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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 | VOL LXXII ISSUE 8
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CAMPUS SAFETY REPORTs Sexual Assault Supervisor calls assault an “isolated incident” that presents no danger BY TALIA PASTRANA STAFF REPORTER
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Citrus College Campus Safety reported a sexual assault off-campus on Nov. 25. The incident was reported at 1:25 p.m. Campus Safety Supervisor Ben Macias said in an email his department does not patrol nor respond to calls off-campus. “The specific off campus incident you are referring to is listed on our Crime Log because it was reported to Campus Safety directly,” Macias said. Macias denied a request to see the report. “Although the incident was an off campus, isolated incident that does not present a danger to the campus community, it is still an active open case,” Macias said. “We will not provide information contained within the report at this time.” Police Records Specialist Kathleen Soliven from the Azusa Police department records said there was an incident report filed that day, but would not release any other information. The Clarion filed a request for a redacted case report. Glendora Police Lieutenant Chris Stabio said his Police Department had no record of the incident. Campus Safety sometimes works with the Azusa Pacific University Campus Safety, but APU Campus Safety had no record of the incident either.
Goldfish grow to match their environment.” -KATERI MCKINNEY
Instruction Lab Technician
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Large gold fish, often mistaken for koi due to their size, swim on Nov. 19 in the “Koi pond” of the Life Science Building. The pond contains goldfish, mosquito fish from vector control and a plecostomus “janitor” fish. The fish eat Elodea waterweeds planted by members of the biotech lab. They are also used in experiments.
Campus organization collects aid for fire victims BY TALIA PASTRANA STAFF REPORTER
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Dyanne Duffy said her stepmother, who lives in Paradise, California received an “evac” call at 8 a.m on Nov 8. “Packed up everything up in her car, two dogs,” Duffy said. “In 30 minutes she was down the hill.” A Citrus painting professor, Duffy, said her step-mother narrowly escaped the Camp Fire on the only highway leading in and out of Paradise. Many drivers died on the same road. They were waiting in traffic as flames consumed their vehicles. The Camp Fire burned a devastating 533,000 acres, leaving thousands of people homeless and jobless. The Cal Fire incident report said 13,972 residences, 528 commercial and 4,293 other buildings were de-
stroyed in the fire. The newly homeless residents are now looking for any type of aid. Duffy said her mother was lucky — her offer on a new house in Chico was accepted. She received insurance money for her lost home, but she won’t be living in Paradise. Participating Goodwills near Paradise permit anyone who lost their homes to get free clothing and $75 gift certificates if they show ID. Many fire victims took belongings before their homes burned down. Goodwill was going to open a location in Rocklin, but instead allowed victims to store their belongings there. Air BnB asked homeowners to donate their rooms, houses or apartments for $0 to assist those affected by the fires. Many schools and foundations offered donations to rebuild communities.
Citrus College Student Affairs sent out a campus wide email asking for donations for the community college foundation. “Funds raised will help community college students replace critical supplies like laptops, cell phones, books, backpacks and other essential materials to continue their education,” the email said. “Staff and faculty who have lost their homes will also be eligible for relief funds - 100% of your donation will directly support students and staff recovery efforts.” The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers individual disaster assistance. The website said they offer emergency medical services, housing and loans to help victims rebuild. The California Fire Foundation is also giving money to those affected by the Camp Fire. The foundation website details their Supplying Aid to Victims of
ASCC changes its constitution BY JAMES DUFFY V EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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& BRIANNA SEWELL PHOTO EDITOR
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Charred tree in Azusa hills on Dec. 3.
Emergency program. Fire victims can receive a $250 gift card per family from the program. The American Red Cross website offers tips to financial and emotional recovery. They have articles detailing emotional recovery written in many languages.
The Citrus College Board of Trustees approved changes to the Associated Students of Citrus College constitution on Dec. 4. Language in the constitution was amended to permit ASCC senators and commissioners to hold student office for one year rather than one semester. The changes were sent to the ASSCC BY student referendum on Oct. 23 -24. ASCC President Fernando Flores said the motion passed without the student dissent. Students enrolled in at least six units may submit applications to run for office at the beginning of the spring semester. Elections for ASCC senate will occur online in the second week of April. S E E AS C C • PAGE 5