Students going clubbing
No trick, treat inside
Stang Gang thriller
LMC’s Club Day featured 27 clubs giving out information to students to share what they are all about — page 3
Honors students boogie, traditions are upheld and haunted hot spots are explored — page 4
The Mustangs edged out a win during the Catch Pink event in support of breast cancer awareness — page 5
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F.Y.I. Important Dates November is Native American Heritage Month November 5
Transfer and Scholarship Essay Workshop, 12 p.m. to 1p.m.
November 11 Veterans Day, College closed
LMC soup cook-off If you love to cook, Los Medanos College has an event to show off your culinary skills. There will be a soup cook-off on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the Indoor Quad from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entries can be by individuals, groups or departments. The entry deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Entry forms can be obtained from Linda Maniscalco in the Cashier’s Office.
PTEC offers program info The Process Technology Program, also known as PTEC, will hold information sessions beginning this month: Q Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 to 8 p.m. Q Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Q Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m. to noon Q Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6 to 8 p.m. A degree or certificate in process technology is useful in several fields, including chemical plant operations, power generation, food processing, and many more. Stop by a meeting to learn more.
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Cancellation controversy
Fallout of the nixed BCA conference continues
By STEVEN LUKE
sluke@lmcexperience.com
The Fighting the Fight Against Breast Cancer Conference, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12 was cancelled, creating a variety of constantly continuing controversy. As with all issues, there are two sides. LMC’s stance is simple, the committee appointed by LMCAS for the event set a deadline, and the
deadline was not met. On the other side of the argument it is said that the deadline was met, and because of a processing error all of the paper applications were not input in time. Who is right and who is wrong is not important anymore because the event was cancelled, and there is no taking it back. The controversy continues to swirl,
though, because the donations that were made for the conference were used for the Catch Pink event last weekend. LMCAS student rep Sherrie Anderson, upset about the cancellation of the conference, called some of the people who made donations and informed them the event was cancelled. Thanks to those phone calls, Allie Pedrotti of community relations with
the San Francisco Giants, asked for the autographed Gregor Blanco jersey that was donated for the event to be returned. They asked for it back because Anderson failed to mention that the jersey would still be used to raise money for the scholarship. The problem with Pedrotti asking for the jersey back was that it is against LMC policy to return donations once
Reps toot school horns
No one shows up at meeting
Sports teams go unfullfilled
Students hear the call
By DAKOTAH ZABROSKI
dzabroski@lmcexperience.com
By RATTANA KIM
rkim@lmcexperience.com
Bright smiles and chatter filled the indoor quad of Los Medanos College’s Transfer Day on Monday Oct. 28 as the various university representatives put their best charms for ward. Students had the opportunity to learn about many different colleges, from one of the popular ones like UCLA to lesser known ones like Allied American University. One student, Miguel Maravills, knew exactly where he wanted to transfer and Transfer Day gave him that opportunity to speak with those university representatives. He said, “I want to go to Santa Barbara, Sonoma, or Cal Poly because I like the more intimate environment, getting to know people and small class sizes.” There were about 48 universities that participated in this bi-annual event, which took place on the third level of the college complex from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This included several public and private universities in California as well as a number of out-of-state
See BCA, page 6
Photo by Irvin Trigueros
Guyllermo Santiago flips through a booklet for information on his Economics major with Transfer Admissions Specialist Melida Martinez representing San Jose State University during Transfer Day, Monday, Oct. 28. universities. Students roamed around as they sifted through pamphlets, walked from booth to booth, and spoke to representatives about the questions and concer ns they had. Many questions regarded majors, the cost of atten-
dance, and the requirements and prerequisites needed for transferring. While some booths had representatives waiting for students to come by, others had a several students waiting to talk to a representative. Out-of-state colleges in-
cluded University of Nevada: Reno. The university representative, Rachel Lane, was quite engaging and friendly to students that came up to her booth. She stressed how affordable UNR is with the discount of the Western UnSee REPS, page 6
Los Medanos College Athletic Director Richard Villegas held an interest meeting on Oct. 24 for female athletes to see if they would like to play tennis or be on a swim team, but no one showed up. According to Villegas students were polled while applying to LMC to see what collegiate sports they were interested in. He added that the information also discussed eligibility, commitment, and level of experience. Flyers were distributed throughout the college and was posted on the college’s website. “There were about 12 to 15 flyers in the second and third floor, the library, as well as in Student Life. They were distributed in early October several weeks before the event,” said Director of Student Life Demetria Lawrence. Some flyers were also sent to the Brentwood campus. The meeting was held in an effort to be in compliance with Title IX. Title IX “is a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by recipients of federal See TEAMS, page 6
Impromptu gallery of art
Zombie Prom will be performed by the DVC Drama Department. The show is open Friday’s and Saturday’s until Nov. 10. Tickets are on sale now. Call 969-2358 or visit www.dvcdrama.net for pricing and sales.
Workshops for transfer The Transfer Center is hosting workshops to help with applications and personal statements: Q CSU and UC Application Workshop: Thursday, Nov. 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the LMC Brentwood Center, Room 9. Q UC Application Workshop: Thursday, Nov. 14 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Library, Room 109. Q Personal Statement Workshop: Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the LMC Brentwood Center, Room 9
Photos by Aishling Doherty and Dennis Trammell
As construction inside the College Complex progresses, Judy Pettite’s Art 40 painting class posted self-stylized portraits inspired by graffiti and stencil art on the walls that border the construction area. Above, Chelsea Hamel takes a quick snapshot of another piece. Left, LMC student Ashley Smith applies some lastminute refinements on her stencil self-portrait painting on Oct. 15.