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Fall 2017 Issue 6 Nov. 8, 2017

More than 13,000 people have been killed by guns in the United States in 2017 (excluding suicides), according to the Gun Violence Archive. Mass shootings, defined as the killing of four or more people, happen nearly every day in this country. It’s a tragedy that has become commonplace, occurring all too often, spurring heated debates on how best to solve the problem.

What more needs to be said before action is taken?

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Staff and Faculty Hold Student Equity Conversation Seth Casey | Reporter scasey@therampageonline.com

Fresno City College faculty, staff and administrators defined and evaluated the college’s objectives regarding students’ success plans and transfer rates during a meeting in the staff dining room on Oct. 26.

The meeting focused on student equity planning, a program instituted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office in an effort to increase accessibility, ESL and basic skills completion, and degree and course completion rates for disadvantaged populations.

Carole Goldsmith, president of FCC, led the discussion along with a panel, consisting of Donna Cooper, basic skills coordinator, Raymond Ramirez, student equity coordinator, and Julie PrestonSmith, student success and support program coordinator.

The panel explained the current educational trends among “men of color,” breaking down statistics based on ethnic demographic groups of students. The panel then presented the outline of a two-year, 12-step plan that would further improve the success rates of underrepresented student populations.

“When we talk about our Hispanic and Latin-American students and when we talk about our Black and African-American population...it’s no coincidence that the whole majority of the

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A part of Parking Lot D at Fresno City College was fenced off Nov. 2 as crews begin work on installing solar panels as part of a project aimed at saving the district money and converting the campus to using solar energy.

The project will extend into the spring semester, but will be suspended the first three weeks in January to help with parking problems, according to FCC’s public information office.

The project was initially slated to begin in August, Christine Miktarian, associate vice chancellor for business and operations said in March 2017, but was postponed as other construction around the campus took place.

students are students of color,” Ramirez said. “So this is why we’re focusing today’s presentation on students of color.”

Goldsmith said the college previously had more than 57 goals for its student success plan; now the goals have been reassessed and narrowed down to a list of nine clearly defined objectives for the college to pursue.

The panel also discussed the obstacles slowing the attainment of these goals, including lack of permanent personnel in

administrative positions such as the roles currently held by interim deans and administrators.

“My division, when I started we had a dean for a year and a half, and then we didn’t have a dean for four and a half years,” Cooper said. “There was a choice not to put a dean or an interim dean in my division, which makes it difficult to move things forward.”

Ramirez explained how there is not one definitive program or provision that can be implemented that would comprehensively close

all equity gaps, but the solution to improving student success rates lies in the culture and attitude of the school and its staff.

“If you haven’t figured out, there isn’t a magic bullet,” Ramirez said. “What is going to close every gap is our schema, the way we think, the way we talk to each other about students, the way we talk to students regardless of who they are, and the way we believe in them authentically.”

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Lot D Closed for Solar Panel Installation

President Goldsmith addresses staff during an equity conversation in the staff dining room on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. Photo/Seth Casey

The State Center Community College District is offering students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a transfer level course while exploring a foreign country for up to three weeks during the summer of 2018.

The study abroad program is offering the chance to study in Oxford, England or Dublin, Ireland. The courses offered are introductory courses for English literature, teaching and political theory and thought. All SCCCD students are eligible to apply for this program.

The deadline to apply is March 9, 2018.

Margaret Hiebert, the coordinator of International Education for the district, said she hopes students take advantage of this opportunity while attending community college. More information about the study abroad program is available from Hiebert via email at margaret.hiebert@scccd.edu or 559-4424600, ext. 8101.

Hiebert said that along with getting credit for these classes, students are able to experience the culture, language, what it’s like handling money in another

country, and new situations. She said the experience can help with building workplace skills in communication and collaboration.

“It shows that you’re adventurous,” she said. “It looks good on transcripts. There a lot of benefits to studying abroad.”

According to Hiebert, the biggest hurdle interested students face is not having sufficient funds for the trip.

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Me campaign,” Hiebert said. “So instead of birthday and holiday presents, they will have family and friends contribute to their GoFundMe campaign.”

Past trips have offered a variety of destinations. Students have gone to Brazil, where they lived on a yacht up the Amazon River, to China, and last summer, students went to Paris, France.

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It’s really good to experience not just a different country, but a different culture and how that culture interacts with each other.

-Veronica Davis Young FCC Student

However, community college students are now able to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund the journey. Other students have used summer financial aid to fund study abroad.

“A lot of students do a GoFund-

instructor Rebecca Benas was an adviser for the Paris trip. Benas taught a course about folklore around the world and throughout time, with a major section on French fairy tales.

She said her class saw the Versailles Palace and The Louvre

which would have been the subject for many of those fairy tales.

They saw many major sites in Paris and had tours for most of the places they went.

“It was a fantastic learning experience in more ways than just what would normally happen in a classroom,” Benas said.

Veronica Davis Young, an FCC student who went on the Paris trip, said it was fun and a great way to travel and learn. She encourages all students to try it.

“It’s really good to experience not just a different country,” said Davis Young, “but a different culture and how that culture interacts with each other.”

Being “stuck” in a foreign country encourages students to form strong bonds. Davis Young said that she got close to other students who went on the trip and that they still keep in contact.

Benas and Davis Young stated that it was more than just visiting another country.

“I think a lot of people might think about studying abroad as vacation,” Davis Young said.

“While it was like a vacation, the class that you were taking was still very serious, and you still had work that you had to turn in, but it was just a lot of fun.”

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Veterans Ceremony Shows that ‘No One Who Serves is Alone’ David Hernandez | Reporter dhernandez@therampageonline.com

Fresno City College held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony in front of the cafeteria on Nov. 3.

Veterans of all ages and from all branches of the military were honored at this prestigious event.

The ceremony began with an introduction by the master of ceremonies, Sean Henderson, Dean of Student Services. The Fresno State Army ROTC then performed the presentation of the colors.

Leading the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance were FCC students Veterans Nikko Falcon and Keith McDaniel.

Soon after, a UH60 Blackhawk Static helicopter flew over the campus and landed in the softball fields behind the gymnasium, allowing students and attending visitors to go and take a look.

FCC president Carole Goldsmith welcomed all veterans who attended, thanking them for their service.

As the FCC Concert Band played a medley of patriotic tunes, Dean of Instruction Neil Vanderpool saluted each armed forces branch, asking those who could to stand up to be recognized for their service.

As the salutes concluded, the keynote speaker, retired Lt. Col. Lorenzo Rios, took the stand.

Rios is the chief executive officer of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. He served a distinguished 23 years in both the U.S. Army and the Marine Corps.

He delivered a message of positivity and encouragement,

Frank Renteria, a Vietnam veteran, receives a commemorative pin to thank him for his service from Fresno City College president Carole Goldsmith during the Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

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recognizing all veterans and community members alike. The point of his message is that we all have, and will play a part in making this the great country that it is.

“Although we may not all be perfect, we all work together to form a more perfect union,” Rios said.

“We the citizens are here at home not knowing what service

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Veteran Frank Renteria, says it is important veterans reflect this time of year. In 1968, he enrolled at FCC after coming back from Vietnam.

“Not all of our scars are on the outside, but I am blessed that I am here standing,” said Renteria.

“I remember being right here in front of the cafeteria while protests about the war were going on, but I had a very different

Although we may not all be perfect, we all work together to form a more perfect union.”

-Lt. Col. Lorenzo Rios Keynote Speaker

men and women have to go through. Through their fight, they have made sure we can live normal lives,” Rios continued.

“Events like this help veterans by connecting them to the community and showing people who they are.”

Julissa Fuentes, a veteran and a student said it’s a great experience seeing people come together at veterans events. “It shows the comradery that we learn in the military and it shows that no one who serves is alone.”

perspective than them,” said Renteria. “You get lost trying to adjust and you do not know what you want to know.”

If you or someone you know is a veteran and might not have things figured out, the FCC Veterans Resource Center always has its doors open.

“There is plenty of help here at FCC,” said Rios, “and this is a quality education that you can count on to help you get where you want to be.”

Keynote speaker Lt. Col. Lorenzo Rios speaks about his time as a veteran for the FCC Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 7, 2017.

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A Blackhawk helicopter flies over the crowd during the Veterans Day ceremony outside the cafeteria on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

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Partnership with CTEC to Bring More High School Students on Campus Samantha Domingo | News Editor sdomingo@therampageonline.com

Fresno City College is partnering with the Career Technical Education Charter High School (CTEC) to offer dual enrollment that allows high school students to take college classes.

According to the CTEC website, the specialized shop and classroom space supports students’ ability “to obtain certifications, employment and their post-secondary degrees” by the time they complete the educational program at CTEC. “We believe at CTEC that education should make connections to the real world and give students the ability to see how their academic courses are relevant to future career opportunities,” said Jonathan Delano, director of Career Technical Education Charter.

The CTEC campus will be located on Fresno County’s Board of Education Kermit Koontz Education Complex (KKEC), just over a mile east from FCC. The campus had its groundbreaking for the shop facility on Oct. 20, and

construction for the CTEC campus starts sense of what college-level academics in late November, according to Delano. are like and is a cost-efficient way to CTEC is currently taking applications for accumulate college credits while still in its first freshman class and will be opening high school. its doors in August 2018.

“With dual enrollment, a student’s credit CTEC students in grades 9 through 12 is based on the work they complete in the are eligible for the dual course,” Delano said. enrollment educational “When they receive program which allows credit for the course, them to earn their the student receives high school diplomas a transcript from an while acquiring Through our partnership accredited college experience, skills and with industries and Fresno towards a degree at a certifications within one City College, a CTEC community college or of two technical career student is provided the university.” pathways.

Delano also said opportunity to gain their Dual enrollment is associate degree along with that when high school a partnership between their high school diploma.” students have an community colleges opportunity to graduate and high schools that -Jonathan Delano from high school with Director of Career Technical enables students to take college credits, they are Education Charter college classes at their provided “with access high school for college to college and the belief credit. Through dual that they can obtain the enrollment, students goal of being a college.” earn both college and high school credit CTEC has two “pathways” to support for the single course. student learning within the following Dual enrollment can also provide a career choices: advanced manufacturing

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and commercial construction. The two pathways that CTEC offers gives students the opportunity to obtain skills training within the career field they choose.

Students who are interested in a career in the manufacturing field can opt for the advanced manufacturing pathway, which teaches technical skills in the area of maintenance mechanic, electrician, A/C HVAC, welding, fabrication, and robotics.

Students who choose the commercial construction pathway can learn technical skills as a carpenter, electrician, heavy equipment operator, ironworker, laborer, mason, plasterer, plumber, pipefitter, sheet metal worker, and skills in welding, construction surveying, and construction engineering and management.

“Through our partnership with industries and Fresno City College, a CTEC student is provided the opportunity to gain their associate degree along with their high school diploma, earn employment upon graduating from CTEC,” Delano said, “[The students] continue their education in specialized areas at FCC or through apprenticeships, and further their postsecondary education at the university.”

Computer renderings of what the CTEC campus will look like when it opens in August 2018. Photo Courtesy of CTEC

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Taking Preventative Measures Can Curb Theft on Campus Seth Casey | Reporter scasey@therampageonline.com

Fresno City College has experienced a number of thefts over the fall semester, including stolen bicycles, backpacks, cellphones and even textbooks.

During the month of October, there were four reports of grand theft, four reports of petty theft, two reports of burglary, and one report of theft of personal property on campus, according to the SCCCD police daily call log.

The number of incidents has decreased compared to previous years, but students may still be vulnerable if they fail to take precautions.

SCCCD Police Chief Jose Flores said theft is often preventable when students and faculty do their part to protect their own and others’ belongings.

He also said that the the best chance police have of catching a thief and recovering property is if the incident is reported immediately or as it is in progress.

The likelihood of recovering property is greatly reduced the longer an incident is not reported.

Flores urges students to report any individual or activity that seems suspicious or out of the ordinary, stating that many of the thefts are perpetrated by individuals who are not staff or students, since the location and openness of the campus make it possible for anyone to enter.

“The beauty of an institution

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of higher learning is that it’s supposed to be an open space, so the students can enjoy that environment,” Flores said. “They take advantage of that. We don’t want to build prisons for the students, we don’t want walls… that’s why the student community and the faculty and staff need to do its part to combat these people.”

Flores insists that it is better to report a situation even if students are unsure if an individual belongs on campus or not, and allow the campus police to determine the intent and validity of the individual’s presence.

“They try to blend in and commit these crimes… they look like students, it’s hard to determine whether they belong on campus or not,” Flores said.

“Don’t be a hero, we’re not asking students to confront these people… discretely walk away and call us.”

One of the most common targets of theft on campus is bicycles, which can be prevented by the use of proper bike locks.

According to campus police, U-shaped locks are more effective and more difficult to cut through than chain and cable locks.

Flores explained how “prevention is the best strategy,” and the prevention of many thefts is possible by students being proactive and responsible with their belongings. Students can safeguard their possessions by not

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An SCCCD police flier reminds students to use U-Locks to prevent bike theft. Rampage File Photo

leaving belongings unattended, making sure valuable left in vehicles are out of sight or in the trunk, and remembering to always lock their vehicles.

As it gets colder, Flores says students will bring coats to class, and may remove them as the day warms up. Coats have also been a common target in previous years, and depositing one’s coat and other garments in one’s trunk as opposed to on one’s car seat is a much safer alternative.

Due to the campus’ lack of public lockers, Flores suggests students know their schedule, and plan accordingly, bringing only the books they need that day, and leaving valuables like laptops at home unless absolutely necessary.

Many of the incidents are reported as petty theft, which includes any theft of property

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valued at $950 or less. Flores asserts that a factor contributing to the prevalence of these crimes is Proposition 47, which passed in 2014.

The proposition reduces nonviolent offenses such as theft that does not exceed $950 from a felony charge to a misdemeanor.

Flores believes the proposition all but eliminates the deterrent of these crimes by greatly reducing their consequences and repercussions, leading to repeat offenders.

According to an article in the San Francisco Chronicle in 2016, 49 cities in California experienced an increase in crime rates in the year following the proposition passing, based on a 2015 FBI report.

However, on the FCC campus Flores says it is a communal effort

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to be proactive and vigilant, and the student population owes it to themselves and each other to look out for one another’s well-being and personal property.

This includes turning in lost property to the SCCCD Police Department so those items can be returned to their rightful owner.

Flores explained there is “no such thing as ‘finder’s keeper’s’”, and if someone neglects to turn in lost property, that too constitutes theft.

“Care about your fellow students, your faculty members,” Flores said. “We have to develop this virtual wall that lets them know we’re not going to take it, that we’re going to catch them, and law enforcement can’t do it alone— it’s going to take the whole campus community.”

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Students Show Off Mastery in Student Recital

Latin Jazz Ensemble Brings Life to FCC Theater Alejandra Flores | Reporter aflores@therampageonline.com

Gena Chambers sings and Aarne Kela plays “Non so piu cosa son, cosa faccio” by Mozart at the student recital on Wednesday, Nov. 1 in the OAB Auditorium. Photo/Jimmy Heng Jimmy Heng | Reporter jheng@therampageonline.com

A single light shined on students in the large Old Administration Building Auditorium as they performed renowned and difficult classical works in their first student recital of the fall semester at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1.

Accompanied by pianist Aarne Kela, the students performed pieces from the classical era of music. The small audience was treated to many captivating performances that displayed the students’ hard work, dedication and skills.

The recitals feature students majoring in music, which requires them to study music privately and perform in concerts, according to Larry Honda, chair of the music department.

Soprano singer Nhi Nguyen opened the night with “Spirate pur, spirate” by Italian composer Stefano Donaudy. She sang the piece in Italian. The rendition was melodious, and Nguyen’s performance showcased her training.

Next, Ryan Fromuth played “Prelude Op. 87, No. 4” on the

piano. It was slow, and somber, but very beautiful and moving.

Mezzo-soprano Gena Chambers performed “Non so piu cosa, cosa faccio” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The song is from the famed opera, “Le Nozze di Figaro” by Mozart. This song was also sung in Italian.

Pianist, Tanner O’Brien played “Sonatina Op. 36, No. 2” by Muzio Clementi. O’Brien played this upbeat tune in a brisk fashion which is formally known as “Allegretto.” The piece sounded advanced which was made apparent by the number of keys being struck and the swiftness of the music.

O’Brien said that preparing for this performance was hard and took a lot of time and effort. He said he spent the whole summer practicing this piece.

“I was pretty nervous, but I got through it,” O’Brien said. “I felt enjoyment.”

Mia Alvarez, a mezzo-soprano singer, then sang “Von ewiger Liebe” by Johannes Brahms.

She sang in German in a very energetic performance.

Pianist Jennice Bourdase played “Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI/50”

by Franz Joseph Haydn. It was a long, complex and upbeat piece with varying rhythms. Her performance evoked a fingertapping sensation.

The final performer was soprano Bernadette LaMontagne-Schneck who sang “Tendrement” by Erik Satie.

She sang the song in French and performed well, but said it required a lot of practice because memorizing other languages can be challenging.

“I’ve been learning this song since the beginning of September to get it where it is right now,” she said.

LaMontagne-Schneck said that attending recitals can be a new experience for those not used to certain music, and she hopes students who attend recitals have fun.

“Other students should come because they can see their peers and what they’re doing,” Honda said. “A lot of them don’t realize that their friends or people that they see in other classes have these talents.”

The FCC Latin Jazz Ensemble had a performance on Oct. 24th at the FCC Theatre.

The ensemble started off with the blue combo playing. It consisted of: Chris Degeneres on the alto sax, Savannah Gonzalez on tenor, Ron Ronat on trombone, and Junior Morales and Zach Gamez on guitar.

The red combo then took over by performing “Blue Blossom”

by Kenny Dorham. The instruments that were played during this performance were alto, trombone, piano, and the tenor. The piece started out with a piano solo, by Andrew Esquer.

The trombone began to play shorty after the piano solo ended, making the transition between the two sounds remarkably breathtaking.

The next piece was called “Horse Silver” by Jody Grind and it also started out with a piano solo that was followed by the tenor sax, immediately accompanied by another piano solo. The sound was different than the first piece that was played; a faster tempo.

The red combo performed right after the blue combo. This group consisted of Chris Estrada on the alto sax, John Truijillo on the flute, Jack Landeseadel on Trombone, and Matt Baradat, Karlo Rocha and Salvador Jimenez on guitar.

The Red Combo Jazz Ensemble performed a piece by Billy, arguably considered to be one of his signature tones. There

was also a piano substitution during this piece.

“Most of our Latin stuff comes from dances,” says Latin Jazz Ensemble director George Ramirez. “Jazz was the popular dance music a while back, but mainly a lot of instruments have a different kind of vibe to them.

It’s not like one’s better than the other, it’s just a whole different thing.”

The Latin Jazz Ensemble started off with a piece from composer David Torres. This particular piece changed to a very fast tempo within the first couple of seconds. Drums were played by Edgar Mascareno overtook for a couple of seconds.

The second piece they played is called “Dance of Denial” by Michael Mossman. This piece had an Afro-Cuban style that made the audience dance in their seats.

There was a great drum solo played by Mascareno and the congas shined through the music, which were played Salim Abdala.

“Generally you can see a lot of different instruments,” says Ramirez. “We have a lot more percussion instruments— instruments that are kind of unique to Latin groups.”

Ramirez added: “One thing we try to emphasize is to get the crowd dancing, even the way the group moves, because if the audience sees the musicians move, it makes them feel like they can do that too.”

‘Stranger Things 2’ Recaptures Magic Noah Villaverde | Reporter nvillaverde@therampageonline.com

When the first season of “Stranger Things” premiered on Netflix last year, it took popular culture by storm.

The series was a nostalgic tribute to the 1980s films and stories of Steven Spielberg and Stephen King respectively, with lovable characters and frightening creatures that soon became a cultural phenomenon.

Anticipation for “Stranger Things 2” reached fever pitch by the time all nine episodes premiered on Netflix on Oct. 27, and thankfully this new season did not disappoint.

The season takes viewers back to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana in 1984 during Halloween.

Our ensemble of characters include a group of middle school students, high school students and adults that live in this small town where typically, nothing happens.

Although Will is home safe and sound, he is still seeing visions of the dangerous world that is the “Upside

Down” and this leads our friends in Hawkins on yet another adventure.

“Stranger Things 2” continues to immerse viewers back into the 1980s. Not only does the fashion, technology and music display that but also the politics at the time shows that too.

Throughout the neighborhoods of this small town, we see “Reagan/Bush” and “Mondale/Ferraro” campaign signs as part of the backdrop of how Americans felt at the time.

But the reason why “Stranger Things 2” succeeds is that it digs deeper into the characters that viewers fell in love with in the first place.

In particular, this season serves as a better showcase for newly-promoted series regulars Noah Schnapp and Joe Keery who play Will Byers and Steve Harrington respectively as they steal the show.

Schnapp, who was mostly absent throughout the first season, serves as the heart of this season’s conflicts. For a young actor, he exhibits all the fear and chaos required given his dire situation.

And as for Keery, he turns his stereotypical jock persona into a surprisingly mature and capable older-brother figure for Gaten Matarazzo’s character Dustin Henderson.

“Stranger Things 2” has impeccable pacing that is nearly unmatched by other series exclusively streaming on Netflix thanks to series creators, the Duffer Brothers, approaching with a cinematic eye.

Although the season mostly soars to heights unseen in the first season, it falters in a standalone episode centered on Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven where she confronts her past.

This episode felt like a backdoor pilot for a potential spinoff series that happened to be written into this new season only to ruin the momentum of an otherwise terrific season.

Despite that episode, “Stranger Things 2” somehow brings all the intertwining storylines and characters together in an epic finale that surpasses the first season finale.

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Art Space Gallery Welcomes CSU Fullerton Professor

CSU Fullerton professor Rebecca Campbell talks about her artistic process in the FCC Recital Hall on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Photo/Ram Reyes Marco Rosas | Entertainment Editor mrosas@therampageonline.com

In Fresno City College’s Art Space Gallery, paintings, sculptures and other art works meet the minds of students.

The gallery aims to serve as a forum to provoke thought and emotion in all who step inside. It also served as a forum for artist and Cal State Fullerton professor Rebecca Campbell to display several of her art works on Nov. 3. They will be displayed through Dec. 7.

Campbell also gave an in-depth speech detailing her works and the events in her life that inspired those works in the music and speech building’s recital hall.

Some of her work showcased included a collection called “You Are Here” as well as several paintings of Campbell’s own father from a series called “The Potato Eaters.”

“You Are Here” is a series of portraits she hopes will bring attention to the lack of representation and recognition given to female artists. Campbell personally knows all of the artists and hopes to one day spread the series across the world.

“The Potato Eaters” however, is a piece that is much closer to home for Campbell, literally, as it is a piece dedicated to her family and upbringing. One painting from the series is a painting of her father so large that it was actually slightly taller than her actual father.

There were also two new sculptures featured, including “To The One I Love The Best,” a series of silk printed family documents of Campbell’s.

The piece also featured projected lights from up above that signified the passage of time and a distorted version of Van Halen’s “Jump” playing in the gallery, adding a somewhat trance-like tone.

The tone of the center piece, series.

“My Dear Becky,” was a bit more According to serious. It was four silk printed Campbell, only 20 to sheets of a letter written to 30 percent of artists Campbell by her father, detailing showcased in galleries his love for his daughter and his are women, and only simultaneous disappointment in five women made the her. list of top 100 artists “It’s always best to hear about by cumulative auction an artist’s work straight from the value between 2011 and artist,” Art Space Gallery curator, 2016.

Elena Harvey Collins, said. “It’s She also refused to really fun and you can learn a lot.” pull punches, showing According to Collins, Campbell quotes from president had been in Fresno since Nov. Trump to drive her 3, giving critiques and advice to point further about some of FCC’s art students. the scrutiny women “She’s a teaching artist, she is face, not only in the art very happy to talk to students, world. very generous in that way,” Collins “I want all kinds said. of people to see my Many art students who work, I want to hear volunteered in the gallery were from all kinds of able to interact with Campbell people,” Campbell closely and help her set up her art. said. “Showing at a Campbell gave an hour-long community college, I presentation on her inspiration got to talk to students behind her pieces and unique yesterday and it was so experiences as an artist. She gave great.” everyone in attendance a peek into her early home life with pictures Visitors chat about Rebecca Campbell’s painting “Readymade” at the FCC’s Art Space Gallery’s artist and stories about her reception on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Photo/Ram Reyes mother, father and other relatives.

Campbell showed attendees a picture of a sculpture she had made that was an oven in a wall filled with books.

She explained it was a piece inspired by her mother and her early initiative to instill education in Campbell by refusing to let the school restrict books to Campbell.

During her presentation, Campbell showed statistics when referring to to her “You Are Here” Rebecca Campbell’s “You Are Here,” dedicated to bringing attention to the lack of recognition of female artists, on display in the Art Space Gallery on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Photo/Ram Reyes

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Campus Voices Should You Unfriend Someone Because of their Political Views?

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“No, only because that doesn’t necessarily define who they are, it’s just a portion of who they are.”

Not Every Moment Has to Be Posted on Social Media Samantha Domingo | News Editor sdomingo@therampageonline.com

Living in the digital age, it’s almost impossible to avoid social media. For the most part, it works in our favor— information, friends, whatever the internet might be used for— the answer is just a click away.

However, many people tend to overshare on social media. Websites and apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat make it incredibly easy to post and share almost anything with those in your network.

The content that we share can range from major life events to the most minuscule detail that you wouldn’t normally think to share with others. This isn’t just a millennial issue— older and younger generations are prone to doing it as well.

So why is it that so many people have a compelling desire to post every aspect of their life onto social media?

On one side of the argument, the idea that keeping these memories on the internet, where they

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“No, because everyone has different opinions.

No matter what, you can’t change their opinion.”

can be accessed easily and kept forever is a great idea. Practically anyone can learn how to take a picture on their smartphone and upload it to social media in seconds, and share that moment with loved ones around the world.

It’s simpler and safer than the alternative of taking a photo of a precious memory, getting it developed, and storing it in a photo album, where it has the potential to get lost or ruined.

But there’s a downside to posting so much too: being on our phones so often and trying to capture that perfect moment for social media distracts us from truly enjoying that moment as it happens.

One example that I see happening all too often is when a group of people who are all together all post what is essentially the same picture of the same event, but at a slightly different angle.

This happens a lot in my family.

Every person has to get a picture on their phone, and so taking group pictures ends up taking half an hour, even though every photo

is almost the same. Wouldn’t it be easier to just have one person take a few pictures and share it with everyone else?

My least favorite instance of oversharing on social media is when people post videos of a concert they attended. Not only is the view partially blocked by dozens of other people also holding up their phones and recording for Snapchat, but the video produced is almost always of terrible quality in both audio and visuals as well.

No one wants to watch that.

Additionally, you might be ruining the experience for other concert-goers. Imagine trying to enjoy the show in person, but your view is directly blocked by some asshole who insists on recording the entire concert on their phone. That blows.

I get it, you’re having a good time and want to share it with everyone. But sometimes, it’s better to just put the phone down and live in the moment.

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Davante Sherman “I wouldn’t. I shouldn’t judge them from their political views— I judge them from the inside and who they are.”

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“I just have one question,” my vice principal said. “Why didn’t you fight back? Why didn’t you kick him in the balls? That’s what I would have done.”

That’s the first thing the principal said to me after reading my written statement.

She did not comment on the actions of the student athlete who had physically harassed me multiple times throughout my freshman year of high school.

She said nothing about the fact that another faculty member had witnessed one of the incidents, but did nothing.

“What took you so long to say something?” my principal asked in follow up to her first set of questions.

I don’t remember answering any of her questions, but I remember thinking I should not have said anything.

I remember feeling hopeless and stupid -- hopeless because I knew nothing would change, and stupid for thinking that coming forward would make things better.

I was right about one thing— nothing got better. My harasser received a slap on the wrist, and I changed schools. But, I was not stupid.

Stepping out and using my voice was brave. I was brave, much like the 30 million women who shared their stories through #metoo on social media.

On Sunday, Oct. 15, Alyssa

Milano called social media users to action by tweeting, “If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote ‘Me too’ as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.”

Within days, millions of men and women shared their stories via social media.

Author Najwa Zebian tweeted, “I was blamed for it. I was told not to talk about it. I was told that it

1 in 3 women will experience sexual assault in her lifetime.

43%

of victims did not report their sexual assaults because they thought nothing could be done about them.

1 in 6

men will experience sexual assault in their lifetime.

Source: The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence

wasn’t that bad. I was told to get over it.”

The voice of victims who had been silenced in the past are now being heard. #MeToo proved that truth has a power, and change needs to be made.

Activist Nick Jack Pappas tweeted, “Men, don’t say you have a mother, a sister, a daughter… Say you have a father, a brother, a son who can do better. We all can.”

We all can do better. We all need to do better.

A social change will stem from how the world decides to handle these victim stories.

In a Huffington post article, Angelina Chapin wrote, “Women can turn the whole internet into a list of ‘Me toos,’ but it won’t make a difference until men — all men — acknowledge how they perpetuate misogyny and commit to making a change.”

The movement has to go beyond the internet and lead to real world change and policies that prevent sexual harassment, policies that prevent the silencing of victims.

The Tacoma Washington News Tribune editorial board writes, “Movements ultimately fail if all they do is exhaust some righteous indignation so that people in power can return to abusive business as usual.” #MeToo cannot be deemed a success if all it does is create a storm that can later be ignored.

From Ale’s Side How to Deal With a Broken Heart Alejandra Flores | Reporter

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Heartbroken?

Same.

B r o k e n friendships and breaking up with a significant other-- heartbreak is one of the most common things people go through.

Now I’m not an expert, but I do have a few tips on how to essentially deal with this unfortunate heavy-hearted feeling.

First and foremost, you must know that being upset or sad about this is completely normal.

You shouldn’t feel the need to keep your emotions inside. Let them out. Allow yourself to feel vulnerable-- It’s not OK to keep your emotions bottled up.

I’m not saying you should become a huge mess and let heartbreak overcome your entire life.

I’m just encouraging you not to keep your emotions bottled up inside and act like you’re dealing with the situation in a way where it’s going to be unhealthy for you.

Second, you have to accept that what is done, is done. This particular person won’t be in your life how they used to be. Whether it’s a tarnished friendship or an ugly breakup, this person won’t take part in your life anymore.

You have to become accustomed to going on without them.

The good thing about life is that it goes on with or without them.

This might be a bit difficult for some people, considering we become attached to them from time they enter our lives.

Just remember that whatever the situation is, they’re not a part of your life anymore and it’s best they stay that way.

Thirdly, focus on trying to better yourself. Become interested in activities that you enjoy. For example, painting, reading or writing. If you enjoy working out, then consider working out more often.

You should try hanging out with some close friends or surround yourself with family members. If you prefer to be alone rather than being with friends then that’s OK, as long as you feel comfortable being alone.

Personally, I feel better when I go out with friends. It makes me forget about what I’m dealing with for a while.

Try to stay busy as well. Sometimes when we have a lot of things happening, we tend to be more focused on what’s making us stay busy rather than the heartache we’re experiencing at the moment.

Experiencing heartbreak is something everyone goes through— it’s just a part of life.

Getting through it takes time and effort. Being real with your emotions is extremely important and recognizing the fact that you’re not alone when dealing with this is beneficial.

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Fresno City College wide receiver Coltin Velasquez dives in for a touchdown during a home game against Laney College on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. Photo/Jorge Rodriguez

Rams’ Winning Streak Ends Jorge Rodriguez | Sports Editor jrodriguez@therampageonline.com

Carrying a three game winning streak, the Fresno City College football team wanted to make it four wins in a row against Laney College on Oct. 28.

The game, however, did not go their way and Laney handed the Rams their second home loss of the season with a final score of 30-23.

The first quarter of the game was all FCC, first with a 24-yard pass from quarterback Trey McJunkin to wide receiver Ontario Johnson and with a good extra point kick, the Rams were up 7-0.

Another TD was scored just before the end of the quarter when McJunkins’ 65-yard pass to wide receiver Markelle Raymond was caught. The following play was a two-point conversion run by kicker Evan Rios that put the up 15-0 in the first quarter.

The second quarter saw little

action on both sides, and the third quarter FCC’s offence started slow, but the defense managed to hold Laney to just three points in their first offensive drive of the second half. The score was now 15-10 and Laney seemed to have gotten the momentum in the game.

In the fourth quarter things got really interesting, because at the start of the quarter Laney managed to score a TD that tied the game up forcing FCC on the offensive.

With the ball in their own 25-yard line, FCC was looking to take the lead and close out the game, but this is when disaster struck. McJunkin mishandled the snap and fumbled the ball, which was recovered by Laney at the 15-yard line.

With Laney up 30-23 FCC was looking to tie up the game and maybe even force overtime, but even though they drove to

Laney’s red-zone, they could not convert on fourth down and turned the ball over.

Laney took over with over five minutes left in the quarter, FCC manage to force a punt, but Laney had taken the clock down to just over a minute left in the game.

FCC’s McJunkin tried a few quick passes that were incomplete, and with time running out he went for an ill-advised pass that was intercepted with about 30 seconds left in the clock. This ended FCC’s chances and gave the 30-23 win to Laney.

“We played good, but we couldn't answer in the second half,” said head coach Tony Caviglia. “We could have won this game, but they made the plays at the end, and we didn’t.

We have to move on grow from this and get better next week.”

The Fresno City College Men’s soccer team swiftly achieved victory during their game against College of Sequoias on Nov. 3.

As the first half began, both the FCC Rams and the COS Giants were on an equal-level playing field. Both teams had similar levels of offensive and defensive plays.

Unfortunately for the Rams, forward Johnny Rodriguez suffered an injury during the first quarter, taking the momentum of the Rams’ performance to a bit of a halt.

Thankfully for the Rams, the first half of the game tilted to their favor thanks to a goal scored by forward Manuel Lopez.

Lopez’s goal gave the Rams a 1-0 lead over the Giants by the end of the first half.

The beginning of the second half brought back some muchneeded momentum for the Rams to exhibit their skills on the field.

Rams midfielder Jose Aguilera amplified the Rams’ momentum to dominate the second half by scoring the second goal to increase the lead against the Giants.

As the second half continued,

the Giants put on a decent fight against the Rams, even with Giants forward Christian Ibarra scoring their first goal of the game.

However, the Giants’ efforts were not enough to withstand against the Rams’ swift offensive plays.

As both teams continued to rally the ball across the field for much of the second half, the Rams’ teamwork on the offensive helped propel midfielder Dequan Sykes to score two more goals.

The Rams emerged victorious against the Giants, with a final score of 4-1.

Despite the Rams’ victory against the Giants, head coach Eric Solberg felt that the team left more to be desired from the first half.

“I felt the team played a very mediocre first half,” said Solberg.

“We were a little too slow on the ball, despite our fortunate lead.”

Solberg also said the team started the second half on a similar level but gradually improved.

“Around the last 25 minutes, the team started moving the ball quickly,” said Solberg. “For the next game and the playoffs, we want to be aware that our opposing teams have a target on our backs to beat us.”

Fresno City College midfielder Julian Yepiz covers the ball against an opponent from College of the Sequoias during a home game on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Photo/Jorge Rodriguez

Three More Wrestling Legends Added to Hall of Fame Anthony De Leon | Reporter adeleon@therampageonline.com

October 27 was a special night for the wrestling team at Fresno City College and wrestling as a whole in the Central Valley.

The wrestling team hosted a casino-themed benefit to honor the 2017 Hall of Fame class, which included valley legends Robert Arballo, Matt Hickman and Hans Wiedenhoefer.

This year’s inductees are some of the most decorated athletes to walk through the FCC halls with accolades, including with numerous Junior College State championships, National Coach of the Year awards and League championships.

Paul Keysaw, Rams head coach, said that honoring past wrestling legends is important to not only for those being inducted, but for present and future generations of FCC Athletes.

“I think it is great to bring different generations of Fresno City College students together,” Keysaw said.

Hans Wiedenhoefer, now deceased, was the first inductee. Wiedenhoefer was a WWII veteran who is credited as “the Father of Central Valley Wrestling” for pioneering the sport of wrestling in local

schools and at FCC. the 2012 FCC championship team.

Beginning in 1959, Wiedenhoefer, who In attendance to receive the award on was a coach at FCC, helped raise the pro- his behalf were Hickman’s parents who gram to state prominence by garnering expressed gratitude to both coach Keysaw five league championships, two regional and FCC for what they did by helping their championships and two son reach his potential.

California State Junior Hickman’s father adCollege state champidressed the wrestling onships during his sevteam and challenged en-year coaching tenure. them to strive for their His two sons accepted goals and work the hardhis award on his behalf est they possibly can in and added this Hall of honor of Matt.

Fame induction alongThe third inductside his California Wresee, who was in attentling Hall of Fame and dance, was two-time the National Wrestling state champion Robert Hall of Fame inductions.

Arballo whose humble, Wiedenhoefer was rural beginnings led not the only inductee to him to wrestling greatreceive his award post-Robert Arballo ness. While wrestling humously that night.

Hall of Fame Inductee at 126 pounds, Arballo Former FCC state chamwon two individual Calpion Matt Hickman was ifornia State Communiinducted seven months ty College titles in the after he tragically died in a car accident. 1970s, which led him Fresno State and onto During his time at FCC, Hickman was a an amazing 35-year coaching career. former California Community College After winning numerous league titles state wrestling champion and a member of at the high school level, he embarked on a

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It is an honor to be inducted alongside all the other past inductees.”

decorated coaching career at the collegiate level as an assistant coach for 17 years. He was recognized as the California Assistant Wrestling Coach of the Year on three separate occasions. Arballo has also won a state championship as head coach of FCC and in 1998 was the State Community College Coach of the Year.

Arballo spoke of his journey as a young kid in Madera County and how wrestling and FCC have made two of the biggest impacts in his life.

“It is an honor to be inducted alongside all the other past inductees,” Arballo said.

The Casino Night took place after the induction ceremony and was a scene of laughter and music. Proceeds from the event will go towards helping the wrestling program.

Many of the attendees were former FCC wrestlers, which Keysaw feels is very important.

“The goal is trying to build that connection and trying to link generations,” said Keysaw, “and give not only my wrestlers, but some of these inductees a chance to meet some of these wrestlers because they were once in their shoes.”

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Wrestler, Veteran, Business Major: Miguel Ruiz Jr. Doesn’t Want to Be Pinned Down Omari Bell | Reporter obell@therampageonline.com

Miguel Ruiz Jr. might look like any other student at Fresno City College, but what makes him even more than just a student is that he’s an athlete— a wrestler on the FCC team. What’s more, Ruiz is also a veteran.

Ruiz, now 23, grew up in Madera, California. After he graduated from Madera High School in 2012, his mind was set on joining the military as a paratrooper.

He was stationed in England with the 1st battalion 503rd infantry company in the 173rd Airborne brigade for nearly four years. Besides jumping from a plane as a paratrooper, his military job was as an 11c indirect fire infantrymen or what is commonly known as mortar squad member, which Ruiz said he enjoyed doing.

“It was a great experience,” Ruiz said. “I loved it; I loved every second of it. It was a lot of tough training but [it] definitely helped

me prepare myself for the future and grow as a person as well as taught me a lot of life lessons.”

With more than a thousand universities and state schools to choose from after being in the military, Ruiz chose Fresno City College because of the wrestling program and to better his education.

“When I was in high school, I looked at the college results and Fresno City College was always up there,” Ruiz said. “I wanted to use the coaching staff here to prepare me get better to move on to a four-year college.”

Ruiz wants to transfer and use wrestling as a stepping stool to help him get into a good four-year college.

“I know if I work hard and listen to the great coaching staff we have at Fresno City College, I can get to the top of the podium by the state meet,” Ruiz said.

In addition to this, Ruiz would like to move away for college. He

said he enjoys traveling a lot and would not mind going to college in the East Coast and getting a change of scenery within the states.

Outside of the gym, Ruiz is majoring in business administration, and after he is finished with college, he would like to become a police officer.

“I loved every second of it. It was a lot of tough training but [it] definitely helped me prepare myself for the future.”

-Miguel Ruiz Jr. After Ruiz graduates from college, his plan is to come back to FCC to join the police academy.

“I know I am majoring in business,” Ruiz said, “but I would like to use it as a backup plan if I do decide to go into the police force, and something were to happen to me.”

Fresno City College wrestler Miguel Ruiz Jr. steps onto the mat during the Bill Musick Open on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Photo/Jorge Rodriguez

Fresno City College middle blocker Abbey Briggs and outside hitter Makayla Cervantes jump to make a block during a game against Cerro Coso Community College on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Photo/Jorge Rodriguez

Women’s Volleyball Defeats Cerro Coso In Three Sets Jorge Rodriguez | Sports Editor jrodriguez@therampageonline.com

With just two home games left in the regular season, the Fresno City College volleyball team faced Cerro Coso Community College at home on Nov. 3. The Rams had an easy night beating Cerro Coso in three sets 25-6, 25-7, and 25-12.

The win gives FCC an overall record of 21-5 and an undefeated conference record or 14-0.

The Rams had an easy first set with 13 kills, two errors, and 23 total attacks, finishing the set with a .478 percentage and a 25-6 win.

For the second round FCC had more resistance, but still manage to make quick work of Cerro Coso who tried, but failed to stop the Rams.

The Rams had a perfect set with no errors, 11 kills, and 23

total attacks, finishing the set with a percentage of .478 and a 25-7 score.

Cerro Coso finally put up a fight in the last set of the game when they score 12 on FCC, but still weren’t able to win the set and ending the match with a Ram’s victory.

The third set had FCC with 16 kills, four errors, and 30 total attacks with a percentage of .400, the lowest of all three sets, but still taking the set 25-12 and the match 3-0.

Head coach Kieran Roblee had nothing but praises for her players after the game, saying that setters Ally Cooper and Jenna Guinn did a nice job distributing the ball, middle blocker Abby Briggs had a nice night at the net, and outside hitters Makayla Cervantes and Katie Emmerling had a solid night in the service

line.

The Rams have have an undefeated 7-0 record at home and are carrying a nine-game winning streak going into their final two games against Columbia College on Nov. 8, and Porterville College Nov. 10 at home.

FCC is getting ready for the playoffs and are looking to continue with the success they built last season when they won the state championship.

“Our performance vs Cerro Coso was on point. We served incredibly well and our hitting efficient were two major contributors to our match success,” said Roblee. “Our tempo of play will be key for these final two CVC matches. If we can control the pace of the match, good things will come together.”

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FCC and Fresno State Come Out On Top At Bill Musick Open Jorge Rodriguez | Sports Editor jrodriguez@therampageonline.com

In its fifth year, the commemorative Bill Musick Wrestling Open was held at the Fresno City College gym on Nov. 4. The Rams had five finalists and together with Fresno State they had the most finalists in the tournament.

The Bill Musick Open tournament is held in memory of former FCC wrestling and football coach Bill Musick. The tournament is an open and allows unattached wrestlers and four-year universities to sign up.

With 10 weight classes wrestling and over 10 schools that attended, the competition was going to be tough.

FCC had 125-pounder Brandon Betancourt face Alex Hernandez-Figueroa of CSUB in the finals. Betancourt battled in a tough match, but was defeated by Hernandez-Figueroa in the third period. Betancourt placed second and in the same weight class Jacob Delgado placed sixth.

In the 133 pound weight class, FCC’s Isiah Perez faced Fresno State’s Gary Joint in the final bout.

Perez went all three periods toeto-toe with Joint, but ultimately lost and took second place.

At the 141 pound weight class final, FCC’s Aaron Mora wrestled Chris Deloza from Fresno State.

Fresno City College 149-pounder Dylan Martinez stares down his opponent during the Bill Musick Open on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

Photo/Jorge Rodriguez Mora had the advantage in the early periods, but lost it in the last period giving Deloza the win and Mora second place. Other placers in the weight class from FCC were Abraham Del Toro who placed third, and Mario Martinez who placed sixth.

One of the most exciting matches of the tournament came when Dylan Martinez from FCC met Khristian Olivas from Fresno State. The match went all three

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the best junior colleges [ARE] here and we performed pretty well.”

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periods with no clear winner; they both scored one point and so they had to go to an overtime period.

The match continued to be a deadlock, so a second overtime period was needed. Olivas scored an one-point with an escape with less than 30 seconds on the period. Martinez had to get at least one point to tie, but with the clock running out the only option he had was a take-down that

would give him two points and the match.

Martinez had just three seconds on the clock when he managed to finally get the elusive takedown that meant he would take home the victory.

Martinez took first place at the 149 pound weight class. He was the only Ram to place in that weight class.

At 157 pounds, Greg Gaxiola from Fresno State took first place and Josh McMillon and Conrad Lopez placed third and fourth respectively for FCC. In the 165 weight class, FCC’s Victor Vargas took second place, defeated in the final by Fresno State’s Isaiah Hokit. For the 174 weight class, Dominic Kincaid from Fresno State placed first and for FCC Miguel Ruiz placed fifth.

For the 184 weight class, first place went to Chance Solis from Fresno State and FCC’s Jay Johnson took fourth place. At 197, unattached Elder Cruz finished in first place and for the heavyweight class, first place went to Fresno State’s AJ Nevills and for FCC Armando Barcenas placed in third.

“We competed well today,” said head coach Paul Keysaw. “The best junior colleges [are] here and we performed pretty well.”

Women’s Soccer Team Finishes Perfect At Home And Moves Up in National Rankings Jorge Rodriguez | Sports Editor jrodriguez@therampageonline.com

In the final regular season poll of the year by the National United Soccer Coaches, the Fresno City College women’s soccer team moved up one spot is are now the number one team in the nation after handing Cerro Coso a 5-0 defeat on Nov. 7 and giving the Rams a perfect home record of 10-0.

“We started all our sophomores today, and I thought they did a good job as a unit,” said head coach Oliver Germond. “We’ve gone 20 games undefeated, and that’s special.

The Rams had control of the game throughout the entire first half, and just before the 15th minute, FCC scored the first goal of the game. Forward Ashtyn Bracamonte scored the first goal, beating the keeper and giving the Rams an early lead in the game.

Just a few minutes later, the second score of the game came from center Jasmine Garibay who

was assisted by defender Cassie Sandoval. The Rams took the lead and never gave it back, because three minutes later forward Tori Coles scored the third goal of the match assisted by Garibay.

The last goal of the first half was scored by forward Anissa Wilson who was assisted by Bracamontes.

The entire first half of the game was dominated by the Rams whose defense only allowed Cerro Coso to get a scoring opportunity once in the first 45 minutes of the game.

During the game’s halftime, there was a special acknowledgement of 12 outgoing sophomores who were playing their last regular season home game at FCC. The players received flowers and a special collage of photos from their family and friends who were in attendance.

While they were getting their flowers and pictures, there was an interview of each player recounting their best times at FCC playing in the background.

Fresno City College forward Tori Coles takes on the goalie during a game against Cerro Coso on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Photo/Jorge Rodriguez Once all the festivities were done, the second half was ready to start.

FCC continued dominating the game much like they did in the first half, with lots of offensive plays and a very solid defense.

The fifth and final goal of the match came when right wing Marisa Gularte got one past the

goalkeeper, thanks to an assist from center Mariana Ocegueda.

This made the final score 5-0, giving FCC the win.

With the win, FCC has now clinched at least a share of the Central Valley Conference title and they will finish the season undefeated at home with an outstanding 10-0. The Rams will

be looking to take the CVC title outright and finish the regular season undefeated on Nov. 10 when they face West Hills College in Lemoore.

“One of the things I always tell my players is, don’t take this for granted,” Germond said, “because you might never be in a position to go undefeated.”