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ELECTIONS May 27 marks Delta’s 2010 graduation ceremony

By Cristina Arelis Staff Writer

By Daryl Bunao

News Editor Political banter filled Delta’s quad area as many candidates hustled for last-minute votes during Tuesday and Wednesday’s elections.

Candidates like Waymond Hall III and Patrice Burke took turns on the outdoor stage voicing their policies as students lined up to vote and received free pizza.

Voting began in the morning at 9 a.m. and adjourned for a break starting at 3 p.m. Voting continued at 5 p.m. for students attending night classes before closing at 8 p.m.

“Voting [Tuesday night] was dismal compared to last year,” said election committee chair Josh Alvarez. “Perhaps it’s the result of the budget cuts where students weren’t showing up.”

Afternoon turnout was better. After the first day of elections, 215 votes were counted. However estimations predict this year’s voter turnout to fall short of last year’s 890 total votes.

Alvarez also noted a lack of support from Middle College High School students. But also said that he saw more athletes voting compared to past years.

PHOTO BY: DARYL BUNAO

ELECTION DAY: Mark Smith, candidate for Vice President, speaks

politics in the quad during lunch hours.

Presidential RACE

Other Candidates Vice President: - MARK SMITH - CRISTAL HARRIS

Treasurer:

- EVENCIO HUERTA - HARKAMALJIT HUNDAL

Secretary:

Patrice Burke: Patrice Burke is the incumbent Student Body President running for re-election. She is a mother of 3 children and is pursuing a degree in business at Delta.

“I want to ensure ASBG gives back to the students through communication, accountability and transparency,” she said.

Waymond Hall III: Waymond Hall III is the current student representative to Delta College’s Board of Trustees. His work involves communicating with everyone including students and the higher ups.

Hall described himself as a “friendly, outgoing people person looking to be the people’s president.”

RESULTS:

- BRIAN RATTO - MARIA TURNER

Senator-at-Large: -

EVENCIO HUERTA MARLON STEWART JULIUS WATTERS LIA MCCOY

Senator of Activities:

- SEAN REILLY

Senator of Legislative affairs: - AHMAD MAJID

As of the printing of this issue of the “Collegian,” results of the 2010 ASBG elections are still being processed. Please visit our website at deltacollegian.com for updates and winners of the election.

This year marks Delta College’s 75th annual commencement ceremony. Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010.

All friends and family are invited to attend this event which will take place at the Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont Street. The Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m., but graduates are expected to arrive no later than 5:00 p.m.

There will be a commencement rehearsal on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

According to the admissions office, “It is important that all graduates are present for rehearsal so that the ceremony proceeds smoothly.

Students who do not attend rehearsal will not know where to report, or what to do, on the evening of commencement.”

Official diplomas will be mailed to graduates in the later part of July after all eligibility requirements have been verified.

Fall registration continues until July 29

By Matthew Wilson

Staff Writer Fall semester registration is set to be a little different this time around as some aspects of it are changed.

Assigned registration opened last Monday, May 10 and runs until Thursday, May 20. Starting Monday, May 24, open registration begins and runs until Thursday, July 29.

Athletes are being given first day priority registration along with students in Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) or Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS), in order to allow them to get into the classes they need in order to transfer to other schools.

The other major change to registration this cycle is the new “Pay to Stay” policy. This policy requires students to either pay registration fees, submit a BOG fee waiver, or submit a FAFSA within 10 days of registering for classes or they will be dropped.

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Issue 14 • May 14, 2010 • www.deltacollegian.com

Bookstore director completes 47 years of service

By Charnae Davenport

Copy Editor No one knows the Delta College bookstore quite like John Sahyoun. For 47 consecutive years, Sahyoun has played a key role in the development and success of the SJDC bookstore. The current bookstore director notes that this semester is his last as a fulltime employee at Delta College.

Though he will be returning as a part-time contractor in the Fall, Sahyoun will miss being such a large part of the school.

After growing up in Stockton, Sahyoun attended Stockton College in 1962 and was a member of the last graduating class before the college relocated and became San Joaquin Delta College.

After receiving his A.A. degree in business, he searched for work. Soon after, he was hired at the campus bookstore as a cashier.

“I can still remember that day. It was June 30, 1963,” said Sahyoun.

Shortly after graduating from Stockton College, Sahyoun began to commute to Sacramento State University twice a week where he obtained

FAMILIAR TERRITORY: John

Sahyoun has been working for San Joaquin Delta College for the past 47 years. This semester will be the last he will be employed full-time.

his Bachelor’s degree in business administration.

“Back then they didn’t have computers, we had typewriters,” he said.

In retrospect, Sahyoun refers to his days before computers as a struggle, compared to the technologically improved decade of today.

Sahyoun recalls ringing up items manually with the electric cash drawer. He even remembers using a credit card directory for the “bad” cards. The transition to computers however, did not shy away Sahyoun.

As an older man of this

generation, he loves to use and be around computers, especially his personal laptop which he uses on a daily basis.

“I don’t know how we did it [before], but we managed,” said Sahyoun with a smile.

Sahyoun has a rounded view of every aspect of the bookstore. After his position as cashier, he moved on to handle the backroom, shipping and receiving, ordering textbooks, and accounting. He has been manager and is currently the bookstore director. As bookstore director, Sahyoun’s duties are to sell and answer questions about

computers.

Even after working in the same place for 47 years, Sahyoun still enjoys every day.

“I look forward to getting up in the morning to come to work,” said Sahyoun, “I’m not ready to retire and do nothing.

It will be a sad day when I really have to completely leave.”

According to Sahyoun, the bookstore makes a great profit from the Apple computers sold there. He considers buying a computer from the bookstore because of the student discount.

Throughout his 47 years, Sahyoun has encountered some

creative chiefs. He has seen it all from students climbing branches to break into the Book Stall at the old campus, to students stuffing full textbooks down their pants and expecting to get away.

Although Sahyoun has been around books for the bulk of his life, he would not include reading in his list of hobbies. His preference in reading consists of short articles in periodicals like daily printed news, and news online.

“I just sell them, I don’t read them,” he said.

In his spare time, Sahyoun enjoys playing cards and taking mini-vacations with his wife of 35 years. Together, they enjoy going out to dinner on weekends and grabbing coffee during the week.

Sahyoun has such a passion for his job, after retirement he will return as a contractor.

His duties and title remain the same, the only difference is he will be part-time.

“I have really enjoyed my years. Most count down the days until retirement. I’m not one of them; this job has given me many opportunities throughout the years,” said Sahyoun.

Farewell: Editors say goodbye to San Joaquin Delta College Johnathan Herold Editor-in-Chief

As a sophomore at Lodi High, when a friend of mine casually suggested that I join the school newspaper, I had no idea what a hold journalism would take on my life over the next half decade. Looking back, I’ve had the opportunity to experience everything that journalism has to offer, spending time as an Editor-in-Chief, as well as an editor of news, feature, opinion, sports, and everything in between.

My time in journalism has allowed me to meet, befriend, and learn from a number of tremendous people. I would like to thank Jerry Pike, my advisor at Lodi High, for teaching me the craft of journalism, Bill Davis, my advisor here at Delta College, for giving me the freedom to explore that craft, and Rich Hanner, Editor-in-Chief of the “Lodi News Sentinel,” for giving me the chance to experience that craft at a professional level.

Journalism has been very good to me, and I will always look back fondly at my days producing a paper.

Now though, as I move towards a new challenge at UC Berkeley, I understand that it is time to turn the page.

Erica Naves Editor-in-Chief Let me be totally honest, when I first started college two years ago, Delta was the last place I wanted to go. Plain and simple. However, through a series of obstacles this is where I ended up.

In retrospect, I’m so glad that I did. I made some of the most amazing friends, met some interesting people, and was inspired by unbelievable professors.

Though I’ve been in journalism for several years, I’m afraid that this will be my final farewell. San Joaquin Delta College is the last stop for my journalism career.

From here, I will be attending UC Berkeley where I will study Rhetoric and Education.

As for you, the reader, I thank you for supporting this newspaper and for encouraging the writers on the staff to give their all. After all, we do it for you.

I’ve said it a lot this semester, but I’ll say it one last time; your time spent here can be easily wasted, but don’t let it happen. Whether you are a student or a faculty member, you are an asset to this community, don’t forget that. Thank you again, and I wish you the very best in accomplishing all your dreams.

Matt Bacon Entertainment Editor I first jumped into the world of Journalism three years ago in my senior year of high school. My friend John, the current editor-in-chief, was taking Newspaper and told me the

class was fun and simple. What he forgot to tell me was just how addicting it would be.

While I have never been one to love news, especially politics, I was lucky enough to be able to write almost exclusively for the opinion and entertainment sections. Here at Delta I have also been able to be the editor of both sections, though currently, I only do entertainment.

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little sad. Sure, this class sometimes had me on edge. I even gained an enemy or two. Here, in the end, I’m still going to miss this paper when I’m gone.

What is next for Matt Bacon? I plan on transferring to San Francisco State as a Computer Science major.

Hopefully, I’ll be able to do a little journalism when I’m gone, but if not, I’ll cherish the moments I had here at the Collegian.

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Apple iPad refuses draw to innovation

By Daryl Bunao News Editor

Ever wanted to play only one octave on a virtual piano?

There’s an app for that. Ever wanted to go wild in traffic busting caps on a virtual handgun? There’s an app for that.

Do you want to pretend to be a bourgeois nerd by jumping on the latest tech trend?

Well, if you own an iPad then you don’t need an app for that.

Over the last decade, Apple has contributed to making technology relevant in every day life.

However, by jumping aboard the E-book reader (virtual books) market, Apple is taking a page from Soulja Boy by cashing in on the latest trend to please the masses instead of advancing technology.

At first, the iPad did look

tempting over other E-book reader products like Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes and Noble’s Nook.

While the latter boasts five shades of grey and a huge catalog of books, the iPad upped the ante by providing color, doing everything an iPod can do and even browsing the Internet.

With all the bells and whistles attached to this $500 machine, I feel like reading Hosseini’s “Kite Runner” and Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” is not the primary function of the machine.

After all, telling the target market of college students to stay focused on a chapter of Plato’s “Republic” with YouTube access readily available on the same device is academic suicide.

It also doesn’t help that the price tag is a step entry point

compared to indirect competitors that excels in doing the same functions as the iPad. Net books are widely known as those really small laptops that can also browse the Internet, play music and download apps.

With many of them costing less than the iPad, the choice is clear when I want a multimedia player with more features.

What Apple needs to realize is that the iPad has potential but it’s reaching into the wrong communities.

Doctors and business executives can use the iPad to write up medical prescriptions or sign electronic documents and send it out via e-mail to the proper recipients.

Imagine educators creating textbooks exclusively for the iPad. By interlacing videos of world events into the text

Editors-in-Chief Johnathan Herold Erica Naves News Editor Daryl Bunao

would make learning about the Feature Editor Vietnam War for history more Erica Naves engaging for the student.

After spending a semester Opinion Editor mikayla meyling learning Japanese, I’d kill to have my textbook, audio labs Editor and written labs all in one app. Entertainment Matt Bacon Come to think about it, all those materials almost added up club corner editor anamarie williams to the price of an iPad. At the moment, Apple is Sports Editor treading an unproductive path.

Johnathan Herold If Apple isn’t careful, the iPad may fail to stay relevant like copy editors Kirstie haruta Bluetooth headsets and the charnae davenport Nintendo Wii. If only corporate companies Webmaster can lead by making professional Matt Bacon uses of the technology, then we Faculty Adviser can enjoy a future of evolving Bill Davis technology.

Staff Writers To contact this reporter, E-mail at: DarylBunao@gmail.com

Writer interprets academic motivation

By Mikayla Meyling Opinion Editor

As most of us are well aware, San Joaquin Delta College is essentially a stepping-stone for young adults to transfer on to four-year colleges. A “pre college”, if you will. However, for some of us, the process of obtaining a degree takes longer than we’d initially planned or even hoped for.

I will say it; college is not for everyone. I will admit I’ve definitely had my fair share of struggles when it comes to motivating myself to do well in classes.

Sure, it may seem menial to some, but at the end of the day; it’s still school. I think the main motivation for most people who attend Delta is that they know there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

They will be able to move on to bigger and better things once Delta is out of the way.

I tend to look at it this way, but that train-of-thought often gets derailed, unfortunately.

It’s a sad fact of life that some people are simply more motivated than others. I’ll admit; I’m nearly twenty-one years old and I still have a lot of growing up to do.

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Upon enrolling at Delta ages ago in the Fall of 2007, I figured it would be pretty easy to get the ball rolling after high school. I wasn’t entirely correct with that assumption.

As we know, there is really no one at Delta commanding that you do anything. It’s nothing like high school, where you are absolutely required to attend, no matter what. Where you are forced to sit through every lecture and complete every assignment, or you get the dreaded detention. To put it plainly; nobody cares whether you attend Delta or not. It’s entirely up to you.

That is not to say there is no penalty for “screwing around” at Delta. They monitor your progress, or lackthereof, and will kindly alert you when you are treading thin ice. Believe me.

Eventually we will all make it out of here. Some of us already have. But it’s keeping our positive, productive trains of thought on track that that will get us out quickest.

To contact this reporter, E-mail at: mikayla.meyling@gmail.com

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Entertainment Issue 14 • May 14, 2010 • www.deltacollegian.com

Local grown: five musical acts bound to impress

By Kirstie Haruta Copy Editor

PHOTOS BY: KIRSTIE HARUTA

The French Cassettes

Filbert

Roy Dean

Sandra Dolores

Andrew Byars

Young, eclectic, and energetic, the French Cassettes bring with them from Ripon a sound like no other in the area. Deviating from the typical guitar-bassdrums setup, the six-piece group includes saxophone, trombone, and additional percussion, which contribute to their undeniably unique songs and performances. Their Seahorse EP is available upon request through http://www. myspace.com/frenchcassettes.

However, the best way to experience them is live, so catch them at their next show at the Plea for Peace Center on May 22.

Once you see a performance

by Filbert, you’ll never forget their name. If guitarist/vocalist Daniel Gutierrez’s endearingly imperfect vocals don’t catch your attention, perhaps the all too honest lyrics about drinking and loss of faith will.

The full six-piece band will be embarking on a summer tour with their friends Telephone Hat to promote their album “If Time Travel Were Possible.”

You can also catch them tomorrow at the Burning Bush, and May 22 at the Plea For Peace Center. See http://www. myspace.com/filbertmusic for music and tour dates.

Hailing from Modesto, Roy Dean is a multitalented individual, and not just in his music. When he’s not drawing audiences in with his guitar, harmonica, and honest lyrics, he’s a tattoo artist at his own shop, Bound For Glory. He now has a nine track EP available online and at shows called “You Get What You Give.” You can catch him some weeks at Blackwater Cafe’s open mic night, or check him out this summer at Campfire Fest on July 30 and 31. Visit http://www.myspace.com/ roydeansongs for songs and more information.

Sandra Dolores – or Sandra D. – delivers sweet-sounding folk tunes to local entertainment hotspots. Her stunning vocals and crisp, clear acoustic guitar make her an instant favorite. She makes occasional appearances at open mic nights in Stockton, but can be found every Wednesday at the Torch Club in Sacramento, where she plays and hosts an open mic night. Her music is available at http://www.myspace.com/ sandradolores. Check out her next show at The Point in Rio Vista on May 21, and stay tuned for her full-band album, due out by the end of this summer.

Though only beginning to write his own music, some may argue that Byars is one of the most impressive guitarists in the area. His fast finger-picking and folk/blues sound will stick in your head long after seeing him perform. He is preparing to graduate from UOP with an undergrad degree in music composition, so catch him while you can at both Blackwater and Empresso’s open mic nights, and keep an eye out for him this summer as a performer on the streets of San Francisco.

Some of his recordings can be heard at http://www.myspace. com/sinsliilsnis.

To contact this reporter, E-mail at: kirstieharuta@gmail.com

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The Bacon Strip: A brief preview of summer flicks

By Matt Bacon

PHOTO COURTESY OF WARNER BROTHERS

Entertainment Editor With “Iron Man 2” reaching it‘s second week of release, and three other films including “Robin Hood” starting today, summer movie season is now underway. Every studio is quickly getting ready to release what they consider their big money-makers.

Last year saw huge releases such as “Star Trek“, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen“, and “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” just to name a few. While not as grand, this year still has a number of quality films.

The first of those films is “Toy Story 3,” which follows Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang as Andy gets ready

to go off to college. While just the name should be enough to ensure its quality, I must also point out that out of ten films, Pixar has not had any failures. If that is not enough, early reviews of the film are overwhelmingly positive. “Toy Story 3” comes out June 18.

The third film, which isn’t as “established” as the previous

film, but which looks just as good, is “Inception,” created

by Christopher Nolan of “The Dark Knight” fame. It stars Leonardo DeCaprio and involves the art of stealing and altering dreams. While this, along with some great footage, may be all that is known about the film, Nolan has enough on his résumé to garner my trust.

“Inception” comes out on July 16.

The final film I am awaiting is “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.”

Granted, I have never picked up the graphic novel, the director of both “Hot Fuzz” and “Shaun of the Dead”, Edgar Wright, is at the helm. He is yet another name who I trust dearly. Am I completely sold on the style of the film based on the first trailer? Not entirely, but I’ll still be buying tickets to see it. “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” comes out on August 13.

Just because there are only four must see films in my plans doesn’t mean there aren’t a few wildcards in the mix.

“Macgruber,” which comes out in a week, looks to be the best SNL film of the last decade.

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”

looks like an endearing film for Nicholas Cage and could be a lot of fun. It comes out July 16.

Of course, there are a number of films that look like they will fall flat.

“Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time” is such a film. While it is a Bruckheimer production, many of the scenes look cheesy and fake. It comes out July 15.

“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” looks to also be dribble. I know girls love it, but such a film does not merit the box office profits the series gets. It comes out August 3.

Overall, this looks like a good summer for films. Hopefully, I’ll be saying the same come September. I guess we’ll have to watch to find out.

To contact this reporter, E-mail at: mattbacon5@gmail.com

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RTV ends semester with MediaFest

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Event to help media students exhibit their works

By Victor Rhodes Staff Writer

Delta College students are preparing for their own red carpet event.

The radio and television department are holding their second annual Mediafest, Saturday, May 22, 9:00 a.m. at upper Danner Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel Mediafest is a wonderful experience for students, and the community, to really connect with the media. This provides a rare opportunity for them to not only meet the professionals who take a daily role in media but to actually learn from them and recieve direct feedback on their own endeavors. Also, Mediafest makes it so students can see one anothers projects.â&#x20AC;? said student Melissa Louise Deverll

The event is for multimedia division students to display their work for others to see and be reviewed by professionals and amateurs alike.

They also have the opportunity to meet and network with people who are interested in media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This years Mediafest will be an opportunity for Delta College mass media students to exhibit their digital media work, for not only campus community at large. More importantly, it will be an opportunity for local mass media professionals to review, critique and give constructive feedback to our media students.â&#x20AC;?said William Story, Delta College radio and television instructor.

Story wanted to create something where students show their work, learn from professionals and network. Me-

diafest gives them something that most colleges donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do; recognition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really enthusiastic about Mediafest and being that it is my final year at RTV, that I was able to help with Mediafestâ&#x20AC;? said Peter Peang.

Peang and Deverell, with the help of Story and fellow students, have been planning this event for sometime now. ASBG has agreed to provide funding for the department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This years Mediafest is going to be a much more elaborateâ&#x20AC;? said Decerall.

For more information visit http:// www.deltacollegeradio.com/Mediafest2010.html.

To contact these reporters, E-mail at: victor877@gmail.com

Delta food services attribute revenue loss to club food sales

By Sean Riley

Staff Writer In recent years, Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest club fundraiser has been selling tacos through an outside vendor during college hour. Unfortunately, this past semester the Food Service Department is trying to damper this by limiting outside vendors. Soon clubs will only be allowed to have three fundraisers a month of outside venders.

Fidel Cabuena ll, food service manager understsnds clubs need to raise money, but the lack of communication informing the cafeteria of outside vendors has affected their sales and a lot of food goes to waste.

He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they choose an outside caterer then give us an advanced notice so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make that much food in the cafeteria.â&#x20AC;?

Cabuena feels that his department should have the first opportunity to cater food on campus and is willing to match other vendorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lose an average 30 percent sales for lunch when a club has outside vendors come in,â&#x20AC;? said Cabuena.

He also stated that if food services cannot commit to a specific date then he is more than happy to refer an outside vendor.

Emily Jackson from Alpha Gamma Sigma feels the change in policy is okay because this will help the school make money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is a good idea to use the school chef as one of the vendors,â&#x20AC;? sid Jackson.

However, not everyone is happy about this idea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel the policy is unfair because this is the only way clubs can make money,â&#x20AC;? said student Ana Navarrete.

While the change can not satisfy everyone and there will always be some downfall, food services wants to work with clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising. The policy has not been passed yet so in the meantime Fidel would like to give all clubs a chance in their fundraising.

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Delta sports review: The Collegian looks back at a few of top Mustang teams this season

By Andrew Huston Staff Writer

MEN’S BASKETBALL The Delta Mustangs Basketball team’s running back and forth on the court mirrored their trends in the wins and loss columns this season, conluding with them making the playoffs with a regular season record of

15-13. Unfortunately, the team would go on to be knocked out in the first round.

“We fought [and] we competed, at times we were undersized, but we played well and we played hard,” said Coach Rich Ressa.

Despite many of the team’s core players finishing up their degrees and leaving Delta College behind, Coach Ressa is hopeful for next season.

“I am looking forward to sending our guys on and developing the guys we have here to make them better student athletes,” said Ressa.

SOFTBALL The Lady Mustangs finished their regular season 7th in league with a record of 31-8 and went on to face the Solano College Falcons in a three game series in the Northern California Regionals.

After decisive victories over the Falcons, the Mustangs moved on to the Super Regionals to go up against Cosumnus River College (CRC).

With a 5-4 loss to CRC, the Mustangs were facing elimination when they competed against Sierra College who when they faced off in the regular season came out with both one win and one loss.

Unluckily the Mustangs could not overcome the pitching on the Sierra mound and lost to them 3-1. This wasn’t without a moral victory however; Trina Solario hit a solo homerun, tying the game 1-1, until Sierra sealed the game with two more runs in the ninth.

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AT THE PLATE: Mustang’s outfielder Casey McCurdy digs into the box and prepares for a pitch during a game early in the season. McCurdy, a red-shirt freshman, played in 13 games for the Mustang’s this year.

The Tokay High alumni finished the year with a .389 on base percentage.

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BASEBALL With a record of 17-18, the Delta Mustangs baseball team fell sort of making it to the playoffs this season.

“We ended up not qualifying for the playoffs this year which was a big disappointment especially after starting the preseason ranked number one,” said head coach Reed Peters.

The Mustangs had some memorable games this season including a 10-3 victory over Cabrillo College, but were unable to minimize their loss count which included a 12-6 upset to Modesto College.

A lot of the season’s losses could be traced directly to a combination of inexperience and some prominent injuries.

“We lost a lot of close games.

We didn’t quite have the experience or depth that we needed,” said Peters.

“We have a lot of guys coming back next year so we’ll learn from it and be better next year; there is a lot of production from a freshman to sophomore [seasons].”

Peters has also expressed his thoughts on how he hopes the team will improve next season.

“We [hope to have] some better chemistry throughout our team next year. We need a little more depth on the mound pitching wise,” said Peters.

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