Strong earthquake shakes Los Angeles

FELIPE GAMINO Sports Editor

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on a day the United States celebrates one more year of independence. The quake was centered in Searles Valley, a remote area of Kern County, which is 100 miles from LA. It started at 10:33 a.m. and lasted about 30 seconds, according to the Los Angeles Times. There is a “One in 20 chance” this is not the largest shock in that area over the next few days, according to

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seismologist Lucy Jones. "We should be expecting lots of aftershocks and some of them will be bigger than the 3s we've been having so far," says USGS seismologist Lucy Jones on the earthquake that struck Southern California. "I think the chance of having a magnitude 5...it's probably greater than 50-50."

The effects of this quake were also felt in Arizona, Nevada and Sacramento. The last time an earthquake went above 6.0 in Southern California was 1999.

Since the initial earthquake, there have been more than 40 recorded aftershocks, with at least five registering as a 4.0 magnitude or higher, according to the United States Geological Survey. After receiving a large number of calls, emergency services requested that people only call in the case of injury or dangerous situations. fgamino.roundupnews@gmail.com

“We are very much aware of the significant earthquake that just occurred in Southern California. Please DO NOT call 9-1-1 unless there are injuries or other dangerous conditions. Don’t call for questions please,” the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a tweet.

Former Brahma wins gold medal

FELIPE GAMINO

Sports Editor

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Former Brahma Eric-Jacques Caprani, who was a swimmer for Pierce in 1998, made waves at the European Masters Games held in Torino as he won gold in the 50-yard backstroke. The competition took

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place from July 28 to July 30 at the Palazzo del Nuoto.

Even though there were roadblocks along the way, including being ill for the competition, Caprani was still able to end up victorious.

“After a year where I got injured a few times, I decided at the last moment to participate at the European Masters Games,” fgamino.roundupnews@gmail.com

Caprani said. “I am proud of the gold, although it was less expected than the other two bronze medals I got in the 50-yard fly and 200 individual medley.” He dedicates the medal to his family and former coach Fred Shaw. The closing ceremony was held on Aug. 4.

Womens' soccer drops season opener

FELIPE GAMINO

Sports Editor @Fgamino13

The new season for Brahmas’ soccer didn’t go their way as

Juan Carlos Astorga, Dean of Student Engagement, is impressed with his wealth of experience and dedication to students.

“He is a social justice champion,” said Astorga. “His commitment is towards diversity and equity and really acknowledging all of our individual communities.” they lost on the road to the Chaffey College Panthers.

William Marmolejo, Dean of Student Services, said Montevirgen strikes him as a thinker and he believes he has the right approach and attitude.

Forwards Jaden Suchanek and Sherly Godines led the Panthers to a 7-2 win.

Suchanek scored a hat-trick while Godines had a brace.

“I know that some of the previous presidents at this institution who are beloved are those that were a very big part of the community that they really brought the community in. We serviced them and so that's what he wants to focus on and I think that's wonderful,” said Marmolejo.

Fernando Oleas, faculty member with the modern languages department, believes it is time for Pierce to finally bring the community back into the community college.

“People are not fully aware fgamino.roundupnews@gmail.com of how we have developed our campus in the last 15 years,” said Oleas. “I think he has figured out what we'll need to see as faculty members and as students and everybody else on the campus. We need to see solid action in terms of what is going to happen in the future.” ctorres.roundupnews@gmail.com

The Brahmas scored through midfielders Diana Millan and newcomer Nimolakpreet Kaur.

Montevirgen said he is thankful for this opportunity and is prepared to make a difference in as many lives as possible.