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The Board of Trustees of the State Center Community College District is considering terminating its contract with Follett Higher Education, Inc. after facing weeks of backlash from district’s faculty and students.

In its monthly Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 2 at Madera Community College, Cheryl Sullivan, vice chancellor of finance led the discussion on the turmoil in the bookstore transitioning from self-operated to privately owned.

“If we think Follett is not stepping up to the table then we would come forward and exercise our rights in the contract and say this [transition] is not satisfactory,” Parnell said, during the meeting. “If they are not going to perform, then we will do that.”

One of the main issues faced throughout the transition was an inability of Follett’s system to accommodate the needs of 30,000 Fresno City College students attempting to use it.

This issue has prompted a new setup for acquiring books and supplies for not only students but faculty specifically.

The trustees had voted a 5-2 vote during their July meeting to enter an agreement with Follet Higher Education Inc. Trustees Magdelina Gomez and Annalissa Perea were the dissenting votes.

Trustee Eric Payne, who originally voted for the privatization of the district bookstores, said that there are certain aspects of the contract that haven’t followed through.

Payne pointed out that the bookstore lacks more than just school supplies.

“Some sort of restitution and helping to make our students whole is very important,” Payne said, “but also some things that were not discussed that I did take notice of in the bookstore was, there was no food supply in stock.”

The board members discussed options, including terminating the district’s contract with Follett altogether.

Sullivan proposed solutions to end the bookstore fiasco, including a user-friendly website that makes it easy for instructors to get all of their necessary course materials.

“It’s just like any time you go to a new website for the first time and you set your own profile and password,” Sullivan said.

“You actually just type in your ISBN number and you’re done.”

Follett will send out spreadsheets to all deans and following up with faculty, according to Sullivan.

“After integration happens, they’re going to have a dashboard, and any day, any time they can pull it up and drill down the faculty then I would be able to go in and get [the work] done right there,” Sullivan said.

In a presentation of the contract, a representative of Follett said that student success was their priority. Payne countered that he didn’t see that happening.

Nine weeks into the semester, students and faculty continue to have problems as a result of the transition.

“We’re still following up on individual students with individual problems,” Sullivan reported on the efforts the district is making to correct the various errors. “But I don’t think we’re getting class problems any more.”

Board of Trustees President Deborah Ikeda said, “We’re headed in the right direction.”

Daca recipients wane under trump administration Alfredo Rodriguez | Reporter

steps to end the program.

“Each year we are seeing fewer and fewer students with [Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals] DACA,” said Ben Reynos, director of the Dream Center at Fresno City College.

The DACA program was enacted in 2012 during the Obama administration and mainly impacted students who lived in the U.S. undocumented.

It allowed some individuals who were brought to the United States as children to apply and receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and work permit eligibility.

On March 5, 2018, the Trump administration announced they would end DACA after Trump repeatedly pledged to rescind it during his campaign. The move came after some states threatened to sue the Trump administration unless it took

To qualify for DACA applicants must meet the following major requirements: They must have unlawful presence in the U.S after entering the country before their 16th birthday, have lived continuously in the U.S. since June 15, 2007, and have to be enrolled in school or have completed high school with a GED. They can not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor or pose a threat to national security or public safety.

He said that the Dream Center helps Dreamers who are seeking advice, need help choosing classes, finding work, and other communal things. They also do interpersonal counseling to help out students who struggle to cope and are in distress.

Undocumented students struggle with discrimination, stigmatization, isolation, fear of deportation, exploitability,

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victimization, living in unsafe neighbourhoods and socioeconomic disadvantage, he said.

Reynoso says that in the last year they have had over 1,200 visits, 400 of which were undocumented students. While some undocumented youth were brought to the United Stated by their parents illegally, they have been in the country long enough to call it home, explained Reynoso.

Unlike the Dream Act, which was a 2001 legislative proposal to grant residency status to qualifying immigrants who entered the U.S. as minors, DACA does not provide a path to citizenship for its recipients.

The process to become a DACA recipient is long and confusing. That is why the Dream Center brings in legal experts and provide different services to students who need them, Reynoso said.

He said that in the early days

of DACA, potential applicants were likely to be approved. Now, it is nearly impossible under the Trump administration for new applicants to apply and receive DACA status. Former applicants are still eligible to renew their DACA if they register in time.

The Dream Center has students coming to acquire information about the DACA program. Under the current administration, freshmen haven't had the chance to apply for DACA. “The majority of our students know our country as their country and it is unfair for them,” said Reynoso.

Reynoso said that dreamers have lived and grown up in the United States. They have contributed to the nation and they just want to give back in return to the country that saw them grow up, he said.

Our Reporting on DACA Recipients and Dreamers Continues in Our Oct. 22 Feature Issue: Growing Up Undocumented

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has shielded undocumented youth, including FCC students from deportation. The Trump administration tried to end the program in 2017. Photo/Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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All four United States presidents that have been brought up for impeachment. None have faced removal. Current United States president, Donald J. Trump was brought up on impeachment by the House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. Photos/Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

What the Recent Impeachment Inquiry Means for the President

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Explaining who has the power to impeach and who has the power to remove Hannah Lanier | News Editor hlanier@therampageonline.com

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced an impeachment inquiry for current United States President Donald J. Trump, stating that “no one is above the law,” in her official statement, on Tuesday, Sept.

24, 2019 This makes President Trump the fourth president to be brought up on impeachment. Among the four that have been called into question, none

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Nobody is above the law.”

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have been removed from office thus far.

To impeach is the sole right of the House of Representatives as listed in Article 1, Section 2, Clause 5 of the constitution, which is the process of instituting formal charges against a federal official like the president.

For the president to face an impeachment inquiry, it is a result of acts of “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors,” according to Article 2, Section 4 of the constitution.

While the House of Representatives have the authority to impeach, the Senate contains the power to have a trial and vote remove, according to Article 1, Section 3, Clause 6 of the constitution.

Trump is being impeached in consideration of performing a high crime and misdemeanor, said Mark Trezza, a Fresno City College Political Science professor.

To use a “foreign government to intervene in domestic election,” explained Trezza. “That is the high crime and misdemeanor.”

On July 25, Trump partook in a phone call with Ukranian President Voldymyr Zelenskiy, according to an official transcript released from the White House on Sept. 25. This phone call consisted of the U.S. president asking Zelenskiy to look into his potential opposing presidential candidate, Joe Biden, and his son, Hunter Biden, according to the New York Times’ “Key Dates in the Trump Impeachment Investigation.”

The instigating whistleblower complaint was presented to the House Intelligence Committee after the July 25 phone call where California Congressional District 22 Representative Devin Nunes sits as the ranking member of the minority party. He served as chair of the committee until Democrats took the majority in 2018.

Trezza explained that there is no specific time frame to which the process is restricted, just that the closer the next presidential election [November 2020] gets, the more

If anything were to affect the election outcome, this [impeachment inquiry] would cause more divisiveness.”

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difficult the impeachment process gets.

Republican Senator of Utah Mitt Romney came out in support of the impeachment inquiry on Friday, Oct. 4.

“By all appearances, the President’s brazen and unprecedented appeal to China and to Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden is wrong and appalling,” the senator tweeted.

A local politician vying for Representative Nunes’ seat supports the impeachment inquiry.

“What this should mean to the Republican party is that everyone is going to be held accountable to the rule of law,” Democratic Congressional Candidate of California District 22, Bobby Bliatout said. “Nobody is above the law.”

Regardless of the House and Senate divide, a majority of the nation support the inquiry, according to a poll by Vox that showed an increasing 50% in support.

As the next presidential election closes in, President Trump is up for

re-election and Joe Biden is leading the Democratic polls.

The question is: Will this impeachment inquiry affect the outcome of the election?

“I 100% believe it will,” said Bliatout.

“If anything were to affect the election outcome, this [impeachment inquiry] would cause more divisiveness,” Rebecca Slaton, a psychology professor at FCC, said.

According to the Washington Post impeachment inquiry timeline, Gordon Sondland, ambassador to the European Union, was scheduled to testify on Oct. 8, but was blocked by the administration hours before.

The same thing happened to Thomas Ulrich Brechbuhl, State Department counselor, where Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that attempts were not timely and meant to intimidate.

After preventing Sondland from testifying, the White House sent a letter to Democratic House leaders written and signed by Counsel to the President, Pat Cipollone, according to Buzzfeed News.

“Given that your inquiry lacks any legitimate constitutional foundation, any pretense of fairness, or even the most elementary due process protections, the Executive Branch cannot be expected to participate in it,” Cipollone stated.

The investigation is ongoing and the House is currently taking testimonies and has subpoenaed the White House to forfeit documents by Oct. 18.

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How to Get a Campus Job Avery Johnston | Reporter ajohnston@therampageonline.com

Students don’t have to look far for job opportunities because Fresno City College offers a variety of jobs through the Federal Work Study Program.

Student workers are allowed to work up to 19 hours a week.

The FWS program requires themt to meet satisfactory academic progress defined by the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and be enrolled in at least six units.

Student Gage Bauer said he is grateful for the flexibility his job as a cashier in the business office offers.

“There’s a lot of downtime when there’s no customers coming in, and were allowed to do homework, so that helps a lot,” Bauer says.

Bookstore employees used to be paid through FWS, and worked 19-hour weeks. Now that Follett Higher Education Inc. runs the bookstore, bookstore employees are hired independently and can work

for as many hours as they are assigned.

The FWS wage depends on the department and the level of work the student does.

The starting rate is at $12 an hour, the minimum wage in California.

Students get paid once a month and can pick up their money from the Business office, located in the Old Administration Building.

Unlike most federal jobs, there are no dental or health care benefits for student aides or federal work study employees.

Eligibility for the program can be determined by the financial aid office, and district standards must be upheld. Jobs are available in many departments but also in the bookstore and in the cafeteria.

To apply for a job in the bookstore, student’s can go onto the Follet Website and fill out an application.

The process starts by the student submitting a FASFA

application and indicating that they are interested in the FWS program on their application.

The student must also complete a Tuberculosis (TB skin test), and complete a live scan fingerprint in the SCCCD District Human Resources Office.

Provisional Administrative Services Technician Alma Huerta started her career at FCC as a student aide and has since moved up in her time here.

“This is my third year on campus, and it’s a great tool,” Alma Huerta said. “ This opened a lot of doors for me.”

Perla Vidrio said he enjoys the benefit of working on campus as a student aide in the business office.

“It’s also convenient where if you go to school here and you work here,” Vidrio said.

“It doesn't take time for commuting or having to run around town.”

'Right Now, We're Giving Warnings,' No-Smoking Policy Quietly Enforced Natalie Gallegos | Reporter ngallegos@therampageonline.com

The chief of the police of the State Center Community College District wants the community to know that his office is enforcing the tobacco free status of the district’s various campus sites.

“Right now, we’re giving warnings,” and campus police are taking note of those who have multiple violations, Chief Jose Flores said, Anyone caught violating this new policy on campus will be referred to Sean Henderson, dean of students.

“I see people smoking on the street corner of Weldon and College Ave. We have complaints of people going to and smoking at Maroa and Peralta.

They call it ‘Smokers Alley’, they even have a name for it,” Flores said.

Fresno City College has been a smoke and tobacco free campus since the fall semester started on Aug. 12.

The tobacco free policy was recommended by the Chancellor’s Cabinet and approved by the board of trustees on April 8. This policy was implemented at all State Center Community College District campuses.

“The board wants this [FCC campus] to be a pleasant, educational experience for the majority of those who don’t smoke,” Flores said . “It’s not fair for those who don’t want that type of environment to come to a place of study where people are smoking and violating the space of others.”

The goal of the policy is to reduce the amount of smoking on all district campuses and protect people from the dangers of secondhand smoke.

Clear signage illustrating the ban have been placed all over SCCCD campuses and previous designated smoking areas were removed.

“People should be able to smoke if they want to, but of course respect others,” Jocelyn Velasquez, a freshman majoring in forensic psychology, said.

“Therefore, we should have a smoke free zone and a zone where you’re allowed to smoke.”

“I can’t stand the smell of cigarettes,” said freshman sociology major Terence Banks. “If it’s an e-cig, then I guess it’s OK since they technically don’t have that smell.”

“Protect yourself; if you smoke, try to quit. If you need to smoke and use these products, know what the policy says,” Flores said. “Don’t do it on campus. Find a place to do it outside.”

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The new DSP&S club advertised the gear available to disabled students including a Google pixel for class. Pictured from left to right: club member Luis Santa, club member Matilda Woodard, and club president Veronica Hernandez., Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. Photo/Kris Hall

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dsp&S fair challenges misconceptions, stigma around disability Kris Hall | Reporter

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Disability awareness month kicked off on Oct. 3 with a fair for disability awareness day.

Disabled Students Program and Services has lined up events throughout the month to raise awareness.

Pam Tibbet, senior program specialist at DSP&S, said the goal is to inform the campus community about the diverse experiences of people with disabilities, challenge assumptions and stereotypes, and create a more inclusive campus. "[Fresno City College] is inclusive,” she said. “We work very hard in DSP&S to make sure we are part of everything that goes on on campus."

The new DSP&S student leadership club is very committed to getting more involved in campus activities. The club’s focus is on giving back to the campus through volunteering.

Veronica Hernandez, president of the club, said that the club has already seen massive growth in the month since it began.

"It's made them feel comfortable on campus," Hernandez said. After just two meetings, members are branching out to other clubs on campus.

Now she wants to normalize the pres-

ence of students with disabilities. The campus has changed a lot since her first attempt in college, and has become much better-more inclusive, without discrimination-than it was in the past. Where-

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You can say disabled, it's not a bad word.”

-Veronica Hernandez DSP&S Club President as Hernandez used to struggle to find accomodations in class, DSP&S today has been largely successful in making classrooms handicap friendly.

"You can say disabled; it's not a bad word," Hernandez said. She has returned to FCC after facing discrimination be-

cause of her disability, telling students, "That's the one big thing we're trying to get out there," club member Matilda Woodard, said. "Being disabled is nothing to be embarrassed about."

Tibbet said that this month’s events can help ease some of the challenges students with disabilities face.

"The challenge is mainly misconception," Tibbet said. "People will see a wheelchair and think 'oh poor them.' You need to look beyond what you see and dig a little deeper and let people show you what they can do."

Students must apply to receive services from DSP&S. Tibbet said she believes that there are students on campus that can use their help, such as extra time on a test, but don't feel that they can reach out.

Lilli Goishi-Bessey, the coordinator of health services at FCC, was also working the booth alongside Tibbet. She said she wants students to know about the health services they provide.

Nursing and psychological services and flu shots are available to students.

Other services available to students include emergency first aid, illness evaluations, tuberculosis skin tests, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings and more.

People will see a wheelchair and think 'oh poor them.'

You need to look beyond what you see and dig a little deeper and let people show you what they can do.”

-Pam Tibett DSP&S Senior Program Specialist The DSP&S office is on the Maroa side of campus in front of the Old Administration Building. Students are also welcome to attend the next DSP&S club meeting at 2:15 today. The health services are in the student services building in ST-112 or by calling 559-442-8268.

The new DSP&S club advertised the gear available to disabled students including a Google pixel for class. Pictured from left to right: club member Luis Santa, club member Matilda Woodard, and club president Veronica Hernandez. Photo by Kris Hall.

understaffed asg has trouble keeping office hours, seeks new members Leilani Bustos | Reporter lbustos@therampageonline.com

The Associated Student Government doesn’t have the staff to keep its doors open on a consistent basis, according to DeRon Walker, ASG president.

Armando Garcia, vice president of ASG said that the office has received numerous complaints from students because the office is often locked during hours that it should be open.

Standard ASG office hours are 8 a.m to 5 p.m., but the office remains locked at sporadic hours.

Garcia said the problem is because the student government does not have enough members.

“You are required to do at least three hours a week,” Walker said.

Although members like VP Garcia are putting in10 hours a week dedicated to the ASG office, not all

members are able to put in more than the minimum hours.

“We’re in the growing stages and the reason for us not being able to be there in the ASG office is because we don’t have enough people,” Walker said. “And as soon as we grow to a good amount, then we can get more office hours.”

Walker also said that even if the association gets more people involved, there is still no guarantee that they will cover all office hours.

“If students really want the ASG office to be open all the time, then they should just get involved,” Walker said.

After the club rush on Oct. 2, the ASG booth had four to six people interested in joining student government, Walker said. “We’ve

been working so hard to get people to join,” Garcia said.

In the last two ASG meetings, two students--Noemi Nava and Carrie Garcia--have been adopted as senators. Four others are attempting to join.

Senator Nava has offered to put in more than the required three hours at the ASG office to avoid any further student complaints.

Garcia also said that office hours should be covered as a team.

Walker said that ASG members will continue to promote the student government and recruit more people to join and create a better experience for students which would in turn lead to longer office hours.

Associated Student Government office hours posted on their office door on Sept. 10, 2019. Photo/Hannah Lanier

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Fresno High School Folklorico dancers present at the Big Fresno Fair on Friday, Oct. 4., 2019 Photo/Leticia Leal

Baby pigs are on display at the Livestock Exhibit at the Big Fresno Fair on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. Photo/Mark Ross

Police Say Fair Crime ‘Nonexistent,’ Thanks to Increased Security Avery Johnston | Reporter ajohnston@therampageonline.com

The Big Fresno Fair is establishing new security precautions for its 136th year.

For the first time ever the Fair is equipped with walk through metal detectors. Previously the fair used metal detector wands but were given the okay this year to add 15 walkthroughs.

“The idea behind all of this is to let anybody that is gonna be an opportunistic criminal or somebody that’s going to do some sort of crime here- not to come here,” Sergeant Dave Gibeault said, “If you’re going to come here with bad intentions, this is not the place to be.”

Crimes of opportunity are the main concern of the Fresno Police Department.

There is an estimated 40-80 police officers inside the police grounds at all times, and the exterior is fully forced with 40 plus officers as well.

Sergeant Gibeault says that, “If the police don’t see it, the cameras can,” referencing the 29 cameras they have added to the fairground this year. That makes it a total of 89 cameras on the grounds. These cameras include pan-tilt and zoom as well for added safety. “[Crimes] are almost non-existent here. It’s because of that increased security here that it is that way,” said Gibeault.

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If the police don’t see it, the cameras can.”

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In 2015, a fight at the fair went viral. The video showed several people, male and female, involved in the brawl.

The video was posted on the Fresno PD Facebook page and was viewed by almost half a million people.

Fresno City College student James Macias is still unsure that the fair is a safe place.

“I try to avoid going. I have heard of some scary things happening there. If I had to go--I would try to go in the daytime when it’s safer,” Macias said.

It is Fair policy that no person who enters district property is allowed to carry or possess a handgun, firearm, knife or other weapon of any kind regardless of whether the person is licensed to carry the weapon or not according to the Big Fresno Fair’s website.

The only exception to this policy will be police officers, security guards or other qualified persons who have been given written authorization by the district to carry a weapon on the property.

Patrons may also not bring in alcohol, contraband, illegal drugs, controlled substances, can or glass bottles.

Any person not following Fair policies are to be escorted off the property.

“Every year it gets better and every year it gets safer,'' Sergeant Gibeault states.

The Fair encourages people to not let crime interfere with their good time.

"We work year round with our safety partners to make The Big Fresno Fair the safest place you can be in Fresno during our two-week run," said Lauri King, deputy manager II of the Big Fresno Fair. "So come out and enjoy a great time with your friends and family."

Fresno PD encourage you to leave your valuables at home and be aware of your surroundings.

The Big Fresno Fair will be open until Monday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Police pause for a photo as they patrol the midway entrance at the Big Fresno Fair. There are usually between 40 and 80 officers at the fair depending on attendance, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. Photo/Mark Ross

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Fresno Sunset over the midway at the Big Fresno Fair Carnival, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. Photo/Mark Ross

Fair The carnival rides at night. The Fair closes Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. Photo/Leticia Leal

ARCY’s hyperrealist Graffiti at the Big Fresno Fair

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ARCY, a street artist who specializes in hyperrealism and graffiti style painting, will be featured at the 2019 Big Fresno Fairgrounds.

Bleachers surround the artist as he paints so people can observe his process and the progression of the art piece. ARCY is known for traveling the world and painting large scale murals in a live show.

“It’s different than the gallery scene where you have to go indoors to see art,” ARCY said.

He’s doing a total of 13 live murals during the duration of the fair. He will be painting

a wide variety of content that’s reminiscent of fair culture and the city of Fresno. His subjects will include horse racing, jockeys, farm animals, grape farming, carnival, public figures and more.

He’s been painting for years, inspired by the street art and graffiti that surrounded him in his youth.

“Me having this platform will hopefully inspire younger artists and help give them the motivation they need to go out and do whatever they put their mind to,” he said.

He hopes to leave a message for younger artists.

“I do this so young people don’t see street art being done illegally and think that’s the only way,” he said.

As public art is starting to become more and more accepted, and in more high demand, he gets lots of invites to come beautify cities.

Being able to leave his mark in different communities and share his artwork around the world is how he gives back.

“I’m inspired to get out there to share my artwork and make people happy,” he said.

According to his website, ARCY has coordinated with the Smithsonian Institute, Major League Baseball, America’s National Parks Service and The Walt Disney Company as a Disney Fine Artist.

For the past five years, the 32 year-old has worked full-time traveling around the world doing live street art. “This is not

work to me because I am doing something I’m passionate about,” ARCY said.

He’s worked for Disney for the past four years and his art is included in Disney certified galleries throughout the country or in theme parks around the world.

The artist always includes a hidden Mickey Mouse splattered in all of his paintings. He says he does this for his two boys back home, ages 5 and 7.

His live work will continue at this year's Fresno Fair from Oct. 9 to 14 near the home arts building from 12 to 5 p.m. His past projects can be found on his Instagram page @arcyart.

Street artist ARCY shown holding mask while painting live large-scale murals outside of the home arts building at the Big Fresno Fair for attendees, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. He painted a goat to symbolize Fresno's status as an agricultural bastion. The artist spends most of his time on the road, occasionally making pieces for Disney as a Disney Fine Artist. He always finds a way to include hidden Mickeys in his artwork. There is even one in these photos. Photo/Leticia Leal

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'We Share Our Hearts,' Break the Barriers Challenges the Stigma Toni Woodruff | Reporter twoodruff@therampageonline.com

Students from Break the Barriers, visited Fresno City College Oct. 2 with a special performance celebrating Disability Awareness Month.

The local nonprofit organization promotes inclusivity through programs like dance, gymnastics, taekwondo, veterans support and mentorships.

The group consisted of people with and without physical or learning disabilities set up in the Veterans Peace Memorial. Performers were prepared to give attendees an idea of what inclusion and love look likes like to them.

“Our goal is to show that everyone has an ability and everyone has a disability and there shouldn't be a barrier,” said Kyle Carson.

Break the Barriers is more than just a program or gym class to some.

“I started when I was 7 and I got to see interactions with kids with different abilities and I go to help kids who were getting made fun of at school. I got to understand their issues and compared to my life there's no difference, I got to break the barrier,” chief of assets for Break the Barriers Kyle Carlson said.

What started out as a small group of about 20 kids in the backyard of Break the Barriers founder has now blossomed into a world renowned team of barrier breakers.

“My aunt Kathy had Down syndrome so it was a vision and a passion of my parents to find that place where

everyone can come and be accepted,” CEO of Break the Barriers Jared Hergenrader said. The team quickly grew to 300 members in as soon as one year and 37 years later, the organization is travelling the world and bringing awareness to their cause.

Pam Tibbet, the senior program specialist at FCC’s Disabled Students Programs and Services department, organized the event. She spoke to the importance of having the company present at the college.

“Break the Barriers being here today gives us the opportunity to raise awareness about the diverse experiences of people with disabilities and challenge assumptions and stereotypes about people with disabilities while creating a more inclusive campus,” Tibbet.

Break the Barriers came to FCC to perform but to Jared Schmidt, a team member with Down syndrome, the show is much more than just entertainment.

“We get to share our disabilities and other abilities but most importantly we share our hearts, this is all about love, courage and faith,” said Schmidt.

Marin Mohr, a student with Break the Barriers, has been with the company starting at the age of 4 and through them, she said she has learned valuable life lessons. Her experiences have shown her that most gymnastic places turn away people with disabilities.

“Being here taught me not to judge a book by its cover, everyone looks different but are the same on the inside,” said Mohr.

Break the Barriers visited FCC on Wednesday, Oct 2. "We get to share our disabilities and other abilities but most importantly we share our hearts," Jared Schmidt, a team member with Down Syndrome said.

Photo/Toni Woodruff

The students make up the heart of Break the Barriers but even parents have witnessed the lifelong lessons the program teaches.

“Break the Barriers reinforces the message us as parents hope our kids adapt which is seeing people as having value not just as individuals with differences,” says parents Erin and David Obwald who have been with Break the Barriers for over 13 years.

They hope their experience will help them view people with open hearts.

Erin says growing up with

Hergenrader and Carlson, she always knew she wanted her kids to be a part of this kind of inclusion program, “We love their message of that everyone has value and worth no matter what their physical or mental capabilities are.”

FCC is just one stop on Break the Barriers to-do list, according to CEO Jared Hergender, the Break the Barriers team is set to perform at multiple NBA halftime shows and will be joining our athletes at the Olympics in Japan next summer.

the bright spots of fresno Four Hidden Gems Every Fresno Resident Should Visit Symmone Woods | Reporter swoods@therampageonline.com

Take a peek into Fresno’s fun side.

The city has an abundance of exciting activities for everyone.

"Let the Right One In" premiered Friday, Oct. 4. It promises to be a gory, vampiric time. Photo/Moises Buitrago

Cast ready to 'let the right one in' Christian Zarcone | Reporter czarcone@therampageonline.com

Practice, practice, practice!

That is what mindset the cast and crew of “Let The Right One In” had last week, preparing for their opening night.

“I feel excited because this is a big thing and I feel like most people are ready,” Francesca Hernandez, a stage deck crew member. “But I’m stressed because we have to get everything in order to make sure everything is OK for us and for the cast.”

The crew worked behind the scenes to make sure everything like lighting, sets and props worked and were in place before rehearsal started.

Before each rehearsal, the actors circle up and do different exercises to make sure they are physically and vocally ready.

This rehearsal was for them to touch up on anything that cause issues during the show. There were some times when they misplaced a set piece or brought a wall down early but overall nothing major went wrong.

The crew were on top of it. They were

able to switch the sets as needed and make sure the lighting was set at the right time and place.

Both cast and crew had little mishaps here and there, but nothing big, just minor stuff like misplacing the set pieces a little to the left or right.

The times when a set piece was misplaced the director quickly fixed it but as a viewer it's hardly noticeable.

The director had a vision and he wanted everything to be perfect.

The director was very calm and collected with his cast. Whenever something was misplaced or a mistake happened he handled it very calm like and made sure everyone was in a good mindset during rehearsal.

For people wanting to go see the play, there are some things you may need to know before.

“There are loud sound effects so be aware of that and it has flashing lights during the play and it is gory,” said Hernandez.

The play is open to the general public, not just students. “Let the Right One In” debuted on Friday, Oct 4. It will continue until Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.

Gateway Ice Center The Gateway Ice Center is an ice skating rink that offers space for hosting birthday parties, private events, and is home to the Jr. Monsters, Fresno’s own youth hockey team.

The ice center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through Monday from 4-6 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. for all ages. General admission to enter the rink is $8.50, and skate rentals are $5.50.

The rink is a place to experience frosty fun and to learn new tricks on the ice while rocking out. For only $1, anyone can queue any song to set the mood for the ideal skating experience.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is an up-close and personal experience with a wide variety of exotic animals.

The Stingray Bay is where children and parents can come and pet sea life in zoo’s unique touch tank. Patrons can also feed giraffes in the Twiga Terrace, a safari style enclosure, for $3. The zoo also offers Wildcat tours where zookeepers teach about the fastest cats of the Savannah.

The Chaffee Zoo is open everyday from

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Adult admission is $13 and $8 for ages 2-11 years old. Anyone younger is admitted for free.

Island Waterpark Island Waterpark is a way to beat the heat during the summer. Customers can ride a wide selection of slides, relax in the wave pool or meander down the lazy river and take a trip around the park.

Monday to Friday adult admission is $32 and junior admission is $23.

Children under 2 years old do not need an admission ticket.

Island Waterpark is outside food friendly. They also host “after dark” events where guests can listen to music and watch a firework show at 8.30 p.m.

Forestiere Underground Gardens The Forestiere Underground Gardens is another interesting location in Fresno where guests can learn about the history of Baldassare Forestiere, the herbalist, botanist and creator of the garden.

Visitors can take a tour of the underground gardens, learn about the various secret rooms he placed around the yard and see the original fruit trees planted over 100 years ago.

The garden is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adult admission is $19 and $9 for children between the ages of 5 and 17.

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CAMPUS impeachment just VOICES another circus Do you think the impeachcment inquiry will impact the 2020 presidential election?

Rebecca Slaton

Psychology Professor "I'm not opposed to impeachment if any president has committed offenses that qualify as impeachable"

Aaron Pankratz Economics Instructor "I think it will. The question is which side it will have an impact on."

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John Bruce |Entertainment Editor jbruce@therampageonline.com

So, it’s happening.

For the past three years, Democrats have been mounting an impeachment case for President Trump and they finally got what they wanted. An inquiry.

Will this change anything for Trump’s administration? Probably not. The Democrats in the Senate now need to whip votes so a supermajority of members vote to impeach.

Will this change anything for 2020?

Probably not. No more candidates will bid for the presidency, the GOP will nominate Trump and the DNC will either nominate Biden, Warren or Sanders. We’ve already known this.

Will it change anything for the Democrats?

Probably not. Pelosi is terrified of losing her majority and according to FiveThirtyEight polls, impeachment still isn’t popular even after the whistleblower came forward. The Speaker didn’t embrace the inquiry with open arms and Schumer doesn’t have the political clout to change anything in the Senate, yet voters will have to back a presidential candidate who supports it because the likely nominees all support removing Trump.

What it will change is how the race is run.

Trump has now been outed as someone who would allegedly accept foriegn aid in a domestic election once again after the Mueller report was released last March, confirming as much.

Obviously, the president either did not learn from his mistakes or has no qualms about calling on foreign entities to help him keep power. Either of these outcomes are bad for the presidency and for the country.

Democratic candidates spanning congressional and presidential races alike will use the impeachment process as a talking point for their constituents. It will quickly become a hot debate topic. Their words will soon become empty and ineffective.

Activists and pundits have been calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment since he was inaugurated, but support for the impeachment inquiry only recently reached 58%, more than half of the country, in a Washington Post poll released Tuesday, Oct. 8. Photo/Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

President Trump should be impeached. He should be tried by the Senate and removed from office. Republicans should put people before party and do what is right for the country and end this years long nightmare of an administration.

But nothing will happen.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will enjoy a lot of flexibility on how the trial will be conducted if he begins one. And that’s his prerogative: his job is literally to run the Senate and decide what bills or motions they hear. McConnell doesn’t need to hold an impeachment trial and the only way he will is if public opinion changes against Trump a la Nixon in 1974.

Aside from the general politics of the situation, no president has faced removal at the hands of Congress.

President Andrew Johnson was impeached, but he termed out before the Senate could forcibly remove him. President Nixon famously resigned before the Senate removed him. President Clinton was acquitted by the Senate in 1999.

There is also still the possibility the

president will be a two-term president. If he is impeached in his second term and the Senate cannot remove him, Trump will be untouchable. The worst will happen, yet he will remain.

Even if President Trump is impeached in his first term which has never happened, there is no precedent for removal which casts a dismal shadow over the Democrats’ efforts.

A haze covers the political field right now.

No one, not even the revered talking heads of CNN, MSNBC and Fox can accurately predict what will happen. It’s cliche to say now, but America has truly never been more divided or more polarized in living memory.

Yet the show must go on. The House will conduct an inter-Committee inquiry and gather information through subpoenas, The Senate may or may not hold a trial and Trump may or may not be impeached. But he won’t be removed.

Unfortunately, the political circus has returned and it’s here for the foreseeable future.

Families are abandoning the theater for much more affordable streaming services. But should they? Photo/Courtesy of Pixabay

Rhonda Williams APA Faculty

"I hope so."

Angel Lozano

Health Science Major "Yes. I feel like people who are already Trump supporters will support him even more."

The Movie Theater Experience Can't Be Beat Christian Zarcone | Reporter czarcone@therampageonline.com

Theaters are the way of the past but also the path to the future of movie viewing.

In a theater, you get special unique perks that you wouldn’t get with a streaming service.

“I know a lot of us have big TVs at home now, but there's something about the sound system and the large screen that make it its own experience that I don’t think you’ll get from the couch,” said Fresno City College student Danielle Rodgers.

With a theater, you get to have this magical moment with total strangers.

What if you’ve never been into a theater before and someone told you that all you do is sit in a room with people you don’t even know and stare a big screen? It may seem

a little weird, but only a theater can take something so odd and turn it into a connection moment between you and total strangers.

Theaters help you experience the film as it was meant to be seen.

Streaming services do have their perks but comparing them to a theater it’s no contest.

Families especially use streaming services because it’s cheaper and they don’t have to go to the theater to watch it.

George Romero a FCC student, says that streaming services have become the main source for media viewing, but he still thinks the movie theater will be around for awhile, “I don’t think movie theaters will ever die out because it's just an entirely different experience.”

There is no way these theaters are going anywhere anytime soon. They will live on. Even though streaming services have been making a rise

lately theaters have been making improvements and creating additions to their buildings.

What’s the point of watching a film if your not going to experience it the way the filmmaker intended?

Steven Spielberg said that movie theaters need to be around forever, according to Variety.

It’s like looking at a painting in black and white that’s supposed to be in color. It was meant to be in color just like film is meant to be seen in a theater.

Recently, theaters have been making improvements like adding bars so guests could drink during the film, different type of movie watching experience and making special offers.

Edwards Cinemas in River Park has recently put in a 4DX theater which immerses you into the world of that film with smoke, chair shaking and possible people

scaring depending on what film you see. They’ve really tried to push technology to the maximum so they can give their viewers the very best.

Theaters like Regal Manchester and Edwards Cinemas have been giving people special offers like a collectors cup and popcorn bucket combo.

Most recently though Regal cinemas has dropped a new subscription called Regal Unlimited which gives you unlimited movies for only $21 a month.

They put on these special offers so people will be able to afford or come to the movies more often.

Streaming services have affordability, but theaters have the experience--and with bigger perks and new pricing options, theaters are here to stay. are here to stay.

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Morey's Comments Leave Future of NBA in China Unsure Patrick Henslee | Reporter phenslee@therampageonline.com

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey displayed his support of Hong Kong protesters by tweeting an image with the phrase “Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong” on Friday, Oct. 4.

The ensuing actions of the Rockets organization, NBA, Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), Chinese media companies and the public have spun a web of differing perspectives that could potentially dissolve the relationship the NBA has forged with China over the span of nearly two decades.

Hong Kong is a semiautonomous state in relation to China, with legislative differences being a considerable distinction between the two. Tensions boiled over in June 2019, when the Hong Kong government proposed a bill that would allow criminal extradition from Hong Kong to mainland China. The

proposition received public pushback.

“Critics believe the legislation would put Hong Kong residents at risk of becoming entrapped in China’s murky judicial system, in which political opponents have been charged with economic crimes or ill-defined national security transgressions,” said the Associated Press’ Christopher Bodeen and Yanan Wang.

Morey took to social media to voice his perspective on the political protests against the bill. He took down the tweet within minutes, but not before it was witnessed by large Chinese companies in business with the NBA. Chinese Internet and streaming company Tencent announced that it would no longer show Rockets games or coverage, despite recently extending its five-year, $1.5 billion partnership with the NBA to make live games and video content available to fans in China.

The Athletic’s Shams Charania also reported that the CBA will cancel G League exhibition games between the Rockets and Dallas Mavericks affiliates that were scheduled to be played in China in late October.

The NBA had a steadily growing popularity in China. “About 800 million Chinese watch NBA programming on TV, digital media or smartphones in a season,” said

Time Magazine’s Derek Wallbank and Alfred Cang.

The Rockets organization had a large hand in attracting Chinese basketball fans to the NBA when they made Chinese center Yao Ming the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft. Ming would play his entire NBA career with the Rockets and go on to be a Hall of Famer.

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta followed Morey’s tweet with one of his own, saying that Morey does not speak for the Houston Rockets and they are not a political organization. Two days later, NBA Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass, issued a statement citing Morey’s actions as “regrettable”.

On Tuesday, Oct. 8 the NBA issued another statement to clarify their stance. “It is not the role of the NBA to adjudicate those differences [in beliefs],” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

“However, the NBA will not put itself in a position of regulating what players, employees and team owners say or will not say on these issues. We simply could not operate that way,” said Silver.

Charania reported that the NBA would not punish Morey for vocalizing his opinion, a telltale sign that the Association will apologetically stick to its guns. Time and time again,

NBA players and representatives have been outspoken on political and social issues, often using social media.

In February 2018, NBA star LeBron James criticized President Trump via Twitter and a television appearance, only to later be told to “shut up and dribble” by Fox News host Laura Ingraham.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Poppovich and Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr have used media and the press to voice their political perspectives.

In an era characterized by media consumption, we’re reminded through this outspokenness that sports figures are humans first, with every right to voice their opinion.

While NBA and CBA fans hope for tensions to be alleviated, the matter at hand is bigger than basketball and represents the safety and well-being of people across the world.

FCC Hosts Wrestling Hall of Fame Dinner FCC Wrestling Program Honors Zinkin Bloodline and Rodney Balch at Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Fundraiser Derek Bullis | Opinion Editor dbullis@therampageonline.com

The Fresno City College wrestling team hosted The Fresno Wrestling Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. in the FCC Old Administration Building Courtyard.

Head Coach Paul Keysaw opened up the night by honoring new inductees DeWayne Zinkin, Sr., his three sons DeWayne Zinkin, Jr., Harold Zinkin, Nick Zinkin and Rodney Balch.

Dewayne Zinkin Sr. and his three sons have been involved in wrestling for most of their lives.

Dewayne Sr. got his start as a young boy wrestling at his dad’s gym. He would later compete with Fresno High School’s wrestling team.

After having an undefeated regular season, he went on to the Valley Finals losing in the championship match.

Following high school, he enrolled to Fresno City College but had a short lived wrestling career after an injury.

Since his FCC, days he became a successful real estate developer, attorney and is the former California State Athletic Commissioner.

His sons Harold, Dewayne Jr. and Nick

took up the wrestling legacy of their father.

In their early high school, the three brothers would each place in the CIF State Wrestling Championships and all are Doc Buchanan Tournament Champions.

After high school, all would go on to attend and compete for Fresno State and would all earn the chance to attend the NCAA National Championship Tournament.

In 1993, Harold would attain AllAmerican honors, Dewayne Jr. followed earning honors in 1995.

Fresno Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees Dewayne Zinkin Sr. his three sons Nick, Harold, Dewayne Jr. and Rodney Since completing their wrestling Balch stand with FCC Head Coach Paul Keysaw. Photo/Courtesy of Mark Tabay careers, the Zinkins remain very involved Champion in 1975.

During his tenure as head coach in the wrestling community. Dewane He later transferred to CSU Bakersfield. from1982-95, Balch would lead the Sr. has donated time and financially While there, he was three-time CCAA Cougars to eight league championships, supported youth and college wrestling Conference champion and placed 2nd seven CIF championships and seven programs in the areas. at the NCAA Division II National division championships, coaching 28 CIF All have been involved in the Championships. individual champions and 29 state placers. reinstatement of Fresno State’s wrestling Balch ended his wrestling career with Balch would end his coaching career program.

96-24-2 record. with an 248-21-3 overall record.

Rodney Balch was born and raised Shortly after college, Balch began The Rams were happy to host this in Clovis. He wrestled for Clovis High assistant coaching for Wasco High School. ceremony and are on their way to earning School and earned the CIF California State He then made the move to coaching at his a fourth state title. Catch them next at Championship in 1974 wrestling at 138 alma mater in 1980. home against the Modesto Junior College lbs.

After just a year of assistant coaching at Pirates on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.

After high school, Balch would attend Clovis High School, he would take on the FCC where he became Junior College State head coach position.

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Rams Dominate Reedley in Straight Set Victory Ben Hensley | Sports Editor bhensley@therampageonline.com

Rams’ volleyball continued their torrid start to the season, dispatching the Reedley College Tigers in straight sets on Wednesday, Oct. 2, improving to 16-2. The win was the 116th consecutive conference victory for the Rams, and the 12th set sweep of the season.

“When we came out we were like, ‘we’re gonna give them respect; we’re gonna treat them with our best,’” said sophomore setter Brooke Gonsalves. “Having a very strong mindset is something that our team has been doing really well.”

The Rams opened the match in prime form, quickly dealing with the Tigers 25-3 in the first set; the only three points given up on service changes between the Rams and Tigers.

The following set saw slightly more offense from the Tigers, as several missed serves from the Rams fell in the Tigers’ favor. The end result was another Rams’ set, this time by a score of 25-11.

The third and final set saw little resistance, as a clearly worn down Reedley team was only able to muster three points, drawing the match to a close on the heels of another Rams’ 25-3 set.

“We can’t do our offense without our defense and we know that, so we always

try to celebrate when they get good ups and they do stuff good,” Gonsalves said.

Playing against Sophomore pin hitter Julie Castleman goes up for the kill during the Rams' dominant 3-0 set victory over the Reedley Tigers on Oct. 2, 2019. The a significantly Rams have now won 117 consecutive conference matches, and will go for their 118th on Wednesday when they take on the Porterville Pirates at outnumbered Tigers squad, the Rams were 6 p.m. at the FCC gymnasium. Photo/Ben Hensley The Tigers on the other hand travelled Freshman pin setter Julia Pagani led the able to give some needed rest to regular with only one bench player, who rotated team with 18 digs defensively. She also led starters such as sophomore pin hitters on and off the court periodically as the the team in serve attempts with 15, four of match wore on. which for aces.

The added depth that the Rams possess The Rams spread the stats around, allowed legs on the court to stay fresh getting 15 players time on the floor while giving game time experience to throughout the match. some of the younger players.

“I think we were very steady from start “Our defense is spectacular and I know to the finish tonight,” Roblee said. “There I speak for everybody when I say that,” weren’t any lapses with our fundamentals Gonsalves said. and our skill sets.”

Defensively, the fresh legs paid off, with The Rams faced off against West Hills the Rams holding the Tigers to less than Coalinga, defeating them 3-0 in straight 25 points for the duration of the entire sets as well, Friday, Oct. 4. Though the contest.

Falcons put up more offense, testing “They have good vision, and they the Rams further than the Tigers, FCC -Brooke Gonsalves understand the game,” head coach Kieran maintained their dominance, improving to Pin Setter Roblee said following the win. “If you can 117 consecutive conference victories. understand the game pretty well, you’re Now 17-2, the Rams look to continue gonna be pretty good on defense.” their undefeated streak in conference play Sophomore pin hitter Julie Castleman when they take on the Porterville Pirates.

Marina Gonzalez and Kimiah Johnson, led a well balanced offensive attack, Porterville comes into the matchup at 7-8, giving way to bench reserve players against picking up nine kills on the night on 18 with a 2-3 record in conference play. an outnumbered Reedley team. Gonzalez total attempts. She also tallied four digs and Johnson played only one set each. defensively.

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Our defense is spectacular and I know I speak for everybody when I say that."

FCC Men's Soccer Claim 5-0 victory over Los Angeles Mission College Derek Bullis | Opinion Editor dbullis@therampageonline.com

Fresno City College Men’s Soccer brought home another win against Los Angeles Mission College at their 4 p.m. matchup on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

It was a slow start for the Rams with both teams going scoreless in the first half of the match.

“We just looked a little sluggish and we’ve done that a number of times this year,” said Head Coach Eric Solberg.

There were few shots on goal and both teams had missed touches.

In the second half of the match the Rams turned the 0-0 score around with a goal scored by freshman midfielder Sebastian Caballero.

At the 60 minute mark, the Rams sunk in another goal by sophomore forward Mason Gonzalez.

But it was freshman forward Chuy Garcia that set the pace for the remainder of the match, scoring two goals against the Eagles.

“It's amazing. It’s my first two goals

of my season this year,” said Chuy Garcia. This is Garcia’s first season with the Rams and his first goals to be added to his college record this season.

Garcia is looking to keep putting in the necessary work and continued success the rest of this season. “It's amazing; it’s changed my life. I honestly didn't think I was going to play at high school. Thanks to Coach Solly [Solberg]. He gave me an opportunity to play, and I’m really grateful,” said Garcia.

“That was goal of the year so far,” said Solberg.

FCC sophomore forward Mason Gonzalez out runs LA Mission College defender Thursday afternoon, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

Before the final whistle, Photo/Derek Bullis freshman midfielder Josh game, once you get the second one [goal] Midfielder Eduardo Segura and Zambrano would sink in the final goal of sometimes the team caves a little bit,” said defender Michael Arrington are still down the match, bringing up the score to 5-0 Solberg. from injuries. “We’re trying to get them against the Eagles.

“Overall, we had a good finish. We ready. I’m hoping both of them [are ready] “When you’re playing [teams like LA played all our guys, which is always good

by Friday,” said Solberg. mission], and you start dominating the for team chemistry,” said Solberg.

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Rams Dropped by American River, Suffer Second Straight Loss Despite Stellar Defense Ben Hensley | Sports Editor bhensley@therampageonline.com

The Fresno City College Rams’ suffered their second straight loss on Saturday night against the American River College Beavers, dropping to 3-2 on the year. The Rams were held to only three points for the second straight week.

“We’ve just got to sustain drives,” head coach Tony Caviglia said following the loss.

After starting the season 3-0, the Rams have fallen on hard times, failing to score more than a field goal since their thrilling 13-10 win over Butte College in September.

Sophomore quarterback Jonah Johnson’s struggles continued, although this week the narrative was changed from dropped passes to tight coverage, with Rams’ receivers being bogged down by Beaver defenders for much of the night.

Johnson ended the evening with less than 100 yards, only able to throw for 90, going 12-21 on passing, with zero touchdowns and a pair of interceptions.

The quarterback also ran seven times, only totalling six yards and zero touchdowns.

“We’ve been injured for two weeks, especially on the offensive line,” Caviglia said. “But everybody’s injured this time of year; that’s not an excuse.

If we’re on the field we’ve gotta play better.”

Caviglia is hopeful that with the bye week upcoming before the Rams dive into conference play some of the injuries are able to begin to alleviate themselves naturally.

Offensively, the bright spot came in the rushing game, with sophomore tailback Rico Rosario leading the charge, picking up 94 yards on 16 attempts in the game. He leads all

active Rams rushers with 279 yards, despite not reaching the end zone yet this year.

Despite the loss, the Rams’ defense came ready to play Saturday, combining for interceptions between freshmen defensive backs Chad Brown and Tremell Harrell and sophomore DeAndre Lockhart.

“Defensively we’ve been playing really good football,” Caviglia said. “We’ve given up a few plays in key situations that can’t happen, but our defense is playing good enough to win.”

One of the plays that the defense wishes they could have back came on the very first drive for the Beavers, when sophomore quarterback Marco Baldacchino connected with Sivonte Jordan for a seven yard touchdown.

The point after try however was missed, keeping the score at Rams' freshman running back Tre Maxwell III rumbles forward during the Rams' 9-3 loss to American River College on Oct. 5, 6-0 until the Beavers were able 2019. With the loss, the Rams sit at 3-2 heading into conference play. Photo/Patrick Henslee to score on a field goal midway through the second quarter. during the loss to the Beavers. The 13 The conference is currently led by Nine points allowed in a 60-minute penalties were the most in a Rams’ Modesto, who defeated American game is definitely impressive, as the game since the team committed 15 River 38-20 on Sept. 28.

Rams’ defense surged to the tune of 4 penalties in a 44-28 win over Modesto “We have to get refocused and thank sacks, 3 interceptions and 8 tacklesin 2017.

God we’ve got a bye week, number for-loss, led by sophomore linebacker Moving forward however, Caviglia one to get healthy number two to get Cam Lamanuzzi, who had 10 total is optimistic. Following a bye week, refocused,” Caviglia said about the tackles on the night. the Rams will open conference play upcoming weeks and preparing for Star sophomore linebacker Toa by going on the road to take on San tough conference play. “We need to Scanlan also recorded six tackles Joaquin Delta College on Oct. 19. take a look at all of our systems and including two sacks, bringing his sack “We’ve got our second season,” make sure we’re putting guys in the total on the season to four, trailing Caviglia said in reference to right spots and then get ready for Valley Conference leaders sophomore conference play beginning. “We have league, ‘cause our league is tough.” linebackers Andrew Farley of San a five-game season and it’s the most The Rams will return home Joaquin Delta and Sam Brooks of important season.” following their game against Sacramento City College, who each The Rams will open conference San Joaquin Delta to take on the have five sacks on the season. play on the road, first facing the San Sacramento City College Panthers on The Rams also saw a season-high Joaquin Delta Mustangs (2-3).

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13 penalties, totalling 109 yards

The Rams take the field prior to their matchup with the American River College Beavers on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Photo/Patrick Henslee