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Los Angeles Collegian - Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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City Commemorates COVID Deaths with Flags
Students Study for In-Home Care Certificates
The City Cares Network gave out $50 grocery cards to 1,000 LACC students to be used at Ralphs and Food 4 Less.
Edwin Charles Krupp, the Griffith Observatory director says choosing the park’s lawn for flag placement makes sense, since the observatory is “the hood ornament of Los Angeles.” “People all the time want to do something at the Griffith Observstory because of its visibility, but that is not appropriate,” says Krupp. “But there are times, now and then, when a specific project has particular meaning for the community at large and it does actually make some kind of sense and if anything is more serious than this, it is hard to imagine right now for our city.” The installation was open to the public until Nov. 22. The memorial unfolded for three days from Nov. 18 – Nov. 20 and focused on the ideas of honor, remember and mobilize. Angelinos honored first responders, essential workers, small business owners and everyone “who held the city together” since the start of the pandemic. The “remember” part of the memorial focused on the virus’s death toll in Los Angeles County, as of Nov. 2. The last part of the action, “mobilize” invited the county’s population to give back to their communities and “build a stronger, more resilient city.” “We will forever remember those we’ve lost to COVID-19, and never forget how the pain summoned the best of the Angelino spirit: to help, care for, and stand with one another through fear and heartbreak never felt before,” Garcetti said in a statement. During the three days, buildings across Los Angeles were lit blue each night to mark the Strength and Love memorial. As of Nov. 28, California closes in 75,000 COVID-19 deaths, while 27,121 are in Los Angeles County. From “UC System” page 1
UC Drops SAT/ACT’s tional institutions in the nation. The University of California joins a growing list of colleges and universities shifting towards a test-optional admissions process. Locally this includes the University of Southern California, which has made their SAT/ACT requirement optional for academic years 2022 and 2023. USC will then review and determine the impact on the institution’s long-term position on standardized testing.
The L.A. City College website states learning outcomes include the skill to “safely assist patients in living in their own homes with basic functions of daily life.” Students learn to assist with hygiene, comfort, nutrition, sleep, and rest. “I’m excited about the number of completers,” said Veda Hill, the LACC noncredit/adult education curriculum coordinator. “It’s a popular program, and we offer the courses in a variety of cohorts: English, Spanish and Korean.” More than 1800 students have completed the certificate program since 2015. Instruction also leads to an American Red Cross certificate in First Aid and CPR training. The list of authorized services a provider may offer includes everything from house cleaning and grocery shopping to meal preparation, driving a patient to medical appointments or more personal care services. “The recipient can be a family member,” said Lusine Chaparyan, an IHSS call center senior clerk, “but they do not have to be a family member, and the provider may administer services to more than one recipient.” Provider-applicants receive an orientation package with forms and a return envelope, according to Chaparyan. Applicants submit copies of their driver license, social
security number and fingerprints. Once applicants receive approval, they submit a form for the eligible recipient of the IHSS services. Providers cannot work more than 66 hours in a week. “Applicants who want to register as IHSS providers for either family members or unrelated recipients do not need a certificate,” Chaparyan told the Collegian. Applicants may even register online during the current COVID pandemic. Chaparyan says new applicants begin by watching a 45-minute informational video online from the Department of Social Services. Professor Mireya Nava is the IHSS Coordinator at LACC. She says many students do not seek jobs through L.A. County. Nava says there are independent agencies that require the certificate LACC offers. “And so that’s how those students, those individuals benefit from taking our training because those agencies do require the certificate,” Nava said. “Some of them are working already … taking care of maybe a family member or a daughter or a son or a father, you know … that may be ill or may have some sort of disabilities. So, sometimes the students take do the training just to get a little bit more knowledge in regards to how to take care of someone in their home.”
One student says it is important to reach out to those who need help but fall under the radar. “I feel like many students usually don’t like to take part in the resources provided by these programs because they either don’t know about it or don’t like to associate themselves with the stigma around these programs,” said Joseline Gonzales, who did not take part in the event. Others seem to be aware of the significance food insecurity is having on the student body. “Food insecurity, short or long term, impacts health and economic outcomes for prospering students and those who are recipients usually share with their children and families,” said Adelene Bertha, a student attending LACC who did not receive the help but supports the idea. It is part of the Fresh Success Program. It focuses on three ways a student can become successful: strengthen employability, receive supportive services and reduce financial barriers, according to the school’s website. “We also had several students who
are Fresh Success Ambassadors at the event to provide students with information on CalFresh food benefits and the Fresh Success program,” Vice President Drummond said. Although the event was sponsored by the City Cares Network and the LACC Foundation, it required collaboration and cooperation between multiple departments for the day to be successful. As a result of the work of volunteers and workers, students who face disadvantages are now able to turn toward their peers for assistance. Desiree Aguilar says she is happy to see the campus cares about the student body, especially during a time of crisis. “It is amazing to see our school cares for our students knowing our circumstances right now,” Aguilar says. “We all are going through the same predicament that not many can have a grasp on. The school is acknowledging that and doesn’t just stand on the sidelines.” The support does not end with the “Day of Gratitude” event. It contin-
ues throughout the rest of this term and next semester, according to Drummond. “[This includes] $25 weekly vouchers for food in the Cubstore and a $10 daily voucher for the Cubstore or Harry’s Truck during [midterms] and finals week,” Drummond said. Vouchers are first come, first serve to the first 500 students. It is an effort the school is taking to alleviate further stress during midterms and finals week. “I think the help that the school is giving by providing food and gift cards is crucial to aiding students on their educational journeys and allows them one less stressful task for students to worry about,” Bertha said. Organizers plan to announce details about more help in the coming weeks, just in time for finals. “I think all the help and resources given to students by ASG is very helpful,” Gonzales said. “It is good to know there are programs who genuinely care about the wellbeing of students.”
City Updates COVID Protocols 1. The current protocols require all employees and students to be vaccinated. 2. Everyone coming to campus needs to be “Cleared” through Cleared4 as vaccinated or having an approved religious or medical exemption. 3. Everyone coming to campus must be registered in the Cleared4 system. Students are still allowed on campus until the end of the term. 4. Students who have not registered and cleared through Cleared4 will be blocked from registering for on-campus or hybrid. 5. Students who have not cleared the Cleared4 system will only be able to register in online classes. 6. Students are supposed to use the online app daily and answer the questions. 7. Students who need assistance with registering for the Cleared4 system can get assistance at the temporary Welcome Center located in the Cafeteria area of the Student Union. Source: Office of The President
From “News Briefs” page 1
Play Rocket League
College students in the SoCal region can sign up and play in the CCCAA Soccer qualifier. Registration opened Oct. 25 and the games will begin on Dec. 6. First and second place winners will move on to the Championship Bracket, broadcast live on Twitch on Dec. 8. Registration and more information is available at http://cccaa.mainline.gg/fall21/socal/-/tournament/overview
Dr. Aaron Day Speaks at VAMA Lecture
Visual and Media Arts (VAMA) will host Dr. Aaron Day, producer of Fox 11’s morning news show “Good Day L.A.”, via Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at 6 p.m. Day has been a broadcast news journalist for 19 years. He has worked at news stations in San Diego, Seattle and Los Angeles and also teaches mass media and journalism at numerous colleges and universities. This event is free and open to the public. Contact Elizabeth Preger for more information at vamavisitingartist@ gmail.com.
Police Wire Compiled by Christian Chavez
921-00399-8716-087 - Attempted Grand Theft and Grand Theft of a vehicle. One individual was attempting to drive a utility vehicle off of Parking lot #4. Security personnel detained him. Police found the suspect in possession of several computers belonging to LACC. - 11/11/2021
Photo by Juan Mendoza L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Adolfo Pastrano says security officers on patrol spotted a man in a painter’s vehicle with LACC computers in Parking Lot 4 on Nov. 11, 2021.
Sheriffs Arrest Grand Theft Suspect in Parking Lot By Juan Mendoza Sheriffs arrested a man in possession of several iMac computers, monitors and laptops placed in the back of a painter’s utility vehicle in Parking Lot 4 on Nov. 11, 2011. The incident happened while sheriffs were on patrol. “At approximately 6:30 p.m., security officers were conducting a patrol check of parking structures 3 and 4 when they observed a male driving a painter’s utility vehicle,” said L.A.
County Sheriff ’s Deputy Adolfo Pastrano. Security personnel who are very familiar with L.A. City College facilities and personnel, including the LACC painters, did not recognize this person as an employee. The college campus and offices were closed in observance of Veteran’s Day and no operations, or any work orders were scheduled for that day. When security approached the individual to verify if he was a new employee, they noticed several iMacs monitors and laptops on the bed
portion of the utility vehicle. In a matter of minutes, deputy personnel arrived and investigated the incident. It led to an arrest of the man in the utility vehicle on the following charges: grand theft, attempted grand theft, grand theft of a vehicle and burglary. If the suspect is found guilty, the maximum potential sentence for misdemeanor grand theft is up to one year in county jail. Felony grand theft carries a sentence of sixteen months, two years, or three years of incarceration.
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