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Students paid to experience teaching EVELYN CAICEDO

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FEAST OF LIGHTS: The 4th annual Feast of Lights kicked off the holiday season with the orchestra and choir performing several Christmas tunes.

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Student surveys help master plan decisions ANDRE MAHMOUDIAN While the South Orange County Community College District is working on its 2011 Education and Facilities Master Plan for Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College, it asked students and employees to provide their input by taking surveys found on the colleges’ websites. The final day to submit a survey was last Friday.

Survey questions directed at students included, “How can Saddleback College help students achieve their academic and career goals?” and “How can Saddleback College enhance state of the art technology?” The responses required students to rank by priority the choices that best would serve their needs.

Gretchen Bender, Saddleback College’s Director of Planning,

Research, and Grants, is responsible for coordinating different aspects of the project.

She said that “Saddleback got a lot of [student and employee survey] responses, it was a really good turnout.” She believes that the final results of the student and employee surveys will be available after winter break.

David Hunt, the principalin-charge of the plan, said that the college received over 1,500 student responses and over 200 employee responses.

Although the official results are not available yet, Hunt said that “some preliminary themes are that course availability, parking availability and food service options are some of the concerns that rank high on Saddleback College student’s priority list.”

Along side with College

Governance Groups, the surveys were created by a national architectural and construction management firm located in Irvine called GKKWorks.

“The purpose of the surveys is to gather pertinent data for development of the SOCCCD Education and Facilities Master Plan,” Hunt said. “The survey results will help identify needs and prioritize projects over the next 5, 10, and 20 years.”

Hunt said he expects the survey results will influence master planning decisions in a positive way that will benefit of students and staff.

However, added Hunt, the surveys by themselves are not adequate to gather all the data necessary for a comprehensive and thoughtful long-range plan.

“Exhaustive research is being conducted to assess

the educational needs in the community, to forecast growth projections in all areas of the college,” Hunt said. “In addition, we have conducted several meeting with Shared Governance representatives, as well as over 25 focus group interviews with all academic departments and functional areas on campus.”

The participants of the focus groups include students, faculty, staff, administration and district personnel.

“Once the final version of the [plan] is adopted by the Board of Trustees, it will be the foundation for defining the plan to maintain existing facilities, renovate facilities [...] and provide a framework for determining the needs and use of any new buildings,” said David Bugay, the vice chancellor of

human resources for the South Orange County Community College District. “While this plan is developed, there are reviews and discussions already under way for consideration of several facility renovations and new buildings.” “Among these considerations are a life science building for Irvine Valley College and a science building for Saddleback College,” Bugay said. “Plans for renovation and new construction will become more focused with several projects being finalized and possibly implemented in 2011.”

Hunt added that those who missed the cutoff period to complete the survey may visit the SOCCCD Education and Facilities Master Plan website at www.socccdefmp.com amahmoudian@ivc.edu

Girl scouts get sneak peak at Saddleback science EVELYN CAICEDO One hundred and twenty five Girl Scouts of Orange County swarmed Saddleback College on Saturday, Nov. 13 to learn from the departments of Mathematics, Sciences, and Engineering and received their badges of the sciences in the first ever event of Science Quest.

The day started with a flag ceremony welcoming the girls where they also had a chance to donate food for the holidays to the organization. The Girl Scouts ages ranged from those in kindergarten through high school.

The scouts participated in various events that involved several of the science instructors at Saddleback making it a very collaborated event.

“It is always a treat to welcome young visitors to the college and give them a glimpse into the incredible programs and faculty we have here,” said Jim Wright, dean of the Mathematics, Science, and Engineering division.

One of the events included a speech from chemistry instruc-

Photo Courtesy of Elisia

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SCOUTS: The girls got learned about all kinds of science in Saddleback college classrooms. tor Jim Zoval who spoke about experiments completed by his undergraduate research group.

“It makes me feel good to show the younger generation a possible career choice that, for certain personalities, can be a fun way to earn

a living and at the same time, make the quality of life better for others,” Zoval said.

He spoke about the development of an artificial, automated, wearable kidney for patients with End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in which the artificial

kidney would provide an alternative therapy for patients that are receiving hemodialysis.

“Zoval gave such a great lecture, that Daisies through Girl Scout Leaders were talking about it several weeks after the event,” said Elisia

Sierakowski, the event’s director. “He connected with everyone at every level.”

Biology instructor Steve Teh’s daughter Isabelle assisted Zoval in his presentation by blowing something up, which he had previously promised the Scouts.

“It ignited excitement,” Sierakowski said.

Another session was hosted

by Dr. Scott Fier, chairman of the chemistry department.

He helped the Scouts create strands of nylon that were 12 to 15 feet long that he had drawn from a tiny beaker.

The final session involved a webcam interview with a flight surgeon, Chris Tabatzky.

She spoke about the different career choices available.

“Partnering with the Girl Scouts for the day was the perfect opportunity to show these young girls that science is a fun subject and can lead to great, interesting careers,” said Saddleback College President Tod A. Burnett.

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The Teacher Pipeline Preparation (TPP) program is offering a $10 per hour wage for students who desire hands-on experience in a secondary education classroom in the role of educator.

The student would be working as a teacher’s assistant in high school courses such as science, mathematics, or the career and technical education courses offered through the Regional Occupation Program (ROP). Along with receiving a paycheck, the student who completes the course successfully gains four units transferable to California State University.

“This program is great because it is usually when the student is in the credential programs that they would be able to experience the classroom,” said Jorge Guerroro, TPP program technician. “But this program lets them explore very early on in their career and find out sooner that teaching is for them or not.”

TPP also invites students who enjoy certain hobbies such as photography or working on automobiles, and lets them discover they could be teaching their hobby as an actual career.

A student who successfully completed the program said in testimony that the experience in the actual classroom setting enabled the teaching assistants to develop both teaching as well as interpersonal skills.

“It is a great way to get classroom experience early on in your college career,” said another student, “and to be able to figure out if teaching is something that they would want to do.”

Those interested in this internship opportunity must enroll in the class listed as EDUC 150, which begins Jan. 31 and ends May 19 on Monday evenings from 6 to 8:50 p.m. with instructor Brian Devaney.

In order to be accepted into the program the student would undergo an interview to assure they are knowledgeable in the subject area they will be teaching. They must also attend a TPP workshop.

Since the student will be hired as a Saddleback employee once accepted, the program must first fingerprint scan and test the student for tuberculosis.

The participating high schools are in of Saddleback Valley Unified School District and Capistrano Unified School District.

For a more descriptive class list and a list of workshop times visit: h t t p : / / w w w. s a d d l e b a c k . edu/transfer/tpp/ ecaicedo5@saddleback.edu

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W E D N E S D AY, DECEMBER 8 , 2010

Thievery on campus charts crime statistics Briefs NATHANIEL VAMVAS

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male Saddleback student’s laptop was stolen on Nov. 19. The name of the victim remains unknown. “We have a policy not to disclose victim’s names,” said Saddleback Police Chief Harry Parmer.

The anonymous male student reported to on-duty campus police that an unknown male suspect took his laptop that happened to be sitting on top of a table on the third floor lounge of the Science and Math building. Professor Julie Brady

Jenner informed that the theft happened in the study area just outside classroom SM 313.

The unknown male subject swiped the laptop and proceeded to run from the study area of the building. A chase to capture the suspect then ensued by the owner of the laptop along with two friends. Unfortunately for the victim, the thief was able to evade apprehension and identification. Campus police is continuing to investigate this matter according to Chief Parmer.

“We have had about three computers taken in the last month. I don’t think there has been any trend set. We are very

concerned about the incident in Science Math (building). This type of situation could have lead to a more serious situation,” said Officer Santos Garcia of the Saddleback Police Department regarding the unfortunate event.

“We have increased foot patrols in the quad areas of campus to prevent any further incidents.”

When asked if the campus police had seen any kind of pattern in theft recently, generally regarding laptops, Chief Harry Parmer replied, “Not a pattern of any frequency regarding laptops, but theft on college campuses is often the most frequent crime reported.”

Parmer also went on to state, “Our crime activity here at Saddleback, including reported thefts, is so low that it is almost non-existent.” According to Parmer, patterns don’t mean anything when you are the victim, even if you are the only victim.

According to a new ranking of 400 American communities, Mission Viejo has been named the fourth safest city in the nation. Students should remember not to leave their personal items unattended on college grounds.

Police Chief Harry Parmer claims that theft at our college is so low that it is almost non-existent. However in Oc-

tober of 2010 alone there were 8 reports of petty theft, grand theft and burglary at Saddleback, and these were only the thefts that were reported to the campus police department.

With 8 reports of thievery, this is a major difference in comparison to October of 2009 at Saddleback College according to the police department’s infrequently updated online crime blotter. Only two thefts were reported overall for the month of October just one year ago, and once again these were only the crimes reported to the campus police department. nvamvas0@saddleback.edu

New cafeteria manager brings fresh ideas JULIE TRAN

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he menu at the campus’s very own cafeteria will receive a facelift thanks to the new general manager, Tyler Nguyen.

A graduate of Cal State University Monterey Bay with a degree in business administration, Nguyen hopes to improve the offerings currently available in Saddleback College’s cafeteria as well as create an improved presentation within the facility.

Nguyen received the offer to work as general manager from his aunt, Becky Tran, who serves as the kitchen manager of the cafeteria.

Under Nguyen’s guidance, the menu offerings at the cafeteria will have more nutritious meals for students who are interested in maintaining a balanced diet.

“We’re aiming for healthier choices for students as

CAFETERIA: Ly Tu stocks the refrigerator with ice cold drinks.

well as people who are health conscious,” said Nguyen.

Among the healthier choices, the salad bar will have a different variety of salads for students to select from, but the dressings will have no cream or oil. Romaine lettuce will be replacing the salads that contain iceberg lettuce for more of a nutritional content as well as taste. The dinner menu will also have selections such as grilled chicken, grilled beef, steamed vegetables, and rice as part of a combo.

In addition, due to the increasing prices of food, Nguyen is trying to combat the high prices by including a diverse selection of foods for students to choose from. Among the foods, Nguyen hopes to bring in foods from his heritage such as Vietnamese sandwiches and spring rolls.

However, with these foods, there are issues in regards to the storage as well as the customer reception. For one, Nguyen said that foods such

as the spring rolls have a short shelf life and they must be thrown out within two hours.

If not purchased within that window of time, then the rolls would become inconsumable.

Tran said she has tried selling Vietnamese-style sandwiches in the cafeteria, but there were issues in regards to the bread.

“Many of the students are not used to eating a crunchy baguette on a sandwich and most of the students who buy them are people of Asian descent,” Tran said.

As for the overall presentation of the cafeteria, the signs will be renovated to have a fresh appearance in order to make the foods more appealing for students to pick out.

The cleanliness of the cafeteria will also be under a much stricter rule so that students will feel comfortable dining there.

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Former Saddleback president Bremer dies MATT GARVEY

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ne of the founding members of Saddleback College and the school’s second president, Fred H. Bremer, died on Nov. 20. He was 87 years old Bremer became President of Saddleback College in 1968 just as the school opened. He served three years in that position and then taught at the school until 1987.

In a written statement Saddleback College President Tod A. Burnett commented “(Bremer) will always be fondly remembered by our Saddleback College family.”

Bremer was an Army Air Corps veteran who served in India and in Burma during his years of service. He was a radio man and navigator of B-24 bombers.

As a symbol of his service to the country and to the college, the Saddleback College

Foundation will be donating a brick for Bremer at the Veteran’s Memorial on campus.

He served in the United States Army from 1942 until the end of World War II in 1945. While he was briefly stationed at McCook Air Force Base in Nebraska he met Evelyn Estergard who he married following his discharge.

“Bremer will be always be fondly remembered by our Saddleback College family.”

In his obituary from the Redland Daily Facts it reads at the end simply, “He served because he cared.”

Bremer had said that he

relished his time spent as head of a new college.

According to his son, his involvement at Saddleback was the highlight of his career.

In 1967 Bremer joined the new Saddleback College as Vice President and Dean of Instruction. He brought with him the experience of being in leadership positions at other prominent Orange County colleges including Santa Ana College and Chapman University.

The life-long involvement with education began with his earning his bachelor degree and masters degree from the University of Nebraska in education. Bremer rounded out his own education with a doctor of philosophy from the University of Texas.

Bremer is survived by his son Bill and his granddaughter Kristin Villano.

Instructor Linda Rice dies ANDRE MAHMOUDIAN

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ne of Saddleback College’s first faculty members, Linda L. Rice, died last week on Nov. 30. Rice was an instructor of computer courses from 1968 to 1995. She then became an associate faculty member from 1995 to 2002. From 2006 to more recently, she taught computer classes in the college’s Emeritus Institute. In the book, Making History: The First Years of Saddleback College, three pages are devoted to Rice.

Jennie McCue, Saddleback’s Director of Public Information and Marketing, said, “Linda’s neighbor alerted the college’s Emeritus Institute with the news, and stated that Linda absolutely loved the college amahmoudian1@ivc.edu

November police reports SARAH BLACK Nov. 6 5:30 p.m.

Information – A male subject was reported carrying what appeared to be a rifle by the Veteran’s Memorial on campus.

He was detained by Saddleback College Police and it was realized the object was an umbrella with a sword handle, having a carrying case with a sling attached. He was advised to change umbrellas.

Nov. 12 8:27 p.m.

Battery – An instructor was sent to counseling after a male student reported being punched in the arm when the student asked about an assignment he had turned in early. Witnesses said it did not appear to be an assault.

Nov. 22 1:20 p.m.

Larceny – Charges are pending on a male student who attempted to sell back a book he removed from bookstore shelf.

Nov. 20 11:30 p.m.

Information - A female staff person had a problem with her pants falling down because she forgot a belt. She was advised to go home.

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The Associated Student Government is sponsoring a pre-finals and finals week where they will be handing out free food, greenbooks, scantrons and pencils. They will be surveying students on issues pertaining to divisions and departments as well as general student issues. The results will assist the students and will help ASG represent students to college administrators, faculty and staff when they attend our collegewide committee meetings. dlujano0@saddleback.eduy

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Irvine Valley College’s Performing Arts Center will be hosting several holiday events.

There will be a selection of music concerts in addition to the play “An O. Henry Christmas,” shown Dec 3 to Dec. 11.

Some events will be free, including a voice and piano recital, a choreography showcase, and a variety of artist speakers. Donations will be appreciated for scholarship accounts.

There will be an orchestra concert endowment benefit on Dec. 10. The following day, there will be a wind symphony endowment benefit concert. On Dec. 12, there will be a Master Chorale and Women’s Chorus benefit concert. A jazz ensemble concert will take mgarvey1@saddleback.edu

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WATCH THE DIRECTOR Instructor Farthing conducts the choir for the song “Do you hear what I hear?,” the orchestra was not needed during this number and rested their instruments while listening to the song.

Feast of lights holiday concert dazzles audiences The choral and orchestral music program held a concert full of heartwarming holiday songs.

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addleback College choirs and symphony orchestra entertain audiences with festive sounds of the season.

Last weekend the Saddleback College choirs and symphony orchestra performed in “A Feast Of Lights.” The chair of the music department Instructor Carmen Cortez Dominguez conducted the symphony orchestra and wind ensemble.

As in a reflection of what lay in store inside the theater, the outside hallway of the Fine Arts building was decorated with beautiful lights and poinsettias, while admiring their surroundings, the guests enjoyed complimentary snacks and drinks provided by members of the choirs.

The Orchestra and Choir performed mainly as one unit but performed their own songs in intervals.

Along side the director of choral and vocal studies for Saddleback College, was Instructor Scott Farthing. The stage was a holiday scene lit with Christmas lights adorned with even more poinsettias lining the stage with Christmas trees on both sides.

Farthing opened the performance with “Christmas Bells are Ringing,” sang by the lively choir, accompanied by the symphony. Another highlight and holiday favorite, “Carol of the bells” built up drama with harmonic voices.

Solo violin player Yang Li Bartolotti, was featured as the soloist in the piece “Winter” from the four seasons. The passionate performer told a story with the music with a poem projected on the screen. The powerful violin ensemble accompanied Bartolotti by painting a scene of breaking ice with intense sounds.

Dominguez entertained the audience with a story about the song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” which was originally written for Judy Garland. As claimed by Dominguez, the original lyrics for the iconic song originally said “Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas, it may be your last,” however the writers didn’t agree with the lyrics and so the lyrics were altered to be more heartfelt and less deppressing.

Farthing brought a new twist to “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” narrating alongside the symphony with a more theatrical rendition of the traditional poem.

After reciting the poem, Farthing stepped onto the conductor podium and chatted to the audience about the next two songs, “The Christmas Waltz,” and a contemporary version of “Christmas Time is Here,” featured in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

In the second half of the evening, a member of the ensemble had requested they play the music from the film “The Polar Express.” The

music was true to the film, and a perfect fit to a Christmas performance, with many of the audience commenting with holiday excitement.

The choir then, put down their music books while, Farthing introduced their next song: “Betelehemu.” The song is a Nigerian Christmas carol and was performed with choreography and was sung completly in the language of Swahili.

Farthing brought the performance to a close with a sing along.

The entire audience stood up and sang along to a joyful compellation of Christmas songs. The compelation was made by Mrs Catherine Tibbets and incorporates the songs “Deck the Halls, Feliz Navidad,Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Holly Jolly Christmas, and ended with Winter Wonderland. The audience was ecstatic with the chance to sing with the choir.

When the audience took their seats, Dominguez led the orchestra in a classic version of “Sleigh Ride,” complete with whip cracks to simulate a ride through the snow.

After “Sleigh Ride,” Dominguez and Farthing thanked the audience for their participation and led the choir and the orchestra in an upbeat “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

The audience were now on their feet applauding, having thoroughly enjoyed the “Feast of Lights” concert. The audience exited the theater, having a festive attitude and appreciation for the music they heard. dlujano0@saddleback.edu

Improv team kicks off the new season JENNIFER FINK

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mprov is sex.” Jessica Uhler, 21, undecided said while cracking an amused smile.

Maybe it’s not sex directly, but a lot of the games played during the rehearsal involve sexual innuendoes. Therefore, at least indirectly, improv has ideas of sex.

In accordance to the old adage, laughter is the best medicine, the Saddleback Improv Team has the know-how of comedy.

The Saddleback Improv Team was first started by team President Justin Huft over two years ago after he realized something was missing from campus. An improv team.

“Improv is like a butterfly that you caught and you’re like I can’t believe I caught this.” Uhler said, “And then one day you look down at your

hands and you’re like I don’t need the butterfly anymore.

It’s right here in my heart.”

The team is throwing its first show of the school year, and to prepare itself the team runs through a wide variety of improv games that will likely appear at the show. The team meets every Tuesday and Thursday to get their comedy chops in tune.

The first game to make an appearance is the game ‘Change’.

The rules are simple: the improvists act out a scene and one person on the side calls out “Change!” when they want to hear a different line than the one just said. Topics covered in this game were Hogwarts and Reptile Rooms. Uhler played a rather convincing Professor Snape.

A game which involves audience members is ‘World’s Worst’. The audience is encouraged to shout out ideas, such as doctor or stripper for

the improvists to act out. The idea is to be the worst idea of a doctor or stripper imaginable.

Another crowd pleaser is the game ‘Sex is like…’ where once again ideas are shouted from the audience. A popular topic is usually Disneyland.

“Sex is like Disneyland because…” You get the picture.

The show may not be suitable for persons under eighteen, but it’s up to the discretion of the viewer. No one will be checking I.D.s at the door.

“Our mission is to f*** sh*t up and get laid.” Uhler said when asked about the mission statement of the team.

“Oh my gosh, you guys should do an entire paper about us… the Hilariat.” Michael Groover, 19, musical theater said with excitement, unbeknownst to him that the Lariat does in fact have a Hilariat edition. On April Fools day every year.

The team is comprised of Julie Wickstrom, Michael Groover, Justin Huft, Michael De Vera, Chase Engelhardt, Jessica Uhler, Dominic Bohne, Megan Blanco, and Carlie Rinehart.

In order to entice more people to their show, the Saddleback Improv Team has a few parting words.

“The first fifty people get a kiss from Chase.” Groover said.

Sadly, this isn’t the case, though it may be nice for you ladies to know that Chase is single.

“One of us gets naked every year.” Huft said while giving a chuckle. Last year shirts did come off. So this one is a semi-truth. And that is why you should show up to the Improv Show on Dec. 16 in BGS 254. “It’s from 8 p.m. till whenever you’re satisfied.” jfink3@saddleback.edu

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COMEDY IS CRAZY: Pictured from left to right, Jessica Uhler, 21, undecided and Michael Groover, 19, musical theater improv it up.

Student art sale fundraiser SARAH BLACK

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ASG sponsored Inception DVD preview plays to excited audience JAMES MALONEY

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pictures courtesy of wikipedia

BLOCKBUSTER: “Inception” stars actor, Leonardo Dicaprio, and opened in theaters on July 16, and grossed a total of $21 million on it’s opening day and made $62.7 million dollars on it’s opening weekend.

re-DVD release screenings are a rare commodity, especially when they’re what many consider the best film of the year.

ASG kicked off the holiday season by sponsoring a screening of “Inception” on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at Saddleback College.

The 21 ft. screen on the lawn in front of the Health Sciences building could be seen all the way across the parking lot.

About 75 students attended, many in groups but some by

themselves who didn’t want to pass up the opportunity.

Students brought blankets and lawn chairs, while most of ASG sat on inflatable couches towards the front.

Those who brought toy or cash donations could exchange their gifts for a ticket, and were treated to hot cocoa, coffee, or smoothes, in a variety of flavors, in addition to popcorn.

Inception is due for widespread release on DVD and Blu-Ray on Dec. 7.

Be sure to pick up a copy if you’ve missed out so far. jmaloney1@saddleback.edu

addleback College Art Gallery will host their 38th annual holiday student art sale from Dec. 7-9 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Art will include ceramics, photography, painting, watercolor, prints, graphics and more.

All proceeds will “fund student scholarships in the arts and master classes by internationally known artists,” said the art sale’s official statement.

The sale is open to anyone, said Jon Ginnatry, senior fine arts technician and instructor.

“Outside people are definitely encouraged to come,” Ginnatry said.

“The purpose for the sale is to encourage student artists to continue to produce their art for sale, and to understand the business side of art production,” said Ginnatry.

“It’s a big deal to see people want [students’] work,” said Ginnatry.

“It’s for self-benefit,” said Andrew Tamayo, 21, art.

Tamayo has been at Saddleback for three years and has been making ceramic art for about six years.

Tamayo plans on selling bowls at $10-$15 each, vases at $20-$25, as well as his own creative selection of ceramic heads.

“They’re something I’ve been making for awhile,” said Tamayo. “People said, ‘I want to buy your heads,’ and I said, ‘Why?’” he said, laughing.

Tamayo’s head collection is called “A Neverending Head Case” and will be available for sale.

Students are required to volunteer for a minimum of three hours for the three-day event. “It’s everybody helping everybody,” said Tamayo.

The art students set up their booths 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Dec. 6 and each are allowed to display their art on half a table about three feet wide and two feet deep.

A total of 32 artists have signed up to sell their art. sblack15@saddleback.edu

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Baha’i Club interfaith meeting unites people of different religions Club holds event to spread hope and promote interfaith interaction among students SARAH BLACK

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he Baha’i Club met Wednesday Dec. 1 for Saddleback College’s first Interfaith Devotional Meeting.

The goal for the meeting was to “encourage interfaith fellowship and worship,” said Ray Zimmerman, the club’s advisor and English instructor.

Zimmerman was formerly the Baha’i Club faculty advisor at University of California Irvine for 22 years before coming to Saddleback last year.

There are about six million members of the Baha’i faith worldwide, said Zimmerman, with about 1,000 members in Orange County.

With origins in Iran, Baha’i is an independent religion founded by Baha’u’llah in 1844.

Baha’i faith is the youngest world independent religion, according to the Baha’i international community website, bahai.org According to bahai.org, those of Baha’i faith believe in 10 main principals. These ideals include that all humanity is one family, that men and women are equal, all prejudice must be overcome, science and religion are harmony.

Members of the Baha’i faith believe in only one god, and that all religions come from this god.

“World peace is the crying need

Photo by Sarah Black/Lariat Staff

INTERFAITH MEETING: Nadim Sadrzadeh, 19, computer science (second from left) reads a passage from a religious text during Saddleback’s first interfaith meeting held Dec. 1. Pictured bottom right, Alexander Warner, 19, music performs mudras at the event. of our time,” said the website.

According the the Baha’i faith, Baha’u’llah is the latest in a line of messengers including Abraham, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad.

Baha’u’llah was born into a wealthy patrician family in Persia in 1817.

Baha’u’lah supported another young Persian called the “Báb,” who claimed to have been a messenger from God, and a way to prepare the world for a gateway into heaven.

After the Báb was killed, Baha’u’llah himself was persecuted because in 1863, he announced himself as the one promised by the Báb.

While in prison, Baha’u’llah wrote many letters to the rulers during his time period, promot-

ing humanity’s unification and

“Baha’i teaches oneness of humanity and all religions.

We believe all religions are one.”

-Ray Zimmerman, Baha’i Club advisor world civilization.

“It teaches oneness of human-

ity and all religions,” said Zimmerman. “We believe all religions are one.”

The Baha’i Club’s, sponsored by the Baha’is of Mission Viejo, goal is to promote the Baha’i principals of togetherness, said Zimmerman.

The meeting was for people of all faiths to pray together and get to know each other, so as to promote inter-religious friendship and understanding.

The event was short, less than one hour, and small, with less than 10 people occupying the room.

The theme of the meeting was Hope, which included readings from the Hindu Upanishads, the Judaic Kesuvim, the Islamic Qu’ran, the Christian Bible, with quotes from Buddha,

Abdu’l-Baha, and Baha’u’llah.

After a few quotes or passages were read, a song would be played.

During an intermission, a club member played a violin solo.

“This is the first time we’ve had a meeting of this type,” Zimmerman said.

Baha’i Club President Sahar Taravati plans on having more interfaith meetings for spring semester.

“We’re going to be doing this monthly,” said Taravati. “The goal will be to incorporate diversity.”

The Bahai’i Club will put on an interfaith panel during Diversity Week of spring semester, on either Jan. 25 or the 27.

Though other religious and secular clubs on Saddleback’s campus were invited to join by Justin Huft, president of the Inter-Club Council, the only club that took up the offer was the International Club.

President of the Bible Crew Sarah Diasmay said she received only an e-mail from Huft re-

ily why Bible Crew did not participate.”

Alexander Warner, 19, music, represented the International Club at the interfaith meeting.

Warner was raised as a Tibetan Buddhist, although his entire family has been raised as Catholic.

He was brought up in the traditional Buddhist monk tradition until he was in the eighth grade, when he decided he wanted to live as a normal teenager.

“I still follow the path of Buddha,” said Warner.

As a follower of Tibetan Buddhism, he fully supports the existence of all faiths, he said. “[Tibetan Buddhists] support all religions just as much as our own,” Warner said.

Warner will be representing Tibetan Buddhism at the interfaith panel next semester.

Regular meetings for the Baha’i Club are on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in the Business/General Studies building in Room 200.

For more information about the Baha’i Club and the event, go to http://www.saddleback. edu/asg/Bahai.html. sblack15@ saddleback. edu

gardi n g the interfaith panel to be held in January. “ I was not aware of the event that happened in Dec. 1,” said Diasmay. “This is primar-

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RELAXATION: Devin Thurman, 19, psychology, enjoys a break from studying for finals by lying out on one of the many inflatable couches placed around the Quad.

hi Theta Kappa is an international academic honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs, particularly community colleges and junior colleges.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recently held their fall induction ceremony at Saddleback campus.

Upon induction new members are granted special benefits, as listed on the official Phi Theta Kappa website, www.ptk.org.

Member benefits include: transfer scholarships, free enrollment to the CollegeFish.org website, membership credentials; which include the golden key membership pin, ID card and membership certificate, press release announcing membership, Phi Theta Kappa graduation regalia, gold diploma seal, transcript notation, letters of recommendation, alumni membership, career resource center, civil service jobs benefit, and more unlisted special offers.

Society members also have access to a number of publications as well, full list on www.

ptk.org Some of which include “Golden Key”, the Phi Theta Kappa weekly electronic newsletter. “The Journey”, the former newsletter for chapter advisors, chapter officers and regional offers Phi Theta Kappa partakes in numerous gatherings annually, with the international convention held in early to mid-April. There have been a total of 92 international conventions for Phi Theta Kappa.

Takes place in different areas of the United States each year.

In 2010 convention was held in Orlando, Fl. with over 3,600 attendees. The 2011 convention will be held in Seattle, Wash.

Yearly at the Phi Theta Kappa international convention, members are recognized for achievement in hallmark areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship. Elections for the five international offices are also held at the international convention. Arts from across the country are judged as well as the chapters themselves. Entries for other various categories, including distinguished chapter offi-

cer, president, and advisor are also judged. The highest scoring in all hallmark categories is named chapter of the year.

The society was established in 1910 at Stephens College, a Missouri two-year women’s college, under the name of Kappa Phi Omicron. The society grew quickly and, in 1918, it became known as Phi Theta Kappa and was organized nationally.

In 1924, an amendment to the society’s constitution was passed to include all two-year colleges, regardless of singlesex or coeducational status.

In 1929, Phi Theta Kappa was officially recognized by the American Association of Junior Colleges and became the official honor society of two-year institutions.

It also includes Associate’s degree-granting programs offered by four-year colleges.

It is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi and has more than two million members in more than 1,200 chapters, in each state of the United States, and others internationally. kmiller61@saddleback.edu

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PLAYTIME: A young boy plays on the inflatable couches on the Quad while his mom sinks into the seat.

Garbage Patch Awareness brings interest JAMES MALONEY The Poetry Club is hosting a Great Pacific Garbage Patch Awareness event on Dec. 8 in the quad.

Stretching hundreds of miles across the Pacific Ocean, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch can best be described as a gigantic, floating dump in the middle of the sea. The size of the garbage

patch can easily be compared to that of Texas or France. If the patch was in a concentrated area, it wouldn’t be impossible to get rid of, but there are thousands of smaller “islands” of trash littered across the Pacific Ocean.Most of the trash is plastic, since it’s not biodegradable.

This means that the microorganisms that break down most substances found in garbage do not

affect it. Most of the debris in the Garbage Patch comes from the land in the form of plastic bottles and bags, but there are also free-floating fishing nets in there as well. Not only is this very harmful for marine wildlife, but chemicals from the garbage are causing various environmental and health problems. jmaloney1@saddleback.edu

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Global meltdown

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s carbon dioxide increases, it is important to understand that in order to survive there cannot be more than a certain percentage of it in our atmosphere. If that percentage continues to increase then our lives may be in danger.

There are many theoretical sources of carbon dioxide and its relation to global warming.

“The CO2 in our atmosphere comes from the Earth’s interior,” said Dr. James Repka, an earth science professor at Saddleback College, “largely through volcanic outgassing.”

It is believed by many sources, including USAToday, that the “greenhouse effect” causes global warming. As the amount of carbon dioxide increases, the natural effect is enhanced causing levels of extremely warm temperature.

However, as Repka explains, it would be impossible for mankind to survive in such a climate.

“Without it, the Earth’s surface would be almost entirely frozen,” Repka said.

Some may believe humans are essential contributors to events leading to carbon dioxide polluting the planet.

However nature may play a larger role in carbon dioxide contribution than mankind.

“We have a pretty good handle on the various sources and sinks of carbon and carbon dioxide,” Repka said. “And the rate of CO2 associated with human activities dwarfs contributions due to natural activities.”

Many college students are

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efore graduating college, one in three girls will be sexually assaulted. Now guys, if you think this doesn’t apply to you, think about your girlfriend, your sister, your mom—one of them may very well have been a victim of this offense without your knowing.

After all, this isn’t exactly dinner conversation material.

And for those of you who are skeptical about the term “sexual assault,” how about these statistics: there re more than 200,000 cases of rape each year.

That means every 2 minutes someone (and this does include men and children) is raped.

Nevertheless, 59 percent of rapes are never reported due to fear, according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice.

Stuck in a protective bubble in a small Orange County town, I wanted to know why these rapes are occurring. Contrary to popular belief, rape doesn’t just happen to a short-skirted young girl walking through a dimly lit parking lot inhabited by a sex addict. In fact, most studies have concluded that rape has nothing to do with sexual desire. It results from the desire to dominate. 44 percent of rapes include victims from ages 0-18. That means kids. Another dismal fact, pregnant women are twice as likely to get raped than non-pregnant women. If

unaware of how much carbon dioxide is actually absorbed into the ocean because it is water-soluble.

The ocean’s ability to store carbon dioxide in the years to come will affect the temperature on the planet. As carbon is released into the atmosphere, the ocean is usually able to absorb the excess of elements.

Ric Williams, an instructor at Liverpool University’s School of Earth and Ocean Sciences explains in a textbook he wrote that “the excessive amount of carbon in the atmosphere will make the oceans more acidic and hamper the ability of the oceans to absorb further carbon from the atmosphere. The extra carbon dioxide remaining in the atmosphere will lead to an increase in the overall heating of our planet, making sea levels rise and exacerbating the melting of the Arctic ice caps.” Although the thermal expansion of water as the oceans heat up seems to be presently causing this effect.

Global warming seems to be a major concern and William informs that the ocean can only hold so much carbon dioxide.

We will soon reach a stage where it’s ability to absorb CO2 is going to decrease which will cause global temperatures to rise.

The ocean’s natural chemistry will be affected if the human race continues to use up all reserves to help prevent excess carbon dioxide from getting into the atmosphere. Scientist’s are trying to determine a solution allowing much less carbon into the air by inventing a certain form of “carbon-capturing technique” for areas that produce a lot of carbon dioxide.

Saddleback students all

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that’s not messed up, someone please reassess my morals.

When it comes down to it, if it’s not crazy men looking to satisfy a stiffy, then what is it?

What is causing the problem?

The answer is simply “us.”

Rape culture is an environment where rape is preserved through the encouragement and glamorization of violence toward women, the ignoring of misogynistic language and actions toward women, and objectifying women. In a country where 5.3 million cases of domestic violence occur each year, and 1,300 of them result in death, it would be harder to argue rape culture doesn’t exist in the U.S. The practice of objectifying women starts surprisingly early in life. “Even in a time where we think we’ve become more egalitarian in gender, we really, especially for kids, try really hard to police very traditional gender boundaries,” said Karon Sternheimer, Ph.D., Department of Sociology at USC. The word “boundaries” here is key, because what it eventually leads to is separation, scape-goating, and objectifying. Soon double standards are made, “A woman who was in power would be described as aggressive whereas if a man was doing the same thing he would be more assertive or competitive…the exact same behaviors are interpreted differently,” said Bettina Casad, Ph.D., Department of Psychology at California

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live near the Pacific Ocean where massive amounts of carbon dioxide are consumed.

Although, the biggest effects will be in more tropical areas and a slight decrease in pH would not be threatening to people in water according to Dr. Repka.

It would be impossible for humans who take advantage of our coastal playground, such as surfers, to be affected by the amount of CO2 in the ocean.

“Our biggest concern locally would be from the increase in sea level,” Repka said.

“This would lead to loss of beachfront, rapidly increasing coastal erosion, things like this.”

Those who live close to sea level and depend on locally available resources may become affected by the availability of clean water. According to Dr. Repka, this is already a problem in many places today, but could be exacerbated in the future. Other changes to growing seasons or migration of insects and diseases could be a possible threat if carbon dioxide continues to pollute our atmosphere.

The oceans are not the only locationst affected by carbon dioxide. Plants are also absorbing carbon everyday.

“Carbon has two stable isotopes C-12 and C-13, which are chemically identical but, because their masses are different, are treated differently by plants performing photosynthesis,” Repka said.

“Since fossil fuels are formed by plants (and animals that eat plants) their ratio of C-13 to C-12 atoms looks like that of plants, and quite different from that of volcanic gases.”

As well, the atmosphere is

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After years of tradition and continual brainwashing, the objectifying occurs. Racism often happens on the same grounds. In the 1940’s during World War II for example, the Japanese were depicted as cold-hearted, calling wives “indispensible” in the antiJapanese propaganda film “My Japan.” “We think you are stupid, an admirable quality for an enemy to have,” says a fake Japanese diplomat in the film.

Cartoons in Looney Tunes’s “Tokio Jokio” are seen with oversized teeth and thick glasses and phony accents, in an outright racist attempt to objectify the enemy. Objectification is not a new concept, and sexism has not escaped it.

Modern culture does nothing to stop it, in fact, it encourages it. In a recent advertisement for Dolce and Gabbana, a two-page spread depicting the romanticized image of a woman being gang-raped.

In Grand Theft Auto, game options include raping a woman in a car and then murdering her afterward. Eminem, the worldfamous rapper, hypocritically refuses to say the “n” word, but repeatedly says the “b” and “h” word, even writing about beating his own wife in the song “Kim.” “The very appeal of Eminem’s music depends on widespread acceptance of violence against women as a cultural norm,” said Jackson Katz an internationally recognized figure for

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noticeably polluted because that is where carbon is deposited.

We are essential contributors to events leading to carbon monoxide polluting the air.

According to the textbook, “Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography,” written

by Robert W. Christopherson, transportation produces 77 percent of the carbon monoxide, 56 percent of the nitrogen oxides and 25 percent of the particulates.

Humans can help reduce the causes leading to global warming. New technologies are catching on by creating products with less energy emissions.

Geo-engineering technologies such as capturing emissions and storing them underground could potentially delay global warming.

Increased use of nuclear power and investment in expanded solar power would be efficient resources in reducing the causes leading to global warming.

“Some of these are more expensive than others, some require changes to our attitudes about energy use and the economy,” Repka said.

It is important to find a solution to heed the mass amounts of carbon in the world today otherwise global warming is inevitable.

“There is probably little we can do to alter the physical effects we will be experiencing over the next few decades or even up to the next century,” Repka said.

What we can do is to prepare for the effects that seem most prominent and try to mitigate the long-term effects to the best of our ability. nvamvas0@saddleback.edu

working for gender violence prevention with men and boys.

Tom Leykis said on his radio show, “Dating equals porking. We go on a date to get laid. If you have been brainwashed believing that a date is anything less than full intercourse—the purpose of dating is to get laid.” Leykis was later accused of domestic violence by his fourth wife.

So now that it is understood the encouragement of sexual promiscuity is for men while women are to be objectified, we wonder, what are we doing with all of this information? Again, the answer is simple: we use it.

“Women are taught to fear attacks by strangers but, in fact, are much more likely to be attacked by people they know,” according to a study posted in The Boston Globe.

The truth is, American culture has not been kind to women. In fact, it is mostly focused on sexualizing them to the point where violence and degradation seem natural.

That is rape culture. What can we do to stop it? We can stop advocating Eminem and Dr. Dre and other misogynistic and homophobic artists. We can stop buying Grand Theft Auto.

If someone says something rude or offensive to anyone, say something! Equality and respect should be given to anyone regardless of gender, class and race, and anyone who believes that should act on that belief. sblack15@saddleback.edu

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Saddleback women’s basketball plans for a winning season LAUREN ECHOLS

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n Tuesday Nov. 23 Saddleback women’s basketball team played The Southwestern team on Saddlebacks home turf.

From the beginning of the game it was a close tie, both teams were neck and neck until the end.

The Gauchos held a 50-39 lead. Gauchos had absolute control when starting point guard Dez Ale left the game after a blow to the head.

Ale had 10 points before

leaving the game for good.

Southwestern proceeded to turn up the heat with their defense and the Gauchos had a number of turnovers in letting the lead slip away.

Guard Teanna Williams led the Jaguar comeback, scoring 18 points with four steals.

The Gauchos led by Audri Sargent, had 16 points while grabbing 16 rebounds.

The Gauchos had an 11-point lead with just over seven minutes remaining when someone put a lid on the basket, getting outscored 18-1 down the stretch.

The Saddleback women’s basketball team had an

unfortunate ending to the night when they lost to Southwestern College, 57-51.

The Gauchos were able to grind out a 15-15 record last session despite a few key injuries, Audri Sargent a 6’0 lone returner from last years team, and a 2nd team all conference selection will carry a large part of the load for the Gauchos.

Audri Sargent was recently named captain oft the team.

The player who received a blow to the head is Dez Ale 5’7- Guard. From Bishop Montgomery HS (CA). lechols1@saddleback.edu

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PHOTO COURTESY OF T.J. LIPOLD

.J. Lipold was instrumental in the Gaucho’s winning the men’s basketball 200910 California Community College state championship.

“T.J. is the glue. He has always been the guy that holds this team together both offensively and defensively,” said Saddleback coach Andy Ground after the team made the cut into the 2008-09 championship playoffs after beating Chaffey College thanks to a last-second shot by the 6’ 3” freshman guard.

Now playing for the Westmont College (Santa Barbara) Warriors, his legacy continues. Head Coach John Moore called Lipold “a tenacious all-around basketball player.”

Lipold averaged 5.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Gauchos during his sophomore year. He is the son of Tony Lipold, dean of athletics and kinesiology.

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VC alumnus Matt Ballard, 21, is playing this season for the Cal State San Jose Spartans basketball team.

The 6’ 9” kinesiology major played 24 games in his freshman season with the University of California Irvine Anteaters where the team advanced to the advanced to the Big West Conference Tournament championship game.

He transferred to IVC where he played for the Lasers during the 2009-09 season where he was fifth on the team in scoring with a 7.7 per game average.

After transferring to SJSU, he took a year off to focus on his studies, but joined the team this season after being scouted during intramural play.

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addleback football finished their season at 8-3.

For the season the team beat their oponents overall in points.

They also had about 260 first downs for the season while their opponents only had about 200.

Comparatively speaking the Gauchos had almost 100 more rushing yards for the season than their opponents did against them.

Donnell Dickerson contributed almost 700 of the teams 1,421 rushing yards.

Almost nothing compared to the team’s 3070 passing yards.

Tavaurus Abram contributed to the teams yardage with almost 800 receiving yards.

While Julian Williams holds almost 700 revieving yards.

Rodney Woodland and Matt Belardes follow closely in the teams rankings for the season.

Matt Reza leads the team in interceptions followed by Gary Stevenson with a combined total of over 80 yards.

Scott Graves and Matt Reza lead the team with over 70 tackles each.

Gary Stevenson, Chais Pinesett. and Temeni Brewster lead the team defensively.

Sean Reilly completed 200 of 330 attempted passes for 2,323 yards.

Michael Frisina completed 11 of 18 attempted field goals.

The team made their way to the Southern California Bowl when they lost to Cerritos 34-14.

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addleback’s Danielle Peeler beat the Gaucho record for top points in a season.

Whitney Werner followed second in points for the season with a total of 30 but lead the team with 27 assists.

Danielle Peeler also dominated the top of the steals list with 47 followed closely by Kim Chene.

Peeler leads the team with the top ejections drawn followed by Adriana Hogan with a combined total of 49.

The women finished with a season of 8-17. Although, goalie Amy Bufano had over 100 saves for the season.

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omen’s soccer finished their season with a record of 11-9-1.

Their conference record was 7-9.

Kaelyn Kaichi leads the women with as a top scorer with 12 goals and a total of 27 points.

Goalie Kristen Egner finished the season with over 115 saves.

She is in the top 10 goalie stats for the league for the 10-11 season.

The team beat their sister school, Irvine Valley College twice during season., 3-0 and 2-0.

Valerie Hlozek leads the team in assist with 6 and a total of 20 points in the season.

Bailey Marquez added 14 points to the Gaucho’s scoreboard with six goals.

Kaelyn Kaichi is tied for No. 7 in the conference for points.

She is also No. 5 total for point count while Valerie Hlozek represents Saddleback at No. 8. Bailey Marquez is tied for No. 20 in the league for points.

Valerie Hlozek is in the top 10 for the leagues assists.

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he list of former baseball players drafted out of Saddleback College into MLB is astounding. According to baseball-reference. com, the first were left-handed pitcher James Langrill, drafted No. 4 by the Angels in the 31st round pick in the June 1969 amateur draft. That same year, catcher Donald Sweetland was drafted by the Dodgers, No. 8 in the 20th round.

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he Associated Students of Irvine Valley College are asking you to nominate your idea for the next generation’s college mascot. Nominations may be made by anyone involved with the campus by submitting the required information via e-mail. Nominations close on Dec. 11. Student voting will be held in February. Visit the IVC Facebook Group page for details.

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en’s water polo finished the season with a record of 14-5.

Kevin Mitchell lead the team in scoring with over 90 points this season. Danny Tayenaka , Kevin Burzynski and Sean Colton follow closely in points.

Kevin Mitchell also leads the team in assists followed closely

by Cameron Dobbs , Kevin Burzynski, and Jordan Larson.

The team had a combined total of 300 ponits for the season.

The top steals of the team go to Kevin Burzynski and Kevin Mitchell.

Goalie Wade Warden and Trevor Evans had over 100 saves each.

Kevin Mitchell holds third place for the teams top goals in Saddleback’s overall record.

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he Gaucho Sports Network offers live streaming video broadcasts on a pay-for-view basis for a minimal fee, for those who can’t attend games. The service was unveiled in fall 2009, the first known community college to utilize current technology to create a multimedia network. Visit http://www.saddleback.edu/ athletics/gsn.html for schedule and details for purchase.

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he Gaucho’s Athlete of the Month award is sponsored by local retailer Jersey Joe’s Jerseys located in the Shops at Mission Viejo. The store offers a 10 percent discount off most of their merchandise to those who say, “Go Gauchos” when entering the store.

Recent recipients are highlighted on the Athletics website at http://www. saddleback.edu/athletics.

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n January 2011, Saddleback College and its sister college, Irvine Valley College, will go head-to-head in the third annual President’s Cup basketball games. The Gauchos men’s and women’s teams hold the title both years and are hoping for a triple victory over the Lasers. The evening also promises friendly rivalry with a spirit competition, and student clubs contesting for prizes.