accepted into the program that have not confirmed their attendance to the Alabama launch are CSU Long Beach and UC Davis. CSU Long Beach’s team is currently attempting to gain sponsors and fundraising in order to travel by private funds.

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Rocket owls recover their rocket after a test launch Feb. 17 at the Friends of Amateur Rocketry aerospace company in Kern County. From left to right: Asaad Marcha, Josh McGinnis, Michael Menendez, Oscar Martinez, Philippe Schicker, and Austin Langrehr.

The Board of Trustees released a statement that aired Jan. 16 on ABC7 that said it supported AB 1887 and, “As an alternative, the Rocket Owls will be participating in a rocket competition sponsored by Friends of Amateur Rocketry/ Mars Society to be held in Mojave, California.” Mathematics professor Paul Swatzel is not associated with the Rocket Owls but has been one of their supporters; he donated $500 to the group when he thought they could travel by independent funds. Via text, Swatzel called the alternative “a ridiculous comparison … they are not even remotely in the same league.” Swatzel attended the Board of Trustees meeting Jan. 16 to ask the members of the board to allow the Rocket Owls to travel to Alabama because he said he considers it a unique opportunity for community college students to gain experience

alongside Ivy League schools, from professionals at NASA. He described the opportunity as “priceless” and that this would “open many doors for students.” Swatzel was interviewed on ABC 7 and KFI News speaking out about the importance of giving college students learning opportunities. Swatzel started a petition on Change.org directed at Oakley in attempt to help the rocket club go to Alabama. The petition is near its goal of 2,500 signatures. The Rocket Owls posted a statement to Facebook stating they did not need the money people had been donating; they have their own private funds gathered by grants. Of the 60 schools accepted into the program, the Citrus Rocket Owls were one of the two groups representing a community college. The other is Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The Rocket Owls’ adviser, Professor Lucia Riderer said she has received phone calls and emails from people offering the team money to travel to the event. “We have the money,” Riderer said, “many, many people from all over the state really do offer not only money but support.” Riderer said she thinks the students are taking the news better than she is; she has seen the Rocket Owls engaged in the NASA program for five years in a row. Her last two teams won the Educational Engagement Award from NASA for their community involvement. Riderer said the Rocket Owls passed their last NASA milestone “with flying colors.” Their next milestone is March 5. Langrehr and other members of the Rocket Owls addressed the Board of Trustees during the public comments section of

their meeting Feb. 6 in attempt to convince them to allow the club to participate in the Alabama launch. “Compared to other schools, the Rocket Owl’s team have had the disadvantage of having less resources, significantly smaller teams, and not being as far in their education as our competitors, however despite this the Rocket Owls teams have been able to successfully qualify year after year,” Langrehr said during the meeting. Asaad Marcha, Rocket Owl’s payload specialist and Syrian refugee, also spoke at the meeting in attempt to change the Board of Trustees’ decision. “Two wrong actions do not make a right,” Marcha said. Even after making their emotional appeal, Langrehr said he does not think their team has a chance of going to Alabama, but future Rocket Owls should.

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Also, many who qualify for FAFSA will be qualified for the College Promise program, however, because it is a state program, only California citizens will be eligible. The deadline for submitting applications is June 30. The California College Promise program seeks to increase high school student college preparedness, increase the number of students who earn an associate degree, associate for transfer, or career vocational certificates and to reduce and eliminate the regional achievement gaps. This grant allows fees to be waived “for one academic year for first-time students who are enrolled in 12 or more semester units or the equivalent at the college and complete and submit either a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a California Dream Act application,” as stated in California Assembly Bill 19. “One academic year” is defined in the bill as “the total of the summer term that immediately precedes the first semester or quarter of the fall term, and the two consecutive semesters or three quarters that immediately follow that summer term.” Also stipulating that “full time” is “12 or more semester units or the equivalent.” Contact the financial aid office at 626914-8592 for more information.

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With college tuition rising, a crowd showed up in Downtown Los Angeles to try to get the attention of Gov. Jerry Brown to sign the AB-19 Sept. 20, 2017. The AB19 bill will allow fees to be waived for one academic year for first-time students.

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Professor Gordan McMillan’s recording technology class work together on mixing options for vocals Feb. 6, in studio A in the Recording Technology building at Citrus College. McMillan encourages his students to ignitive while editing a song.

Musicians and engineers mix worlds Citrus College’s pop rock band, Night Shift, records five-song EP with recording technology students BY MICHAEL QUINTERO PHOTO EDITOR

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Listening to an album may be soothing, but many do not know the process that goes into the song. Some may think a engineer will click record and the artist does all the work. This is not the case for Night Shift and the recording arts program at Citrus College. Night Shift is Citrus College’s pop rock band advised by professor Gino Munoz, which has been offered at Citrus for over 21 years. Night Shift is recording its third EP in Professor Gordon McMillan’s recording arts class. “People think in the studio we click record, and the song is done, but this is far from it here,” McMillan said. Recording vocals, drums, guitar, bass and keys is one thing, but lining up each beat is a whole other story for the student engineers in the program. However, during the recording progress Night Shift also has a tough time perfecting its sound in the studio. When musicians play live they could hide behind mistakes during a performance without the audience knowing, but in the studio it is a whole different story. “In the studio audio is magnified,” Munoz said. “Playing live is different, but everything is painted out in the studio.” Even though this task may seem difficult, Night Shift has recorded multiple EPs. Every winter, McMillan’s Recording 102 class will record

Night Shift keyboardist Maddy Lewis lays down tracks on Jan. 30 in studio A.

a five-song EP for Night Shift in six weeks. However, there is no set release date for the EP, McMillan said. Night Shift gives student engineers the opportunity to record, edit, mix and master a EP, which is not typical in most community colleges, Munoz said. Night Shift is composed of skilled musicians, but REC 102 is an elective course of students who range from no experience to years of experience. Gabriel Ibarra, first year student engineer, said letting students run the course lets the class feel more

family oriented. “This is a hands on environment where we all see each other as a family and also see everyone as a creator,” Ibarra said. Adding on REC 102, gives the students full control in the studio. “Graduates will come back to lead the class,” McMillan said. “It is student driven, they make all the decisions.” Citrus College’s music and recording arts has been recognized across the world. Night Shift drummer Yota Awano came all the way from Japan to join Night Shift.

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“In Japan, music is seen more as a hobby than a professional career,” Awano said. Awano met former Citrus College student Joseph Motter, who convinced him to attend Citrus College for a future career in music. Previous Night Shift members have gone on to perform with Foo Fighters, Neil Young and Halsey. Also, engineer graduates have gone to help with the Grammys. “Night Shift is so unique, and there is nothing like it in the country,” Munoz said.

Student engineers Elias Hernandez and M for Night Shift on Feb. 6 in studio A. Engine for each song to be mastered.

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Night Shift guitarist Thomas Puentes tunes up his guitar on Jan. 23 in studio A in the Recording Technology building at Citrus College.

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Student engineers Brandon Cortes, left, Marlo Morales and professor Gino Munoz, right, listen to play back on backup vocals for the song â€œGrant Greenâ€? on Feb. 6 in studio A in the Recording Technology building at Citrus College.

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Brandon Cortez sets up microphones and amplifiers before recording tracks on Jan. 23 in studio A in the Recording Technology building at Citrus College.

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Letting the pen hover above the dotted line Actress throws it all away to try her hand at broadcast journalism BY MADDISON OCTOBER STAFF REPORTER

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In November 2014, Samantha Goodsell found herself sitting across the table from the executives of Nickelodeon, who were offering her the opportunity to have her own TV show. With her pen hovering over the dotted line, executives intently watching, Goodsell suddenly realized that this was not what she wanted. Gathering all the courage she could muster, she stood up, thanked the CEO’s and executives for their time and left. Three years later, Goodsell now finds herself at at the end of her first semester at Citrus College, majoring in broadcast journalism. Goodsell’s acting journey began at the tender age of 5. She remembers going to the movies with her dad where she saw a couple fighting as they walked into the theater. As the movie began, she found herself paying more attention to the couple than the screen. She noticed that whatever they were fighting about was resolved by the time the movie had finished. “That’s what I wanted to do for people,” Goodsell said. “I wanted to bring them back together after they have had this really huge fight.” The decision to act was not a simple one for Goodsell. Growing up she could never decide what she wanted to do when she got older. She found herself wanting to be a chemist one day, a mathmatician the next and maybe a marine biologist the day after that. It soon became clear that being an actress would allow her to bring people closer together while exploring being different characters and professions. After graduating from Tigard High School in Tigard, Oregon, Goodsell moved to Southern California to attend the New York Film Academy in Burbank, where she chose to pursue the career her 5-year-old self had dreamt about.

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During her 10-year acting career, she had the opportunity to share the screen with Ryan Gosling in the movie “Gangster Squad.” Goodsell recalled a conversation she had with Gosling. “He told me the greatest compliment I had ever received in my entire acting career,” Goodsell said. “Ryan said, ‘I had my eye on you this entire shoot, I was watching you work and with your work ethic and skill the next time we see each other we will be co-stars.'" Goodsell has also had the opportunity to be the body double in all of Miley Cyrus’ music videos, from “Start all Over” to “Party in the U.S.A.” Leading up to her declining her own TV show with Nickelodeon, Goodsell was on the show, “Big Time Rush.” She came in during the second season as the character Marcy. Her work as Marcy caught the CEO’s and executives attention at Nickelodeon and prompted them to offer her own TV show. “I was in the meeting about to sign papers,” Goodsell recalled, sitting in

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the conference room. After Goodsell “My pen was literalsaid no to Nickelly hovering over the odeon, she realdotted line and I reized that her abilalized I couldn’t do it. I can just go ity to actually say Something inside me back to school no reassured her just wasn’t feeling it that she was ready anymore. It was kind and this time I to leave acting. To of that feeling when will study out leave and do what, you just know you’re she wasn’t exactly in the wrong place at all my options. sure yet. the wrong time. I just I will look at She picked up couldn’t shake the some odd jobs feeling that I wasn’t everything here and there where I was supposed while she was trybefore I will ing to figure out to be.” what she wanted Bryan Cottle, one decide.” of Goodsell’s best -SAMANTHA GOODSELL to do with the rest Citrus College First-Year of her life. Often friends, said he adBroadcast Journalism major times she found mires her for her herself picking up courage. small acting roles “I don’t know if I because it was something she was could do that,” Cottle said. “I am so ingrained in my own studies, all the good at. Cameron Birrell, Goodsell’s boywork, effort and student loans. I am friend of little over a year, said he so far into it and invested, I don’t think I would have the guts to say, only found out about her saying no you know I am going to jump ship to Nickelodeon recently. Cottle also recalled only learning completely.”

about Goodsell’s offer not too long ago. “To be honest, I think it was because she didn’t really want to talk about it, which I think goes to show her character,” Cottle said. “She never was this person to go flaunt stuff. Being a snob is not her. So it didn’t surprise me that it was within the last little while that I learned about it.” During the three years after leaving acting to now, Scott Holman, another one of her best friends, remembers Goodsell feeling defeated, because things weren’t going her way and she still wasn’t too sure what she wanted to do. “She had been wrestling with the idea (of going back to school for a long time),” Hollman said. “There was still very much a part of her that loved being on set and having the cameras rolling.” Eventually she decided to go back to school and enrolled for fall semester at Citrus College. “I sort of came to the conclusion that maybe me not knowing what I want to do is a good thing,” Goodsell said. “Like I can just go back to school and this time I will study out all my options. I will look at everything before I will decide.” She went into the school orientation with the goal of declaring undecided as her major, but once again her hand hovered over that dotted line. It was then that she had a flashback to being with her grandfather. He was a Democrat in a very Republican state, she said, everyone he knew was a Republican. “He could discuss his views with his friends that it never turned into an argument,” Goodsell said. “Where he gave them the time to talk about their views and they gave him the time as well.” His passion and love for politics sparked the same passion in her. Back to the orientation room, Goodsell was trying to decipher what this memory meant. She was sure politics specifically wasn’t for her. However, she had been in front of the camera for 10 years and had a lot of experience. That is when it hit her. “So instead of putting undecided on my form, it just came right out of the pen again,” Goodsell said. “Broadcast journalism.”

How Sweet Was the "How Sweet the Sound" Exhibit? Feelin' the sweetness at new exhibit for California African American Museum BY MADDISON OCTOBER STAFF REPORTER

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California African American Museum recently opened an exhibit called "How Sweet the Sound" on Feb. 8 which runs until Aug. 26 and requires no entrance fee. The exhibit explores the Los Angeles history of gospel music, civil rights, black churches, the Great Migration in the 1940’s and other amazing snippets of history. The museum is easily accessed via car or public transport; many people who came to the museum either parked somewhere else or took public transportation to elude the $12 (cash only) parking fee. As soon as you walk into the exhibit you are engulfed by gospel music coming from a speaker directly above you. Each wall has something

new to listen to or read. The exhibit is very heavy laden with text, so if you plan on visiting the exhibit make sure you are ready to read large amounts of text. Which was odd, at an exhibit featuring gospel music that most of the information had to be read rather than listened to. Also with the amount of reading one must do in the exhibit it would of been nice to have some places to sit. Often times in the history books we are given in school, they highlight the major events that happened during the Civil Rights movement, which is understandable because of how large the movement was. But this exhibit gives you the stories and the events that took place right down the street, or near your house. It is always nice to be able to relate to history is someway, whether it be personal or you know where the location of that event took place. The exhibit was far from lacking in information, if executed in a more auditory way I believe the experience would have been a lot stronger and impactful.

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The "How Sweet the Sound" exhibit in the California African American Museum explores the impact gospel music had on Los Angeles during the Civil Rights Movement. Feb. 18, 2018.

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Seven tips for starting the new semester BY ALYSSA MARTIN STAFF REPORTER

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When I began attending Citrus College, I was arrogant. There’s no denying it. I fully expected to storm the place, dazzle everyone with my brilliance, take my grades by force and leave in two years to the university of my choice. That was six years ago. I have since experienced the harsh awakening promised to those of our generation and I am the better for it. However, those lessons, about self-discipline, about who I’m willing to be and who I’m not, are impossible to share. Your experience will be entirely different from mine. However, there is some advice I can give. There are many resources here that I wish I’d taken advantage of from the beginning. Here they are, in a list: 1. The Lockers On the south side of the LB building, second floor, there is a row of stately blue lockers, quietly rusting away. I mention it because none of my classmates seemed to be aware that these lockers are available to students. All you have to do is bring your own padlock and you’ve got two feet of depth, one foot of height and one foot of width that is entirely your own. I use mine to store food, because you never know where you’ll be when the hunger hits. I’d also recommend a stapler, for those essay days, quarters for the copy machines, and coffee, because being a human is hard. Lockers also have been included in the new VA building. Next to the

art classes are a couple rows of lockers that are perfect for art students to store whatever it is they carry in those giant canvas bags. Make sure you empty out your locker and take your lock at the end of the semester, and lay claim to a new one at the beginning of the next. 2. Counselors When I first started attending Citrus College, the idea of picking my classes and setting my own schedule was almost to much to bear. I’ve tried every major that I’ve ever shown the slightest inclination for. I took whatever classes sounded fun to me and, while Survey of Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers was admittedly interesting, eventually I had to come up with a plan. For that, there were counselors. The counselors can help you come up with a Student Education Plan, planning out classes for the next few semesters or all the way up until graduation. They will choose classes with you, based on what you are interested in and what’s required by the universities. They will also answer, or refer you to someone who can answer, any questions you may have about transfer requirements, programs Citrus offers or how personal is too personal in the personal statement essay. It’s best to call a week in advance to schedule an appointment, because trying to get a walk-in appointment is living on the edge. To set up an appointment or for more information, visit the Citrus College Counseling Site or call the Counseling Office at 626-914-8530.

3. Textbooks The first day of class is a mad rush of finding parking, adding classes and buying supplies. However, you don’t need to wait until the first day of classes to start your textbook shopping. If you go to The Owl Bookshop website, you can get what you need ahead of time or find out how much your textbooks are going to cost. First, click the link helpfully titled “Click Here to Find Your Course Textbooks.” Then, select the semester, course and instructor you’re going to be taking and click “Find Books.” You can buy your textbooks new or used online or take the ISBN number to look online else where. Another option is the Textbook Exchange group on Facebook. Those who join the group can sell your old textbooks or get in contact with students selling textbooks for lower prices. 4. Office Hours There is a magical place at Citrus College, a portal to another world where you’ll never have to feel embarrassed about asking a stupid question or admitting to needing help. It’s a place where the professors you admire most can tell you about all the mistakes they made in their misspent youths, a place where even the most intimidating professors turn into marshmallows. That place is the CI building. During their office hours, professors are often willing to go over something you didn’t understand in class with you or give you advice to help you along in your college career. Many ADVERTISEMENT

of them seem to enjoy these activities and you might find the you enjoy having a building full of mentors as well. Professors typically list their office hour availability on their syllabi, but for those who don’t, you can always email a professor to set up a meeting. 5. Email Forwarding Many important, and plenty of not-so-important, emails are sent to students via the student email account. However, getting into and navigating these quirky email accounts can be cumbersome. It may be more convenient for you to set up email forwarding to link your regular account with your school-provided one. To do this, you first have to login to the account. To find your student email, look under the Personal Information tab of your Wingspan account, then follow the instructions provided under the … icon next to the search icon on the Citrus College website. Once in your email account, click “settings”, “app settings,” “mail,” “select accounts,” “select forwarding” then “start forwarding”. If you haven’t lost your mind by this point, enter in the email account where you would prefer to receive your emails and click “save.” Congratulations! You have just completed the first step to getting organized. 6. Ratemyprofessors.com You know that one professor, the one you barely passed, that you wish you could’ve seen coming; they are on ratemyprofessors.com. You know that other professor, the one that

changed your life, the one you wished you’d taken semesters ago, the one you’re probably going to name your first child after; they’re on ratemyprofessors.com too. There are several sites dedicated to reviewing professors, but Rate My Professors, started in 1999, is popular due to the number reviews it has. I avoided the site for awhile, picturing a place where disgruntled slackers could put down hard-working teachers. There is a some of that. However, the site also includes tags and descriptions explaining whether the professor is a strict grader, whether the class is homework-heavy, whether you will actually use the textbook and more. It can be a useful preview to what a class may be like. However, since these sites tend to lean heavily towards rants and raves, reviews should be taken with a grain of salt. 7. Transfer Admission Guarantee For those who are interested in transferring to one of the UC’s, community college students are given a tremendous advantage in the Transfer Admission Guarantee. This program guarantees admission to one of the UC’s for California community college students, provided they meet the campus’ requirements. Each university’s requirements are different, however the information can be found under the Citrus College Transfer Center Page. Students who meet the requirements and complete the application are guaranteed admission to the UC of their choice and, in many cases, to the major program as well.

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Dancer’s next step leads him to becoming a dean BY RYAN THOMPSON WEB EDITOR

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The recent hiring of John Vaughan as Dean of Visual and Performing comes as no surprise, considering Vaughan’s relentless hard work over the years. Vaughan first joined Citrus College in 1990, while working as an adjunct instructor in the Fine and Performing Arts Department. “This will be a job that you will love and it will be the last full-time job you’ll ever have,” Vaughn said he was told during his orientation. Vaughan said these words stuck with him during his years teaching at Citrus College and helped inspire his attitude that he isn’t going to work today but is instead “going to play today.” Vaughan makes it clear to everyone that he truly loves what he does and carries this same attitude into his new title. Vaughan said the Visual and Performing Arts program at Citrus is unique when compared with programs in surrounding areas, because students frequently cross disciplines. For example, students in the dance program are encouraged to take classes in photography. “In the entertainment or art industry, if you don’t have a lot of different skills then you won’t be near as successful,” Vaughan said. “It’s not enough to just be a singer, you have to be able to move really well, you have to have some acting skills. Artists are much more viable if they can cross mediums. We’re a good division for that because we get along really well. We look at it as one big house that everyone is a part of.” Vaughan spent all four years of high school participating in both theatre and dance courses. Upon graduating, Vaughan attended the University of North Carolina in

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John Vaughan, the new dean of visual and performing arts, poses for a photo on Feb. 14 backstage at the Haugh Performing Arts Center. Vaughan joined Citrus College in 1990.

Greensboro and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Later, Vaughan was awarded a master’s degree in humanities from California State University, Dominguez Hills. The master’s degree gave Vaughan the interdisciplinary experience well suited to being a dean. Vaughan has experience as a professional theater director, choreographer and performer. He has produced shows for over a decade, including performances at the Los Angeles County Fair. Vaughan said his job has always been physical, but he still enjoys

working out. He is also a foodie. “I love experiencing all different kinds of food,” Vaughan said. His taste ranges from fine restaurants to small diners. Vaughan openly admits to having read the all of “The Lord of The Rings” series four times and seeing each movie on its opening day. He said he has watched the entire triology probably 20 to 25 times. A former student of Vaughan, Lizzy Blandino, said Vaughan inspired her in “every rehearsal and class” and would always motivate her “to become the best version of myself, both onstage and off.”

Theatre and outreach inspires new Haugh director BY MEGAN PATTERSON STAFF REPORTER

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The Haugh Performing Arts Center has a new director, Tiina Mittler. Mittler said she has always had an appreciation for the art of theatre, stemming from her childhood. “I could remember the first show I ever went to,” Mittler said. “It was at the La Habra Women’s Club and it was ‘Mousetrap’ by Agatha Christie, and it was a community theatre production and I was just enthralled. So ever since then, I’ve always been drawn to theatre.” Mittler started to get more involved with theatre while she was in college, taking as many theatre classes as she could. After attending her small liberal arts college, Mittler spent 15 years working with companies who spend their time cultivating original plays. “She’s kind, and she’s smart, she makes good decisions and she’s easy to work with,” said Michelle Russell, an administrative secretary who works alongside Mittler. “She’s usually the first one here and the last to leave.” Her love of theatre is not limit-

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Tiina Mittler, new director for the Haugh Performing Arts Center, poses at her desk in the box office of the Haugh on Jan. 31. Mittler joined Citrus College in October 2017.

ed to working behind the scenes; she also enjoys watching Broadway shows and has seen “Hamilton” by Lin-Manuel Miranda with the original Broadway cast. Aside from theatre, Mittler enjoys walking her dog, watching British television and traveling. Mittler began working at Citrus College in October 2017 and said she has many ideas on how to improve the Haugh Performing Arts Center. One of her main goals is to connect the Haugh with the community by using social media and innovative marketing techniques. Mittler is looking forward to further cementing herself into the Citrus College Community by attending special events, such as the Open

House on March 20 and 21, where a number of high school students in the area get to experience the arts first hand. Lois Tedrow, who has been with Citrus for 37 years working in the box office, works closely with Mittler and the directors that have come and gone. “Tiina fits right in with us, like she’s been here forever,” Tedrow said. “You know, she understands us, she’s accepted all of our quirks and her own quirks, and she’s lovely.” Ultimately, Mittler said she wants to act as a steward for the Citrus College and widen the patron base to gain a loyal following as well as continue the Haugh Performing Arts Center’s legacy in the community.

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‘Black Panther’ and Black History Movie is a triumph for the black community BY TAKINA WALKER STAFF REPORTER

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Let me start by saying “Black Panther” did not disappoint, in fact, it was beyond my expectations. The visuals of the African land of Wakanda were beyond anything I have ever seen. Each character added a dynamic to the story which gave the story edge, humor and sometimes anger. I can count on one hand how many Marvel movies I have watched and enjoyed; this movie goes down as my favorite. I had been anxiously waiting to see Black Panther for weeks, because it is a film with a predominantly black cast and a black director released during Black History Month. I wonder if this was coincidence or are the stars aligning for the black community? I was eager to see what was in store, so I headed to the Edwards West Covina Stadium 18 to see it at 5 p.m. The theater was filled with moody teenagers and rambunctious kids, we were all out on the town for a Friday movie. I stood in the concession line for what felt like an hour but was probably eight minutes. Fifty or more anxious consumers trying to get their overload of sugar before entering the theater. It was time for “Black Panther,” a movie trending on Twitter and Instagram for weeks. The movie was full of talented actors, such as Chadwick

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Boseman, Lupita Nyong’O, Michael B. Jordan, all black main characters in a Marvel film. The acting was passionate and award worthy, pulling raw emotion and suspense from you in each scene. The film starts like a scene from a ‘90s John Singleton film, a few kids playing basketball in what appears to be the slums of Oakland. The movie filled with action sequences, out-of-this-world imagery and comedy. There is also plenty of drama, the movie speaks about family conflict and the social struggle of blacks in America. A topic close to the heart of many Black Americans trying to find comfort within America.

T’Challa played by Boseman lost his father in a terrorist attack and quickly becomes the King of Wakanda. A place of great resources and advanced technology, finding himself faced with challenges, to stop a thief threatening the security of Wakanda. The plot thickens as T’Challa finds out a family secret which makes his American cousin Erik Killmonger an enemy played by Michael B Jordan. An enemy which sought to drain all resources in Wakanda to weaponize blacks across the world against their oppressor. T’Challa must stand tall before his enemy and protect his home and the resources which makes Wakanda a hidden treasure. The movie was filled with exciting

fight sequences, love and humor as T’Challa’s sister/technological sidekick provides nonstop humor, which was certainly pleasurable. The costumes, scenery, wildlife and technology were all mouth dropping and entertaining from beginning to end. The director of this movie is a black director, Ryan Coogler a Oakland native who also directed “Fruitvale Station.” This movie was inspiring for so many reasons, to watch a movie about powerful black characters from a magical land in Africa was mind boggling. Finding out the director is a 31-year-old black man was one of the reasons why the movie was so inspiring, because “Black Panther” is his third film.

If someone has any aspirations for film, this has to become a story of interest to them. How does such a young, new director receive a major opportunity to direct a Marvel film such as “Black Panther”? The execution was absolutely amazing. I recommend anyone who loves an action-packed film to watch this movie. If you are a person of color, go see this movie where black and brown people are leading the conversation and the action. Enjoy a film with great acting, incredible imagery and African wonder. My only hope would be for a sequel to come next year for Black History Month.

Che Malambo excites audience members BY BRIANNA SEWELL STAFF REPORTER

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The artists of Che Malambo performed a fun, exhilarating and energetic set of dances at the Haugh Performing Arts Center. The all male, Argentine based company danced with their bombos (Argentine drums) and boleadoras (lassos with stones on the end) that sounded like a heavy rainfall. The performance’s theme seemed to be man vs. nature with sets of dances depicting the ocean, rivers and rain. Many times there was a feeling of call and response; they challenged and encouraged each other. The audience was constantly applauding and calling out cheers to the gauchos (South American cowboys). They started loud and energetic then took their boots off and danced quietly. Then the juxtaposition of the quiet and the loudness could be felt with a thudding heartbeat. The group also danced to a sweet-sounding acoustic guitar, singing an endearing lullaby in Spanish that was followed by a power ballad. Towards the end of the performance they looked at the audience and smiled like “just you wait.” The dancers came out in full force with their drums and boleadoras for the grand finale. They were always having fun with the call and response of the dance. The Malambo dancers gave each other high-fives and looked like they had brotherly love flowing be-

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Che Malambo, an Argentinian dance company, preformed their electric, fast paced, heart thumping style across the Haugh stage on Feb. 17, 2018.

tween them. The audience laughed at the gauchos’ attitude and gave a standing ovation. Gilles Brinas, their choreographer, created the concept, staging, musical composition, and brought the dancers together. The program said “Brinas was inspired by the talented artists he found in Buenos Aries and was moved to create the company Che Malambo from the best Malambo dancers in Argentina.” For more information about Che Malambo, their website is http:// www.chemalambolive.com/

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owls soar to conference championship BY JOHN MICHAELIDES

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The Citrus College men’s basketball team ended its regular season with a 102-80 victory over Barstow College on Feb. 17 at the Owl’s Nest, wrapping up its second straight conference championship. The Owls finished the regular season with a 26-4 record, clinching the No. 3 seed in the Southern California bracket of the California Community College Athletic Association Championships. Citrus will host the winner of No. 14 San Diego Miramar College (19-9) and No. 19 West Los Angeles College (18-10) on Feb. 24 at the Owl’s Nest. The Owls went a perfect 10-0 at home this season, their last home loss coming in the third round of last year’s postseason when Antelope Valley eliminated Citrus on a game-winning three-pointer with 1.3 seconds left. Five Owls players remain from that team and will be looking to advance beyond the third round after two consecutive third-round exits. Citrus point guard Jeremy Smith has led the charge for second-year head coach Brett Lauer. Smith finished the regular season averaging team-highs of 21.2 points per game, ninth best in the conference, and 5.4 assists per game to go along with 1.6 steals per game. Smith set a school record with 41 points in a game against West Los Angeles College on Jan. 3. The sophomore guard also shot 85.8 percent from the free throw line

86.7

The Owls’ win percentage during the regular season

Clinched the No. 3 seed for the CCCAA postseason

10-0

The Owls finished a perfect 10-0 at the Owl’s Nest

Sophomore guard Jeremy Smith scored a school record 41 points on Jan. 3

11.1

The Owls outscored their opponents by 11.1 points

81.9 Michael Quintero Clarion

Citrus sophomore forward Kyle Gray drives in on Cañada College sophomore center Antony Navarrete on Dec. 1, 2017, at Citrus College. The Owls finished the regular season 10-0 at home.

and made 2.4 three-pointers per game. Citrus outscored its opponents 84.5 to 73.4 during the regular season. Sophomore forward Kyle Gray averaged 11 points per game for the Owls and a team-high 6.6 rebounds

per game and 2.3 steals per game. In two seasons with Lauer at the helm, the Owls have compiled a 5011 record, with a 81.9 percent winning percentage. The winning percentage is the highest for a head coach in school history. ADVERTISEMENT

The Owls went 9-1 in conference play during the season and have won 23 of their last 25 games. Citrus proved they could win on the road with a 16-4 record away from the Owl’s Nest, but the margin for error in the postseason diminishes drastically.

Head coach Brett Lauer’s win percentage at Citrus

9-1

The Owls’ record within conference play

The Owls have won 23 of their last 25 games

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EDITORIAL

Designate places for Uber and Lyft drivers Citrus College should create designated locations where students can be picked up and dropped off by their Uber or Lyft ride. Most, if not all, students of Citrus commute to campus. Some students may have their own cars, some may take the local Foothill Transit buses and some may arrive by the Metro Gold Line. However, some students arrive to school by Uber and Lyft. The ride-sharing services have become increasingly popular. Some may be the services to alleviate the issues of parking during the first few weeks of a new semester. Others may not be in an area where public transportation can reliably take them to Citrus College. Some may be wondering, “What’s the point of this anyway? It’s more convenient if drivers arrived exactly where I was.” Safety is a big reason on why a pickup/drop-off spot is needed. A pickup/drop-off area would allow for a certain spot to have more surveillance by Campus Safety, ensuring extra safety for the students waiting for their ride. It would also help Campus Safety account for more students when they are all waiting in one spot, rather than if they were scattered around while waiting for their rides. The designated pickup/dropoff areas would help drivers park for a few minutes without having to search for a random spot to pull over in the campus parking lots. Not all drivers are familiar with Citrus College, so it would not be surprising that they may be confused on where exactly to pull over. Some drivers may accidently enter

through parking lot exits, such as the ones near the library on Foothill Boulevard. Staff and teachers who drive their own cars to work would also benefit. Designated areas would assist Uber/Lyft drivers from obstructing people parking, entrances or exits. Sometimes employees are unaware that there may be people trying to back out, and may stop then from doing so. Since Citrus College isn’t a small school, there should be at least two or three designated spots. In the campus parking lots, since most plausible pickup/drop-off areas seem to be fire lanes, at most two parking spots should be dedicated for a pickup/drop-off area. They should also have a time limit of five minutes so that the spots are available for more and more drivers. Where should the designated pickup/drop-off spots be? One spot in mind would be in the student parking lots on Citrus Avenue, facing the Student Services building. Another spot would be near the DSPS drop off area in between the Administration Building and the Hayden Library. The road curves near that area would be a good place to drop off and pick up students without completely obstructing the area needed for any possible DSPS drop offs. The last spot would be in the student parking lots off of Barranca. One may think that a reasonable area for Uber/Lyft drivers to wait would be near the bus stops, however that would cause a possible obstruction to the buses that stop there or traffic in general. That would neg-

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atively affect bus riders. Not only that, but between the intersections of Citrus Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, and Barranca Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, there are not adequate crosswalks, so in the rare event that a Uber/Lyft driver pulls over on the other side of the road, it could be potentially dangerous to not only the passengers, but to any drivers going down Foothill Boulevard.

The addition to these pickup/ drop-off spots may impact students who drive, as the spots have the potential to increase flowing traffic in the parking lots and probably remove a few parking spaces. However, it would stop students from being potentially blocked in the parking lot lanes, and it would allow drivers to have a spot where they can configure their GPS to quickly get to their next location.

OPINION

Owl Rocketeers: All for Oneself BY JAMES DUFFY STAFF REPORTER

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By pleading to travel to Alabama, the Rocket Owls betray an ethical commitment to equality and civil rights. It’s a sad day, indeed, when a club, which prides itself on its diversity puts attaining ‘honors’ before ethics. Eschewing solidarity with their transgender and gay brothers and sisters, the Rocket Owls may prefer Alabamians who nearly elected the unabashed bigot, Roy Moore. At the Feb. 6 Citrus College Board of Trustees meeting, after reciting their varied international and economic backgrounds, the Rocket Owls denounced the board for putting politics before education in prohibiting travel to Alabama’s NASA student launch competition. The California law prohibiting travel was passed in response to North Carolina’s anti-trans gender bathroom bill. It was not the board’s decision. The students further confuse “politics” with moral courage. Just listen to the soaring language of the bill, which prohibits funding travel to states that permit “discrim-

ination ...on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.” Rocket Owls said they oppose discrimination at the board meeting, but lament the thousands of hours of work they dedicated to the competition that may be lost. But how many more hours must the transgendered suffer by not being allowed peace in as gender-neutral an act as using a restroom? This, in the same states where those rooms once read “Whites Only.” Weren’t these the students applying rainbow flag filters to their online profiles only three years ago? If the Rocket Owls disgrace the college colors by skirting the law, students of conviction should drape themselves in the banner of the Bear Flag Republic instead. Board of Trustees President Patricia Rasmussen accurately calls this “a civil rights issue.” On this 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s murder, the team cannot pretend which side they choose in the war against discrimination.

opposing the Travel Ban BY AUSTIN YOON STAFF REPORTER

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The Citrus College Rocket Owls are being forbidden from participating in this year’s NASA Student Launch in order to continue California’s efforts to “avoid supporting or financing discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.” This disconnect in rational reasoning is appalling. In no way is denying the Rocket Owls this opportunity furthering equality or LGBT civil rights. I can appreciate the intended symbolic significance behind the travel ban, but the meaning is ultimately lost, especially since other California schools on the invite list, including the teams from UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz, are participating despite the ban. The efficacy of this protest is sadly diminished when it’s clear many have no interest in participating, and why should they? Even if every Californian refused to travel to the eight states on the ban list, what would be accomplished?

Proponents of AB 1887 argue that the ban is raising awareness and encouraging conversation. But realistically, by promoting isolation, the conversation only occurs amongst those already in agreement. The banned states are already aware of the disapproval of what they refer to as the “West Coast liberals,” concerning their stances on LGBT rights; California’s athletes and scholars not attending events in the banned states will do nothing to change their minds, and ultimately hurts us more than them. The intent is noble and justified, but even though we perceive the ban as defending the rights of LGBT, the banned perceive it as criticism of their culture and disrespecting their religious freedoms. The existence of discrimination and prejudice in these states is undeniable, but the discussion has degenerated to apples and oranges, both sides refuse to listen to the other, and for some inexplicable reason, the Rocket Owls have to suffer.

Some universities such as Cal State Long Beach and UCLA, as well as community colleges such as Santa Monica College have dedicated pickup/drop-off spots for Uber and Lyft. The first step to making these spots a reality is for the school to partner up with Uber/Lyft so that it’s easier for current and new drivers know where to go.