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Constitution celebrated

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Stangs triumph at home

Educational sessions offered as students expressed themselves in the quad. Story inside — page 3

Drama’s first play of the semster to premiere Oct. 16.

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Football recovers against the odds to get a win against the Monterey Peninsula Lobos — page 5

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Representatives from colleges in California and the Hawaiian Islands will be visiting Oct. 6-9 to determine whether Los Medanos College will be reaccredited.

The representatives, led by

Dr. Helen Cox of Kaua’i, will be analyzing LMC to make sure that the standards set by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) are met sufficiently.

Every six years, accredited colleges complete a self-report and are visited by a group of people whose job is to make

sure the school is doing its best to maintain quality education.

It’s important to meet these standards so the students moving into certain professions are well prepared and that their diplomas and certificates have merit.

Experience s Cathie Lawrence “Their standards are very prescriptive” and there will TLC Chair Tue Rust leads a segment of the meeting See VISIT, page 6

called by LMC President Bob Kratochvil.

TAG to assist in UC future

A Pep Rally will be held Thursday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Outdoor Quad.

The pep rally helps generate school spirit and boosts attendance for the upcoming “pink” athletic games: the homecoming “Catch Pink” football game; “Dig Pink” volleyball game; and the pink soccer game.

Athletes are planned to be in attendance as well as the athletic director and coaches, music and prize giveaways.

For more information on the Pep Rally, contact Student Life at 439-2182 ext. 37554

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Student Union planning event Student Life and LPA Architects will be hosting a presentation and discussion on the future construction of the Student Union Building Monday, Sept. 22 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Life Office (GA Building).

Share your ideas on the planning of the new Student Union Building.

All students are welcome and are encouraged to make their suggestions for new features.

For more information, contact Jamila Stewart or Demetria Lawrence in the Student Life center at 439-2181 ext. 37554

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Novelist Janet Mock speaks during the Elevating Diversity conference Sept. 13 in the Recital Hall.

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READ Club offers pizza The READ Club will be offering pizza coupon sheets for $20 for one or 2 for $35 as part of their Club Day fundraising efforts Wednesday, Sept.

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Club Day will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will showcase more than 15 clubs. READ will also be selling paperback and hardback books.

For more information on the READ Club fundraiser, contact Adviser Jmes Spagnol at 439-2181 ext.

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The Recital Hall was filled with more than 100 people all devoted to celebrating differences at the Elevating Diversity conference Sept.

13 at Los Medanos College.

LMCAS President Gary Walker dubbed the confer-

ence “history in the making” for focusing on gender and sexual identity. Walker and other Associated Students of ficers and Student Life staff wandered throughout the Recital Hall reservation area smiling, shaking hands and getting people registered for the event, a first of its kind

at LMC. Their goal was to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a safe environment for attendees.

“I think diversity is … a very important dynamic for LMC,” said Walker, who emphasized that multicultural learning benefits society.

“The Elevating Diversity conference came about because actually I made a

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New Year’s resolution that I wanted to read a book,” said Walker. “One night I was cooking … I had CNN on and I like, flipped the TV and Janet Mock was on Piers Morgan.”

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Students who desire to secure their goal of transferring to a University of California (UC) college next year have less than two weeks to register for the Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG).

The TAG, which is a formal agreement guaranteeing a student’s enrollment into a participating college, is one of many services offered by the Transfer Center located in Room CC2-225.

Unlike the AS-T and AA-T degrees offered by Los Medanos College, which provide a guarantee to transfer from LMC to a CSU, the TAG program only works with participating UCs. This can be valuable to the student who still has a long way to go and wishes to pursue a higher degree from a UC. As the Sept. 30 deadline for TAG registration approaches, students who are graduating from LMC next year and are interested in the guarantee are encouraged to look into the various qualifications needed by the UC of their choice to ensure they meet the requirements necessary for transfer.

“A minimum of 30 units are required before registration,” said Transfer Counselor David Reyes. The other 30 units needed in order to complete See TAG, page 6

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The total number of Full-Time Equivalent Students (FTES) for the Fall Semester at Los Medanos College has exceeded the projected number of 3,613.

The Fall Semester schedule was specifically developed to serve that number, which represented about a five percent growth.

As of Sept. 8, the census revealed 3,687 FTES are currently enrolled.

However, this only represented approximately 8,961 headcount, including part-time students. Also bear in mind that from that date and throughout the semester, the number may change due to late start classes

or those that drop their classes within the drop date.

Vice President Kevin Horan believes a combination of factors has contributed to this increased enrollment.

“We have worked to offer a schedule that meets the current demand,” said VP Horan. “Many faculty have also taken extra students into their classes.”

Not only will this benefit more students in receiving a higher education, but will also benefits LMC financially.

LMC is funded by the state and receives approximately 4,600 dollars per FTES. Robin Armour, Director of Admissions and Records, explains a misconception that tuition is enough to fund LMC. Tuition pays only a small See FTES, page 6

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Pat Martucci takes part in the blood drive hosted by Student Life and the Blood Centers of the Pacific at Los Medanos College. The event was held in the Library Sept. 16.

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We are not frackin’ around

Other charities need attention

Californians are thirsty. As of August 29, it’s safe to say dehydration is affecting our brain’s cognitive ability because we continue to deprive our soil of nourishment and hydration.

At the start of the year, citizens learned various practices to conserve water as we prepared for the driest season we’ve seen in years; We’ve cut back on shower times and let the flowers wilt in a panicked response to our greatest fear: running out of water.

Meanwhile, energy companies continue to use practices that emit cancerous chemicals into our water.

The practice known as “fracking” has been a controversial issue over the past several years as researchers have proven it is harmful to the environment, wildlife and water supply.

The process of fracking “is a method of oil and gas production that involves blasting huge amounts of water, mixed with sand and toxic chemicals, under high pressure deep into the earth.” The process emits methane into the air that’s 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.

A federal report released August 28 reports fracking “isn’t that bad”, giving energy companies the green light to continue their work in the rich oil areas of San Joaquin and Monterey Valley. Former Livermore Lab Director Jane Long, explains there hasn’t been clear evidence of water contamination from fracking in CA, but the water near the fracking sites hasn’t been tested yet. This research gives a win to the energy companies as they start their drilling projects.

The companies are allowed to frack along the sites and environmental studies will be done as oil and gas development continues.

The premise behind this is that we will cross our fingers in hopes that we aren’t permanently ruining our water. California residents are the new test subjects.

In the beginning, the drilling companies were thrilled to hear that new projects would produce 13.7 billion barrels of oil, but recently the federal govt. reported they would actually only see 600 million.

We are well aware that the oil companies aren’t as concerned with the environment as the LMC sustainability committee. But we also know that it’s going to be hard for the companies to enjoy their 5-star steak meals when the cows they’re eating are also being affected by the water.

Cornell University recently released a study showing an increase in mutated calf and stillborn labors. This will have a negative effect on our economy since dairy products are one of our largest exports.

Governor Jerry Brown turns a blind eye to evidence in the east coast that shows how fracked water has killed its residents. Sue Kinchy, a nurse of Bradford County, PA said, “Medically, we saw fracking linked to rashes, dizziness, headaches, and many, many more accidents.”

Crime skyrocketed, trucks crowded the roads and kids went to school within sight of wellpads and flaring.” Jenny Lysk has a growing list of 800 citizens who have been affected by the methane infused water, all of which involve gross abominations to the skin and internal organs.

We are at a fork in the road — do we intentionally harm the environment and kill endangered species for the sake of keeping our daily habits?

It’s easy to follow the money, which is why Governor Brown ignores anti fracking activists. This “Climate Leader” accepted $500,000 from top oil company: Occidental Petroleum in 2012 to help promote proposition 30.

The environment has been put on the back burner. So beware the “Ice Bucket Challenge” -- the water just might kill you.

During the months of July and August people who are connected to social media may have seen the hashtags; #icebucketchallenge, #alsicebucketchallenge and #strikeoutals. These tags have become very popular as people around the world from celebrities to non-celebrities have taken part in the ALS challenge to help raise money for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

This disease, according to the official ALSA website “is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.” This can lead to possible paralysis and even death.

According to an article in Forbes magazine, “Donations related to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge — the social media-powered video challenge, where participants pour a bucket of ice water on their heads and dare others to donate — have topped $100 million in the past month.”

I think it’s great that people are taking part in this good cause to raise awareness for ALS. I have four cousins who’ve done this challenge. It makes me want to try it and nominate people to do the challenge as well.

Watching videos of celebrities such as Derek Jeter, Nina Dobrev and Adam Levine take part in the ice bucket challenge is fun but it makes me think, why this cause is so popular? Not saying it isn’t important but if we think about it shouldn’t we give back to other causes in the world? Are we so amazed with the ALS challenges because famous celebrities are taking part of it?

There are many diseases that people are fighting to beat in the world today from Alzheimer’s to HIV. These diseases should also have just as much attention brought to them. The generosity of human beings shouldn’t be limited to specific diseases just because it’s “trending”. People suffering with other harsh diseases deserve to have money donated to them to find a cure or to help people who are suffering from it.

I know that people support many of these causes already and that makes me proud.

If we all invested some time in a good cause it could be simple investments from spending a couple of hours cleaning up around a park or working at a food kitchen or food bank. Another option could be to volunteer at a senior center or with kids at an after school program. I think if we did this, people will get something good out of it.

When I was 8 years old, my aunt, mom, cousins and I baked cookies and took gifts to a children’s hospital around Christmas for the kids who were staying for the holidays.

The light in their faces is something I still remember. The gift I brought was a coloring book with pencils, a teddy bear and a joke book. I was proud of myself for bringing joy to a sick kid. It was a great feeling.

Celebrities have made people want to give back to the world and help people in need.

We look at these celebrities and appreciate what they have done, but now this our time.

The ALS challenge is popular but let’s make other causes matter. We can do this give back to others in need. Remember it doesn’t have to be much anything will help.

I hereby challenge everyone to go out and give an hour of his or her time to a charitable organization. It can be anything you feel strongly or passionate about. Just go out and do it. Give your free time and donate anything you can. I believe it will make a difference in the world. It doesn’t have to be a financial contribution if you can’t afford it. Sometimes the littlest things can be the most helpful.

The ALS challenge is wonderful. I do love seeing people I know along with my favorite actors and singers take part in this challenge but we should be giving just as much attention to other causes too.

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s the drought being taken seriously? It seems that many have not given this topic a thought. Every day on social media we see many people participate in the Ice bucket challenge, which is a good way to bring awareness to the cause and raise money, but we do not agree with the gallons upon gallons being wasted on what seems like a daily basis. What ever happened to just donating money?

Many photos have circulated on Facebook showing before and after pictures of certain lakes around California that have significant low water levels, maybe these photos will put things into perspective for those who think this issue is not important.

In July, Californians received a letter from their local water companies to advise them to cut down on their water usage. Within this letter they also informed residents of a potential fine they would face for those who overwater their yards, hose down their sidewalks or wash their cars without having a water hose nozzle attachment.

The fine they could face would be up to $500 a day. This approach could be affective since over usage never really had a consequence. This will make people think twice before they waste water and may make the drought more real to those who still chose to turn a blind eye and brush off this serious topic. First, people have to stop and think how lucky we are to live in such a wonderful state that has amazing weather, the least we can do as a species is to take care of our state that we love so much. It’s about time that we give this state the tender loving care it deserves, but how can you conserve water?

There are many ways that one can conserve water, although it may seem a bit crazy to some people, a shorter shower can save plenty of water. If the whole state was to participate in this, a surprising amount of water can be saved. Washing dark clothes in cold water can save energy and at the same time retain their color.

More importantly, people should rethink the way that they are conducting their ALS Ice bucket Challenges by using recycled water in a conservative manner. These are only a few examples of what can be done to conserve water. Many online websites offer great suggestions to help you save water. If you would like to know learn more about how to cut back on your water usage you can visit www.saveourh2o.org.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Anti-violence for men, by men

DEAR EDITOR: Domestic violence presents a call-to-action for all good men to righteously oppose it. For the cause of safer communities, healthier relationships and better lives let us encourage all men to improve their healthcare skills and become a new generation of healthy community curators.

A man who treats himself kindly will be better equipped to manage the many conflicts of his life. Failure for men to be emotionally relaxed, feel accepted and connect to his community in a meaningful way can result in a string of very unpleasant emotions.

The fact that a man is unhappy, restless and underutilized becomes a community problem when his private self-destructive behaviors, driven by malaise, seep into the domestic sphere. This is not just about rape, assault, abuse, ignorance and rage, but preventing violence by working on how men manage their personal health.

Self-care skills alone cannot stop domestic violence. It requires a penetration into the true vernacular of masculinity so that words of anti-violence become more pervasive than words of violence. #DickLossPrevention is a dark comedy guidebook and online forum which acts in fierce opposition to concepts like Bro Code, The Game and Assholes Finish First.

By satirizing the crude language of a macho philosophy we, as a community of people united against violence, can steal back the power of intimidating, guttural and ferocious language

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As the school year begins it is important to remind all students to be mindful of their mental and physical health. There are numerous health resources in your area, support centers, and social circles to explore and find comfort in. Schools and universities are simply one of the best places find your personal power and your voice. Use it. Stop domestic violence.

— Ryan Levis, #DickLossPrevention

Let history repeat itself

DEAR EDITOR: I am a GIS (Geographic Information Specialist) with Caltrans who went to school at San Francisco State University, which was accessible

by MUNI. I suggest that an additional resource Los Medanos Junior College would want to accomplish is to make sure their (proposed) rail plans connect with others that cover the same territory, such at Contra Costa County’s TriLink 239 study, covering Antioch to Tracy.

Doing this will provide more options. Also, given the recent successes in transit projects — SMART, ACE, BART extensions to near San Jose, even Livermore BART making more progress, as well as a more extensive history of other rail/educational facility connections, such as MUNI--that there is a healthy amount of lessons learned and to grow from in order to make the implementation of a proposed project such as this one that much quicker.

— Daniel Brenner

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“I don’t see the purpose of that because I don’t see how that raises money.”

— Samantha Rodriuez

“Yeah ’cause it’s going worldwide with it, you know, it’s just not one person doing it” — King Legend

“Yes because they’re doing it for a good reason, at the same time no they shouldn’t do the ice bucket challenge.”

— Beatriz Soto

“No, I think it’s very pointless.

The reason why because there are many different ways to do it instead of doing something stupid.”

— Paul Binion

“No it’s not. I feel like there’s many different ways you could do it. Why waste water?”

— Lexus Bynum Banks

“I believe that this ice bucket challenge is a good way to raise awareness for ALS.” — Mark Zaragoza

Features Editor ...................... DAMIAN LEWIN Sports Editor ....................... .....STEVEN LUKE Photo Editors .................. CATHIE LAWRENCE and BERTHA AGUILAR Associate Editors....................... JOSH WOOD and SUZZANNE SPERRY Web Editor ..........................BRENDAN CROSS The LMC Experience is published Fridays by students in the Journalism Program. The newspaper serves both as a laboratory for journalism classes and as a First Amendment forum for campus communication. Opinions expressed in the Experience are solely those of the students and do not represent the views of the college.

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Services available for parents Los Medanos College’s California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS) serves students attending LMC who receive financial aid and are parents.

Services include priority registration, educational and career counseling, and educational workshops.

If you would like more information, call 473-7482 or visit the office in room CC2-257. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Contact a counselor

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Looking to make an educational plan, or review your current one? Do you need career advice, or a personal counselor? LMC offers general counseling at both campuses.

Appointments at Pittsburg can be made in person, by calling the Counseling Department at 473-7449, or by visiting www.losmedanos.edu/counseling and clicking on the Make an Appointment link.

Appointments at the Brentwood Center can be made in person, or by calling 513-1625.

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Alpha Gamma back in action With a strong emphasis on community service, LMC’s Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) is looking for more members to participate in their meetings, fundraisers and other club activities.

For more information, including meeting times, planned activities and membership requirements, visit the AGS website at www.losmedanosags.com

Help quitting smoking

Are you trying to quit smoking?

The American Lung Association is offering a Freedom From Smoking Clinic to help tobacco users break the habit. The clinic is being held on Wednesdays at the Pittsburg Health Center. The center is located at 2311 Loveridge Road – Cedar Room.

For more information, call 1 (855) 421-3400 or call 431-2266

Are you going through a rough time? Los Medanos College offers Crisis Counseling for any student or faculty member who may be going through a hard time and feel they have nowhere to turn.

Counselors are available to help. All counseling sessions are confidential. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Counseling Center at 473-7449, or contact the Counseling Department Chair Marco Godinez at 473-7460.

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Artist Bobby Arte paints the American flag in the Pittsburg campus outdoor quad during Constitution Day.

Rights observed Founding document honored

By TAMARA SEWARD

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Il Duomo di Firenze in Florence, Italy is an iconic landmark that students of the study abroad program may visit.

Study abroad in Italy Florence awaits. Study abroad in Florence, Italy this spring. Experience amazing food, architecture and history all while furthering your education.

If you’re interested in traveling for your spring semester contact the Study Abroad Office at Diablo Valley College, 969-2507. The Study Abroad Office can be emailed at studyabroad@dvc.edu

LMC offers free tutoring Searching for help in school? Drop by the Center for Academic Support on the main campus. The center offers tutoring in a variety of subjects and is located on the third floor of the college CORE, Room CO-300. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit the front desk for information about peer tutoring, writing consultations, and when professors will be available for support or call 473-7590.

The Brentwood campus Center for Academic Support, located in Room 13, also offers free tutoring in a variety of subjects, including anthropology, chemistry, economics, philosophy, sociology and many more. Tutoring is done on a drop in basis. Changes in schedule are posted on the door.

For more information, call 473-6925

Lost now found Did you leave your phone in your last class? Did your wallet fall out of your pocket in the library?

Los Medanos College’s lost and found has numerous items found on campus. If you have lost an item, check with Police Services, located on Level One .

Police Services is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Inquiries must be made in person.

— compiled from press releases and staff reports

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“To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.”

Los Medanos College celebrated the 225th anniversary of the 1787 signing of the constitution Sept. 17.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005 mandates educational facilities, who receive federal funding, are required to offer constitutional education each year on Constitution Day. Student Senator Justin Simon, Commissioner of Campus Events Diona Shelbourne and Outreach Representative Jorge Cea kicked off the festivities by reading the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States.

Simon and Shelbour ne continued to read it ever y 30 minutes so more students would have an opportunity to hear it.

Tables were set up by various offices on campus and presenters answered students’ questions as they handed out American Flags pins, pencils and pens to students who stopped by to check it out.

Shelbourne and Simon, whose goal was to recruit

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Sean Barksdale, Matthew Johnson, Gregory Brown, Mikael Moore and Perry Guerrero played for the crowd.

and explain what the student senate is all about, manned the LMCAS table.

Financial Aid Specialist Eva Monteverde also had a table and hand out bags containing a pocket book titled “The U.S. Constitution and Fascinating Facts About It” while trying to answer questions students had about financial aid.

LMC President Bob Kratochvil conversed with various deans and other faculty who came to par ticipate in the festivities in what Student Life Coordinator Carla Rosas called a “president’s council.”

A small group of students played instruments and sang

songs, showcasing many talented students coming together as one.

Lee Lawrence from the League of Women’s Voters had a table set up and was ready to help students register to vote or ask questions. She also informed students of measures the League supported and thought should be passed in the area.

Workshops were held in Room, L-109 from noon to 12:45 p.m. then again from 1 to 1:45 p.m.

One such workshop, led

by Lawrence, was aimed at teaching students about Voter’s Rights.

CollegeBuys.org is currently offering discounts on popular software and technology to California community college students, faculty and staff.

“You need to be affiliated with one of the colleges in their consortium,” said Biology Professor Dur wynne Hseih, “but that’s all of the CA community colleges, and many others even in other states.”

Created in 1998, the non-profit organization provides assistance on many different levels. Between paying for classes, textbooks and school supplies, the expense of going to college starts to add up. So saving on electronics such as cameras, printers, tablets and speakers can help students keep some cash in their pockets.

Most courses offered at LMC cost $46 per unit, so the average full-time student ends up paying $432 just for tuition.

This price may not be too high, but it can be overwhelming for some students who also may need to add the expenses of specific required materials for each class.

According to information on their website, the goal of the company is to, “… benefit, support and enhance the California Community College system,” and “to bring much-needed support to our colleges and to provide even greater opportunities for our students and our state.”

Although child development major Jenny Guerrero says she’s never heard of the site, her opinion is that the site “could definitely benefit the students because it’s cheaper and they can get the materials that they need more easily.”

Professors can also look for deals and discounts on the latest software brands.

“I have obtained Microsoft and Adobe software through them and have been satisfied with the results,” said Hsieh.

“The purchasing process is a bit of a pain. You need to send them proof of your college affiliation as a faculty member or student before they will release your order.”

Professor Hseih explains the company itself doesn’t do the selling, instead it partners with companies to offer products.

Microsoft and Toshiba are among the companies who work with the site.

Journalism major Tamara Seward and Hseih had minor issues with Microsoft updates but Hsieh said it “was a problem with Microsoft, really, and See BUYS, page 6

Study finds students prefer hugs from men

By JOSH WOOD Staff Writer

Giovanni Rajo likes to experiment. Not with chemicals or physics, but with society.

Perhaps you remember last May, when six students went out around campus holding signs that said “Free Hugs.”

That was a social experiment conducted by Rajo out of pure curiosity.

The experiment was comprised of six students, three male and three female, and was created to determine who would receive more hugs, not only based on gender but also on appearance and attitude.

Each student was sent out individually, so that being in a group would not affect the results.

Rajo’s initial prediction was that strangers would be more

receptive to hugging a woman than a man. The results were quite the opposite.

Most strangers actually were more open and receptive to hugging a male, especially one falling into the stereotypically good-looking man — tall, muscular and well dressed.

“I was surprised that men got more hugs than women.

That was the exact opposite of what I had expected,” said Rajo adding, “I expected people to be more willing to hug a pretty woman rather than a man.”

Arion “Sketch” Choice, a graphic communications major, participated in the experiment, stepping out onto the campus to receive hugs.

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By TANNER H. JOHNSON tjohnson@lmcexperience.com

CALIFORNIA THEATRE The California Theatre is located at 351 Railroad Ave.in Pittsburg. For ticket sales and additional information please call 427-1611 Q Friday, Sept. 19 — Back to the Future.

Begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5.

Q Saturday, Sept. 20 — Rolando Morales.

Begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $15.50, $40.50 for the dinner package.

Q Saturday, Sept. 27 — Na Akua Wahine.

One event begins at 2 p.m with another at 8 p.m. Admission: $25, $50 for the dinner package.

Q Thursday, Oct. 2 — The Hound of the Baskervilles. Begins at 7 p.m. Admission: $25 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, $10 for children.

Q Saturday, Oct. 11 — Maureen Langan featuring Mike Capozolla. Begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Reserved seating.

EL CAMPANIL THEATRE The El Campanil Theatre is located at 602 W Second St. in Antioch. For ticket sales and additional information please call 757-9500 Q Saturday, Sept. 27 — Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62 and over), $7 for youth (17 and under).

Q Friday, Oct. 3 — James and the Giant Peach. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for children.

Q Sunday, Oct. 5 — James and the Giant Peach. Begins at 2 p.m. Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for children.

Last chance to view art

‘Magic’ in Antioch

The Drama Factory will be performing The Magic Flute, composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and directed by John P. Ballesteros.

The show will be at the Nick Rodriguez Community Theater located at 213 F St. in Antioch. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 695-4123 Show times are: Q Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Q Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

Q Sept. 21, at 1:30 p.m.

Q Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m.

Q Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m.

— George Burns

There’s drama ahead

The California Theatre in downtown Pittsburg and the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch will feature a variety of events throughout the months of September and October. The different events at both venues are set to include movies, dance and musical sets that promise to delight audiences of all ages.

Viewers have just a few more days to attend the Staff and Faculty Art Exhibit currently on display in the art gallery.

Showing various pieces by staff and faculty, the gallery offers a new outlook toward some employees here on campus.

The last day to view the gallery will be on Sept. 24 after which the pieces will be removed to make way for the next exhibit. Those interested in viewing the pieces are invited to stop by during hours of operation. The gallery is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and once again from 4 to 6 p.m.

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“The most important thing in acting is honesty. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.”

Student actors Marina Ketchum and Federico Bartolo rehearse together in preparation for the premiere of the first of two productions set for this semester.

Written by local playwright Octavio Solis, “Man of the Flesh” tells the modern day version of the classic tale of Don Juan.

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The LMC Drama Department is currently rehearsing for one of this semester’s upcoming plays. The first production, “Man of the Flesh,” is a modern interpretation of the classic tale of Don Juan and was written by local Bay Area playwright Octavio Solis. This play is to be performed in less than a month.

Portrayed by student actor Federico Bartolo, the character Juan is a young man who leads a life of promiscuity and debauchery. Juan does not care for the consequences of his actions, or the people he hurts. Throughout the course of the play however, Juan experiences the feelings of love for the first time, and through this, begins to understand the results of his actions through themes of consequence and death.

Marina Ketchum, who plays the role of Anne Downey, is the love interest in the show.

“I haven’t played a leading love before so I’m happy and ready for this,” said Ketchum adding, “I’ve made a lot of connections with her and feel she is a strong character.”

A lot of work has been put into the show, including finding interesting ways to advertise. The cast thought of using social media to advertise the show by creating the “What Would Juan Say?” challenge. With this, each cast member makes a video telling their favorite pick-up line, and then challenges three to five friends to do the same.

“The cast is a good mix of people and I trust each of them.” Ketchum explained. “We’re almost done blocking so it’s coming together well.” She went on to add, “Amazingly enough, this may sound down and dark but it’s a comedy through it all. We lighten things up and make things like a party.”

Director Hugo Carbajal is aware of the importance of the show. With the writer having grown up in the Bay Area, it sends a message to the audience that their work here can be seen and appreciated, and it doesn’t take only having connections to make it in the industry.

“I chose ‘Man of the Flesh’ because it challenges the students to really show what they can do,” Carbajal said.

With Bartolo continuing to paint a picture of his experience, he says Carbajal isn’t afraid to tell you when you’re not giving it everything you have on stage.

“It is always a growing experience working with him,” Bartolo said.

“Hugo has been a blessing to work with and great a person to know.”

“Man of the Flesh” is set to debut on Oct. 16 with additional performances showing on Oct. 18, 20, 23, 24, 25 and 27. All showings begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of a matinee performance scheduled for 11 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 22.

Tickets will be $7 for a student or those with military ID, $10 for the general public and $5 for high school students with ID.

Art ‘migrates’ to LMC

By DAMIAN LEWIN

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“Nature is a powerful presence in my work,” says artist Ann Holsberry. “I am fascinated by the movement of humans and animals across the globe.”

Starting Sept. 23, the Los Medanos Art Gallery, located inside the campus library, will have various works of Holsberry on display in conjunction with her invitation to be Artist in Residence on campus. The exhibit titled “Migration,” will feature various cyanotype works created by the artist.

Cyanotype is a photograph printing process that creates a cyan image, similar to creating engineering blueprints.

“This body of work is inspired both by the movements of the planets and stars,” said Holsberry, “and by the complementary movements of animals and people across the earth.”

With creativity stemming from both personal and natural influences, Holsberry incorporates the physical aspects of her surroundings to assist in the overall technique of producing her art. Using sunlight from the open skies above campus and water from the Delta to develop her prints are just a couple of ways she uses nature

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Hollsberry’s “Southward” as part of her process.

While feeling a strong connection to the various pieces that will be featured in the exhibit, Holsberry invites gallery attendees to interpret their own feeling towards her art.

“It is open-ended and subject to each individual’s sense of it,” added Holsberry.

In addition to the exhibit, a reception will be held in the gallery on Oct. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. and will include a special lecture by Ann Holsberry at 6 p.m.

Located in the LMC Art Galler y inside the Librar y, the exhibit will run from Sept.

23 to Oct. 23 and will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and reopen from 4 to 6 p.m.

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“Success isn’t owned. It’s leased, and rent is due every day.”

— J.J. Watt

Fourth quarter resurgence

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Mustangs running back Jamal Lockett tries to beat Lobos defensive back Paul Williams to the edge and pick up some yards on the play. Lockett rushed for 126 yards in the game as LMC defeated Monterey Peninsula 41-37 at home.

Stangs conquer 16-point deficit to beat Lobos

By JERRELL KING and BRENDAN CROSS jking@lmcexperience.com bcross@lmcexperience.com

The Los Medanos College Mustangs scored an unanswered 20 points and came back from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to pull off a victory over the Monterey Peninsula Lobos 41-37.

The first three quarters featured four Mustang turnovers, two lost fumbles and two interceptions, along with two long runs that were called back due to holding penalties.

“Uncharacteristically, we threw an interception for a touchdown and fumbled the ball inside the 20 [yard line]. Those were points we gave up, we just have to fix those,” said ‘Stangs head coach Chris Shipe adding, “Luckily we came out on top today, but later down the road those are going to hurt us, and that could prevent us from winning a game.”

The LMC defense allowed two one-hundred yard receivers, Jameel Kirkland (6 catches, 108 yards) and David Hightower (12 catches, 102 yards, 1 TD) but stuffed the run allowing only 59 yards on 19 carries for a meager 3.1 yards per carry. Lobos wide receiver Joseph Jakubowski had a solid game racking up 71 yards and a touchdown on 9 grabs. Lobos head coach Mike Rasmussen spoke highly of Jakubowski calling him a “wonderful competitor.”

Of fensively, LMC was led by running back Jamal Lockett, who rushed 20 times for 126 yards and a

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Top, running backs Jamal Lockett and Craijon Menefee celebrate after Lockett scored a touchdown. Right, defensive back Shecari Johnson intercepts a pass late in the game to seal the win for LMC. touchdown. He was also the second leading receiver, taking a 48-yard catch to the endzone.

On the other side of the ball, defensive back Shecari Johnson and linebacker Markie Beltram picked off Lobos quarterback Keon Marsh, who otherwise had a solid game, throwing for 334 yards and 3 touchdowns.

LMC quarterback Julius Mozee (10-17, 160 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) struggled and was spelled occasionally for

backup RJ Cellini (5-6, 71 yards, 1 TD).

“It was a rough, scrappy game.

We were up and down, [there was] miscommunication from the receiver to the quarterback,” said Mozee adding, “Our linemen had to adjust to changes their defensive linemen made, but we fought hard and it was a great win.”

The Mustangs are on the road next week against West Hills College Friday, Sept. 19.

Soccer gets first win First half hat trick highlights scoring

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Mustangs co-captain Hannah Tanuvasa headbutts a ball as teammate Devyn “Scooby” Kelley gets ready to make a play.

The Los Medanos College soccer team won 5-1 in its last preseason game Sept. 12 against College of the Redwoods.

Devyn “Scooby” Keller (23), nailed a hat trick during the first half, racking up a three-goal lead for the Mustangs right out of the gate.

Mikayla Farber (5), scored the final two goals for LMC in the last half securing the win.

Even though the team won, it isn’t being toasted as a success because the players still have a lot to work on.

“I definitely think it wasn’t the way that we wanted to win the game,” said Assistant Coach Heather Wren.

Redwoods dominated the field most of the game, keeping control of the ball and pressuring the LMC defense.

But there were a lot of breakaways and through balls which gave the Mustangs control of the

scoreboard, making it difficult for CR to recover.

Wren said the team needs to work on runs, possession and movement off the ball. Anticipation and making better decisions will be important in the upcoming season, which starts next Friday.

“This team has a lot of potential to progress,” she said adding that if they don’t work out the kinks, upcoming games could prove to be challenging.

Keller was happy about the win but said they didn’t maintain a real position game, acknowledging, “We should have played better.”

The season starts next week, she said, so the games are going to get harder. They will need to play the ball more because the team can’t depend solely on making runs to get in the net.

John “J.D.” Davidson, Redwoods head coach, said his team got caught high and some through balls allowed LMC’s Kelley to use her speed and score.

After falling behind, the Corsairs made some adjustments and Davidson thought things were looking better but LMC still managed to score two more goals.

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LMC Player Anna Vega (9) hits ball over the net in a match between LMC and Butte College. The results of the Mustang Classic saw Butte defeat LMC 3-1 and 3-0 and LMC beating Merced 3-2.

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be a “level of scrutiny high to low,” said LMC President Bob Kratochvil at a management meeting addressed to faculty members Sept. 16.

Kratochvil also stressed the importance of school pride.

“We want to be ready for a simple question, “what are you proud of at LMC?” he explained.

Athletics Director Richard Villegas mentioned that he was proud of the community between faculty and staf f members.

ETEC Program Director Cecil Nasworthy said that he is proud of the CTE involvement with the local industry; Laurie Huffman, who teaches foreign language, said she is proud LMC is a “premiere as a teaching college.”

The site team “needs to know about all of our strengths,” said Kratochvil.

Members of the ACCJC team did a pre-visit and LMC received praise for readability

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and the storytelling capacity of its self-report. According to Kratochvil, the school also received “kudos from the chancellor” for the same report.

On Oct. 6 there will be a meeting in the District office followed by a campus tour in the afternoon.

The next day there will be meetings with each Standard Committee followed by visits to the offsite Police and Fire academies that afternoon.

On Oct. 8 a visit to the Brentwood Campus will precede meetings lasting for the rest of the day.

On the ninth, there will be a college wide exit report at 2 p.m. in the Recital Hall.

The results of the visit will be released January 2015.

While Kratochvil is confident that LMC will succeed in being re-accredited, he mentioned that it was ver y likely that the team will find something to recommend for a change moving forward.

A copy of the self-report can be read in the President’s office.

you,” she said.

Choice also noted that approximately 75 percent of the hugs she received were from men, whereas the ratio for men was around 50-50.

Rajo is in his fifth semester at Los Medanos College, working at his art major. He’s pursuing 2D-animation and is interested in designing comic books. When he isn’t studying or creating social experiments, he relaxes with a good video game.

Over the summer Rajo conducted another social experiment in various places around Antioch and Pittsburg.

He created four mock couples and sent them out, carefully monitoring the surrounding people. The goal was to determine how people would react to verbal abuse based on gender.

“I expected people would intervene when the man was abusive, and leave the couple alone when the woman was abusive,” he said. “Unfortunately, this was more than true. It seems that most people didn’t take verbal abuse from a woman seriously.”

Rajo currently has a few social experiments in the works, but is also thinking about collecting more data for his previous ones.

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graduation requirements must be completed “by next year at time of graduation,” Reyes added.

Reyes recommends that students interested in the TAG program view the different requirements that each UC has in addition to the requirements for LMC. This information is available online at http:// admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/ tag-matrix.pdf.

Students who are eligible and have met the requirements set by both LMC and the UC of their choice will also need to submit a UC application to the university of their choice by no later than the Nov. 30 deadline.

To assist students with their decisions to move on to a UC using the TAG, the Transfer Center is holding two more workshops. The workshops will take place in room CC2-229 at 10 a.m. on both Sept. 24 and 25, and will feature counselor Reyes as a guest speaker.

For more information on TAG and other transfer related questions, visit the Transfer Center in Room CC2-225 or call 473-7444.

To register online for TAG before the Sept. 30 deadline, please visit http://admission. universityofcalifornia.edu/ transfer/guarantee.

think our goalie and center defender should have handled,” he said.

In the last few minutes of the game Redwoods finally got on the board thanks to forward Kiana Adams (7), with assistance from center back Kaylee Holland (16).

Even though the Corsairs lost, Davidson said it was an extraordinar y oppor tunity to come and play the first preseason game against the Mustangs.

“Overall, for a new team this was very exciting for us,” she said.

LMC will play its first regular season game against Lake Tahoe Community College Friday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. on the LMC soccer field.

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percentage, but most of the money goes to the state. If there are a higher number of FTES, then LMC receives more funding from the state.

Also, an instructor adding students to their courses increases productivity and keeps costs low instead of having to hire more instructors.

“I’m very appreciative of the extra efforts that faculty and staff have made towards helping students get into the classes they need,” said VP Horan.

The goal for 2014-15 is to gain 7,851 FTES, including non-resident FTES. “If we experience enrollment in the spring similar to the current term, we will be in a position to earn additional revenue beyond our adopted budget,” sad VP Horan.

Love & So Much More.”

That appearance got Walker’s wheels turning and the idea for a conference was born.

The afternoon conference featured workshops, intriguing speeches and even a discussion with Mock. To build a dif ferent mindset around issues of gender, Walker said that LMC’s men’s and women’s restrooms were made gender neutral for the day.

Student Life Coordinator Carla Rosas opened the conference explaining, “The topic of diversity is one that impact us on a variety of levels.”

Six conference workshops focused on numerous issues including health, sexual identity, feminism and religion.

Pat Cordova-Gof f, who played baseball for 13 years as a boy, spoke about her struggles of trying to get on the Citrus College baseball team as a transgendered woman, and of her path toward recognizing her own sexual identity. She had come out in her sophomore year of high school to supportive parents.

Cordova-Goff was also accepted by her classmates as transgender “but not transgendered enough” so she was unable to fulfill her dream of becoming homecoming queen.

During the workshop, “Favorite ‘F’ Word: Feminism in Modern Society,” LMCAS Senator Brianna Klipp and Professor Kasey Calahane discussed the three waves of feminism; women’s suffrage beginning in the 1840s and ending around 1920 with the right to vote; social injustices and legal inequalities in the 1960s; and the reaction in the 1990s to the second wave of feminism with a more global approach. The speakers also showed a video about how the media have failed women by focusing on body image and treating them as sex objects.

When Mock entered the Recital Hall, Alicia Key’s “Girl On Fire” was playing and the crowd gave her a standing ovation. The Q&A that followed was expressive, especially when she discussed her #girlslikeus hash tag.

When she spoke about her book, she held nothing back.

“I’m not hiding myself,” she said “to be a writer has been a dream come true for me.”

Her book tackles her life and she said the story published in Marie Claire about her, “I Was Born a Boy,” was the first step to acknowledging her true identity.

“I knew it was a good way to connect with trans women,” Mock said. “My voice and experience matters and I want my voice to be heard.”

Before her presentation, Nicole Dupree, a transgendered retail manager at MAC cosmetics, underscored the importance of diversity and the necessity of respect, not only from others but also from yourself.

“You have to, at the end of the day, love yourself,” Dupree said. “Why would I confirm to what you want me to be but yet still, I’m looking in the mirror and I’m hating who’s looking back at me?”

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