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Applications available for A.S.O.C. MIRA CHANDRA
the best experiences I’ve had thus far in my collegiate career because of the motivation I felt being surrounded by so many leaders. I felt inspired to move onto other paths where I can contribute my time into making Ohlone an even better school for us all. I learnt so much about our school, my community, the students and government itself during my time as a senator [...] I think it’s an integral part of Ohlone College and does an excellent job helping bring the campus community together and making it stronger.” A.S.O.C. has been responsible for working with Campus
Activities, clubs, administration, peer mentors and more to host successful and popular events such as Science Night, Transfer Day, Club Days and coming up soon- a Know Your Rights workshop. According to an Ohlone student who has attended several A.S.O.C. events, Sabrina Omar, a communication major, stated, “A.S.O.C. has hosted a bunch of stuff that I’ve really enjoyed attending. At first I didn’t even know we had a student government on campus, but after I attended a coffee with the council I became aware of all the different things going on at
ALEXANDRA ROMERO Oakland” for those looking to watch it. The motion picture is about In honor of Black History the struggle of four young Month, a film was presented black men living in “the by Big Spence on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the Smith Center. hood” of Oakland and trying “Set Me Free” was directed to be set free from it. Keith, the main character, and produced by Big Spence, is trying to make it on his who spoke at the Ohlone own with his music and not showing. “Set Me Free” is the origi- let himself be influenced by nal movie title and it is now his surroundings. Keith is known as “Straight Outta ultimately influenced by his
friend Kevin, who is a drug dealer. Kevin’s struggles don’t end at drugs – he secretly takes care of his sick father, who got injured and verbally abuses him. Kenny, another friend of Keith’s, is a full-time college student who chooses to take on a parental father figure role with his cheating girlfriend’s daughter. Finally, Korey is Keith’s cousin who is inde-
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A.S.O.C.- Associated Students of Ohlone College- is the student government of our campus. They serve as a voice for the Ohlone students and work along side administration and Campus Activities to host events and make decisions on policies which benefit the student body and positively contribute to campus life. In an exchange I had with Student Trustee- and former A.S.O.C. Senator Miguel Fuentes, he stated with much sentiment, “A.S.O.C. was one of
school. I’m even thinking of applying to be a senator next Fall because I think what they do is awesome.” If you’re interested in applying to be a senator, applications will be available in the fall. If you would like to run for an executive position such as president or treasurer for the A.S.O.C., applications and petitions are available from Feb. 13 to March 13 in the Student Activities office in Building 7. For mroe information email Student Activities Coordinator, Renee Gonsalez, at RGonsalez@ohlone.edu
This is part of an exhibit called City Works at the Louie-Meager Art Gallery through Feb. 23.
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cisive on what he should do with his life. Additionally, the film was vaguely based on Big Spence’s life. Each characters faced similar issues that he had gone through. With Keith’s character, it was that Big Spence had found someone that changed his life. Kenny had a bad relationship with someone. Korey didn’t know what to do with his life
and lastly-Kevin was trying to receive love and approval from a parent. Big Spence said his film is about “mental bondage” and how “freedom is a state of mind”. His characters are trying to set themselves free and live a better life. If you are interested in learning more, then go to the Ohlone’s academic website for more events.