A Changing World College for Kids
Magazine
Summer 2022
The Dark Truth about the World Cup | Pg. 10 Jurassic world: just good enough | Pg. 14 The Beauty of Mongolia |Pg.12
Our Team
A Changing World Magazine Staff
Prof. Earley has taught College 4 Kids for 5 years. She's an adjunct professor at Diablo Valley College and San Ramon and she's Editor-in-Chief of The Orinda News.
Luke
Prof. Earley
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Advisor
Naina will be an eighth grader at Stone Valley Middle School. She likes to paint and bake desserts. She's also traveled to places outside of the U.S., such as Mexico and Rome.
Naina
Kimberly (Kim) is an avid reader and writer. She has two sisters, one dog and one human (aforementioned dog likes to eat bees), whom she cares for very much.
Graphic Designer
Timothy Writer
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Timothy is going into the ninth grade at Dougherty Valley High School. He participates in competitive soccer and swimming and has dabbled in other sports. He enjoys reading, watching YouTube and hanging out with friends.
Luke is going into the ninth grade at Northgate High School.. He likes watching TV and movies a little too much. He has a cat named Henry and an older brother.
Kim
Editor-in-Chief
Kevin is going into the ninth grade at College Park High School. He enjoys traveling and playing volleyball. He is a big fan of the Warriors and Raiders.
Kevin
Photographer
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In This Issue... The Dark Truth Behind the World Cup Page 10
Photo by Timothy
The Problem with School Lunches Page 8
Photo by Naina
Forgotten Stories: Poverty and Child Labor Page 4 Photo by Mumtahina Tanni | Pexels.com C4K | SU22
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FORGOTTEN STORIES: POVERTY AND CHILD LABOR BY KIM
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Over 356 million children around the world are below the global poverty line, and over 1 billion don't have access to basic necessities like clean water, food stability and healthcare (UNICEF). These aren't just statistics. These are living, breathing people who are often overlooked by society. Some are in this situation because their family has fallen onto economic hardship, others were born into poverty and have never known anything else. Because of this, children are often relied upon to bring income to the struggling family, forcing them to drop out of school and turn to work instead.
"THESE AREN'T JUST STATISTICS. THESE ARE LIVING, BREATHING PEOPLE WHO ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY SOCIETY." In fact, 39.8% of children living in Somalia have left school and joined the workforce. 4
As many of us know, education is the best tool to escaping poverty. By offering valuable opportunities and skills, education can boost a family out of poverty. However, when these children cannot afford to go to school without hurting their families, the door to opportunity closes on them before they're old enough to understand. This situation has only become worse by the onset of COVID-19, when schools around the world closed down. Children who didn't have the resources to continue learning, were left with nothing to do while their parents went to work. Due to the various financial challenges that came with the global pandemic, many of these children left school permanently to help their families. Because of this, 70% of 10-year-olds are illiterate, up from 53% prepandemic. Not to mention, 70 million children are working in hazardous situations not designed for them. The only reason a company would hire a child is to make easy profits. Children are often paid less than adults and less likely to organize a strike against unfair conditions. C4K | SU22
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An example of this would be tobacco farms. These expose children to nicotine - an addictive substance found in cigarettes illegal for children under 18.
"CHILDREN ARE OFTEN PAID LESS THAN ADULTS AND LESS LIKELY TO ORGANIZE A STRIKE AGAINST UNFAIR CONDITIONS." Toxic pesticides also run rampant in these fields, which children have little to protect themselves against. For example, take Yesenia, whose story was published June 21, 2018 in "The Overlooked Children Working America's Tobacco Fields" (The Atlantic) by Ariel Ramchandani. Yesenia and two of her sisters (aged 12, 11 and 10 respectively), began working at a North Carolina tobacco farm to help their single mother. While her mother disliked the idea, Yesenia stated, "...we continued to go in order to help her out...it was really hard and she was there without us." Clearly, children are suffering. Poor families whose children were already on the brink now face greater odds, thanks to the pandemic. Closed schools have left them without education, sending them into the workforce. There, they are faced with inhumane conditions that they relive over and over again, forever caught in the cycle of poverty.
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Perspective What Do You Think is the Root of all Evil in the World?
By Timothy and Luke Photos by Timothy
"I'd say the root of all evil is no morals" - Rebeka
"I'd say bias and greed." - Salih
"Money. I think people are willing to do whatever they can to make money, legal or not." - Dennis Luquet | DVC Baseball Coach
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"I don't know if I can define evil. It would be futile to blame it on one root because there are so many." - Charles Knubsen
"I think wars make evil and evil makes wars." - Ray Matsumura C4K | SU22
Perspective ...
Is stealing ethical if it's carried out to feed a starving family? By Kim and Naina Claudia
"Normally stealing is not, like, good for people, but if it's under extreme circumstances it's okay."
Jad
Elyas
"Depending on the method of which they're stealing things, it could be ethical or it could not be."
"No, because you don't know what the person you're stealing from is going through."
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Amy
"Yeah, if you need to eat, then ..."
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THE PROBLEM WITH SCHOOL LUNCHES Story and photo by Naina
Schools across the world need to do better when it comes to their lunches. If children are not fed properly, then how can these schools expect them to learn and pay attention in class? Yes, children can bring their own lunches from home, however, not all children are as fortunate. Bad nutrition in these school lunches can lead to mental and physical effects. Poor nutrition in school lunches has effects that go beyond weight gain. A student who consumes excessive amounts of fat, sugar, sodium or processed foods, together with insufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals, is more likely to experience chronic health issues in the future. As stated by Carly Schuna, in her article, "The Effects of Children Eating Unhealthy School Lunches," published on www.livestrong.com, "Diabetes, kidney stones, bone loss, cancer and heart disease are a few examples of chronic health issues students are likely to experience in the future." Mental effects of poor nutrition can lead to scoring poorly on tests and struggling academically, since proper nutrition is also linked to greater academic performance."
According to a 2012 study written by registered dietitian Timi Gustafson, children's IQ scores, memory capacity, fine motor skills, social skills and language skills may be lowered until early adulthood and beyond if they don't consume enough necessary nutrients in their meals. One thing that would help raise awareness about the quality of school lunches, is by allowing students to help serve lunches. By doing this, students will be able to see the quality of the food, and are able to see what is actually going inside their bodies. Another way we can improve these lunches is by allowing students to vote on their preferred healthy food options. This way students will be more encouraged to eat their lunches, while eating healthy foods. School lunches need to get better. They should not serve any microwave meals, period. Students deserve better food, food that is edible. It's about time that students should finally enjoy eating school lunches again!
Photo by Naina Photo was taken of a microwave lunch that was served at my middle school. The broccoli was overcooked and the chicken nuggets were hard and rubbery.
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The 2022 NBA Finals By Kevin
Background image by Simon Shim | Pexels.com The 2022 NBA (National Basketball Association) Finals was one for the ages. I am happy to tell you all about it. The two final teams definitely earned their spot as they both awaited being back in the NBA Finals for quite some time. The Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics were partakers this year, both being anxious and excited for a chance at being crowned champion once again. Game 1 started off at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Warriors - and especially Stephen Curry - were hot, straight out of the gate. Curry had 21 points just in the first quarter, 18 of those points were from long distance. This set a finals record. The Celtics had no answer for the Warriors in the first three quarters, as they led by many margins throughout the game. Boston performed the best on the road during this year's playoffs and it ultimately helped them win as they stole Game 1 due to their historic shooting fourth quarter. Fans exiting Chase Center were shocked and devastated as they headed home. Game 2 was once again back at home for the Warriors. Just like in Game 1, a huge run decided everything. Boston went on a 48-18 run in the second half to decide the opening game, but the Warriors didn't wait long to respond in Game 2, led by a 35-14 third quarter. This helped them turn this game into a runaway, as they tied the series at one apiece heading back to Boston for the next two games. This also helped the Warriors grab a huge 104-94 victory, taking a 3-2 lead in the series. Now, they were on the cusp of winning an NBA championship Golden State next headed to Boston to end the Celtics' season on their home turf. Everything was on the line for both teams in Game 6. Both teams headed back to Boston for an
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important Game 3. The Celtics needed to bounce back in the series. They had not lost two consecutive games since late March. The Celtics roster did not hang their head over the loss in Game 2, as their star players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, each scored 26 points. Marcus Smart also helped fuel a defensive effort that held the Warriors to just 11 points in the fourth quarter - the third fewest in a finals game in the shot clock era (1954present). Boston rode the energy of a wild TD (Toronto Dominion) Garden crowd to beatback another third quarter charged by Golden State in a 16-point victory at home that gave them a 2-1 series lead in the finals. The Warriors were, by no means, not familiar to adversity. They treated this game as if it was an elimination game. In a dominating performance that was one of the best of his playoffs career, Curry scored 43 points to lead the Warriors to a 107-97 victory over the Celtics in Game 4. Game 5 was the most pivotal of the series. Although Boston was able to shut down Curry, Andrew Wiggins single-handedly took the pressure off of him and delivered, scoring 26 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Celtics came out strong, riding the energy from a roaring TD Garden as they took an early 14-2 lead. The Warriors were not rattled and responded with a 35-8 run in the second half. Even though Boston fought back in the third quarter, Golden State found their range from long distance, connecting on 6 shots from deep in the quarter. Curry led the way with 34 points, winning finals MVP (Most Valuable Player) as the Golden State Warriors were crowned champions for the fourth time in 8 years.
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The Disgraces and Brutality behind the World Cup in Qatar Story and Photo By Timothy The world's most prestigious sporting event is nearly here. The quadrennial football (American soccer) tournament is taking place for the 22nd time in Qatar, a small sovereign nation in the Middle East. However, it is not all sunshine and daisies for this exhilarating competition. Countless scandals and controversies have arisen ever since Qatar won the bid to host the World Cup. In 2010, FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) held the bid for the host nation of the 2022 World Cup. In this, nations bid money to host the games and 22 of the 24 members of the FIFA executive committee vote for which country they prefer. They take into account the pros and cons of each location, including things such as hospitality, transportation, safety, stadiums, etc. This is where the drama comes in. According to The Sunday Times, a FIFA whistle-blower reported two of the committee members were paid $1.5 million to vote for Qatar. Additionally, Mohammed bin Hammam, the Qatari president of the Asian Football Conference, was accused of bribing 25 FIFA officials to vote for his presidency. This could have something to do with Qatar winning the bid. The desert nation also spent nearly $200 million on their bid, which is about five times the bid of the next highest competitor, Australia, which bid $42.7 million. This corruption and bribery in the bid is not the end of the story. According to The Guardian and NPR, more than 6,500 migrant workers have perished during the construction of the venues for the World Cup. The causes of death ranges from car accidents and construction accidents to heat stroke and electrocution. Along with working long hours in scorching heat, the workers lived in extremely squalid conditions. Ten to 12 workers might share a room with unhygienic bathrooms and kitchens. 10
According to ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation), an organization devoted to defending workers' rights, Qatar greatly violates multiple labor laws. Such violations include wage discrimination, fraudulent contracts, passport confiscations, etc. Red flags like these make Qatar, and by some extent FIFA, appear corrupt and immodest. More mild problems with the selection of Qatar as the host nation include the lack of prior infrastructure and the sweltering heat. It will cost Qatar about $220 billion to construct the stadia, hotels, and other required infrastructure, according to The Guardian. In comparison, it cost Russia only $12 billion to host the 2018 World Cup. This figure is immense to a scale we can't imagine. They are essentially wasting billions of dollars on an already shameful event, when this money could have been used for better causes, such as aiding the fight against world hunger and poverty. Although something so trivial as heat may not occur to you as a problem, modern football is greatly affected by excessive heat. The blistering temperatures in the desert country can reach a point where the heat is not just annoying, but dangerous. I believe it is crystal clear that Qatar does not deserve the right of hosting this reputable tournament. There are countless issues with Qatar, as I have stated above. FIFA is also to blame. Instead of carefully taking into account the strengths of each bidding nation, they were tempted by money and chose wealth over the health of workers. The preparations for this event has produced more fatalities than every single World Cup and Olympics in history. Qatar and FIFA have brought this once renowned tournament to nothing but a cesspool of bribes, deceit, and fraudulence.
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Fauzan Saari | Unsplash.com The 2018 World Cup, hosted in Russia, featured this ball and trophy design. Little did they know just four years later, the tournament would become a disgrace.
Rhett Lewis | Unsplash.com The 22nd quadrennial FIFA World Cup will be hosted in Qatar. This trophy has been featured at every occurrence of this event.
Photo by Timothy This is a professional ball from the American MLS (Major League Soccer). Ever since the 1990 World Cup, American soccer has rocketed in popularity.
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THE BEAUTY OF MONGOLIA
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he country of Mongolia has many amazing aspects and standouts that can be seen by those who travel there. The unique foods and drinks of the Mongolian cuisine may seem very odd and different. The main meats Mongolians eat are mutton and lamb, and there are many different dishes that have these meats in them. The staple food is called "buuz," which are dumplings filled with meat and garlic steamed for 20 minutes. During the Lunar New Year festivities, also known as "Tsaagan Sar," Mongolians prepare up to 1000 dumplings for their guests. The most distinctive dish is "boodog," which is barbecued goat or marmot, cooked with heated stones inserted into the body. Last but not least, "suutei tsai" should be introduced. It is made with mostly cow's milk, water, salt and is infused with tea leaf. Mongolians drink this with different foods and meals throughout the day. The "Naadam" festival is the most famous festival and the largest national holiday of Mongolia. It spans from July 11 through July 15. Naadam is not only a tourist event that allows travelers to socialize with Mongolians and observe the authentic traditional culture, but it's also a holiday Mongolians celebrate by playing and competing in traditional sports and games consisting of horse racing, wrestling, archery and ankle-bone shooting. Mongolian Lunar New Year, also known as "Tsagaan Sar," has unfamiliar traditions for the New Year compared to other countries. The preparation begins a month before the actual festival, because families need to clean their homes, repair broken items, prepare food for the feast and prepare the traditional clothing they wear. On New Year's Eve, families and friends gather and feast until they are full so they live abundantly in the coming year. Some foods they enjoy are buuz and suutei tsai, as explained.
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Examples of History Repeating Itself By Timothy
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Napoleon and Hitler vs. Russia In war time, military miscalculations can change the course of the conflict and history itself. June 1812. Napoleon assembles an army of 600,000 to invade Moscow and capture Czar Alexander, emperor of Russia. As he marches into the Russian frontier, it is not the opposing forces, but diseaseridden lice, that take a heavy toll on the troops. Despite slowdowns from typhus disease and trench fever, the French declare victory over Moscow in September 1812. On the way home, the soldiers begin to succumb to extremely freezing conditions. Facing numbing cold and a lack of food, only 10,000 men return from this mission. June 1941. Over a century after Napoleon's, Hitler's army begins its own assault of the Soviet Union, known as Operation Barbarossa. Despite owning many tomes recounting Napoleon's failure, the Nazi leader sends his troops into the frigid region. Although the Germans capture some land, their lack of warm clothing combined with the brutal Russian winter - sends them home 775,000 soldiers fewer.
Hitler did not learn from Napoleon's mistake and this was a grave miscalculation that would mark the turning point in World War II. History repeated itself, with the Russian cold ultimately prevailing against two different armies. Abraham Lincoln and John F Kennedy Two historic presidents, separated by a century, may have more in common than you might think. "Lincoln" and "Kennedy" both have seven letters. Both were elected to Congress in '46 and elected to presidency in '60. Both married in their 30s to women in their 20s Both assassins, John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald, were born in '39, go by three names and have 15 letters total Both of the presidents' successors were named Johnson, were southern and were born in '08 Both were very concerned with civil rights Both were shot in the head and on a Friday
Tatiana P | Unsplash.com The Russian winter can reach temperatures as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit. Soldiers would have to hike upwards of 20 miles carrying up to 100 pounds of gear.
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Jurassic World Dominion: Just Good Enough By Luke Warning, this review will contain spoilers. Last weekend, June 18, I went to see Jurassic World: Dominion. It's the newest entry in the series and surprisingly wasn't the worst. Everyone knows that they only continue to make these movies because of how marketable dinosaur toys are, but how was the actual movie? To put it simply, messy. The movie has these sort of unnecessary plot points that distract from the main plot of the movie. The plot of the movie is that Maisie, the young girl from the last movie, gets kidnapped by an evil corporation who wants to use her genes because she is a clone. So her parents go on an adventure to save her and team up with characters new and old on the way. There were parts of the movie that I liked, such as the CGI (Computer Generated Images), which I thought was phenomenal. The special effects have always been great but this movie really stretches the limits. I enjoyed most of the action scenes, but sometimes it was a little too much. It felt like one action scene ended just for another one to begin right after, especially during the final half of the movie. Overall I thought the movie was just ok but certain parts definitely brought it down. The worst part of the movie was definitely the villain. It was a typical evil corporation, with the CEO as the head of it all. The evil corporation creates a giant locust that the main characters have to destroy, along with rescuing their daughter.
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Photo by Luke Taken at Pleasant Hill Theatre.
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Summer Reading List By Timothy 2022
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As the halfway point of summer draws near, it is time to turn off the screens and turn towards the paperbacks. In my opinion, reading is undoubtedly one of the best ways to spend your time. You can be entertained, learn and relax all at once. Here are seven of the best books to read this summer. They Both Die At The End | Adam Silvera This blockbuster novel spoils the ending right out of the gate, however, it is how they make the most out of their death day that keeps the reader interested. This book features heavy LGBTQ+ references and diverse ethnicities, which is fitting for the current standards of acceptance and community. Recommended for Audiences 14+ Heavy language and intense violence. Belly Up | Stuart Gibbs This is an exciting story about a young boy who lives in a zoo. A famous hippo is found dead and it is up to him and his friends to solve the case. This book is very fast-paced and offers many clues for the reader to join along and try to solve the mystery. Recommended for Audiences 8+ A good read for all ages. Around the World in 80 Days | Jules Verne A classic tale of a wealthy eccentric English man named Phileas Fogg who makes a wager that he can travel around the world in 80 days. This journey takes him and his French servant, Paseepartout, to many places, such as India, China and America. Along the way, a detective named Fix tries to apprehend Fogg for allegedly stealing £20,000.
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Recommended for Audiences 12+ Has references to smoking and alcohol. The Outsiders | S.E. Hinton This is a fast-paced story of a group of tight friends who always have each others' back. When a young boy accidentally shoots a rival gang member, all of their lives are thrown into chaos. This book delves deep into family relationships and pushes friendships to the very edge. Recommended for Audiences 12+ Involves gang violence. Treasure Hunters | James Patterson This classic James Patterson publication creates an intriguing premise of a treasure hunting family. When their parents get lost at sea, this family has to stick together and face countless antagonists to find the ultimate treasure in hopes of finding their parents. Recommended for Audiences 11+ Mentions weapons and some smoking. What Einstein Told His Barber | Robert L. Wolke This publication features scientific explanations to everyday questions. Although it really has nothing to do with Einstein nor a barber, it still offers some insight into why things do what they do. Recommended for Audiences 10+ Some sections need good understanding. Atomic Habits | James Clear This is an amazing book that explains how to create good habits and eliminate bad habits using a very easy process. Although this is a very academic book, it is quite easy to read and the steps explained to create good habits are simple to follow. Recommended for Audiences 12+ Some graphs might be confusing.
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Bees Are the New Fish By Kim
In California, a bee is officially a fish. While this may sound strange to some, there is a bit of logic to it. The California Endangered Species Act protects any "bird, mammal, fish, amphibian, reptile or plant" that is in danger of extinction. However endangered as they may be, bees, which are insects of the Apoidea superfamily, have not qualified for the Endangered Species Act because they are not any of the previously cited organisms until now. Because of a loophole in this law, defining "fish" as "a wild fish, mollusk, crustacean, invertebrate, amphibian" petitioners realized any invertabre, even those obviously not fish, could legally be defined as one. Since a bee is technically an invertebrate, California's Third Court of Appeals declared it a ... fish. This is a major win for the bees, who are in desperate need of protection. Various factors contribute to the loss of bee life. Pesticides, for example, are coating plants that bees frequent, causing them to die quickly. Loss of habitat to agricultural and urban developments have also harmed bees, who rely on pollen from plants like weeds or wildflowers.
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The effects of this ruling are convoluted. On one hand, it is a win for bees; beekeepers have reported a 45.5% decrease in bee population each year. However, even experts can agree that fundamentally, bees are not fish. "We all know that biologically bees are not fish," said Sarina Jepsen, Program Director of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation stated in Taylor Hillo's June 6 article for KSBY News, titled "Bees can now be considered fish under the Endangered Species Act." However, Jepsen still supports the Court's decision to consider these insects fish, when she continued with, “The Court’s decision allows California to protect some of its most endangered pollinators, a step which will contribute to the resilience of the state’s native ecosystems and farms.” From now on, bees will be protected from unauthorized importation, exportation or the taking of their species. This landmark decision will benefit not only bees, but humans as well. Eighty-five percent of our food requires some form of pollination, which is done by insects like bees. Bees may now enjoy this newfound protection, as well as their new status: fish.
Bees are crucial to our ecosystem. Photo by PollyDot | Pixabay.com
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Behind the Scenes Staff of A Changing World Magazine
Photo by Professor Earley
Editor-in-Chief Kim (left) presents her staff (L-R) Naina, Luke, Tim and Kevin of writers, photographers and graphic designers of A Changing World Magazine. Together they created a 20-page magazine from concept to completion. They decided on a magazine name, wrote articles, took photos and did their own page layout and designs for their articles.
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Behind the Scenes continued...
Photos by Kevin
The staff of A Changing World Magazine interviewed people on Diablo Valley College campus, asking philosophical, thought-provoking questions about necessary evils and the root of aforementioned behavior. Read about it on pages 6.
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JOURNALISM ROCKS! C o l l e g e 4 k i d s | 2023
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How would you like to learn how to create your very own magazine? The class is taught by Professor Charleen Earley. She is a freelance writer, author and magazine publisher. She will teach you how to create your very own magazine. Do you like to do photography, writing or graphic designing? E-mail CommunityEd@dvc.edu for more information! Or call 925.969.4600