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Veteran STEM program receives $1.6 million grant BY NOE ORTEGA Staff Writer East Los Angeles College Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics department was rewarded with a $1.6 million grant for veteran students. The grant is set up for the next five years for veteran students to earn STEM degrees and transfer to four-year Universities. The National Science Foundation, a government agency that focuses on research toward science and engineering, awarded the grant to ELAC STEM. “This is a grant that we’ve been working on for three years. This is not something that’s put together in a month. So of course when we got the grant, we were very happy, but it’s very important to know that this was a team effort,” said Director of STEM Armando Rivera. The grant was a collaboration between ELAC STEM, the Veterans Resource Center and the University of California, Los Angeles. Rivera said that he knew he had to recognize his flaws, because he wasn’t an expert in Veterans Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, psychology or research. He then turned to Jessica Peak, the Counselor and Coordinator of the VRC and Gerard Wong, a professor in UCLA’s school of engineering for help.
“I have veteran students that are the best students in terms of discipline because they come with that background. If you tell them they have homework, they do it. If you tell them to study, they study, but these students deal with a second layer. An emotional, deeper layer, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,” said Rivera.
“As a STEM dean, we know that counseling is perhaps one of the most important components in student success.” ARMANDO RIVERA Director of STEM
Rivera said that their main focus is going to be in biotechnology and engineering areas. Though the grant doesn’t provide money for veteran students directly, they could receive money by attending a summer program in collaboration with UCLA’s school of biomedical engineering. Twelve of ELAC STEM’s best students will be picked to participate in this summer program at UCLA. The participants will be taught by graduate students who are veterans. The program also allows ELAC STEM students to dorm on the UCLA campus for the
time that they’re in the summer program. Another form of payment that veteran students can receive from this grant is by taking a two-week review of a STEM class during spring or fall semester. This is where veteran students can get a review by the professor that’s going to be teaching that class. With this review, students who show up will have advanced knowledge of what they will be doing in that class before the semester starts. These classes won’t have a letter grade, and the students who attend for the two weeks get paid. Rivera said that these workshops will start in August. Rivera said that he would like to improve counselling for all students by bringing together the counselors from ELAC STEM and the VRC. Before bringing them together, Rivera plans on having both counselors from STEM and the VRC to go through trainings for dealing with veteran students. “As a STEM dean, we know that counseling is perhaps one of the most important components in student success. To know when to take a class. To know when to drop or add the class To take it in the spring or the fall semester,so that students can have a good transfer process. Good comprehensive counseling is essential for student success,” said Rivera.
LACMA launches ‘Family Day’ at VPAM LUIS CASTILLA Staff Writer Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Vincent Price Art Museum started their monthly “Family Days” Saturday. LACMA gave a free exhibition tour of “Mariana Yampolsky: Photographs from LACMA” and an art workshop at VPAM. The partnership is the result of “On-Site: Neighborhood Partnerships with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art,” an ongoing initiative to make LACMA’s collections and programs more accessible to Los Angeles County communities. The tour centered around Mariana Yampolsky’s black and white photography of Mexico’s scenery and indigenous people. Yampolsky was a photographer born in Chicago in 1925. She later moved to Mexico City in 1945, at the age of 25 and became a Mexican citizen in 1954. In Mexico, she started out as a printmaker for “Taller de Grafica Popular,” a collective of graphic artists dedicated to social and political ideas. Yampolsky transitioned from engraving to photography in 1948, primarily focusing on Mexico’s scenery.
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The VPAM tour guide, Gloria Westcott, said that an important theme of Yampolsky’s photography is contrast. Although her photographs are in black and white, Yampolsky used different textures.
“Wescott said that Yampolsky tried to capture indigenous people doing everyday activities to give the viewer a glimpse into their lives.”
Elements such as a stone wall and a cloudy sky are captured in “Al Filo Del Tiempo” to create contrasting images. In another piece, “Pies de Angel,” Yampolsky uses a skull to contrast the darkness of the dark doorway it is sitting in. These “double conversations,” as Westcott called them, can be found in most, if not all, of Yampolsky’s
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HALLWAY OF FRAMES—Artist Mariana Yampolsky’s black and white photographs are showcased at the Vincent Price Art Museum in a partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art photography. She also used this technique to photograph the people of Mexico. Westcott said that Yampolsky tried to capture indigenous people doing everyday activities to give the viewer a glimpse into their lives.
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“Her use of distance and angles makes theirs an ‘elevated indigenous culture,’” Westcott said. After the tour, visitors were asked to participate in a workshop where they took pictures on their phones to try and replicate some of the techniques Yampolsky used.
These pictures were then printed out and given to the participants. LACMA’s next Family Days at VPAM are Oct. 27 and Dec. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The events are free and visitors are asked to bring their whole family.
Club Rush at South Gate campus
Club Rush continues at the South Gate campus on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact main campus F5-212 (323) 265-8742 or the ASU cubicle #4 (323)568-5818.
The exhibit, itself, is on display until Dec. 8. Admission is free and open to the public. VPAM is open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m.
Scholarship deadline Sunday Applications for fall ELAC Foundation scholarships are available at www. elacfoundation.com until 11:59 p.m on Sep. 30.
News Adjunct professor encourages environmentalism 2
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through the arts.” Pearlman is mainly interested in the cultural aspects of anthropology Nancy Pearlman is East Los and studies the cultural and ritual Angeles College’s new adjunct dances that come from different anthropology professor who has regions of the world. “Every culture represents dedicated her life to bringing dance, and every dance represents justice to the environment. environment. Having She is an award-winning the Broadcaster, Radio and TV Host, the environment reflects the Documentarian, Environmentalist, culture. The culture reflects the Educator, Activist and ex-Trustee environment,” Pearlman said. When Pearlman is not for the Los Angeles Community performing or filming, she College District Through environmental media, dedicates her time to lecturing Pearlman has hosted TV and radio students on their personal shows in over 30 nations , and has responsibility. “In class, I pointed out to my reached people across the world with her philosophies and rhetoric. students, I said, ‘I’m concerned As host of “ECONEWS,” an about the health and welfare award-winning show based on of human beings, but I am also environmental issues, Pearlman concerned about the health and has explored more than 90 welfare of wildlife, because countries and continues to produce, human beings, for our survival, host, edit and film documentaries depend on a healthy ecosystem,” said Pearlman. and other educational videos. Although she was the longest She has also climbed more than serving trustee, Pearlman was not 100 peaks in California, as well as elected for her fifth term in 2017. Mt. Kilimanjaro. She climbed Mt. Now, as she waits to run again Kilimanjaro at the age of 65. Along with “ECONEWS”, in 2020, she has returned to Pearlman has also hosted a the classroom to teach human radio show. On her website, biological evolution to her “Environmental Directions,” “her anthropology students. She has international weekly radio series, set goals to educate the student was started in 1977 and is now the population on how to take responsibility for longest-running their place on this environmental planet. radio series in The philosophy the country on that she tries to broadcast and pass onto her the Internet. students is that These halfevery living hour interview species should programs feature have the same leading scientists, right to live on this a u t h o r s , planet as does the activists, and human species. representatives Throughout her from the Nancy Pearlman lifetime, Pearlman business, academic, says she has witnessed the government, and non-profit sectors. She has interviewed destruction of the planet and depletion of resources. thousands of experts.” “Unfortunately, when I started Pearlman also currently lectures in the environmental movements and performs with an Earth in the 1970s, we had 5-10 species Cultures Project which began in a day going extinct and now we 1958. This organization is dedicated have 10-15 species a day going to educating the population on extinct, on the planet. So, we still the improvements that can be have a long way to go. Because made for the planet. On the Earth of climate change, species that Cultures page, “The organization we thought would be threatened, produces documentaries and like the polar bear, are starving to works with several performing death,” said Pearlman. In 1970, Pearlman was also a groups and individuals through its Earth Cultures Project to promote key activist in the coordination cultural awareness and education of the first Earth Day in Southern
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California. Since then, she has spent the last five decades actively fighting against the degradation of the planet, and depletion of resources beyond control. As a female activist, she has been silenced and ignored, even during the most significant accomplishments of her life. “When I first went to speak on an environmental issue at the county board of supervisors, I’ll never forget the supervisor saying to me, ‘Oh, we don’t need to hear from you. We already heard from your husband,’” said Pearlman. Her goal has always been to make local change before tackling the bigger issues. As a board of trustee member, she pushed to make the new buildings on all nine campuses in the Los Angeles Community College District sustainable.
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She aims to limit the footprint of the human species as much as she can by pushing changes, such as adding recyclable trash cans around all nine campuses and in every building and classroom. “I have worked and been a member of the board of directors and advisory boards of about 100 different environmental organizations,” said Pearlman. “I was also active in the 1970s in the feminist movement and was responsible for example, getting the attorney general to rule that women could keep their own last names… I had to pay $70 to keep my name… so I got a ruling passed that you didn’t have to do it.” Pearlman has also become involved in the construction of an orphanage in Kogelo, Kenya for about 50 children who have lost their families to AIDS/HIV. She has tried to introduce solar
panels to give students in Kenya enough light to study. She said that she is active in the effort of eliminating the need for wood stoves, and replacing them for solar cookers. Overall, Pearlman continues her fight for the environment and the resources it provides. “People deserve a healthy, decent lifestyle, but to do so, we need the resources, and to get the resources, we should get the resources in a healthy, decent, respectful way to the people. It all comes together,” said Pearlman. In the efforts to motivate people, and more importantly, the underrepresented women in science. “Speak up, speak out, get attacked for being loud, for being outspoken, and be willing to say what needs to be said,” said Pearlman.
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Dog, cat comparison invalid: both cute BY JULIE SANTIAGO Staff Writer There is no such thing as the perfect pet because people are different and have different needs. Throughout our campus, and everywhere else for that matter, people of different backgrounds and many different interests feel the need to compare the most popular pets in the world; dogs and cats. An estimated 94.2 million cats and 89.7 million dogs lived in the U.S. in 2017. “Man’s best friend” is a common phrase that refers to the long history between humans and dogs. Scientists still disagree about when and where dogs began to be domesticated. According to Gregor Larson, an anthropoligist from University of Oxford, dogs are domesticated descendants of gray wolves, which first arose in Western Eurasia about 30,000 years ago. It is believed that docile, less fearful, and less tempered wolves began to hunt with humans and were very helpful. The ones we liked lived and eventually became the dogs of today. The World Canine Organization recognized 339 breeds of dogs in 2013. The first cats were scavengers in our first settlements about 10,000 years ago. Similar to dogs, the most fearless survived. Unlike dogs,
however, scientists believe that cats undertook these changes naturally. Cats domesticated themselves and aren’t that different from their ancestors. Scientists believe that cats today came from a wild cat breed called felis silverstris lybica, which can be recognized to this day. Knowing this history, it is understandable to see why many people opt for dogs and believe that the dog is man’s best friend since we have been manipulating them, genetically, for our benefit through thousands of years of breeding.
“Dogs have been taught to be subservient to humans to the point that they now need us to survive.” Dogs have been taught to be subservient to humans to the point that they now need us to survive. They have been customized in a way that cats have not. This comparison says more about our society than the animals
Comparing a dog to a cat makes no sense. Physically, a cat can not do what a dog can do and vice versa. The evolutionary history is not the same, but they still both have good qualities and are in our lives for different reasons, but one is not more useless than the other. People seem to prefer pets that behave in a way that complements their own personalities. Sociologist Lisa Wade, an associate professor of sociology at Occidental College, believes that the question of whether a person is a cat person/ dog person is really just a question trying to asses whether a person is more masculine or feminine. “After all, don’t we stereotype women as cat people and men as dog people? And don’t we think men with cats are a little femmy or, at minimum, sweeter than most… even, maybe, gay? And don’t we imagine that chicks with dogs are a little less girly than most, a little more rough and tumble? The cat person/dog person dichotomy is gendered,” said Wade. Nobody ever worries about becoming a crazy dog person. According to Psychology Today, there is such a thing as a dog or cat person. Psychologists believe that dog people tend to be more extroverted than cat people. On the other hand, cat people tend to have higher IQ’s than dog people.
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Netflix should not take down ‘13 Reasons Why’ BY KALEEN LUU Staff Writer The American Family Association is urging people to sign a petition to have the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” removed from their streaming platform for glorifying suicide. While the show does not accurately depict real life suicide, it’s portrayal can still be beneficial and it should not be removed. The non-profit organization, whose mission statement is to “strengthen the moral foundations of American culture,” posted the plea online after 14-year-old Anna Bright died by suicide after allegedly binge-watching the show. The AFA was reached out to by the Bright family, who believe the show caused their daughter’s death. The series “13 Reasons Why”
was developed for Netflix and is based on a 2007 novel by Jay Asher. The first season was released in 2017 and was the media service provider’s most popular show. While the show was met with heavy criticism for its graphic depiction of sensitive content like rape and suicide, it was still popular enough for a second season to be produced and released earlier this year. Opinions on the show are divided; some praise the show for its subject matter, but others believe it contributed to a number of suicides. The hashtag #pull13reasonswhy is the headliner of this appeal. The AFA are imploring people to spread awareness about the potential danger of young viewers watching such mature content. There are problems with the show
and it’s not perfect. The show’s main flaw is that it focuses too heavily on how one person could’ve changed everything.
“It showcases how suicide isn’t something that always happens in the spur of the moment, it’s something that people struggle with and are tormented by.” It can, at times, feel like it romanticizes suicide because of its focus on the love story and not the main character’s whole life. Removing the series is not the answer.
“13 Reasons Why” shows graphic scenes, but that kind of imagery is necessary. Suicide isn’t something that can or should be swept under the rug. It’s a very real and sensitive topic. It must be heard. “13 Reasons Why” is necessary. It touches upon the aftermath of suicide and it reveals how one person’s choice will affect not just their tormentors, but the ones they loved. Bright’s mother said, “It causes suicide to look like an act of revenge, which it is not. It destroys your loved ones, not the people who have mistreated you.” Suicide is not revenge, it is an escape. People do it because they feel like they have been cornered and have no other choice. The story of “13 Reasons Why” is special because it shows all the
events that built up and caused someone to make that decision. It showcases how suicide isn’t something that always happens in the spur of the moment, it’s something that people struggle with and are tormented by. It’s important because it puts effort into understanding why people come to that decision and gives a perspective that may not always be known. The show garnered so much attention that it forced people to talk about a subject so many people prefer to avoid. People don’t like “13 Reasons Why” because it makes people reflect on thier own behavior and decisions. It makes people uncomfortable to think that non-action can be a contributing factor in someone else’s torment. It forces people to be accountable, but also pushes for them
to be more understanding. The show is being used as a scapegoat. Netflix should not pull “13 Reasons Why” because the show is necessary to get people talking about this subject. The claim that the series is the cause behind suicide is misplaced. It isn’t the show that is the problem. Reasons for suicide are personal to every individual. Rebecca Davis, a writer for AFA Journal, said “The influence of media on a person is so powerful,” in the context that the show’s graphic depictions are harmful. While her words are correct, her reasoning is not. “13 Reasons Why” isn’t powerful because it portrays suicide. It’s powerful because it shows why people get to that point and it’s powerful because of the reaction it sets. It’s powerful because it made people think about their actions.
Proposition 4 would fund children’s hospitals BY MIGUEL BARRAGAN Staff Writer Children with illnesses need help from voters on November 6 to pass Proposition 4. The Children’s Hospital Bonds Initiative would authorize $1.5 billion in general obligation bonds to provide for the Children's Hospital Bond Act Fund. General obligation bonds are the way the state borrows money for long-term capital projects. The state will repay what they borrow using the state’s main operating account General Fund. The proposition says it would award funds to “construction, expansion, remodeling, renovation, furnishing, equipping, financing, or refinancing of eligible hospitals in the state."This would be a responsible investment because
updated technology and services are critcal for children in hospitals. Seventy two percent of the funds would go to seven nonprofit
“$2.9 billion spent on Children’s Hospitals for Proposition 4 over the length of thirty-five years is hardly a dent in the state’s budget.”
children’s hospitals that provide services to children eligible for governmental programs such as California Children’s Services. Eighteen percent of the funds would go to five University of
California general acute hospitals, including University of California, Davis Children's Hospital and Mattel Children's Hospital at University of California, Los Angeles. The final ten percent would go to private and public hospitals that provide pediatric care to children eligible for CCS. The state’s legislative analyst estimates that interest on the bond will amount to $1.4 billion over the next thirty-five years, making the total cost of the bond $2.9 billion. The average annual cost for the state will be $80 million. This would amount to less than one-tenth of one percent of the state’s current General Fund. Gary Wesley, opponent to the bill, says that these funds could raise taxes for property owners, putting Proposition 13 at risk. He says, “Proposition 13 has
protected real property owners from steep tax increases based on higher property values.” Proposition 13 passed in California in 1978 and added provisions to the state’s constitution that prevented the “reassessment” of real property unless and until the property changes owners or is substantially rebuilt. Joe Harn, El Dorado County Auditor-Controller says "Not one dollar for Proposition 4 will come from property taxes. Not one dollar for any previous children's hospital bond has come from property taxes.” Based on the California Spending Plan, General Fund spending in the budget package for 18-19 is $138.7 billion. $2.9 billion spent on Children’s Hospitals for Proposition 4 over the length of thirty-five years is hardly a dent in the state’s budget. Vote yes on Proposition 4. www.ELACCampusNews.com
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Defensive tactic helps men’s soccer win BY STEPHANIE GUEVARA Staff Writer
COMING THROUGH—ELAC freshman midfielder
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Paulo Macedo Nahashique sprints thorugh Rio Hondo College defenders in an attempt to score yesterday at the Weingart Stadium.
In a game where both teams showcased their best defensive skills, East Los Angeles College defeated Rio Hondo College 1-0 at the Weingart Stadium yesterday. Since the first minutes of the game, ELAC and Rio Hondo set the defensive tone of the game. In a counter attack where ELAC recuperated the ball in the midfield, Brazilian freshman midfielder, Paulo Macedo Nahashique scored the only goal of the game from the 10 yard mark. Nahashique said in portuguees it was a difficult game, but they managed to win, and that’s what’s important for the team. Nahashique also said the goal was scored out of luck because he wasn’t wearing the right cleats. ELAC used defensive tactic where they let Rio Hondo counter attack, and took advantage of Rio’s mistakes to counter-attack them.
“We were countering their (Rio Hondo’s) counter attacks. We’re sitting back and letting the team attack us so when they make a mistake we can attack them,” assistant coach Ricardo Raygoza said. One of ELAC’s predominate defensive players was sophomore midfielder Sergio Chaidez, blocking dangerous passes in the midfield. “Before the game, coaches told us to come out strong, keep the pressure, keep the intensity and to not slack off. We kept the pressure during the game. We did a good job and got the win,” Chaidez said. Rio Hondo countered many times in the first half, but all of the ELAC team served as defenders. In the second half, Rio Hondo came out stronger offensively, having three opportunities of game within the first 10 minutes. In minute 81, Rio Hondo freshman midfielder received an areal pass where he tried to score a header, but the ball hit the back of the head of Nahashique.
After failed attempts to score, Rio’s frustration was noticeable, as they committed several aggressive fouls. ELAC took advantage of Rio Hondo’s frustration, and played its best offensive moments toward the end of the game. Husky sophomore forward Rene Sanchez entered the game and had two opportunities of goal. The first time Sanchez received the ball in the left wing, he passed defenders and sent a pass, but Rio Hondo freshman goalkeeper caught the ball in time to prevent a goal. “It looks like we maybe didn’t attack as much, but it’s also a soccer strategy to defend very well to win a game like this,” Raygoza said. After the win, ELAC now stands 9-8-5 overall. The Huskies next opponent on Friday is Pasadena City College, and will play them away.
Offensive inconsistency results in football loss BY NOE ORTEGA Staff Writer With a strong second half from Mt. San Antonio College, the Huskies lost their second game of the season 44-26 at Covina District Field on Saturday. Mt. SAC and East Los Angeles College were neck-and-neck throughout the first two quarters and the beginning of the third, but the Huskies weren’t able to capitalize on attack toward the end of the game. After Saturday’s loss, the Huskies sit with an even record of 2-2. ELAC was down 30-17, going into the fourth quarter, when freshman quarterback Paul Herrera threw a 15-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Cleo Session Jr. to score a touchdown. Freshman kicker Juan Rangel got the extra point to make the score 30-24. Mt. SAC immediately responded with a 92-yard kickoff return touchdown from sophomore wide receiver Damian Alloway and a two-point conversion to make it 38-24. “They played hard (Mt. SAC). They have a good football team, but we shot ourselves in the foot,” said head coach Bobby Godinez. “If we can eliminate mistakes and focus a little more on special teams, we’re going to win a lot more football games.” The Huskies had a frustrating fourth quarter, having to punt the ball. Two plays resulted as incomplete passes and an interception from Mt.SAC sophomore defensive back Ibrahim Konate.
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CAN’T TOUCH THIS—East Los Angeles College freshman quarterback Paul Herrera rushes past Mount San Antonio College defense to score the first touchdown of the game on Saturday’s away loss 44-26. ELAC was down 17-10 when sophomore running back David Allen scored on a four-yard run. Rangel then tied the game 17-17 with an extra point kick. When it looked like the momentum
Frustation takes over in volleyball loss BY NOE ORTEGA Staff Writer East Los Angeles College volleyball was swept in its third consecutive loss against El Camino College 3-0 on Friday at home. El Camino has dominated the Huskies for the past six seasons with 10 wins all with the same score of 3-0. The Huskies lost the first set 25-11, second set 25-23 and the third set 25-18. El Camino had a dominant first set taking the lead 10-4 before ELAC head coach Elliot Walker called for a timeout. In the second set, ELAC and El Camino were going head-tohead with the Huskies taking the lead at moments and El Camino regaining it. “It’s about starting strong the first set, but we just lacked that www.ELACCampusNews.com
confidence,” said sophomore middle hitter Kayla Dickerson. The Huskies came up short in the third set after being tied 15-15. El Camino was able to capitalize on ELAC’s mistakes and win the game. “I don’t think we played bad today. It was just a little bit of inconsistency and we needed to find our confidence again,” said Dickerson. ELAC also competed in a day tournament at Chaffey College and lost its first game against MiraCosta College 3-0, with scores of 25-23, 25-16 and 25-18 on Saturday. After the weekend loss, ELAC volleyball is on a four-game losing streak with an overall record of 5-5. The Huskies next game will be today at 6 p.m. as they visit Los Angeles Trade Tech College in another non-conference match.
had shifted in ELAC’s favor, Mt. SAC sophomore quarterback Steven Nava threw a 32-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Chris Jackson to regain the lead. “We did great, but it could’ve been
better. There were some mistakes that we could’ve capitalized on, but they capitalized on our mistakes. Other than that, we did good,” said ELAC sophomore linebacker Garrett Rogers.
Mt. SAC extended its lead with a 49-yard launch that connected with Halloway, but failed to make the two-point conversion. “They made some plays, and it helped spark their team. That’s what
it came down to,” said sophomore quarter back Phillip Tran. “We made our plays as well, but they kept it close with us, and we hung in there, but at the end of the day, they played well and came out with the win.” Herrera was the starting quarterback for ELAC, but Tran entered nine minutes into the first quarter, and again in the last four minutes of the fourth quarter. ELAC’s frustration continued after a failed two-point conversion. Husky sophomore defensive back Sam Brown was ejected for excessive use of profanity. In the second quarter, Allen rushed for no gain and got the third down. A flag was thrown, and Mt. SAC was given a seven-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct from sophomore defensive linebacker Lovell Mariney. It was an automatic first down for ELAC. ELAC was on first and goal when Herrera rushed for six-yards to tie the game 10-10. Herrera finished the game with 23 completed passes out of 37 attempted, 244 yards gained, a touchdown and two passes intercepted. Despite the plays that ELAC weren’t able to put away, Godinez said he believes that his team is capable of going far this season. “We definitely are (a championship team). We just have to fix those mental mistakes, and we can beat anybody,” said Godinez. The Huskies’ next game will be Saturday as they host Southwestern College at 6 p.m.
Lack of defense costs women’s soccer win BY MIGUEL DOMINGUEZ Staff Writer Women’s soccer lost its first conference game yesterday 2-0 Rio Hondo College, which dominated the game. Rio Hondo freshman defender Karina Banda passed the ball to freshman forward Zharria Ramirez, who headed the ball to score the first goal. East Los Angeles College goalkeeper Claudia Ceja was left standing after the ball was hit to the near post by Ramirez. “It was a good team effort and everyone contributed to the goal,” said Ramirez. Rio Hondo freshman forward Serina Vargas scored the second CN/KEVIN CAMARGO goal from a deflection by ELAC OUT OF MY WAY—ELAC freshman midefielder and Rio goalkeeper in the penalty box. Hondo College freshman forward Serina Vargas fight to “We dominated the team[ELAC],” said Ramirez. recuperate the ball yesterday at Weingart Stadium.
ELAC was dominated throughout entire game. In the first 10 minutes of the game, ELAC pressured Rio Hondo, but were unable to create opportunities of goal. Rio defense was able to keep the ELAC offense to minimal possession and shots. Three minutes after conceding the first goal, ELAC’s defense was beaten by aerial passes, and nearly conceded a goal that bounced off the post from a header. “Our keeper is out with a concussion. For the two girls who stepped in for the team, it was nice of them to step up for the team[Goalkeepers]. Obviously, it’s a little bit difficult not playing with the keeper,” said head coach Tessa Troglia. ELAC is now 1-3-3 after the loss and they are 0-1 in the conference. Their next conference game will be against Pasadena City on Friday at 2 p.m.
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BY GUSTAVO BUENROSTRO Staff Writer “Destiny 2: Forsaken” takes Guardians into a darker, more somber story in the download-only to “Destiny 2” sequel. The story follows players into the Tangled Shore, a desolate place where only hardened outlaws survive, to get revenge on Uldren Sov. Uldren was the former prince of the Awoken, a humanoid species that live in the far reaches of space. Uldren has hidden himself away in the Tangled Shore for unknown reasons and has surrounded himself with The Scorn, a new group of Fallen with corrupted ether. The players must take out all of The Scorn before they can get to Uldren. The story for this downloadable content, or DLC, is miles ahead of “Destiny 2.” It had a compelling story because the developers decided to kill off fan-favorite character, Cayde-6, voiced by Nathan Fillion. This not only created a reason for players to care about what they were doing, but also sets up for Cayde’s revenge in the first act of the entire DLC. The following two acts of the DLC are the aftermath and finding the reason for why Uldren Sov murdered Cayde. The story leads up to the climax called the “Last Wish” raid, where six players go into the heart of a new area called the Dreaming City to kill the creature that corrupted Uldren. The new DLC brings back many aspects from the original “Destiny” that “Destiny 2” had done away with. One of the major things that
IT’S YOUR DESTINY—Player’s guardian carrying Cayde-6 out of the Tangled Shore. was changed back was that the secondary weapons slots could, once again, have shotguns, snipers and fusion rifles, with those weapon slots still having the normal primary
weapons of scout, auto and pulse rifles. In fact, the only weapon slots that don’t have access to all weapon types is the third slot that still just has rocket and grenade launchers.
The DLC also brought in new supers for players to sink their teeth into. Each class received three new ones. In total there are nine new super abilities that change the way
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players go into encounters. Each of the supers are added to the already existing supers which gives the players more options of what kind of power they would like to use.
A new game mode called Gambit was also added. It is a mix of player-versus-player and playerversus-environment, and consists of best of three rounds. Players kill enemy factions, like The Scorn, and collect motes. Players then bring the motes to the middle of the game map and deposit them into a bank. If players have enough motes, a blocker will be sent to the other side, where the enemy players are try to do the same thing. Blockers keep players from depositing motes and the players have to eliminate the blockers. Once 75 motes have been deposited, a powerful enemy, a primeval, emerges. Both teams are racing to kill the primeval the fastest and can also send one of their own players to the enemies’ side and kill other players, which heal the primeval. The soft cap, which is when players’ progress seems to stop but is in fact just slowed, at power level 500 can discourage players from continuing. This can be a good and bad thing since the hardcore players of “Destiny” enjoy it, but casual players can find it frustrating. That’s what this DLC boils down to. “Destiny 2: Forsaken” was made for the hardcore-fanbase of the game, while “Destiny 2” was made for the casual players. “Forsaken” was intended to bring back players that left after “Destiny 2.” With all the changes back and new aspects put into the DLC, it will take time to see if older players return to the Destiny series. “Destiny 2: Forsaken” is rated T for teen and can be played on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
New Netflix fantasy adventure debuts BY JUAN CALVILLO Staff Writer
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‘Assassination Nation’ critiques society BY JUAN CALVILLO Staff Writer “Assassination Nation” is social commentary movie cleverly disguised as over-the-top violence and tongue-in-cheek criticism of the internet as a whole. “Assassination Nation” is full of potential triggers. Everything from violence to discrimination is on display. Its use is anything but subtle. Because of this, the actual storyline of the movie can draw parallels not only to a person’s life, but to the state of American culture as a whole. The premise of“Assassination Nation” is simple. It uses the backdrop of a high school in the city of Salem, Mass. as a way to be inclusive to the many issues plaguing society as a whole. The four main leads do well in their roles, but Odessa Young as Lily and Hari Nef as Bex are the standouts. Their characters go through the most harrowing and intense moments in the film. Each of the characters deal with an aspect that could potentially be an
audience members current situation. In doing so, “Assassination Nation” makes the movie not only about culture in general, but also about how each character deals, or doesn’t, with the obstacles life and society throws their way. One of the more entertaining aspects of the movie is how it uses a soundtrack of amazing music, almost to the point of making certain moments seem like the music is a theme song for specific characters. It’s a charming nod to the way the movie tries to mix both surreal and more grounded elements. The match that lights this tinderbox of a town into a fullfledged war zone is an anonymous person hacking into half of the cities data. This causes secrets to be exposed and people to be immediately brought before the court of public opinion. Here, “Assassination Nation” connects not only social media with everyday people but also subtly shows how the internet, through social media, has fostered a culture of people lacking empathy. At one point, the character of Lily takes her group of friends to task
by saying that despite the horrible things that someone might or might not have done, one can still have empathy toward their situation. Bex on the other hand, defies the idea of having empathy by noting that the same individual wouldn’t have sympathy for her, so why should she have that level of concern. This example despite being petty is how many people tend to think because of how callous individuals and entire groups have become over the years. The movie culminates in an all-out war within the confines of Salem. “Assassination Nation” spared no expense in bringing the heightened sense of dread and violence in these scenes. Interestingly, the idea of merging both real real-world situations with the more surreal aspects of movies can be seen here, with an entire town suddenly becoming total professionals with all types of firearms. To achieve the total-war idea, the movie uses the act of society passing judgment on a particular person without verifying the truthfulness
of information, almost reminding the audience how easy falling prey to misinformation or “fake news” has become. By accusing a citizen of Salem as the perpetrator of the hacking, the entire town erupts into an almost mob-like way. This culminates with the group having to overcome horrible circumstances just to survive. “Assassination Nation” once again drawing parallels to movie-like situations. As a whole, the movie works as both entertaining and messagedriven. While the ending felt flat and unreasonable, it might have been the only way for a movie like this to end. In its last words, “Assassination Nation” gave a scathing commentary on our society’s greatest flaw, the simple lack of caring and empathy. “Assassination Nation” is in theaters now. It is rated R for disturbing bloody violence, strong sexual material including menace and pervasive language, and for drug and alcohol use involving teens.
Netflix’s new animated show, “The Dragon Prince,” is a fantastical romp into a world filled with elves, humans, magic and dragons. The diversity of characters and strong story make the nine-episode-run feel far too short, leaving viewers wanting more. “The Dragon Prince” follows the story of Callum and Ezran, two human princes from the land of Katolis. Callum is the older of the two and is Ezran’s step-brother. Each of the brothers are special in their own way. They are joined by Rayla, a member of the Moonshadow Elves. She is a member of a team that is sent to kill the King of Katolis, Harrow. She is bound to her fellow Moonshadow assassins to kill prince Ezran. Circumstances cause her to align herself with the two princes in a bid to save the world. The Elven people want retribution for the humans’ use of dark magic against the Dragon King and its heir. While King Harrow’s right hand, Lord Viren, wants to learn how to harness the power of an ancient artifact that the humans took from the lair of the Dragon King. “The Dragon Prince” does quick work of world building, introducing two warring races and adding
dragons and the realms of magic and dark magic into the mix. Each episode is fast-paced and interesting, always managing to move the main story forward while also adding a little bit to the world as a whole. Each episode brings tons of character development, but the most well-developed is that of Rayla. Her past, while at first shrouded in mystery, is revealed bit by bit. Her character arc in this first part of the show makes the character immediately one of the most entertaining to watch. As the series goes on, there are multiple twists and turns. Alliances that seemed rocksteady in the first episode, would end up in tatters by the next, giving every episode the same charm most Netflix shows have. By not having to conform to a 22-episode-structure, the story is allowed to be tightly written with no excess fluff. “The Dragon Prince” is all the better for it, using its nine episodes to finish one of its arcs. In the end, the show is fun and light hearted, yet it also knows how to pack character development and excitement into every minute of every episode. There is very little to nitpick when it comes to the shows run of episodes other than the fact that it is only nine episodes long. “The Dragon Prince” is available now on Netflix and is rated TV-Y7.
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Local Hot Spots Caked LA BY ANDREW AYALA Staff Writer Caked LA is a local bakery and tea cafe that carries vibrant baked goods and drinks. Their closest location is right across the street from East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park. Their menu includes items as simple as fruit tarts, cookies and milk teas, but also a wide variety of jazzy items such as their famous unicorn cake, unicorn milkshake, dirty monster and rainbow crush. The employees help people choose items that suit their cravings and are happy to accomodate to a customer’s needs. Apart from a friendly staff, the business has paintings of unicorns on the walls and a brightly decorated backdrop for visitors to take pictures. “The service was great. I felt really welcomed, and I liked their recommendations,” said Alma Rico, a customer at Caked LA. They are best known for their
unicorn cake, which consists of three layers of brightly colored sponge cake that are topped with white frosting, pink sprinkles and an edible unicorn horn. They don’t only create pastries for their shops, “We cater cakes and pastries for offices and events,” said Marie, the manager of the Monterey Park location. Caked LA has a wide drink selection which also has lively colors to make the drinks look appealing and appetizing. The rainbow crush is a magical combination of blue tea and lemonade with whipped cream and various candies to add to the aesthetic. When dining in, customers can get their drinks served in a mason jar. Caked LA has something to offer for everyone’s taste buds. If customers are in the mood for something sweet to drink, they have the unicorn shake and the dirty monster. “I don’t go to many pastry shops but the presentation was
very impressive,” said Rico. The dirty monster is a cookies-n-cream milkshake topped with whipped cream, cookie crumbles, and an edible unicorn horn and ears, which are both made of marshmallow. The unicorn shake is a strawberry banana milkshake that has toppings similar to that of the rainbow crush. If customers are looking for something a little more simple and refreshing with the same showiness, Caked LA has items like milk teas, or any other tea, which can be topped with either a slice of rainbow unicorn cake, a cloud or a cream mill. Their cloud is a large piece of cotton candy which extends from the top of the cup to the top of the straw. A cream mill is a giant cream puff topped with icing and the customers choice of extra toppings. “The colors in the pastries were my favorite part. I also enjoyed how the cakes were decorated like unicorns, but had different styles,” said Rico.
The variations that customers can create with these baked goods and teas make them enticing and pictureperfect. “Social media helps us a lot. People from different countries even stop by. We are very busy everyday, and the weekends are our busiest time,” said Marie. The store originally opened in 1991 and was formerly known as Kelley’s Bakery. Both locations opened up around the same time, but since 2016, they have rebranded. “We have the same baker. We have just upgraded all of the drinks, cakes and pastries,” said Marie. Although Caked LA offers a very comforting environment, it is not a family owned business. Marie was uncomfortable with sharing her last name. Caked LA is located at 2119 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park and it is open everyday of the week, but the hours vary. Monday - Thursday they are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday - Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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COLOR CLASH— The Rainbow Crush, a mix of lemonade and blue tea, bursts with color and flavor.
Meme’s little taste of Texas BY JOE DARGAN Staff Writer
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BBQ BEAUTY— Meme’s Little Taste of Texas’ pulled pork sandwich drips with enough barbecue sauce to require extra napkins.
I f y o u ’ r e s e e k i n g j u i c y, smokehouse, Texas-style barbecue in East Los Angeles, look no further than Meme’s Little Taste of Texas smokehouse barbecue restaurant. As you enter Meme’s through its sliding screen door, you are immediately engulfed in the aroma of a variety of smoked meats infused with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. The menu boasts an assortment of barbecue staples like pulled pork, barbecue chicken, beef brisket and barbecue ribs. Your choice of coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, potato salad or cornbread is included with the
purchase of any main dishes. Topping the list of taste was a succulent slice of beef brisket that was smoked to perfection with a drizzle of sweet barbecue sauce. The combination of beef and fat was melt-in-your-mouth good. The jam-packed pulled pork sandwich was not only juicy and bursting with smoky, barbecue flavor, it was held together with a soft, buttery roll with toasted edges. The coleslaw, which uniquely included fresh pineapple chunks, added a sweet component to compliment the savory taste of the pork. While the macaroni and cheese was a bit over cooked, the toasted bread crumble topping made up for it. The barbecue chicken sandwich, served pulled-pork-style,
maintained the same standard of taste as the pork while providing the customer with a flavorful poultry option. Quality does come at a price, as meals range from $8-$12. Inspired by his grandfather Meme, who perfected the family’s style of barbecue in Seguin, Texas, Manuel Hernandez is a third-generation barbecue enthusiast who shares ownership of Meme’s with his wife Julie, daughter Cristina and his son Manuel Junior, making Meme’s a truly family owned business. The address is 5372 Whittier Boulevard. The doors are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The restaurant closes earlier on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m., and is not open on Mondays.
Kaiba Japanese Restaurant BY MARIA MARROQUIN Staff Writer Kaiba Japanese Restaurant satisfies with specialty sushi rolls, fresh sashimi and ramen soup at an affordable price. The restaurant has two locations, one in Anaheim and the other only 1.1 miles away from East Los Angeles College. This small restaurant opened almost two years ago in November, said Kaci Choi, one of the owners. Kaiba is located in the middle of small shops along Atlantic Boulevard. At first glance, it looks like a regular store, but inside customers are greeted by the simple design of what looks like traditional Japanese sliding doors. Kaiba has a familiar atmosphere, with booths along the wall that fit four people and tables in the middle to accommodate more customers. It also has a bar area and several big screens in case people want to catch a game during their lunch hour,
before school or simply a gathering spot after work or class. “I definitely like the vibes there. Everyone is having a good time, enjoying their food while watching the football or baseball games. They also have pretty good music,” said Ashley Molina, a student at ELAC. Molina also said the tonkotsu ramen and tempura rolls are her favorite. The staff is welcoming and friendly at all times, they don’t take long to take your order and the food comes out within 5-10 minutes of ordering if not less. “The busiest hours are usually lunchtime and dinner time from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,” said Choi. They have great lunch specials, and the food portions are big and at a good price. Choi also said their specialty rolls and ramen soup are the most ordered items on the menu. Their ramen soup is one of the best things to eat there and the price ranges from $9 by itself, to $13 if ordered as a lunch special accompanied with california rolls, spicy tuna rolls or gyoza.
Kaiba also has a variety of specialty rolls that range from $7 to $12, and contain 6-8 pieces each. Their regular rolls also have 6-8 pieces and the prices range from $4 to $6 each roll. For people that don’t like sushi, they have other types of food, such as teriyaki beef or chicken served on a hot sizzling plate with a side of vegetable tempura, miso soup and rice. “This is my go-to plate since I don’t like sushi, and I enjoy the fresh, crispy taste of the tempura,” said Lourdes Mutuc, a customer of Kaiba. “They have good and fast service,” added Mutuc. Kaiba is located on 816 S Atlantic Blvd in Monterey Park, and the hours of operation are Sunday Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Customers can either park along Atlantic blvd or in the designated lot in the back of the restaurant through El Mercado Avenue.
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SPICY AND SWEET— The Cha Mango and Matcha Green Tea are two of the many different flavors to choose from at the Freezin’ Point.
Freezin’ Point BY ANTHONY AGUILAR Staff Writer
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SPICY SUSHI— Kaiba Japanese Restaurant adds a little kick to their 911 sushi roll with a drizzle of spicy chipotle sauce.
The Freezin’ Point is a small ice cream shop that doesn’t serve by the scoop, but in rolls. They sell specialty rolls that contain rolled up ice cream of the customer’s choosing in a small presentable cup with several toppings that people can choose from. They do have a pre-made menu with suggested ice cream rolls and toppings. A favorite from that menu is the cookie n cream, it contains thick
Oreo ice cream rolls with chunks of brownie crumbs, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and two cookie n cream pocky sticks. All of this will cost about $6. Of course, extra sides/toppings will cost a bit more. Customers can watch each step as their order is prepared. It is pretty fascinating how they prepare each order all the way to the presentation. Not only do they sell ice cream rolls, but taco ice cream rolls as well. These consist of a base of any ice cream of choosing and a taco
shell of either Fruity Pebbles, chocolate mint, coconut pandan, leaf extract, and any toppings of the costumer’s choosing. The shop is located in Monterey Park at 111 N Atlantic Blvd, suite 244, and is open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday,Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Friday and Saturday they are open from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. The shop has a Yelp page containing photos of customers’ orders, reviews, and business info at www.yelp.com/biz/thefreezing-point-monterey-park.