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Shaky ‘House of Cards’ now

Softball making a U-turn Rustler team wins three out of five contests. Sports. 12

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Fun, food and music gave GWC a ‘Rush’ College Preview Day offered a glimpse

By Tre Nesbit Sun executive editor

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EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT preparing the ground for child care center expansion

More room for the kids Construction underway for child care center expansion here

By Christopher Abdelmalek Western Sun sports editor

For most parents trying to juggle work and parenting it’s hard. Try adding going to school, raising children and working. Now it’s really hard. But for most parents the option of taking their children to a Boys and Girls Club is not only helpful for them, but it’s also rewarding for the children as well.

Golden West College is host to the Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley on the Gothard

Street side of the campus the and lately the club has decided to work on some renovations for the facility. These renovations started last year in November and plan on finishing sometime in the next nine to 10 months.

As for most construction zones everything is gated off as to not allow any of the children to come into the area.

The children will be getting two new buildings which will house a new two story school-age center were children can go after

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Free food, fun, and information flooded the campus' quad area for Club Rush and College Preview Day on March 4 and 5 with various school clubs and organizations pooling in the heart of campus with hopes of pumping new members and new life into veteran and fresh extracurricular alike.

Current students and prospective pupils from surrounding campuses meandered through a sea of around 30 booths on Thursday ranging from Christian Club to cosplay as well as stations manned with representatives from programs like cosmetology or nursing gathering info from and programs on campus.

97.1 AMP Radio provided live entertainment and even doled out a pair of Chris Brown concert tickets to one dance contest winner. Alex Cobb, 17-year-old senior at Paci-

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ALEX COBB won the dance contest. fica High School shook what his momma gave him, winning the tickets against seven other contestants. Cobb said "I'm so excited! I'm already a dancer of jazz, modern, ballet and more so I thought maybe I Continued on page 2

Another interim chancellor appointed

By Tre Nesbit Sun executive editor

RICHARD A. JONES New interim chancellor

Students can say hello to Richard A. Jones, the second interim chancellor for the Coast Community College District since the last person to permanently hold the positions, Andrew Jones, unexpectedly resigned in August of

last year.

Relieving Tom K. Harris who held the interim position for the prior six months, UCLA graduate Jones is bringing a doctorate in education as well as decades of chancellor and interim chancellor experience to the table; he was most recently the interim president at Columbia College in So-

nora and interim chancellor at the South Orange County Community College District.

Board President Lorraine Prinksey said, “Dr. Jones has broad experience working with all constituencies as well as administrators and trustees.

We are confident his experience and expertise will serve the…district well.”

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A search for a new permanent chancellor will soon take place as Jones is only able to serve for months, as a retiree since 1998 he is limited by pension-related laws.

The CCCD has an enrollment of over 50,00 students at student at Golden West, Orange Coast and Coastline Community colleges.

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Club Rush, College Preview Day on campus Continued from page 1

could win the contest. I'm going to take my best friend to the concert."

As for his favorite booth at Club Rush he said he liked the theater booth.

“I might attend Golden West in the fall and the theater program is definitely something I’d be interested in.”

Edward Reyna, former student and

current coordinator of the cosmetology department says events like this are invaluable explaining that it’s how he found his passion and career. “I attended Westminster High School and discovered the cosmetology program booth when I attended college preview day,” said Reyna sitting among the eccentric, vibrantly colored hairpieces

that decorated the booth “It piqued my interest and I attended Golden West College after I graduated. Decades later I’m teaching here.”

Students Amanda Lacy and Angelina Lynd, who live in Huntington Beach and worked the booth alongside Reyna agreed. “A lot of people have no ide,a we’re here, so it feels good to

get the word out there and show our presence,” said 28-year-old Angellina.

Lacy added “A lot of students seem interested, they’re asking a lot of important questions.”

For more information on joining or starting a club or a for a complete list of clubs offered students can visit http:// goldenwestcollege.edu/wpmu/sa/clubs/.

Boys & Girls Club campus facility expanding Continued from page 1

struction zone stays clean of any harsh chemicals, dust overblows, noise levthey complete the preschool program. els, etc. all in hopes of keeping the The second building will be a gymna- children safe. Most of the construction sium. This gym will be located farther happens when they are inside the curback behind the preschool property rently preschool building. line, the school-age building will be CEO of the Boys and Girls Club located just feet across the preschool. of Huntington Valley, Tanya Hoxsie, The parents will now have an ex- stated it’s “a wonderful model that altended area for children to continue to lowed me and all parents to have their go to after preschool. So rather than children, infants to middle school at the have to relocate the children to another same site. In 2006, Wardlow School club or find other alternative situations, was sold and the Boys and Girls Club now the children can walk from the began working diligently to recreate preschool to the school-age building in the model of a side by side preschool a matter of seconds. and school-age center and gymnasi The Boys and Girls Club always um.” have the safety of the children as their Since this is a big project and they first priority. With that being said, there are working on what’s considered state is a general contractor who is on site land, the foundation requires extensive every day to make sure that the con- work and pillars up to 75 feet in the

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‘March in March’ went to Sacramento GWC, other student leaders lobbied legislators on college issues in capital

By Lola Olvera Western Sun staff writer Last Monday morning while most of us were probably still in bed, a group of Golden West College students was flying to the state capitol to fight for rights.

Participants of the annual March In March event made the trip to Sacramento along with school faculty to advocate for student issues at the capitol building.

Since budget cuts were not a pressing issue this year, fewer students attended and the event was more of a rally than a march. Speakers and organizations were given a chance to voice their concerns and campuses also had the opportunity to take their propositions to lawmakers.

Rather than taking a long bus journey back and forth for the three day trip, students were flown to and from the capitol for a one-day trip instead.

“It was a long day, but it was a great experience,” assures student advocate Melody Mulligan.

One issue that students gave their support for was Assembly Bill No. 13, which impacts out-of-state veterans who want to attend a community col-

lege while stationed in California. The bill allows previous US Armed Forces members (who were discharged or released within the past year) to pay the resident fee for units instead of the outof-state fee, saving them around $150 per unit.

“Many of our students enroll in 12 units, making [paying out-of-state fees] a big expense for veterans,” explains GWC Sustainability Commissioner and rally participant Maggie Carrera. AB 13 “encourages veterans to stay in California and go to our community colleges.”

The March In March for Higher Education event is organized annually by the Student Senate for California Community Colleges to give higher education students a direct way of advocating for legislation that affects them, while also teaching them leadership and lobbying skills.

Carrera says “Students get the experience of not only learning about legislation...how lobbying works and that our voices do matter but it also brings us to a new environment and encourages us to network with people from all over the state who share the common goal of making community colleges a better experience.”

Students around the world face violence and prejudice

By Justin Pierce Western Sun staff writer On Feb. 25, the Golden West College campus hosted an event spotlighting the obstacles facing students around the globe. This "Student Awareness Week" focused on the dangers many students face in the pursuit of their education, and involved a memorial for 43 male students who went missing in Iguala, Mexico. The event featured a keynote speech from history professor Dr. Giovanni Hortua and, as well as a speech by intercultural program and student activities staff member Lorena Ortega.

Violence against students is an issue in many parts of the world, with students discriminated because of their race, religion, and sex. Even the simple desire to pursue an education is viewed as taboo in some cultures. Hortua described the event as a "week... dedicated to all students, here and around the globe who strive to access a safe and

quality education free from any and all forms of violence: physical, psychological, sexual, discriminatory, and monetary. Students should feel safe and know that their education should never be threatened by any entity." He went on to say that the event also merited “A special recognition, for this and other campuses across our nation to recognize and effectively address different forms of violence affecting students everyday."

Ortega said "The goal of this event was to start dialogue on our campus about violence against those who pursue an education. Not only was it relevant, it was a catalyst for reflection on how we take our safety on this campus for granted."

Music was provided by local Santa Ana musicians Son del Centro, who played music inspired by the Jarocho groups from Mexico and the opening day of the event included a ceremonial blessing, led by Native American performers.

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ASGWC President Ivan de Jesus Hermosillo (left), EOPS student Ron Thompson on the “Romantic Wealth” statue in the state capitol building in Sacramento.

Datebook n Thursday March 12 “Yankee Tavern” March 12, 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m, March 15 at 2 p.m. Where: Mainstage Theater Prices: $16 General Admission $14 Students and Seniors. Directed by Tom Amen.

9 a.m. Transfer Thursdays Questions on transferring to a university? Come speak with a Transfer Counselor! For more information, please contact the Transfer Center at 714-895-8794.

12 p.m. What can I do with a major in psychology workshop Interested in Psychology but not sure what career to pursuit? Come learn about the various career options associated with a psychology major.

Thursday, March 12, 12-1 p.m. Humanities 107. n Saturday March 14 7:15 a.m. San Diego State University Campus Tour Description: Open to all GWC Students who are interested in taking a tour at SDSU where they can meet with admission counselors and listen to informative presentations on transfer admission, financial aid, housing, and etc. Transportation is provided. For further information or to sign up, please contact the Transfer Center at (714) 895-8794 or 895-8348. n Tuesday March 17 Humanities 107 7p.m. – 8 p.m.

A career as a probation officer workshop.

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‘I’m not a scientist, BUT ...

By Thomas deMartino "I'm not qualified to debate the sciWestern Sun entertainment editor ence over climate change," said House Funny story.

It's 1633, and mathematician Galileo Galilei has been called before the Inquisition for heretical views about heliocentrism: the belief that the earth moves around the sun. While religious authorities insist it's the other way around, he's used science and observation to determine objective fact, and is persecuted for it. So the trial opens: "Y'know," begins the prosecutor, "I'm not an astronomer, BUT..."

Okay, not really -- but wouldn't it be crazy, almost 400 years later, if someone judged a scientist like that while knowing absolutely nothing about what they were talking about?

Oh wait. Politicians do that all the time now.

While I still stand by my opinion that everyone should do the research, get informed and vote, there seems to be a mind-boggling number of politicians who don't believe in "research" or this whole "science" thing.

Seriously, though, what is with the anti-science/anti-education mentality in this country? When did we decide being intelligent or informed was a handicap or "elitist?"

The most recent talking point has been -- say it with me -- "I'm not a scientist:" a way to ignore science that proves climate change while feigning ignorance. Just a few examples:

Speaker John Boehner.

"I don't know the science behind climate change," declared Sen. Joni Ernst.

"What I have said repeatedly is I'm not a scientist," Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell stated. Funny thing, though: when it came to the Keystone XL pipeline that congressional Republicans have been pushing for, McConnell's response was that policymakers should take "a serious look at the science."

This ludicrous talking point even made it into the 2015 State of the Union speech, when President Obama took a swipe at climate change deniers, saying, "I've heard some folks try to dodge the evidence by saying they're not scientists; that we don't have enough information to act. Well, I'm not a scientist, either, but you know what -- I know a lot of really good scientists at NASA and NOAA, and at our major universities."

Another part of the problem: these politicos won't be around to face the results of their legislation. NASA says that there's a strong probability of a "superdrought" coming to the states in about 35 years...but most of these Luddites won't be alive in 35 years, much less in government, so they could care less what happens tomorrow, so long as they get their kickbacks (sorry, "donations,") from

SENATE MAJORITY LEADER Mitch McConnell. corporations today.

Compounding the insanity, the new chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is Sen. James Inhofe, a vocal climate change denier, on record as saying man-made climate change is impossible because it says so in Genesis 8:22: "God''s still up there. The arrogance of people to think that we, human beings, would be able to change what He is doing in the climate is outrageous." (More recently,

he brought a snowball onto the House floor, insisting that it, too, disproved climate change.)

You know, I'm not a scientist myself, but I'm a firm believer in the scientific method. And maybe that's what it comes down to: belief. Religion and science need not be mutually exclusive -- one can enhance the other -- if only we try to learn the lessons that each has to offer, and unlike our politicians, don't play dumb.

Should you unplug from world of tech?

Do you have to constantly Since this type of behavhave a screen to your face? Or ior is a recent development in the latest device in your posour history the effect of this session? Is your smart phone constant stream of informaunder your pillow when you tion from technology is just sleep always within arm’s starting to be seen, and the reach? Cell phones and elecnegative impacts it has on tronics are a part of our life our lives. now, whether you like it or According to the Stanford not, and the chance you’ll go a Amber Leikam Institute for the Quantitative day without them is more than Study of Society found that unlikely. technology, the Internet specifically, is It was found that the average replacing person to person interactions American spends just about eight without replacing the benefits people hours a day looking at screens.

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receive from it causing people to be unable to make the same connections as they do in real life and leading to a higher risk of social anxiety disorders.

There also have been multiple studies done that show technology can cause sleep disorders, fatigue, stress, and in some cases depression. Not to mention the headaches caused from the all day light of a screen in your eye.

This not to say I don’t enjoy the place we have reached in society with our choices of technology or that it is

something that society can’t benefit from.

Our rapid scientific advancements have led to great things such as the voices of broken nations being heard to everyone over the world like what happened during the Egyptian revolution to keeping people connected from great distances like the YouTube video’s produced from the International Space Station. The advances we’ve made have educated us, entertained us, and kept the world connected. And Continued on page 5

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The kiss seen ‘round the world Why does is it appear that Twitter is the one true barometer these days for America’s ignorance and hatred? It seems that with another day comes another news story followed by an onslaught of insulting tweets from the outraged. We had a flock of racist posts filled with slurs following Obama’s second election. Later we had anti Indian-American statements fluttering in our feeds after Miss New York Nina Davuluri won the Miss America pageant in 2014, and more recently anti-Muslim remarks flew across the worldwide web 140 characters or less at a time following the release of propaganda war movie American Sniper.

A new fledgling of insensitivity and naivety has left the nest, the nest likely being middle America, taking flight and picking at what could be a JUDE (Hayden Bylerly) and Connor (Gavin MacIntosh) share their seed of hope, acceptance, and underfirst on-air kiss. standing for the gay youth of America.

The youngest ever gay kiss aired on moment for gay youth across America, who’s “the Samantha” or “the Carrie” national television was shown on and using their double standards to ABC’s “The Fosters,” a family drama of a group in reference to “Sex and slander it. centering around interracial lesbians the City” a wildly popular HBO series Hundreds of other films and Stef and Lena Adam and their home following the love lives of four New television shows have shown heteroof biological and adopted children York women. sexual couples of the same age the show debuted in June of Where heterosexuals have deor even younger trading kisses, cades of depictions of themselves to 2013. After a longwinded where’s the outrage over that. series of subtle back and draw conclusions as to what their love I doubt there was outrage over life should be, how their relationships forth flirtations including the the pre-pre-teen kiss shared be- can or should play out, gays are just holding of hands and an offtween Darla and Alfalfa in the air kiss ABC showed a brief now catching up in being represented 1994 comedy “Little Rascals.” and really shown what’s “normal” for lip-lock between 13-year-old Disney Channel plays characters Jude (Hayden them. entire relationships out comByerly) and Connor (Gavin Straight people can grow up feelplete with kissing, dates, and MacIntosh).

Tre Nesbit ing comfortable in their sexuality havbreakups between straight Creator Bradley ing witnessed hundreds of blueprints. teens all the time. Why should gay Bredeweg explained the kissing They can relate to Hannah Montana’s youth be denied of seeing themselves scene in an interview with Yahoo TV. clumsy foray into a first crush on “We’ve been building this relationship appropriately represented in the media Disney Channel. They can gather tips almost since the series began, so it felt free from criticism telling them their and relate to Drake Bell’s nervousness love is more sinful or shameful than like a natural progression and that’s when hitting on girls on Nickelodeon. anyone else’s? why we told the story.”

This reflection of self in media There’s no denying the role the While many hailed this as a mileand understanding that comes with media plays in shaping of identity in stone moment for the LGBT comit has been widely denied to LGBT this nation; we emulate celebrities, munity it was also met with a wave youth. While growing up we have to donning the latest fashions to fit in, of internet backlash with twitter users piece together truths about ourselves acquiring popular slang and vernacucalling it “sinful” and even referring mainly from firsthand experience lar from popular movies. We even to it as “kiddie porn.” Kiddie porn? without any greater depictions justifydirectly align ourselves with characReally? Some people are taking what ing what we are feeling. As a gay man, truly is an incredible and monumental ters i.e. groups of women deciding I remember feeling very alone and unsure in my early teens, wondering if I was the only one that felt that way. If it was normal. If it was okay.

It’s no wonder that gay youth in grades 7-12 are still twice as likely to attempt suicide than their straight Continued from page 4 hours and try not to check it. counterparts, according to the Centers Go “unplugged” for a bit. Just for Disease Control and Prevention. that is a wonderful thing. leaving your phones or tablets or lapLGBT youth as a whole feel more But the ability to check your tops alone for a day can help to reset alone in their feelings in a society that Facebook 30 times a day would probyour sleep and relieve stress. shames them for urges they cannot ably not be chalked up as one of the Watch the world around you when control. positive categories. All great advance- waiting, instead of the world through It’s about time TV and film fairly ments have drawbacks, and we just a screen. The benefits of being “unrepresent a wider variety of the very starting to find them when it comes plugged” for a while is something you real stories happening across the technology and screen usage. It’s should experience for yourself. nation, not just widely accepted and about finding the best way to control Forget about the insecurity of not comfortable ones. Plot lines like the and help solve those drawbacks we having your smart phone at those one shown between Jude and Connor have. awkward lulls in conversation and just can help gay youth accept themselves I don’t believe you should just give enjoy the silence for a moment or two. before cutting their own story short. up on your smartphone and leave it at home from now on, but maybe giving it a break. Leave it on silent for a few

Photo Poll If you could create any club on campus, what would it be?

“Athletic club where athletes can help each other, because they have the same purpose.”

Chris Perez, 20, Santa Ana, psychology.

“Music club. It would be a neverending jam session.”

Lafaele Arwles, 21, Santa Ana, kineseology.

“Cosplay club to teach people how to live the life of coplay.”

Josh Hernandez, 21, Garden Grove, interpreting/sign language.

World of technology

“Free club were you could be stressfree and relax. There would be yoga and you can be at peace and have fun.”

Marissa Simoni, Fountain Valley, 21, world languages.

Photos and interviews by Chris Abdelmalek

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Movies

If he only had a heart ... meet ‘Chappie’

By Amber Leikam Western Sun opinion editor The director Neill Blomkamp brings back the similar style of semifuturistic, thought-provoking storytelling that has been seen in his previous works such as “District 9” and “Elysium” in his most recent film “Chappie.”

“Chappie” is based in the very near future of Johannesburg, South Africa where the crime is being patrolled by police robots developed by a weapons company called Tetra Vaal, but when Deon Wilson (Dev Patel), a robotics expert that works for the company develops a program to give the robots consciousness he steals a damaged one to test.

While in the midst of his plans he is kidnapped by three street criminals who hopes he can turn off the robots to help in their heist. Noticing one of the police units in his van they persuade him to awaken it. Here is born Chappie (Sharlto Copley), while he does indeed develop consciousness he also is born with the mind of a child and must be taught.

Chappie’s growth from very childlike to adult is a smooth transition

CHAPPIE

Sharlto Copley and Dev Patel star in this Neill Blomkampdirected robot sci-fi film in a futuristic Johannesburg, South Africa. Rated R for violence, language and nudity. H H H that didn’t jump from one to the other but melted into each other making it more believable and giving the sense of growing with him. And the relationship that developed with the other characters like his “mother” Yolandi (Yo-landi Visser) made many of the scenes emotional and led to a deeper investment to the characters.

Some of the acting was a little weak though, from both the main character actor, Dev Patel, as well as Hugh Jackman, who played the main antagonist Vincent Moore, a jealous and angry coworker of Wilson. Surprisingly the best acting and most interesting characters came from the street criminals who were played by the South African rap group Die Antwood, Yo-landi Visser and Ninja, who kept their real names Continued on page 9

ROBIN WRIGHT and Kevin Spacey star in “House of Cards,” a Netflix original show.

‘House’ on verge of collapse Now, it’s President Frank Underwood vs. the World

By Thom deMartino Western Sun entertainment editor Heads up kids, spoilers: if you have not watched the first two seasons of “House of Cards” -- #1, your political science professor is ashamed of you, #2, don’t read this review if you intend to watch them. Fold this newspaper up, put it in a sock or desk drawer, and stumble across it later once you’ve binge-watched them, like the rest of us.

It’s hard out there for a president -- particularly when you’ve bullied and blackmailed your way to the top.

Through guile and manipulation, Francis “Frank” Underwood has ascended to the highest office in the land without a single vote cast, yet as the most powerful man in the world, the powerlessness of his position infuriates him.

His own party won’t work with him -- and refuse to back him running for re-election in 2016. The Russian president is denying him his chance at brokering peace in the Middle East.

And the one woman whose continuing existence could completely unravel his presidency is still out there, somewhere...

There’s always a question what will give when an irresistible force meets an immovable object, and in this instance, Frank is that force -- the rest

Television HOUSE OF CARDS

Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright star in the continuing saga of politician Frank Underwood and his relentless episodes of season 3 are now available on Netflix.

HHHH of the world, his object.

A particularly important dynamic of this season is the relationship between Frank and Clare: strained under the pressures of their offices and despite their previous ventures together, we see the relationship between the coconspirators beginning to reach a breaking point, possibly of no return.

There’s no argument that Kevin Spacey’s performance is always nuanced, often subtle and even chilling (garnering him a well-deserved Golden Globe): but it’s Robin Wright who’s killing it this season. Facing bias on all sides not only for being appointed as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by her husband, but also as a woman in a position of power, Wright as Clare Underwood refuses to be pigeonholed or dismissed by the boy’s club of world leaders and heads of state. She can

play hardball, too -- maybe harder than they’re accustomed to -- but she may not be prepared for the fallout.

Another fascinating aspect of this Continued on page 9

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What’s Up: March 11-24 kite flying lessons will be given on the beach south of the pier on Saturday and Sunday. Flying high March 14 and 15.

“Go Green” Day: The “Go Green” Day event will be at 1720 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach on March 21, and is just one more way we can give back to the community and raise money for the Huntington Beach Education Foundation (HBEF). . There will be much shredding of papers and documents, as well as receiving of old electronics from any and all locals wanting to get rid of them. There will be commercial grade trucks on site and the “All Green” company to accept old electrical devices and e-waste, weighing, stacking and taking them away, and paying the HBEF by the pound for whatever is collected. It’s all for a good cause, March 21,10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cherry Blossom Festival: The Sister City Association of Huntington Beach invites you to learn more about Anjo, Japan, Huntington Beach’s own sister city. The second annual Japanese cultural festival will be held on the lawns of Huntington Central Park, behind the Central Library on March 22 from11a.m.

– 4 p.m. Bring everyone you know to experience Japanese dance, music, and cultural demonstrations. March 22.

-- Joey Blood

Run All Night: Coming to theaters this week will be the much-anticipated film “Run All Night” staring Liam Neeson, Joel Kinnaman, Common and Ed Harris. The film focuses on an aging hit man named Jimmy Conlon (Liam Neeson) who is forced to take on his brutal former boss Shawn Maguire (Ed Harris) to protect his estranged son Mike (Joel Kinnaman) and his family following the death of Shawn’s son Danny (Boyd Holbrook). Don’t miss this heart-pounding thriller being brought to theaters Friday the 13th. (at right).

Cinderella: A new live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale arrives this week, in a re-telling of the Disney version starring Lily James, Richard Madden (of “Game of Thrones”), Cate Blanchett and Helena Bonham Carter. Come to the ball and be swept away by this new interpretation of an old favorite. Opens in theaters March 13. (above right.)

Kite Party: Come on down to 325 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, and from sunrise to sunset watch some of the best professional kite fliers in the country converging on Huntington Beach for this spectacular yearly event. The public is invited to fly their kites outside the roped-off kite arenas on the beach: kites will be available for purchase and sport

‘Focus’ keeps your eyes on the prize

By Christopher Abdelmalek Western Sun sports editor

When you think of a con artist, most people think of scams or small parlor tricks in order to get money out of people: in the case of a man named Nicky, being a con is more of a way of life than anything else. In the movie “Focus,” Nicky, played by Will Smith, is a con man who’s honed his craft over many years of strategically planned heists. He runs a team of highly trained thieves and pickpockets who travel to major events and plunder the spoils of the riches.

While about to leave on a big job, Nicky meets Jess, played by Margot Robbie, who is an up-and-coming con with strength and skills that Nicky has never seen before.

The two of them team up and begin to wreak havoc on the city of New Orleans during a football game, taking the event for over a million dollars.

Nicky, being the crafty veteran in the game, took the money and doubled their income in a skillfully planned heist of a known big spender.

Jess notices that Nicky is no joke in the game and just as she allows herself to believe that she will be in tight with him and his crew, Nicky and his right hand man Horst, (Brennan Brown) leave Jess in New Orleans and contin-

ue upon their way. Jess is devastated and attempts to move on with her life.

They end up meeting again a few years later while Nicky is on a job. Jess is still conning but in a more subtle way now – and once again the two characters mix it up: and, without Jess knowing, pull off the biggest heist the con game had ever seen.

The movie itself brings to life the struggle of a con artist and the danger that comes with playing the game. The characters played by Smith and Robbie have a unique relationship, as with any movie that has a hardened lead character; the atypical male lead who is rough and tough on the outside, but is softened by touch of a woman. The only difference in this situation is

Movies that Smith and Robbie’s chemistry on screen is quite remarkable.

The two share a unique ability to play off each other’s natural emotions – a rare quality for on-screen couples.

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‘THE SLAP,” a new family drama on NBC.

Does ‘The Slap’ make an impact?

By Thom deMartino Western Sun entertainment editor An eight-episode miniseries on NBC, “The Slap” is raising eyebrows and questions in relation to modern child-rearing.

The story centers on an occurrence at the 40th birthday party of Hector Apostolou (Peter Sarsgaard), during which one of the attending kids, Hugo, is out of control and dangerously waving a baseball bat around at the other children.

When Hector’s cousin Harry (Zachary Quinto) intervenes, the ill-mannered kid kicks him: Harry spontaneously smacks the child across the face, causing a schism between family and friends and setting the stage for a legal confrontation.

One challenge of watching the series is the number of main characters, and each episode centers around a specific witness to the event: Hector is a New York Deputy Commissioner passed up for promotion, trying to be supportive of the career of his wife Aisha (Thandie Newton,) while tormented with longing by his unconsummated desire for the family babysitter Connie (Makenzie Leigh), who has feelings for Hector too.

Cousin Harry himself has anger issues that carry over to his own household; family friend Anouk (Uma Thurman) is trying to do damage control for everyone, with little success; family patriarch Manolis (Brian Cox) is attempting to slow the situation from spinning out of control, while inadvertently making it worse.

Hugo’s parents have their own issues to contend with:

Television THE SLAP

Peter Sarsgaard, Zahcary Quinto and Brian Cox satr in this family drama about crossing a line you can’t come back from Airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. on NBC. H H father Gary Weshler (Thomas Sadoski) is an alcoholic artist with a pre-slap chip on his shoulder towards Harry already, due to Harry’s constant flaunting of his wealth; mother Rosie (Melissa George), dotes on her child to a disturbing degree, dismissing his tantrums and destructive behavior, and even frequently breast-feeding her nearly kindergarten-age son.

I’ll be honest – by the third episode of this series, I was getting to the end of my rope and my patience. However, the most recent chapter featuring Brian Cox’s character Manolis helped turn my opinion around, bringing into sharper focus the point of the character-driven individual episodes; that there are no real good or bad guys, just flawed human beings with their various altruistic or regrettable decisions, unfolding at a sometimes frustratingly casual pace over the series.

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Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, for two a 72 percent rating from viewers, and “Antz” semesters now, you have listened patiently getting a brutal 51 percent. (Ow, talk about and admirably as I have presented evidence of getting stomped...yes, I went there with it, the lack of creativity and originality in Hollywhat?) wood today. Please allow me to unveil another Speaking of mirrors, who can forget striking example of how movie studios have 2012’s classic Snow White pairings, “Mirror “phoned it in:” the phenomenon known as Mirror,” and “Snow White and the Hunts“twin films.” man?” Er, well, pretty much everyone, it You can’t have missed it – everyone noseems -- both movies had dismal reviews tices that one movie season or another, there’s and audience reaction, though I still think suddenly not one, but two films out in I’d heard something about a “Snow theaters that have virtually the exact White” sequel (which just goes to same plot, leaving viewers wondershow that Hollywood doesn’t learn the ing what movie-makers were thinking lesson that throwing buckets of money when they green-lit these turkeys in at a script doesn’t necessarily make it a the first place. The films “White House good one.)

Down” and “Olympus Has Fallen” are The list goes on, and on, and only two of the most recent examples: on...”Dante’s Peak” versus “Volcano,” let’s take a tour through history, shall “Red Planet” and “Mission to Mars,” we, kids?

“First Daughter” and “Chasing Lib One pair of the most glaring erty” (I’ve been fortunate enough to examples are 1998’s “Armageddon” never see the last two, and no, you Thom and “Deep Impact:” both films surcannot pay me to)...”The Abyss” and DeMartino round an impending asteroid strike on “Leviathan,” “Saving Private Ryan” Earth that could decimate the planet and “The Thin Red Line,” the tally and extinguish humanity – the solution? Why, only gets longer as the years do, too. nuke the offending dirt clod out of the sky, of If there’s anything good to be said about course (spoilers–one doesn’t really work, but I doppelgänger films, it’s that sometimes they won’t tell you which.) Neither got any critical can give you a nice comparison between acclaim, but audiences sided more with “Arma- artistic visions of an identical subject: though geddon” (for the sake of that sappy Aerosmith when both films are bad, it just drives home ballad, maybe?) that studios still need to take those chances Not all dualities are bad: 2006 gave us on new concepts and edgy premises. Planting two magical films (Houdini, not “Harry Potter” a seed of specialized, niche entertainment, magic,) “The Illusionist” and “The Prestige.” letting it take root and flower to find their auBoth films received moderate praise from critics diences will reward them in the end – if you (I personally enjoyed both,) though audiences make a genuinely good film, the viewers will rallied more to “The Prestige” (it probably find it, regardless of the business end and box didn’t hurt that the Christopher Nolan-helmed office revenue. film followed on the heels of “Batman Be Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I submit gins” and included a few of it’s stars, including to you that Hollywood studios cheating off Christian Bale and Michael Caine. The interest- each other is something that will never go ing topic of directors using the same actors in away, but at least there’s hope for the future multiple films is a column for another day, how- that they may make better fiĺms. ever... and I’m looking at you, Wes Anderson.)

Oh, who am I kidding? They’ll make Kids films are not immune to this mirrorwhatever they want that will make them mirror effect – 1998 also gave us two animated money, the only hope is that maybe they’ll films that were very similar, “Antz” and “A actually listen to what the audience wants.

Bug’s Life.” A strange footnote about these two I’m going home to watch Netflix original were that both were highly praised by critics, programming now. each in the 90 percentile: and yet audience I rest my case. response was flat, with “A Bug’s Life” earning

‘Lazarus Effect’ dead on arrival?

By Joey Blood Western Sun staff writer The highly-anticipated horror film, “The Lazarus Effect” came to theaters Feb.27, and if you enjoy films of the supernatural you may well want to see this film: the David Gelbdirected film’s overall concept and acting within are definitely impressive.

The movie surrounds a team of medical professionals who have found a way to bring dead patients back to life with a special serum, code-named

Movies Lazarus: but after multiple successful attempts on animals, one of the lead researchers Zoe (Olivia Wilde) dies in an accident. When the team decides to try and bring her back with the Lazarus serum, they succeed. After her resurrection, however, Zoe starts to display some rather peculiar behavior, and it is then that the team realizes that along with bringing back their friend, they may have brought back

something evil as well.

In terms of acting quality, this cast is very interesting and unique. As one of the researchers and main character/ antagonist of the film, Olivia Wilde takes this role very seriously and makes it her own.

Each of the varied cast members portrayed a very nuanced character with their own sense of originality.

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‘House of Cards’ Continued from page 6

series is its willingness to seize onto hot-button issues such as Russia’s anti-gay legislation, the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, the unemployment crisis: and through its larger-than-life fiction, telling a deeper truth. Focusing on issues that most “real” politicians wouldn’t touch, using a TV show whose viewership is in the millions, forces a public debate that the politicos cannot ignore. I wouldn’t be surprised if withing the next few weeks we hear blowback from both political parties crying foul about the controversial issues playing out this season.

One last note: since the Feb. 27 release of season three, I›ve been reading a number of reviews and comments frustrated with Clare›s actions this season, and I would remind this is not only Frank›s story, but also the story of all the collateral damage caused in his wake. It›s not just about his rise to power and machinations to maintain his position, it›s also a statement about the tenuous position of women in government.

There are some incredibly strong female characters in the series, yet they all struggle against what is politically still a man’s world, even here in the 21st century: odds still stacked high against them, trying to outmatch the men’s callousness and underhanded tactics, and losing pieces of themselves in the process.

The third season of “House of Cards” is more about Frank Underwood’s failures than his successes – and it’s not just himself, but the world that will pay the costs.

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for the film. Their real life connection led to a great on screen relationship and dynamic.

I felt a connection to Chappie, which led to an array of emotions as the scenes went by. The film did a very good job creating an expressive robot with an interesting personality that you not only cared for but wanted to protect as if he was a child. For a movie about a robot with consciousness, the film hit the nail on the head.

Some scenes and ideas could have been expanded on, but the film raised questions of life, death, innocence, and what it means to be alive: while this may have been too many messages rolled into one, I enjoyed watching the film and believe it deserves credit for what it did well. I never felt bored and this two-hour movie went by fast, which for me is always a good sign.

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ling because you never really know which way the story will turn or who is working for whom, or better yet, who is playing whom.

Overall the movie was a great delight from beginning to end. Although more background on the characters would have been more insightful to the viewer, all in all a great film for those who love tales of deceit, money and love. Just be sure to keep an eye on your watch!

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I’m going to go with my gut and wait for the payoff: to see how these very human individuals deal with their own issues as well as each others’, and if there can be any kind of resolution and catharsis for this family. Whether or not “The Slap” has any measurable social impact remains to be seen.

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You’re not paranoid if they’re after you...

By Katie O’Neil/Western Sun staff writer If you have ever questioned our government’s prior knowledge of the Sept. 11 attacks, wondered about additional shooters on the grassy knoll, or maintained hope that Tupac is still alive, you are a conspiracy theorist.

The word conspiracist is usually given a negative connotation, saved for people who drive themselves crazy over fears of government deception, but there usually lies a level of uncertainty in all of us. These dark, unanswered questions that plague our minds are all brought to light in “Yankee Tavern,” the newest play to hit Mainstage Theater at GWC. The story, written by Steven Dietz, follows four people living in New York City after the 9/11 attacks, afflicted with unanswered questions: the most vibrant character is Ray, played by Michael Bielitz, whose constant paranoid monologues keep you laughing, while silently wondering if there is some truth to his obsessions. However, a conspiracist is nothing without their audience, and Ray’s audience comes in the form of Adam and Janet, played by Brock Joseph and Mia-Bella Josimovic, a relatable young couple distracted with the troubles of their upcoming wedding. The final character in this play is Palmer, played by Paul Jasser, a quiet man who appears to be nothing but an observer in the first act, then proves very much involved in second.

“Yankee Tavern” is a thought-provoking and intoxicating play that comes to life with the help of Golden West’s very capable performers. If you have ever harbored your own suspicions about Sept. 11, or are interested in hearing those of others, then “Yankee Tavern” is a must-see and Mainstage Theater is the place to see it.

After sitting through this performance, Ray’s line, “The only way conspiracies don’t happen is if everything else is coincidence,” will start to resonate with the now-intrigued audience and leave them wanting more.

It’s not too late to visit the “Yankee Tavern”: performances are March 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and March 15 at 2 p.m. at the GWC Mainstage Theater.

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we’ve seen in similar genre films. Though an intriguing concept, at times it just feels like another scary movie. The performance skills of the actors are on full display, but there just didn’t feel like there was an honest, true originality to the overall film.

It’s a film that makes you think, with a true and dedicated cast: despite it’s failings, you may find it worthwhile to visit your local theatre to experience “The Lazarus Effect”.

Tough start in OEC play for Rustler baseball team

By Christopher Abdelmalek Western Sun sports editor

It’s been an up and down year so far for the Golden West College baseball team, with the team posting a 10-8 record overall. The past two weeks pretty much sums up their season in a nutshell. Going 2-3 in the first five conference games including two extra innings games, the Rustlers are looking to gather some consistency in their game as they enter the heart of their conference play.

The Rustlers did beat a tough Cypress team, who sit as the top team in the Orange Empire Conference, on the road 7-6 with two clutch home runs by Gianni Castillo and Michael Fuchs, who both homered in the fourth inning.

Pitcher Josh Gogue pitched 7.2 innings of two run ball before the relief came in and gave up four runs, which tied the game and sent it into extras.

Tyler Depreta scored the winning run off a double by Philip Knapp.

After this tough win, the Rustlers took a bit of a slide. They lost the next three games against Fullerton and Saddleback at home and Irvine Valley on the road. The toughest loss to swallow was the game against Saddleback, which the Rustlers lost in extras 9-8.

The Rustlers used five different pitchers to try and steal a win away from Saddleback but nonetheless their efforts were not enough as Saddleback homered in the top of the tenth to finish off the home team.

All these losses were tough but a win remedy’s everything and that’s exactly what this team is all about. The Rustlers won their last game against Santa Ana on March 7 on the road.

Pitcher A.J. Dean got the win as he

OEC Baseball Standings Team Cypress Fullerton Irvine Valley Orange Coast Riverside Saddleback Santa Ana Golden West

OEC All 3-2 13-4 3-2 13-5 3-2 11-7 3-2 12-8 2-3 14-4 2-3 12-5 2-3 11-6-1 2-3 10-8

Standings through games of March 9. Source: OEC.

pitched stellar in the start. Golden West jumped out of the gates quickly in this one, scoring six runs in the third and never looking back, with a final of 9-3.

The Rustlers have three home games and two away games over the next two weeks and all are against topflight teams in the conference. March 12 Riverside College comes into town followed by Cypress College on March 17. The Rustlers then go to Cypress to play on March 19 they head to Fullerton on March 21. They return home to face Fullerton on March 24.

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week including March 11 against Saddleback College, March 18 against Santiago Canyon College and March 20 against Santa Ana. All games at home are conference games.

The Rustlers also play rivals Orange Coast College at Orange Coast on March 13 with other away games against Fullerton, March 23, and Cypress, March 25.

Track and field stars dominate in recent events Sharova shines again with sweep in Mission Viejo

By Katie O’Neil Western Sun staff writer On Feb. 20 the Golden West College track and field team participated in the event at Saddleback in Mission Viejo, competing against the home team, Orange Coast College, and Fullerton College. Although it was Saddleback that conquered the races with their home field advantage, coming out on top in 17 out of 43 events, the Rustlers took first place in six events.

Shot put dominated in both the men and women’s team. Sophomore Gavin Coath placed first with a distance of

13.98 meters, with fellow sophomore Casey Peraza coming in a close second with 13.41 meters, and freshman Lorenzo Mendoza snagging fourth place with 12.81 meters. The women’s shot put event earned freshman Rebekah Lewis first place in with a distance of 10.42 meters, giving her her first win of the season.

Sophomore Andrew Gonzales outshone the competition in the men’s pole vault event by claiming first place with a distance of 4.25 meters.

Freshman Elizabeth Cotociu prevailed in the women’s triple jump event easily securing her spot in first place with a score of 10.63 meters, over a full meter and a half ahead of all three of her competitors from OCC. Freshman Daria Sharova who proved that she is a star by winning every event she competed in. In the 100-meter hurdles, Sharova dominated with a time of 15.36 seconds, while

Cotociu came in third place at 16.17 seconds after freshman Taylor Sims of OCC, who came in second place at 15.43 seconds. Sharova beat out Sims again in the women’s long jump by half a meter, after scoring an impressive 5.42 meters The Rustlers faced some much tougher teams on March 7 at Cal State University, Los Angeles, where they did not place first in any of the events competed in, but a few track stars still held their own against the event’s allstars.

Peraza and Coath proved that they compete best against each other. Peraza beat Coath for fourth place in the men’s hammer throw with a score of 49.99 meters. Cal State Bakersfield’s Bryan Wilmert came in first with a score of 59.35 meters. Coath then placed third with 44.34 meters for the men’s discus throw, beating Peraza’s score of 43.54 meters, however, both

lost to Michael Torie of Iron Wood TC who scored 57.88 meters.

Daniel Hernandez, sophomore, came in second in the men’s javelin throw with 55.12 meters, first place went to Karnell Grimes of Cal State Bakersfield who won the event with 57.79 meters.

The women’s team was lead again

by Sharova who competed in her normal events, the long jump and 100-meter hurdle. In the long jump, Sharova fought to come in third place with 5.36 meters, beating the distance she won with at Saddleback. Madison Richards of University of Southern California came in first place with 5.81 meters.

Sharova finished fourth in the 100-meter hurdle with a time of 14.92 seconds, again beating her score from Saddleback. Chie Kiriyama of Monteroza came in first place with a time of 14.24 seconds.

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You bet your bottom dollar ... but should you?

Sports betting has long been something that has been thrown by the way side by our government. It’s probably the most commonly done thing in the United States in regards to gambling. People make sports bets daily with their friends, coworkers, family etc. So why is it still illegal?

Back in 1992, according to an U.S. News and World report, the government passed what is known as the Bradley Act in Chris which the banning Abdelmalek of sports betting in all states across the county except for four. These four states, Oregon, Nevada, Delaware and Montana all applied for a license to allow for sports betting in these states prior to the Bradley Act coming into affect. The law states that no betting on sports of any kind is allowed in any capacity.

As it’s a federal law states must abide by it. However there are ways around this law and some states are attempting to find this loophole. California is one of them. The California state Senate Governmental Organization Committee approved legislation to vote on legalized sports betting. If this were to pass, sports betting would be legal in the state of California.

What’s the big deal though? Who cares if sports betting is legal or not?

Its not like people are being forced to participate in this gambling realm.

Right? There are, however, some dangers to sports betting, especially to those involved in the sports themselves that are being bet on.

For example the Tim Donaghy, former NBA referee, was in debt to some bookies that were linked to the Mob and thought up the only way imaginable to make the money back. He made the decision to start placing bets on games he was refereeing in order to win money to pay back his collectors.

The issue with that was the people he was in debt to, the Mob, threaten his life if he did not pay.

According to the New York Post reported that Donaghy did this for

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PLACES like this are common in most Las Vegas casinos where you can place bets on almost anything. watch the game. If this happens then almost two years without getting TV revenue goes up. Its possible that caught and it wasn’t until late in the attendance at games will increase if 2007 season when an FBI investigator more people have a vested interested noticed Donaghy involved with this in the game. particular mob related people. He defiThe motive behind this is to get nitely paid a price for his crime as he the causal fan or the casual gambler n Over/Under was caught and sent to federal prison to become more and more interested A bet on whether the combined total for 15 months for illegal gambling. in the sport itself. Not necessarily on of the points/goals scored by the So what’s to stop those involved the money lines. Lets not forget the two teams will exceed or be less with the sport to throw a game? Or increased revenue the states would rethan a specified number better yet the players from shaving ceive off the bets. Every sports betting n Money line points off the game? To get the point location would be taxed and the extra A player pays an additional price to spread to change or to place large bets income could help some states that are receive half a point or more in his moments before the game starts with finically in need. favor on a point spread would shift the money line in a direcNBA commissioner Adam Silver is n Parlay tion which helps in the payouts. So the one leading other officials who are A bet on two or more teams or outif people are involved with the direct calling for the lift of the ban on sports comes where the original stake and outcome of the game and can manipubetting in the U.S. Silver says that he winnings are reinvested on the next late the score so that it favors their bet, wants to start talking with those who wager.

All selections must be correct then there is no wining. Only cheating. have the power to change the ban. He for the parlay to win What about the most famous believes it will not hurt the integrity of n Point spread cheater of all time, Pete Rose? Basethe game in any way.

The handicap, or head start, which ball has completely cut ties with Rose The bottom line is that the money the favorite gives to the underdog on account of the fact that he was betline should not have any effect on the for bettting purposes. ting on the sacred game of baseball. outcome of the game. But there are What’s worst is that he was betting on those who are corrupt in this world his team. And even worst than that, that will turn the good into the bad and Rose would bet on his team to lose.

Vegas or Atlantic City, going out with that bad brings out the worst people.

Some people might think why is this a their friends enjoying the night. How I personally support sports betting big deal? Well, Rose was the manager about on the couch? What about the in its purest form. I think that it should during this time and if he wanted to bets that you have with your buddies be allowed in all states with regulaplace a bet against his team he could when you are sitting down and watch- tions. However with the increase of win it every time. ing the game at home and having a sports betting you get the increase of Let’s shift gears to a minute a look great time? addiction to gambling which is danat the positive side of sports betting.

The idea behind betting on sports gerous. So be warned and know your What about all the fun that people is to have more fun with the game; limits. have placing bets in places like Las it’s to have people get together to

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V-ball tries to dig out of slow start

By Amber Liekam Western Sun opinion editor The Golden West College men’s volleyball team has been busy with four games in just two weeks, but it has given the Rustlers two wins, bringing the team an overall record of 3-7.

The first home game came as a win against San Diego Miramar, sweeping in straight sets 3-0, 25-17, 25-20, 25-16. Lenzie Ainsworth led the team

with 17 kills. It’s not the first time Ainsworth has been so successful on the court with his teammate Nathan May saying that he is probably one of the top players and “leads the team with dedication and strength.”

Golden West was then off to play a conference game against Orange Coast where they experienced a quick loss. The game started off close with the first going up to 27-25, but Orange Coast took it along with the next two

sets. But the team is taking the losses in strides and learning what their faults are as well their strengths.

Taivasa Alama said “With every game, there›s something new to be learned, which is a great sign of growth as a team.” Alama also believes one issue is a limited roster which makes it so the team needs to do more in the beginning to finish the game strong.

The sting of a loss was short lived though when Golden West won at home

against San Diego, playing a 3-1 set.

The first two set were a knockout scoring 25-12, then 25-17, but San Diego pushed back hard giving them the win of set three with a 27-25 score. Golden West came back though ending in the fourth set with 25-20. Ainsworth again led the game with 16 impressive kills followed by Truong who had 12 kills.

While the Rustlers final game was a close 3-1 loss against Palomar taking the win in the third set and almost in the fourth. The two teams were closely matched with the set scores being 2523, 25-20, 25-23, and 25-27, respectively.

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Midseason turnaround for softball team The Rustlers won three of last five contests

By Christopher Abdelmalek Western Sun sports editor

The Golden West College softball team have been fighting all season long to try and win and play its best.

The Rustlers finally started to build up some moment over the weekend during the 38th Golden West College Invitational. The team won three straight games heading into the second round of the tournament beating the likes of Riverside City College, Oxnard College and Chaffey College The Rustlers lost on Saturday against a tough LA Harbor team to set up a Sunday finale against Southwestern for a chance to play in the final of the tournament. Unfortunately the Rustlers dropped that game and ended up in the third and fourth place game against LA Harbor. This was an opportunity to have some payback from the Saturday loss.

Leading into the final inning, the Rustlers committed to many errors and

ended up losing the final game of the tournament 12-11 in eight innings. All in all the tournament was a great success seeing last year’s runner up Southwestern College winning the whole thing against new comer to the tournament Compton College.

Pitcher Kylie Eskridge talked about the wins, tournament and what the team had to do to continue to succeed. “We were finally able to pull together as a team and play the way we are supposed to play. We have so much talent on the team and we don’t realize it, we just need to continue to put it all together.”

Coach Susanne Brazney was very pleased with the tournament and how the Rustlers are playing so far. “We have struggled but we are getting better and, of course, winning helps.” The Rustlers finished the weekend posting a 5-15 record overall and a 1-6 record in Orange Empire Conference play.

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KYLIE ESKRIDGE throws a strike in 6-0 win over Oxnard in the 38th annual GWC Invitational.

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