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April 24, 2013 Volume LXVIII Issue 5

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“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”

-Pablo Picasso

Announcements Alpha Gamma Sigma Members In order to become a permanent member of Alpha Gamma Sigma, you must file an application with Lisa Villa, AGS counselor. At commencement, you will be honored by wearing a gold satin stole, leading the processional, and sitting in the front rows. Apply now with Lisa Villa in the Counseling and Advisement Center (626) 914-8530. For questions, contact Andrea Mullin at (626) 914-8530. The deadline to apply for permanent membership is May 17, 2013.

Phi Theta Kappa Members Phi Theta Kappa students must meet with advisor Lisa Telesca to fill out the necessary paperwork for membership.

Call Lisa Telesca at (626) 9148774 to set up an appointment.

PTK members who attend commencement wear blue and gold honor cords and keys and are recognized during the ceremony.

Please note: PTK applications must be processed by May 1st, if you would like recognition at the 2013 commencement ceremony.

Psi Beta Members March 21, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Members of Psi Beta should meet with advisor Andrew Kim (626) 914-8865. Psi Beta members participating in commencement will be recognized during the ceremony, alongside the other two honor societies, and will wear special regalia to signify membership.private and out-of-state universities.

Honors Program If you have finished or will finish the Honors Program in fall 2012 or winter, spring or summer 2013, please complete the Honors Completion Record form (available for print from the Honors Program webpage). Please submit the form directly to Brian Waddington, in CI 124, no later than April 15th.

•Brian Waddington, Honors Program Coordinator: (626) 857-4039, CI 124 Students who finish the Honors Program and participate in commencement will be recognized during the ceremony and honored by wearing a special medallion(s).

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LAPD to allow civilians to write their own official crime reports

New “Googleplex” in Silicon Valley about to get more mega

You could soon act as detective-in-training, sort of, by writing official police reports from your very own laptop or iPad. The LAPD will be introducing online police reporting by the local community for small crimes and will be submitted under penalty of perjury, which will be reviewed by officers. Councilman Mitchell Englander, who approached the department with the idea a year ago, said that the program will help officers save time writing reports and help the people they protect much faster. This initiative will hopefully save time and money, and will be a first for Los Angeles, as online reporting is already in effect in San Bernardino and Pasadena.

Google Inc. employees have had it well for a long time, with their fancy gyms, upscale cafes, and millions of perks, in their Mountain View, CA work building. The mega-successful company is breaking ground on a new 42-acre campus called “Bayview,” that will upgrade the pampering of Google’s famous type A-workers to even newer heights. This will be the first time that Google has had the opportunity to build its own campus from scratch, as in the past they had hollowed out shells from older buildings to build anew on top of those. The 1.1 million squarefoot campus is taking every opportunity to conserve energy, as it will be the largest office complex with all radiant heating in the US. The expansion will be completed in 2015.

Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune

NATIONAL

Source: Los Angeles Times, The New York Times

GLOBAL

Boston Marathon bombing suspect charged and could face death penalty

Bird Flu outbreak terrifies people of China

One-half of the infamous duo responsible for the bombings in Boston last week, was charged in a criminal complaint and appeared before a federal magistrate who came to his bedside at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center today, officials said.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, was charged with one count of using and conspiring to use an explosive device and one count of malicious destruction of property with an explosive device resulting in death. Tsarnaev and his brother, now deceased, used weapons of mass destruction in the double bombing that caused about 200 injuries and killed three innocent people. If convicted in a federal court, Tsarnaev could face life in prison or the death penalty.

Source: Los Angeles Times

A new strain of avian flu called H7N9 is currently spreading fear like wildfire in China. The epidemic has caused 18 deaths and 95 diagnosed illnesses so far in the country and people are doing their best to avoid chicken at all costs. The infected birds are showing no signs of being sick whatsoever, so it’s close to impossible to know whether or not the animal has H7N9 without a blood test. There is no evidence that this strain of flu virus can be easily transmitted from human to human, and if transmitted, potential pandemonium could ensue. The Chinese government is struggling to contain the problem and health agencies are launching an investigation.

Source: Los Angeles Times

CALLING ALL 2013 GRADUATES The college website has been updated with information about the upcoming 97th Citrus College Commencement Ceremony to be held Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the college stadium. In the event of rain, the ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2013. The commencement webpage is available for students and their families, as well as for Citrus faculty and staff, providing information about rehearsal, the ceremony, caps and gowns, parking, etc. The website is www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/ grad. Graduating students can expect to receive a packet of information in the mail during the first week of May.

THE 1000 BLOCK: INCIDENT REPORTS

If you plan to graduate and walk in the ceremony on Saturday, June 15, 2013, you must complete a graduation application with a counselor or advisor by Friday, May 17, 2013. If you complete a graduation application after the May 17, 2013 deadline, you will not be eligible to participate in the ceremony, no exceptions. In addition, this is the deadline to have your name printed in the commencement program. To make an appointment to complete a graduation application, stop by the Counseling and Advisement Center, in the Student Services building at the top of the stairs on the 2nd floor, or call (626) 914-8530.

Reports are provided courtesy of the Citrus College Campus Safety Department. A report is not a statement of guilt.

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

physical ALTERCATION

On Mar. 6, an individual was spotted smoking marijuana inside a dark green Lexus in the S7 parking lot. The individual’s identity was obtained through their parking permit information, as was their class schedule. Upon being contacted by an officer, the suspect admitted to using a pipe to smoke and was informed that marijuana use on campus is prohibited. The individual was then escorted to their vehicle where Glendora Police Department Officers were waiting. A small container filed with marijuana and a small glass pipe were revealed upon searching the suspect’s possessions. GPD confiscated the marijuana and the suspect was cited

On Mar. 13, a physical altercation was witnessed between a faculty member and a student during the campus wide evacuation and fire drill. The faculty member stated they were attempting to control the crowd entering the northeast corner of FP when they stepped in front of a student who disregarded the directive. The student reported that they were “grabbed” by the faculty member and stated that they were upset because the faculty member had placed their hands on them. A witness added that the student attempted to force towards the entrance of FP and got in the instructor’s face.

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SIGN THEFT

On Mar. 6, a library employee reported the theft of a Samsung high resolution digital presenter (est. value: $1,945.54). The employee informed officers that the presenter was last used Feb. 19 during Flex Day and was not properly secured to the podium. The reporting party contacted Tec Services to see if the presenter had possibly been moved or borrowed by another department. It was brought to the officer’s attention that the southwest corner emergency doors of the Library were unarmed and the reporting party was unaware of how long this had occurred. Once armed, the employee noticed that one was not working properly. The officer advised that a work order be placed to repair the broken door to prevent future thefts. The Glendora Police Department filed a report of the incident.

On Mar. 6, a sign was reported to have been stolen from the Golf Range located in the V3 parking lot. The reporting party described the sign as being a 4.5 foot diameter white circle resembling a golf ball, with “Golf Parking Only” painted on the front in black letters. The sign was stated to have an estimated value of $50.

Surveillance videos indicate two males driving a dark colored truck stop, grab the sign, and place it into the bed of the truck. The vehicle then proceeded to drive south towards Maintenance and Operations.

The reporting party concluded that they did not want to file a report with Glendora Police Department Officers or pursue any criminal prosecution should the suspects be identified.

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The school trails state benchmark scores in a critical area.

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o kick off the fall 2012 semester, Citrus College rebranded itself as a “College of Completion.” But newly released data from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office suggest that might not be the case.

On April 9, the CCCCO unveiled its Student Success Scorecard at scorecard.cccco. edu, which provides the public with an inside look at cumulative education data for each of the state’s 112 community college campuses through the 2011-12 academic year.

Citrus College’s numbers for Persistence and 30 Units either closely match or exceed the state benchmark. Yet the school trails the state average for completion by nearly 5 percent, as fewer than 45 percent of Citrus College students met the guidelines set forth by the CCCCO. “There may be many explanations which include completion of educational goals prior to reaching a level measured as completion (obtaining job skills etc), availability of classes, a changing economy, and personal factors affecting individual students,” wrote Academic Senate president Jim Wollum via email in regards to the statistical anomaly.

“It would be interesting to survey cohort students reflected in the data to determine what specific factors they feel applied to their educational progress.”

“With President Obama’s call to have 5 million more associate degree holders by 2020, the scorecard will help us see what is working in California and what needs improvement,” said Manuel Baca, president of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.

The data tracks students’ college careers over six years and splits them into five sepa-

rate categories: • Persistence – percentage of degree and/or transfer seeking students who enrolled in three consecutive terms • 30 Units – percentage of degree and/or transfer-seeking students who achieved at least 30 units • Completion – percentage of degree and/or transferseeking students who completed a degree, certificate, or transfer-related outcomes.

• Remedial – percentage of credit students who started below transfer level in English, mathematics and/or ESL and completed a college-level course in the same discipline • Career Technical Education – percentage of students who completed a degree, certificate, or transferred in a vocational discipline.

“The biggest challenges Citrus College faces are endemic to our entire California Community College system.

-Geraldine M. Perri

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“The scorecard is a new accountability tool that measures student performance in a clear and concise way,” said CCC Chancellor Brice Harris. “The purpose of the scorecard is to help more students achieve their educational goals. This new tool . . . makes the nation’s largest system of higher education also the most accountable.”

In the Persistence, 30 Units and Completion categories, percentages are compiled for students who are prepared and unprepared for college based on the level of their English and math courses.

“The biggest challenges Cit-

rus College faces are endemic to our entire California Community College system,” wrote college superintendent/president Geraldine M. Perri in an email. “While the California community college system provides public higher education to the largest amount of students in the state (over 2.4 million), it is the lowest funded public education system in California [per student].”

Perri did not address whether or not the College of Completion was an accurate moniker given the statistics. She pointed out various programs that the school offers to students and faculty to improve performance, such as faculty inquiry groups that research Citrus learning practices and Phi Theta Kappa honor society peer mentoring.

However, one Citrus student believes the low figures are partially due to low class availability.

“It’s harder to get classes,” said Brent Watkins, a 23-yearold sophomore and former starting center for the Owls’ basketball team. He has attended Citrus since 2007, and is on track to graduate this year.

“Before I played basketball, I had secondary priority. I was here for four years already so, I was registering after the vets and athletes so it was easier for me to get classes, but all the new people [with] no priority [can’t get] their classes. Sad times,” said Watkins.

After being informed that new registration policies will favor incoming freshman over students with 100 units or more in 2014, Watkins said that the newly revised priority registration plan shows promise, but is not a cure-all.

“It’ll affect the people who are coming here and knowing what they want to do already,” Watkins said. “Those who don’t know that they want to do are going to be in the same boat.”

PERSISTENCE Percentage of degree and/or transfer-seeking students tracked for six years through 2011-12 who enrolled in the first three consecutive terms.

30 UNITS Percentage of degree and/or transfer seeking students tracked for six years through 2011-12 who achieved at least 30 units.

COMPLETION Percentage of degree and/or transfer-seeking students tracked for six years through 2011-12 who completed a degree, certificate or transfer related outcomes.

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Marijuana use at an all time high Students sparking it up, with or without a medical card, has caught the attention of campus officials.

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n recent years, Citrus College has had an increase in cases of possession of marijuana.

According to the Citrus incident reports, the number of reported cases of marijuana possession have more than tripled from the 2010-12 calendar year.

Currently, the 2013 winter and spring semesters have already had seven reported drug law violations—and it’s not even May. “The increase from 13 to 17 incidents in one year is unfortunate, but I do not think that it could be classified as a major problem,” said Arvid Spor, vice president of student services. “It is more likely that students need to be informed every semester that the use and possession of marijuana, even for medicinal purposes, is not allowed on campus.”

Many Citrus students have legally obtained medical marijuana cards. However, according to Citrus policy, any unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs on the campus are prohibited and are in violation of policy.

Any student caught with the drug will face the same consequences regardless of whether or not they have a card.

Prop 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, allows Californians to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes when prescribed by an attend-

ing physician.

In order for a person to qualify for a medical marijuana card, a physician would have to determine that the patient would benefit from its use as in the treatment of cancer, anorexia, depression, migraines or any other illness in which marijuana could provide relief.

Marijuana is illegal under federal law. There is no such thing as “medical” marijuana, regardless of state laws to the contrary, says the Controlled Substance Act. The CSA lists marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance because it meets the standard of being considered to have a high potential for abuse.

Citrus College follows the federal law and the school’s policy states that appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any student that is caught violating the drug law on campus.

The California Health and Safety Code, section 11357, “Possession of Marijuana,” states for everyone except as authorized by law, “every person who possess any concentrated cannabis shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than one year or by a fine of not more than $500.”

The code also status that those who posses no more than 28.5 grams of marijuana (other than concentrated marijuana) can be punished by a fine of no more

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than $100. In 2010, three on-campus incidents classified as H&S 11357 occurred. Each required the involvement of the Glendora Police Department, yet none led to an arrest.

James Woolum, former Glendora police officer and professor of administrative of justice, said “Although possession of marijuana less than one ounce without a medical card is a misdemeanor, the law requires handling the case as an infraction would be handled—a citation unless certain exceptions are present.”

“This does not apply to larger quantities, possession for sales, or possession by a minor,” Woolum said.

In 2011, the number of mari-

juana incidents more than tripled to 13 in which students were caught in possession of the drug on campus. The Glendora Police Department was called 10 times.

However, no arrests were made that year either.

“The officer has discretion to handle the case without a citation, but that would be the manner in which enforcement is conducted,” Woolum.

The record for the 2012 calendar year shows 17 cases of marijuana possession. None of these resulted in arrests, but the Glendora Police Department dealt with 16 of the reports.

For students who are found to be in violation of board policy and drug laws, the student conduct

process calls for the student to receive a letter from the dean of students as well as have an administrative hearing.

Anyone determined to be in violation may then face the following penalties: reprimand, disciplinary action or disciplinary suspension.

The Student Discipline Procedures state that a student may be expelled if the Board of Trustees feels there is “good cause.”

An interpretation may mean that other means of correction have failed to bring about appropriate conduct or if the presence of the student is believed to be a danger to others. A request will then be made to the Student Affairs administrator for a formal hearing.

Students with low academics will be dismissed Students who are on academic probation will be sent warnings and a possible boot out of Citrus College.

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very semester, hundreds of students are placed on academic probation or dismissed from Citrus College for having a less than a 2.0 GPA. In fall 2012, the number of students on probation was 1233 according to Admissions and Records.

A student is placed on probation after taking 12 units and receiving below a 2.0 GPA. A letter and email is sent noti-

fying the student of the situation.

The two types of probation fall into two categories: academic and progress probation.

Progress probation occurs when a student completes fewer than 50 percent of units attempted.

Counselor Raul Sanchez advises students to check their student email regularly.

“A lot of times students aren’t even aware that they are on probation, or on the verge of dismissal,” Sanchez said.

Once the student is put on probation, they are required to go online and complete a probation workshop, courtesy of Citrus College.

Dean of counseling, Lucinda Over, says students have the opportunity to improve their grades.

“If you look at the student services, The Writing Cafe, tutoring, and counseling can help students to reach their educational goal,” Over said.

A student who is on academic probation will be subject to dis-

missal if the student has a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 in all units attempted in each of two consecutive semesters.

According to campus Administrative Policy 425, “The notification advising the student that he/she is subject to dismissal will cover, at a minimum, reference to this procedure, explanation of what dismissal means, procedure for reinstatement, and procedure to appeal the dismissal.”

The deans of counseling and admissions then review the peti-

tion, and a Student Education Plan is prepared to ensure success.

This academic year, 530 students are in danger of receiving a dismissal notice if things don’t change.

Financial aid recipients must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. The SAP guidelines are stricter than academic and progress probation.

It’s not too late in the semester to turn things around and take advantage of the resources Citrus College offers.

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Seeing and believing Legally blind artist does not let disability to get in the way of her passion.

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xtend the palm of your hand out in front of your face; imagine only seeing a blur. Now put the palm of your hand directly in front of your face.

It is only at this distance that this Citrus College fine and performing arts major can see clearly.

Desirey Wester, 24, was diagnosed as legally blind at the age of three. News like this would be heartbreaking to any person, and may also put strict limitations on career choices.

Not so for Wester, overcoming one of the most difficult obstacles for an artist: impaired vision. She continues to pursue a career in graphic designing and sketching.

Growing up there was hope that the doctors could find some laser treatment to help, but currently there is no effective surgery for Wester’s visual impairment. Wester was prescribed glasses, but they did not help.

Attending school with a visual impairment would be difficult for anyone, but Wester said she had the drive to succeed.

“The only thing I hate about it is when a teacher just doesn’t understand, and doesn’t make that ac-

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cessibility available,” Wester said; “But almost every teacher does.”

Wester recalls a teacher who impacted her art while she attended Sierra Vista High School in 2003.

“She didn’t know how good my vision was and assumed that because I was legally blind I couldn’t do art,” Wester said.

Wester did not let this affect her negatively, she said. “I just kept drawing, I didn’t care because I just

wanted to draw and if she had kept on I would have switched teachers.”

Wester is also affected by hyperoptoplasia, which causes her eyes to shake uncontrollably, even though the images she sees inside her head are still. It is just another item on the long list of things that made schooling difficult for Wester, as classmates constantly asked why her eyes shook.

Though Wester was picked on

because of the hyperoptoplasia she didn’t let it phase her. “I didn’t care,” Wester said. “It just got annoying to be asked why my eyes shake.”

During her time at Sierra Vista High School Wester took special education classes on account of her vision, not her intellect. At the end of her senior year she received an award for being an “Outstanding Senior.”

The award was unexpected and Wester had no idea she had even been nominated, but when she received the award, she noticed her name was spelled incorrectly. “I just thought it was funny that the special ed program made that mistake,” Wester said.

Choosing to come to Citrus College was a big step in Wester’s life. It was because of her grandmother, who attended Citrus College herself, and close proximity to home that she decided to come to this college.

In 2011 Wester had a few of her graphic designs as well as sketch pieces on display for the student exhibition in the Hayden Memorial Library. And once again her name was spelled incorrectly.

However, the correction was made by the next semester.

The art classes at Citrus College are a welcomed challenge for Wester and the friends she has made all agree that she is in the right field.

Wester’s friends have turned

into customers, constantly asking for sketches and t-shirt designs.

“She drew a castle picture and it was amazing,” said Stephanie Jones, 30, a close friend of Wester.

Wester has made a big impact on those around her, from family to friends and even classmates.

“I have never heard a bad thing about her, she can find the light in the darkness,” said her friend Amanda Landis, 19, “I know she will definitely reach her goals, she has the drive to achieve them.”

Wester hopes to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona and earn her bachelors degree in graphic design. The future for Wester does not end there.

After her projected graduation from Cal Poly Pomona she wants to work for a corporation doing graphic designs and also have her own business on the side to focus on her primary interests in music and apparel.

Living with a disability that may weaken an individual’s motivation did the complete opposite for Wester. This disability only fueled her motivation and drive to do the best she could with her art.

“To me art is for people who want to express themselves, art isn’t hurting anybody and there isn’t much consequence involved, ” said Wester.

“I like that, so I knew I always wanted to be an artist. I just wasn’t sure what kind.”

Magician wows inside the class and out Professor Dale Salwak, talks about how he got into magic and teaching.

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Courtesy of Dale Salwak Citrus College professor Dale Salwak says he loves using magic as a tool to connect with people around the world.

nglish professor Dale Salwak, moonlights as a magician.

This professor does his best to connect with his audiences, whether in a classroom or on stage performing a trick.

From the time he was a little boy, Salwak has had a fascination with magic and it came in handy.

“Magic helped me pay my way through school,” Salwak said. “I began reaching out everywhere I could. I performed everywhere from circus clubs to county fairs to fraternity parties, wherever work was available.” It helped him pay for Purdue University as an undergrad and USC as a graduate student.

Magic allows Salwak an “escape” from his normal life.

“It gives me an opportunity to travel to places that I wouldn’t normally have a chance to see and to meet a lot of people.”

“Magic becomes the great leveler,” Salwak said. “You discover that you have something in common;

that you share a common love and that is the art of magic. Instantly we have a connection.”

Every year, Salwak performs for a few weeks at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. “When I moved to California in 1969 a friend of mine put me on a show in Long Beach and the owners of the castle were at the show and they invited me to perform for a week,” Salwak said.

Salwak travels to many places performing magic, including North Korea. In 2009, North Korean leader at the time, Kim Jong-Il, wanted a magic show and Salwak, along with four other magicians from all over the world were chosen to perform.

The professor stays in North Korea for a week and performs for an audience of 2,500 and on closed-circuit television that broadcasts to 1.2 million people.

Salwak is preparing for his fourth trip to the controversial country.

“When you arrive you turn over your cell phone and passports and they keep those until you leave,” Salwak said.

“I was told on my first trip to behave as if you’re always being watched, because you are.”

Besides being under a watchful eye, Salwak said that North Korea is different from what we would assume. “The people I’ve met have

been very gracious and warm and very eager to learn from our country. I was very well taken care of as a guest of the government.”

Raised in an academic family, Salwak said he always felt comfortable in a classroom. Although he has enjoyed success as a magician, he is a teacher first and foremost.

Since magic and school seem worlds apart unless you are at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it would seem that the two do not connect, but according to Salwak, they do.

“Being on stage is similar to being in front of a classroom. The challenge is finding ways to connect with your audience,” Salwak said.

“During a magic show I connect through an emotional level and in a classroom I connect through an intellectual level.”

Despite language and cultural barriers, Salwak connects with audiences through his magic.

“Magic is a universal art form, just like music. It is understood all over the world. It knows no political barriers, no cultural barriers,” said Salwak.

“Everybody has in them a sense of wonder and fantasy. They delight in the impossible. Magic appeals to the child in all of us.”

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Anticipation Builds for "Do's" at Hair Show Cosmotology students prepare for the upcoming hair show in the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

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repare to be amazed as the cosmetology students present their annual spring hair

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Cosmotology student Christina Robles (right) proudly displays the make-up job on her mannequin designed for the Art of Hair gallery held in the Hayden Memorial Library in March.

Art from the

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cynthia velazquez prepares for the March “Art of Hair” show on her mannequin, which was held in the Hayden Memorial Library.

show.

This year’s extravaganza entitled “Cirque Du Coiffure” is scheduled for May 9 at 7 p.m. in The Haugh Performing Arts Center.

The event will feature the talents of teams made up of cosmetology department students. Planning and preparation is well underway as student stylists create magic and bring their visions to life.

“All students are encouraged to participate in some form,” said Patty Glover, cosmetology professor. “They can choose to work as stylists or models, or if they wish to stay behind the scenes, they can volunteer to work backstage for any crew job.”

“I’m looking forward to the day, but I’m also nervous,” Glover said.

“It’s like the opening night of a play. There will be electricity everywhere you look.”

Stylists are paired with models from either the cosmetology department or they are able to choose friends from outside of the class/ campus.

Within certain guidelines, stylists have creative freedom to depict their theme as they wish.

To be eligible to present their work in the show, students must register for the event. To meet the deadline of May 6, students must sign up and choose a theme as well as a model.

The Master of Ceremonies of the event will be Bruce Langford, professor of fine and performing arts.

The contestants will be judged by a panel of former cosmetology students as well as local salon owners from the community and Hol-

lywood makeup artists.

Last year’s first place winner, Karlyne Flores, 26, is gunning for a repeat.

Flores first majored in administration of justice, but she soon realized it was not her passion and opted to change careers. She then enrolled at TNT Agency, a hair and makeup trade school. It was here that Flores realized that makeup artistry was the career path she had been looking for.

“I feel like I did things backwards,” said Flores. “I was certified first as a makeup artist and then an esthetician and now cosmetology.”

During last year’s “Earth, Wind & Fire” hair show, Flores won first place along with Renee Sison for their “creature of the earth” presentation using model Nikki Libra.

Acting as both makeup and hair stylist, Carla Mora, 24, who competed in last year’s event, chose a tribal theme for the spring event.

“I really wanted to do something where I could make the hair big and wild,” said Mora. “I didn’t want something perfect, I wanted something more crazy.”

From a model’s point of view, Christine Robles, 19, is eager to wow the crowd. Paired with stylist Sara Tejada, 20, the two will bring the “runways of Paris,” theme to the stage.

“Since we’re graduating, we want to do something crazy and avantgarde,” said Robles. “We want to do something that you wouldn’t imagine would be at a hair show.”

If you’re looking for a night of glamor, beauty and inspiration, you will surely find it at the annual hair show on May 9.

Tickets will be available at the door and can also be purchased in advance at the cosmetology department, located in the first floor of the Professional Center for $10.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show time is at 7 p.m.

“Everyone should come and enjoy it,” said Glover. “It’s going to be a blast.”

Springfest T his year’s Springfest has almost arrived!

On May 6-9, clubs will be out in the Campus Center Mall with activities and selling items. The theme is Citrus Palooza, so expect lot’s of music and artistically decorated booths. There will be club competitions: musical chairs on May 6 from 10-11 a.m., a club banner competition on May 7 from 10-12 p.m., a Frisbee toss on May 8 at 10-11 a.m., a booth decorating contest on May 9 at 11 a.m., soda pong at 1 p.m., and a lip sync competition at 12 p.m. The food trucks expected to be on campus are White Rabbit (Filipino food), Komodo (Asian cuisine), Long Boards (ice cream) and Greasy Wiener (hot dogs).

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Renovations retain the charm of Chavez Ravine In true Hollywood fashion, this 52-year-old beauty just got a Tinseltown-sized gift—a $100 million facelift.

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ow into their 55th year in L.A., the Dodgers have played in Elysian Park for 51 years. Dodger Stadium is the third oldest baseball stadium in the country behind Fenway Park and Wrigley Field.

Such historic company, along with pressures to address the needs of an increasingly tech savvy fan base, team owner Guggenheim Baseball Management devoted $100 million to enhance the fan’s ballpark experience.

Among the significant changes are the new hi-def video screens and ribbon boards, along with an all-new sound system. Designated play areas for kids, increased concession stands, and fun photo opportunities like larger-than-life size bobble heads and 4-foot statues of retired jersey numbers add to the upgrade.

Upcoming Home Games

L.A. DODGERS Apr. 26-28 vs Milwaukee Brewers Apr. 29 - May 1: vs Colorado Rockies May 6-8 vs Arizona D-Backs May 10-12: vs Miami Marlins L.A. Angels Of Anaheim May 2-4: vs

Baltimore Orioles

May 13-15: vs Kansas City Royals May 16-19: vs Chicago White Sox May 21-22: vs Seattle Mariners

Accessibility through the park was also improved, offering more inclines and wider concourses, especially in the more populated reserve and top deck levels.

Also on the bill were restroom renovations aimed to improve the flow of traffic, yet on the men’s side, I stood in lines longer than I have ever had to.

Ladies can sympathize.

Seasoned Dodger fans are well aware of the stadium’s terrible cell reception dropped calls and unsent texts, plus no one on Instagram would know you were even there. In response to this issue, part of the renovation was a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi network.

Overall, the nostalgia of Dodger Stadium has not been compromised.

The renovations definitely serve their Javier Galaviz Citrus College Clarion purpose as enhancements that do benefit anyone who attends a game there. The new Dodger team store and ticket booth offer both convenience and ease for patrons entering the stadium via the left field reserve level entrance.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

arts & entertainment

The show must go ‘Blonde’

‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ hit the Haugh Performing Arts Center with flair and energy.

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he April 12 opening of ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ at the Haugh Performing Arts Center, where the show ran for the weekend, offered a silly and impulsive romanticcomedy about being true to yourself and believing that anything is possible if you really want it.

Directed by Jon Vaughan and musical direction by Douglas Austin, the show featured more than 50 Citrus students and included members of the Citrus Singers ensemble.

The musical is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the 2001 Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer motion picture where Elle Woods is a girlish sorority president and homecoming queen in Southern California.

When Elle and her college sweetheart, Warner Huntington III, meet for dinner to discuss their future, she is expecting a marriage proposal. She is shocked to hear that she is being dumped

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The cast of ‘Legally Blonde’ concluded the show on a happy note at the Haugh Performing Arts Center April 12. because Warner wants to pursue law school and doesn’t think she is “serious” enough.

Not taking no for an answer, Elle directs her efforts towards her studies and applies for admission at Harvard Law School to chase her man and go where no Delta Nu sorority sister has gone before.

The costume choice was great, especially for Elle. The cheer outfit that she wore in her final bid to get into Harvard was covered in sequins. Her golden shirt and shorts combo which she wears

over white heeled boots really caught her sparkling personality.

The music and lyrics, written

by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, keep the show spirited and exciting and remind the audience not to lose hope. In “Serious,” Elle’s law teaching assistant Emmett Forrest bucks up her morale and encourages her to keep moving forward.

Emmet is played by Josh Tangermann, 20, and complemented Elle perfectly with his charming loyalty and sensitivity.

Flappy Jack’s; it’s not always about pancakes Flappy Jack’s original breakfasts share the stage with their lunches.

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s a college student, I’m aware of how difficult it can sometimes be to find time to eat a good meal at an affordable price. There’s such a limited amount of time between classes that sometimes your only option is to settle with fast food.

However, located less than a mile from campus is a different option: Flappy Jack’s.

When you enter Flappy Jack’s, you feel as if you’ve been sent back in time. The walls and tables are decked out in old-fashion, Route 66 themed décor which is quite appropriate given Flappy’s location at 640 W. Route 66 in Glendora.

The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. The majority of tables and booths are always filled with satisfied families and friends as they enjoy their Flappy Jack’s experience.

Excited laughter and happy chatter reverberate off of the walls, which only add to the pleasant ambience.

As soon as you sit down, your server—who is eager to supply you with refreshments—greets you.

With more than 240 options on the menu, it might take you a while to decide what you want to order.

Don’t worry though, through all of the internal debate, your waiter will be there to answer questions and even offer some of their own input.

Once you place your order, it is

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The turkey sandwich at Flappy Jack’s makes for a perfect brunch. cooked fresh and served quickly to you. Even if you only have a small amount of time available, Flappy Jack’s speedy service will have you fed and sent on your way in no time, whether you’re returning to school afterwards or traveling elsewhere.

Instead of ordering the traditional fluffy, golden brown pancakes, I indulged myself with their classic turkey sandwich stacked with fresh sliced turkey, lettuce, tomatoes and other condiments layered together on a French roll.

Served with a side of pasta and a cup of fruit, it made for the perfect late-morning brunch.

Any time you order off of the breakfast menu—whether it is a delicious egg omelet, scrumptious

breakfast burrito or anything in between—you then have the option of ordering either a side of pancakes or a side of toast with your meal.

Once you’ve finished your meal, you carry your own check to the cashier in front. Located behind the cash register is a display of Flappy Jack’s branded coffee and other souvenirs that are available for purchase. If you desire to take a memento home with you, it’s at your fingertips.

With delectable food that most college kids can afford, it’s a blessing that Flappy Jack’s is located less than a mile away from Citrus College. Their hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Brittany Tangermann plays Paulette, Elle Wood’s lovelorn beautician and close confidant.

She is hilariously funny and brought the audience some of the biggest laughs, especially in her romance with the UPS guy.

Emma Degerstedt is perfectly cast as Elle. She played the role last summer at the Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista, Calif., with director John Vaughan. Her tremendous musicality and elegance carry throughout her performance. Her gracious underdog appeal keeps you rooting for success and the hope that love will prevail.

In the energetic closing number Elle performs “Find My Way” and graduates from Harvard.

The show was a complete success. It was clear that the actors enjoyed the performance as much as the audience. Elle and Emmett were a great match for each other.

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Watching their romance develop was incredibly charming and even those members of the audience familiar with the story were touched to see them fall for each other.

A special applause must be given to the Greek Sisters, whose lively and energetic numbers such as “Omigod You Guys,” jumprope spectacular “Whipped into Shape,” and hilarious “Bend and Snap,” were fantastic and made the show.

The production lit up the night in bright pink. The orchestra, conducted by Alan Waddington, sent the audience home humming “Chip on My Shoulder“. A great pick-me-up for many students anticipating midterm exams, the musical provided the fundamental message of following your dreams and not underestimating your true potential.

CLARIONforum editorials Marijuana is a no go on campus

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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Students could possibly get expelled if caught with cannabis at Citrus.

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ttention: even if you have a medical marijuana license it is still illegal to bring and smoke weed on campus. If caught, the punishment can result in a fine or even arrest.

As for those folks who are blazing in the parking lot, stop doing it at Citrus.

Over the past three years, there has been a spike in reports of marijuana possession at Citrus according to the Campus Safety log. In part, because students believe their card makes it nice and legal.

California was the first to legalize medical marijuana in 1996 when it passed Proposition 215, also called the Compassionate Use Act. The law allows the possession and cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes upon a doctor’s recommendation.

Supporters also point out that Americans are in favor of legalizing weed. For the first time in history, 52 percent support legalization of the drug.

However, if you sell or share pot with anyone you will be charged with trafficking, and that can carry a prison sentence of up to 2-4 years as well as a $300 fine.

The other concern is federal.

Marijuana is a Class 1 substance, which means that it is prohibited on all public campuses, because schools receive funding from the federal government.

But more to the point, Citrus

College isn’t your buddy’s couch, so why not show discipline and wait until after class?

The California Department of Justice prohibits the use of marijuana within a thousand feet of a school.

Getting expelled or going to jail is plenty reason to leave that stash in the sock drawer. Plus, the smell is so pungent that everyone within half a mile knows what is going on.

Finally, the number one reason to not bring marijuana to school is impaired driving. Officers may charge a suspect with DWI, driving while intoxicated.

The marijuana grown today is much more potent than in the 60’s according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the main component that gives the user the feeling of being high.

In past decades, the THC levels ranged from 6 percent to 8 percent.

The THC levels of weed these days are higher. Certain strains have a 24 percent to 30 percent THC content. The reaction time is slower of users when driving and that may lead to accidents or hitting a pedestrian.

Your habit is not worth endangering the lives of Citrus students, and furthermore, students and faculty don’t want to be disturbed by the reeking stench.

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Citrus College isn’t your buddy’s couch, so why not show discipline and wait until after class?

Transfer checklist: pick your path If you haven’t picked out a target college for transfer, now is the time. Here are some guidelines.

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f you’re having trouble choosing a school to transfer to here are five factors important to consider while determining which college is best for you.

• Location. If the location of your school is not one of your factors then think again. You want to think about the setting you want to be in. Do you want to be by the mountains at the University of Portland or do you want to be by the ocean at Eckerd College in Florida? Check out the campus, go there and feel the vibe. You choose your transfer school and since you will be spending a lot of your time there you want to be comfortable and enjoy your surroundings, including the campus environment. You want to see what that community has to offer you. Call the college to find out about a campus tour.

• Academics. If you are assuming that every college is going to have a program for your major, then you are mistaken. Research what majors are offered. Find out if your major’s program has a good reputation. You do not want to choose a destination campus and find out that it does not offer what you want to study. For example, if you are a pre-med student, find out which school has a high success rate of students getting into medical school after graduation. You can start your research by going to www.whitehouse.gov and type “college scorecard” into the search section. The site will tell you what it costs to attend the school of your choosing, its graduation rate and much more.

• Housing. Planning on finding a place to live at the last minute is actually the last thing you should do. If you plan on moving away from home, think about where you would like

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to live. What kind of housing plan does the school offer? You want to know if you can afford a dorm, a campus apartment, or if you will be happier off campus. Search listings to see if there are rooms for rent in the surrounding area. You need a place to live, and doing you research beforehand can save you the stress and desperation of finding a home the week before classes start.

• Connectivity. Build a connection with your school and your peers. You should check out what kind of sororities or fraternities the school has and see if you connect with their members. You can even check out the clubs your school has to offer or join activities. If you like to party and you can handle academics at the same time then you might want a school with a party reputation. Make sure that you’re happy with your choice: studies show it will have a definite impact on your success.

• Affordability. Determine how much you will be paying for tuition. For example the website calstate.edu says that students pay a tuition fee of $5,472 per academic year. Most of us do not walk around with five grand in our pockets, so check out what kind of financial aid you can get. See if the school has any specific payment plans or programs to help you pay for school. If the cost exceeds what you can afford, look for another school that can better fit your needs.

So when you are good and ready to transfer or want to be ahead of the game, take these five criteria in consideration when you are shopping for your dream school. These factors might just change your mind on which school you want to go to if you already have one in mind.

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clarion Editor-in-Chief David Tate Managing Editor Melanie Gudino Design Editor Sasha Winterer Art Director Cheyne Ellett Photo Editor Javier Galaviz Forum Editor Melanie Gudino Spotlight Editor Sasha Winterer A&E Editor Jo Jamison Sports Editor David Tate Senior Writers Chris Floch Cristian Manrique Staff Writers Jessica Soto Katherine Newman Marina Vidrio Sylvia Aparico Page Designers Adrianna Noyes Christian Rodriguez Corey Sims Sarah Bujanda Steven Solis Instructional Assistants Emily Rios Stacy K. Long Adviser Margaret O’Neil The Clarion is produced by journalism students and is distributed every other Wednesday during the semester. Ads are not endorsed by the Clarion. Editorials are the opinion of at least 75 percent of the Editorial Board.

All other opinion is that of the writer. Views expressed do not represent those of the adviser, faculty, administration, Associated Students of Citrus College and/or CCCBOT. Libel will not be published. The Clarion welcomes feedback from our readers. If you have any gripes, questions, or comments ... we want to hear from you! Send your letters in at ccclarion.com/letters. All correspondence must include your student ID#, major and signature. Letters may be edited for content.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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#CITRUSI COLLEGE

Citrus students channel their

inner artist

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t’s clear the student body at Citrus is a dynamic mix of distinct individuals. In an issue addressing the “artist within,” we decided to take a closer look at our peers by searching a topic in which we all share a common thread: Citrus

College. We did it through a medium that makes it all but impossible to take a bad photo—Instagram.

So here’s a look inside a day-in-the-life of Citrus community members who showed #citruscollege some love in their pics.

Instagram Handles (Left to Right): @_mcastel @_owl011_ @a_e_v @ale_mor92 @alexxgbby @alysereifer @ashleigh_faithh @ashleydonalyn @ay_meme @b57 @civvie_jason @crafteerex @cmkirkgard @daveyboy301 @devingraciano @deztini17 @eroknrwton @georgerang @gfturkey @helen1221@ignacioxmatt @jonathanfsc @inthenameofbleak @jujuboots @justdar_ @kana_nmnl @kellycolesmith @louieetrawr @michael_97sol @mil_eee @miriah_avila @nicolejmartin @peacefrog93 @shawnababyyy23 @sheilaamarieel @smellyjoe @tevin1001 @valerie626 @willbryanjones @yeskoners