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Three spots in ASGWC council are now open Finance, club, activities posts up By Dale Lendrum Western Sun news editor Looking to be more active on campus? Interested in testing the political waters? Or perhaps you would just like to play a leadership role and expand your horizons here at Golden West College? Whatever the case, the Student Council of the Associated Students of Golden West College is seeking to fill three vacant council positions by A.S. presidential appointment. The positions of finance commissioner, activities commissioner, and club consultant are currently vacant and any student whom have completed, and are currently enrolled in, 5 units or more at Golden
West College with a G.P.A. of 2.5 or better at the time of appointment, may apply. Student Leadership applications are available in the Student Activities Office and online at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/sa . Applications for vacant Student Council positions must be submitted to the Student Activities Office no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 11. Qualified candidates will be interviewed at the Sept. 14 Student Council meeting where after, the council will discuss each candidates qualifications amongst themselves and cast their votes accordingly. Mary Avalos, the student Continued on page 2
Cameron is new A.S. vice president By Dale Lendrum Western Sun news editor Finance Commissioner Cameron Smith has been selected as the new vice president of the Associated Students of Golden West College for the 2012 -2013 term. Smith, a second year business finance major at GWC, was elected as finance com-
Western Sun photo by Chelsea Turner.
College of the Canyons soccer players try to take advantage on a corner kick on Thursday Aug. 30. Golden West lost 3-0. For story and additional photo, see page 10.
Chefs for Scholarship on Sept. 27 Local firms helping to raise more for Golden West College students By Dale Lendrum Western Sun news editor
missioner in the spring 2012 general election. When those elections failed to place a candidate on the ballot, the Student Council was charged to elect a new vice-president from the current council membership as required by the ASGWC Standing Rules and Constitution, the governing documents of the
The family fun, fine food and beverage fest that is the 7th Annual Chefs for Scholarships will take place Sunday, Sept. 23 from 4 – 7 p.m. on the Golden West College campus. The premiere scholarship fund raising event of the GWC Patrons, Chefs for Scholarships is more than just a campus event; it is a community gathering with something for the whole family to enjoy. Over 30 local restaurants,
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Associated Students of Golden West College. Smith was unanimously elected to his new position by the existing members of the Student Council on July 23 and began serving in that position immediately. As vice president, Smith will also serve as acting club consultant and activities and finance commissioners until those positions are filled by A.S. presidential appointment slated for Sept. 14. Student Services Coordinator Mary Avalos, has every confidence that Smith will “rise to the occasion” with the dedication and support of the council and the entire Student Activities Staff. Although initially concerned that the position may be a little “too much” for him on top of his academic commitments, Smith believes that with the dedication and support that Avalos spoke of earlier, he would be willing to step up to the plate and give it his best shot. As vice-president, Smith will also oversee the Student Senate and represent the Associated Students on the District Student Council. In a recent turn of events Public Relations Officer Mercedes Santana, submitted her resignation from the Student Council on Thursday, August 30, 2012 to the Student Services Coordinator Mary Avalos. Details of Santana’s resignation have not been made available as of yet. Santana, who plans to enter Arizona State University in the spring, also served as the advisor to the Broadcasting Committee.
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wineries, and breweries will offer samples of their signature food and beverages to help raise money for student scholarships. This year’s participants include: Brewbakers; BT’s Southern BBQ, Bucca di Beppo; Lazy Dog Café; Main Street Wine Company; McKenna’s on the Bay; RA Sushi; Old World German Restaurant; Red Table; Whole Foods – Huntington Beach and more. Always popular among the kids, the state of the art mobile video game theater featuring Wii and Xbox will be back again this year along with “balloon art, face painting, and a clown.” Entertainment and opportunity drawings for prizes will round out the evening’s event
The success of last year’s Chefs for Scholarships enabled the GWC Patrons to fund 22 scholarships for this academic year alone. As more returning veterans make Golden West College their educational pathway, this year’s Chefs for Scholarships will once again honor our “brave fighting men and women” by supporting their educational needs. For additional information or to purchase tickets for the event, contact the Foundation Office at (714) 8958316 or visit on-line at www.chefs4scholarships.com Advanced tickets: $40 adults, $20 for students with ID: (at the event; $45 adults/$25 students): children 12 and under are free.
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Chow down
Golden West College ushers its students to the new fall semester with the Welcome Back event today at 11:30 a.m. going on till 1 p.m. and again at 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Patio. There will be free food for those with a College Services sticker on their ID card.
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NEW VIDEO production studio at GWC.
New video production facility opens its doors The new video production studio at Golden West College is ready for action, in fact, “Geek Girls,” a pilot for an online sitcom, was recently completed by Digital Media students. The project took five days and was a joint effort by Digital Media students with instructor Renah Wolzinger, and the New Media & College Promotions staff. GWC student Christopher Davila produced and directed the show. Located in the Online Instruction wing of the new LRC building, this 40 ft. by 40 ft. state-of-the-art studio has three robotic HD cameras, which are operated in the control room, eliminating the need for camera operators. Adjacent to the studio are two editing
bays fully equipped with the latest editing software and hardware. The New Media department provides video production services for instructors who wish to produce videos for online courses. Planning to offer new services to include real-time interactive videos, webinars, and promotional videos are underway. The studio is also used to generate additional income for the college. Golden West has successfully produced training videos for POST (The Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training) for many years. Expansion of the business to other organizations is in the near future.
services coordinator who works closely with, and offers guidance to the council, says that serving in a student leadership role is “so rewarding” while providing student leaders with the tools to succeed both here at Golden West and beyond. Proof of that can be found in the fact that last year alone, three council members had to choose between UCLA and the University of California while the transfer rate among graduating council members remains above 90 percent. The club consultant position was
left unfilled in the spring 2012 general election, while the finance commissioner position was vacated by Cameron Smith who was named to fill the vacant A.S. Vice President position on July 23. Allison Steinbach, whom had been elected as activities commissioner, in the spring 2012 elections resigned her position in June of this year for personal reasons. For additional information contact the Student Activities Office at (714) 895 - 8261
Datebook Sept. 5 – Welcome Back Event from 11:30 – 1 p.m. & 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Patio Sept. 6 – GWC Fine Arts Gallery Opening Reception Featuring: Michiel Daniel and Candice Gawne from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Fine Arts Galler y. Exhibits run from Sept. 6 – 27. Sept. 9 – Last day to drop a class without a “W” Sept. 11 – Student Council and Homecoming Applications are due in the Student Activities Office at 5 p.m. Sept. 13 – Latin@ Heritage Month Kick-off Fandango from 6 – 8 p.m. on the Golden West College campus. This event is open to the entire community. Sept. 17 – Constitution and Citizenship Day Event in the Student Center.
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Opinion
Alexander Strada, managing and opinion editor
Arizona government legislating from ‘Wonderland’ By Alexander Strada Sun managing editor
ARIZONA GOVERNOR JAN BREWER
Jan Brewer and the Arizona state government are at it again. Brewer signed the eerily named “Women’s Health and Safety Act” into law this April, and the bill went into effect last month. The law redefines reality in a way that has become quite natural for modern conservatives. Under the law, all pregnancies within the borders of Arizona are magically considered to have begun not at conception, but on the first day of the woman’s last menstruation. In theory, this sounds more nonsensical than a Lewis Carroll story, but in practice makes a dark, sinis-
ter sort of sense. the law would arbitrarily cut off these Conception and ovulation usually women’s right to have an abortion. occur two weeks after the start of a “My heart goes out to the families woman’s period. The effect of this leg- that will be impacted,” the Tucson Citislation is to reduce the effective period izen quotes a doctor saying, “Women in which a woman can get an abortion are being forced to carry children that from 20 weeks to 18 weeks. they know will end up dying within The same state that brought us the hours of birth.” joy of random While it’s very immigration fascinating to wonchecks by police “Under the law, all pregnander what the Ariofficers on the cies within the borders of zona government street has now Arizona are magically consid- will think up next, decided to take ered to have begun up to two it’s also terrifying a stand against weeks before conception.” to imagine this kind women’s rights of reality-warping by manipulating legislation being our definitions of reality. extended to other states or even a fedAccording to the Tucson Citizen, eral level. doctors spoke during hearings on the Were the Republicans to take the bill and explained that many women presidency and congress this Novemdon’t discover their fetus has a se- ber, it seems very likely that they could vere or life-threatening problem until follow Arizona’s lead. If the concept an ultrasound done around the 20th of time-travelling fetuses can be made week. The doctors and several women manifest by Republican lawmakers, who had faced this issue testified that what else might they do?
Advertisers migrate from TV to digital media By Emilee Maciel Western Sun executive editor Having to sit through a commercial while watching your favorite television show has become a thing of the past. Consumers who watch television on a regular basis rarely see commercials as they zoom right past them using their digital video recording (DVR) devices. While going unnoticed on television screens, advertising has taken a new route, heading towards smaller screens with bigger audiences. Commercials have spread to streaming Internet television and to mobile devices. However, these ads are just as annoying, if not more, than televised ads because they’ve become more manipulative. These ads make it hard to avoid because they pop-up frequently and rarely allow you to fast-forward through them. Another way that modern advertising has become manipulative is how some companies make you
pay for ad-free services. Almost every free mobile app has some sort of sidebar advertisement, and most apps regularly nag you to purchase their ad-free version. For example Pandora.com, an Internet radio site, airs commercials between songs on both their Internet site and mobile app. However, if listeners want an ad-free experience, they have to pay a subscription fee of $36 for a year or $3.99 for a month. Nowadays people have switched off their television screens and switched on their computer screens to watch their favorite shows online. Noticing this change, advertisers have plugged their product into this type of media outlet, forcing you to watch their advertisement. “The rise of digital advertising media (the internet, cell phones, mp3 players, etc) gives companies cheaper, more convenient alternatives,” says Katerina Semida, senior director of
Wikinvest.com. Hulu.com, a popular internet television site offers an extended variety of shows on their Hulu Plus subscription, which costs $7.99 a month, but you still have to sit through 30-second ads that run during your show despite the fee, just like on regular T.V. Consumers can’t escape ads or commercials entirely, or else how would they be informed of certain products or services? However, most people don’t want to be disturbed while playing a game, listening to music, or watching a show with recurring ads that they have to sit through. For now, unfortunately, we just have to tolerate the ads by tuning them out or looking past them.
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Emilee Maciel MANAGING EDITOR: Alexander Strada NEWS EDITOR: Dale Lendrum OPINION EDITOR: Alexander Strada ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR: Emilee Maciel SPORTS EDITOR: Sarah Martinez ADVISOR: Jim Tortolano ADVERTISING DIRECTOR & WEBMASTER: Katie Cumper STAFF WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS: Leslie Betancourt, Dana Batchelor, Natalie Gutierrez, Catherine George, Trang Le, Cindy Kaufinger, Candice Chandler, Jasmine Estrada, Jarrett Sodders, Andrew Buenaventura, Chelsea Turner, Leo Gomon, Demario Davis, Sabino Alcala, Sam Vu. THE WESTERN SUN is published biweekly on Wednesdays by the newspaper production classes of Golden West College. Opinions expressed in The Sun, unless otherwise indicated, are those of the individual writer or artist and do not necessarily reflect those of the college, district, or any other organization or agency. The Sun is a member of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges and the California Newspaper Publishers’ Assn. Offices are at 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 in the Fine Arts building, room 138. Phones: 714-895-8786 (news), 895-8256 (advertising), 895-8795 (fax). E-mail: gwcwesternsun@gmail.com
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The RNC Platform is draconian and depraved The Republican National Convention unveiled their official 2012 party platform last week to alternating bloodthirsty cheers and sorrowful awe, depending on who you ask. The 62-page document released on RNC website gop.com offers a slew of regressivist propaganda and outrageous social commentary that is only marginally less horrifying to slog through than the sequel to “The Human Centipede.” The document starts with an ambitious preamble that laughably claims the American dream has always been one of equal opportunity for all, then raises the stakes by warning this dream is now at risk. How is this dream at risk, you ask? To the RNC and, presumably, their target electorate, nothing says “equal opportunity” like banning abortion without exceptions for rape or incest, codifying Alexander anti-gay discrimination into the Strada constitution itself
REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Mitt Romney and his Vice President Paul Ryan.
with an amendment banning same-sex marriage, and declaring English our official national language. The document condemns family planning education for teenagers, advocating abstinence-only education and preaching abstinence as the only “responsible and respected standard of behavior.” In a masterful twist of words, the document obscures restricting military women from direct combat roles and banning the wearing of military uni-
Hating mass shooters is a waste of time and energy Some gun freedom advocates even go as far to suggest that less gun control would have helped avert these shootings, under the premise that an Twenty-three-year old grocery armed populace could stand up and store employee and ex-marine Terence stop a shooting as it occurs. This loveTyler of New Jersey brought a hand- ly spaghetti western fantasy is just that, gun and an assault rifle to work early however, given the inability of even last Friday morning. There were about trained police officers to stop shooter a dozen of his co-workers still in the Jeffrey Johnson without massive colstore, but most escaped. He killed two lateral damage. before killing himself. The common view taken regardless In July, 24-year-old James Holmes of gun control stance is one of anger strapped on headand vengeance toto-toe ballistic “People are not simply born wards the killer, body armor and reacting to them opened fire in a evil. It is easy to hate these as monsters. crowded Colorado sick individuals for what they While this retheatre, killing 12 have done, but ultimately it is action is natural, and injuring 58. the more productive course to it is also shortAt the end of try to understand.” sighted and ulAugust, nine were timately a waste wounded and one of the powerful was killed outside the Empire State emotional energy brought to bear when Building when New Yorker Jeffrey these tragedies occur. Yes, what these Johnson hunted down and killed for- people do is unthinkable and awful, but mer boss Steven Ercolino, though all our reaction should not be to pour on nine injured were wounded by police hatred and seek revenge. crossfire. People are not simply born evil. It These shootings always stoke the is easy to hate these sick individuals fires of the gun control debate. Sup- for what they have done, but ultimately porters of gun control decry the ease it is the more productive course to try of access to guns, bullets, and ballistic to understand. These people are mengear, while supporters of gun freedom tally ill and we should be using these warn against restricting the rights of tragedies as motivation to ensure sick responsible gun owners on account of people receive care before they reach relatively few violent criminals. the breaking point.
By Alexander Strada Sun managing editor
forms by personnel who wish to protest for gay rights or attend gay weddings as maintaining “military priorities,” “mission readiness,” and as standing against using the military for “social experimentation.” There’s even mention of a flagburning ban. It goes on and on, touching on most every hot button issue with a sort of belligerent pride for their ignorance that is usually reserved for the very drunk. The RNC has taken an extreme and draconian stance on virtu-
ally every issue available to them in a clear attempt to appeal to the most ignorant and prejudiced American voters. It’s not surprising that a political party would attempt to mould itself to appeal to the groups they think can get them elected, the Democrats do this too, but it is impressive to see just how aggressively backwards they’re willing to be, and it remains to see if this will pay off for them in the voting booth.
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Entertainment
Emilee Maciel, executive and entertainment editor
A very ambitious season for Performing Arts ‘12-’13 shows might just be the most interesting yet By Emilee Maciel Western Sun executive editor Golden West College’s Performing Art’s 2012 to 2013 season will be very diverse and rich in variety. Comprising of one workshop, four plays, and an unannounced award-winning Broadway musical, this season will definitely generate a buzz. “Acting for the Camera,” a master class and workshop will be held on
Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. at the Stage West Theater. This workshop is free to any Golden West College students or instructors, as well as any students from Orange Coast College or any other adjacent colleges and high schools. Actors in Orange or the Los Angeles County are welcome for free too. Advanced registration prior to the master class is required. Moderated by Martie Ramm, associate professor of the GWC Theater Arts Department, this workshop will feature the help from three professionals in the field of television, film, commercial production, and acting. These professionals will teach camera-acting techniques, some of which are specifically used in television, film, commercial and internet productions.
The guest speakers include Ron Michaelson, a professional actor for over 30 years who has been in over 500 commercials for brands such as Bud Light and Verizon, Richard Hatem, who is currently the consulting producer for the NBC hit television show “Grimm,” and Anne Marie Howard who has appeared in an off-Broadway production called “Summertree” with Alec Baldwin. The first play of the season will be “Twelve Angry Men” and will run from Oct. 12 through the 21, and will start at 8:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday performances. Written by Reginald Rose and directed by Ramm, this play sounds like it’ll have you on the edge of your seat. Set in the late 1950’s, this court room drama is about a 19 year-old man who has been accused of stabbing his father and now must await judgement where the punishment is a hasty
GUEST SPEAKER Richard Hatem
SPEAKER Anne Marie Howard
death. His life is in the hands of a jury who must collectively agree on whether he’s guilty or not, but it turns out that the jury is at a stand still where one member believes he’s innocent while the others believe that he’s not. How will this young man’s fate be sealed? The final play premiering this year will be “Inspecting Carol,” by Daniel Sullivan and the Seattle Repertory Company and directed by Tom Amen, one of the theater teachers at GWC. Performing on the Main Stage Theater starting from Nov. 9 through the 18, this play combines Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” with Nikolai Gogol’s “The Government Inspector.” This tale of mistaken identity will sure bring out a bunch of laughs. Tickets for both Main Stage Theater performances are $15 for general admission and $13 for students and seniors.
Vietnamese dishes entice adventurer’s palates By Sabino Alcala Western Sun staff writer For those whose mouths are trapped in a bland rut, Brodard Restaurant, in nearby Garden Grove, is a flavorful liberator that is sure to spring guests’ mouths from their culinary doldrums. Located on the fringes of the Vietnamese district at 9892 Westminster Ave., Brodard made its name by serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine to the ethnic residents of Westminster and Garden Grove. Now they’re broadening their clientele to include flavor seekers in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, and many surrounding cities. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a plain white building with little to no pizzazz about it. Potential patrons should not be warded off by this lack of outer beauty; it’s what’s inside that counts after all, and what’s inside at is a clean and simple, but comfortable
environment. Guests arriving at dinner time may have a short wait, about 10 minutes for a small party, which makes it perfect for couples looking for small lines and big flavors. Once seated, patrons are given menus laced with traditional Vietnamese cuisine. The names of all the items are written in the native tongue, but there’s also a thorough English description of the food directly below its name. The selection is heavy on pork, shrimp and duck, but offers beef options for the more conservative palate, such as Goi Bo, a refreshingly tasty marinated beef salad in which hearty, spicy beef is laid over savory vegetables and fresh lettuce. For the slightly more adventurous, Brodard offers tasty finger foods such as Nem Nuong, a Vietnamese pork sausage stuffed into rice paper with daikon, carrots, cucumber, and crushed egg roll, and served with a sweet and savory peanut ginger sauce, and en-
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TWO SAVORY DISHES served at Brodard Restaurant in Garden Grove. trees like Banh Xeo, a deliciously fried rice flour crepe that offers a light crunch and contains a myriad of zesty vegetable flavors and coconut milk, and Com Tay Cam, one of many rice dishes, this one cooked and served in a clay pot containing scrumptious seasoned rice, carrots, snow peas, baby
corn, mushrooms, savory chicken, and plump, succulent shrimp. Brodard accommodates both the taste buds of college students, and their wallets as well; nearly every entrée on the menu is priced under $10, and several, including three of the four previContinued on page 9
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WHAT’S UP Sept 5-18
Come on down to The Long Beach Playhouse Theater, located on 5021 E. Anaheim St., to see “The Changeling,” running till Sept 29. Beatrice doesn’t want to marry her fiancé, so she decides to have him killed, but then the hit man falls in love with her. Only way to see what happens in this bizarre love triangle is to purchase tickets for $24 (general admission).
Emilee Maciel Huntington Beach based Ballet Repertory Theatre’s Fall Festival will be held right here on campus, at the Main Stage Theater on Saturday Sept.15 at 7:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. In its 36 season, they’re mixing classical with contemporary, featuring two summer workshop ensembles, one of them being Snow White. Tickets range from $14 to $18.
Tough girls battling each other on roller skates is what you’ll see at The Rinks, located on 5555 McFadden St. in Huntington Beach as the OC Roller Girls play against the Angel City Derby Girls. Local team Blockwork Orange will face off against the Hollywood Scarlets on Sept 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $13.
If you love eating lobster, than you’ll love going to the Original Long Beach Lobster Festival happening at Rainbow Lagoon Park, just north of Shoreline Dr. starting on Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. till 11 p.m. This 16 annual lobsterfest will be serving-up specialty Maine Lobster. Also enjoy an international food court, beach bars, arts and crafts booths, and live entertainment.
Are foreign TV shows better than American television? By Emilee Maciel Western Sun executive editor I would say I watch a lot of television; throughout the week, on any given day, I have a set schedule of which shows to record to my DVR. The shows that I watch are not only American, but also include shows from the UK or Australia. After watching shows from those two countries, I can’t help but to think if shows aired across the sea, are better than the ones aired here in America. It’s true that many of American shows are stemmed from UK roots, such as “The Office,” “American Idol,” “Wilfred,” and “Who Wants To Emilee Maciel Be A Millionaire?” explains everything But which version is better? I think that depends on your taste level. For example UK comedies seem to be more dry or sarcastic, while American comedy is more vulgar. However, most people prefer television from across the pond for more intellectual reasons. Angela, a contributor for www.withanaccent.com, says, “British television is not necessarily smarter, or at least better, than American television. In some cases when it is, it’s due to the differences in how their television production system works. What needs addressing first is the completely skewed comparison between our terrible reality television and the best that the BBC has to offer. Most of the British me-
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WHICH VERSION OF HIT COMEDY The Office is better, U.S. or U.K.? dia we receive over here is going to be the top, because that’s what American companies import. Thus “all” British TV is going to seem great, because only the cream of the crop is given wide distribution in America.” The Brits definitely do things different over there, even when it comes to producing television shows. After doing some research I found out that Britain only produces six episodes in a given season so they don’t waste time or money producing something their audience won’t like. However here in America, companies spend lots of money to produce one pilot episode, hoping that the series will get picked up. Karl Paloucek, a writer for “Channel Guide Magazine’s” blog quotes actor Jason Isaac who said, “It’s an odd system to be a part of, here, I did a pi-
lot last year for FOX that didn’t get picked up. And to be on something where they spend so much money — it was bigger than most of the British movies I’ve been in. And to know you’re part of hundreds of these things being made, most of which will never be aired — no one will see them and nothing will happen further with them — seems spectacularly inefficient.” Some people think that America rips off other countries television shows, but in reality everyone shares ideas. “America’s Next Top Model” has spread to many countries as well as “The Bachelor.” Different cultures produce different taste levels and integrating these cultures is as easy as watching another countries’ television, if you like having a diverse palate.
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MUSICIAN AND ACTOR MATISYAHU stars alongside actress Natasha Calis in this “reality-based” horror film.
Only basis in reality for ‘The Possession’ is its mediocrity By Jasmine Estrada Western Sun staff writer As I walk into the theater teddy bear in hand I can not help but to feel my chest tighten at the sight of the enormous screen. It was about to introduce me to my first scary movietheater experience. “The Possession,” directed by Ole Bornedal, is the classic story of evil taking advantage of innocence. The main character, Clyde (Jeffery Dean Morgan), a divorced college basketball coach, buys an antique box for his daughter at
a yard sale, unaware that a malicious ancient spirit dwells inside. He then finds himself searching to find a cure for his daughters curse, along with the help from a rabbi, he attempts to face the demon. The movie was filled with suspense, making me scream at the top of my lungs, but at times seemed unnecessary and used just for cheap thrills. Cutting the music to build suspense is a much used trick in horror movies, but it seems that Bornedal used it one too many times because after a while it became overdone.
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As far as the quality of the acting was concerned, it was believable for the most part, aside from some moments of over acting and needless dialogue. The plot line was easy to follow, and the character development flowed very well alongside the story line. The lack of a smooth transition from scene to scene really altered my view of the quality of the movie. Along with a couple awkward scene transitions, its lack of attention to small details, and some shots that were unnecessary, in all the movie did what is was supposed to do. It left me squeezing the life out of my teddy bear with a look of pure shock across my face.
ously mentioned, are priced under $7. Brodard also has dessert available, featuring less expensive treats such as flan, fried bananas, or decadent French macarons. The flavors of the macarons seem to be endless, with flavors such as pistachio, hazelnut, mango-passionate fruit, strawberry, and durian, while priced at $1.25 each, you cant help but to try them all. All in all, Brodard Restaurant is great place to eat on any night of the week, with the exception of Tuesdays on which they are closed, and offers a wide variety of soups, rice dishes, and traditional Vietnamese cuisine that will entreat any palate, from the most conservative, to the adventurous and curious.
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September fun features Dredd, Dylan This month’s entertainment is jampacked and filled with plenty of action. Listed below are a few movies, albums, and videogames just waiting to be released for your viewing, listening, and playing pleasure. n MOVIES “Resident Evil: Retribution” (9/14)starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez. “Dredd 3D” (9/21)- starring Karl Urban, Olivia Thurlby, Lena Headey “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (9/21)- starring Emma Watson, Paul Rudd, Logan Lerman “Looper” (9/28)- starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt “Hotel Transylvania” (9/28)- starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James,
Andy Samburg, Selena Gomez n MUSIC Bob Dylan, “Tempest” (9/11) Dave Matthews Band, “Away From the World” (9/11) The xx, “Coexist” (9/11) The Killers, “Battle Born” (9/18) Band of Horses, “Mirage Rock” (9/18) Mumford & Sons, “Babel” (9/25) Green Day, “¡Uno!” (9/25) Deadmau5, “Album Title Goes Here” (9/25) n VIDEOGAMES “NHL 13” (9/11) “World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria” (9/25) “Dead or Alive 5” (9/25)
“RESIDENT EVIL: RETIBUTION” is coming to video consoles on Sept. 14; The new Green Day recording “Uno” is out on Sept. 25.
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Cool places to shop without leaving home By Emilee Maciel Western Sun executive editor Shopping online works best for so many people because you don’t have to spend gas to do it. And the more you save, the more you can buy. Here are a few of some of the coolest websites that you can shop from the comfort of wherever in your own home. n Mod Cloth Mod Cloth is filled with whimsical and stylish clothes, often with a retro vibe to them. They offer new clothes as well as vintage. Not only do they sell clothes, but also cute things for homes such as room decor and electronics. A unique quality about Mod Cloth is that you can vote on style samples, in the “Be the Buyer” section, that might be sewn and sold exclusively on the site. n Fred Flare Fred Flare is definitely for the quirky-at-heart type of shopper. Both men and women styles are available to shop, making it easy to purchase something for everyone. They also have a high-quality list of brands such as Jeffrey Campbell, Insight, and Betsey Johnson. Like Mod Cloth, Fred Flare also
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sells home accessories, as well as literature, stationary, toys, and novelties. n Fab Fab gives you the option of buying so many things that you can window shop for hours on end. With the chance to buy clothes, gifts, gadgets, furniture, and artwork, Fab is like a one-stop shop for anyone. What makes Fab fabulous, is not just the variety but also the discounted prices. They often sell their stuff a few bucks slashed off the retail price.
Fab, Fred Flare, and Mod Cloth are your online destinations to shop.
“How much trouble did you have getting into your classes and what was the outcome?”
Nohely Ramirez 18, Garden Grove Undecided
Vivian Ly 19, Garden Grove Undecided
Ron Lopino 19, Cypress Psychology
Stephanie Underwood 18, Westminster Undecided
Aubrey Halman 22, Westminster Mathematics
“Getting my classes was super easy. I did it through my high school, so I got registered even before everyone else. So I got everything I wanted. It was perfect.”
“I guess it was pretty hard getting all the classes I need. I was able to get a pretty decent amount of classes. The outcome was pretty good, even though it was rough.”
“So, this year I was waitlisted number two for a class I wanted and the Professor said ‘We’re going to raffle tickets’. Getting classes is a lot like pulling teeth, but the outcome was good. I got twelve units.”
“Getting my classes was very difficult ‘cause they were taken and I was on the waiting list for at least five. I had one class I was registered in and the outcome of it was I actually got twelve out of thirteen units.”
“Well if you are involved in clubs it is hard to balance your classes. However, if you keep an agenda organized then chances are that it will be easier for you to balance your time. Do not procrastinate and study ahead of time. ”
Photos and interviews by Catherine George
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Sports
Sarah Martinez, sports editor
Women’s soccer blanked by Canyon Rustlers will host Palomar Comets Thursday at 3 p.m. By Chelsea Turner and Sarah Martinez Western Sun staff writers
The Golden West Women’s soccer team suffered another loss in the second game of the season as the Canyon Cougars shut out the Rustlers 3-0 at home on Thursday, Aug. 30. The team hopes to have better results when it hosts the El Camino Warriors on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. On Thursday, Sept. 6 the Rustlers hosts the Palomar Comets at 3 p.m. Early on Golden West found themselves struggling early when the Cougars scored within minutes of the game. Despite a sliding tackle effort by defensive player Jennifer Munoz, the Cougars still managed to score. Golden West wasn’t able to recover, and in the second half let in two more goals. Head Coach Rual Ruiz suggests that the team’s losses result in lack of experience, as a majority of the team is incoming freshman. “The girls are really young this year. For many of them this is a whole new level they are playing on. “The team is working to play at a different pace than they’ve played before but we are getting better and better each game,” said Rustler Head Coach
Western Sun photos by Chelsea Turner.
JENNIFER MUNOZ (8) tries to slide tackle the ball in action last week against College of the Canyons. Raul Ruiz. He hopes to help the women get to know each other and watch each of
them come into their own as college players. Ruiz said that the team is coopera-
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tive and wants to learn. He believes that the team will turn it around this year and score some wins.
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Holding out is holding up the fans Players holding out in any sports has been a problem ever since free agency came about in 1978. Most of the Sarah reasons playMartinez ers hold out are because they are unhappy with their current contract and think they deserve more money. Maurice Jones-Drew, a running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, is one of the more recent players to hold out hoping for a new deal, but he is one of the few players it didn’t work out for. Jones-Drew has two years left on a contract he signed three years ago, and is expected to make $4.45 million in 2012, and $4.95 million next year. ‘’I knew it was going to be a difficult situation,’’ Jones-Drew said. ‘’I had two years left. But the way I was raised, the way I grew up, is if you believe something you fight for it. “You fight for whatever you believe. My production stated something. I fought for it, plain and simple.” Even if you are the best person on your team, that doesn’t mean you can’t be traded, and make up the team as a whole. The players that hold out are selfish, because you have players such as Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots, that takes pay cuts or reconstructs his contracts to get better players around him. Tom Brady is one of those players that understand it is a team sport, and he can’t do it alone. Drew Brees quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, was one of the three more named guys that was franchise tagged this season, and his holdout got him a fiveyear $100 million dollar contract, and $60 million is guaranteed. But to keep this money he has to earn it. At the end of the day the NFL is a business, but when players hold out the fans tend not to like them. All the fans care about is the players they love, and the wins and losses of their team. The game shouldn’t be about the money, but their love of the game, and the turn of the century has made players greedy.
Rustler football teams wins an overtime thriller, 25-19 GWC next visits L.A. Harbor College this Saturday, 6 p.m. By Sarah Martinez Western Sun sports editor
Quarterback Zackary Couey lead the Golden West Rustlers to a 25-19 overtime victory over the Canyon Cougars on Saturday, Sept. 1. Golden West hopes to continue its winning ways when the travel to L.A. Harbor Seahawks Saturday, Sept. 8 for a 6 p.m. game. On Saturday, Sept. 15 the team has its home season opener at LeBard Stadium located at Orange Coast College, against the Allan Hancock Bulldogs at 6 p.m. In overtime an injured, limping Couey took over on downs from the Cougars 25-yard-line. To start off the drive Couey was almost picked off by Cash Barden, but the ball was tipped into the hands of Marcus Sanchez for a four-yard gain. The next two passes were incomplete, but on third and six from the 21-yard-line, Couey threw the ball to wide receiver Kyrel Brown for a 14yard gain. The Rustlers gained a new set of downs from the Cougar 7-yard-line, and running back Victor Moananu ran for six yards. On the very next play Couey ran it into the end zone from the 1-yard-line on a quarterback sneak. Couey went
GOLDEN WEST defense (right) played well in opening win. 19-38 and threw for 184 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. “It wasn’t about me to be honest, and all these kids I’ve been working with for past two years, and they were the reason I came back. I couldn’t let them down like that, and there was no way they wouldn’t let me come back,” said quarterback Couey. He was injured early on in the third quarter, but came back, and the team had to adjust to his injury. Golden West went on the board first to get the 3-0 lead, but the Canyons tied it up, and eventually went into the half leading 6-3. “We were a little rough around the edges, both teams were,” said Head Coach Nick Mitchell. In the third quarter a punt was blocked by Omari Williams, and he ran it in for a touchdown, making the score 12-3. Neil Franklin’s extra point was blocked and taken to the house by Mal-
colm Smith on a 98-yard return, and the score become 12-5. With 12:40 to go in the fourth quarter Couey came back into the game and lead his team down the field for 67 yards, where Ryan Watson caught a 2-yard touchdown, and with the extra point good tied the score at 12-12. Later in the same quarter with 35 seconds left in the game Watson scored again by catching a 33-yard pass, and gained the lead 19-12. When time expired quarterback Ryan Kasdorf threw the ball 28 yards, and Tim White caught the pass, and with the extra point good it sent the teams into overtime tied at 19-19. In overtime the Golden West defense came up big, and held the Cougars to a three and out. Both teams had three sacks on the quarterback, and the Canyons fumbled a couple times, and even lost a fumble to GWC Harley Shoffner.
Volleyball set to Scores defend OEC title & Schedules By Leslie Betancourt Western Sun staff writer
As summer comes to an end, school starts and so do the fall sports. After a successful 2011 season, the Orange Empire Conference champions are back. The Golden West women’s volleyball team will be kicking off the season on Wednesday, September 5 at 3 p.m., as the Rustlers take on Reedley College. Head Coach Bill Lawler, was named conference coach of the year and will be returning for another season along with assistant coach Tim Johnson. They will definitely be coming out strong this year with 10 new freshmen and six returners. Kill leaders such as Alyssa Hubbard with 192 kills, Bethanee Boggs, 175 kills, and Alicia Utke with 193 are all returning. The Rustler women’s volleyball team is coming into this season after a 2011 successful record of 19-3 overall and 14-0 in the conference. The Rustlers hope to defend their championship title. Head coach Bill Lawler once said, “They’re feisty.” Some of the upcoming games besides Wednesday, Sept. 5, will be the Fullerton Tournament against Mt. San Antonio at 11 a.m. and Santa Barbara at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15.
n Football Results: Sept. 1 GWC at Canyons, WIN 25-19 OT Upcoming: Sept. 8: GWC at L.A. Harbor, 6 p.m. Sept 15: Allan Hancock at GWC, 6 p.m. n Women’s Soccer Results: Aug. 28: GWC at Miramar, LOST 3-1 Results: Aug. 30: Canyons vs. GWC, LOST 3-0 Upcoming: Sept. 4: El Camino vs. GWC, 3 p.m. Sept. 6: Palomar vs. GWC, 3 p.m. n Men’s Soccer Upcoming: Sept. 6: GWC at Cerritos, 4 p.m. Upcoming: Sept. 7: El Camino vs. GWC, 3 p.m. Sept. 11: San Diego vs GWC, 3 p.m. n Women’s Volleyball Upcoming: Sept. 5: Reedley College vs. GWC, 3 p.m. Upcoming: Sept. 15: Fullerton Tournament, GWC vs. Mt. San Antonio, 11 a.m. Upcoming: Sept. 15: Fullerton Tournament, GWC vs. Santa Barbara, 1 p.m.
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