A powerful ‘Beast’
Feminism not an accessory
Netflix’s “Beasts of No Nation” is a brutal and moving film. 8
Are today’s celebrities embracing women’s rights issues because they are believers, or just because it’s fashionable? 5
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Veterans step up Nov. 10
Tailgate party for big game
By Cassidy Fix Western Sun news editor With Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, veterans and civilians across America have things to celebrate about in the upcoming weeks. At Golden West, the Veteran’s Recourse Center, Veteran’s Student Organization, Facility Coordinator Michael Carrizo, and faculty will be hosting an event at Golden West for students and faculty to honor those who have served for the country. The event will take place on Wednesday Nov. 10, marking the fifth year of the Veteran’s Resource Center, in the main campus quad at 12 p.m. It will start out with a flag ceremony at the flag pole, followed by key note speakers such as Ron Lowenburg who is the Criminal Justice Training Center dean and director and Marine Corps veteran, Jose Guevara who is a former GWC student, Marine and previous officer of GWC Student Veterans Organization, as well as a current GWC student veteran. There will also be a moment of silence for the veterans who have passed away. Currently, there are roughly 300 students on campus who are identified, certified, and registered as veterans. There are, however, students of GWC who are veterans and do not register themselves. Carrizo says, “In a big picture, we’re celebrating veterans and what the veterans do for the U.S. and for everyone. But it’s important campuswise because we have a large Continued on page 2
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THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT came to the GWC quad recently.
Drawing a clothesline vs. domestic violence By Sara Denk Western Sun staff writer For three days in October, T-shirts decorated by female victims of abuse were displayed in the quad for all to see as a part of the Clothesline Project. Each color represented a different form of abuse –– white represented women who died because of violence, yellow represented battered or assaulted women, red/pink/orange represented survivors of rape or sexual assault, blue/green represented survivors of incest, purple represented women attacked for their sexual orientation, and black represented women attacked for political reasons. As students and faculty passed by the quad from Oct. 20-22, one could see many stopping to read the messages painted bright-
ly on these colored shirts. The words were related to the personal experience of the authors; one yellow shirt read, “you never cared for me, I deserve better.” However, not all of the shirts were written with negative connotation. Some had a message of hope, such as a purple shirt that read, “love is here, love is alive” and another yellow shirt that read, “forever walking strong.” Originally started in 1990 by a small group of women in Massachusetts, the Clothesline Project has grown throughout the nation with the support of a variety of organizations, now including Golden West College. The participation in this project was put together by many campus organizations including the Center for International and Intercultural Programs, ASGWC, the Alliance for Cultural Advancement, and EOPS/
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Student Activities receptionist Heather Sanchez sighs woefully. It’s the first time in her memory that Golden West College has not held a homecoming celebration and she explains that she feels a tad melancholy. In a decision made by upper management, including Student Services Coordinator Mary Avalos, Golden West College will hold a tailgate party and game at sister school Orange Coast College in place of the 35+ year homecoming tradition. Sanchez and ASGWC President Melody Mulligan believe that the change occurred because the athletics office preferred not to have the homecoming ceremony in the middle of the football game. Instead of the crowning of a homecoming king and queen, students can head over to sister school Orange Coast College on Nov. 7 for the annual Battle of the Bell game and a tailgate party. The event starts at 4 p.m. in the OCC Health Center Parking Lot and the game follows it at 6 p.m. at the LeBard Stadium. The event, hosted by the Coast Federation of Educators, will feature a variety of activities. Prior to the football game between the Rustlers and the Pirates, students can participate in games, giveaways, face painting, and tattooing. Perhaps most exciting to the typical college student: there will be free food. Continued on page 2
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student population who are veterans.” Lightening the mood will be tabling information, food, and games provided for students, both veterans and civilians, to join in. Students can participate in an eating contest of MRE meals, or meals ready to eat, in which veterans eat when they train as well as the wellknown childhood game Simon Says, which will be twisted into Sergeant Says. There will also be a military bearing contest where contestants will have to keep a straight face while being talked to in military form. Many people have contributed behind the scenes of this event. Students apart of the Student Veterans organization have been instrumental throughout the conception of the event, according to Carrizo, including Vice President and Treasurer Sabina Teodorescu, ICC representative Oscar Sanchez, as well
as current President Alexa Saturnino. Chad Bowman, director of the DSPS and overseer of the Veteran Recourse Center, and the Veteran’s Task Force, made up of counselors, staff, and faculty, have also assisted throughout the duration of the process. This event has been annual since the opening of the Veteran’s Recourse Center, however, this year’s will be different than those celebrated in years past. According to Carrizo, last year was more of an event for students on campus to join together and have a good time while celebrating veterans on campus. This year, the fun will remain through games and food but there is more of a serious emphasis on what the veterans do for the country, government, and GWC campus through the moment of silence and flag ceremony. “It’s fun time of year and it’s also the Marine Corps’ 240th birthday on
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The GWC and OCC sports rivalry goes back to as far as 1966, with the two schools trading off the Victory Bell when winning the highly-anticipated fall football game. To be eligible for free admission, faculty and staff must bring in
a valid ID, while students need to show a school ID with a college services sticker. Otherwise a ticket is $12 for both the game and party. Those interested in attending must RSVP to the Coast Federation of Educator’s Office by Nov. 5. They can be contacted at (714) 432-5037.
Nov. 10. There are a lot of Marine Corps here and they want to be recognized ... It’s important for the campus to show not just on a large scale but a small scale that we appreciate what they’ve done, we appreciate what they do, and we’re glad they’re here,” says Carrizo. For more information on this event, visit the Veteran’s Resource Center on campus in the business building or email event director Michael Carrizo at mcarrizo@gwc.cccd.edu.
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CARE/EFY Clubs. They offered supplies each day for anyone that wanted to decorate a T-shirt and hang it up with the rest. According to the official site of the Los Angeles Police department, many victims of abuse stay silent due to emotional or financial situations. The Clothesline Project offered an opportunity for women to express these frequent yet unspeakable experiences in a safe and creative way. Additionally, this project had the opportunity of bringing awareness to many students at Golden West on the amount of people that suffer silently around them.
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GWC will celebrate its 50th anniversary College opened its doors in September 1966 By Chris Abdelmalek Western Sun sports editor
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ALTARS for the Di le Los Muertos are displayed in the GWC College Center patio.
Students observe Dia le Los Muertos By Serena O’Sullivan Western Sun opinion editor Cheerful music and the smell of warm food drifted in the cool wind, carrying the spirit of Golden West’s Dia le los Muertos celebration throughout the campus. For week’s prior, fliers advertising the event decorated Golden West’s grounds, detailing Monday’s celebration of the Mexican Day of the Dead. The Student Center patio was adorned with bright, vividly colored altars dedicated to loved ones who have passed. In the crowded student patio, people embraced before the altars with happy smiles tinged with sadness. Later, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the community altar display was accompanied by daytime celebrations, from sugar skull decorating and Day of the Dead craft tables to calavera face painting, provided by
Datebook • Monday-Friday: Nov. 2-5. ASGWC Spirit Week: at GWC • Wednesday, Nov. 4. Women’s Volleyball: GWC at Saddleback, 6 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 6-7. Men and women’s water polo: GWC vs. TBD in OEC Championships at Riverside City College
Golden West’s Cosmetology club. If students had to miss the daytime celebration due to classes or other schedule conflicts, the celebration renewed itself in the evening, from 5:307:30 p.m., wherein students could once again decorate sugar skulls, have their faces painted in calavera styles, use the craft tables, and even enjoy a Las Tapiatas folkloric performance. Sponsored by the Intercultural Program, the Puente Program & Club as well as the ASGWC, the Dia de los Muertos celebration on Monday, Nov. 2 allowed students to celebrate a traditional Mexican holiday wherein the dead are said to return home and visit loved ones. According to custom, music and offerings that deceased family members had cherished were brought to the altars, enabling students to celebrate their culture and look back on the deceased with joy as opposed to sadness.
• Friday, Nov. 6-7. Men’s soccer: Irvine Valley at GWC, 3 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 6. Women’s volleyball: GWC at Cypress College, 6 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 7. Battle of the Bell Tailgate Party at GWC (LeBard Stadium), 4 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 7. Football: Orange Coast at GWC
In September of 1966, Golden West College opened its doors for the first time to the public. Since then, the school has provided 49 years of education to the community of Huntington Beach and the surrounding areas. Next September will mark Golden West’s 50 anniversary, and plans for the celebration have already been under way. Bruce Berman, director of College Foundation and Community Relations for Golden West College, has been working on plans for the upcoming anniversary for a while. “We have a lot of projects that we are still working on, but plans are starting to come together,” says Berman. The foundation will be having a meeting on Nov. 12 to discuss what plans will actually take place for next year’s anniversary. “There will some
kinds of events happening all year long. It won’t just be a one day thing.” Berman states. Plans are still not set yet however the some ideas have been tossed around already. Athletic director Albert Gasperian is hoping to host a football game on campus. “It is my belief that this will be [a] great way to celebrate the college and reconnect many alumni to the college.” It is important to connect with these alumni, as it may be a way of helping progress the college in the future. Berman also talked about having an event based around our athletic alumni on campus. The only thing that can be confirmed for next year’s celebrations will be the unveiling and opening of the 50year time capsule. There is also talks about a gala event that will be specifically designed to bring alumni together with current students in order to network.
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(LeBard Stadium), 6 p.m. • Tuesday, Nov. 10. Men’s soccer: GWC at Orange Coast, 3 p.m. • Tuesday, Nov. 10. Women’s volleyball: Orange Coast at GWC, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, Nov. 10. GWC celebrates Veteran’s Day: Flag pole- main campus quad, 12 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veteran’s Day holiday. No classes. • Friday, Nov. 13-14. Men and
women’s water polo: SoCal Regionals at Mt. San Antonio College, 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789 • Friday, Nov. 13. Men and women’s soccer: GWC vs. Santa Ana, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 13. Women’s volleyball: GWC at Santa Ana, 7 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 14. Football: GWC at Saddleback, 6 p.m.
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The ‘Ferguson Effect’ is downright farcical You are to blame for crime increase! By Thom deMartino Western Sun executive editor It’s YOUR fault that crime is going up, thanks to smartphone cameras and you meddling kids! Or so goes the FBI chief’s logic: because more and more citizens are recording police encounters, the potential for bad press makes officers hesitant to properly enforce the law. In the world of quantum physics, scientists state that atoms react differently when observed than when they are not. The same rule applies to peo-
Comment ple knowingly being recorded: human beings may act like jackasses when in private, but the moment they know they’re being filmed, they straighten up, trying to look their best. You would think this would apply to law enforcement as well, but now James Comey, director of the FBI, is trying to sell the idea that this “Ferguson effect” prevents cops from being able to do their jobs. The gist of what he calls “the Ferguson effect” is that the uptick in scrutiny of police activity is detrimental to enforcement, and that in this era of social media, spectators uploading videos of police interactions with civilians and possible civil rights violations are vilifying officers in the media. But with the rise of surveillance in the United States of the regular populace, is that a fair assessment? After the events of Ferguson last year, body cameras were mandated for officers all across the country; and while these same cameras will often exonerate officers accused of misconduct, many opposed the move. In some parts of the U.S., some departments are refusing to release video from body cams, claiming they don’t fall under the purview of the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)
MORE AND MORE AMERICANS are becoming increasingly aware of police activity or the California Public Records Act. There’s doubtless a fair argument that videos uploaded online can be edited in a damning fashion against whomever is on it, but more often than not, when the video is called into question, there are experts who can verify the authenticity of the footage and whether or not any editing has been done. In recent years, video footage has helped convict or clear officers accused of misconduct: whether the shooting of Walter Scott as he fled from South Carolina officer Michael Slager, or the officer actress Danielle Watt accused of racism who was cleared by his body cam footage, video in this day and age can help shed an unblinking eye on the truth of a tangled subjective situation or event. To simply generalize that this rise in civilian awareness of police activity hinders the enforcement of laws betrays a particularly alarming cynicism about society that outside scrutiny betrays the stated intent of law enforcement to protect and serve. Don’t we, as Americans, have the right to make certain that happens?
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Save the journalists! By Joey Blood Western Sun staff writer Like any other job in the world, journalism it has its perks, like traveling, or interviewing that one special person you have been trying to find. However, there is another side of the career that is rarely brought up. Violence in journalism is a very real thing: on Aug. 26 in Moneta, VA, two television journalists, Alison Parker and Adam Ward, were shot and killed on a live broadcast. The perpetrator was a 41-year-old former employee of the TV station who committed suicide after the incident; later reports stated that he had claimed to be driven by racism he had witnessed in the workplace and elsewhere in the United States. Situations like this are all too real in the world today. Everyday people all around the world risk their lives to either get that one perfect shot or to educate their audience with news. With all the crazy things that go on
in this planet, literally anything can happen to anyone. The two journalists were the seventh and eighth killed in the U.S. since 1992, according to records kept by the Committee to Protect Journalists. The committee’s duty is to keep records of all journalists killed in work-related situations or journalists who die in situations where it may have been work related. According to their records, at least 39 journalists have been killed in work-related incidents; 11 other journalists have died, though it is unknown whether or not their deaths are related to their careers. Today, the world’s most dangerous country for journalists is France; back in January, the offices of Charlie Hebdo were shot and attacked by vengeful gunmen. The other top deadliest countries for journalists are South Sudan and Syria. News is found all over the world, and every day, reporters and journalists will always be on the scene no matter what the situation is.
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Feminism is a movement, and it’s not always media-friendly Celebrities can sometimes trivialize an important issue
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By Lola Olvera Western Sun staff writer Feminism is no longer the taboo f-word. It’s no more of an f-word than french fries, a mass-consumed symbol of quick ideas that everyone takes a quick bite out of, not really knowing or caring what it’s made of. Almost everyone refers to themselves as a feminist now, because if you don’t, you’re quickly shut down and deemed backward-thinking. The new and heavy exposure is nice but like most ideas that catch fire online, feminism has been watereddown, condensed and fed to everyone through photo-quote posts and steady doses of click-bait journalism. It doesn’t do the long, complex history of feminism justice, and it certainly doesn’t help feminism progress. The mainstream version of feminism is only enough to graze your brain, make you nod in agreement and click share in empty bobblehead fashion. Let’s face it: as much as people argue about feminism being controversial, it just isn’t anymore. It’s become the cool thing, it’s the thing you bring up to seem edgy and progressive, while really knowing very little and doing even less. And heralding the movement are the A-list celebrities trying to cash in on their millennial fans’ latest interest. A typical case is Taylor Swift, who emerged a heartbroken country lass who channeled her jealousy into nasty, misogynistic lyrics and honed a “she wears short skirts, I wear sneakers” mentality. Now, Taylor Swift pretty much rules the world. A couple years ago, Swift “came out” as a “feminist” (coming out as if she were part of some controversial minority, although feminism had already got a firm hold in the media). Swift swiftly (hehe) apologized for her past lyrics and dedicated herself to cultivating her celebrity girl gang, a gang which is meant to symbolize female unity but primarily includes famous and conventionally attractive white women. T Swizzle’s poster for feminism is a girly, glittery slumber party, which would be okay if it weren’t ignoring all the other 90 percent important aspects of it, like intersectionality and activism against abuse. Nonetheless she’s become a favorite spokeswoman for feminism. Exhibit 2 is Beyonce, who with her voluptuous figure and erotic song content, stands in direct contrast to
“Learn more about yourself. College isn't about what school you go to, it's about finding yourself.” Jenny Lui, 19, Westminster
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MORE AND MORE CELEBS are embracing feminism, but it’s not always for the right reasons Swift’s modest image. Beyonce scored major fem-points through last year’s dynamite trap single “Flawless,” which contains a small speech by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and references Beyonce’s experience in the all-girl group Girl’s Tyme. At last year’s MTV Video Music Awards, her silhouette stood proudly in front of enormous neon pink words spelling—you guessed it—“feminist.” Yet interestingly enough, Queen Bey has been less than 100% confident in declaring her feminism, at times verging on apologetic. And although her confidence in her body and sexuality is important and admirable, sometimes it feels as if feminism is a product and she’s using sex to sell it. There’s nothing wrong with loudly and proudly declaring yourself a feminist, but to worship someone for doing so is another thing. Would you cheer for someone who called themselves ‘not racist?’ It should be taken as a given that people believe in equality. Taylor Swift and Beyonce don’t even need to call themselves feminists—they stand as proof of what being a celebrity role model to young women is all about. They’re both talented, confident, strong and powerful women with knife-sharp business skills.
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For proud, self declared feminists with that much money and influence at their disposal, they’re just not doing enough. And others are. Emma Watson, who’s been appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, has delivered numerous speeches about women’s rights, particularly in other countries where women are more oppressed. Nicki Minaj has earned notoriety with her unapologetic personality, taking what are considered stereotypically masculine personality traits and owning them with ferocity. She also openly brings up race issues in media. But their feminism brings up more grime than glamour, making it less digestible and media-friendly than someone like Swift’s. But perhaps her fellow celeb feminists can teach her a few things. Swift did just become involved in a lawsuit concerning an ex-radio host who allegedly groped her two years ago and then lost his job because of the accusation. She’s opened a counterclaim against his lawsuit and has promised that any money she receives from it will go to organizations “dedicated to protecting women from similar acts of sexual assault and personal disregard.” So kudos to you, Taylor. (Unless, of course, you’re just doing it for the publicity).
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Ghostly predators at play in ‘Crimson’ The modern-day horror film is lush visual feast for eyes By Serena O’Sullivan Western Sun opinion editor Acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro’s newest film opens on a white, snowy landscape, with a bloodied Mia Wasikowska as Edith Cushing looking into the camera with a thousand mile stare. “Ghosts are real,” her voice over says softly, wearily. “I’ve seen them all my life.” The scene switches to Buffalo, New York, where a young Edith grimly watches as her mother’s closed casket is laid into the ground. Later that night, while crying herself to sleep, her mother’s ghost arrives, a terrifying and ashen creature who grips her shoulder with skeletal fingers and hisses, “Beware of Crimson Peak.” Like Edith, audiences will find themselves gripped by dark, otherworldly forces. “Crimson Peak” is an experience, built just as much on emotion and visual stimuli as story. Following the story of a 19th century American heiress who is swept away by an English baronet to his crumbling castle, “Crimson Peak” is a fearful, gorgeous and gory experience filled with intensity from beginning to end. Tom Hiddleston plays the alluring Edward Sharpe with his trademark charm and sophistication. While Hiddleston’s Sharpe is a mysterious and intriguing figure, his interactions with Edith have an underlying vulnerability and warmth, adding three-dimensionality to his character, and making his and Edith’s whirlwind courtship believable as well as the quintessential Gothic romance. From her first introduction, Jessica Chastain’s Lucille Sharpe is a cold and shadowy character, gliding through her scenes with serpentine grace. Chastain portrays the elegant Lady Lucille with excellent poise and subtlety, emphasizing the wild and high-strung nature lying beneath her calm veneer. Especially notable is a scene wherein Lucille feeds an exhausted Edith porridge: Lucille’s spoon clangs against the bowl threateningly before she stiffly draws the spoon towards a trembling Edith’s mouth, all the while watching her sister-in-law with gleaming, predatory eyes. Despite the ghosts that slither through the backgrounds and chase Edith through the corridors, “Crimson Peak” is, according del Toro, a Goth-
MIA WASIKOWSKA in a scene from “Crimson Peak.” ic romance rather than a ghost story. Edith, an aspiring author who draws inspiration from Mary Shelley, initially writes a ghost story of her own and insists to her editor that the ghosts are only metaphors. Taking this statement into account, the status of the ghosts as supernatural tormentors or mere metaphors for human savagery comes into question. While the ghosts cause Edith to jolt awake and scream after her dreams of horrors with bloody maws and exposed wounds, adding gore and hideousness to the film’s beautiful and lush set, they ultimately take a back seat to the heart
Movies CRIMSON PEAK
Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska and Jessica Chastain star in this dark horror/gothic romance. Rated R for bloody violence, some sexual content and brief strong language. H H H of the movie, which lies in the tension between Edith, Thomas, and Lucille. As the strain between the three rises until it reaches its heart-racing and
bloody crescendo, the tattered curtains of “Crimson Peak” fall, leaving viewers with the frightening lesson that often, the living are more sinister than the dead. While it draws heavily on classic Gothic literature, “Crimson Peak” is entertaining and visually engaging enough to appeal to a broad audience, from consumers of bodice-rippers to modern-day horror fans. Riotous, sophisticated, and filled with carnage, this film is a masterpiece for the eyes, if a roller coaster ride for the stomach.
‘Don’t Forget’: Demi Lovato is confident By Lola Olvera Western Sun staff writer On Demi Lovato’s debut solo album “Don’t Forget,” the first line of the album was “I am confident.” Seven years, a stint in rehab, and a nude Vanity Fair photoshoot later, she revisits the same mentality from an entirely new perspective on her fifth album “Confident.” Although Lovato channeled a young love for metal into some of her
Music early work, she has steadily moved towards R&B and pop. This comes from a musically curious perspective and not a sellout option, but it takes some focus off her unique style. On this album, songs like “Old Ways” and “For You,” despite (or because of) the heavy assault of studio effects, are largely unoriginal. The two singles, however, were a
good choice: radio-ready but still interesting. “Confident” lives up to its name with its blaring intro and easy, snappy chorus. Although the breathy, sexy bi-curious anthem “Cool for the Summer” trivializes lesbianism in the same way Katy Perry does, it’s still infinitely more enjoyable than “I Kissed A Girl.” But its ballads where Lovato shines the brightest -- with less studio magic, she carries it on her own, as she’s alContinued on page 7
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What’s Up Nov. 4-17 comedy series returns for its third and final season, following the day-to-day struggles of the staff in a Long Beach hospital’s Extended Care unit. Premieres Nov. 8 on HBO.
Spectre -- James Bond returns in what may be actor Daniel Craig’s last outing as the updated, super-slick super-spy as he struggles to expose a menacing, secret organization whose ties to him and his past may run far deeper than even he imagines. In theaters Nov. 6.
2 Broke Girls -- The odd couple of the Millennial era are back with new misadventures for Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Beth Behers) as they struggle to pursue their dreams and make ends meet. Moving to Thursday nights, premiering Nov. 12. Compiled by Thom deMartino
The Peanuts Movie -- A comic-strip favorite comes to the big screen for the first time ever in a 3-D animated romp featuring everyone’s favorite “blockhead,” Charlie Brown, his Red Baron-wannabe beagle Snoopy and a whole cast of familiar characters from your childhood. Opens Nov. 6.
BRYAN CRANSTON stars in “Trumbo.” Trumbo -- Bryan Cranston stars in this film based on true events: formerly the most successful screenwriter in 1940’s Hollywood, Dalton Trumbo’s career comes to a screeching halt when he’s blacklisted during the 1950’s “Red
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ways done. Despite the album title, she sounds amazing when she’s vulnerable or heartbroken; on “Wildfire” she begs an unidentified lover: “Play me like your first guitar/ Where every single note’s too hard.” Most minimal are “Stone Cold” and “Father,” the simplest and most emotionally charged tracks. “Father” is a deeply intimate and hesitantly grateful reflection on her (recently-deceased) father’s departure from her life after a divorce split her parents when she was young. Torn by emotion, she sings “You did your best, but did you?/Sometimes I think I hate you/I’m sorry dad for feeling this/I can’t believe I’m saying it.” “Stone Cold” is a gut-wrenching, unrequited love song which rivals Adele for the top spot in a crying-intoyour-pillow playlist. Weary yet powerful, Lovato’s voice belts through meek, quivering verses and a bluesy powerhouse chorus. Although a little erratic in terms of mood, “Confident” highlights Lovato’s songwriting and vocal power, qualities which once distinguished her from oth-
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Can innocence brutally stolen be regained? ‘Beasts of No Nation’ impresses By Thom deMartino Sun executive editor Can innocence, brutally stolen, ever be truly regained? In “Beasts of No Nation,” Agu (Abraham Attah) and his family are caught in the crossfire of the civil war tearing their West African nation apart: corrupt government loyalists verses driven and devoted rebel fighters. There are no “good guys” here, no moral high ground -- those with power take what they want from those who have none. Government soldiers who come to his town and accuse the locals -- including Agu’s father, the village headman -- of giving aid and comfort to the rebels, take his remaining family from him in a brutal, irrevocable fashion. Escaping through the jungle, lost for days and starving, the boy stumbles into the midst
Movies BEASTS OF NO NATION
Abraham Attah and Idris Elba star in this unfliching look at the life of a child soldier as he fights both for his life and the remainder of his soul. Not rated, but featuring disturbing scenes of violence and bloodshed. HHHH of a firefight between the loyalists and the rebels, and catches the discerning eye of the charismatic Commandant (Idris Alba.) Seeing the potential in the broken youth to be built up and indoctrinated as one of his fledgling soldiers, he takes Agu under his wing, placing him with a young group led by
“BEASTS OF NO NATION” tells the story of a child warrior in Africa. Strika (Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye,) a wordless adolescent who becomes both his friend and rival for the Commandant’s attention. This is not a film for the faint of heart: the military leader’s child soldiers are remorseless in their killing, having lost the innocence of childhood long ago: now knowing only violence, the hunger for revenge and survival. While it takes some time for Agu to embrace it, by the time he’s mired in the quicksand of moral ambiguity, he’s far too gone to care -- as he narrates later, “I am knowing the sound of people screaming, and the smell of dead
bodies...I saw terrible things... and did terrible things.” And while he comes to realize that all that is in his future is unending war, he knows no way to escape, for fear of the ruthless Commandant. “If I am telling you this, you will think that I am some sort of beast...or devil...” he narrates, “...and I am all of these things.” This film is produced by Netflix and is available on the streaming service as well as in select theaters, making it a strong contender for the upcoming Academy Awards season. Directed and adapted from the novel by Cary Joji Fukuna-
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By Sara Denk Western Sun staff writer A new gastropub called Project West opened in Westminster last June, bringing a unique, bold menu and enjoyable dining atmosphere to the area. The American-style menu makes typical items exciting and new with an Asianinspired influence and attention to quality ingredients. Upon being seated, the waiter provides samples of their specialty cantaloupe horchata and kiwi lemonade drinks. Both are unique and refreshing - the kiwi lemonade was so delicious that I decided to order a glass for myself. The cantaloupe horchata was tasty yet a little strong to be paired with a meal.
ga, the director behind the first (superior) season of HBO’s “True Detective,” “Beasts” is also beautiful in it’s juxtaposition of the horrors of war contrasted by the beauty of the lush and flowering jungle, with the gorgeous cinematography bringing it all together. “Beasts of No Nation” is a powerful and unrelenting film, with exceptional performances by both Elba and especially by newcomer Attah. Heartbreaking, moving and disturbing, this look inside the reality of a torn country’s civil war, a boy’s loss of innocence and the lengths individuals will go to to dominate and fight to take -- and keep -- power will haunt the viewer for days to come.
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PROJECT WEST offers a unique approach of American food with an Asian spin. All of their meat dishes are preservative-free, making the guilty pleasure of eating hot dogs and hamburgers feel a little less guilty. Although the ingredients here are of high quality, there really aren’t any options on the menu that could truly be called healthy. This is still a place you’d come to indulge, as I did, with my order of the Japanese hot dog, Parmesan truffle fries, and the “Type 2” desert. The Japanese hot dog
Food came topped with wasabi, aioli, pea sprouts, bonito flakes, teriyaki sauce, and seaweed strips. The sausage itself was nothing above average, but the toppings really made this Japanese hot dog something to crave. Each bite was packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned without being too spicy. The Parmesan truffle fries came piled high, with proba-
bly enough for up to four people if being treated as a side. The flavors were rich and addictive, but after a certain extent it became overwhelming to continue on with this dish. This is one that is definitely an indulgence item; one worth trying, but not one worth having a heart attack over. There’s always room for dessert, which at Project West is always alternating. This night on the menu was a desert named “Type 2,” which was a
rich, gooey, nut-filled brownie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle. This dessert was another example of how Project West takes traditional dishes and revamps them into even more flavorful, lovable treats. The menu was quite affordable, ranging from about $6-9 for appetizers and entrees. The ambiance was casual yet clean and fresh, with chalk menu boards and a poll up on the wall on which beers they should sell once their liquor license is approved. The highlight of visiting this establishment was definitely the menu. The bold flavors and unique twists on classic items have sparked my interest; I will definitely be returning for more from Project West.
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Untangling the myth of Steve Jobs Apple products are everywhere – no matter where we are, chances someone we know is carrying an iPod or glued to an iPad – and we can thank Apple Inc. co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak for such products. While the film “Steve Jobs” is lacking in extensive detail surrounding the hits and misses of these men, it is still an interesting portrayal of the minds that made the tech of Apple what it is today. The film centers around three iconic product launches: the unveiling of the 1984 Macintosh; the supposedly perfect cube known as NEXT; and the iMac in 1998. While Jobs is busy with the release of each product, he must also contend with personal problems concerning his ex-girlfriend Chrisann Brennan and their daughter Lisa. While dealing with these issues, he is eventually fired from Apple and rehired years later in the hopes of creating a revolutionary product. One thing that makes “Steve Jobs” worth watching is the acting. Every actor is very committed to their role, and that helps to drive the film. Michael Fassbender is witty and kind of a big jerk as Jobs and Seth Rogen portrays a likeable and not-too-quirky Steve “Woz” Wozniak. “Steve Jobs” is a very wellwritten film, with the writing building up the adrenaline
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Michael Fassbender, Seth Rogen, Kate Winlset and Jeff Daniels star in this film depicting the life of Apple co-founer Steve Jobs behind the scenes of three major product launches. HHHH behind the scenes before Jobs walks on stage and introduces each product – a good thing, considering that this is a dialogue-heavy film. For those who want a more fun and action-packed movie, “Steve Jobs” is not that kind of film: instead, it is more characterdriven. Those who want to see a film like this will find it interesting and will be glad they entered the theater in the first place. Though the film is a biopic, it is still a dramatization. For the sake of story, some details concerning real-life people are tweaked. While it may not be as factual a movie about Steve Jobs as some would’ve liked, that shouldn’t deter anyone from enjoying it. “Steve Jobs” is a very interesting film about the people behind Apple. The acting is great and the writing is very smart. While it may not be an entirely accurate depiction of what went on behind the scenes of each product launch, it is still worth checking out.
MICHAEL FASSBENDER is “Steve Jobs.”
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By John Hallman Western Sun staff writer
‘Boeing Boeing’ here In the swinging ‘60s, a man juggles his three fianceés – all flight attendants with no knowledge of the others – until the one fateful night that they all show up on his doorstep at once. “Doomed” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Opens at the Golden West College Mainstage Theater Nov. 13 and runs through Nov. 22. Tickets are available through the theater box office at (714) 895-8150 or online at www.gwctheater.com .
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One size does not fit all for sports championships Continued from page 12
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the same production out of someone with less skill set or someone who is less known then why not. Manager Ned Yost did this and he went to back-to-back World Series appearances. The point is that you don’t have to have big name players to win championships in baseball anymore; you need to have players who know how to play the game. With basketball season just starting up, we are reminded who won the NBA championship, congratulations to the Golden State Warriors. But the Warriors team isn’t built like a prototypical NBA team. They have no true center, all their players, except for Steph Curry at 6-foot, 1-inch are approximately the same height 6-foot, 5-inch, therefore they have no true position on the court. However they not only won the most games in the NBA last year, 67, but they also had the MVP of the league in Curry. They also went through arguably one of the toughest conferences in NBA history last year just to reach the finals. And once they get to the finals, they get to meet the greatest individual player of our current generation LeBron James. The Warriors not only beat James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in convincing fashion, it was the style they did it with. Coach Steve Kerr had his own style. Shooting threes, playing swarming defense, and not turning the ball over. However in certain sports the status quo is just that, status. The teams with the better players rise to the top and the cream of the crop usually play each other in the finals to determine the champions. Take for example the NFL. The New England Patriots, aside from the zoo that has been their offseason, have once again put themselves in position to win a NFL championship back to back, a feat that is hard to do. But when you have arguably one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time in Tom Brady and one of the greatest coaches of all time in Bill Belichick, you will have a chance to win. So what’s my point here? What I am trying to get across is that not all champions are the same. Some will excel based on physical attributes, i.e. Tom Brady. Others will excel based off their will to win and their determination to be the best. This all ties into the fact that our Golden West College football team is currently on the path to greatness. As it currently stands the Rustlers are sitting at 8-0 on the season. They are doing so without several of their best athletes on the field. However the heart and determination of this team is relentless. They realize that they aren’t the best team in the country, but they play like it. Their coach, Nick Mitchell, has done everything he can to put his team in the best position. He has recruited the best players he could for his school and has coached up his team to greatness. So in the end what really makes a champion a champion? Perhaps it’s the athletes on the field, or perhaps it a coach who is willing to change his style to fit that of the personal on his team. Either way both parties need to give everything they have if they want to win and in most cases of champions they definitely give it all.
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From the South, a Golden West star is born Jordan Veasy is terrorizing defenses in conference By Chris Abdelmalek Western Sun sports editor Coming from a small town and making a career out of being an athlete is almost normality now a days. But here in California there aren’t many small towns producing athletes. However in the small town of Gadsden City, Alabama, star wide receiver Jordan Veasy is making a name for himself out here in California. Veasy is a sophomore who just wanted to play football. Coming from a small town that was very football oriented, it was easy for Veasy to get into the game. Anywhere and any way he could he would go to play. He played at Gadsden City High School in Alabama and also several different colleges including a Division III school, Faulkner University. Even though he was at a high level of football competition Veasy knew he could do more, “I felt like I could do better. I felt like I could play at any level.” He ended up in California by chance. His Coach Nick Coleman from high school knew Coach Nick Mitchell of Golden West and told him about Veasy. Mitchell decided to invite him down to training camp. Showing up with only two weeks to prepare for the season, Veasy was
JORDAN VEASY (8) has had defenses on their heels this season. behind the eight ball, but he was more than prepared for the challenge. Remarkably it didn’t take him long to get comfortable out here in California. He and Rustlers quarterback Adam Vance have been able to gel pretty quickly. So far the two have combined for eight touchdowns on the season. That’s tops on the team. “When I got here, I didn’t know what to expect, but Adam and I gelled quick and it’s been a pretty great season so far,” says Veasy. Veasy is 6-feet, 3-inches tall and
very athletic. He patterns his game after Alabama great and current NFL wide receiver, Julio Jones. “I like the way he plays, I try to play like him.” So far Veasy is definitely imitating Jones, who currently leads the NFL in receptions, Veasy is leading the team in catches (41) touchdowns (8) and yards (783). He is in the top 20 in the state in those categories as well. Veasy comes from a small family in Alabama. He is the youngest of three He wants to continue to play football at
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the university level and hopefully for a power five school. Preferably he would like to go on to transfer to Auburn. He is however fully committed to Golden West. “We have something special here, we have what it takes to go all the way.” The Rustlers are at 8-0 on the season and will look to stay perfect on the season against Orange Coast College this Saturday in the “Battle of The Bell.”
Young soccer star shines through Freshman Gallegos is excelling on the field for Rustlers By Cassidy Fix Western Sun news editor
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DAISY GALLEGOS’ skills go much further than just scoring.
Freshman soccer player Daisy Gallegos has made quite the statement this season for Golden West College. The 18-year-old is a standout wearing the number eight and playing forward for the Rustlers. Her ability to push the ball ahead and connect with the back of the net has given her the title of leading scorer, with nine goals to her name this season. Gallegos has been kicking the ball around since she was 5-years-old, looking up to the renowned forward Christiano Ronoldo from Real Madrid and Giovani dos Santos from LA Galaxy for inspiration. She also plays for the club team Explosion, an under-19 team in her hometown of Whittier. However, on this team she plays her favorite position, right wing, commenting, “I like to assist more and give crosses.” But she says that her best skill as a soccer player is scoring. As a conscientous player, Gallegos knows there is always the opportunity to get better adding, “I need to practice my first touch and create better runs.” The most memorable game for her has been playing against Santa Ana College, where she assisted two goals to her teammate and good friend Ashley Sanchez and scored two goals herself.
Her favorite thing about playing soccer is the fact that she gets to do what she loves while being outdoors including, “It’s the bonds that you have with new friends and expressing the skills that I have with people that I love and like to play with. Even if I’m good at a certain skill, I can get better.” She will apply to college next year and looks forward to transferring to either Biola University, California State University of Los Angeles, or Concordia University of Irvine with plans to go into the nursing program. She says, “I plan on playing at a higher level, basically whoever offers a better scholarship.” As of Nov. 2 the team has a record of 6-8-3 overall and in conference 4-6-3 in conference. From her perspective, her biggest competition this season has been Santiago Canyon. Having lost to them earlier in the season 1-0, she and the team have a shot of redemption on Nov. 6 during an away game. The Golden West College women’s soccer team will begin on a quest playing for higher stakes in the Southern California Regionals on Saturday Nov. 21 through the 28. Gallegos hopes to continue her streak of scoring for Golden West. She says, “The best feeling is scoring; I get so excited. I have an adrenaline rush to score more. That [scoring] can be a factor of winning just by one goal.” She says, “It’s a passion.”
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Football perfect heading into ‘Bell’ battle Men’s polo locks up the top seed; men’s soccer eyes top conference spot By Chris Abdelmalek Western Sun sports editor
The Golden West College football team remains perfect on the season. With an overall record of 8-0, the team came out of a bye week refreshed and ready to go. The Rustlers took on Santa Ana College first and made quick work of them, going up 44-0 at halftime and eventually winning the game 54-7. The defense forced six turnovers in this one. Their next match up was against Palomar College on the road on Hal-
DEFENDER Kelsea Arenado clears the ball out in recent 3-0 loss to rival Orange Coast College. loween. The Rustlers got a huge game from sophomore wide receiver Jordan Veasy totaling six catches for 168 yards and a touchdown. Veasy is now leading the team in all statistical categories when it comes to wide receivers. Next up the Rustlers face Orange Coast College this Saturday Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. for the annual Battle of the Bell game.
Wrapup The Rustlers men’s soccer team is continuing to win at all costs and show the conference that they are still a team to be reckoned with. Their latest victory came against Fullerton College on Friday 2-1 to end the month of October on a five-game win streak. The team’s defense is key so far this month after starting off rocky early on, giving up four goals in this first game in October, the Rustlers are giving up an average of just over one goal a game over the last eight games and are now starting to separate themselves from their conference rivals. They are one game back of Irvine Valley College for tops in the conference and have a match up against them on Friday Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. Golden West women’s soccer continues to struggle this October losing in conference play. The Rustlers are 2-6-1 this month and aren’t looking particularly ready to make a playoff push. The Rustlers are giving up an average of 2.2 goals per game this month. Goalkeeper Claudia Villegas has been playing as well as she would like but has been seeing opponents get wide-open and clear shots on her. She is second in the conference in shots faced with 65 and is fourth overall in save percentage. The Rustlers hopes of making the playoffs are fading fast with a current record of 6-8-3 the Rustlers will need to start winning fast if they want to make it back-to-back playoffs for the
How do you become the best? Sports champions come in all different sizes What makes a champion the biggest, fastest, strongest, a champion? Is it a certain most experienced person on pedigree that a champ must the field. That may not be have? What exactly is the true. difference between being the In baseball, it used to best and being a champion? be that if you had the best With the recent crownpitcher in the game or the ing of major league baseball best hitter in the game, you champions– congrats to were almost a shoo-in for the Kansas City Royals– a the playoffs and or champiChris question popped up in my onship. However in recent Abdelmalek head? What exactly makes years the idea of sabermeta champion? If you look at rics have come into play. what the prototypical answers maybe The idea is that if you can get it’s a clear thing. A champion must be Continued on page 10
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TREVIN Kahunanui runs the ball past the Dons’ defense in a 54-7 blowout victory against Santa Ana College. first time ever. The women’s volleyball team has started to turn the corner this month of winning three straight games against conference opponents before dropping their last two. The team’s latest victory game against the Hornets of Fullerton College, 3-2. Cassidy Paperny who had 20 kills in this one led the Rustlers offensively once again, and Marina Adolpho once again helped the team out with three blocks, which was tied for tops on the team. This win followed two straight shutout victories against Santa Ana College and rival Orange Coast College. However they did drop the last two games against Riverside City College and Irvine Valley College. Golden West now sits at 9-8 overall on the season and 5-4 in conference they are tied for fourth in the conference with Riverside City College. The state champions men’s water polo team is tearing it up once again and now stand at an amazing 22-1 record overall. They hosted a tournament this past week at Golden West College, and swept through it with relative ease. The Rustlers will look to once again win at the Orange Empire Conference Championships next month to be hosted at Riverside City College. Their recent victory over Orange Coast College 15-7 solidified their position as the top seed in the conference. The women’s water polo team has been struggling as of late, however they are still winning big. They battled tough at the Battle at the Beach Tournament losing one game over the event
in overtime to Diablo Valley College 9-6. The Rustlers did however win against Citrus College 22-9 and Long Beach City College 10-5 to bookend the tournament. With one more conference game in the season against rival Orange Coast College, the Rustlers took care of their rivals in swift fashion 10-7 to secure their spot in the upcoming playoffs. Currently the Rustlers sit at third overall in the conference. The Orange Empire Championships start on Friday, Nov. 6 at Riverside City College against Cypress College.
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