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‘Best Secret in Town’ Leaks at Van de Kamp

S Photo by Louis White The aroma of fresh baked goods inside the historic Van de Kamp Bakery Building is a distant memory. Students at the Atwater area campus now find a different recipe for success.

Courses like “Managing Money” and “First Aid & CPR for IHSS,” (In-Home Special Services) are additional LACC noncredit courses currently offered at the location this semester. The former covers budgets and building personal credit, and the latter culminates in the receipt of an American Red Cross certificate in CPR training.

“We’re very excited to restart Van de Kamp,” Ramirez said. The administration initially created an ambitious schedule of classes from Monday through Friday mornings that had to be canceled because of low enrollment.

By Daniel Marlos

tudents enrolled at Los Angeles City College may earn a noncredit certificate of completion in medical terminology this semester at the Van de Kamp Bakery Building (VDK) in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Atwater.

LACC offered noncredit courses there as far back as 2014, according to Angelica Ramirez, dean of academic affairs, noncredit, adult education and basic skills.

She called the Van de Kamp site “the best kept secret in town in noncredit.”

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What remained were evening classes with better enrollment this fall. There are plans to offer noncredit classes in the mornings again in spring 2022 after a more aggressive advertising and outreach campaign.

“Noncredit classes are free,” Ramirez told the Collegian. “Our certificates are free and … all support services are free to students regardless of their immigration status or their educational status.”

See “Van De Kamp” page 6

Immigration

Undocumented Students Find Support at Dream Resource Center

By Poupy Gaelle Nguestop

“We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things.

That is what we are put on the earth for.”

HISPANIC heritage MONTH Sept. 15- Oct.15

—Dolores Huerta

See page 4-5

Job loss, evictions and the deaths of loved ones have affected large numbers of people during the pandemic.

Some were fortunate enough to qualify for government stimulus checks, payroll protection or other local programs. Los Angeles City College students may apply for scholarships and other forms of financial aid (FAFSA) from non-profits and state government assistance.

Many students who are citizens receive support from volunteer organizations with big hearts, ready to assist.

AT&T has provided reduced cost internet for students, and District Wide has contributed emergency scholarships for laptops.

Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are those students who came to the United States under age 18. They are eligible for state benefits up to age 31.

Life looks different for the undocumented who represent 5.6% of total students, according to data provided by Carolina Yernazian, the coordinator for the L.A. City College Dream Resource Center.

They have struggled to find help because resources for them are limited. Undocumented students are not eligible for FAFSA. However, they can apply for state financial aid if they qualify for AB540 status. ‘’They are afraid to apply for California Dream Act or other resources sometimes, even though they qualify,” Yernazian said. “One student confessed that he was scared of his information being shared and his parents being deported.’’

In a recent presentation to LACC faculty, Yernazian told professors that undocumented students tend to be part-time or non-credit. She also says LACC has the largest number of undocumented students, both in credit and non-credits courses. East Los Angeles College has the largest number of undocumented students in credit courses in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD).

Photo by Louis White

See “Undocumented” page 6

Beyond Fest Celebrates Horror in the Age of COVID Extreme genre film festival proves theater going experience is alive and breathing.

By Christian Chavez

Illustration by Michael sitar

During the darkest stormiest nights in October, Beyond Fest is preparing to host their sixth sold-out show “V/H/S ’94” during the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles. How is this genre film festival capable of selling out shows for 13 consecutive days, and feeding the bloodlust of moviegoers, as the pandemic looms over?

The number of COVID cases in California is going down, and audiences are slowly going back to the movies. In America juggernauts like “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” are proving successful at the North American box office and have earned $200 million domestically.

While the latest Marvel movie might bring the crowds, audiences are still cautious to return to the cinemas in our current COVID world. That may change now that the City of Los Angeles has ordered all indoor venues to require proof of vac-

cination status on Nov. 4, 2021.

Beyond Fest, touted as the highest attended genre film festival in the U.S., wants film fans to know that their festival is safe. Patrons cannot enter the festival without proof of vaccination.

Originally hosted at the Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard, which is one of the oldest theaters in Los Angeles, Beyond Fest 2021 will be hosted in three separate theaters: The Aero on Santa Monica, The Legion in Hollywood, and the Los Feliz 3, a five-minute drive north of LACC on Vermont Avenue.

Beyond Fest prides itself on their film programming. Instead of the overly serious Oscar-heavy contenders that play at the average film festival, Beyond Fest plays films that have been overlooked by the general public.

“It demystifies the idea that you need See “Beyond Fest” page 6

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News 6 Campus Life

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Opinion & editorial

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You Want Us to Eat Cake?

By Curtis Han After seeing Instagram posts of different storefronts in Los Angeles with signs like “We’re short-staffed because nobody wants to work anymore,” I realized something infuriating about the whole situation that confronts us.

It’s more than the greed of the employers who insist on paying the least amount they legally can. The people in the comment section jumped to defend the employers and called the working class people lazy for living in poverty and being on the verge of homelessness.

What does it say about our society and culture when we deal with every social problem using highly simplistic and individualistic solutions like telling people to pick themselves up by their bootstraps and “work harder?”

When the pandemic hit, circumstances changed for some working-class people who normally need to work two jobs just to make rent and live in Los Angeles. They received a decent sum of money. In some cases, they received more from unemployment insurance than they would from two jobs combined.

For the first time, many got a taste of what it’s like to have time to do something worthwhile, instead of slaving away for very little

money.

The pandemic has taught us that minimum wage workers are essential to a functioning society.

So why is their pay so low? We insist on paying them the minimum wage required by law.

Employers who post up signs complaining about the lack of workers seem to realize they need them for their business to function properly. However, they would rather whine instead of raising wages to attract new workers. It’s quite ironic. The bootstraps technique does not apply to employers.

The impact of the amount paid by unemployment insurance is worth noting as well. According to Forbes, “Government aid in the form of stimulus checks and boosted unemployment payouts helped push the supplemental U.S. poverty rate down to 9.1% last year, lower than the previous year’s rate.”

This shows us that the poverty rate drops when people are paid a bit more. Yet, employers continue to pay workers the bare minimum.

And they wonder why people are in poverty.

Many working-class people who live in Los Angeles are barely scraping by. They work two jobs, but just one medical bill or accident could easily drain them financially and cause them to be thrown out in the streets.

The pandemic has shown us how much their jobs matter, but society does not seem to realize, we don’t pay them as if their jobs matter at all.

Meet Me at the Swap Meet

By Lara Barney I love digging through trash to find treasure. If we wanted to Millennial-ize that phrase, you could call me an urban forager.

But no, seriously, I have always had a love for combing through thrift stores or coming across a stellar piece of sidewalk furniture. I’m always surprised to see what people throw away or deem unfit for regular store shelves, and that’s why I was giddy to see that an event planner was saving LACC’s weekly swap meet.

The LACC swap meet has run continuously since 1988, with the exception of the pandemic we are

still figuring out. After reopening from the pandemic sales dropped almost 80% and funding for the swap meet backed out forcing LACC to make the decision to end the swap meet.

A local event planner, Philip Dane, caught wind of this and could not bear to see the swap meet go, so he decided to fund it.

He renamed it LACC Swap.

Being new to Los Angeles, in addition to being new to the college, it warmed my heart to see someone rescue something seemingly so small in such a vast city. It also made me excited to explore more of everything LACC has to offer.

People often look down on swap meets and street fairs of the like, but Dane is determined to change that, saying, “We’re going to bring some fresh air to this market, we’re going to really go the distance to make sure that [the vendors] feel secure and that they’re not being

displaced from booths that they’ve had for years.”

In addition to the swap meet being a fun afternoon activity, the college also uses money from booth renters to fund scholarships for students. You save money and the planet by buying second-hand, and in turn the school gets more funding to give back to you!

For now, admission and parking is free.

L ACC Swap is a great resource for students. For the sake of our community, I don’t want to see that resource go away.

I encourage our community to find a free Saturday and spend some time browsing the stalls; you might just find something that’s been missing from your life.

You can feel good knowing that you are supporting a family and your school, not a corporation.

You can also feel good that you’re helping keep a tradition alive.

I worked as a social worker for child protective services for many years, and many of the young people I encountered hoped to attend college.

I do not have the statistics for how many of the kids with whom I worked attended college or graduated.

From personal experience, I only know of a handful who enrolled and earned a degree.

According to the National Foster Youth Institute, “Nationwide, only about half of youth raised in foster care end up finishing high school.

And less than 3% graduate from a 4-year college.” Based on these statistics, we can predict that a small percentage of former foster youth attend community colleges and remain to graduate with an AA or certificate. We must give some thought as community college students to how many former foster youth attend and remain in college to complete their course of study.

If we, as college students, are concerned about equity and diversity in community colleges, we should be concerned about the educational outcomes of former foster youth.

Foster care services used to end at

the age of 18, but services were extended on an optional basis until the age of 21.

LACC offers services to foster youth through programs like the Guardians Scholar Program. At the community college level, each of California’s 115 campuses offers s foster youth liaison who provides academic support to help students access financial aid and assist them with living independently.

California’s Nextup program provides grants for books, supplies and other needs, along with housing assistance and tutoring at almost 50 community colleges, according to the California Community Colleges Office. These services offer support to students currently attending LACC and other community colleges, but it may not be sufficient.

Services for younger foster youth must be offered earlier in the educational process. Well-meaning social workers can encourage the children they service to eventually apply for college, but child protective services are obviously not sufficient to prepare its youth to graduate from high school and eventually attend college.

We should do more as a community college to improve the outcomes for former foster youth. We must look for ways to support foster kids earlier in their education, so that they apply to and remain in college.

Teen Exits Bullying Scene

By Kayla Meeks Depression is a major cause of teen suicide, as well as low self-esteem and the problems that come with high school life.

Back when I was in high school, there was a girl named Roxanne who we called Rox for short. We were not really friends, but she was a classmate and friendly with girls in my circle.

It is unhealthy for students to engage in the type of behavior that angered Roxanne.

It happened three days out of

the week, as students would ridicule her for her appearance. There was a table area on the school grounds at lunch. The boys would sit five feet away from Roxanne and say mean things to her about her dress, and they would accuse her of wearing the same thing every day.

She wore black boots and grey pants with a black tank top and a dark green jacket. She wore baggy clothes. Her hair was short and black, and she wore eyeliner. It was not the way most students dressed at Mervyn Dymally High School.

I call that bullying, and it was disrespectful and wrong.

She did not try to get help from the school where we had counselors. She wanted to work things out on her own. At the college level,

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War on Livable Wages

By Rachel Rodriguez We see you zipping around in your lavish cars, in your flash of fancy clothes, as you laugh your way to the bank. You look down on us, the working-class, who are also trying to live the American dream.

All we want is food on our tables, a roof over our heads and to not feel like a slave to society. You evade our request for livable wages because in your eyes, you’re better than us. We are the same in human nature, yet, you don’t want us to be equal or to even come close to you.

nearly 80 percent of students who die by suicide never participate in counseling services, according to the University of Toledo Student Affairs Office.

Roxanne was already dealing with low self-esteem because her parents broke up and got a divorce. The bullying made the situation worse.

I was by her side, but I do not like to involve myself in situations like that. So, in the end, she got fed up and transferred to another school.

You too were once in our position and if you weren’t, how can you tolerate this social injustice? Your words have become meaningless.

We demand action!

We demand higher wages. We demand livable wages. We demand affordable housing. We demand free education. Stop spending money on ridiculous recall elections or wars that are endless. Stop raising the prices on food, gas and housing.

Money has become a way of life we can not avoid. Some are working 2-3 jobs just to make ends meet. Our cries for help are mocked and ridiculed. Some of us are immigrants, single parents or just completely alone not knowing what resources are available to us.

You demand the homeless leave your neighborhoods with no alter-

natives and no solutions. You only make it someone else’s problem.

You are the problem and it’s time to admit it.

You have created this war, a civil war, out of fear of change. You don’t want to see us succeed. The happiness we feel to have made it through another day makes us want to wake up and do it all over again. Hopefully, tomorrow will be our big break.

The financial hardship you feel will never compare to the burden we consume daily. We do not choose to live like this, but we do what we have to in order to survive. We do not want your money; only your understanding. The understanding that you can make a change. The option you have to truly change a person’s life for the better. End the war on livable wages.

This situation happened when I was in the 10th grade in high school and some of the students at school were doing a report and a speech about Roxanne. This story became popular because the principal at the school had meetings with the parents of the bullies who were Christy and Ava. So, they did not get expelled, but they lost privileges like being suspended from the cheer team when the coach learned what they had

done.

Suicide kills more teens than does AIDS, cancer, stroke, birth defects and lung disease, according to SPCC.org.

From an L.A. high school to the college campus, suicide is “believed to be the second leading cause of death among college students (due to the lower rate of homicide in college populations).

Roxanne’s story is helpful. She got out. Not everyone does.

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What Does Hispanic Heritage Month Mean to You? Compiled by Spirit barns

Fleridad Jaramillo Freshman “Our Hispanic heritage is full of great culture, and food and most of all our Spanish language. I’m half Nicaraguan and Ecuadorean which I’m proud to be! I can say that being Hispanic is something I will never change.

My parents came to this country to make a difference and as their only child born in the U.S they expect me to thrive in this country, that will always stick in my mind to continue my education And fulfill that dream of theirs to see me grow.

Celebrating Hispanic heritage is honoring all the contributions we give to this country including our history, food, art, culture, and politics. I’m great full to be Hispanic!”

Heidy Celedon Freshman “My favorite part about heritage month is just overall being Hispanics time to shine to remember who we are and what we brought to America. My family is from Guatemala, and we know how much people struggle in their own countries, mostly being the poor. Not only Guatemalans go through the financial issue but so do Columbians, Honduras, Chile, Mexicans, Salvadorians, and others. All of this gets recognized even more on Hispanics heritage month. Hispanics in the U.S take advantage to talk for the Hispanics that are struggling in their country until its hopefully fixed. I also enjoyed the parades that used to happen I have not seen many parades because of Covid-19 but the parades make this month even more joyful.”

Radley Balboa Freshman “Some things that have meaning to me about Hispanic Heritage Month are the community and equality aspects of it.”

lalo Alcaraz L.A. Times cartoonist “I don’t mind Latino heritage month. I think we should have Latino heritage day 365 days a year, like it is in my house.”

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HISPANIC heritage MONTH Sept. 15- Oct.15

University Officials Discuss HSI Best Practices National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a time to celebrate and honor the culture, history, and contributions of generations of Hispanic and Latinx people in the United States. Hispanic Heritage Month started out as a weekly observance under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. It was extended to 30 days by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Sept.

15 is the anniversary of the independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. (Source: www. hispanicheritagemonth.gov)

Compiled by Matthew Rodriguez Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are defined in Title V of the Higher Education Act as not-for-profit institutions of higher learning with a full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic.

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) identified more than 500 HSIs in the U.S. Puerto Rico, Latin America, and Spain. The Collegian asked three university administrators to describe what distinguishes their campuses as top Hispanic-serving San Diego State University

PAST

JOSE DE SAN MARTIN

MIGUEL HIDALGO Y COSTILLA

José de San Martín led the rebellion against Spain that liberated Argentina, Chile, and Peru. After serving in the Spanish army for 20 years, San Martin sacrificed his military career in 1812 in response to the threat to the revolutionary government of his native land of Argentina, San Martin joined forces with nationalist rebels against Spain. (Source: The American Mosaic: The Latino American Experience; https:// latinoamerican-abc-clio-com. ezproxy.lapl.org)

Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was the author of the “Grito de Dolores” (“Cry from Dolores”), the passionate speech that ignited Mexico’s independence drive on Sept. 16, 1810. Leading a rebellion of Indian peasants and mestizos (mixed-bloods) against Spanish colonial rule, Hidalgo became wildly popular. He badly frightened the colony’s white elite, who joined forces to defeat his army in 1811. (Source: The American Mosaic: The Latino American Experience; https:// latinoamerican-abc-cliocom.ezproxy.lapl.org)

Present

SIMON BOLIVAR Simón Bolívar was born on July 24, 1783, in Caracas, Venezuela, to a wealthy family of Spanish descent, and was educated in Europe. In 1810, Bolívar joined a revolutionary group that expelled the Spanish governor from Venezuela.

The ruling junta sent Bolívar in search of assistance.

He convinced Francisco de Miranda, a prominent Venezuelan nationalist, to help the rebellion.

Venezuela declared its independence in 1811. (Source: The American Mosaic: The Latino American Experience; https://latinoamerican-abc-clio-com.ezproxy. lapl.org)

ISABEL ALLENDE

Dolores Huerta

Isabel Allende is a Chilean author born Aug. 2, 1942, in Lima, Peru, who is bestknown for her novels “The House of the Spirits” and “City of the Beasts.” Allende became a U.S. citizen in 1993, but lives, she says, “with one foot in California and the other in Chile.” She has written 35 books, that were translated into 35 languages, and has received 15 international honorary doctorate degrees.

Dolores Huerta was a founder of the United Farm Workers of America (UFW) in California with César Chávez and led the public relations campaign for a nationwide boycott of grapes.

She transcended many of the barriers facing women of color and became an important symbol of the progressive possibilities of the 1960s. She was the chief negotiator for the farm workers in the historic talks between grape growers and labor during the grape boycott of the late 1960s and was elected vice president of the union in 1972. On Aug. 10, 2021, Huerta turned 91 years old. (Source: The American Mosaic: The Latino American Experience; https:// latinoamerican-abc-cliocom.ezproxy.lapl.org)

Past, Present, Future

We partner with San Diego school districts to host workshops for students as early as middle school.

As the student progresses through high school, we continue correspondence and when they reach senior year, we host special workshops on the application and FAFSA process.

—Cory Marshall, Director of Media Relations at San Diego State University

University of La Verne

We offer generous financial aid packages that ensure that a private education is in reach, no matter what students family incomes. The students’ we serve don’t just start here, they finish here.

—Devorah Lieberman, Ph.D., University of Laverne President

University of California Irvine

UCI’s Student Success Initiatives focuses on providing programs that accommodate the multiple, salient identities of our Latinx population. This includes providing tailored academic support and tracking, one-on-one counseling, peer mentoring, and programs to develop their sense of belonging to campus.

Illustration by Bryant Gomez & Beatrice Alcala Top. Che Guevara Left Bottom. Cesar Chavez Bottom Center. Dolores Huerta Right Frida Khalo.

—Hal Stern, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at University of California Irvine

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City Origins

(Left) Julio Huerta and his wife Monica Barrios are parents of a toddler named Lupita. Huerta says he is teaching his daughter to speak Spanish and English.

(Right) Julio Huerta meets with the first editor-in-chief of the Collegian, the late Abe Olodort at a scholarship luncheon sponsored by Gamma Delta Upsilon, GDU. Olodort founded the co-educational journalism society.

Disneyland Beckons to Family in Mexico for Trip of a Lifetime

By Sorina Szakacs An email appeared in Julio Huerta’s inbox on a Saturday in July, but one was different from any other. It read: “Congratulations for a well-deserved EMMY! ... for “Live Coverage of An Unscheduled News Event” – “Furia Por Justicia” “The Fury for Justice.”

It is not the first Emmy nor the first award for a favorite son of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Awards became a norm for the Los Angeles based journalist during his days at L.A. City College. Julio joined the staff of the Collegian newspaper as a cartoonist, then a reporter, an advertising rep and later as editor-in-chief.

Inside the newspaper composing rooms and computer lab of the Chemistry Building, Julio learned the craft of writing a news story. The newsroom experience changed his career options from graphic design to journalism in two years. He did not know his move to LACC would cause him to follow in his mother’s footsteps.

Valentina Velazquez-Kaiser used to report for the Mexican independent newspaper

“La Opinion,” before the family moved to Los Angeles.

Family Makes Pit Stop at Disneyland It was the beginning of 1997, and Julio’s late father, Julio Huerta Vega had a family visa with unlimited United States entries.

The businessman wanted his three sons to visit Disneyland. Julio was 13, his brother Adolfo was around 10 and the youngest, Ricardo, was 8 years old. The two younger boys had never flown, and they were excited to board the airplane that would take them to Los Angeles. For Julio “it was not a big deal” as he had traveled with his father before.

During that trip in 1997, his parents decided to stay in Los Angeles for a while, since at that time, the visa allowed them unlimited entries. When the U.S. canceled that type of visa in the 1990s, Julio and his family became undocumented. Julio continued his education in Los Angeles, even though he says he struggled with English in the beginning.

“The education system was very good in Mexico,” he said. “I was advanced in world history, art, math, sciences, but I

had to learn English. I was an ESL student up until college.” His family moved to the MacArthur Park neighborhood, a predominantly Spanish- speaking area.

“The high school level Spanish I already had helped me a lot here in L.A., and it still does,” he said. “Being bilingual helps you; you become bicultural. Your brain works better.” Julio is now comfortable with English, but he and his wife Monica Barrios decided to speak Spanish at home.

Their 21-month-old daughter, Lupita Valeria Juliet Huerta Barrios will celebrate her second birthday in January. Lupita learns both English and Spanish: first from cartoons and kids’ videos and second from her parents. Julio enrolled in classes at Santa Monica College after he graduated from high school, but international student tuition was expensive. When AB540 was adopted, he tried to change his student status and pay in-state money. The college administration said no.

He enrolled at Los Angeles City College.

His tuition dropped from $3,500 to $150 per semester. He signed up for art classes,

hoping to become a graphic designer, but destiny had other plans. He joined the Collegian as a cartoonist and climbed to editor-in-chief in less than two years.

“Little by little I got involved more,” he said. “On the Collegian you do everything: reporting, selling ads, editing. Everything.

Professor Guess is so pushy! She used to tell me: You can do this and that.” The newspaper students participated in collegiate journalism workshops and competitions. It was an adventure for the newer students.

“We started to compete for journalism awards,” Julio said. “The first was JACC (Journalism Association of Community Colleges). We had no idea what we were doing, but we learned along the way. Then we started winning. It all went really well.

We promoted the school. I remember there used to be a banner for the basketball team, congratulating them. After we started winning, they had a banner for the journalism students.” The engagement in collegiate programs at LACC helped prepare Julio for future success. Journalists compete every day in the field. “We got

numerous awards while at LACC,” he said, “one of the most memorable was a bringin house add that we put together the night before we went to JACC to compete.

We got first place, [I] did not expect it but I still think and dream about that night.

It was a girl wearing a dress made out of newspapers and the add said, “Collegian we got you covered.” He earned an A.A. degree and transferred to California State University Northridge where he earned a B.A. degree in broadcast journalism and minored in Spanish language journalism.

He also worked on an M.A. degree in communications. He plans to complete the degree next year. “My mentor Ms. Guess really inspired me and pushed me to do more and more. Without her guidance and support I don’t think I would have continued my education and journalism career path. She played a big role in my decision to continue.”

End Part 1 Next issue: “The Emmy that Changed it All”

The American Dream on Wheels Keeps Rolling

The food truck has been elevated above the proverbial “roach coach” of back in the day. Gourmet faire can be found as well as a path to restaurant ownership.

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By Rachel Rodriguez ood trucks have become a cultural revolution for people with little money, no place to cook or want to try something new without putting a dent in the budget.

Would-be restaurateurs have also launched brick-and-mortar businesses from their food trucks.

Raul Martinez created the nation’s first taco truck in Los Angeles in 1974 fashioned out of an old ice cream truck.

Martinez, a Mexican immigrant, used to park his truck outside of a bar in East Los Angeles. The first night he sold $70 worth of tacos. Six months later, Martinez opened his first brick-and-mortar restaurant King Taco. There are 21 King Taco locations throughout L.A. County today.

The 2008 recession fostered a revival in the popularity of food trucks. Kogi Korean Taco intro-duced the first gourmet food truck that was created by Roy Choi.

Kogi Korean Taco became a leader in the food truck space. Choi’s food was a hit, and other establishments quickly followed suit.

Food trucks would park along Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile area of Los

Angeles. A turf war over parking began between business owners and food trucks.

Parking and law enforcement officers were often called upon to issue citations to the food trucks.

Journalist and documentary filmmaker Patricia Nazario witnessed the events play out over time. Throughout Nazario’s career she has covered stories such as the 9/11 attacks and the O.J. Simp-son case.

She documented the food truck turf war over a 10-year period and covered it in her film “Backstreet to the American Dream.” The documentary premiered during the Dances with Films Festival at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood this summer.

Nazario recalls when she was growing up, food trucks were usually parked in poor, primarily Latino neighborhoods.

“We had that traditional taco lonchera in my neighborhood,” she said. “So, I grew up with the idea that the taco truck was a mom-and-pop enterprise that was part of the communities in L.A.” “Backstreet to the American Dream” frames the story around two food truck operators: El Pescadito, a Mexican seafood lonchera that has operated in the same neighborhood since 1982; and Grill ‘Em All, the first winner of The Great Food

Illustration by Michael Sitar

Truck Race. Nazario tagged along with health inspectors when they performed the very first food truck inspection.

Richard Gomez received the first ever hot food vending cart approval from the L.A. County Department of Public Health.

Gomez and his family migrated from Mexico to L.A. when he was nine years old. He helped his family sell fresh fruit at local parks and factories growing up.

Now, the Los Angeles-based engineer

is the founder of Revolution Carts.

Gomez manufactured 15 cart designs before finally receiving approval on “The Tamalero,” priced at $7,500.

Food trucks and carts have become a billion-dollar industry with middle-class millennials as the target market. Revenue for food trucks has grown by 4.7% during 2021 and reportedly worth $1.2 billion.

Reports also state that 43% of food truck spending is maintained by 25 to 44 year

olds (IBISWorld).

Since street vending has been made legal, the industry has become viable and valuable for working families and entrepreneurs. Many restaurants have ceased operation due to the onslaught of COVID-19, but food trucks have continued to thrive. More people are able to experience the American Dream thanks to the optimistic future of the food truck industry.

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News

Los Angeles Collegian - Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Thousands Mobilize to Defend Reproductive Rights

By Juan Mendoza

photo by Christian Chavez

From “Van de Kamp” page 1

Demonstrators began to arrive early in the morning on Oct. 2 at Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles.

Women from all backgrounds carried colorful handmade signs and convened at Pershing Square to participate in the Women’s March to mobilize and defend reproductive rights.

By mid-morning, Pershing Square was at capacity with demonstrators full of energy and ready to send their message to the U.S. Supreme Court, which in December will hear the case of the Mississippi abortion law that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Texas was also the center of attention as it recently passed a law that bans abortion at six weeks of pregnancy. The Supreme Court refused to block the law on Sept. 1.

Sarah Avalon attended the Women’s March for the first time. She says choices

are being taken away from women.

“I cannot believe that women’s reproductive rights are in jeopardy,” she said. “This is something that needs to be addressed in our society and everyone needs to get involved.”

Many demonstrators, the majority of women, were moved to action by fear that the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision could be reversed by the Mississippi abortion ban if not blocked by the Supreme Court.

“I came out today to fight for women’s rights,” said Silvia Gonzalez. “Because what right-wing conservatives are doing now is insane in trying to ban abortion. It’s not their choice, it’s our choice.”

Gonzalez sat on the grass, the warmth of the sun beaming down, and listened to the pre-recorded message from singer and activist Barbara Streisand.

A good lineup of abortion rights advocates and activist addressed the demonstra-

tors.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis took to the stage and said she was ready to fight.

“We are going to fight for the rights of our families and children. A woman has the right to choose,” Solis said. “She should be the one who determines what happens to their body, not some Supreme Court male justices. We need to stand together so we can accomplish our goal.”

In closing, Solis shouted, “Viva to women of color!”

The event was organized by the Women’s March Foundation, Los Angeles Chapter.

The march was peaceful, although there were some anti-protesters at First Street and Broadway who tried to disrupt. But they were minimized by the thousands of pro-choice demonstrators who chanted as they marched along the route “My body.

My choice.”

From “Covid” page 1

From “Undocumented” page 1

Most of them are afraid to come to us even though they are qualified.

—Said Dream Resource Center Counselor Carolina Yernazian

Photo by Daniel Marlos Edith Hernandez waits in the checkered hallway of the historic Van de Kamp Building on Oct. 6 where she studies medical terminology. She plans to become a registered nurse.

VDK Offers Budget Friendly Certificates Ramirez says classes are free to anyone who would like to enroll, and that includes students with immigration challenges or who are not eligible for financial aid.

“The fee structure is based on your units,” Ramirez said. “But noncredit -- because we don’t have any units -they’re free to anybody that wants to enroll so students that are over 18 can sign up. Students that are dual enrollment would have to go through the K-12 approval process, but they are still eligible for enrollment.”

Rita Chiang is studying “Medical Terminology 1” in a short but wide classroom with two long rows of clean, white tables that allow the students to be spread out while observing social distancing. She learned about the class through a Google search. She wanted to take noncredit classes while she waited for her green card.

“I used to be a yoga teacher,” she said. “I’m interested in body anatomy for a physical therapy career.”

Chiang has already signed up for “Medical Terminology 2.” She says the noncredit certificate of completion in medical terminology is important.

“Because I want to do medical related work in the future,” she said. “I like my professor. She gives examples.

She lets us ask questions and gives clear answers. [The class has been] a good experience so far.”

The path for Edith Hernandez to the VDK campus seems unlikely. The Inglewood resident learned about the medical terminology program through a flier her second-grade daughter brought home from school.

“I’ve always had a passion of helping everyone that I can,” Hernandez said. “I’ve always wanted to be an RN, so it’s always been a big dream of mine. I’m doing this for myself and I’m doing this for my family so that I can be the first nurse in my family.”

Hernandez has already enrolled in “Medical Terminology 2.” She wants to earn the certificate because it is just the beginning of a career she has always dreamed of.

And in the middle of a pandemic, she finds a social dimension to her in-person classes at the VDK campus.

“I enjoy this class a lot [because] you get to see new people, meet new people. After all this pandemic going on … it was kind of hard to do on-

line [because] it’s just never the same when you have the in-person teaching. And the teacher is fun.”

The LACCD colleges enter their third semester of teaching since the onset of the pandemic this fall.

“In the beginning my feeling’s been extremely challenging and I felt like WOW we coming back? What to do? What not to do?” said Associate Professor Olga Ramadan, who also teaches dental technology at LACC and now “Medical Terminology 1” at VDK. “Now, because of policies in place that students follow, I feel more safe, more secure … to be back to engage with the students. It pretty much brings me back to normal, the new normal.”

Across the black and white checkered hallway, Dr. Marion Bly teaches the noncredit course “Managing Money.” Unlike Ramadan, who had not visited the historic bakery turned innovation campus prior to this semester, Bly works regularly at the site.

“It feels good,” Bly said. “It feels good to have more bodies here … to make use of the classrooms. Normally, VDK, it was used as a meeting place for the district and various campuses. So, it is good to be able to walk out of the office and see bodies here, to see the teachers here, just to have the building feel a little bit more warm and welcoming.”

Ramadan covers vocabulary words running from abdomen through withdrawal, including many words not used in casual speaking including valvuloplasty, tetatogenic and neuroblastoma, critical words in the medical field.

Dr. Rishi Garg, a surgeon with Congress Orthopaedic Associates in Arcadia, believes that office staff need to know medical terminology and it is better to hire someone with that knowledge than to train them on the job. “Usually my staff are the first people who are asked questions from patients,” said Garg. “And when patients ask questions, my staff needs to have a good understanding of medical terminology and especially when I communicate with them.”

Garg told the Collegian, “The goal is to get a job and it doesn’t matter if you get college credit or not. If you are a desirable person to hire you will get a great job … and you will be one of the first people a medical office will hire.”

The greatest numbers of Dreamers and undocumented immigrants come from Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala, followed by Korea, the Philippines, Russia, Armenia, Africa and India.

There was a 25% decrease in enrollment of undocumented students in the LACCD during the Trump administration. This means that any elected president has a significant impact on the decisions of undocumented students, and whether they pursue their education.

Students with immigration challenges may experience stress because of their status. People remind them that they are not from here, which can feel uncomfortable and unfair.

There is also fear of deportation. ‘’One of the main issues that I have is that I wake up with anxiety and more fear knowing that some of the sources provided for the students, such as DACA, can be removed,” said LACC student Gaby Lara. “Not having the privilege of a work permit or driver license can be a scary event, because this is how we Dreamers survive.”

The first few semesters at LACC, Lara says she would not tell her classmates that she was undocumented or a Dreamer during class discussions. She was afraid of being looked at differently.

“The way I started to cope with this type of issue was to inform myself and reach out,” she said. “I’m not going to lie, it’s scary to reach out because there are many people in the world with mean and bad intentions. Therefore, reaching out was

scary because it is hard finding who to trust and who to share your story to.”

Students who sign up at the Dream Resource Center receive information about support and benefits in a newsletter that is published one to two times per week. Students may also apply for gift cards that are supported by the LACC Foundation and even scholarships.

The links below lead to more information and resources from the DRC. https://tinyurl.com/LACCEducatorAlly http://lacitycollege.edu/Resources/DRC/Department-Home http://laccd.edu/Documents/ NewsDocuments/LACCD_Statement_DACA_Support_10-6-17_FINAL.pdf

Resources for Dreamers and the Undocumented LACC Dream Resource Center offers: - Free legal services - Book vouchers - Scholarships -Internships -Academic counselor advisors -Medical services -For more information visit the DRC website link below. https://lacitycollege.edu/ Resources/DRC/ResourcesPartnerships/CA-Dream-Act Source: LACC DRC

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We wanted something where everyone felt safe to come. to be in Cannes, and have spent a whole lot of money to experience a movie with the artists who make them,” Anthony Leyva said. “It allows for a celebration of movies that don’t fit the mold of mainstream or Award Season bait,” the former Glendale Community College theater student said.

Beyond Fest caters to the widest possible horror fan regardless of their niche preference. Restorations of classic films, from Dario Argento’s “Suspiria,” to extreme French body horror from Julia Ducournau, Director of “Raw” and “Titane,” play to sold-out crowds.

Since their programming is intentionally designed for diehard genre fans, their website crashes yearly due to the insane number of people attempting to grab tickets (this writer included).

Before the beginning of their sold-out screening of “Lamb,” starring Noomi Rapace about a halflamb half-human baby, the event organizers came onstage danced around wearing lamb outfits and happily screaming how excited they are that theatergoing is back.

Beyond Fest Head of Program-

Police Wire Compiled by Thandi CHIMURENGA Sept. 14, 2021 A non-criminal report was taken of a student calling the campus and threatening suicide/self-harm. The person involved was referred to mental health services for treatment.

Sept. 15, 2021 A report of a criminal threat was made by an individual who called the campus. The individual, who had a long history of mental health issues, was arrested but was given the opportunity of mental health treatment in lieu of prosecution.

Oct. 12, 2021 A student injury report was taken. The individual tripped and fell at the Science and Technology Building. Their injury was minor, and no ambulance/emergency medical services were summoned.

ming Evrim Ersoy said they received “a fair few emails” regarding the decision not to allow anyone in without proof of vaccine.

“We wanted something where everyone felt safe to come,” Ersoy said.

While hyping the crowd, Ersoy and company entertained the crowd by throwing free shirts and introducing the talent of “Lamb,” star Noomi Rapace and Vladimar Johannsson, the director. Audiences gave a standing ovation to the film making team.

“There’s a sense that the horror genre is often the stepchild, it’s sort of looked down upon,” Ersoy said.

“I feel like with so many new talented people doing so many interesting things, there’s definitely a larger interest in supporting directors.”

Horror films are the perfect parallel to the pandemic. Zombies and viral outbreaks are as much a staple of the genre as slashers and demonic possessions. It makes sense that the strongest and roughest of genres is capable of providing a cathartic moment for moviegoers as the pandemic wanes in the City of Angels.

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Campus Life

Los Angeles Collegian - Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Theater Academy Ready for the 2021 Fall Season Theater Academy students chat as they pause for a photo after a rehearsal for the upcoming production of “Court-Martial at Fort Devens,” on Oct. 9. The play tells the story of a group of African American women denied medical technician training in World War II and demoted to cleaning detail.

Photo by Beatrice Alcala

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There has been speculation that the play was going to be inside the theater with limited attendance and livestreamed. However, staging the play outside in the courtyard seems to be the best option. The show will open Oct. 28 and run for eight shows through Nov. 6.

The entire production had been delayed because of the rise in the number of COVID Delta variant cases. A stage has been built just outside Camino Theater that faces the Student Services Building to the south.

This outdoor move will allow the LACC Theater Academy to host a larger crowd and still adhere to the social distancing guidelines mandated by the Los Angeles Community College District. Rehearsals have been outdoors and are well on their way. Actors can be seen near the theater having fun while delivering lines. “Court Martial at Fort Devens” was written by Jeffrey Sweet and will be directed by Dr. Louie Piday.

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Resources/Scholarships

Los Angeles Collegian - Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Resources

Los Angeles Collegian Staff Receives Scholarships

Photo by Louis White Former Fox 11 reporter-anchor Tony Valdez (Third from left) is now the chairman of the Los Angeles 8 Ball Emergency Fund for Journalists. The L.A. City College alumnus presents scholarships to Collegian staff members on Oct. 1 in the Chemistry Building.

Scholarships Compiled By Matthew Rodriguez

photo by Courtesy of Unsplash

Compiled By Angela Johnson

As Coronavirus cases continue to decline across Los Angeles County, the need for assistance is expected to rise. Renters and homeowners continue to face evictions, despite the extension of the eviction moratorium. The Collegian has compiled a list of resources you can use if you are impacted by COVID-19, including loss of housing.

By: Marvin Andrade Covenant House--Located on the western edge of East Hollywood, Covenant House helps young people affected by homelessness. They provide shelter, food, education, and emotional support. Covenant House is a great place for those who need of extreme help. https://covenanthousecalifornia. org/ COVID-19 Testing--Los Angeles County is still providing free testing for those in need of one. It is as simple as going to L.A. County’s COVID website and setting an appointment according to your schedule availability. https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/s Zoomers to Boomers--An army of 1,000+ young people volunteer nationally to deliver food to immunocompromised and older individuals who have been affected by COVID-19. Anyone who needs to can apply. https://www.zoomerstoboomers. com/ Dream Center--The Dream Center offers free meals, remote learning support, and housing assistance to anyone affected by COVID-19.

They also offer education and vaccinations. https://www.dreamcenter. org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ DCCovidOne-Sheet.pdf

Habitat for Humanity--Although Habitat for Humanity is well known for its efforts in building homes for those living in poverty, right now, they are providing help with emergency food, essential items, and financial help to those affected by the pandemic. https://www.habitatla.org/covid-19-emergency-relieffund/ Healthy Housing Foundation--Healthy Housing Foundation provides fast access to long-term housing for low-income individuals and families. The foundation is determined to add more available units for the low-income community. https://www.healthyhousingfoundation.net/mission/ Seed House Project--Helping emancipated foster youth maintain permanent housing and become self-sufficient is what Seed House Project is all about. https://seedhouseproject.org Los Angeles Room and Board-Students who are housing-insecure or homeless can find help at Los Angeles Room and Board. It gives a lot of educational and emotional support to community college students who are suffering because of homelessness. https://larnb.org/about/ Los Angeles Volunteers of America--The Volunteers of America, Los Angeles chapter, helps homeless youth between age 18 to 24.

Additional requirements include full-time employment, or full-time student status, establish and sustain a savings account. https://www. lacitycollege.edu/Resources/Homeless-Students/documents/YES-Flyer.pdf

LA Represents LA Represents is a coalition of law firms, bar associations and attorneys who will provide COVID-19 related legal services, including helping vulnerable tenants, domestic violence victims and low-income individuals with employment, consumer debt, and bankruptcy matters.

To learn more, please visit https://coronavirus. lacity.org/LARepresents

scholarships are provided to encourage undergraduate sophomores and junior students to pursue education or communication careers in diary or food-related industries. Major areas can include education, public relations, food science, nutrition, and journalism. Must have at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA. Apply today at https://www.usdairy.com/ about-us/dmi/scholarship Deadline – May 7, 2021.

Reality L.A. Center Free breakfast (10 a.m.) and supper (4 p.m.) is served Monday-Friday at the Fountain Avenue Baptist Church in Hollywood, courtesy of the Iglesia Bautista Foundation.

4903 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029

ACS Scholars Program ACS awards scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Must have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA and be a U.S resident.

Apply today at https://www.acs.org/content/ acs/en/education/acs-scholars.html Deadline – Mar. 1, 2022.

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) The VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

To find a location near you, please visit https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/ or call 800-906-9887.

One Fair Wage Emergency Fund Are you a service worker struggling amidst the coronavirus crisis? The One Fair Wage campaign has an emergency fund to support tipped workers and other service workers.

Apply today at https://ofwemergencyfund. org/help Restaurants Care General Fund This fund provides one-time financial support to food and beverage workers facing hardship covering basic living expenses.

Apply today at https://craf.communityforce. com/Funds/Search.aspx Rally Another Round Hospitality workers facing emergency circumstances or unanticipated hardships may apply for financial assistance through Round Another Rally’s Emergency Aid program.

Apply today at https://anotherroundanotherrally.org/apply-for-aid/ RTDNF Bob Horner Scholarship Established by veteran news anchor Robert “Bob” Horner, the Bob Horner Scholarship will fund undergraduate scholarships for journalism or communication students, with priority given to students who intend to pursue a career in broadcast journalism or in some form of journalism that emphasizes video.

Apply today at https://www.rtdna.org/content/bob_horner_scholarship Deadline – Oct. 31, 2021.

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program A grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad.

The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S citizen undergraduate students who are receiving a Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college.

To learn more, visit https://www.gilmanscholarship.org eQuality Scholarships eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the LGBT community. Applicants must have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community. Applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible.

Apply today at https://www.equalityscholarship.org Deadline – Jan. 31, 2022 Out To Innovate NOGLSTP established the Out To Innovate Scholarship for LGBT+ STEM students intended for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) who are either lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or an active ally of the LGBTQ community.

Apply today at https://www.noglstp.org/programs-projects/scholarships/ Deadline – Jun. 4, 2022.

Colgate-Palmolive Haz la U Educational Grant Program In partnership with Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Colgate-Palmolive is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with its annual Haz la U educational program. Winners are selected based on their academic excellence and demonstration of leadership within their community.

Apply today at https://www.colgatepalmolive. com/

Arts & Entertainment

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DaVinci Hall Welcomes VAMA Gallery Home The Visual and Media Arts Gallery debuted in its new home, the renovated and remodeled DaVinci Hall.

VAMA Gallery 2021 Scholarship winners premiered their art on Sept. 30 when the renovated DaVinci Hall opened. The new VAMA Gallery home showcased an array of artwork, handcrafted by the visionary students of LACC’s Visual and Media Arts Department. The scholarship winners created art in the categories of studio art, photography, journalism illustration, and photojournalism. The exhibit will be on display until Oct. 28, Monday to Thursday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Sports

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photo by Beatrice Alcala Lady Cub (MF) Stephanie Cardenas tries to block and steal the ball from Lady Viking (MF) Alyssa Lucero at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Oct. 5. The final score was 16-2 Vikings.

Viking for a Day

By Beatrice Alcala

made the commitment to cover women’s soccer and tell the story of the Lady Cubs before soccer season began.

So, on Oct. 5, I set out for Long Beach City College (LBCC) where the Cubs would meet the Vikings. I used to cover the games at home, until I was ordered off BETRUE Field on three separate occasions. That broke my heart, and I made the decision that nothing would prevent me from covering the games.

When I arrived at the Veterans Memorial Stadium entrance in Long Beach, I saw a tall man wearing dark sunglasses and a white polo shirt with the LBCC Vikings logo.

I began to present my vaccination card and four slips of paper with my last four negative COVID test results. At the same time I asked him where the ladies would be playing.

He took a quick look at my paperwork and told me there was a checkin area. But there was no one there.

Next, he walked me to a bench where there were 20 or more Lady Vikings.

The coach asked me if I was shooting for LACC or Long Beach while I again tried to show my vaccination card. I told him “I’m neutral.” I asked if I could sit on their bench.

“You’re good,” the coach said.

While I waited for the game to begin, I asked one of the players if I could sit next to her. She asked her teammates to move to make room for me. The game began, and in the

first minute LBCC scored a goal.

I felt the Lady Cubs were demoralized early in the game, a result of the first goal. As the game progressed, every time the Lady Vikings scored, I felt sad for the Cubs.

But I couldn’t show emotions.

I congratulated the Vikings with thumbs up every time they scored a goal because they offered me common courtesy.

But every time I heard coach Lipman calling the names I knew, such as J.J. or Curly. I wanted to cheer for them, but how? I had to keep quiet on the Viking sidelines The game continued, I was able to move wherever I needed, It was kind of painful seeing my team lose with the final score 162.

Once the game was over, I didn’t want to be seen. But I was treated courteously by staff and players.

Why can’t some of the LACC staff treat the press the same way.

There was no reason I should have been denied access to BETRUE Field.

As I entered the field, I had a bundle of newspapers in my hand.

I wanted to distribute them among the men’s game spectators when I was stopped by the A.D. and told I was not supposed to cross the lines of the field.

I immediately called my adviser, and I told her I had been prevented from entering the field.

“Return to the newsroom and get names,” she said. It is the same man’ Rob.’ I said to her.

Oxnard Condors Face Lady Cubs

By Christian Chavez As the Lady Cubs prepared to take on the Oxnard Condors, fans and players were grateful the blistering sun had set.

“It’s nice to be playing at night as opposed to 4 p.m. in the afternoon,” said Lady Cubs head Coach Lior Lipman. “If we play later on at night for the kids, their parents and friends can come. To have fans is so beneficial to these players.”

The Condors swooped in with the first goal, 10 minutes into the first half. Angela Perez answered back with an assist from Stepha-

Soccer fans Deja Alvarez and Joana Ontiberos show their support for Cubs player Jonathan Garcia, No. 24, as they display a sign at Betrue Field on Oct. 1. The Cubs lost with a final score of 4-0.

Photo by Christian Chavez The Cubs have control of the ball in a game on Oct. 1 at Betrue Field with Moorpark College. The Raiders went on to beat the Cubs 4-0.

Photo by Louis White

Cubs Take on Moorpark Raiders at Home

Formidable challengers make it hard for Cubs in two tight contests.

By Christian Chavez All day, the sun shined on the city of Los Angeles with no sign of a cloud nearby when both LACC’s Cubs teams played a couple of very intense games on Friday, Oct.1.

Cubs men’s and women’s soccer teams got a run for their money when they met the Oxnard Condors and the Moorpark Raiders, respectively..

“It’s a good day for soccer today,” said Cubs Head coach Javier Aguiniga. “We are a very cohesive unit, coming together as a group.”

A crowd of fans lined the stands to cheer on their teams. Even in the heat, fans turned out to see their

favorite teams play soccer.

Moorpark scored two goals, 25 minutes into the game. The Cubs held on and did not lose sight of their goal. They were close to scoring on several plays, but the Raiders showed strong defense that never let up.

Moorpark scored another goal and led the game 3-0. The coaches made substitutions following a yellow card on the defense.

Fans of favorite players came to celebrate. Joana Ontiberos and Deja Alvarez came to support Jonathan Garcia who wears No. 24. They held a large sign that showed his likeness.

“His footwork is amazing,” Alvarez said.

As the game continued, Alvarez grew frustrated and disagreed with the referees’ calls.

“They have favoritism for Moorpark,” she said.

Moorpark scored a fourth goal, 10 minutes before the game ended Coach Aguiniga argued with the referees that the call was wrong, and said he had video to prove it.

Regardless of the claim, the referees called it, and Moorpark won the game 4-0.

“The loss was devastating,” said No. 18 Andrew Luna. “It’s not a loss it’s a lesson. Sometimes you gotta flip the script around. The only thing we can do is move on and keep going.”

nie Cardenas to the Lady make the first goal for the Lady Cubs.

The Lady Cubs kept fighting to get close to the opposing team’s goal post. So did the Condors.

They defended to keep the Cubs from getting near their goalie.

A tug of war for goals ensued between the Condors and the Cubs.

The Condors managed to score five goals while the Cubs scored four.

Goalie Arelix Santos never took her eyes off the opposing team’s chances and thwarted four attempted goals. While Isabell Estrada managed to make two un-

assisted goals. Ashley Martinez, with an assist from Estrada, made the fourth goal for the Lady Cubs during their grueling match.

While the Lady Cubs were down by one point, they did their best to tie the game within the last 10 minutes. But the Condors made the sixth and final goal of the evening. Final score: 6 to 4.

“Today’s opponents were not easy,” said Dyanara Martinez, No 28. The lesson learned, she said, is “not to get frustrated with each other. Once you get frustrated, you block out your teammates. And your teammates are there to help.”