Issue no. 1 Fall 2019

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POLICE★BLOTTER The following are selected incidents as reported from the daily media log, courtesy of the Saddleback College police department.

July 21: Theft Items stolen in the science building.

July 22: Vandalism Damaged property on the 1st floor of the Library Resource Center.

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July 23: Vandalism Graffiti located in Village 19 in the Mens restroom.

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July 30: Clery Related Stalking Stalking located in Lot 2 off Lower Campus Drive.

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July 31: Clery Related Stalking Stalking located in Science/Math building, close to room 313.

Aug. 21: Illegally Parked Vehicle This vehicle was parked in a “red curb” marked area.

Aug. 21: Clery Related Stalking: Stalking located in the village parking lot on Lower Campus Drive.

If any crime is seen on campus please report it directly to the Saddleback College Police Department at (949)582-4585. The police department can be contacted off school phones at ext. #4585.

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Come 15 minutes before your class starts Arriving to the parking lot at least 15 minutes ahead of time leaves plenty of time to find a spot and walk up to your classroom.

Know when people are leaving Typically, classes end 15 minutes before the next class starts (hence my previous tip). Students start to come out to their cars to head home, leaving the parking spot available to you.

Hidden parking lots no one thinks to check a. Lot 12: Next to the McKinney Theatre, this parking lot has heavy turnover during the 15 minute window between classes. It also has areas to pull over out of the way and wait for one on the side. b. Lot 14: This one is small and hidden away next to the greenhouse, but it can be a scenic walk up to BGS or SSC if you go South on College Drive East to the garden walkway entrance. c. Lot 7: This parking lot is located down the hill from the Library and does not fill up until 10, making this a viable option for 9 a.m. classes. Half of it is staff parking only

though, so be aware. d. Lot 4: If heading to the Library, SM, or one of the PE buildings, this lot is perfect. Often buses come through this area so make sure to be careful going around them. Take the service road next to PE 400 to walk up to the Theatre for a shortcut.

Be patient When you are trying to find a parking spot with 5 minutes left till your class, do not give up and try to go to another parking lot that is father away. It is better to take longer and be closer to the classroom then parking farther and trying to run. The hills are the true killers on campus.

Park by the sidewalk and wait When people are walking to the parking lot, you can easily see which lane they are going to and wait for them to move. You can even roll down your window and ask politely if they are leaving and where their car is.

Do not park in the middle of lanes The previous tip states to park and wait but only on the sidewalk out of the way. When people park in the middle of lanes to wait, it makes it harder for others to see the spot availability and if another car is coming that way.

Have a routine

It is helpful to always go to the same parking lot so you can learn the natural routines that happen, making it easier to know if you will find one in the future. You can also know how long it takes to walk up to your classroom.

Last resort parking options If you absolutely need parking, it is always an option to buy the daily parking permit and use those designated spots. Lot 7A directly next to the Library also has two hour parking if you only have a one hour lecture.

Keep a blanket and pillow in your trunk This might seem random, but it all connects. For the truly dedicated driver who wants to best spot, come an hour before you class and take a nap in the back seat with your pillow and blanket. Doing homework or getting a coffee before class is always a smart idea too.

Village parking The Village almost always has parking available, even if in the back of the school. It is amazing if you only take classes there but the walk up to BGS takes about 15 minutes.

With time to kill before and after class, Village parking is great for the driver who does not want to worry about the hustle to find a spot.

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A rundown on the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian JOSIAH CARINO VIDEO EDITOR

Hurricane Dorian, a Category five hurricane, where winds were reported by BBC at 185 mph has devastated the islands of the Bahamas. Despite its slow path, it has caused so much destruction to several of the islands.

The first island to be hit by the Hurricane was the Abaco Islands, located in the north. The islands largest town, Marsh Harbor and its surroundings were destroyed by the wrath of the hurricane.

Close to the Abaco Islands is the Grand Bahama, was also o hit by the hurricane. Both the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama are thewere the most damaged islands by the hurricane.

“Forty-three is the official count, many missing and this number is expected to grow significantly," said Erica Wells Cox, a spokeswoman for Prime Minister Hubert Minnis from NBC News NBC News.

The aftermath of the hurricane has left several amounts of people without homes and so much damage to several islands. People such

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The Bahamas have been hit by Hurricane Dorian, and it’s caused catastrophic damage. as Nasseu native, Pritchard-Ansell is doing what she can to help locate those who are missing.

She has a website dedicated to helping people find those missing in the damage caused by the hurricane.

The hurricane has caused thousands of people to use their social media accounts to help find traces of their loved ones. The U.S. is doing what they can to help support the islands.

They have sent several rescue crews to search for any survivors in the destruction of the hurricane.

A total of 70,000 people have

lost their homes to the hurricane and will be living under blue tarps functioning as their roofs due to the aftermath. There are currently over 1,300 people missing and 15,000 are lacking food and shelter.

Several private boats and planes have been sent to transport those to safety in the country’s capital, Nassau, located on the island of New Providence. There however may be delays in transportation due to the flooding that’s taking place. Around 5,500 people have been transported and over 2,000 people are living in

government shelters.

A total of 70,000 people have lost their homes to the hurricane and will be living under blue tarps as their roofs due to the aftermath. As of Sunday, Hurricane Dorian is currently outside of the United States and is southeast of Quebec, Canada.

With the arrival of those who have been affected by the hurricane, several government officials are trying to have them evacuated to other islands. The Prime Minister, Huebert Minnis and his officials are currently searching for permanent housing for those living in shelters.

One of the main reasons for doing this is because there are several children enrolling to schools that can’t hold all of them. Around 5,000 students are wanting to be enrolled at New Providence, where the average class size is only 40.

With several people living there, it is also difficult for survivors to get a job. The unemployment rate in New Providence is over 10 percent and 20 percent for youth.

Hurricane Dorrian has affected several lives and has caused several survivors to struggle with finding a home, jobs, and education.

Student reps plan run for MV city council FRANK ROCHA

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Entering the fall semester, Saddleback College embraces the time for change. Transitioning back to school can be tedious, long winded, but have no fear. Students here not only want to help lead in the classroom, but also want to contribute in your local city council.

Being a student comes with its difficulties, money, logistics, time, etc. Well how about add the effort of becoming a local city council member, doesn’t seem so easy now.

But as previously stated have no worry, breathe, and relax because others like Mahmoud El Farra, Director of external affairs of the ASG (asscoiated student government) for Saddleback College and candidate

for Mission Viejo City Council Jake Rybczyk, president of the ASG and 2018 candidate for San Clemente city council, and Jackson Hinkle, an environmentalist and candidate for San Clemente City Council, are leading this effort. Each one are under the age of 20.

The students are a part of the Orange County students for city council. The coalition originated in 2018 from Hinkle, along with Rybczyk and other students in support of the young voter, to address homelessness and use a progressive platform, to become a more liberal county.

“I strongly believe that the city council should support the construction of low-income bridge housing, so that students can focus on getting an education and bettering them-

selves” said El Farra in the OC Register. “It is very important to me that we make sure our future leaders and future parents do not have to choose between an education or a roof over their heads.”

El Farra wants to introduce Mission Viejo to clean energy, cutting fossil fuels, called Community Choice energy. It would save millions of dollars for the city, which the city of Irvine is already benefiting from its use. Hinkle is leading an environmental movement started in high school, Team Zissou, combating plastic pollution in San Clemente and nationally, leading him to have congressional conversations.

“If you look at each of these candidates and their history of organizing and volunteer work, each brings

something to the table that speaks for itself,” said Hinkle in the Los Angeles Times.

And with Rybczyk, San Clemente Green, a movement that battles against nuclear waste at the cities beaches. “We want people who represent the ideals of our generation,” said Rybczyk in the LA Times.

El Farra and Hinkle are in the process of another campaign run later this year. Both run a grass root campaign, involving collecting donations, hosting organized events, visiting local businesses or places of interest, etc.

Ease the thought that these fruitful actions are just seeding. As this semester unfolds, reflect on these individuals and what you could impact positively in both school and your neighborhood.

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Oxford info session sparks interest Oxford is going to be lit, as in the ultimate literature experience NIK LAMAS-RICHIE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

A panoramic view of Oxford University’s Lincoln College’s quadrangle. This spring from March 12, 2020, to May 15, 2020, ask yourself, “what will I be doing?”

If your answer is going to class at the oldest university in the English-speaking world, um, you might sound more interesting than The Most Interesting Man in the World. Do they even sell Dos Equis at The Bear?

The Bear Inn better known as “The Bear” is one of the oldest pubs in Oxford, England, dating back to 1242. The dream of studying Shakespeare’s Tragedies as you explore The Globe Theater in London while watching one of Shakespeare’s plays on the soil of creation. Walking the same oneway cobblestone streets as famous denizen writers like Oscar Wilde and Thomas Hardy.

It’s one thing to read it, and it’s another thing to feel it. That’s the glory of the Oxford Study Abroad program.

Professor Suki Fisher, English Department Co-Chair at Saddleback College, will be leading her eighth voyage across the pond.

“I value the program, and I value what it does for students,” said Fisher. “I’m a writer, and when I first went over to Oxford, what was really impressing me was how much the authors were inspired by the environment in which they lived.”

Professor Fisher is no stranger to the arts, earning both a Bachelor of Arts from the University of San Diego and a Master of Arts from Chapman University in English

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(Above) A panoramic view of Oxford University’s Lincoln College’s quadrangle. (Below Left) Alley view of The Bear, oldest pub in Oxford England (Below Right) Professor Suki Fisher, who oversees the program.

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literature. And for you writers, Professor Fisher also has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Chapman University as well.

“We will be going to Stratford upon Avon, which if you are familiar with Shakespeare, it would be where he was born,” said Fisher.

It’s safe to say students will be exploring the cultural landscape of

the United Kingdom with a true champion of English.

Lincoln College Library tower and Brasenose College from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. The tower of Lincoln College Library dominates the skyline with the spires of St Aldates church on the left. As a student in the Oxford program, classes will

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take place at Lincoln College. One of the 38 colleges of Oxford University. Located in the center of Oxford, better known as the heart of the city.

Don’t miss out on this dynamic educational opportunity. Oh, and if you’re wondering, all Saddleback College majors are welcome. So cheers and God Save the Queen.

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Bone marrow, blood drive help campus give back BAILEY BOURQUE SPORTS CHIEF

The Saddleback College Alpha Sigma Gamma Honor Society along with Hoag Hospital and The San Diego Blood Bank held a blood and bone marrow drive in the Student Services Center 212 this past week.

Starting right at 9am on Tuesday morning after Labor Day weekend till 3pm every day until Thursday. The manager of the Southern California and L.A. county divisions Sara Lopez and her team were there to do screenings and receive donations as well as student volunteers to help donors with check-ins.

There were plenty of volunteers and staff from the Hospital and the drive was prepared for the number of donors coming in. The three day drive saw many students and staff alike walking in and out of the doors in the SSC. “Day One, which was Tues-

day, we had 30 people,” said Lopez. “Yesterday (Wednesday) approximately 25, and so far probably about 15 today (Thursday at Noon).”

As soon as donors set foot in the donation center in the Student Service Center they were greeted by student volunteers. Maiken Sorenson one of the students volunteer from the Saddleback Alpha Sigma Gamma Honor Society along with her fellow members of the ASG took shifts and were all excited and ready to do their part.

“I really want to give back to the community,” said Sorenson.

“So this is a great way of doing that.”

Students were not just there to volunteer as many came to donate and help with their own way of contributing to society and the greater good. Kayla Bourque a second year student at Saddleback College was just one of the many donors.

“People have been coming in

and out the whole time that I’ve been here,” said Bourque.

To donate only takes about 30 to 45 minutes for the blood donation process. To donate there was paperwork, a screening, and about a 15 to 20 minute procedure to draw out the blood.

The bone marrow registration was only about ten to 15 minutes.

Including a brief video on how your contribution can help against blood cancer and a quick questionnaire about the patients’ medical history and then they were ready to donate. The test included three cotton swabs in the donor’s mouth and then they are placed on the bone marrow registry.

“They were super nice and accommodating,” Bourque said.

“It felt like a very nice, safe, and friendly environment.”

Taking time out of their busy day at school or work was a huge help towards Hoag Hospital and the San Diego Blood Bank. Students felt very relieved by the po-

liteness and professionalism of the staff there.

The center had four tables ready for donors to draw blood and the bone marrow registration was in the back of the room.

All stations were staffed up with nurses ready to take on the next volunteer willing to give back to their community. All the donors received a free t-shirt, a sticker, wristbands and other little items as a sign of gratitude for the contribution to their cause.

The larger amount of donations came at the end of most days as that was when most people on campus were done with their classes and workday. The staff was ready for any rush and spike in donors especially on Thursday with it being the last day for people to make their contribution.

Even for people that were not able to make a physical donation they can still sign up for bone marrow and blood donation updates to help support the cause.

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Two children flee the Amazon Rainforest fire which began during the summer and raged for months.

The Amazon Rainforest fire is irrelevant The world is dying, but we are already dead (inside) NIK LAMAS-RICHIE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

On April 15, 2019 the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris, France rooftop burned down causing it to collapse. Onlookers immediately screamed in gut-wrenching agony for 15 hours. Many went to social media to share their fake prayers and capitalized on the moment by sharing their own picture taken at the famous cathedral.

Even I was guilty of this humblebrag. I posted my picture of Notre-Dame de Paris on Instagram to maintain my social ranking and attention seeking like factor. Who needs a soul anymore? They are overrated in our present social climate.

Currently, there’s a colossal fire that has been going on for five weeks. The Amazon Rainforest in South America is burning down.

It’s kind of a big deal, the Amazon Rainforest is responsible for 20% of our oxygen and is labeled as

“the lungs of our planet”. It’s the lifeblood to our survival on Earth.

Commonly held belief among scientists is that the rainforest helps stabilize the world’s climate by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. So do we care to share this heartbreaking information on social media? The answer is no.

The way a majority of society gets their news is from social media sites, 43% from Facebook alone. A study conducted last year found about two-thirds of U.S. adults (68%) get news from social media, according to the Pew Research Center.

We are in a culture that shares information virtually. Society digests current events based off an internet polling algorithm, the more “likes”, the more reach a certain story receives.

Intern the more vapid validity the sharer receives. If the content isn’t sexy or doesn’t have implications of murder, preferably a digital death toll count, then it’s not worthy of our R.I.P. hashtag- to show sympathy, empathy and/or conversation rate.

“Some people, I believe, do use social media as self-fulfillment because it is there, available, and easy to connect to and may be less challenging and more immediate – people and video and entertain-

ment at one’s fingertips,” said Jim French, an associate professor of sociology at Saddleback College.

“It is only natural to gravitate toward that which we find to be the path of least resistance and return to that which provides almost instant gratification. More “likes” is satisfying, more positive responses to posts may release certain feel-good chemicals in the brain.

It can bring us a certain feeling of power and acceptance.”

The New York Times in cooperation with Customer Insight Group and Latitude Research published a study on the psychology of sharing. They found one of the top 5 factors of user motivation to share online is for self-fulfillment.

People want to be credited by others for what they share.

Makes sense considering social media is kind of like an everlasting high school. Popularity or die.

So sharing a picture of the Amazon Rainforest burning to the ground which has a significant impact on our lives will never be sensational enough. It’s just not cool. We are a social society numb to real issues, unless they benefit us personally. It’s despairing as the fire rages on, only to make headline news a month later based on the fact that nobody cares on social media.

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The measles strike back PORTER AYDELOTTE COPY EDITOR

In the modern era, science has provided solutions for many of the problems that has plagueing humanity since the beginning. From expanding knowledge and information for the average individual, creating easy access to goods, and even creating medicine to combat illness. The opportunities given to people through science is fantastic.

It’s hard to imagine a world without many of the medical advances we have today. The history lessons on the Spanish Flu or Black Death don’t really have the impact for most, despite the astronomical numbers and lack of modern medicine being a large part of that.

For myself, I think smaller and more personal notations have a larger weight than numbers on a page. When something bad strikes close to home that it really begs the big questions, and where people’s thoughts actually lay.

A shrimp situation BEAU HEIN

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I was recently overcome with the need for a pet shrimp. How this came about was through an entire weekend of cleaning my room and listening to some really uppity music.

My bloodstream was filled with the boppin’ tunes of Brockhampton and Euringer. Whilst sorting piles of clothing donations and polishing my paperclip collection, I became empowered.

I felt like a feminist going to their first public rally. A cocker spaniel that just learned how to open doors.

In one word: unstoppable.

This feeling required a physi-

Back in 2015, a measles outbreak inDisneyland sparked headlines. It was something that shocked everyone since measles and other preventable diseases were like a bad memory from a period where parents didn’t expect all their kids to live into adulthood.

Now again in 2019, a measles situation strikes the “Happiest place on Earth.” According to the Guardian, a teenage girl from New Zealand sick with measles has brought another round of the disease to Orange County.

These outbreaks occurring, many are left scratching their heads. Why did such an illness return from a bygone age?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website reports that the MMR vaccine that targets measles has a 93% success rate with one dose, and 97% with two doses.

Some individuals do fall in this small gray range, but this tends not to be a problem due to herd immunization. According to an in-

terview with Dr. Manish Sadaranganit in Oxford Vaccine Group’s article Herd Immunity: How does it work, herd immunity for measles requires a population to have 90% to 95%. Globally, those given the dual vaccination for measles is 69% according to the World Health Organization.

If you’ve browsed enough of the internet or have a Reddit account, you do know that there are communities that support anti-vax.

This is not anything that is new, some people have been against vaccinations since the 1700s according to the Measles & Rubella Initiative. However, an article in 1998 by a British doctor made a claim that the MMR vaccination could cause autism has played a major role in the modern anti-vax movement. The Lariat itself is a newspaper for college, so it was only fitting that I would conduct a poll on the student body on the subject of vaccinations. See where everyone fell on this topic.

Of the 24 students I asked, 18

were pro-vax while six were not.

A 3-to-1 ratio that surprised me.

Personally, I thought the number of anti-vax supports would be smaller, but evidence is stronger than assumptions.

Pro-vaxxers showed more enthusiasm about the opposite group, responding with typical playground insults and the “how stupid do you have to be not to vaccinate?” The anti-vax, on the other hand, had some more respect toward pro-vaxxers, unless it challenged them directly. These responses actually left me surprised, I thought that anti-vaxxer would be more emotional than pro-vaxxers.

I do believe that vaccinations are necessary for the world. The advantages presented by them outweigh any risk presented by anti-vaxxers, saving more lives than those lost through vaccinations.

Without vaccinations, my brothers or myself could be one of the countless lives that have been lost to preventable diseases.

cal show of exuberance. A monument to my cleaner, more efficient being. A talisman to bring upon me good fortune and grades for the new semester.

I needed a pet shrimp. On my desk. In an aquarium.

Almost immediately, I set off to the pet store to admire their small, square tanks. What PH water would my baby need? What food?

Would he be lonely? Or too territorial to handle a friend, and sooner cannibalize him than buddy up? Interpersonal shrimp issues aside, I figured any problems that come up I could handle.

I had chosen a small, rather charming, 3.5 gallon square tank and approached the tall, scruffy skater boy dutifully scrubbing the algae off a tank.

“Excuse me,” I began proudly clutching my small tank, “I am hoping to buy a cleaner

shrimp.” With a quick glance from skater boy, all my shrimpy dreams were dashed.

“You’re going to need at least a 20 gallon tank.” A what? That would be 2 feet long. The size of a napping kindergartner.

The height of a standard votive candle. The width matches the length of my foot. And for a creature roughly two inches?

Something fishy was afoot, and it wasn’t the baby koi puttering about in the nursery tank.

Tankless and curious, I drove home ready to enlighten myself.

Much to my surprise, cleaner shrimp require a lot more than a simple tank. As an animal with an exoskeleton, they require calcium, magnesium, and iodine supplements to rebuild their skin after they shed. This can be added to the water annually, either after each shed, or every few months.

Many professionals that spe-

cialize in shrimpy science even recommend an aquarium that can hold 30 gallons or more. A first grader! This size is perfect for additional rocky outcroppings, similar to how their natural habitat looks.

In the wild, these critters would enjoy hiding in hard coral and rocks, coming out to nibble the dead skin off of fish and other dusty customers.

According to Mike, from the website Fishlore, these ocean jewels need a warm environment between 75degrees F and 82degrees F. As a species that originated off the shores of Africa, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka, warm waters are vital for this little champion.

At the end, I underestimated these little scuttley babies. And my desk space.

In the future, I hope to have the space for a small, crusty friend.

And his massive tank.

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ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE

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BY NIK LAMAS-RICHIE

t’s Sunday, September 17, 2019 and the sky is a beautiful baby blue, the light winds are coming over the Saddleback mountains- creating a slight cool to the warm weather. A perfect climate to frolic in sandals.

Children running around with their favorite flavored snow cones.

The food trucks marinating their scent in the air.

There are 100’s of merchant tents ready for a gold rush of sales.

Their old vintage items rusty and ready for transfer. The five-piece music group serenading parking lot 9 with harmonies from the 60’s and 70’s.

It’s the second Sunday morning of the month at Saddleback College and The Coast Vintage Market has become the norm for shoppers looking to find hidden treasures for their vintage collections. It’s an experience like no other as you are thrust back in time.

Some of the most unique items at barter prices were on display.

Priced at $100, the LC Smith & Corona typewriter from World War II. An electric portable typewriter which was intended for traveling writers in 1955.

“This typewriter is from when they were still partners. LC Smith and Corona split in the 50’s and they were just called Corona from that point,” said owner Tracey Reel from Chino, California.

Priced at $35, the White Rotary sewing machine is a gem. The gold trimming gives this item a Great Gatsby type feel. The perfect 1927 talking piece, detailed and made in America.

“I found it in someone’s backyard, it was attached to a cabinet, but the rain ruined and destroyed the cabinet,” said Alma Sepulve-

Every second Sunday of every month from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Coast Vintage Market meets at Saddleback College “My grandfather actually collected cameras, he was a genius, a World War II Vet.” Tracy Reel

da, who owns the machine. “So I removed the sewing machine from the cabinet itself. The original color was brown but over time it turned black.”

Priced at $5, own a piece of history. The Anaheim Bulletin front page, with the title in red, “KENNEDY IS DEAD.” Selling for ten cents, the weathered paper stamps the published date of Thursday, June 6, 1968.

The morning flashback included real flashes, those of a camera wall. Vintage cameras on display like a museum, except these photographic machines were for sale to the highest bidder. By far one of the most breathtaking merchant exhibits at the Coastal Vintage Market.

“My grandfather actually collected cameras, he was a genius, a World War II Vet,” Reel said.

In order of right to left, bottom to top: Newspaper from the time of the Peral Harbor attacks, vintage pinball machine listed for 80 dollars, collection of cameras for sale to the highest bidder, LC Smith and Corona typewriter, newspaper from 1968 after Robert Kennedy was assassinated, Original Ford Model T, single camera from the bigger collection, rusted White Rotary sewing machine “He just loved art and cameras. I got his collection when he passed away. I was so intrigued when I started selling the cameras because so many young kids are into cameras these days. Half of my clientele is under the age of 18 years old. The oldest camera here is from 1906. The most expensive one here is the Bolex which is an 8-millimeter movie camera. Most of these cameras were for soldiers

to document World War II.” Priced at $20, one of the most exclusive items on display was a black and white illustration of the Douglas DC-3 built by McDonnell Douglas in 1936. Placed in an old oak frame, this piece is wall ready and one of a kind. Only a select few employees were gifted this item after the airplane was completed. A trophy for their success.

Priced at $800, one of the most

unique nameless items looks like an old prehistoric exercise bike.

It’s a sharpening tool from the 19th century. The rusted pedals create motion to spin a dainty sawlike plate. A very interesting item that was priced to show its stature.

You could feel the owner’s admiration for this antique as if it was his own child.

“It’s a pedal grinder to sharpen farming items from the early

1800’s. Used for the kids between the ages of 7 to 9 years old, to help work on the farm,” said Tustin resident Dale who calls himself the junk man.

Whether you’re in the market to buy mystical vintage objects or just want to converse with old timers chatting about the glory days, the second Sunday of every month at parking lot 9 will be your new haven.

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Top 5 places to eat around campus BRENDAN MONTES VIDEO EDITOR

With the semester just getting started, there are new faces all over campus. While the “veterans” on campus know the do’s and dont’s of the food on and off campus many of the newcomers are not aware.The Lariat asked 20 students their top visited quick service restaurants for either a snack or a meal off campus. Below are the top 5 visited food places off property suggested by college students.

1. Albertacos Mexican Food: Albertacos is located directly outside the College Drive West exit to Marguerite. This quick service restaurant sells burritos and combination plates.Michael N., a College Student, states, “Probably the best veggie burrito I’ve ever had.

My girlfriend always says the beef one is the best she’s had too”.

The best part about Albertacos Mexican food is that every combination plate receives 20% off if you show your student id.

2. In-N-Out: In-N-Out is located at the end of the Avery Exit.

In n Out is known worldwide for their hamburgers and fries. Many students suggested ordering off of the secret menu.Persilla N. Suggested, “Double double animal style is what I go for when I am really indulging, otherwise cheeseburger animal style does the job.

Ask for an extra sauce packet and slather it on those fries with pickles and peppers!”

3. Stacks Pancake House: Stacks is located down Marguerite right before the Crown Valley intersection.

This breakfast cafe sells pancakes, waffles, and even French toast with captain crunch!If you’re not feeling like breakfast items they also have a lunch menu.

This consists of Hawaiian style items such as teriyaki chicken or kalua pig with fried rice.Jenn W., a student at Irvine Valley College, states, “The line is always very long, but the tables turn fast.

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There's a large variety on the menu and I always wanna try everything”.

4. New York Deli: This family-owned deli is located directly across the street from the Audi dealership on Marguerite. New York Deli sells Boars Head meat and cheeses and makes the best sandwiches in town. You can either order off of their menu or

make a custom sandwich.

They also sell sides such as coleslaw, Mac n cheese, or soup.

Orrin B. states, “They're known for the Rachel, which is largely a secret recipe. I believe it's roast beef, coleslaw, and their secret sauce. If its you're first time here, get the Rachel!”

5. The Empanada Maker: The Empanada Maker is a quick ser-

vice restaurant that is located directly outside the College Drive West exit and features fresh empanadas. These are best described as mini calzones with a Spanish twist.Heather R. states, “It fit perfectly in my hand. It was hot. It was toasty… I would assume most people pop these babies like nobody business.”

What to bring while traveling SAM HASSON PHOTO EDITOR

There are many things you must consider when you're traveling. What to bring, what the weather will be like, time of year, etc. It also depends on where your traveling as well. Many of the things listed would help you get around easily and not falling into

looking like a tourist. Here are the top 5 things you MUST bring when you're traveling.

1. Passport Duh... We know you won't get very far without it.

2. Camera, you make your memories last longer using a camera to take photos.

Appropriate clothing, depending on the temperature on which you are traveling.

3. Money Belt, it is a fanny pack type system where it goes around your waist inside your pants. this helps when you are traveling to another country so you won't get robbed off the street.

4. Map of the place you're visiting, this is good so you know your way around without asking complete strangers and they respond in different languages.

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Area 51 warning sign like this created a group of “runners” who attempted to storm the military base Sept. 20.

So that Area 51 ‘raid’ happened Loren Chavez

Social Media Editor Internationally, the Area 51 raid gained attention. Originating from a Facebook group, the event will take place on September 20. The government outwardly warned against the raid. "[Area 51] is an open training range for the U.S. Air Force, and we would discourage anyone from trying to come into the area where we train American armed forces," a spokeswomen told The Washington Post.

Even with federal warnings and the creator even acknowledging the event as a joke, thousands of people still plan on attending the event in Nevada, evidenced by the fully booked hotel and camping ground of the only hotel in the area. If you are one of the thousands, please consider bringing or acquiring the following in order to make your experience as enjoyable as possible.

Reservation: At this point, it will be almost impossible to reserve a room at any hotel near the event, but it doesn’t hurt to try so that could be an option for some.

However, renting an RV would be a practical alternative considering

that the Extraterrestrial Highway is public land available for campers according to travel sites such as roadtrippers.com. Plus, it would make a nice hiding spot for an extraterrestrial friend.

Nourishment: Besides the small town of Rachel, grocery stores, restaurants and food delivery services are far and few in between. Even if you did find a restaurant it will probably be crowded by hundreds of other raiders. Therefore, bringing your own food with you would be your best bet instead of waiting in a mile long line while in the sweltering heat.

First aid: Whenever a large crowd gathers, whether it’s for a concert, festival or any sort of public event, first responders are necessary to ensure everyone’s safety. Of course, those willing to risk their lives to rescue aliens may not care as much about safety. However, those only going to observe people Naruto running into the U.S. Air Force should be aware that an actual emergency may leave the few first responders spread thin.

Therefore, when planning

what to bring, a first aid kit may be valuable for the potential of smaller injuries.

Entertainment: Any sort of road trip can be torturous for those not accustomed to driving nine hours through the desert. Borrow a book, buy a movie, download some music, all great options to entertain oneself before and after the actual excitement of alien contact.

Bail out: Raiding a highly classified military base, along with being extremely dangerous, is definitely illegal. Those willing to unmask such an operation are not only risking their lives but their freedom so having someone’s number in case will be beneficial in case there are actual arrests made. It also would be beneficial to learn transparency jutsu in this unlikely event.

News outlets and those uneducated in the world of Internet memes may not take this raid seriously, but either way, people are going to show up and they will want to see some aliens. No matter if the crowd reaches ten or 10,000, those going will have more to think about than just if they can make it

past the military.

The much anticipated “raid” occurred as planned; however, it was far less intense than we all imagined.

The area surrounding Area 51 was not equipped for the large crowds they estimated, some believing this would be a Fyre Festival 2.0.

However, predictions of 5,000 turned out to be very wrong as only 2,000 people were reported to be in Rachel; although still a big turnout for the small town, it did not come close to what was pledged.

As for the actual raid, only 150 people were reported to be near the base. I was able to get a quote from Sophia Rodriguez, a Saddleback student who actually attended the raid.

“Not many people showed up, they definitely were able to stop us. We’ll have to try again some other time.”

2 million people pledged to attend this event, however the lack of commitment proves how Internet promises do not translate too well to actual action.

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‘The Matrix’ 20 years later

“The Matrix” set a precedent for post Y2K cinema with its stealthy 1999 release DYLAN ROBINSON NEWS EDITOR

Ending the 90s with a surprising hit that would go on to shape and influence Hollywood for the decade to follow, the Wachowskis struck gold with “The Matrix.” Soaked in a green tint and wrapped between lines of entangling code, the world presented in the film mirrored just how boring reality was and upped the ante presented to us in everyday life by giving the audience more to search for in the mundane.

“The Matrix” and many other films of the era were highly critical of office jobs becoming mainstream at the time. Mind-numbing white-collar work bloomed, guaranteeing steady income but stagnating ambitions during this era.

While known more for slaying puppy murderers in the “John Wick” films today, Keanu Reeves rose to stardom through the late 80s hits of “River’s Edge” and “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” and truly solidified his leg-

acy through his efforts in “The Matrix Trilogy.”

Reeves portrayed Thomas Anderson, aka Neo, in the trilogy who learns of his prophecy as “the One,” tasked with delivering humanity from enslavement under intelligent, yet tyrannical AI towards a brighter future where humans are once again liberated and capable of their own will.

At the beginning of the film, Neo is seen working in an office cubicle, dragging on through his monotonous day of programming right before following the advice of future love interest and cohort Trinity to escape the men sent there to stop him in his tracks to becoming the One. The most poignant aspect of setting the film primarily in the artificial world of the Matrix itself is to expose exactly how boring our day to day lives really are. Without even thinking about it, we mindlessly slog through the daily grind in the hopes of living a freer life as time goes on. Through Neo’s realization then actualization, the mov-

ie calls out this banal existence we live in hopes of paving the way for the lives we could be, and should be already living.

The martial arts training Neo receives along with powers of willing potential into existence, such as when he flies out from the phone booth at the very end of the film, are to encourage us to pursue feats we never once knew we were capable of. Dullness urges action and the Wachowskis made sure to detail precisely what humans are capable of when we zero in on it.

This is not to say that we must uproot robotical enslavement and cast the wool from our eyes in the same manner Neo and co. did in the film. Instead, it is better to analyze “The Matrix’s” themes on a personal level and adapt them to fit changes you are seeking to make in life.

20 years after the film’s release, we stand in a world uncertain at times of our future, whether it be personally or globally, and “The Matrix” teaches valuable les-

sons on how to be yourself while chasing the best version of yourself you can possibly be.

Sure, the sequels may not have measured up to the awe the first film presented, but the trilogy’s legacy was still revered enough to this day to warrant a 4th film after all this time. What’s even more impressive is how this next film is not confirmed to be a reboot, and instead focuses on being a sequel to the trilogy before it.

Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss return once again despite their characters’ deaths by the end of the third film, so we’ll have to see how the returning half of the Wachowskis, Lana, sorts out that mess.

Enduring footprints in modern cinema have never made the world rumble quite like “The Matrix” did a whole two decades ago now.

With encouraging tones and the success of Neo’s journey in both character and strength, maybe it’s time we see the world for what it is, take the Red Pill and see how deep the rabbit-hole goes.

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‘Norman F---ing Rockwell!’: Lana Del Rey Cult alternative artist’s fifth studio album is a delightfully melancholy glimpse into her truest self SOPHIA HOISETH ARTS EDITOR

Since the beginning of her career, Lana Del Rey has tediously confected a careful aesthetic that dominated her music, more so than the music itself--American flags, Budweiser, an undeniable attraction to older men--but what Del Rey failed at was removing the red white and blue masquerade that conveyed her music as artificially emotional.

However in “Norman Fucking Rockwell!,” Del Rey seriously attempts to explore her inner psyche, what motivates her and what she is incapable of. And by the end of the record, it is very clear that Del Rey has issues. She is messy, passive, overly empathetic--but finally, for once, we get a true glimpse into who Lana Del Rey truly is. And so does she.

The first track of the record, “Norman fucking Rockwell,” sets a mature tone for the rest of the record, beginning with a myriad of melodic, old-fashioned strings. It is immediate that this album will be highly distinguished from every previous one, but when Del Rey’s heavenly vocals are introduced, the same cynical Lana we've become accustomed to is still there.

“Goddamn, manchild/You fucked me so good that I almost said I love you,” Del Rey sings.

She’s grown tired of egotistical, snobby, artistic men--“Your poetry’s bad and you blame the news”-But despite this realization, she cannot help her attraction and

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Lana Del Rey, who recently released her fifth studio ablum, performs at 2014 Coachella in Indio, California. succumbs to desire, accepting this highly flawed man for himself: “But I can’t change that and I can’t change your mood.”

Del Rey draws a broader conclusion and acknowledges that her attempts at love will always be fruitless. “You’re just a man/ It’s what you do/Your head in your heads/As you color me blue.”

Del Rey’s songwriting abilities have evidently improved, most observably on “Mariners Apartment Complex.” It is the most coherent and thorough track from the entire album, and possibly of Del Rey’s entire discography. A bright piano riff and a gentle guitar strum conjoin to introduce Del Rey’s deep hum; “You took my sadness out of context/At the Mariners Apartment Complex/I ain’t no candle in the wind,” she asserts.

She continues, “I’m the bolt, the lightning, the thunder/Kind of girl who’s gonna make you wonder/Who you are, and who you’ve been.” Del Rey’s confidence has

blossomed immensely, and she’s begun to take on a more dominant role in her relationships.

She won’t be pushed around anymore, but she’s willing to nurture those who do love her. “You lose your way, just take my hand/ You’re lost at sea then I’ll command your boat to me again/Don’t look too far, right where you are, that’s where I am/I’m your man.”

While this record is full of musical diversions, Lana Del Rey still remains a master at composing a devastatingly gorgeous piano ballad. “Happiness is a butterfly” is a depressingly helpless masterpiece that finds Del Rey empathizing with a possible murderer. She’s almost comically jaded in her words: “If he’s a serial killer, then what’s the worst/That can happen to a girl that’s already hurt?”

Or maybe the exhaustively titled “hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have - but i have it,” the most elevated and haunting song off of the record.

Del Rey truly outdid herself with this song, a song solely charged by the power of her poetry; “Don’t ask if I’m happy, you know that I’m not/But at best I can say I’m not sad/’Cause hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have/But I have it.”

It is evident in her fifth work that Lana Del Rey is and perhaps always will be incurably sad.

While her expression of “sadness” before appeared childish, Del Rey’s vulnerability in NFR! finally validates her feelings.

And despite having such a particular, tailored persona, the lyricism of this record transcends any superficial notion previously established; it is at once, mature, young, free-spirited and confined, all simultaneously existing together.

NFR! is a definitive progression of Del Rey’s artistry and a landmark of authenticity in her career. Lana Del Rey has finally found herself.

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Gaucho football shows early promise BAILEY BOURQUE SPORTS EDITOR

Football season is in full swing at Saddleback college with the team already showing tremendous potential as a 48-24 win on Sept.

14 against defending state champion Venture College put them on track for their hot start.

Saddleback improved to a 3-0 record at the after their victory against Pasadena City on Sept.21.

The team has been nothing short of dominant on both sides of the ball.

The Gauchos are helmed by Mark McElroy for the twenty first time. The program has had great success since his tenure at Saddleback, posting a 152-72 record.

The team is coming in with a weapon such as freshman quarterback Chance Nolan, who is showing early signs of what it means to be a collegiate quarterback, has 909 yards, 11 touchdowns in the air and 284 yards on the ground so far, which leads the team in passing and rushing yards. There is also the receiver tandem of Liam Eldridge and Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda, who are both tied for 14

SPORTS CALANDER Oct. 1-15 Oct. 1 at 3p.m.

Women’s soccer plays Cypress at OC Great Park.

Oct. 2 at various times Women’s golf plays in OEC event at 10 a.m. at the Los Serranos CC. Men’s water polo plays at 3 p.m. away at Fullerton.

Women’s water polo plays away at 4 p.m. at Fullerton.

Women’s volleyball plays at 6 p.m. against Riverside.

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Coach Mark McElroy getting his team ready in the huddle.

Austin Moore feels this team has something special this year.

“The team looks amazing this year,” Moore said. “We have that athleticism and the drive and passion to get it all and win it all.”

Moore is off to great start this season as well with five tackles over the course of the first three games including three solo tackles. He feels that he can really help the team this year and give his team a spark defensively. As well as help in big games.

“I think this season I can help the team with my strength, speed and power,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the OCC game because it’s a local rivalry, and I have a few friends that go there.”

With the team starting with such efficient numbers, having a huge impact on both ends of the field and having a coach that knows so much success in his career the early ideas of success may come to fruition.

Only time will tell how long the early prosperity of the season will continue, but the focus and determination of this squad will bring a challenge to any competitor.

receptions each. The two are the leaders in receiving yards with Garcia-Castaneda barley edging out Eldridge as receiving leader 306-296. Another offensive player with a promising upside is freshman running back Shawn Poma, who has two rushing touchdowns on the year.

The team looks strong defensively with just as many tools on that end of the field.

With a defense that can match the offensive firepower of the Gauchos, the team’s early success is attributed to the teams play on both sides of the ball. With a fair share of freshman and sophomore players making their impact felt ,freshman linebacker Tyriek Bell stands out among the rest, showing that he already knows how to play like a veteran.

Second-year defensive end

Oct. 4 at various times Women’s cross country and men’s cross country compete in the Cerritos Falcon Invitational at Don Knabe Regional Park. Time TBA. Women’s water polo plays in Miramar/Mesa Tournament at San Diego Miramar College. Time and opponent TBA. Men’s water polo plays at 11:20 a.m. against Ventura in the Saddleback Invitational.

Women’s soccer plays away at 2 p.m. against Santa Ana. Men’s water polo plays at 2:50 p.m. against Modesto in the Saddleback Invitational.

Women’s water polo plays at 4:10 p.m. against Ventura in the San Diego Tournament at Miramar.

Oct. 5 at various times Women’s water polo competes in the Miramar/Mesa Tournament at San Diego Miramar College.

Their opponent and Time is TBA. Men’s water polo 9:10 a.m. against Merced in the Saddleback Invitational.

Men’s water polo plays at 4:10 p.m. against Santa Monica in the Saddleback Invitational.

Football plays away at 6 p.m. against Mt. San Antonio at Covina District Field.

Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.

Women’s volleyball against Golden West.

Oct. 7 at 12p.m Women’s golf competes in the OEC Event at Singing Hills GC.

Oct. 14 at various times Women’s golf competes in the SoCal Preview at Royal Vista GC. Time TBA.

Oct. 8 at 3p.m.

Women’s soccer plays Golden West at OC Great Park.

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Oct. 11 at various times Women’s cross country and men’s cross country compete in the Brubaker Invitational at Irvine Regional Park. Game time to be determined.

Women’s soccer plays away at 3 p.m. against Fullerton.

Women’s volleyball plays at 6 p.m. against Fullerton.

Oct. 15 at 3p.m.

Women’s soccer plays Orange Coast at OC Great Park.

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Five Fantasy Football tips to help you win MORGAN SMITH SPORTS EDITOR

With the NFL season getting in full form, more and more people are getting involved with fantasy football. The game within the game is something us fans can use an excuse to cheer against our favorite team or to show off some of your football knowledge, even if you don’t have as much as it seems.

Fantasy football is a grind all season long and with these five important tips and tricks, you should use to be able to get yourself into a prime position to win your league.

1. Know your league's rules.

Many people play fantasy football but may not look into the fine print of the rules to see what may make a certain player more valuable than others. For example, the term PPR (Points Per Reception) is used all over fantasy football. If you can find a player who can rack up catches game after game but may not have the same offensive arsenal as some of the best receivers and running backs, they can be very

important to strengthen your roster.

Finding intricate ways to find players that may go overlooked is very crucial in eventually finding a diamond in the rough that can carry you to a championship.

2. Keep up with the news.

With all the media attention that has come to fantasy sports over the past couple of years, finding news about teams and players has become easier than ever. One of the best sources that people can use is Twitter.

Being able to see injuries, cuts, trades, and reports from beat writers are very useful information that most people can obtain with just a quick follow on Twitter. Being on top of the news is one of the most important things in fantasy football because it enables you to be the first person to decide if this news is crucial to improving your roster. Some great basic follows for NFL news are Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) and Ian Rapoport (@Rapsheet).

3. Learn the art of trading.

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Trading is tough to make yourself better because most of the time you need someone who is less knowledgeable than yourself to get the best deal.

This may sound hard to find, but there are tips that some casual players do not know that can help you get some wins in the future.

For example, try taking advantage of the team you are playing against by trading players on a bye week. Now, this scenario may happen later in the year, but if you can trade a player who isn’t playing to the person you are playing against, this is an ultimate win-win trade result.

Now trying to trade for

the best player in another question that is subject to personal opinion. More than likely, if you can trade two decent players for a star player, this is what you want to do. Fantasy football is built around needing stars on your team for winning a championship.

4. Don’t overreact and stay calm.

I know that this may sound cliché or very bland but this is very important to keep a level mind and not make decisions based on emotion. If you are mad about a player that you drafted in the first three rounds having a bad week, take a deep breath and see if the player was really the

problem. There are many factors like the matchup, injuries and roster moves teams make that go into a game for why your player has a week winning game or week losing game. Try and find owners in your league that is overreacting to a bad week by their players so you can get them for cheap in a trade.

5. Don’t be afraid, you make the decisions after all.

Fantasy football should be played with the sole purpose to have fun and win the championship. After all, how many places can you gloat in front of your friends and feel no remorse?

If you want to make a deal for your favorite player, do it, nobody is stopping you. Many people in leagues want to get their favorite players so finding a way to get them will make the experience better for you and should improve your team.

Fantasy football is an interactive game that is made for the most active to be in a great position to win. These five tips should help you have a successful fantasy football season.

UFC 242: Nurmagomedov defends title vs. Poirier in 3 rounds JACOB CASTRO

ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

On Saturday, Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov defeated Dustin 'The Diamond' Poirier to defend his UFC Lightweight Title for the second time in this year. Moving his flawless professional record to a perfect 28-0.

Round 1 Khabib put on a dominant performance. Smothering Poirier for the majority of the round,

Nurmagomedov used his ground and pound and submission attempts to "maul" his opponent, as The Eagle often said throughout the build up to the fight, Saturday.

Round 2 was more of the same. Poirier did have a moment on the feet at the start of the round where he rocked Nurmagomdov which caused him to backpedal for a moment. After regaining his wits, Khabib quickly got Poirier up against the cage and secured the

takedown. Where he did more of the same with brutal ground and pound and neck cranks.

Round 3 started off even on the feet until The Eagle pressured The Diamond up against the cage, yet again. Poirier secured a guillotine that appeared close. However, Nurmagomedov executed the proper defense and ended up on top of Dustin once more. Soon after, the lightweight champion took the back of Poirier and secured the rear naked

choke for a submission victory.

After the fight, the two fighters did something unique. Khabib and Poirier exchanged their Reebok jerseys. In Khabib’s post fight interview, he stated his plans to sell Poirier’s Jersey on his own website and donate the money made to Poiriers foundation that helps people without a voice. Dana White offered to donate aswell. White said afterhe will match whatever number Khabib donates to Poirier’s foundation.

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Bug Chat story & photos by Beau Hein

Jasmine Jumper, a local botany major, inspects her foliage before class.

Q: What plants would you consider your favorite?

A: The green ones! But spider plants are the easiest to grow.

Q: Hopeful future jobs?

A: I would love to help with ecologically-aware landscapes!

Q: Any fun weekend plans?

A: I usually go airsofting, but I may blow it off to protest climate change.

Q: Are you in a relationship?

A: My love life is a work in progress. I can’t help but jump between ideas of what I want!

Q: Any local eateries you enjoy?

A: A bit of a drive, but I fancy Tendergreens at the Irvine Spectrum Center. Extra kale, yes please!

We found architecture major Felicity Flutter admiring her reflection in the greenhouse glass.

Q: What building styles would you consider your favorite?

A: Definitely brutalism. The sharp angles look beautiful against a city skyline!

Q: How long have you been at Saddleback?

A: First year! Before this, I was studying math at Irvine Valley College.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: The little sip of Dr. Pepper left in the can when you throw it away.

Q: Are you in a relationship?

A: I’m having a bit of a fling with an orb weaver behind the LRC. I don’t want to get wrapped up in some serious relationship yet.

Q: Any superheroes you look up to? Why? A: Mothra. She’s powerful single woman, just like my mother.

I love all of her movies!

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