Vol 50, Issue 7 (March 7, 2018)

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The editor-in-chief puts on her jade colored glasses and gives her thoughts on St. Paddy’s Day

OPINION

Saddleback’s Student Health Center recieves funding for Your Mind Matters

NEWS

Softball’s road to competing at an elite level. A midway recap of this season

SPORTS

CULTURE

The Lariat staff’s spring break suggestions for working students on a time crunch

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Wednesday, March 7, 2018 | News

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

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

■ FEB. 14

At 8:37 a.m. on campus police an act of larceny theft was reported and closed.

In the evening at 5:36 p.m. in Lot 9, a suspicious person or vehicle where no report was taken.

■ FEB. 15

As heard at 12:45 p.m., an unknown alarm sounded in the Science Building.

■ FEB. 20

No report was needed for the public assist at the Green Waste Yard.

■ FEB. 21

Medical aid was reported from the Learning Resource Center on campus in the morning.

■ FEB. 22

Located on Library Drive

by Chemistry Storage a traffic accident occurred.

There were no injuries involved in the collision.

■ FEB. 28

Criminal activity occurred in Lot 9 due to a Misuse of a Disabled Placard.

At 12:11 p.m. an illegally parked vehicle was reported in the disabled space in Lot 9.

At 12:19 p.m. there was a stopped vehicle on the lower side of campus.

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So what’s your major?

Meet the six little-known certificate programs HOLLY BROXTERMAN MANAGING EDITOR

Many students find themselves at Saddleback College either fresh to the college experience or well on their way to a four-year university.

With either an Associate’s Degree as an immediate goal or a Bachelor’s Degree as a distant dream, many students also find themselves working through their entire time at Saddleback without exploring the 85 certificate programs offered.

Perusing the requirements of the various degrees and certificates of achievement offered, it becomes quickly apparent that the main difference between degrees and certificates is the inclusion of general education breadth requirements of accredited degrees; or, the classes that seem to have nothing to do with your major. Certificates can also be a positive stepping stone in the direction of your chosen profession, attracting many returning students looking to broaden their existing career options.

There are also certificates which do not have a coinciding Associates Degree possible, such as the Advanced Fashion Design and Apparel Manufacturing Certificate. However, professionals often share that an impressive portfolio speaks volumes louder than an impressive degree when it comes to fashion. “[The] certificate prepares the fashion design student to enter the apparel manufacturing field,” said the Saddleback website. “It explores the fashion industry, studying the many career options available beyond design. [...] The student who completes the Fashion Design program and then completes this advanced program will not only be able to design clothing but will be able to participate in many of the manufacturing processes.”

This 48 unit program, which

incorporates an industry internship, polishes the technical skills of those primarily interested in fashion manufacturing and design, with labs existing solely dedicated to construction, costumes, couture and dressmaking, including others.

Who knew you could live your own personal version of “Project Runway” right here at Saddleback?

One of the most surprising certificates one can earn from Saddleback College is the Seamanship Certificate. (Yes, you read that right.)

UNIQUE CERTS.

Advanced Fashion Design and Apparel Manufacturing Fashion dept.

Seamanship

Marine science technology dept.

Ecological Restoration Environmental studies dept.

Cosmetology

Cosmetology/esthetcian program

Real Estate

Real estate dept.

Biomedical Illustration Graphics dept.

“This program is designed to prepare individuals as boat operators and to take Coast Guard licensing examinations, as well as train marine technicians in the seagoing disciplines,” said the Saddleback website. “Fieldwork is conducted throughout Southern California and the Channel Islands from Dana Point and Newport harbors. Boats include 28 to 48-foot sailing and power vessels, as well as safety sail training and introductory boating experience on Saddleback’s fleet of 14-foot Capri sailboats.”

Classes required for completion of the program include Coastal Navigation (MST 210), Vessel Command and Organization (MST 215) and Marlinspike Seaman-

ship (MST 201), among others.

The program requires a minimum of 23 units to earn a Certificate of Achievement, but beyond the 14 units of required courses students must also select nine units from elective courses such as Celestial Navigation (MS 211) and the USCG Master License and Examination Preparation Course (MS 216) among several others.

The program is best for those interested in learning nautical terms, marine weather, navigational strategies, sailing maneuvers and basic boating safety and emergency techniques.

Students thirsting to pursue creative endeavors professionally, or those already enrolled in a graphics or art degree program, might find the Biomedical Illustration Certificate particularly intriguing.

Best suited for those seeking to expand their knowledge of biology and human physiology as well as their creative and illustrative skills, this program also serves as a foundation to expand and express one’s creative portfolio professionally in growing STEM fields.

“The goal of the program is to train and prepare students for a career in the field as illustrators in various medical, science, and technical presentation areas,” said the Saddleback website. “Among the applications of target skills are textbooks and journals, web, television, patient education, museums, veterinary, dental, trade shows, pharmaceutical advertising, and medical illustration used by attorneys and law enforcement.”

Those working towards a Graphics division degree may already have taken courses required to complete the program such as Digital Animation (GD 150) or Photoshop Skills for Graphic Designers (GD 200).

Students recently starting out may find they have also already taken a required course, with in-

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@lariatnews troductory courses such as Drawing (ART 80), Introduction to Biology (BIO 20) and Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 113) also being among the 29 units required to earn a certificate.

“The Ecological Restoration Certificate trains students for a practical ecological application of appropriate techniques for a variety of ecological restoration projects,” the Saddleback website said. “The projects may be carried out by industry or government agencies and may have specific legal requirements for implementation and proof of success.”

Students pursuing an Environmental Studies degree may have already completed courses among those required for the program, such as Introduction to Environmental Studies (ENV 1) or Introduction to Ecology (ENV 18). The program requires a minimum of 28 units to earn a certificate, but beyond the 15 units of required courses, students must also select 13 units from elective courses such as Natural History of California (ENV 24), Green Living (ENV 202) or the Environmental Studies Internship (ENV 105), among others.

Appealing primarily to those seeking to “identify the regulatory and technical requirements for monitoring restoration sites [and] develop a restoration plan for a specific site,” the Saddleback website said; “Students completing the certificate may be hired by local, county, state, or federal government; private consulting firms; or subcontractors hired by any of these agencies.”

Saddleback offers some other surprising certificate programs designed to prepare students for state licensing exams, such as those for Cosmetology and Real Estate Sales/Broker Certificates.

“The [Cosmetology Certificate] program is designed to prepare students for the State Board of Cosmetology examination and, with successful completion of the program, students should be able to enter careers as cosmetologists,” said the Saddleback website said. “This program is offered on an open enrollment basis, and a waiting list may be maintained for those students who desire to enroll.”

The Real Estate Sales/Broker Certificate meets California state broker license requirements and prepares students for their examination by familiarizing with basic principles of real estate practice, law, appraisal, finance, escrow and investment. Online classes are often emphasized in this program for those wishing to work towards earning a certificate remotely or part-time.

Many individuals intent on obtaining these licenses often venture off a college campus to do so. Seeing the options available, perhaps existing and new students of Saddleback will see how the college can still serve them in pursuing professions typically not reliant on higher education. You may not need to return to college to earn your real estate license, for example, but the quality of education received at a college as compared to sometimes sketchy online “degree mills” doesn’t compare. Besides, you have a better chance of getting FAFSA to contribute to your goals if you pursue them at a real college.

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Saddleback receives funding to address mental health

has on staff two part-time medical doctors, a total of four registered nurses and two psychologists. In 2017, the center exA&E EDITOR The California Community College perienced a 25 percent increase in patients Mental Health Services Grant Program from 2016. The center plans to hire a partselected Saddleback College and Irvine time psychiatrist and a case manager to Valley College as recipients to a multi-dis- help address volume increases in student trict maximum award of $350,000 on Feb. cases as part of its work plan for the grant.

The school district’s Your Mind Mat15. Saddleback College’s Student Health Center will receive $175,000 to provide ad- ters initiative will provide all Saddleback ditional mental health services through the College staff with new skills to screen and implementation of South Orange County link students to mental health services, as Community College District’s Your Mind well as LGBTIQ SafeZone training. StuMatters: Breaking Down Barriers for Men- dents with specific language needs will be able to receive mental health referrals tal Health Wellness’ 26 month work plan.

During both spring and fall semes- through an on-demand translation serters in 2017, Saddleback had an average vice. The center will also screen students for mental health needs through the use of the PHQ 9 or Patient Health Questionnaire.

“20% of students “Our goal in obtaining this grant surveyed reported is to provide desperately needed mental health wellness support in anxiety and a safe, confidential, and accessible depression had manner to support our students so they can obtain their educational seriously impacted goals,” said Jeanne Harris-Caldwell, director of student health services in their academic a statement. performance.”

A total of 60 California colleges American College Health Association applied for the grant. Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College were one of seven multi-district overall attendance of 27,349 students. The applications that received the California Student Health Center estimates that it Community College Mental Health Serprovided health care services to more than vices Grant Program. The grant’s work 12,000 students in 2017. The center’s staff plan was a collaboration of a six person assists an average of 25 students daily for team that included Jeanne Harris-Caldwell. mental health care or referrals.

“This grant will have a huge impact in Saddleback students who have paid their semester health fee are able to be seen expanding access to students and gives us by physicians, nurses or mental health ther- a significant opportunity to have an open, apists at no cost. The Student Health Center district-wide convestation by removing the stigma of mental illness and improvalso provides same day appointments.

“It is the mental health that we have to ing suicide awareness, especially for our worry about, seriously,” said Terri Whitt, veteran population,” said Nancy Monta member on the South Orange County gomery, director of the Health and WellCommunity College Board of Trustees ness Center and Veterans Services Center during a two hour board meeting on Feb. at Irvine Valley College in a statement.

Saddleback College has also applied 26. “For Saddleback and IVC to receive $350,000 in a grant is huge and this hap- for the Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide pened before Florida. We already know Prevention grant, which provides funding those problems. It is serious and we need to higher education institutions to develop an approach that prevents the incidence of to recognize it.”

The Student Health Center currently suicide and provides outreach to vulnerable students.

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BREAK IT DOWN: Ingrid Jensen and the Big Band ensemble hold the final crescendo led by conductor Joey Sellers at McKinney Theatre.

A night full of lively music for Jazz Day

Big Band collaborates with Ingrid Jensen ANDREA CLEMETT OPINION EDITOR

Ingrid Jensen, a trumpeter from British Columbia collaborated with Saddleback’s Big Band Ensemble for Jazz Days at McKinney Theatre on Feb. 24.

She is accomplished around the world for her music, composing, and zealously teaching students.

Jazz Day brings audiences internationally recognized guest artists such as James Moody, Clay Jenkins and Bill Holman.

Guest musicians work with students and explore the process of composing.

The Big Band Jazz ensemble course is taught by composer and trombonist Joey Sellers. The class meets every Wednesday night and is a mixture of community members and ambitious musicians who require this applied music experience in order to transfer to four-year universities.

“For some of the community members enrolled in the course are already professional musicians because we play extremely creative music here, it is not like a traditional big band,” said Saddleback College director of jazz studies, Joey Sellers. “It’s challenging for them and some aspiring students are working at places like Disneyland, with the hopes of coming here to take off.”

Jensen began playing music at a young age alongside her sister, saxophonist and composer, Christine Jensen. Both were raised listening to an abundance of instrumental music. Influences like Louis Armstrong as well as Chet Baker, who coupled horn playing with vocals. Jensen used singing as an extension to connect her ears to the music.

“Ingrid was a great choice because she’s a wonderful musician and a great composer,” Sellers added.

Jensen led the band through a piece she composed entitled “At Sea.” It was inspired by a 10-day sailing odyssey led by her husband on their honeymoon, adven-

turing through southeast Alaska.

The voyage on the 40-foot yacht experienced distress through the stormy seas that were conveyed in a solo by a soprano saxophonist.

During the introduction of the piece, Jensen gently tapped on the back of her mouthpiece and recorded these few seconds of dabbing, on a group of pedals much like a guitarist uses to manipulate sounds. She added a windblown noise from her horn without buzzing her lips, achieving the windy weather conditions of the sea. Combining the two recorded sounds she looped them and the ensemble proceeded with the slow melodic sounds of “At Sea.” The morning of the concert Björk was playing in Jensen’s hotel room. For over 15 years she has experimented with sampling and reverbing pieces but within the context of jazz. This nontraditional style of opening or closing compositions with jazzy beats, promoted listening and interacting for the musicians.

“I find with the electronics it’s

relevant now because they are all into it. This method is helping students to listen in a different way,” Jensen said.

Composing music on the road for the siblings at times was lonesome being away from family and familiarity. Ingrid spoke about compositions which were reminiscent of home. One of her last pieces was derived from her horseback riding days while listening to jazz on her Walkman.

She relishes guest artist performances to extend her passion for teaching. The morning before the band performance, Jensen reviewed the Oscar Peterson Trio and discussed controlling tempo speeds of enthusiastic performances. Additionally, she teaches an ensemble of seven students at the New School in New York and private trumpet instruction at Purchase College in New York.

Ingrid Jensen dedicated the jazz performance to the students traveling and advocating for change in Florida. Closing the concert, the audience gave the musicians a standing ovation and lined up for signed CDs.

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‘Black Panther’ stalks social media 2018’s best movie leaves a digital footprint over the Internet ASHLEY HERN A&E EDITOR

“Black Panther” has made an impression throughout media outlets as the largest grossing film in 2018 with more than 900,000 mentions related to the film on Facebook and Twitter alone. The film has grossed more than $500 million in theaters across the United States.

On Instagram the #blackpanthermovie has an estimate of 140,000 total posts; whereas, the #wakandaforever consists of around 380,000 tagged pictures.

“Black Panther” can be categorized with other action movies like “Independence Day”, “Bad Boys”, “Men in Black” or the “Blade” series that feature a Black protagonist. However, within the Marvel Studios’ mythos, the Black Panther is the first African superhero to have a full-length feature.

“I’ve seen #BlackPanther five times now and given the way I feel every time I see it, one of the biggest takeaways for me is Asians, Latinos, Muslims, and every other marginalized group in film and television needs and deserve their version of this experience,” said Twitter user @ Travon.

Director Ryan Coogler’s cinematic vision was supported by actors like Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya and Letitia Wright to name a few of its predominantly Black full cast. Writer Joe Robert Cole and musicians Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and The Weeknd were responsible for the production of creative talent within the film as well.

“Black Panther” chronicles Prince T’Challa’s progression as the ruling monarch of Wakanda after his father’s tragic death.

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VIBRANIUM: T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Okoye (Danai Gurira) at a casino in Busan, South Korea.

The nation is able to escape the clutches of colonialism and racism through its massive reserves of vibranium.

“Africa was illustrated as having something to offer the world, and not just in need of a handout,” said Madeline Wilson-Ojo, a College of Media and Publishing student in a blog post. “Vibranium was Wakanda’s natural resource. Its properties rendered it superior to any other metal in the world.”

“Black Panther” has earned a 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer and an audience score of 79 percent. Out of 348 critic reviews, it has received 337 fresh and 11 rotten reviews.

The #blackpanther has a 38 percent positive and a 3 percent negative sentiment.

Critics of the motion picture blame its expository dialogue, predictable fighting, battle sequences and discussion of racial politics for their dislike of the film. Cine Vertigo’s Ernesto Diezmartinez argues that Michael B. Jordan’s antagonistic character Erik Killmonger steals the spotlight from Prince T’Challa.

Throughout the United States, social media has shared multiple individuals raising or

awarding funding for youth to be able to see the motion picture in theaters. An executive director of the Hawthorne Youth and Community Center in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood has

raised $42,412 through GoFundMe for students to watch “Black Panther” during Boston schools’ vacation week.

“Took my students to see Black Panther today because representation is important,” said Twitter user @BryantADreamPro, a member of BAD Productions’ team. “Because representation is important. Because black film makers matter, because black actors matter, because black heroes matter, because #WakandaForever.”

The Walt Disney Company donated $1 million to the Boys & Girls Club of America to expand their Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs on Feb. 26 as a celebration of the film’s record-breaking success in movie theaters.

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Reforming the indulgence of firearms Tinkering around the edges is not a solution ANDREA CLEMETT OPINION EDITOR

The U.S. Travel Advisories list warns persons about countries that pose a risk to travelers.

Ironically, the U.S. has more mass shootings than any other county in the world. At what point will America regard itself as dangerous enough to be rated on its own list?

The country has had shootings in 41 states, instilling greater fear and terror since incidents can occur anywhere. Sites once considered safe such as theaters and schools are now at risk.

Demonstrators in Washington D.C. laid down for three minutes in order to exemplify how quickly Nikolas Cruz killed 17 students on Feb. 14. Although these displays are effective for those who agree, it is unknown when new gun control laws will be enacted.

It is defeating when no reform transpires after events like Sandy Hook, when Adam Lanza shot and killed 20 children ages 6 and 7 in 2012. Additionally, the hoax theories surrounding Sandy Hook further contributed to the suffering of the victims’ families.

The Second Amendment to the Constitution protects gun holders whose positions on gun control fueled by special interest groups appears to be concrete. However, without appropriate legislation, the position of the public and Congress may change as more shootings affect them.

“I’ve been around assault rifles a long time. I’ve seen first-hand what these weapons are capable of,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Marcus Estrada, a 12-year

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PROTESTERS MARCH: Avocates for gun control protest the streets after the tragedy of Sandy Hook. veteran of the Second Infantry Division with two combat tours during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

“The fact is simple: assault rifles were designed for the military, for the purpose of killing. Now regretfully, our citizens are being cultured to its infamous design.

How these weapons continue to be allowed to the general public worries me.”

Estrada’s observations are illustrative of why such weaponry should not be in civilian hands.

The ramifications of guns upon families, children and communities do not warrant their accessibility to the general public.

“More so, I do not understand the personal need for any individual to justify an assault rifle in the name of home defense or to ‘defend’ the Second Amendment,” Estrada said “As a father of two, it is horrifying to think my children may one day be put in harm’s way by the very style weapons I used to fight the insurgency.”

Congress defines mass shoot-

ings as those in which the assailant selects victims randomly, kills four or more persons and attacks in a public place, according to a comprehensive report by CNN’s AJ Willington and Saeed Ahmed.

However, shootings that occur among family or gang members, attacks that result in injury rather than death and incidents with less than four fatalities, are not included in those calculations.

Examining statistics of all gun violence results in far greater quantities than those recorded from mass shootings alone. The actual figures are even more jarring when all fatalities are included as opposed to solely counting massacres.

President Trump has proposed extensive background checks and a ban on bump stocks as a solution. These are weak attempts since 292 guns were involved in mass shootings, 167 had been bought legally, according to the Washington Post “Mass shooting statistics in the United States.”

Buying guns legally with proper

background checks can get in the wrong hands, regardless.

Presently, there are enough firearms for each adult in the country and then some as indicated by Willington’s report. The President also suggested that selected teachers be armed in order to protect the students. Is there really a need for more guns on school campuses?

Consider adapting Australia gun control laws in 1996 after the massacre in Port Arthur where a shooter killed 35 and injured 18.

Specific semi-automatic weapons were banned, and the law implemented a mandatory firearms buyback. 700,000 weapons were surrendered and homicides declining dramatically by 20 percent from 1996 to 2017, according to AskFactCheck.org.

Enacting mandatory buyback programs and instituting felony charges for the possession of firearms as an ample deterrent for gun control may be the next step forward to protect Americans from senseless violence.

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“Saddleback’s student-run newspaper since 1968” Editor-in-Chief Marissa Yocham Managing Editor Holly Broxterman Editors Ashley Hern Andrea Clemett Lizzie Williams Faculty Advisers Tim Posada MaryAnne Shults Instructional Assistant Ali Dorri U.S. AIR FORCE

PARTY ON: An acurate dipiction of most colleges historical understanding of Saint Patrick’s Day.

The luck of the Irish

A semi-cynical overthought and over-analyzed commentary on that so-called holiday on March 17 MARISSA YOCHAM OPINION EDITOR

Saint Patrick’s Day, the designated feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, is a recognized American holiday. We celebrate this holy day by getting plastered beyond belief and causing mass chaos. It is a day where one of your coworkers or distant acquaintances drunk posts how they’re proud of being 1/32nd Irish, and are honoring their heritage by doing green jello shooters dressed as a sexy leprechaun.

Americans go all out for March 17, from Chicago dyeing its local flowing body of water bright green to McDonald’s alarmingly green Shamrock shakes.

Those who don’t enjoy getting hammered will see this day as the 17th day of the third month of the year. We are the ones who are baffled by the so-

cially sanctioned day of mass public intoxication with either indifference, annoyance or contempt. It is a day where some are forced to watch 50-something year-old men trying to relive their college days with beer pong and drinking games.

My resentment towards St. Patrick’s Day results from forgetting to wear green in fourth grade and was set upon by rabid classmates clad in green who formed a pack mentality and proceeded to pinch me relentlessly. Despite my efforts to fend off their attacks with scowls and tattling on them to the teacher, I was later labeled the resident narc of the classroom.

Another reason why I do not enjoy this holiday is because I personally believe it continues to perpetuate negative and denigrating stereotypes of the Irish.

America is a patchwork of cultures and ethnic groups and we should be celebrating those iden-

tities in a mindful and respectful manner. And then there’s a very small amount of individuals who have taken the time to look past the stereotypes that surround the Irish culture.

I have attempted at one point or another to teach myself Irish Gaelic and find enjoyment in binge reading the stories of Fionn mac Cumhaill, Cú Chulainn and the Tuatha Dé Danann for fun. Ireland has faced a lot, it was raided by vikings and was forced to produce food that they were not allowed to keep because of British imperialism while they faced mass starvation, disease and famine in the 19th century.

Instead of celebrating the resilience of the Irish, Americans tend to celebrate the stereotypes we have attached to them. The point is that Americans have a bit of a bad habit of only taking part of an event or something of culture significance and we ignore the reality behind it. Americans should at least try to learn about cultures to have a general understanding, rather than accepting watered down half truths and caricatures.

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Wednesday, March 7, 2018 | Feature

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Spring Breaking bad How best to enjoy the short window off work

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pring break evokes thoughts of tropical travel, highway 101 road trips and dusty festival glamping. For the Saddleback community who have jobs, requesting time off work equates to no pay or a trip to the unemployment office. The dream of a vacation may be condensed to a weekend, a random day off or even a few hours.

Consider lounging around the house, day trips or a foodie experience between shifts.

Exploring flavors for foodies ASHLEY HERN A&E EDITOR

Begin your experience with the salty smell of the ocean right across from the San Clemente Pier at Jeff Clinard’s Bear Coast Coffee. The minimalist menu and white tile theme have the ability to enrich any period of time.

Currently offering coffee from Portland-based Heart Coffee Roasters and Lakewood, Colorado based Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters, choosing between drip, cold brew, a latte or a gibraltar can prove to be difficult.

This coffee house produces their own homemade sauces and flavorings, which include a lavender-infused caramel, a nutmeg-accented vanilla and a

dark chocolate-ganache. They also milk their own almonds, fashioning a handcrafted cup of almond milk to compliment any coffee lover’s beverage.

Take ten minutes out of a busy day and accompany those with an almond milk lavender-infused caramel latte and its succulent flavor. As Agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks would exclaim, “I only have time for coffee.”

A trip into Downtown San Clemente quickly supplements (or can at least simulate) a vacation to any far away land.

Active Culture sits almost a mile away from Bear Coast Coffee within San Clemente’s bustling and absorbing streets of wonder.

The 2010 based cafe and yogurt shop features dishes that are devoted to both taste and gastrointestinal health (who would have thought?) according to their mission statement. The store’s walls and surroundings are covered in displays of succulent plant art.

Their BBQ Burger highlights a homemade lentil patty, enclosed with carrots, onions, organic mixed greens and avocado on a wheat bun. The barbecue sauce is fabricated from beets, interestingly enough.

Indulging with dessert after a tasteful entree at Active Culture is not a guilty pleasure, but a must. The cafe serves multiple flavors of soft serve yogurt that can be topped with a large array of combinations of fruits, nuts or sweets.

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Local thift store shopping ANDREA CLEMETT OPINION EDITOR

Festival season on the horizon, women and men can outfit their new looks at Doheny Clothing Exchange in Capistrano Beach.

If spring cleaning is on the agenda for the break, head to the boutique where shoppers can trade in old clothes and get 50 percent of its value for instant store credit.

Fashion enthusiasts can also make an appointment to sell clothes for cash, receiving 30 percent value.

The genres of clothing consist of gently used condition ranging from beachy casual, bo-

hemian, to funky with a western twist. Vintage clothing is also a main attraction in the store, carrying pieces from all decades.

Owners indicated that 70’s are a current top seller, 20’s flapper dresses are a popular runner-up.

Standing for eight years, this family-run business is owned by a mother daughter duo. Mother Pamela Vandergrift, has handcrafted glass light fixtures that are spread throughout the store, her medium is classified as vintage ethereal.

If seeking home furnishing idea projects, the hand-touched decor will leave shoppers inspired.

New arrivals are displayed daily, showcasing brands like Free People, Jeffrey Campbell, Amuse, Brixton and Levis.

Scrolling through the store’s

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@lariatnews week of working closing shifts.

Having your project close at hand can help you focus and keep your mind clear when you feel overwhelmed and need time to think.

If you’re a beginner at yarn work in general, YouTube is a great resource to find tutorials and step-by-step instructions so you can follow along. These tools will help inspire you to create and unwind from a long day.

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WORKS BREAKS, DAY TRIPPING

D Instagram @dohenyclothingexchange, is a must for inspiration on both outfits and styles.

With daylight savings occuring this weekend, longer days are in range. Spring break is approaching shorts weather with warmed, suntanned beach days.

Searching for gems at the clothing exchange can complete looks for the second half of the semester.

Crochet is good for the soul MARISSA YOCHAM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Being a student and working during your spring break, may leave you feeling that time is not always on your side. But having a creative outlet, such as crocheting, helps to regulate the

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stress of working “clopening” shifts.

Crocheting is a great way to have a creative outlet with a busy work schedule. Crochet is more travel friendly than knitting. You don’t have to worry about carrying around two giant needles or having your project completely unravel in your purse or backpack by accident.

Saddleback’s campus has several craft stores nearby, including a Joann’s Fabrics and a Michaels, where you can get your yarn, hooks or needles before Spring Break starts. The internet is also at your disposal with countless websites that offer free crochet patterns that you can download to your phone.

You can even bring your project to work and make progress on it on your break or when you want to unwind from a long

A Netflix binge HOLLY BROXTERMAN MANAGING EDITOR

If you find yourself absent something to do come spring break, take a moment to kick back and relax with these options streaming on Netflix.

In “Gabriel Iglesias: I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry,” the enthusiastic comedian returns to Netflix rocking his signature Hawaiian shirt in 4K. With minimal swearing and a repertoire of jokes inspired by life with his family, this comedian is a great choice when you’re enjoying family time with your grandparents and in need of a laugh.

In “Kevin Hart: What Now?” the comedian returns to Netflix crabbier and more outspoken than ever. Conversely, this is one you may want to wait to watch when your family isn’t around. Hart shares why honesty isn’t necessarily the best policy, how his life his changed as a father, and how he messes with his kid to keep things interesting.

“A Streetcat Named Bob” is the perfect film to invoke a sense of renewal and second chances before you trot back to campus following spring break, hopefully without any regrets (like not getting to see a cat movie). The film’s title plays upon the similarly named 1951 film “A Streetcar Named Desire,” and highlights the special bond that develops between a stray cat and a recovering drug addict.

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Spa day in the comfort of your own home LIZZIE WILLIAMS SPORTS EDITOR

Could you benefit from a little relaxation? A spa day could help rejuvenate your body and mind, but a full day at the spa can be pricey. So why not do it at home?

With a little planning, you will find out how easy it is to pamper yourself.

First stop is the mall where you head to Sephora for Dr. Jart + Shake and Shot Rubber mask. Dr. Jart mask collection has four different types of rubber masks made to help all skin types. It will leave you with a healthy smooth complexion.

Having a late night study session?

Use a mask to get rid of those fine lines and wrinkles. Includes natural ingredients like retinol, found in high-end Korean spas according to Sephora.

After a long work night, head home to start the bath and put on that face mask. While you wait for the face mask to dry, move on to your next step. Be sure you hydrate first.

Lemon water can replace electrolytes just as well as commercial electrolyte drinks, according to SimplyHealth. If you suffer from asthma, this drink can help reduce symptoms and lower your risk of attacks.

For that added bonus of aromatherapy, toss in a LUSH bath bomb of your favorite bomb flavor. Lushusa.com claims five benefits of bath bombs: fighting colds, better sleep, smoother skin, improved circulation and a scent-sensational moment.

Did someone say friends night?

Head on over to Target and get a $10 nail care kit and $4 stemless set of four wine glasses. Invite some friends over and give each other manicures while indulging in some snacks and adult beverages.

These relaxation tips above can provide that little escape from reality without breaking the bank.

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SOFTBALL: Pitcher Mckenna Walton, No. 26, is a 5-foot-10 freshman out of El Modena High School who joined the Gauchos this year.

Becoming an elite college athlete ANDREA CLEMETT OPINION EDITOR

Saddleback College Gaucho’s softball team has an extended season beyond the 10 games played this season, seen when the mercied Golden West College last month.

Many rookies who have achieved college level ball, stated that their athleticism and training begun as early as six years of age and progressed to competing year-round by age thirteen.

Numerous athletes have played on travel ball teams that have been in existence for over 35 years.

These costly, premium teams are a cut above Little League or recreational softball sport teams and have exploded in recent years.

The teams were comprised of paid managers with a background in professional minor league ball or full-time parents. The teams encompassed a higher range of abilities and competed in local, regional and national tournaments. The un-

derlying goal was being seen and scouted for future endeavors.

Gauchos head coach Nick Trani formed his team by scouting athletes who are coachable. He moved players around in order to showcase their best strengths, in spite of each player’s personal preferences.

With repetition and practice, players developed habits and acquired proper techniques as exemplified by the player he recruited this season from the water polo squad. The team trained for three hours a day, five days a week.

Saddleback’s first base and catcher, Kacie Tatman has played softball for fifteen years and travel ball for six years. Participating in both high school softball and travel ball she played year-round, since teams competed in alternating seasons. High school had a mandatory quota for grades which promoted consistency in academics. Balancing academics and participation in travel ball tournaments was criti-

cal, since most were scouted at this level.

“The first thing college coaches look for most in a player is a good attitude and leadership,” said Kacie Tatman, a 21-year-old kinesiology major. “A player always has to pick up their teammates when they are feeling down. Practicing every day is key and private coaching is always a good idea.”

Other players like Haley Rose are second generation ball players.

As utility, she began playing with her father at six years of age. Then at fifteen, her father started a travel ball team that he managed for three years. Additionally, he worked with her one on one in the off seasons to maintain consistency.

Training also included body and foot positioning, as well as increasing running stamina.

“College coaches have expectations where a standard is set, whereas travel softball is intense because we were still learning,” said McKenna Walton, the Gau-

chos’ 19-year-old pitcher.

After playing for El Medina High School in Orange and six years of travel softball, Walton accepted the opportunity to play outside of her community and joined Mission Viejo. Although still close to home, she has achieved an increase in her performance by exposing herself to a brand-new team. She indicated that specialized training once a week is required in order to ensure proper pitching techniques.

“The level of competition is fierce in travel ball before college, because there are so many teams popping up, it can be hard to find a promising team since the intense teams can be watered down,” Walton said.

Each athletes path is unique in its own way, all players sustain a level of professionalism when pursuing their dream of playing at a college level at Saddleback and potentially acquiring a scholarship to a four-year university.

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Hey, batter batter The softball team hits the midway point with a 4-9 record in season play and 1-3 in conference play LIZZIE WILLIAMS SPORTS EDITOR

The Saddleback College softball team rallied to win its first two games of the season during the the Mt. San Jacinto College Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17. The Lady Gauchos literally knocked it out of the park with a 12-0 shutout against College of the Desert.

McKenna Walton and Rylee Argue contributed with three and two RBIs, respectively.

In the second game against Oxnard College, Walton was on the mound the entire seven innings, pitching seven strikeouts, giving the team a 10-3 victory. Bridget Thorton and Carlee Russo led the with four RBIs in the tournament.

The streak took the opposite turn when the team was shutout in the next four consecutive games.

Co-captains Haliegh Wilkerson and Haley Rose, both sophomores, shared their perspectives on why the team is having some difficulties.

“It’s not fantastic, it obviously could be better,” Wilkerson said.

They said one factor is the small size of the team, with only 12 players on the roster.

Both said it’s difficult to compete with teams with rosters of

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UTILITY PLAYERS: Captains Utility Haliegh Wilkerson and Haley Rose pose on the field.

30 or more women like some other teams in the Orange Empire Conference.

Rose said it’s been difficult as they’ve had to rethink their

“Everybody last year were sophomores, so we had to basically restart.”

Haley Rose Softeball utility

strategy with a new team.

“Everybody last year were sophomores, so we had to basically restart,” Rose said. “It’s kind of hard as a team because

you have to get along on and off the field. When you get to know each other, you tend to work well together as a team.

We are slowly trying to get there.”

There is a problem with the team’s maturity level because most of the players are fresh out of high school, Wilkerson said.

Both women, along with head coach Nick Trani said the competition is fierce in the OEC. Cypress is currently ranked No. 1 in the state with a 40game winning streak. Saddleback is currently ranked 6th in the conference.

The team has to rise to the occasion and play at a higher level, Wilkerson said. The captains now think they should

take the season game by game and try to build. Rose would personally like to improve herself.

“I don’t really think we have had any girl drama this year,” Rose said. “I know for the majority of us, we don’t like to put up with it and we try to stay close. Staying close and positive as a team helps us do well when we are playing games. I know if we found out about any drama, we try resolve it immediately.”

Both Wilkerson and Rose agree this year everyone has experienced a lot of personal issues and the team being so small has only made them closer. They have opened up, which has helped the team bond and strengthen their relationships.

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Your guide to what’s up during spring break

■ Veggiepalooza is scheduled to occur from March 17 to March 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fullerton Arboretum. The event is an annual vegetable sale and will include more than 300 different varieties of tomatoes and peppers.

■ The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival will take place starting March 16 through April 8 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission will range between $43 to $100 per person. The festival will feature more than 80 boysenberry inspired dishes and beverages.

■ Orange County’s annual Musink music and tattoo festival will return to Costa Mesa from March 16 through March 18. The doors open at 3 p.m. each day at the OC Fair & Event Center.

Weekend admission is priced at $99 without the inclusion of service fees. Descendents, blink-182, and Lil Yachty are scheduled as headliners for the festival.

■ Smorgasburg LA happens once a week on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m in Downtown Los Angeles. The event includes numerous food vendors, as well products from niche small businesses.

It is hosted at 785 Bay Street in Los Angeles. There is free entry. The first two hours of parking are complimentary as well.

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SYNCOPATE: Dancers with colorful attire participate in San Juan Capistrano’s Swallow’s Day Parade.

■ Smorgasburg LA Record Fair is scheduled to occur on Sunday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is centralized around the theme of crate digging. There will be more than 10,000 vintage vinyls to choose from, along with old merch, cassettes and CDs from all music genres.

There will be free entry and will be hosted at 785 Bay Street in Los Angeles.

■ The 5th Annual Huntington Beach Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled to happen on Sunday, March 18 from 10:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Central Park Amphitheater. The event will feature Japanese dance, music, arts, cultural exhibits, martial arts and food vendors.

Entry for this event is free.

■ South Park’s creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s musical comedy, “The Book of Mormon” will begin showing on March 20 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Balcony, Loge, Orchestra Terrace, and Orchestra seats are available for different prices. Tickets can be purchased through the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ website.

■ The 40th Annual Los Angeles Spring Fair will take place starting March 23 through April 8 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the LA Prada Event Plaza in South El Monte. Admission for each person will be $15. Unlimited carnival rides and concerts are included in admission

prices.

■ The 60th Annual Swallows Day Parade is scheduled to begin on Saturday March 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event celebrates the return of the swallows to the San Juan Capistrano Mission.

The parade will begin at the intersection between Mercado and Del Obispo in San Juan Capistrano.

■ The Mercado Street Faire in San Juan Capistrano is scheduled to begin on Saturday March 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair is a supplement to the Swallows Day Parade. At the fair, there will be food vendors along with other activities. The Mercado Street Faire will be at the Historic Town Center Park in downtown San Juan