Richland Chronicle February 7th, 2017

Vol. XLIII Issue 19 February 7, 2017

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DCCCD statement from Chancellor Joe May on imigration executive order The Dallas County Community College District always has been defined not by whom we exclude, but by whom we include. We do not know the impact on our students of the recent executive order regarding immigration to the United States by residents of certain countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen). We do know that at least 47 DCCCD students are from these countries.

Undoubtedly, enormous confusion has occurred around the world, in our country and within the higher education community regarding the implications of this executive order. Let me be clear: the network approach to higher education makes it necessary for us to connect our students to the resources they need as they encounter barriers to their future success. While we do not know what the impact will be on our students, we stand ready to provide and/or direct them to the resources that will help them make the most informed decisions about their personal situation.

This immigration situation is evolving and changing and, because of the many lawsuits that have been filed, it is impossible to know how it will be resolved. In spite of uncertainty, we have put in place several strategies to help expedite sharing information with students who potentially could be affected.

To help provide information in a timely

fashion, I have asked that we set up a dedicated email to address questions or concerns.

We will do our best to guide any questions we receive at internationalsupport@dcccd.edu to the appropriate resources.

We are actively assisting a number of community organizations that are both willing and able to provide support to our students or employees. We have provided a list of these resources to each college office that is responsible for international student admissions and advising. I want to thank these individuals for their willingness to meet with and listen to the concerns of our students.

We continue to monitor developments related to the order, and we are working with peer institutions, universities and national associations to understand and best address its implications and any changes that may result from pending litigation. That being said, all colleges and universities are in exactly the same situation – we are learning as we move forward, and there is no precedent for a situation of this nature.

For more than 50 years, we have welcomed students, faculty and staff from around the world. That culture of diversity and inclusiveness has become an essential component of the DCCCD community, and it is reflected in our policies, which prohibit discrimination in

VIEWPOINTS

How are you, your family members or friends impacted by the executive order concerning immigration?

Staff photo Jorge Gomez

Chancellor Joe May meets with DCCCD students, including the Chronicle staff, last Friday to talk about issues including concealed carry, the immigration ban and tuition costs.

any form. When I arrived at DCCCD in 2014, I began immediately to talk with our leadership, faculty and staff about the importance of integrating global learning into our curriculum, noting that today we live and work in an international economy.

I want to assure you that I value the diversity of our faculty, staff and students and that DCCCD is committed to fully engaging the wealth of thought, purpose, circumstance, background, skill and experiences shared in

this community.

Although the current environment related to immigration is unsettled, I remain focused on our purpose: to equip students for effective living and responsible global citizenship.

We stand with you as we continue to build a community of teaching and learning through integration and collaboration, openness and integrity, and inclusiveness and self-renewal.

Best regards, – Chancellor Joe May

– Staff writer and photos Tommy Thompson

“My parents are from Sudan. I just think it’s overall a dumb idea. I had my cousin’s wife and his kid, his 11-month-old baby, come back from Sudan and they were detained for about eight hours. They finally got out but it was just stupid because I know them personally and to have them detained for just coming back home... There is no point to that.”

–Ferris Abdalah, RCHS program

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“I am not personally affected, but I know others that are and I just don’t see the point of it – what President Trump is trying to get out of it. We’ve segregated people before and it hasn’t really helped anything, so I just don’t really see what he [President Trump] is trying to gain from this. He is just stereotyping a full race of people and a religion off of nothing.”

–Savannah Thompson, math major

“I am here on a student VISA. I come from Alexandria Egypt. I originally came here for a good education and a better life than we have in Egypt. But with the executive order I feel my future plans are bound to change, not to mention that I used to go back home for summer vacations and I had my entire family asking me not to because we know people that were refused and banned to get in the States even though they had green cards and work VISAS.”

– Esraa Elanany, software engineering

OPINION 3 President’s immigration policy draws protesters to DFW Airport York, and Boston, for the release of detainees.

HARRIS SADIQ Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport saw February 7, 2017

President Trump’s first weeks in office have been quite busy. The new commander in chief has been steadily fulfilling campaign promises through the use of executive orders. Executive orders are rules on procedure from the president that are enforced but not solidified through an act of Congress.

“Dallas is a shining example of why the hate is not going to — Candice Russell win,” So far President Trump has signed 18 executive orders on matters related to health care, the Southern border wall and other issues, the most controversial of which has been his travel ban on immigration.

The president suspended travel for three months from citizens and refugees of seven countries. These countries are spread across parts of the Middle East and Africa. They include Yemen, Sudan, Libya, Syria, Iran, Iraq, and Somalia. The executive order has come under scrutiny from citizens, families of refugees and human rights activists since these particular countries have not been the main sources for terrorism on U.S. soil.

In airports across the nation, people attempting to enter the country faced delays and detention. This led to protest in the airports of major cities, including Los Angeles, New

protests for several days in its international terminal. Hundreds of people of all ages protested in the clustered terminal with dozens of signs. They filled the hall with chants like “let them go!” and “Show me what democracy looks like!”

Stephanie McAfee and her young son were among the protesters. Wearing a shirt from the women’s march the week before, the native Texan said she was there to “let our Muslim neighbors and friends know that they’re not alone, that despite what is going on in Washington, not everyone feels that way.”

There was plenty of food to keep the energy of protester up. In fact, a handful of local restaurants offered support by providing food. One protester, Candice Russell, thought it better to not sit around upset at home so she brought pizza and water to the airport. She said “Dallas is a shining example of why the hate is not going to win. I mean have you ever seen so many different kinds of people coming together to fight for something? It’s amazing.”

Prominent city officials, including Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, were there to offer an apology. Private lawyers attempted to negotiate the release of the detainees. Eventually all were let go and some reunited with their families.

What comes next is uncertain. Some federal judges have already issued injunctions over parts of the president’s executive orders but it’s clear that these actions have already hit close to home.

Protestors huddle around a terminal for international arrivals.

Some protestors built banners on the spot.

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Stephanie McAfee displays an excerpt from the Statue of Liberty.

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February 7, 2017

Races tight this time at the Oscars RICKY MILLER Entertainment Editor

The 89th annual Academy Awards take place Feb. 26 in Hollywood at the Dolby Theater. This is the first part of a three-part series covering the Oscars for 2016.

The Best Supporting Actress race is a tough one this go around. The nominees are Nicole

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Denzel Washington, Viola Davis in "Fences."

Kidman for the surrogate mother in “Lion,” Michelle Williams as the distraught mother in “Manchester By the Sea,” Naomie Harris as the drug-addicted mother in “Moonlight” and Octavia Spencer in the based-on-a-truetale of women number crunchers in “Hidden Figures.” My pick for the winner is Viola Davis as the strong, independent woman in “Fences.”

Another tight race is for Best Supporting Actor with a quintet of strong perfor-

mances. They include Jeff Bridges as Sheriff Marcus Hamilton in “Hell or High Water,” Dev Patel as the older boy lost on a train in “Lion,” Lucas Hedges for the tough watch of “Manchester by the Sea,” and Michael Shannon as tough terminal cop with justice on his mind in “Nocturnal Animals,” and my pick for the winner Mahershala Ali as Juan, a Cuban born patriarch in “Moonlight.”

The Best Original Screenplay will probably go to “La La Land,” because the Academy has to acknowledge its darling musical. Expect Damien Chazelle to take home the trophy on this one. A slight spoiler might go to Kenneth Lonergan for “Manchester By the Sea.” Also nominated are Taylor Sheridan for the hybrid western drama “Hell or High Water,” Mike Mills for the family drama “20th Century Women,” and in the fifth position, the funky tale of “The Lobster” with writers Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthymis Filppou.

The Best Adapted Screenplay race is another constricted one as well. Unique ideas are on display with “Arrival,” “Fences,” “Hidden Figures,” “Lion” and “Moonlight.” As much as I like the other movies, I think Barry Jenkins and co-scribe Tarell Alvin McCraney will be hearing the words “and the Oscar goes to ‘Moonlight’.”

Best Animated movie will probably go to “Zootopia,” a tale of a mystery in the land

Jason Bateman voices Nick Wilde, Ginnifer Goodwin voices Judy Hopps in "Zootopia."

with anthropomorphic animals where two odd species in a bunny and a fox work together to uncover a mystery.

Also nominated are “The Red Turtle,” “Moana,” “My Life as a Zucchini” and “Kubo and the Two Strings.” My personal pick for the award would go to “Kubo,” but alas I am not a member of the Academy.

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Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in "La La Land."

“A Dog's Purpose” — This amazing slice-oflife story follows a dog's soul from dog-to-dog in this family-style dramatic tale. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Britt Robertson and "Frozen's" Josh Gad as the dog Bailey's voice. Director Lasse Hallström strikes all the right chords in this family tale.

B+

John Hurt in a scene from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".

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R.I.P John Hurt: Respected British actor passes on RICKY MILLER Entertainment Editor

John Hurt passed away last week at age 77. He died from complications of pancreatic cancer.

Hurt won a Golden Globe for his work in Alan Parker’s “Midnight Express” in 1978.

He was also nominated for an Academy Award for his work in David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” in 1980. He received a Best

Actor nomination for his portrayal of John Merrick, the disfigured man in the title.

Interesting is the fact that he played opposing sides of the government in George Orwell’s “1984” in 1984 and “V for Vendetta” in 2005. In the latter film he was the person in power, not the one being oppressed.

Listed below is a selected filmography of this multi-faceted actor who gave dynamic characterizations to all his roles no matter how big or small. The grades are for the movie itself, not necessarily Hurt’s performance.

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Part 2” (2011)

A-

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Part 1” (2010)

A-

“Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)”

B-

“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001)

A

“Hellboy” (2004)

A+

“The Hit” (1984)

A-

“Spaceballs” (1987)

C-

“Elephant Man” (1980)

A

“1984” (1984)

B-

“Midnight Express” (1978)

B-

“Alien” (1979) A+

“Gold” — Matthew McConaughey goes searching for a gold find way down south in the jungles of Indonesia. Do not expect to see any rom coms with McConaughey in the near future, because he is on his more serious streak at the moment. Also stars Edgar Ramirez (“Joy”) and "The Village's" Bryce Dallas Howard.

B

“Elle” — This odd concoction received an Oscar nomination for French actress Isabelle Huppert. It’s the tale of a video game designer who turns the tables on her attacker after being brutally raped. Directed

by Paul Verhoeven, best known for directing "Basic Instinct" and 1997's "Starship Troopers."

B-

“V for Vendetta” (2005) B-

“Jackie” — Natalie Portman is Oscar nominated for her role as Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis, whose life is examined after the death of her husband. Directed by Pablo Larrían, who also helmed another biopic last year with "Neruda." Also stars Peter Sarsgaard and the late John Hurt.

B-

“The Comedian” — Rob-

ert De Niro is a former TV star who uses his notoriety to stay relevant in the public eye. With a great cast that includes Danny DeVito, Leslie Mann, Harvey Keitel, Charles Grodin and Cloris Leachman. Directed

by Taylor Hackford.

– Ricky Miller

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Remembering George Michael … minus the scandals Although I believed I was right, the minute I made a negative comment on a friend’s Facebook page a few days after British pop star George Michael died, I dreaded getting into a confrontation.

What got me worked up was her post: “Another wasted talent.” A news article followed stating that Michael battled a heroin addiction and was rushed to the hospital on multiple occasions before he died Dec. 25. The Michael cause of death, despite reports saying it was heart failure, has not been made official. The results would take several weeks.

I saw her statement to be the equivalent of dancing on someone’s grave. “Maybe if Michael had not gotten into drugs, he’d still be here” the post implied. It made me wonder if, when finding out someone she knew died prematurely from diabetes, cancer or heart disease, she said to herself, “if only he/she avoided the junk food, watched their diet and exercised ... ‘Another wasted life’.” I immediately responded to her post citing the pop

star’s battles with his sexuality, depression, 1987 hit, “I Want Your Sex” and viewedit drug addiction and skirmishes with the law. as just another attempt to drum up needThe issues were nothing new. I listed previ- less controversy. Then it dawned on me that ous musicians and Hollywood actors whose Michael did a number of songs I actually liked, personal demons had gotten the best of them. including the 1984 single, “Careless Whisper,” Fans of the entertainment industry were written with songwriting partner Ridgeley at familiar with the sordid stories, but those 17. It was the lyrics that struck a chord with stories weren’t what mourners chose to his fans.

“I’m still a bit puzzled why it has made such remember. When social media spread the news of Michael’s death, fans laid wreaths, flowers an impression on people. Is it because so many and memorial cards outside his two residences people have cheated on their partners? Is that why they connect with it? I have no idea, but in north London and Goring, England.

Fans did what they had done so many times it’s ironic that this song - which has come to before in 2016 after learning of the deaths of define me in some way – should have been music icons David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Prince, written right at the beginning of my career Michael said Leonard Cohen and others. They posted when I was still so young, " Michael’s lyrics to his hit songs and YouTube in an interview with The Big Issue.

There was Aretha Franklin’s 1987 videos of concert performances on Facebook Grammy Award winning song, and recalled his “I Knew You Were Waiting work as an LGBT rights campaigner “Fans of the entertainment (For Me),” that I later learned and his involvement industry were familiar with he performed with Franklin as a duet. I didn’t appreciate with HIV/AIDS the sordid stories, but those Michael’s slow-moving ballad, charities. a Fool” until after he Michael’s passstories weren't what mourn- “Kissing was gone. ing didn’t hit me If Michael was fighting the immediately the ers chose to remember.” demons of drug addiction in his way the deaths of final days, those battles are over Bowie, Frey, Prince and Cohen did. I saw the singer/songwriter now. He is likely somewhere jamming on a and record producer as a one-hit wonder with stage in the next world with fellow musicians the song “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” Bowie, Cohen, Frey and Prince and collaboperformed with Andrew Ridgeley as the Brit- rating on some new song. Whatever the case, it’s not his 1988 hit, “Monkey,” which reportish rock band, Wham!

I was even less impressed with Michael’s edly detailed the singer’s battles with drugs.As

George Michael

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for that war of words I was expecting to get into with that friend of mine on Facebook, she posted back saying what I wrote was well said, adding that it breaks her heart when so much talent is lost due to drug addiction.

- Joe Stumpo

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Making our countries known: Flags that identify us

MARIA ETETERE ABAGA

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The colorful display of flags in the Richland library is a symbolic representation of the college’s rich diversity. Originally, the idea of hanging the flags came from Carole Johnson, former library director.

In the beginning, the flags represented the countries of students attending Richland in 1988. They currently serve as an aesthetic accent to the architecture of Richland’s library that evokes the colorful diversity of the college’s pluralistic and multicultural world.

According to the dean of Educational Resources, Laura McKinnon, there are 130 countries represented on campus and 79 languages spoken, but only 47 flags can be hung at one time along with the five permanent flags on the west wall (Richland, City of Dallas, State of Texas, the United States and the United Nations), which are never rotated.

Currently, four new flags are added every year. They represent the countries with the largest number of international students enrolled on campus. These official flags are recognized by the United Nations and purchased through Allied Flags. The cost varies but generally runs from $50 and up.

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Demonstrators at DFW airport protest immigration policy.

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The flags of many nations hang in the library.

The location of the flags makes them easy to be seen. In the fall of 2016, the east wall featured 21 flags including Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Angola, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China and Columbia.

On the west wall hang 25 flags including Congo, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guyana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait and

Lebanon.

As a representation of the Richland’s international student body we generally received positive comments from our students regarding the flags, but occasionally receive complaints that range from a particular country not being represented to students requesting certain flags come down,” McKinnon said. “The display’s intent is not to provide a current, all-encompassing, universally accepted array of particular flags. Such an effort would be more involved and more costly than the college can afford and would miss the point of this display.”

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Representatives from Richland College, Texans Can Academies and partners at Garland Can Academy ribbon cutting.

JOYCE JACKSON Copy Editor

Richland College is partnering with the new Garland Can Academy at Arapaho Road Baptist Church to offer adult education, literacy/English as a Second Language (AEL-ESL) and General Equivalency Degree (GED) courses at the church.

All classes are free, open to the public and are taught by Richland’s continuing education faculty.

“Through these AEL-ESL and GED courses offered by Richland College, individuals seeking to acquire English language skills, enhance literacy, expand employment

opportunity and open doors to future college access and degree and certificate completion now have guided pathways to achieve dreams of better, more prosperous lives for themselves, their children and our community,” said Zarina Blankenbaker, Ph.D., and Richland’s executive vice president for academic affairs and student success.

Gary Hensler, Richland’s dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Training, said “Our partnership with Garland Can Academy is an extension of the programs we offer on our main campus. We are excited to extend our offerings to groups in our community beyond the physical confines of the campus so we may better serve our constituents.”

The Garland Can Academy provides oppor-

tunities for students to fulfill their dreams and remove barriers that keep them from getting an education. Current enrollment is 165 students with the possibility of up to 300.

The Texans Can Academies have a network of 13 charter schools across Texas, that operate tuition-free. That includes open enrollment and the choice of public high schools.

Its mission is to provide the highest quality education possible for students so they can attain economic independence.

Those who are interested in AEL-ESL or GED classes should call the Richland Continuing Education office at 972-238-6145, go to rlcce@dcccd.edu or seek more information about the academy at texanscan.org/schoolsand-programs/garland.

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February 7, 2017

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Beyond Super Bowl, this week in local and major league

Tru Grit Richland wrestling finished fourth out of 16 teams at the Western National Duals in St. George, Utah the weekend of Jan. 27 and 28.

Wins over USC, Fresno State, and Montana Tech put Richland in the semifinals against the eventual champion, Grays Harbor out of Washington State. Richland lost 36-24, and they were Gray's Harbor's closest match of the tournament. Richland recorded four pins in this match. Another loss to Wayne State 31-27 put the Ducks in fourth place. Two wrestlers were undefeated, Maripo Gasarabaga at #141, and James (Tre) Moore at #157.

The Grapplin Ducks will be at Texas A&M in College Station for the NCWA Texas State Duals on Feb. 11 right after the Longhorn Classic in Austin.

The men's basketball team is on the hunt for another Metro Athletic Conference (MAC) title. The T-Ducks are right behind Eastfield, Mountain View and conference leader North Lake. Richland defeated Southwestern Christian University JV, 86-81 on the first

day of February. The T-Ducks shot 36 of 65 from the field, seven from three point range.

Forward Chris Murphy led the way with 27 points shooting 13 of 15. Plus Murphy added in seven rebounds and two assists. Forward Wesley Franklin scored 10 and dished out three assists, five rebounds and two steals.

The T-Ducks will wrap up the season with rematches of the other Dallas County schools.

Head coach Jon Havens clearly stated that it could be anybody's year to win the MAC title because there's so much parody in the league. A lot different from a couple of years back where Richland was tops in the nation all around. Havens said that, "The biggest game on our schedule is the next one. So we have to try to prepare each day like if it's our last and biggest game of the season."

College basketball tournaments are right around the corner with Baylor, Kansas, Gonzaga and defending national champion Villanova as the four top seeds. This is by far one the best basketball seasons in Baylor's history. But as usual, you really can't depend on the NCAA tournament. Millions of fans had their brackets busted in the first three days of the tournament, so why bother filling that stuff out?!!

Lastly, there were talks about the NFL's Raiders, if plans to relocate to Las Vegas fail then San Diego could be front-runner to pick up the franchise. But like I said in the previous issues of the Chronicle, that stadium in San Diego is a mess!!

For the first time in decades, Los Angeles now has two NFL teams since the Chargers left San Diego. Of all places, the Chargers will play in a smaller, soccer-friendly stadium in Carson, California that seats up to 30,000.

That was very thoughtless of them.

Well, Major League Soccer is rapidly becoming a very big North American sports league.

They now have ‘22 teams including two new franchises, in Atlanta and Minneapolis. By 2018, the league will add a second Los Angeles club and possibly a franchise in Miami.

By 2020, the MLS will have 26 teams and by maybe 2021 or ‘22, they'll have 28.

Well, while you're at it, go for 30 teams like all the other leagues. Since San Diego and St. Louis doesn't have football teams anymore, let those two cities have their own........futbol team.

-Tru Armstrong

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Richland soccer players sign with universities

Feb. 14 Noon to 1 p.m. i

Valentine’s Day party El Paso lounge

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Richland Big Band Jazz Ensemble Cafeteria Stage, El Paso Hall

Above: Left to right: Sergio Lara, Mikkel Rohde and Sam Scott.

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Feb. 1 was National Signing Day at high schools and community colleges across the country. National Signing Day marks the deadline set by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that officially binds

athletes to play for a university team. Three Thunderducks from soccer teams, (one from the women’s team and two from the men’s team) signed with different but distinguished colleges. Both the men’s team and women’s soccer teams have seen success during the fall semester.

In particular, the men’s team became national champions by winning the NJCAA Division

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III championship for a sixth time in the club’s history.

Sergio Lara, with a leading number of goals scored, signed with Midwestern State University. Mikkel Rohde was national player of the year and committed to the University of Kentucky. On the women’s team, Sam Scott decided to play as a Lion for Texas A&M Commerce.

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