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SEPT 14, 2017 Vol. LII No. 2 Girls grow up with unrealistic images See story on Page 2
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Ohlone ready in any disaster
Hot game, hot sun
Jeremy Martin Staff Writer
With hurricanes, floods and earthquakes dominating the news lately, thoughts turn to distaster preparedness. What do we do, where do we go if a natural disaster strikes here? Ohlone College is a designated evacuation point for Fremont and Alameda County, conveniently situated well above any anticipated flood level. The city, as well as the college, have emergency drills ‘typically once per semester,” said John Worely, Ohlone police chief. Aside from the usual drills, Ohlone is scheduled to take part in the “Great California Shake Out” drill Oct. 19. This is typically the only drill announced beforehand. Ohlone conducts drills under the Command System Structure in conjunction with the Emergency Management System as well as the National Emergency Management Systems. A big part of the evacuation process is just the redirection of available supplies and resources needed. The cost of the process was not released.
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Ohlone striker Jesus Radillo covers the ball from Gavilan defender, assisted by Juan Campos, No. 11. Ohlone won the game Tuesday 2-1 under a broiling sun. See story on Page 4.
The Associated Students of Ohlone College, ASOC, has joined the effort to resist cancellation of the DACA program by the Donald Trump administration. Launched in 2012 by President Barack Obama, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) allowed children brought illegally to the United States by their parents to receive education and gain employment. Called the Dreamers, these children received a huge Continued on Page 3
Construction project is on schedule Mark Emmons Staff Writer
Ohlone has been a hustle and bustle of construction for a while now; the humming, banging, and grinding has probably become white noise to most students. The ongoing work is part of Measure G, a bond issue passed
on Nov. 2, 2010, according to ohlonebond.com’s “About Measure G” page. Measure G was passed to provide the college with funding necessary to modernize the campus, both functionally and visually. Funding from Measure G has built the Fremont campus’ southern parking structure,
added solar panels to the Fremont and Newark campuses, refinished the pool, and added new fields for softball, soccer, and baseball. Measure G projects include the Academic Core buildings under construction on the Fremont campus. There are three Academic Core buildings being built – the future Buildings 1, 2 and
Dochterman has always been the driving force behind the radio broadcasting program at Ohlone. Sadly, last month the college was notified that Dochterman is ending his 36-year career at Ohlone. Dochterman’s legacy goes back to 1981. when he was appointed as station manager by then-President Peter Blomerley. Dochterman was charged with the task of upgrading the station license and creating the most appropriate learning environment possible.
In order to accomplish his goals, Dochterman and his team focused on creating the most realistic environment possible. “When I came here, KOHL was only a 10-watt, freeformat station,” Dochterman said. “We wanted to make it a consistent branded program station, we wanted to represent the industry.” “Also, we make sure than students learn and understand all the standards and procedures to deliver a professional MARIO LEAL/MONITOR product. If you worked here, After 36 years as head of the radio department, Bob DochContinued on Page 3 terman is moving on.
3. Building 1 will be dedicated to sciences. Its floor space will be used to provide new labs for chemistry, physics, engineering, biology, microbiology, biotechnology, geology, geography, anthropology, anatomy, and physiology. Building 2 stands adjacent to the Gary Soren Smith Center for the Fine and Performing Arts and will be
dedicated to performance art as well as art in various media, and lending space to several art forms such as: photography, painting, interior design, ceramics, sculpture and music. The space in Building 3 will be used for general instruction. It will contain 24 classrooms for general use, including instrucContinued on Page 3
The voice behind the radio program Mario Leal
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Robert Dochterman is a man blessed with a golden voice that many in the radio industry admire. Equipped with a baritone voice and an entrepreneurial spirit, he was the perfect choice to transform Ohlone College’s small, 10-watt radio station in the early 1980s into what it is now today: a Class A station, revered in the industry and, even more importantly, a facility that draws students from everywhere to learn radio broadcasting.
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“Angry Birds is such a boyish film, please, can I watch something else?” exclaimed my 10 year-old sister as I suggested she watch the movie. A few weeks later, I overheard a conversation between two naive 11 year-olds, where one was trying to explain to the other about how a cat is assumed to be of the female gender if it doesn’t fight back. Why is it that we raise our girls with the impression that only their ‘prince charming’ can protect them? Why is it that as years pile on, we see fewer girls involved in sports or technical fields? One underlying cause of this behavior (which leads to low self-esteem) is a phenomenon referred to as the Disney Princess Effect. Coined by Stephanie Hanes, a proud feminist, producer, director, writer and a mother of two daughters, the term Disney Princess Effect refers to how girls begin to judge and define themselves according to standards set by the slender-waisted-Barbies. Young girls begin to view themselves through the lens of these fictitious princesses rushing their way into false
womanhood. At an age where they are unaware of their true potential, they already know which shade of lipstick blends perfectly with their skin tone. Instead of channeling their ener-
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gies to hone their talents, they chase an unachievable beauty - unknowingly advocating the objectification and sexualization of women. They try to shape themselves according to a non-
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Continued from Page 1 blow on Sept. 5, when the Trump Administration canceled the program. Many of the affected children are college students, which raises a concern for the Ohlone community. Ohlone President Dr. Gari Browning released a statement on Sept. 6, saying Ohlone “will stand by the Chancellor's Office
statement and not share student information for purposes of immigration enforcement with federal authorities unless compelled to do so by law.” As a response to Dr. Browning’s statement, ASOC sent Ohlone students an email, saying they will “advocate for student needs, wants, and concerns in college governance.”
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They agree with “Dr. Browning’s statement and will continue to advocate for all Ohlone students, including [the] Dreamers.” The ASOC statement says, in part, “This moment in time presents us all with challenges that we must overcome. Our student body will continue to grow our minds and build the
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better future of tomorrow.” Wafaa Elshawarbi, Vice President of ASOC, told the Monitor that the ASOC “wants the students to know that they’re not alone” in their struggle. Furthermore, she shared a link on the Ohlone Facebook page about the scholarships being offered to the Dreamers by California Community Colleges.
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existent mold, failing at which deteriorates their mental health and leads to disorders like anorexia. The rapid increase of media influence through television and the internet has corrupted innocent minds with incorrect ideas of sexualization. The use of female bodies to entice an audience and equating them with products most wanted by the society, is a major cause that instills the objectification of women in little girls. Moreover, girls consider themselves to be vulnerable, docile and less intelligent individuals who feel dependent on their supposedly ‘stronger’ counterparts to support them. This mentality eventually instills limitations in the young female minds. Unfortunately, young girls are not the only ones to fall prey to the Disney influence adults are victims too. Why is it that our first instinct makes us imagine a boy as a strong, muscular and fit person? The Disney Princess Effect affects the boys as well - while girls continue to perfect their looks and bodies, the boys continue to demand unnatural physical beauty from the girls.
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tion, tutoring, or testing; as well as 24,000 square feet of library space. The Common Core Buildings “topped out” five months ago in April, meaning the top-most piece of structural steel was placed on the structure, according to the semi-annual Measure G newsletter. Since then, the focus has become routing utilities and constructing walls. Dr. Gari Browning, Ohlone College president, touched on Measure G in her “State of the College” address in August. She cited the progress made in recent months as evidence for her to feel “optimistic that our buildings will be ready for move-in in spring 2019 as planned.” While the Common Core Buildings are arguably the largest project part of Measure G, there are several other tasks at hand. The Fremont campus is working on a geothermal loop, which is a system already in use at the Newark campus. A geothermal loop is a method of heat exchange for buildings, which works by inserting plastic or copper tubing into the ground. Running the tubes underground shields them from the elements and is used both as a heatsink in summer or a heat source in winter. Geothermal loops are modern and eco-friendly alternatives to common air conditioning and heating systems, but are also more difficult to install. The one being put in at the Fremont campus will require “over 90 miles of piping” in various lots on campus. Thus far, work for the loop is complete in lots A, D, and K while work continues in lot E, which will be fenced off into October. Another project that is up and coming is Building 5’s renovation. The project will ultimately “completely renovate the existing kitchen, servery and cafeteria located on the second floor of the
building. The upgrades will improve the layout, finishes and circulation of the cafeteria.” The renovation will bring new equipment to the cafeteria and increase the offerings there as well as refresh the spaces on the third floor for student services. Building 5’s renovation is currently in design phase, being worked out between “design teams, the Measure G team, and College representatives to ensure the needs of the College are met.” Eventually, the team will have to communicate with the Division of the State Architect to get a construction permit and move on to the renovation itself. Several projects are planned for the future. A north parking lot replacement on the Fremont campus is in the works to address the issue of a lack of parking in lots “U, V and W located adjacent to the Smith Center. The new lots will provide a 70 stall increase in parking capacity, safer layouts, improved surfacing, and proper circulation for vehicles and pedestrians.” Funding will also push for “new signage and landscaping as well as a new storage building to replace the existing metal storage containers that support the needs of the Smith Center.” In Newark, there is a “Newark Site Security Systems project,” working to “install new security cameras, door access hardware controls, intrusion detection systems and emergency telephone systems on the Newark campus.” With so much of the ongoing progress happening in parking lots, it’s important to know where you are able to park during the day. The most reliable space is the South Parking Structure as it “provides nearly 900 parking stalls” and is fairly accessible to the rest of the Fremont campus. Lots A, D, K, T, U, V, W, and G are open for student and faculty parking.
whether you seek a job or a transfer, as a student you would be ready to work in the professional world”, Dochterman added. Another improvement that Dochterman made was rebranding the station. Changing the free-format to a top 40, was the right the decision to not only change the face of the station but to also create that professional learning environment as a big number of station around the country run this format. Moreover, time brought even better opportunities later as in 1995, The Gary Soren Smith Center opened, designing its second floor specifically for KOHL Radio. In addition to a new studio, KOHL was one of the first west coast broadcast facilities to make a transition to RCS Master Control digital platform. In 1999, Dochterman made another important move to brand the station by adapting its image to a modern radio industry style. Changing its old slogan “The Bay Area’s Best Music “ to “Music. Attitude.” and their song transitioning into a faster, over-processed sound. Dochterman didn’t forget to acknowledge the efforts
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that his team has made over the years - making a special mention for Tom Briseno, who has been with him through to thick and thins of broadcasting of KOHL. The next chapter in Dochterman’s career involves an independent voice-work. “This is something I’ve been looking for a long time; in order to do this it’s
important to commit fulltime” said Dochterman. Definitely, we will miss Dochterman’s presence around the campus as he isn’t a mere faculty member, but also an essential part of the college history. If you’re interested in joining KOHL Radio, don’t hesitate to contact Prof. Tom Briseno or stop at the station.
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Gavilan drives for a goal, left. Below, Ohlone goalkeeper Khang Nguyen at left, blocks an attempted goal by Gavilan. At bottom, Ohlone team warms up before the game.
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Hot game on hot day ends with 2-1 win NAVIN KRISHNAN SPORTS CO-EDITOR
The Renegades withstood a trifling surge in a 2-1 deadlock match in the blistering heat of a skilled Gavilan College team from Gilroy to complete their fourth game on Ohlone’s home turf. Thirty-one minutes into the game, Ohlone diced up the Gavilan defense and scored a goal after multiple attempts. The match seemed one -sided as Ohlone’s defense locked up their opponents from advancing the ball almost every possession. No matter how hard the Gavilan defense worked, Ohlone was able to weave through every seam on the offensive end. Gavilan’s goalie had his work cut out for him, as the thrashing Ren-
egades offense scored again with three minutes left in the half. “Our expectation is just to stay in every game, [and] to give ourselves a chance,” said Ohlone Head Coach David Cordova Marroquin Obviously, this was Ohlone’s defining game, as their offense simply did not die out. “We’re a very young team, we only have about four sophomores, so we are hoping our captains step up … [and] make an impact early,” Marroquin said. Early enough, the Renegades hogged the ball and played a top-tier offense in what looked like a practice scrimmage for a well-prepared Ohlone team. “We hope to battle game
in and game out,” Marroquin continued, “[and] the home crowd gives us the intensity that’s necessary [to dominate at this level]. We [simply] perform better when there is crowd support.” Dog-tired and exhausted, Gavilan exited to the halftime break mentally pressured and in for another competitive, scrappy half to play. Marroquin explained, “In the offseason, we really just work on fitness, make sure we just really maintain the level of fitness [necessary to dominate].” By the start of the second half, the Renegades were pumped up and ready to take out Gilroy. “We have enough talent to do well,” Marroquin added,
“[and] we have about 36 players, That’s more [possibilities] than we’ve had in the past. Just having a group of guys that is confident [and poised] is good enough. That definitely gives us the edge to compete.” By the time the Renegades came into the second half, they were propelled enough to allow only one goal with minutes left in the second half. Ohlone more than appreciated a competitive win; they were humble and in a sense, premeditated to win. Ohlone’s defense, from the fielders to the goalie, seemed synced together and under control. Ohlone dominated not just in a half-field game but also as a core, as a whole, and as a team. “At this stage of the season, we’re just focused on having
our players [earn] an AA degree and move on to the next level. Understanding how we can be of service to the community and [make each other better].” Marroquin completed his second year as head coach for Ohlone, though he has been a studentathlete and an English professor. Under his wing, the Renegades fought a relentless Gavilan College defense and were able to fend off Gilroy from scoring for most of the match. The Renegades stand at .500 (2-2) in overall play. Their next game is against Mendocino and their next game at home is against Marin College on Sept. 19.