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LariaT Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Volume 43, Issue 3

ASIVC expands to accomodate EVELYN CAICEDO

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and Saddleback student Sean Coueuas, 27, business, receive info on troop transition programs at the Veterans Resource Fair.

Saddleback a resource for veterans KYLIE CORBETT On campus, there are two different groups that are specifically devoted to veterans; the VETS Program and the Veterans Club.

Terence Nelson, co-advisor of the Veterans Club, is the assistant dean of counseling and oversees five programs.

One of the five programs is the Veterans Education and

Transition Services (VETS), which acts as a stepping stone for veterans, active duty military, and dependants.

“Though the program is only one year old, VETS has been recognized by the State Senate and Assembly for our work,” Nelson said.

Last week on Thursday Sept 23, the Veterans Club hosted their first resource fair of the year, informing veterans about the guidance and support they can receive.

“The club meets twice a month and has been quite active. Members not only used the Resource Fair on Thursday, but also volunteered for the event. Service is quite im-

portant to us,” Nelson said.

Nelson believes the campus has a lot to offer to veterans, allowing them to have a helping hand.

The veteran’s club has always had many goals , one of them including the way they work with their members.

“The goal is to increase the college community’s understanding of the needs and challenges that returning veterans face while building a sense of community among our student veterans in order to increase peer-to-peer support and advocacy,” Nelson said.

Bryson Medlock, 32, software ngineering, served in the United States Marine Corps from

1999 to 2003 and is now vice president of the Veterans club.

One of the club’s goals is to make veterans aware of the help they can get while achieving a post secondary education.

“A lot of veterans don’t know the benefits they are entitled to. Some do know, but have no clue on how to get started,” Medlock said.

Hoping to shape a comfortable transition for those who want to accomplish success, one of the club’s fundamental ideas is peer-to-peer support.

Medlock said he found his transition from active duty status to civilian life difficult.

“Sometimes it takes us awhile to understand civil-

ians and civilian life after being immersed in military life for 4 or more years,” he said.

Throughout his involvement in the club, Medlock hopes to help veterans achieve their goals without running into the problems he had along the way.

“Our purpose is to provide a fellowship of like-minded individuals in order to create a network of student veterans to provide and enhance professional and leadership development,” Medlock said.

Anthony Belot, one of the club members, political science, served in the Marine Corps.

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Obama talks education STEPHANIE PLEŠE University and college students had the opportunity to speak with President Barack Obama on September 27 at 9 a.m. in a phone conference.

Obama discussed the priorities of the White House and the effect the government has on students. He expressed concerns about the decline in college graduations for America’s youth. One of his most important goals is to ensure that “every young person gets the best education possible,” said Obama.

His agenda for increasing the amount of college graduates in the country include making college more affordable. He plans to change the way student

loans are given, as well as create a policy ensuring banks use their resources to give loans meant for students and to the right people. He also hopes to increase the value of Cal grants, to keep up with inflation, and to simplify financial aid forms.

He plans to create change in the current rate of college graduates. His plans include bringing America back to #1 from #12 in the world in numbers of college graduation rates by 2020.

Adding to his plans for change, Obama told the current generation to get involved.

“You can’t sit it out,” Obama said. “It’s up to students to finish [college], but we can help remove some barriers.”

He encourages students to get active and learn where

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their money is going when they pay tuition. Knowing whether the 32 percent increase of fees in the UC system is due to the requirement of more teachers, or because the cafeteria hired a chef, will help students understand the value of their money.

“You’re not going to a university to join a spa; you’re going there to learn so that you can have a fulfilling career,” Obama said. One of the things he is working to do is to “figure out how can we get control of costs” and to refocus attention on the “primary function of a university.”

For any doubters of our generation’s well being, Obama said that the land of opportunity is continuing to grow. “There’s still billions of people around

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DIALED IN: President Obama talks on the phone to college reporters

the world who want to come here,” he said, “they know that this is, for all our problems, still the land of opportunity. “ The DREAM act is one of his proposed solutions. It is a bill that will stop “punishing young people” who may have not been documented but have grown up as Americans to gain citizenship through higher education and military service.

The Post 9-11 G.I. bill is another proposed bill that will provide

financial support specific to education for individuals in the service after September 11.

Obama ended by reminding everyone to participate in the upcoming election. “I want everybody to be well informed and to participate,” Obama said. “If you do, then I feel very optimistic about the country’s future.”

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Our fellow school companion, Irvine Valley College, this year has had a major turn around with the amount of students active on campus.

Due to club members in record breaking numbers, Irvine Valley College’s Student Government (ASIVC) is now making new positions in order to fit the incoming students.

“What we most succeed at this year is getting more members. We have no empty chairs,” Patrick McDonald, ASIVC president, said. “I think right now we have at least 28 to 35 members when last year we only had 16, so we have doubled in that aspect.”

Most students have probably joined not only to be a part of something so great but also because of the many benefits that ASIVC gives to the students on campus. Some of these benefits include: priority registration, transcript notification, speaking skills, and getting to know many people that normally wouldn’t be met with. ASIVC members would get the chance to see how the campus works from the inside and outside.

For some students that attend both Saddleback College and IVC then they are eligible to apply to both school’s clubs and student governments.

“If [a student] wants to join clubs at Irvine Valley College and is from Saddleback what we recommend [the students] to do is to have an established GPA [at IVC],” McDonald said. “So if somebody is taking classes at saddleback and IVC then they are more than welcome to come and participate in our clubs and/or in our government.”

The ASIVC program is simply for the representation of the students on campus and to make sure they cater to all the needs and wants of the students. For an example, last year for finals week the ASIVC government decided to pass out donuts, coffee, pencils, and scantrons to the students for free for four days, twice a day.

“We know how everyone is panicking for finals week. They are hungry and they are running late,” Meghan Pumphrey, ASIVC secretary, said. “We just try to help the students out and be there for them and represent them through government.”

Saddleback and Irvine are totally different campuses; not only in the diversity of students but everything as a whole.

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Saddleback’s ASG and Irvine’s ASIVC only have a few moments in the year when both collaborate on issues including basketball homecoming game, and the postion of the student trustee, one who represents both schools.

There is a debate on how the student is picked fairly each year. Saddleback wants the position to be alternated each year and Irvine believes that picking a person who is right for the job should be elected.

“The problem with [alternating] is that sometimes the person who is running for it is not always qualified for [the position],” Pumphrey said. “I’d rather have the best person rather than alternating. If they are the best [person] then that is fine.”

ASIVC believes in working together more often in events more than the homecoming game because it would be better to have more opinions and views on each decision.

McDonald said that he would like to interact with Saddleback and to be able to speak to Saddleback’s president to see how they run things, but he said that the opportunity has not come.

ASG involved in campus COURTNEY HUNTER

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he Associated Student Government (ASG) is responsible for Saddleback’s main events and activities and actively involving themselves in student life.

Blood drives, club fairs, homecoming and campuswide barbeques are just a few of the events ASG helps to plan and participate in. They also involve themselves with campus-wide committees like the President’s Council and the Budget Committee.

Participating in ASG provides valuable skills, said ASG President Melissa Fereci. “ASG also provides an excellent opportunity to have a voice in policy making on campus.”

Policy involvement includes representing students in their clubs and committees all over campus.

“There is a strong correlation between student involvement and academic achievement,” said Fenerci. Leadership and communication skills are both must-haves in the current job market, she said.

“Not only is it going to look amazing on your college application,” said ASG member Joseph Hassine, 18, sociology, “you will meet up with a lot of people you wouldn’t have met otherwise.”

Hassine had been on his high

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addleback College Library is joining across the state in participating in Snapshot Day on October 4.

This event is to help show the importance of academic, public, and special libraries and library systems to the state of California.

Snapshot Day will capture data to create a compelling picture of library services in California. The results will show how many people use California’s libraries on any given day and will provide a critical tool for all of us to use.

The California Library Association, to show how libraries

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W E D N E S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 2 9 , 2 0 1 0 “We could probably work together more often, but it would take coordination between the presidents and the advisors and as well as the actual students involved in each ASG,” Pumphrey said. “So it makes it very complicated to get together. And it would probably be a lot of paperwork.”

ASIVC wants to make things easier and make college more enjoyable for the students so throughout the year they get vendors to entertain the campus as well as making events such as the Halloween Spectacular or the Multicultural Day. Just recently the student government has been under consideration of changing their mascot. Currently IVC is the lasers.

McDonald said he would like something that revolved around a beach theme such as sharks or hammerheads. The results to this decision should be coming about sometime this year.

“When I started out I didn’t know anyone and I was a little timid, but now that I have been through student government and finally became comfortable enough to run for ASIVC president,” McDonald said, “I have learned a lot of new things, I have met a lot of new people, and I think overall it has made me grow at least 110 percent of when I started here. ASIVC is awesome!” ecaicedo0@saddleback.edu

school’s ASG and loved it so much he decided to join Saddleback College’s ASG program.

“I’ve only been on it a month and it’s already improved my leadership skills,” he said.

The blood drive was Saddleback’s most recent event, and while Hassine did not participate, “Brent Talmer, our vice president, did a great job,” he said. The event was very successful, even more so when compared with last year.

“We’ve been hosting the blood drive for as long as I’ve been here,” said Brent Talmer, ASG vice president. ASG managed the room reservations, the food donations, event publicity and more. “We did everything except the draining of blood,” said Talmer.

To check eligibility for joining ASG, the student development office is open for potential ASG members. For eligibility, students must have at least 5 units of enrolled classes and 2.0 gpa.

Methods of joining include being elected in the spring, turning in applications, joining or starting a club, or volunteering for campus events.

Attending Diversity Student Council meetings is another way to join up with ASG, which hold regular meetings on Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

ASG Events Cabinet and the Student Senate hold meetings in SSC 211 and the ASG Inter Club Council hold their meetings in SSC 212.

For more information about ASG events, go to www.saddle back.edu/asg/events.html. chunter9@saddleback.edu provide invaluable services to California citizens, will add the results collected to those of other libraries across California.

Additionally, by holding Snapshot Day events, for which promotional materials such as poster or flyer templates, graphics, bookmark templates, and sample press releases have been provided, libraries can also use the day as a public relations effort to showcase the library to the community.

The California Library Association has developed resources to make taking part in Snapshot Day as easy as possible. Their staff, and a team of librarians from all library types are on hand to help you plan and manage students’ Snapshot Day.

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Saddleback honors society to recruit MATT GARVEY

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hi Theta Kappa is a prestigious honor society that develops leadership, scholarship and fellowship amongst the brightest students at two year colleges. At Saddleback College it is one of the largest student organizations.

Phi Theta Kappa is not open to all students. To be eligible for membership students must have completed 12 units and maintain a 3.5 or higher gpa. The high standards make this group available only to students who go above and beyond in the classroom.

“The members here are some of our best students. They finish here and go on to some of the finest institutions in the United States,” said faculty advisor Kevin O’Connor, Dean of liberal arts and learning resources.

Members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible for $37 million worth of scholarships. These transfer scholarships are offered by over 700 colleges and universities. For students who are excelling in the classroom access to this type of scholarship money is a huge incentive to joining Phi Theta Kappa.

At some campuses around the country the honor of being inducted as a member of Phi Theta Kappa comes at the end of an academic career and is simply a fantastic addition to a resume. However, at Saddleback College the honor society has tried to focus on the fellowship and philanthropic goals by involving members in projects throughout the year.

President of Phi Theta Kappa at Saddleback College, Michael Clute, 34, fine arts, said they attended an international meeting of Phi Theta Kappa last year in Florida to learn about how to be a philanthropic organization that can make a difference on its home campus.

Part of being a strong chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is to not only succeed in the classroom but also to be leaders around campus and in the community.

“We have a college project and a community project lined up for this year. We are getting together a forum, kind of like a town-hall forum, to open up a dialogue in terms of the status of the financial situation with education here in California,” said Clute. They hope to involve legislators, instructors, and students in the discussion.

“Another project will be an honors’ gala that will incorporate all the honor societies and merit based groups to celebrate their achievements,” said Clute.

Invitations for the 2010 induction will be going out sometime in the near future.

“We can have as many as 500 to 700 students eligible for Phi Theta Kappa which is really quite a compliment for the college,” said O’Connor.

Most of the invitations will be made through e-mails.

“I was invited to join Phi Theta Kappa in fall 2009 and I attended meetings all last spring. I really love being a part of the college and I’m hoping to organize a fundraiser this year,” said Kelly Scott, 20, b iochemistry.

This semester’s induction ceremony will be held on November 22. New members will bring family and friends to acknowledge their achievements in higher education. “It’s a great chance for us to honor the sacrifices that students have made to maintain such a prestigious goal,” said Clute.

Phi Theta Kappa at Saddleback College has a great record in terms of members inducted and returning members. The honor society will be a stable of Saddleback College for years to come. mgarvey1@saddleback.edu

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HONORS SOCIETY: Instructor and faculty adviser Basil Smith discusses the upcoming year with Phi Theta Kappa members.

Veteran opportunities

those who want to attend.

“We are doing our best to get all the vets involved and would love for everyone to come out and support these events,” Medlock said. An-

other way to become a part of the club is by visiting the VETS Center or sending an email to vetsoutreach@saddleback.edu.

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Encouraging vets to excel in their academic life, Belot thinks it is important to participate in extra-curricular activities like club life.

“It ensures a competitive resume during the application process [for] vets intending to transfer to a UC, Cal-State, or private school,” he said.

The clubs’ support however, goes beyond just the campus of Saddleback.

“We [also] support families and our brothers and sisters still on active duty here and abroad,” Medlock said.

There are a number of opportunities and resources that come along if one chooses to get involved.

“We have access to military scholarships, camaraderie with fellow vets, internships, and work hand in hand with the Vets center,” Medlock said.

The club also has a Facebook page; it can be found as “Saddleba ck College Veterans Club,” and will contain all of their upcoming events for

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ARTS

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Fine Arts extravaganza draws art students tion. “EARTH: Fragile Plan- tribute to social and ecoet” expresses the state of our logical consciousness.

The goal of illustration is to planet in the form of print.

During this term the art is elicit an emotional response comprised of not just paint from the viewer that will but also darkroom techniques. change the way they see the Words cannot properly de- world and hopefully inspire some to become scribe the exhibition, take “With such inspiring more active in the time and art, the society hopes effecting change for a better world. stop by to make your own opin- to build awarness This project will reach out ions and ideas. and bring people to to a varied comWith no fee munity of stuof entry you’ve action.” nothing to lose. dents, educators, “The Society’s mission artists and the public at large. of promoting the art and apWith such powerful and inpreciation of illustration spiring art, the Society hopes through exhibits, lectures and to build awareness, bring education will be supported people to action and help on all three levels through make a difference,” From this high profile exhibit. www.societyillustrators.org.

Coming soon in various dates The Society hopes that through this exhibit the field of October “Bat Boy” hits the of illustration will help con- scene. Performance dates are October 8 , 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

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hat’s happening in the Fine Arts building this semester?

Boots on the ground The Lariat finds out.

Just a quick walk by the Fine Arts Building will show what is happening.

There are many artists working outside in the sun and fresh air to help give them inspiration.

The artists preferred not to comment and would much rather stay focused at the job at hand.

This is admirable in an artist’s ability to work on their projects and not get sidetracked.

“Bat Boy the musical” and “EARTH: Fragile Planet” are the two most prevalent events happening Arts Department.

If you can find the time this fall walk over to the Saddleback College Art Gallery and check out the newest exhibi-

Dylan Lujano?Lariat Staff

PAINTINGS OF LIFE MADE STILL: (Above) The colorful banners leading the way to the exhibits. (Above-right) Sketches by David Kong drawn from live models. David uses coal and pencil to create his pieces.

at 8PM and October 9, 10, 16, 17 at 3PM in the studio theatre.

These are the only days to catch a classic love story with a serious bite. Tickets may be purchased noon-4PM, Tuesday through Saturday at the rates of $13 general; $12 students/ seniors; $9 Saddleback Community with ASB card.

A poster promoting the event reads “This delicious twist on the modern day musical comedy tells the amazing story of a strange boy with pointy ears, his struggle to find a place in a world that shuns him, and the love that can create both miracles and madness.”

Many things are happening at Saddleback but the place to be is and always will be the Arts Department. kmiller@saddleback.edu

French film wows Saddleback LAUREN ECHOLS

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nternational Film Festival. Monsieur Ibrahim is a French film, The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best foreign film. Directed by Francois Dupeyron.

The film was presented on Thursday, September 23rd and Carmenmara Hernandez- Bravo, Professor, Spanish Language, Literature, Culture and Civilization Chair, Foreign Language department hosted the event.

Before the film was shown everyone in the room stood around and talked to one another and there was some delicious food. The crème puffs were every ones favorite it seemed like. There was a couple at the event that spoke French, which was really cool, and they were really excited to see the film.

The film begins in a workingclass neighborhood in paris in the 1960s. The main character, Moise Schmidt ( Momo), is a young jewish boy growing up without a mother and with a father afflicted by crippling depression. Momo is fascinated by this elderly Turkish Muslim man, Ibrahim Demirci who runs the grocery store across the street from the boys apartment.

Their relationship develops and Momo feels closer to Ibrahim than his own father. Ibrahim adopts momo after his own father leaves him and commits suiside. Momo and Ibrahim go on a journey to Ibrahims homeland Turkey in their brand new car.

On their journey, Momo learns to slow down and savor the worlds beauty through his senses, and to open his heart to the wanders around him.

The climax of their time together is when Ibrahim takes the young boy to witness the whirling dervishes in Istanbul. He explains this form of prayer to Momo.

Ibrahim says “ when you dance, your heart sings. They spin around in their hearts, and god is in their hearts.” Ibrahim also taeches Momo the value of what a smile can do.

This is a movie that will fill you with happiness.

It’s a story of inter faith acceptance and understanidng during a confusing a tough time.

I would recommend this movie, and I would see it again. Everyone will get there own wonderful perspective on the movie.

Lauren Echols/ Lariat Staff

TALKING FRENCH: Instructor Carmenmara Hernandez-Bravo teaches foreign language and leads many of the language clubs.

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FOOD GALORE: Mrs. Hernandez-Bravo brings refreshments for people to eat during the preview. Several students volunteer to help out.

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Classic alternatives

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ifty percent of 18-24 year olds consider themselves occasionally going to the movie theater, and an additional 20 percent attend frequently, according to the Theatrical Market Statistics in 2009.

With the average viewer seeing 6.5 films a year and tickets averaging $7.50 in as recent as 2009 according to the National Association of Theater Owners, that’s roughly $50 out of your pocket every year to see about 13 hours of film. Want some popcorn too, maybe a drink?

Cough up another $10, and you wind up spending $17.50 for a couple hours, double it if you’re paying for your date.

Now I don’t know about other folks, but I was raised pretty cheap, and living in Orange County has only developed my tendency to pinch pennies. So

ing, they can be as funny or as scary as you can imagine.

Take those fancy special effects for example. Sure, they can portray realistic depictions on what would happen if you were cut up with a chainsaw, but aside from being gross, it’s not that scary.

If you want scary, try the original “Night of the Living Dead.”

The psychological trauma will have you on the edge of your seat and your mouth drop at the end.

Then try “The Exorcist,” and see how “Saw IV” compares.

And while “Knocked Up” and “The Hangover” have introduced a new generational reality humor, “Some Like It Hot” and “Duck Soup” have always been funny. Gentlemen, watch “Blazing Saddles” with your girlfriend and if she doesn’t laugh at the campfire and beans scene, you have permission to break up on grounds that she has no sense of humor.

For quality acting, try a previous generation’s Meryl Streep named Katharine Hepburn (no, not related to Audrey, but there’s another classic actress). “The African Queen” and “Bringing Up Baby” are just a few films

she dazzled the screen with.

And ladies, for a tear-jerker, try out “A Star is Born,” the original with Janet Gaynor.

This film is especially relevant today despite being made in 1937, since the main character struggles through much of the film between her career and her love life.

The best part about all of these old films is that not only are they cheaper than going to the theater, they’re educational.

“The Best Years of Our Lives” gives amazing acting performances in a depiction of veterans adjusting in the aftermath of World War II. “Citizen Kane,” is practically a biography of William Randolph Hearst, otherwise known as the indirect creation of TMZ and USA Today.

So don’t limit yourself to choosing from watching “The Switch” or “Piranha 3D,” because you know how those movies will end. Get to your video store, click on Netflix, or even go to your local library for some great classic films. Your hard-earned cash will thank you.

quences. Democratically elected president Salvador Allende was dead, a 17 year fascist dictatorship began under Augusto Pinochet, a few thousands of innocent people were executed, and plenty more were tortured and imprisoned.

As the so-called bearers of democracy and freedom, the United States showed none of these qualities on that infamous day. Instead they showed their true colors. This was US imperialism in its most crude form, it was raw terror.

So, how could Americans even dare to have pride in a country that committed far worse atrocities than Al-Qaeda?

Surely some may recall the coup in history. The reason is because that it is the American way to do so. Hypocrisy is imbedded in American culture. In America we condemn terrorism while also being the largest terrorist state on earth. September 11, 1973 is just one example of this.

The American people and government share the following in common: they rarely acknowledge their wicked actions against other peoples/countries.

Not because they are ashamed of them, but because they do not want to appear to have evil intentions for the people of the world in order to maintain their dominance, although in reality, they really do.

Our government makes us think we have the inalienable right to maneuver across the globe and shape it in the way we think it should look. However, the minute another country wants to intervene in our business or attack us on our soil, they make it look like the action was a sin against god. Eventually, they force the following idiotic question on the American public, “How could anyone ever hate us?” Only an ignorant person would ponder on this question as if it were a real brain buster. The question appears to be puzzling to the untrained ear but it really isn’t. They hate us because we exude unadulterated disregard for the well being of others in the world.

The American patriot looks at his eternally red stained hands and sees the blood that is not his. He knows he is responsible for it being there but refuses to

acknowledge it and goes along with his day knowing that his previous actions have secured his hegemony. He cannot even distinguish the blood from being of Latin America, Asia, Africa or the Middle East. He just knows it is foreign blood and tries to hide it by putting his hands in his pockets. The only problem is his hands are too big for his pockets. So his actions are there for the world to observe and recall.

Black militant George Jackson said it best when he described Western governance in his book Soledad Brother as such, “Prying, nosy, schizophrenic, domineering, psychoneurotic people press you from all sides. They remain in a continual state of agitation, always on the brink of doing something maniacal!”

To be patriotic on such a miserable day is wrong. Leave the politics alone on the day’s anniversaries. Just let the victims be present in your thoughts.

much a social butterfly. But, I did not like the concept of school and was sick of being in that small stupid town. I wanted to become more cultured and experience things unheard of in New Hampshire. I had always wanted to go back to California and I knew as soon as I graduated that’s where I would be.

I decided I was going to attend Saddleback, despite my lack of interest for continuing my education. I am the oldest grandchild, and this is what you are supposed to do. Go to high school, graduate then go to college, get a career, start a family and live a wonderful happy life. But, it didn’t exactly turn out that way.

I had a hard time meeting friends and felt very much out of place. I think of myself as very outgoing and likeable person. I just didn’t feel

like people out here understood me. I wasn’t “Orange County” enough for them.

I dropped out of college after a few semesters and entered the full time working world. I loved making money but was still falling short to what I really wanted my life to be. The working world was much different than I had pictured it.

People were rude and not nice.

I met people who I thought were genuine only to find out a year later they were complete phonies. I was not use to having people enter and exit my life so abruptly and carelessly. But, I knew I had to keep trucking along and would make it work out in California no matter what.

All I really knew was what I learned growing up back east.

I was willing and wanted to feel like I belonged so badly. I made the best of the situation

as I could. . I knew I was not going to get anywhere sitting in my room feeling bad and thinking about going back to New England. There is nothing there for me. I forced myself to get out of my comfort zone and meet new people.

Now, four years later, I have come a long way.

I would have never have imagined my life turning out this way. I am so proud of myself!

If I didn’t step out of my comfort zone, by removing myself from familiar faces and places, I would never have gained the tools and knowledge that I have today. I am more independent, cultured and confident than before. I know I can conquer and accomplish anything. If you can make it here in California, you can make it anywhere.

September 11, 1973

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for me, spending $20-$40 dollars in one night is like parting with two weeks’ worth of groceries, and for a movie I might not enjoy, it’s not worth it.

And with movies like “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeaquel” coming out I can hardly say I’m impressed with the array of films lined up for us consumers. Some of the top grossed box office movies in 2009 included “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” and “2012,” neither of which the critics praised too highly.

So why are we watching these films? Probably because they are new, have neat special effects, and have catchy trailers.

Well I’m telling you to ditch those films. If you want to save money and still watch quality movies, I have the answer for you (and no, it isn’t downloading them illegally).

They’re called “classics,” and you can find them at your video store.

You might be thinking, “Outdated,” but you are wrong, and here’s why: “Young Frankenstein,” “The Godfather,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and so on. Classic films don’t have to be bor-

ommemorations, memorials, and vigils where held nationwide on September 11, 2010 to remember the lives lost from the World Trade Center attacks of 2001.

But on that day, something extremely odd happened (which happens every year). Along with appropriately mourning the dead, many Americans decided to display their feelings of patriotism toward their country. If only Americans remembered what happened on September 11, 1973, they would not have behaved so inconsiderately and hypocritically.

Before September 11, 2001 there was September 11, 1973, except on that day, Americans were the terrorists. The country of Chile experienced a military coup lead by the United States government. The insurrection resulted in many horrific conse-

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grew up in a small New England town that seemed so boring to me.

Where there is an abundance of nature and a lack of culture. An area filled with beautiful lakes and snowy m o u n tains, yet the opportunities there are slim to none. But how am I suppose to pursue my dreams in a big city and leave the Cheerslike atmosphere, “where everyone knows your name?”

High school finally came and boy was I ready to get that over and done with. I was popular, had lots of friends and was very

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CAMPUS COMMENT Courtney Hunter, Lauren Echols & Dylan Lujano

Where do you stand on the legalization of marijuana?

Brandon Hibbard, 18, Cello Mastry, “I don’t think we should legalize marijuana, my brother was driving high and killed someone and didn’t even realize it, now he has 20 years in jail.”

Evette Marcarian, 17, Undecided, “No, just for people with health problems, because people will take advantage of it.”

Zak Kaplin, 19, Undecided, “All down for that.

Cause I like to smoke pot, and it has good medicinal value, and its better then using hard drugs.”

Joe Santo, 22, Film, “Do it! It will help stimulate the economy, maybe lower crime rate and get rid of the drug dealers.”

Maria Wooden, 24, Nursing, “It doesn’t hurt anyone, I don’t personally do it. The effects aren’t bad, and getting drunk is a lot worse.”

Rebecca Kinsella, 20, Sociology/History, “I think that it would benefit the economy, since its already heavily used in our society. It would help our debt, recession, and taxes.”

Christina Kolcheva, 18, Undecided, “I don’t care, just let people do what they want ...”

Eric Lund, 19, Communications, “Go for it. It will boost taxes and help our economy, but I think it should be restricted to people 21 and up.”

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California dreaming

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Salsa club unites people of different backgrounds for dancing Students of all ages and diversities learn how to move JULIE TRAN

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ance instructors Ishmael Mendoza and Rachel Lawrence moved to the beat of the music as they glided across the dance floor. Saddleback’s very own Salsa Club has been a long-standing tradition for 10 – 15 years with numerous participants attending the class.

The lessons are held every Tuesday night from 9:00 – 10:30 p.m. in PE 301 and despite the late hours, the dance room was full of eager students.

Named “Club of the Year” in 2005 – 2006, the Salsa Club is one of the most popular programs Saddleback College offers to its students. From beginning dancers to professionals, students of all skill levels, ages, and cultural backgrounds come to PE 301 to learn salsa.

Ishmael Mendoza was a former student at Saddleback College and he became a salsa dance instructor by Spanish professor Carmenmara HernandezBravo’s request. Now, he still teaches the dance to both amateurs and professionals.

Rachel Lawrence serves as Mendoza’s dance partner and she is also a former Saddleback student. Coming from a background of ballet, she has been teaching salsa for eight years.

When asked about her interest in salsa dancing, Lawrence replied, “I loved the Spanish culture behind salsa dancing and I’ve always been fascinated with it!” For others, salsa is a

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CONCENTRATION: Kelly Houtenville, 20, interior design, partners with Brent Palmer, 21, cultural anthropology, as they move to the rhythmic beats of salsa. gateway for people to get reconnected with their native heritage.

Adriarana Avilez, 18, biology, said that her Latina background sparked her personal interest to take up the dance.

Nadim Sadrizadreh, 19, computer science, is the president of the Salsa Club and from his native country of Honduras, he said that everyone knows how to dance there and it brings cultural significance to his heritage.

Karen Huerta, 20, psychol-

ogy/Spanish, serves as the vicepresident of the club. From her involvement with salsa dancing, she said that it improved her dance skills as well as reinforced stronger bonds with her culture.

Some students are drawn to the dance simply because of its movements or they want to try a new experience. Vanessa Klink, 18, undecided, said , “I think salsa dancing is full of passion and I love the music.”

A few of the attendees at the salsa lessons were part of Hernandez-Bravo’s Spanish class.

She gives out three extra credit points to those who attend a salsa lesson at the college.

Jerry Gavard, 20, general education, said, “I am taking the class because I want to pass Spanish, but I do want to meet new people!”

Hernandez-Bravo is the adviser of the Salsa Club and she believes that the lessons are

uniting the Saddleback student community in terms of diversity and age demographics. “All of the diversities mixing with each other help the [student] community unite as a whole,” she said .

From her observation, there was a mixture of Caucasian, Latino, and Asian students trying to learn how to dance salsa.

There were also people of older age who were immersed in the dance experience and had plenty of fun.

The Salsa Club is a testament to the college’s spirit and how people can join together to create something new. Through salsa dancing, students can express themselves through music, movement, and emotion.

Not only will students be able to experience these aspects, they will be doing so while being immersed in a culture rich in passion and tradition. jtran82@ivc.edu

Springtime in Salamanca for students

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LAUREN ECHOLS

rom January 28 to April 10, Carmenmara Hernandez-Bravo, professor of Spanish Language, and Culture, will be taking any student who would like to participate in the study abroad program in Salamanca, Spain.

Surrounded by mountains and situated to the north of the Tormes River, the University of Salamanca dates back to 1218, making it the third oldest university in Europe.

Apart from the university, Salamanca is also known for its many monuments and special architecture, such as the two cathedrals and the House of Shells.

Students arriving to the university will be provided with an orientation. In addition students will be given information about the residence hall or introduced to a Spanish family in which they will be staying with.

A practical tour of the city will be given to help the students get Photos by Lauren Echels/Lariat Staff oriented and a welcome recepLEADER: Carmenmara Hernandez-Bravo, Spanish professor, will be taking students to Salamanca. tion dinner that evening cel-

ebrating everyone’s arrival. The first day students will be given a placement exam to determine their level of Spanish in order to place them in an appropriate Spanish language class.

Students will have a total of four or five hours of class time everyday. The first two hours will consist of Spanish Language instruction, whether a student is at the beginner or intermediate level.

Beginners will have a third hour of vocabulary building followed by a fourth hour language lab or communication activities.

Intermediate students will take various chosen culture or special language skills classes for the remaining three hours.

Students will be released to eat the main meal of the day with their home stay families or in the residence hall cafeteria.

The afternoons are usually reserved for special socio-cultureal or recreational activities such as swimming, horseback riding (minimum participation required for some activities).

Students will be provided

with all basic study materials such as course textbooks, photocopies, classroom handouts and a complementary folder to help students stay organized.

The total fee to study in Salamanca, Spain is $6,750.

If anyone is interested in this program, contact Carmenmara Hernandez-Bravo at 949-5824985 or her email at chernandezb@saddleback.edu lechols1@saddleback.edu

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Student outreach aides are know-it-alls JAMES MALONEY

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ttracting new members to any kind of club, organization, or establishment is always a major part of keeping it running.

People come and go, and to have a steady flow of each, action must be taken to help maintain the balance.

The Student Outreach Center of Saddleback College does just this and more.

The primary role of the Student Outreach Center is to appeal to potential students with information about the college.

The center achieves this in various ways, mainly through high school visits, college fairs, campus tours, and other types of community outreach.

Student Outreach aides are in charge of these tasks, as they are

the ones who mostly venture out to attract new students, whether handing out fliers in the quad at a local high school or giving informative classroom lectures with an assistant.

The outreach aides’ helpfulness isn’t limited to just outside Saddleback College. They participate in several campus events, and help the newcomers and wanderers who simply don’t know where to go.

The newly established Student Information Center is the perfect place to be if you have any general questions about anything other than counseling services, as an outreach aide is most likely waiting there to help or direct you.

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator Leslie Humphrey says “Our outreach aides are a versatile group of exceptional

individuals who are very dedicated to what they do. “ On campus, outreach aides are also a large part of what makes coordinated events such as Welcome Week, Family Night, and Senior Day possible.

If you get the chance, stop by during one of these events, you won’t want to miss it! jmaloney1@saddleback.edu

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HELPFUL: The aides at the Student Outreach Center are willing to assist potential college students.

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Gauchos take the sting out of Hornets Soccer gets their first win in league game MATT GARVEY

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College on Friday winning 3-0. A fast start allowed

Saddleback to control the match throughout.

At the three minute mark a crossing pass sent in from Casey Zeffiro was scored on

by Victoria French. Zeffiro advanced from her defensive position to put pressure on the Fullerton goalie and the result was an early lead.

Its tough for any team to play from behind. It was like the Fullerton Hornets were

DODGE: Casey Zeffiro

PHOTO BY STEPHANIE PLESE/ SPORTS EDITOR

fakes around the

chasing after the wind and of course was never able to catch it.

Saddleback increased the lead 21 minutes into the match when Kaelyn Kaichi scored on an assist from Valerie

Mira Costa defense towards the goal, leading the women to a win similar to their win this week against Fullerton.

Hlozek. The offensive attack was too much for Fullerton who are now 1-3 in Orange Empire Conference (OEC) play.

Zeffiro added to her earlier assist with a goal of her own

in the second half. The pass this time came from the foot of Diane Kim. The connection was the exclamation point on the fantastic teamwork that characterized the day.

Capping off the shutout was the play of goalie Kristen Egner who had four saves on the day.

Saddleback now holds the record of 5-2-1 on the season and 1-2 in OEC

league. The next match will be Friday against Santa Ana at JSerra High School.

Football prevails over Victorville

touchdown.

Despite Victorville’s attempt to get back in the game, Saddleback was still ahead at the end of the first half, 21-13.

During the second half, Saddleback completed four consecutive touchdowns.

Woodland had a 45-yard run with Reilly throwing three additional passes for touchdowns.

Reilly completed 17 of his 26 attempts, for 204 yards.

Woodland gained 210 all-purpose yards, coming through with a total of three touchdowns for Saddleback.

“We played as a team,” said Travis Nakamura “Everybody stayed focused…the loss gave us the energy to making our record better,” Nakamura said.

This upcoming Saturday, Saddleback will play at Cerritos College at 6p.m.

KYLIE CORBETT

PHOTO BY STEPHANIE PLESE/ SPORTS EDITOR

Saddleback football is back on track after its 4920 victory at Victor Valley College, this past Saturday afternoon.

The Gauchos are 2-1.

Quarterback Sean Reilly, made a 1-yard plunge in the latter half of the first quarter.

Early into the second quarter, Rodney Woodland returned an 88-yard punt for another successful

HOLDING EACH OTHER UP: Saddleback gets together for their pre-game huddle knowing that they tried their hardest.

Saddleback volleyball misses the win in L.A tournament.

STEPHANIE PLEŠE

Women’s volleyball came close to a tournament win

this weekend in Los Angels.

The women started off the weekend with a game win against Santa Barbra

A thle te s

City College 25-20. Santa Barbra took the second and third games with scores of 28-26 and 25-20. The Gauchos had to of won their next two games to advance to the winners bracket. The women lost to the Vaqueros in their fourth game 25-18.

o f th e we e k

SEAN REILLY

JESSICA LOPEZ Jessica Lopez is in her first season of playing volleyball for Saddleback College.

At Dana Hills high school Lopez played and was captain of the volleyball and track & field teams.

She comes to the Gauchos from the United State Air Force Prep School where she was team captain last year.

For the 2010 season, Lopez has 36 digs, six aces and 30 kills.

She contributed eight kills in the tournament in Santa Ana, Sept. 18 against Chaffey and Rio Hondo.

In the consolation bracket, Saddleback played it’s next game against Santa Monica. The women took the match in three consecutive games winning the first game 25-13; and the second and third games 25-23.

Saddleback played Bakers-

PHOTO COURTESY OF SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

PHOTO COURTESY OF SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

In the tournament this past weekend against Bakersfield Lopez contributed 10 kills.

After playing five games of college football at Orange Coast College in 2008 Sean Reilly, the 6 foot 5 sophmore came to Saddleback.

Reilly graduated from Trabuco Hills high school in 2007 as an All- CIF player.

He completed his high school career with over 4,000 years in passing.

Reilly played this weekend against Victorville College and completed 17 of 26 pass attempts.

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field in their final match of the weekend. The women won their first game 25-23 and defeated the Renegades in the second 25-20. It was the third game the Gauchos started record started to decline.

Bakersfield took the third game 25-16 and the fourth

game 25-21. These two wins brought the match to it’s final game. Bakersfield walked away with the win 15-10.

The women play again on Oct. 1 against Fullerton.

This will be their first Orange Empire Conference match.

Saddleback Women’s Water Polo

Saddleback Men’s Water Polo

Gaucho women’s water polo has a match today against Fullerton, at Fullerton at 4 p.m.

Saddleback Football

Takes on Cerritos at Cerritos Saturday at 7 p.m.

IVC Women’s Golf

Have matches Monday at Chino-Creek El Prado course in a four way match.

IVC Men’s Soccer

Second game of the season Oct. 1 against Riverside, at Riverside at 1 p.m.

They play their third game of the season Oct.5 at home against Fullerton at 3 p.m.

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Men’s water polo hosts Fullerton today at 3 p.m.

The team also plays at home on thursday against Modesto.

The men host their first Invitational Oct . 1-2 .

IVC Women’s Volleyball

Play today at San Diego Mesa at San Diego Mesa at 5 p.m.

The women have another match Oct 1. against Golden West at GW at 6 p.m.