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Are the ‘90s back?

This fashion statement has made its way back into 2016

OPINION

Questions surround Dean McDonald’s transfer to IVC in June, concerns raise at SOCCCD meeting

NEWS

Gouchos football now 3-0 pull off an upset and defeather the Long Beach Sea Hawks

SPORTS

LIFE

Does size matter?

We ask sex shop employees what their customers are really looking for.

the top 3 restaurants to try near campus // page 6

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News

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016

Questions shroud VP’s transfer to IVC

Instructors speak on McDonald’s behalf at July board meeting ZARA FLORES SPORTS EDITOR

Christopher McDonald was hired June of 2012 as Saddleback College’s New Dean of Mathematics, Science and Engineering also serving as Assistance Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness.

However, on Monday June 13, McDonald was relocated to Irvine Valley College where he is now the Interim Vice President of Instruction.

Little happened publicly until a South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees meeting on July 18.

Two individuals, Karah Street and Tony Huntley, both instructors Saddleback College, spoke to the board for their allotted two minutes in regards to Dr. McDonald.

In the board meeting, Street stated many faculty consulted with Vice Chancellor David Bugay to express concern over McDonald’s abrupt departure.

They only learned that McDonald had “left Saddleback to avoid a situation,” she said during the meeting.

The district appointed McDonald the task of dealing with the faculty and staff in regards to the construction of the new science building. Street stated that there were problems associated with the building design and the construction. Regardless of is-

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ABRUPT TRANSFER: Christopher McDonald, the former dean of Mathematics, Science and Engineering, was transfered to Irvine Valley College to serve in an interim position. ald is currently the victim of lies being perpetrated by some people on this campus.”

Street asked the board to “reevaluate their decision behind Dr. McDonald’s transfer and critically evaluate the personal agendas of those who slandered his name.”

Dr. Huntley, at Saddleback for 25 years, came to the stand to vouch for McDonald.

“If you ask me what quality I would most like to see in a college administrator I would say integrity,” he said. “Being honest, accepting your mistakes, admitting your mistakes, apologizing for them. When Chris McDonald came to Saddleback College he brought that kind

“Chris McDonald is currently the victim of lies being perpetuated by some people on this campus.”

Karah Street

Science Instructor sues, McDonald made it happen, she said. He was able to see that the project was finished successfully and in time for student and faculty use this semester.

Street said McDonald’s efforts played a large part in the opening of the new science building. Though, now that it is open, he is not here to see it being put to good use.

Street stated “ Chris McDon-

of integrity with him. He never abandoned that integrity.”

Huntley followed this up by saying he is put in the position to write letters of recommendation for students in medicine. He won’t write one if he feels the individual doesn’t have integrity and cannot be trusted. Huntley said he would wholeheartedly write one for McDonald, as he has integrity and would trust him with his life. He quickly huffed that it should all be taken into consideration before marching away from the podium.

Attempts were made to contact Street, Huntley and McDonald, but they had not responded by the time of publishing.

Video of the board meeting can be viewed at South Orange County Community College District website.

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YouTube video of history instructor removing 9/11 posters goes viral Content was not approved or in appropriate posting zone

“Flyers that were posted by the students in the designated free speech areas on campus have not been removed by college personal.”

NATALIA POURAZAR OPINION EDITOR

On the afternoon of September 8th a few days before the 15th anniversary of 9/11, a group of students from Young Americans for Freedom placed posters around Saddleback College with the words printed “9/11 Never Forget” along with images of terrorist attacks, and the twin towers.

Video footage shows Margot Lovett, professor and chairwoman of the history department, removing these posters, leading to more than 183,000 views on YAF’s YouTube account.

Sparks of debate were set off and several critical comments were made on multiple social medias.

The posters were put up to remind students of the attacks and those who passed, and to take the time to reflect on the hard time our country faced, said YAF Spokeswoman Emily Jahinsky.

Shortly after the posters were placed, Lovett noticed that these posters were in a no posting zone, and had not yet been approved by Associated Student Government because they did not have the “OK” stamp to be posted.

According to South Orange County Community College District, Administrative Regulation 8000, material may be posted in unsecured interior and exterior bulletin boards not

Official statement from Saddleback College

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RECORDED: Footage of history Instructor Margot Lovett

removing posters has been viewed more than 183,000 times. marked for specific purpose, kiosks, faculty copier areas, employee mailbox areas and employee lounge areas, on bulletin boards and other designated areas as determined by the college president.

Student development does not have a designated person to remove posters.

If notified that posters do not have approval or are in a non posting zone, they will contact the club or student responsible for putting up the signs for them

to remove it.

If not removed on time, development will remove it themselves, said Erlynne Ballo, interim director of student life.

Students from YAF, which is now an approved club on campus as of Sept. 15, noticed the professor pulling down the posters and immediately pulled out a smartphone to record Lovett.

The video shows Lovett approaching the students and explaining to them how they

must remove the posters due to campus policies, suggesting how they may go about getting approval.

Saddleback posted its official statement regarding the issue on its website: “On September 8th, the students posted stickers and flyers on several campus buildings, which is a violation of South Orange County Community College District policy.

The students also did this without first seeking approval from college administration.

However, flyers that were posted by the students in the designated free speech areas on campus have not been removed by college personnel.

The director of student life has reached out to the students and invited them to meet and discuss the steps that can be taken to work collaboratively with the college in the future and in accordance with college and district policies and procedures.”

Jahinsky said representatives from the college have also reached out to speak to Amy Lutz, program officer for YAF.

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Are the ’90s back?

Retro is back, and I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig ah NATALIA POURAZAR OPINION EDITOR

Walking through Saddleback College you may notice a few new fashion trends. Is it new though? Or is it really old? The ’90s are back, that’s right I said it. The ’90s is the new black.

Past fashion trends are hitting the youth again. Chokers, flares, bodysuits, midriffs and those cool ’90s buffalo boots.

That is what today’s young pop stars are wearing once again. After roaming around Saddleback and observing different students, I came across a few girls who were able to explain who their fashion icons are and who is influencing their latest trends.

“I love the choker,” said Amanda Leigh Budd, 19, cosmetology major. “Anything denim on denim is my thing right now. From the denim jackets, to the denim jeans.

Now everywhere I look it reminds me of my favorite ’90s movie ‘Never Been Kissed,’ starring Drew Berrymore who rocked this look when she was my age,” and that “some of my favorite fashion icons I follow today would be Amanda Steele and Gigi Hadid.”

Many stars such as Vanessa Hudgens, Cara Levigne, Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Victoria Justice are bringing this style back and to a whole another phenomena. They are now all over the front covers of go-to magazines such as Cos-

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SPICE UP YOUR LIFE: Amanda Leigh Budd, 19, cosmetology major, rocking the ’90s look with her denim jeans, bodysuit and choker. mopolitan, Teen Vogue and Seventeen. We have no control over this fashion statement making its way back into 2016.

History is known to repeat itself, OK, so now I know you’re all thinking it: who wore it better? Is the 2016 version of old trends going to be remembered more than the actual ’90s? We all know how hard it will be to top the well known, never forgotten, Spice Girls group, but who says we can’t try.

Now–here are some tips for you to rock the ’90s look better than the ’90s actually did.

First and foremost, you need the choker giving you a rebellious swag in order to success-

fully rock the old-new look.

Second, you need accessories.

I am talking about the belts, the 2-inch sneaks, and let’s not forget those ravishing bodysuits (remember to refer back to Budd’s outfit in photo above for visual). Lastly, that “care-less” attitude is the final touch to finish the ’90s look with a bang.

“Well, whether you like it or not, you best prepare yourself for a nostalgia overload because yet another ’90s trend has come back in style in a major way.

Chokers have officially made the transition from teenage fashion travesty into this season’s musthave accessory,” said Emily Kirkpatrick in People Magazine.

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Smart watches on campus: useful or useless?

FILIP PEJCINOVIC NEWS EDITOR

College requires a certain level of organization and awareness but do smart watches such as the Apple Watch and the Fitbit Blaze help make us better students? These watches have features that allow us to access our messages more easily, keep track of our fitness goals, and stay in touch with social media applications.

The fitness results that an Apple Watch or Fitbit Blaze give you could possibly help you stay more focused in class. The ease of accessibility when checking upcoming events or assignments may help you feel more confident about how you manage your time. However there are three factors a potential buyer should look into when purchasing one of these products. Are they practical, can they easily be replaced by your phone,and are they worth it? Should you shell out $350 for something that

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NOT SO SMARTWATCH: Apple watches lags behind in its logistical uses. might not be good enough?

Fitness seems to be one of the most important features in these devices. Cumulative data collected from heart rate monitors and pedometers may be one of the main reasons you decided to become healthy in the first place.

Unfortunately, staying active does not necessary help out your GPA. Though studies show that those that are more active have longer attention spans the differ-

ence is not very significant.

“I don’t even use it for fitness purposes,” said Capistrano Valley High School student Sabina Domingo.

One of the most useful things to a College student would be the notifications that you receive though email or text messages.

Conveniently both watches give you alerts, incoming calls and messages. On the other hand, these functions are limited.

For example the Apple Watch

can not receive mail and both watches do not allow you to reply to texts, unless it is a short pre-made message like, “I’m in class.”

When I asked students around campus how useful their product was, their general response was that they hardly use it.

“Not much use for school mostly for work,” said Tyler Rojas a Saddleback College student, when asked how useful he considered his Apple watch.

Texting and receiving email might be useful, but it seems that it is not enough.

All of these communication functions are also available on the iPhone, so it’s very possible that people simply don’t have a need to check one’s wrist for information when it is already in his or her pocket.

In this case, the price outweighs the academic use. Unless you are buying this product for health or fashion purposes.

Kanye clothing line drops along with his models MACKENZIE QUINN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Like most people, I have always enjoyed the casual apocalyptic movie here-and-there. The concept of a destroyed city with a few lost souls looking for their utopia never ceased to amaze and inspire me.

Apparently I was not the only one inspired.

Kanye West has taken his post warfare inspiration and, yet again, put it into his upcoming fashion brand Yeezy season 4.

On day one of New York Fashion Week, West debuted his new line for spring 2017.

All of West’s new line ranged from black, white, beige, and some darker tones. Nothing too

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YEEZY FASHION: Kanye West’s models showcase his new fashion life in New York City where he debuted his spring line. out of the ordinary for his traditional style but each item seeming to be a head turn for reasons of their own.

The most interesting part of the show seemed to be the mod-

els consistently dropping from the heat. West used the presence of models to replicate statues. A fun idea at the beginning, but not so fun when they are standing in direct sunlight for over five

hours.

Multiple models collapsed from the heat, one even passed out and they only received water when the audience became concerned enough to go over and give them some. Some models did not need the heat in order to fall flat, the shoes alone did it for them. At one point model Amina Blue even took off her shoes on the runway because they were blatantly painful to walk in (and watch her walk in). Was it the heat, the clothing, the time delay or the obvious lack of practice that caused this fashion show to be a bust?

Whatever the reason, let us hope that the next time West decides to drop his next clothing line that his models don’t drop alongside it.

Devilishly Delicious After a long day after class, you’re probably hungry and wondering what are the best places around campus to eat. Here we list three top places around Saddleback College, that are all mouth watering, tasty, and uniquely different while also getting exclusive interviews with each restaurant owner. story by Denisse Hobson | photos by Katie Groat

SURFIN’ SOUVLAKI Owner: Nick Drakos Food: Greek Background: “They’re all my mother’s recipes, and some of them come from her father and mother, from the 1940s,” said owner Nick Drakos. Before Surfin’ Souvlaki, the family owned several burger joints in Los Angeles, and Compton, but decided to transition to Greek inspired food. Drakos wanted to invite the community to taste authentic Greek food that was tasty and affordable for famlies and students. Up untill three years ago,the family had their burger joints but decided

to fully invest in Surfin’ Souvlaki, selling the others.

Discount: Buy Saddleback’s student book and you’ll get a coupon that gets you a free drink, fries, salad or soup with your purchase of a sandwich.

Most Popular Dish: Gyro Sandwich.

Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fun Fact: “When we first opened we needed to put something on the menu that would go along better with students because Greek food is naturally pricey, so

we put a burrito on the menu to put our Gyro meat, and one day we had a football player in here and he didn’t eat pork, so we couldn’t put bacon on there,” said Drakos.

After putting steak in t he student’s burrito, Drakos said that later on, “The kid brought back 2000 people, and we ended up naming the burrito after him.”

In Case You Didn’t Know: Surfin’ Souvlaki has been named best Greek food five out of their six years in Orange County. They also provide sponsorships for the atheltic department at Saddleback.

Rockfire Grill

Owner: Sarita Syal Food: Flatbread Burgers Background: Executive Chef trained in Germany specializing in European foods (French, Italian).

Fun Fact: “Rockfire actually was founded by my husband who is the executive chef who came up with the name, which means oven to table,” said owner Sarita Syal. “You have to see and taste it! And once you taste it, you’ll be so addicted to it.”

Everything is made in a clay oven, a new fresh concept, which they pride themselves in, being one of the first to really bring this concept to Orange County. All their burgers are made with 100 percent angus beef. They aren’t stingy with their portions as well, making sure to stack your burger with double the angus beef.

In addition to their freshly made burgers, they also have homemade salsa to dip your fries in: Thousand, Garlic Aioli and Fire & Spice.

Discount: There aren’t any, but they have a fairly priced menu.

Most Popular Dish: Texas BBQ & Bacon Cheeseburger.

Store Hours: Mon-Sun 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

In Case You Didn’t Know: Rockfire is one of the top three selected that will compete in Dana Point’s Annual The Fast Casual Executive Summit Oct. 11.

F.I.N.S

Owner: Peter Cho Food: Hawaiian Seafood Poke Background: “My brother and I were in the sushi industry for about eight years, and it really wasn’t working out, so we transitioned to poke, where we used a lot of the same sauces, the most popular. Fast-forward a year later and you have F.I.N.S,” said owner Peter Cho. Fun Fact: F.I.N.S is the first Poke restaurant in the nation to have its own drive thru. That particular drive thru is at their Fullerton location.

“Our real estate broker came to us with a location in downtown Fullerton, and it was a stand alone unit, that had drive thru capabilities, and we took advantage of it immediately,” said Cho. The new drive thru location has been open for about two-weeks and has been a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, Cho commented.

Discount: Present your Saddleback School ID and take advantage of their promotional discount.

Most Popular: The Works (crab, spicy tuna, seaweed salad, and mix of sauce).

Store Hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

In Case You Didn’t Know: Poke stands for cubed fish, where it is topped with rice. The raw fish is embedded with flavors and sauces.

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Life

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016

How-To survive your first semester

This Lariat guide helps new students navigate student services MEAGHAN CORKILL LIFE EDITOR

While your first semester at Saddleback may be nerve racking for new first year students, there are some key areas of campus to get to know in order to be a successful student.

In Saddleback’s admissions building there are a few helpful offices to guide you. Such as, the transfer center, career center, FAFSA office, counseling office, and more.

The transfer center is where you can get some more info on transferring to a Cal State or university. They will help guide you in the right direction, and even have some workshops on how to fill out your college applications.

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TOP: Two coffee carts are strategically placed around campus to help students remain more alert during and between classes.

The career center is always helpful if you need more information on your major.

The financial aid office can answer any questions you may have regarding financial aid.

The counselors in the counseling office are always there to help you with academic planning and even personal issues you may have. It is recommended to make an appointment for more time with a counselor, but

if you just need a short visit, walk-ins are welcome.

If you’re struggling with your academics in any way, the Learning Resource Center (LRC) is the spot for tutoring. It is located in the building across the bridge from the Admissions Building. Even if you’re in a hurry to get to work or your next class you can upload your papers to the LRC tutoring paper center and receive feedback in 48

hours. They are open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Headache? Well with tuition, you also pay a health fee. So not only if you have a headache you can get some Advil, but you can also visit the health center if you’re feeling a little under the weather.

The student health center offers quality and confidential medical health care and psychological therapy for all students enrolled.

Also, in the midst of all the madness, don’t forget to eat and stay hydrated! The Saddleback cafeteria is stocked with goods!

There is also many food/coffee carts around campus where you can fuel up. The vending machines located outside and inside the BGS, Admissions, and LRC buildings are also stocked with drinks and snacks at all times.

There are so many things to discover on campus, but don’t feel overwhelmed! The student services in the Admissions Building is a perfect resource for all students. Go explore, today.

Your way to no-nonsense noodles ANNA FOSCHETTI LIFE EDITOR

With the cost of tuition, books and housing on the rise, students are struggling to keep their expenses in check. When hunger strikes so many college students reach for a quick and easy cup of instant noodles. This amazingly cheap option has quickly gained popularity and is now as What you will need 1-2 packets of noodles Boiling water 1 egg Frozen or fresh veggies Cooked chicken 1-2 tbsp sauce (soy sauce, sriracha, teriyaki, etc.)

much of a staple in college life as beer pong. According to a 2005 study by the Los Angeles Times, the average cost of a package of ramen is between 14-35 cents depending on if you splurge for the souvenir cup. With costs that insanely low we don’t see this trend going away anytime soon. We have come up with some easy ways to make that simple noodle packet into a slightly more fulfilling meal.

Directions 1. Open noodle packets and place in fancy bowl.

2. Add any veggies or proteins to your liking.

3. Carefully crack open one egg over the noodles.

4. Add boiling water and cover 3-5 minutes

5. Now go crazy with your sauce (Here’s where you will give it your personal flair!)

6. Optional: Garnish your bowl of ramen with some fresh cilantro and green onions for some added flair.

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NOODLING: Ramen noodles are an easy way to gain that freshmen 15, so make them taste as good as possible.

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Does size matter?

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Sex shop employees answer the big question DENISSE HOBSON OPINION EDITOR

Does a man’s penis size correlate with the level of pleasure women get during sex? Earlier this year, in an article published by the British newspaper, The Sun, in which they conducted a worldwide survey, the results showed the answer to be yes.

However, what women gage as men’s average and ideal penis length, compared to what the actual statistics are, showed that the heightened perception in media, and porn in particular, make for a skewed answer.

“As we’ve found, most men continue to show satisfaction with their size, and most women don’t consider size to be a crucial issue,” the study stated.

For two employees at Spankys Adult Emporium in Santa Ana, California, their personal opinion is “no,” however their costumers may disagree.

“It doesn’t matter, because you can work with whatever situation you have,” said Abigail Midden, an aspiring sex therapist. “The g-spot is only within 2-inches.”

Nonetheless, her experience with what she sees in her work field is that for most customers it does matter. When women in particular shop for toys, such as dildos, their preference is based on size, Midden said.

“Based off from movies, guys tend to think that the average penis size is huge, so they come in here looking at toys, and realize that not every guy has a 10-inch penis,” said Lito

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BE BALLSY: Dildos are prominently on display at Spankys Adult Emporium, which was selected in 2011 by OC Weekly as the “Best Sex Shop” in Orange County.

Valencia, a part time employee.

In the United States alone, the average penis size is 5.6 inches long when erect, according to a study published by The Journal of Sexual Medicine in July.

Girls come in shopping for the averages sizes but often times end up getting the larger ones, Valencia said. This phenomenon can be attributed to porn and its effects on women perception. Misrepresenting the notion of what to expect a man’s penis size or performance to be.

“In porn girls do stuff that not every girl would actually do,” Valencia said.

According to Pornhub, the most popular porn site in the world, earlier this August women searched the term “dick,” 122 percent more than men did.

Words such as, “big black dick,” “big dick” and “monster cock” rank amongst some of the high-

est searched terms by women.

Coincidently, Pornhub launched an environmental campaign called, “Pornhub Gives America Wood,” planting trees for every 100 videos viewed within the “big dick,” category of videos.

This resulted in 15,473 trees being planted, meaning 1,547,300 videos viewed in one-day pertaining big dicks.

What porn elicits is a fantasy.

“It’s up to us to choose to make it a reality or not,” Midden said.

Most who shop at Spankys are anywhere as young as 18 and as old as 70, mostly couples. Needless to say they come across new customers everyday, from dancers looking for lingerie, to curious individuals wanting to broaden their knowledge about what it entails to walk into a sex shop.

Whilst it may be a notion that females drag their boyfriends

into Spankys, it’s actually the other way around.

“More times it ends up being the guy, wanting to experiment more,” Valencia said, but girlfriends and wives sometimes become more comfortable and eventually show up without their partner.

In order to promote safe sexual practices and experimentations Spankys has begun to host couple’s night, in which they give couples the proper instructions to using sex toys as well as the proper way to clean and care for them.

The statistics provided by Pornhub, and the anecdotes provided by Spankys employees, make for plausible proof.

“I would say that it doesn’t matter how open you are, people are vulnerable,” Midden said.

“Sex is something that’s still so taboo, but it’s pushed in our face.

It’s part of who we are. There is something for everyone.”

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Gauchos lead off strong

ZARA FLORES SPORTS EDITOR

MEAGHAN CORKILL LIFE EDITOR

The Saddleback Gauchos swooped down on the Harbor College Seahawks, 46-14, last Saturday for their third consecutive win.

Saddleback scored on the first play and set the tone for the game.

By the end of the first quarter, the Gauchos were ahead by 15 points and were not letting up.

However, the Gauchos lost their groove a bit in the second quarter but still kept their lead.

The third quarter reached a turning point as the zero on the scoreboard for Harbor began to rise to 14.

The Gauchos stayed on the Seahawks’ heels and maintained their lead, wasting no time. They kept their plays tight and ended the third quarter at 32-14.

The fourth quarter seemed to finish itself. The Seahawks couldn’t score another point while the Gauchos’ lead kept rising to the last whistle.

The end of the fourth quarter marked the third consecutive win.

SADDLEBACK vs. LBCC The Gauchos faced off their

biggest competition when the Long Beach City College Vikings came to Saddleback Sept.

10 for the second game of the season.

LBCC was the favorite to win. It was a rocky start for the Gauchos that stretched well into the second half of the game.

The Gauchos were trailing the Viking some 20 points by the end of the first half. Gauchos got the ball first at the opening of the second half of the game but lost it. The Vikings scored and were up to 30 while the Gauchos were still down by 20.

In the third quarter, LBCC started taking penalties, as Saddleback had leading up to the

second half. The Vikings remained strong with Saddleback on their tails and so began the comeback.

Early in the fourth quarter the Vikings lost their momentum while the Gauchos were stronger than ever in the game.

Saddleback got their groove back and LBCC continued to slow in the points causing Saddleback to score and close the gap. The strong come back allowed for Saddleback to run out the clock and win the game with a final score of 37-33.

The Gauchos will suit up this Saturday for their first away game of the season against El Camino.

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Women’s water polo makes a huge splash KATIE GROAT

PHOTOS EDITOR

MACKENZIE QUINN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Saddleback College Women’s Water Polo has come out of the box strong this season winning three of five matches so far.

This year’s team welcomes nine freshman.

The teams from East Los Angeles College, Southwestern College and Rio Hondo College were left treading water as

the team celebrated its victories with an overall game total of three wins and two loses.

Taking charge during Saddlebacks first win against East Los Angeles College were freshman Kate Curtis and Maddie Alexander along with sophomore Sarah Duke, with a final score of 14-0.

Making an impact in the Gauchos second win against Southwestern College was sophomore Ella Catacutan and freshman Keleen Pelfrey, each scoring three goals for their team, with a final score of 15-2.

In the third winning game the Gauchos were able to take charge by making four straight goals in a 4.5 minute span after leading 3-2 in the first period.

After takeoff the Saddleback scoring was spread between five players making two scores each, with a final score of 14-6.

The team played at Orange Coast College on Wednesday, Sep. 14, and lost to a score of 16-7.

The next game will be home on Wednesday at 3 p.m. against Cypress College.

UPCOMING EVENTS Wed., September 21 Cypress, 3 p.m.

Fri., September 23 TBA @ Mt. SAC Fri., September 23 Ohlone, 12:40 p.m.

Sat., September 24 TBA @ Mt. SAC Wed., September 28 Fullerton, 3 p.m.

Wed., October 5 Golden West, 3 p.m.

Fri., October 7 TBA @ Modesto

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calendar Your guide over the next two weeks Sept. 21: Women’s golf, 12 p.m.; Women’s water polo, 3 p.m. @ Cypress, Women’s volleyball, 6 p.m. vs. Cypress.

Sept. 22: Opera Student Gillian Watson performs a free concert 2 p.m. FA 101.

Sept. 23: Men’s cross country vs. Golden West 9:30 a.m.

Sept. 24: Women’s water polo, 4:10 p.m. @ Mt. San Antonio. Football 6 p.m. @ El Camino.

Sept. 25: San Juan Greek Festival 11 a.m.-10 p.m. SJC. Sept. 26: “Laughs for Leatherbacks,” 5:30 p.m. @ Irvine Improv benefiting the 5th Marines.

Sept. 27: Women’s soccer 3 p.m. at Golden West. Red Cross blood drive thru the 29th SSC 212 Sept. 28: Men’s water polo 4 p.m. Fullerton; Women’s water polo 3 p.m. Fullerton;

Women’s volleyball 5 p.m.

San Diego Mesa.

Sept. 29: All you can eat enchiladas at Los Patios Restaurant San Clemente.

Sept. 30: Tianshu Wang performs classical piano favorites 7:30 p.m. FA 101.

Oct. 1: Bodies and Ink celebrating national banned books week. Sept 30, October 1,7,8 at 7:30 p.m. LRC. Oct. 2: Special matinee per-

formance of Bodies and Ink 2:30 p.m. LRC. Oct. 3: Sea Art Exhibition: Casey Parlette, Bonnie Newmann, Susan Macleod. Oct 3-20 M/W/Th 11-3 Tue 12-8; Jazz lab with Kye Palmer 7:30 p.m. Mckinney Theater.

Oct. 4: Women’s soccer 3 p.m. @ Cypress.

Oct. 5: Laubrock/Rainey from NY- Mini concert Master Class with 4 p.m. FA103.