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Give Blood Today… Save a Life Tomorrow

By Celeste Reynoso Reporter

Every two seconds there is a patient who needs a blood transfusion. There are 38% of people in the United States who are eligible to donate blood. Only about 5% of people actually donate. Students attending Victor Valley College (VVC), should take interest in donating at the local Lifestream Donor Center in Hesperia.

Students on campus should donate. Francesca Camarena, from LifeStream, said, “Our mission statement is to help save lives for people in need

through donors.”

Blood is composed of three main components and those are: red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. While getting blood drawn, for platelets and plasma it takes about 2 to 3 hours.

For this reason, the donor gets hooked up to a machine and the blood goes through a process. This process starts to separate the components and returns the components not

needed back into the body.

Palates are very important to donate because it expires within five days including the process it goes through. For whole blood, the process takes about an hour.

For this reason is that the donor needs to register, have a screening and miniphysical, donate, and the re-energize in the canteen area. This type of blood expires within 90 days. The donor is going to want to eat and drink plenty of water, before going

Too “DAMN” Good By: Kim Avelino Reporter

Kendrick Lamar left his fans once again shocked with the release of his newest album DAMN. Kendrick Lamar is a Compton raised, new-generation rapper who has a tendency to connect his lyrics to his fans. His three hit singles “LOVE”, “LOY-ALTY”, and “HUMBLE” made the album DAMN successful.

Kendrick Lamar was previously known as K-Dot before changing his stage name to Kendrick Lamar. He stated during a radio interview that he change his stage name to Kendrick Lamar because he wanted his audience to know his music reflected on the person he is. Kendrick Lamar was raised in Section 8 Housing and on wel-

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fare. Even though his at home situation wasn’t the greatest, he managed to be a straight A student and graduated from Centennial High School with honors. It is satisfying to see an artist succeed after a coming from rough roads the tone of this does not match the rest of the article please spell check before submitting to editors Kendrick Lamar’s single “HUMBLE” was the first to ever make it to the Billboard Hot 100 number one as a lead artist.

DAMN was released by Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records in April 2017. Lamar was nominated for seven awards at the 60th Annual Grammy; Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video for “HUMBLE”. He won a total of

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five awards at the Grammys ceremony for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video and Best Rap Song Performance. In an interview from MTV News’, Gaby Wilson, Lamar confirms a fan theory. He talks about how DAMN was meant to be listen to backwards.

He mentions about the contradiction and the duality of the album.

Listening to the album backwards does indeed give out a new vibe and we can hear the contraction to that specific order. It’s confusing to hear Lamar rap about being “HUMBLE” but then hearing him brag about royalty and how it’s in his “DNA”. Nonetheless, we can hear how he tries to show positivity Continued on Page 10…

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in to donate. Fainting is possible.

The blood a donor donates will then go through a process of labs. Lifestream has many contracts with hospitals all throughout Southern California. The hospital your blood transfers too are the local and trauma centers. Trauma centers are important because it is where all the patients with major accidents go to. For example, traumatic car crash injuries, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, brain trauma, and horrible burns. One pint of blood can save three lives.

On average, there are about 25 to 30 people who donate a day at the Victorville center according to Francesca Camarena. In the aftermath of the Las Vegas concert shooting, she explained how there was about 180 people who donated a day. There was so many teenagers and adults that she would have to send them away perhaps to another Lifestream Center. Last semester, Lifestream visited VVC three times. Not as many people donated blood.

To donate blood, Lifestream is open every day from 7:30am-3:00pm Monday-, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, and 9:00am-4:30pm Tuesday and Thursday. Students, look for the Lifestream RV out by the Students’ Activity Center this semester. Donors can give a precious gift to the receiving end. Every time Lifestream is on campus, donate for the right cause.

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ASB Student Elections By: Leticia Stevens Reporter

It is that time of year, where the Associated Student Body is coming to terms to set its precedence for the new academic school year. Starting on March 5th, the election packets will be available for students to pick up from the ASB office upstairs in the Student Activities Center. These packets will be available until the official turn in date on April 9th and will need to be turned into the ASB office by or before 4:30 p.m. Students who qualify will have a little over a month to have their full packet complete which will include: the ASB Election Code, ASB Constitution, Application, and papers that will require signatures by a minimum of 150 registered VVC students. Running candidates must meet the requirements which include being an ASB registered student, being registered in six or more units, and having a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.

The Peak

Once students have turned in their election packets, the run will still not be over. All candidates that are in the running to be a part of the 20182019 council will look forward to a few more events. Such events will include attending a mandatory candidate meeting that will be available at different times throughout the day so that there is no reason any candidate should not be able to attend. After the mandatory meeting, they will be able to start campaigning on April 16th through the 20th. On April 23rd and 24th, students will be able to do their Candidate Forum in the Student Activities Center to really show what they’re all about. The day.” The bags are usually filled with items that would sustain a student throughout the day: breakfast, lunch, a

By: Cindy Bliss Reporter

The Peak, is the Victor Valley College Food Pantry on campus. It’s located on the second floor of the Student Activities Center Building 44 Room 9. The Peak opened its doors on Monday, August 28, 2017.

“This is a collaborative venture between the ASB council, the financial aid department, Student Equity and Success, and the VVC Foundation”, states David Perez, Student Body President. “The entire ASB council, worked as a team to organized and fill 1,000 bags prior to opening

beverage and snack. Including foods that are microwavable.

The items that are filled in the bags are all dependent on what has been donated or purchased by the specific departments.

Roussaila Hamilton, a student worker, states, “The Peak

elections will take place on two days: Tuesday, May 8th and Wednesday, May 9th from 9am to 5pm on both days. If there is a need for a Runoff Election to take place, it will be held on Wednesday, May 16th of the following week. In such a case, the future candidate results will be announced on Wednesday, May 23rd. If there is no need for a Runoff Election, then the results will be announced on Wednesday, May 16th.

Most students are unaware of the significance that being a part of the Associated Student Body holds. ASB stands on the behalf of VVC students by representing all aspects of their needs, wants, and ideas for the future. Being a part of

such a council gives anyone and everyone the ability to be the voice that is heard for the majority of the students that aren't listened to. The positions that are on council allow different students from different departments around the school be listened to. This allows for representation of students to be held from all different perspectives which comes back to the core of where student government is taking place. Without the students, there would be no Victor Valley College, and it is important to always take the students voice in first. Such an opportunity like this should not be taken for granted. This year, the ASB Advisor Robert Sewell has commented saying,” This year we will also be taking a different reach to get students invoalved including giving them further information about ASB through student emails.” If any VVC student is interested in joining ASB and qualifies for candidacy, now is your time.

is a great place here on the VVC campus. What it offers really helps a lot of students. I am thankful to be working here and to be part of this establishment that has the potential to help so many.”

Gabriel Kelvin, a student worker, states, “It is a member of the High Desert Food Collaborative as one of its top distributors and has received personal food donations from WalMart, Stater Brothers and the Program Director of Community Action Partnership San Bernardino. In the fall, it averaged nearly 500 food bags per week to needy students and serves and serves all students currently enrolled here at VVC”.

Amanda Laney, the Administration Secretary of the Marketing Department, explained, “We receive food from Food Banks such as 2nd Chance of Hesperia as well as other food banks, and donations. We bag 4 items per bag with a variety of nonperishable items.”

The sign-up process is easy, requiring only a current student ID, a registration statement, being registered in the current semester, and a first-time user form that they receive at the pantry.

Hours of Operation are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10A.M to 3P.M. No student should have to go a day hungry and The Peak is just another way that VVC continues to equip their students for success.

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Avenues to Success at VVC By: Ty-lesha Jones Reporter

Victor Valley College has many ways for a student to succeed in life. One area in particular is the medical field.

The medical field is one area that many families, communities and individuals look at as being highly respected. If you are looking for success and job stability, the medical field is highly recommended. VVC offers a great selection of programs in the medical field for students to choose from. The amazing programs offered at VVC are the Nursing program, E.M.T program and The Fire Academy.

VVC offers an Associate’s degree in Nursing. It has gained an awesome reputation itself. It gained its reputation

by providing instruction and training to produce competent, knowledgeable nurses to send out into its communities. Register Nursing.org has ranked Victor Valley College nursing program among the best in the state.

After speaking to Janae Jones a VVC nursing student, it was clear that she enjoys her experience and feels very competent in her field.

The EMT program at VVC also comes highly recommended when students are

looking to make a career choice. This program includes training in recognition of signs and symptoms of illnesses and injuries and the appropriate treatment applications.

The EMT program produces some of the best Emergency Medical Technicians.

Among the successful students

that has graduated from the program is the 22 year old son of Michelle Brown. Brown is currently the Chief Nursing Officer at Victor Valley Global Medical Center. Mrs. Brown was a great support of VVC’S alumni. Her son is an alumni of the Paramedic program at the college.

VVC offers a Fire Technician Program.it provides training and educational opportunities for students to become eligible for employment as a part time firefighter. This program is a rigorous 9 unit class and is also the prerequisite for entrance into the Fire Academy. It is the first and only institution in San Bernardino County to offer the validated Physical Abilities Test.

Coach Johnson, an inspiration to us all.

By: Jason Hernandez Reporter

Victor Valley College's Head Basketball Coach, Troy Johnson, was an inspiration to all. His passion for the game was rarely seen in the junior college basketball world and was adored by all of his play-

ers. Players on his team reminisce about him, one even stating, “He was a competitor and it was contagious.” On January 9, 2017, Coach Johnson, 45, passed away from a heart attack, leaving the team in the hands of assistant coach, Troy Hall. Hall stated in an interview with the Daily Press that Coach Johnson, “Was truly a good man. He truly loved the kids and community. His focus was preparing kids for the next level, with education first.

He made sure every one of his players graduated and was a better man after leaving the pro-

gram.” When asked about what separated Coach Johnson from the rest of his previous coaches, one of his players stated, “He genuinely cared about the team as players and individuals on and off the court.” Johnson was on pace to lead the men’s basketball team to their best record in recent years, as they were 11-5 in Johnson’s third season with the program.

Telling their favorite memories of Coach Johnson, each player had a different memory to share. From joking around in the gym, giving out nicknames, and telling his players how proud he was of them after games. Coach Johnson’s impact in the minds of these young men could not be understated. Some relied on him for a daily laugh, others for a caring face in their normal-day lives. Whatever his players needed, Coach Johnson pro-

vided. One soon-to-be graduate wishes he was still around to advise him on what school to transfer to. Johnson made these men his most important project, and any person who spent time around him realized that.

Coach Johnson changed the way the VVC Men’s Basketball team operates. One player stated, “He made the program competitive,” followed by another who claimed “He turned the program from just basketball to a family.”

Johnson did not limit his players, he let them play their own game which meant the world to his players. Through his teachings, his players realized that they needed to not only push themselves, but push each other to be truly competitive. Coach Johnson will never be forgotten or the impact on the players and program he worked with.

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What Diversity Means to VVC

By David Perez Reporter

This year, the Victor Valley College Diversity Committee was tasked with heading the activities for Black History Month. One of their ideas was to send 40+ students to the premiere of the ne Black Panther movie showing at the local Cinemark. One of the ideas the committee had for passing out the coveted cinema tickets, was to have our Public Relations department send out a mass email to all enrolled students, asking them to write a paragraph about what diversity meant to them.

Diversity to so many means so much more than just celebrating Black History Month, or Women’s Awareness. Diversity means sharing our cultures, our experiences, our ideas. A world that doesn’t celebrate those differences, a world that chooses to stifle the voices that call from outside of the social norms is a world that is destined to implode into its own blindness. We cannot celebrate our diverse communities while at the same time making laws that would keep out those that would complete our true mission for diversity.

Our mission of acceptance, inclusion, and education.

We are who we are as a nation because of the merging of different cultures and rituals. Our foods have been shaped by families whose trees started across the oceans. Whose traditions have changed the way we view commerce, the way we celebrate or children’s birthdays. Our foundation is littered with the lives of men and women that came from opposite sides of the world in the hopes of bringing those distant lands together. Bringing peace to those that would be born in war. Our diversity makes us care for more than our own lands, or our own citizens.

Diversity means enjoying coffee from Africa with pastries from Denmark. It means living in the High Desert and eating an authentic Pizza dinner with a woman from Germany. Diversity means that when we make laws, they encompass a core beliefs that every human-being will be covered by this law no matter their origin of birth or color of skin. Diversity by definition means a mixture of differences, different beliefs, different ethnicities, and different races. With all of those differences, what it has actually done is brought us all together as one human-race celebrating our diversity in the hopes of empathy and understanding.

That is what “Diversity” means to VVC.

New Name. New Outlook. New Style By: Anna Buck Reporter

Great changes are being made here at Victor Valley College. The new Access Resource Center, formally known as the Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS), is located in building 50. On April 18th at 9a.m, Access will be hosting a kick-off lunch to celebrate the new name change, where they will conduct a student contest that will allow VVC students to put their creative spin on the design logo for the new name change. The Access Resource Center provides equal educational opportunities for all and

is available to the entire campus community, not just for those who are a part of the program. They promote equality, diversity and change at VVC. A reason for the name change was to unify all students at VVC by not labeling or singling out anyone based on a disability and becoming informed about the program.

Access Director, Cathy Ekpo, stated, “Students in the access program, they’re not access students, they’re Victor Valley College Students, you belong to the campus just like every other student.” She is dedicated towards making changes within the program that will enhance it. Ekpo and staff are motivated in helping students achieve their goals towards obtaining a college education with dismissing any stigmas about the program.

Counselor, Sherri Pierce,

is committed in helping students and explains that some students might be hesitant towards becoming involved in the program and do not utilize accommodations that will help them towards a successful college experience. She states, “One reason is because students that are new to VVC think they will be separated from the main campus, main courses and college life and that they are going to be singled out in some way.”

Coursework and expectations are the same for all students regardless if a student is in the program are not.

Pierce’s message to the students of VVC is, “I believe everyone has differences, disabilities and abilities, the key is to find what your niche is, what is it that you excel at, what do you shine at, everybody has a place and we need to stop singling people out and I want to encourage everybody. We are all on this planet together, we need to find our strengths and celebrate those strengths and stop dividing each other.”

Counselor and LD Specialist, Jacqueline Stahlke, gave an insight into the accommodations and services the Access Resource Center has to offer.. The program offers academic, vocational and personal counseling; priority registration, note taking assistance, and electronic books, which are available based upon approval.

Stahlke states that, “Access is essential for VVC whether you have a student who has a disability or not because individuals who have a disability have a voice on campus and need to be heard if we excluded them, then it would be like excluding any other population on campus. We provide an equitable shot at being successful.” Her motivation to help students has helped her receive funds for an iPad Bar, which is still in the beginning stages. The new iPad Bar, which was supported by Student Equity, will come with new iPads at each station, is wheelchair accessible and will provide students with a new learning environment.

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Southern Cookin’ in Southern California By: Michelle Confer Grits, country fried steak, homemade buttermilk biscuits, turnip greens, and baked apple dumplin’ are a few of the southern cuisine items available at the first Cracker Barrel in the state of California.

Cracker Barrel was founded in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1969; The Victorville location marks Cracker Barrel’s 649th location across 45 states and is located on restaurant row off

store has been thoughtfully selected based on research into the history and culture of the area.

In the Victorville store you will find décor walls that honor the area’s geography and landmarks, region’s distinct agricultural products, legacy of Route 66, and the area’s contribution to the film industry and education.”

Upon opening its doors in Victorville on February 5th,

of the 15 freeway; on Bear Valley Road. The highly anticipated restaurant and old country store offers an array of items where customers are able to shop in the country and vintage retail shop while waiting to eat. From specialty food items, quilted blankets and coffee mugs; to home décor, cookbooks, and clothing.

Their restaurant décor is exclusive to the vintage look of the restaurant.

Antique signs purchased at auction from the establishment were purchased to represent Southern California and have historical significance. According to the manager of corporate communications, Breeanna Straessle, “The décor found in our Victorville

Straessle mentioned, “On opening day, guests started lining up at midnight. At 6 a.m. when the doors opened, we had 150 guests in line. Within the first half hour of opening, we started running a wait time of one hour. As of 12 p.m., we were at a two and a half hour wait.”

Cracker Barrel included a job readiness workshop for the locals in the area on opening day and has officially announced that the second California location will be opening in Sacramento Summer of 2018. Due to the large de-

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mographics of the state of California, the restaurant also anticipates opening an additional three or four more locations across the state within the next two years.

What sets Cracker Barrel apart from other Southern cuisine themed restaurants is the experience that they offer.

Cracker Barrel wants all of their guests to feel like they are “home away from home.” With that in mind, Cracker Barrel’s mission has always been about giving back to the community and being there as a helping hand for the needs of people. The restaurant not only offers traditional southern comfort foods and a

warm family welcome atmosphere, but is committed in working with and giving back to the community. Cracker Barrel offers an exclusive scholarship program through Victor Valley Community College which grants $10,000 for students interested in restaurant management. Along with their scholarship program, Cracker Barrel is proud to support our U.S. military and their families. According to their website, Cracker Barrel has partnered up with “Operation Homefront, the USO, the National Military Family Association, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, United through Reading, and the National Museum of the United States Army, among many others.”

Photos courtesy of Cracker Barrel

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Get to Know Your Fellow Rams By: Victoria Jones Reporter Kayla Malveaux is a Fire Science major at Victor Valley College. While balancing work and play, Kayla has found a calm medium in studying on her free time.

When asked what she is looking forward to for the Spring semester, Kayla responded with, “I will be finishing up to receive my degree so I am glad that all my hard work is paying off!”

Her supportive friends and family have carried her on her trip to By: Anna Buck Reporter

Adriana Pardo will be graduating June 2018 and hopes to be accepted into the nursing program at Victor Valley College. Her determination, sacrifice and a solid By: Keith Fox Reporter

Bryce Mobley is a Fire Technology Major currently enjoying his last semester at Victor Valley College.

After his time at VVC, Mobley hopes to find a stable job with correlating income, and a career in relation to the major he is studying. It would seem fitting as an employee of local California Parks & Recreation that his favorite animal is a wolf. Mobley enjoys

success. What she plans on doing after Spring semester is transferring to Long Beach State. Her uplifting spirit and God have guided her in her career. A few inspirational words she shared for students continuing were, “ Make sure to prioritize and focus on the finish not where you start.”

foundation of faith and family is an example of what has helped her towards achieving success at VVC. One of the most difficult times for her was the year her father died.

That time in her life was the most challenging. She explains, that she misses her father each day and that she continues pressing forward in his honor and memory. She also wants to be a role model for her son and fellow students. Pardo mentions, “I have learned so much and I want to continue learning even more”. snowboarding when he can, hanging out with friends, and taking time every now and then to kick-back and relax In accordance to his preference in observation of this year’s World Cup, Mobley responded: “Not a big soccer fan, but if I had to, Brazil.” Mobley continues a path towards success for VVC Alumni past, present, and future, to be proud of.

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Stephanie Ramos also known as Fanny is a hard working Victor Valley College student. She is 20 years old and has attended VVC for about two years. When Fanny is not busy with school or sports she enjoys watching movies especially scary ones.

Her favorite shows to watch on Netflix are Stranger Things and Grey’s Anatomy. Fanny By: Ariel Barrington Reporter

Cindy Camano is a psychology major at Victor Valley College. With so much to learn in class she says she cannot wait for some free time during Spring Break. Spring.

Cindy says she has multiple plans to fit the By: Celena De Leon Reporter

Jasmine Montano is a 22 year old student at Victor Valley College. She is majoring in biology with an emphasis in animal science. Montano aspires to become a veterinarian because she has a huge passion for helping others as well as a big love for animals.

The love that she has for animals is also translated into her lifestyle choices, as she chooses to not eat meat. She explained that being vegetarian was one of the easiest

has always had a passion for sports everyone who has seen her play can say that she gives her best. Unfortunately, she suffered an injury in her knee causing her to get surgery. However, surgery did not stop her from pursuing her degree in Kinesiology.

For this semester of Spring 2018 Fanny hopes for the semester to go by fast.

She said, “It’s stressful but learning is fun”. Fanny looks forward to learning through every experience and making herself the best she can be. most fun throughout that week.

Her first plan is to flee the High Desert and go with a few friends to Six Flags. Her next plans comes with a laundry list of movies she hopes to see. To wrap up the week she plans to spend quality time with her family.

As a student so focused on her future career it is great to have a small break to refresh Cindy and inspire her to finish the semester off with a bang. things she ever decided to do because of her moral reasons. “ I’m a huge believer in people spreading kindness. It’s so underrated these days and if more people just practiced being nicer to each other and respectful, then this world would be better.” she said.

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Get to Know Your Fellow Rams By: Laura Mazariegos Reporter

Juliet Romero is a student at Victor Valley College who is majoring in math and science and plans on becoming a respiratory therapist. She is expected to graduate Spring 2018 and she is most looking forward to being done with the prerequisites for the respirato-

ry program. She states, "I’m super nervous but excited at the same time because if I’m accepted, this summer I start the respiratory classes, and I get to buy myself a stethoscope!"

Romero is taking physiology and microbiology.

"Anatomy was really hard in the winter because I would go Monday through Thursday, it was really hard because I wasn’t spending much time with Emma" Emma is Juliet's one year old daughter and her husband, Luis She said “She is truly blessed with all the love and support she gets from her family.” Her words of encouragement to other students would be to "to never give up"

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Leo Juat is a Nursing student in his second semester at Victor Valley College. In his spare time, Juat enjoys the comfort of his longtime girlfriend, playing video games, and playing in competitive basketball leagues.

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Kimberly Aguilar is an 18 year old freshman at Victor Valley College. Aguilar is really looking forward to spending her time volunteering with as many of the Associated Student Body hosted events as possible. Kimberly does believe that anything is possible when it comes to reaching her goals. Goals that include receiving her Associate degree in History to transfer to California State University- Fullerton. At CSU Fullerton Aguilar wants to attain her

“Basketball has always been number one to me, and I can’t imagine life without it.” To Juat, family is everything, and his girlfriend has become one in the same to him.

Juat is geared towards completing the spring semester 110%.

Bachelors and Masters degree to teach at a High School level. When asked about her feelings of the future Aguilar said, “ I have doubt that I can make anything possible in the future with a good attitude and support from family and friends.”

By: Kimberly Quintanilla Reporter

Lucia Munoz, a 20-year-old student who has been attending Victor Valley College for two years. She would be best described as hardworking, sweet, and lover of God. Her favorite class that she took at VVC was a singing class. When asked what she’s most looking forward to in the spring semester, she responded, “I’m most looking forward to finishing my last semester at VVC and By: Michelle Confer Reporter

Dallie Pichotta is a 19 year -old sophomore at Victor Valley College whom is currently majoring in English. This spring marks Pichotta’s final semester with VVC and she’s hopeful for a smooth transfer into Cal State San Bernardino in the Fall of 2018. Pichotta hopes to become a high school English teacher where she aims to help students with their grammar and overall sentence structuring. “I was a grammar police when I was younger. I want to help kids communicate effectively. AltBy: Ryley Guthrie Reporter

Jade Phillips is an 19 year old art major at Victor Valley

finally getting my associate degree.” Munoz has applied to two colleges: San Diego State, and Cal State Fullerton. She hopes to get accepted into Fullerton. After earning her degree at VVC, she wants to major in Speech Therapy at Cal State Fullerton. She would also like to help in whatever field she is needed in, with both adults and children, because she loves to help people.

hough Pichotta has had an overall good academic experience at VVC, she feels that the community college can improve in how the school takes in high school students, how they handle transcripts, and how the counseling office schedules appointments for the students.

College. Philips is a big fan of anime as well as the Star Wars movie series and is looking forward to their next installments in the franchise. What she is looking forward to most this semester is her U.S History class because she really loves learning about history.

She is also looking forward to her public speaking class because she has some friends in the class which will allow her to improve an essential skill.

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A Whole New World of Monsters By: Mitchell Bovee Editor

The Monster Hunter franchise is a long running game developed by Capcom, the creators of other successful franchises such as Street Fighter and Mega Man. However, in the over 14 years of the series’ history, it has never managed to capture western audiences as much as it does in Asian territories. A steep learning curve, and numerous different systems to understand have been big parts of every game in the series so far, putting off a huge number of gamers. But with the release of Monster Hunter: World, the series has finally become a critical, and financial success in the West.

The Monster Hunter games have a pretty simple concept.

Choose a weapon, go hunt a monster, gather parts and materials from said monster, craft a better weapon, and hunt an even stronger monster. But for years this basic premise was shrouded in complex menus, confusing crafting systems, and hard to understand gameplay. Monster Hunter: World is a fresh start for the series

that is both welcoming to newcomers, and rewarding for veterans of the franchise. The core gameplay loop still remains, however, the rest of the game has been reworked to be much easier to understand from the beginning. Finding monsters is now a streamlined

bat is easier to understand, and more rewarding than ever with a wide variety of new mobility options and attacks.

Multiplayer remains a core part of the game as it was in all the previous entries. Up to four players can team up to take down the monster of their

Photo Courtesy of Capcom Co. process thanks to an in-depth map and fast travel system.

Crafting new weapons is extremely easy thanks to a clearly defined upgrade path that shows every direction the player can go while upgrading your weapon. Lastly the com-

choosing with a wide variety of weapons and items to bring with them. Difficulty scales with the amount of players in a game, so expect a greater challenge the more people you have with you. While the developers made great strides in

simplifying the majority of the game, getting into a match with friends is still a bit clunky, and not as intuitive as it should be. Once you get into a lobby together, it works as intended, but getting there can be a hassle.

Monster Hunter: World is the 6th main entry in the series, and the first one to capture the attention of the entire world. While there is still some clunkiness around the edges, the majority of the game has been streamlined in a way that is welcoming to everyone. The core gameplay loop of hunting monsters to then take down stronger monsters sounds very simple, but it is extremely rewarding the deeper players progress in it.

A huge variety of weapons ranging from dual-swords to giant hammers or axes are available, making sure there is a playstyle that will fit anybody. Monster types ranging from dinosaur like creatures to giant living volcano monsters make every hunt will feel like an entirely different experience. Monster Hunter: World is an extremely enjoyable experience from start to finish, and it gets a 8 out of 10.

Black Excellence in the Entertainment Industry By: Celena De Leon Reporter

In honor of Black History Month, we reflect on the many accomplishments and contributions African-American legacies have brought to the table throughout history. Some of the major influencers during the Civil Rights Movement such as Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or Rosa Parks almost always come to mind due to regular visits on the topic from elementary school and onward.

The milestones clearly don’t stop there. Everything from inventors, politicians, astronauts, athletes, public figures, artists, and more African Americans have been breaking barriers and setting records in a society that is predominately white since the beginning. Specifically, in the entertainment industry.

Inventors were artists, and artists were inventors, and no one talent in particular meant the inability to dabble in another field. Thus proven with

the creation and expansion of music genres -some even wildly popular to this day. Black influencers are credited with founding the obvious classics such as The Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and Hip Hop. Although, contrary to popular opinion, other genres like country music, and rock ‘n’ roll also originated from the music styles of African Americans.

Black artists like Michael Jackson, Etta James, and Louis Armstrong are remembered as some of the biggest hall-of-

fame-ers emerging from the 20th century. Today, we have a plethora of black artists and entertainers of all sorts of backgrounds and musical genres who top the charts whenever they release records or singles. Artists like Frank Ocean, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino (Donald Glover), Beyonce, Chance the Rapper, Drake, SZA, Cardi B, and Kanye West, to name a few.

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Black Panther Breaks the Office 192 million earned 1st weekend By: Kimberly Quintanilla Reporter Chadwick Boseman, a new up and coming actor, is the leading star of one of Marvel’s most anticipated film, Black Panther. According to Associated Press, Black Panther’s film blew away the box office with their $192 million earned this weekend, which beat out the films Peter Rabbit ($17.3 million), and Fifty Shades Freed ($16.9 million, $47.7 million international).

Globally, this film found itself making well over $169 million, which when added to the American and Canadian box offices, equals to $361 million.

Prior to its release, the Hollywood Report reported that Black Panther’s teaser trailer easily raked up 89 million views in the first 24 hours.

There was a huge anticipation to its’ official movie release.

Fandango reported that Black Panther had sold out their presale tickets in less than 24 hours, which beat the previous title holder, Marvel’s very own film; Captain A merica: Civil War. This new film depicts Boseman’s character, T’Chal-

la, aka Black Panther taking his father’s place as King in their African Nation of Wakanda. Due to a new powerful enemy, Black Panther finds himself having to defeat his foes and to secure the safety of his people. This isn’t the

friends, and for the enjoyment of seeing their characters come to life on the big screen. What struck Guthrie the most from Black Panther was the performance given by Michael B. Jordan, who played the film’s antagonist, Erik Killmonger.

He says,”The one flaw that usually comes with Marvel

Photo Courtesy of Marvel Entertainment first time we see Black Panther on the big screen, in fact, he had a secondary role in another Marvel film named Captain America: Civil War. After his role in Captain A merica: Civil War, fans only wanted more from the new and mysterious panther hero.

Ryley Guthrie, fan of the Marvel series, attended Sunday night (two nights after the big premiere) accompanied by three of his friends, who are also Marvel fans. What made him very interested in watching this film is having something to talk about with his

villains is that they’re kind of forgettable, but Michael B. Jordan gave a captivating performance that will not be easy to forget.” Ryley claims, ”You don’t have to be a superhero fan or even caught up in the Marvel movies to really love this movie.”

Another Marvel fan, Jason Hernandez, who went on the night of the film’s premiere, described the film as “a cultural masterpiece.” Reason why is because he believes that it helped advance people of color (POC) in the entertainment business and their quest and

goal for equality. Hernandez believes that one has to watch the movie, to understand the gist of its’ equality theme. His favorite character from the film is the sister of the title character (played by Chadwick Boseman), Shuri, princess of the fictional kingdom of Wakanda. Her character refer-

enced real life events (including pop culture) in the film, which Hernandez found humorous and enjoyable. Hernandez claims that, “This film is unlike any other of the Marvel films, and it easily ranks as one of the greatest films I have ever seen.”

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Meryl Streep Fights for Free Speech By: Ariel Barrington Reporter

In the words of Steven Spielberg, “We have to keep the government in check, if we won’t, my God, who will?”

Steven Spielberg’s new movie “The Post” recently came out in January of 2018. It portrays the controversial battle between The Washington Post and the White House over secrets leaked regarding the Vietnam War. The movie stars iconic actors such as Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Sarah Paulson The movie is a gripping portrayal of how a woman in power must decide on the future of her company in a time when men were the center of business. The movie begins with thousands of Pentagon Papers stolen by Daniel Ellsberg, played by Matthew Rhys, that record the sensitive and confidential history of the Vietnam war including the dark secrets the government kept from the American people for years. These secrets were first printed by The New York Post, but were suddenly silenced by the White House

Excellence from Page 1…

On February 12, 2017 at the 59th annual Grammy Award Show, Chance The Rapper took home the wins for “Best New Artist” along with “Best Rap Album” for his record, Coloring Book. The following year, on January 28, 2018, Kendrick Lamar received the Grammy wins for “Best Rap Album”, “Best Rap Song”, “Best Rap Performance”, and “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration” based on his recent album DAMN. Lamar was also nominated for several awards as well, totaling to three nominations and four

for treason. Since The New York Post was not permitted to print another article, their competitor The Washington Post, gained an opportunity to get ahead. Kay Graham, played by the Meryl Streep, finds herself the owner of The Washington Post after a sudden accident leading to her husband’s death.

Meryl Streep greatly portrayed Kay Graham’s anxiety on deciding whether to print the truth while taking the risk of losing her family owned business.

Ben Bradlee, a headstrong editor of The Washington Post, played by Tom Hanks, feels it is a writer’s moral obligation to write about the truth.

Spielberg puts emphasis on the importance of the owner and editor by placing two famous actors to play those roles. On one hand Kay is hesitantly trying to assert herself into the world of business by trying to prove she can handle the position. On the other hand Ben is trying to push the newspaper ahead to keep its readers updated on the government's deception. The push and pull between the two characters accentuates the struggle of

journalistic integrity.

“The Post” is a dramatic portrayal of exposing the American government of secrets that spans three decades and four presidents.

Spielberg’s directing keeps the audience engaged and rooting for the underdog. He plays up the serious scenes with humor and rally's up the cast. I thought the movie had great historic storytelling. It had a strong female lead that gave the movie optimism.

However, I disliked how the movie did not go into depth about all the secrets the government withheld.

Viewers who don’t know a lot about the Vietnam War may find it difficult to decipher at what point the Government went wrong during the movie. Overall, the movie was very engaging and made viewers root for free speech and the freedom of the press. It was a great reflection on the importance of the press and what their ultimate responsibility is.

“The Post” gets a 7 out of 10.

wins, practically dominating the show right next to Bruno Mars. Mars, whose 24k Magic won Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and included a track awarded Song of the Year, swept the top categories.

As the year progresses, anticipation for new works inevitably develops. Some artists have already hinted to new projects with the surface of new songs. This was the case with rapper, singer and songwriter, Drake, when he dropped a two-song EP including “God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic Immunity” off of a project titled Scary Hours on

January 19, 2018. The release has already proven successful amongst audiences with “God’s Plan” reaching over 4.3 million streams on Spotify on its first day, and many men posting the lyric reference “I only love my bed and my momma, I’m sorry” on their social media.

The accolades carry on into film, where Marvel’s Black Panther made its debut on February 16, 2018 with a whopping 97% rate on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.7 on IMDb. Having a predominately all black cast, it is another recent contender for wildly successful blockbusters which have

DAMN from Page 1… through his music while also bragging about his experiences as an artist. Generally, music albums contain a few good songs but DAMN is worthy to buy. In 2018 we hear more of Kendrick Lamar through the new Marvel’s Black Panther movie.

Black Panther soundtrack is produced by Lamar. Along with the collaboration of SZA they made a single titled “All of the Stars”. The Black Panther album title Black Panther the Album Music from and Inspired By soundtrack was released in February 2018 and has already received positive reviews. The movie was a success breaking records with $108 million in the second weekend. The Black Panther singles have already made their way to the Billboard Hot 100. Another single “King’s Dead” featuring Jay Rock has a music video now trending on YouTube.

Lamar topped the charts last year with his album, but somehow, someway, the music is still overly played on the radio. The Black Panther soundtrack proves we are not done hearing from Lamar.

strong representation for African Americans.

I am looking forward to the many projects to come within the entertainment industry from some of the aforementioned artists whether it be in film or music. Especially from those who have been on hiatuses for some time. It is evident that African Americans have made broad contributions throughout history and continue to create, influence, and innovate the way we define our art.

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Shaun White Reclaims Olympic Throne

By Ryley Guthrie Reporter

United States Olympian, Shaun White , reclaimed his men’s halfpipe title and won his third Olympic gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. For Shaun White this win just might be the sweetest.

Shaun White got to go last in the competition because of his first place finishing in the qualifying round. He knew he had to beat a score of 95.25, which was set by Japanese rider, Ayumu Hirano, in order to win the gold. If White could not get that score, he would have to settle for silver. White would only accept gold.

White responded to this pressure as only he can by flying down the halfpipe with reckless abandon. He preceded to land a series of tricks that he had never completed before and wowed the audience. The run was highlighted by two back to back 1440’s. At the end of the run, he looked up at the scoreboard to see a score of 97.75 and it brought him to his knees. “Oh, man that was awful and amazing at the same time,” White said after his final run. “I knew I did a great ride and I was proud of that and I could walk away with my head high, but when they

announced my score and I’d won, it crippled me.”

White is now the first snowboarder in history to ever become a three-time Olympic gold medalist. Twelve years after winning his first gold medal at the 2006 Olympic Games in Italy, he is also the first American man to win the same individual event at three different Winter Olympics.

These Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea were a chance for redemption for White. During the last Olympic games in Sochi, White placed fourth in the halfpipe and mysteriously pulled out of the slopestyle competition.

Shaun White had been the undisputed “King of Snowboarding” up to that point. He was the sports most recognizable and marketable athlete. Dubbed “The Flying Tomato” due to his long flowing hair, he put down runs that were never seen before. After

Sochi, that all came crumbling down.

What followed the Sochi games for Shaun White were four years of soul searching that made him question if he could handle the ever growing and evolving sport of snowboarding. He even contemplated retirement right after the Sochi games, however the allure of competition brought him back for one more try at glory.

“Honestly,” White said, “the biggest hurdle to clear was just the mental game. It’s finding that motivation, finding that drive, and I’ve been challenged again and again throughout the season and the

seasons before this to be prepared for this big event, that would be the biggest challenge.” White, now 31 years old, seems to have found that spark and motivation that he had when he was younger and pushed the sport of snowboarding to a platform many thought could not be reached.

White said he may even consider trying to qualify in skateboarding for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

He also did not rule out another run at the halfpipe in 2022 in Beijing, China. Whatever Shaun White wants to do now, his story and his career are once again flying high.

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Graston Therapy in Sports Medicine

By Marc Cervantes Reporter

Sports entertainment amounts to billions of dollars in revenue each year based entirely on the shoulders of sports players. These athletes rely on a wide variety of treatments to keep them in tip-top shape, including a relatively newer therapy known as the

Graston Technique (GT).

This treatment consists of coordinated carving motions into the muscle using various dull instruments which manipulate the muscle fibers. The purpose is to break up old scar tissue and adhesions that resides in the muscle from previous trauma. This type of treatment is usually done within a clinical setting such as a doc-

tor’s office or chiropractic center. As a player sustains sports related injuries, they are advised to abstain from physical activity for a few days and then seek treatment at one of the licensed centers that are authorized to perform this type of treatment. Nationwide, there are over 6500 authorized clinics that provide this service with numerous centers located

within the County of Los Angeles.

Many athletes from different sports add this into their regimen, such as 4-Time Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler. As a professional body-builder, weighing in at 265 lbs, Jay reportedly gets treated 2-3 times a month. The working of the

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Jazz Jams By: Isaac Pieper Reporter On February 17, 2018 the National Basketball Association (NBA) held its annual All -star Dunk Contest where contestants are given the chance to showcase their gravitydefying slams to hopefully create a name for themselves.

The contestants included Larry Nance Jr., fresh off a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Cleveland Cavaliers with a long wingspan and tremendous power; Dennis Smith Jr. a high flying star of the Dallas Mavericks with a vertical leap of 50 plus inches;

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From Graston... muscle and from tendons rearranges the soft tissue which allows for the cells to hypertrophy or expand in size. Jay refers to a common saying in body building regarding engorgement of the muscle during a workout which he called “pump chasing”. This main component in a body-builders workout relies on optimal functioning of the muscle and

Donovan Mitchell a sensational rookie of the Utah Jazz and possible rookie of the year; lastly, Victor Oladipo of the Indiana Pacers with incredible bounce.

An exceptional performance was delivered by the replacement dunker for Aaron Gordon, Donovan Mitchell. His first attempt received a perfect score of 50 by the judges’ panel when he slinged the ball off of another basket's backboard and windmilled it down the hoop with authority. The Jazz player served up a melody of dramatic finishes at the rim with a unique flavor of his own sauce.

He dominated the show with his final slam, captivating the audience with a tribute to Vince "Vinsanity" Carter.

He executed the throwback 360 windmill dunk receiving a perfect score. Although it was not as good as

the original.

Larry Nance Jr. performed an entire arm revolutions of the ball with his head kissing the rim. The windmill was his specialty. Like Mitchell, he also payed tribute to a former contest dunker, but he brought it more from his roots. He decided to replicate a dunk his father was famous for back in the first contest in 1984. The baby cradle sideline throw down looked as if he was walking in the air. Nance not only replicated the dunk, but he captured the moment by wearing his father's old jersey, high shorts, and knee-high socks. A vintage creation in the 21st century. The contest was an excellent display of high-end athleticism by four of the NBA's top athletes. Donovan Mitchell came out on top with his array of creativity and power leading him to

stand as the 33rd NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion.

Previous dunk contests have had low expectations due to unsatisfying performances by athletes. Dunks have lacked the awe-factor. The 2016 contest was a wake up call. Zack Lavine and Aaron Gordon put on a show unlike anthing ever witnessed before. That unfortunately has caused the following contests to be overhyped.

The 2017 and 2018 dunk contests lacked as much memorability. Anticipated dunks such as the 720 or 360 free-throw line dunk are just a couple of never before seen dunks yet to be seen by spectators.

As the years go by, each contest gets tougher to show the crowd something they've never seen. It can happen, but 2018 was not the year.

Jay has attributed his successes to this treatment.

Although GT is specific to sports related injuries, it has many other applications for people of all walks of life. It is not uncommon to see younger people seeking this treatment for a strained neck that is caused by downward tilting of the head due to frequent and prolonged positioning while texting. GT is a relatively simple, but effective treatment.

The therapist first starts with a handle-bar looking instrument that is used to glide against the muscle grain listening and feeling for a crunch like sound which indicates the presence of scar tissue. Once the therapist has located scar tissue, they initiate scraping with a select instrument that is tailored to that specific body part. This scraping essentially reinjures the area which creates localized inflammation

and increased blood flow. As blood rushes to the area, the muscles become nourished with oxygen and nutrients of all kinds which speeds the recovery time.

GT is now recognized as a leading treatment in sports medicine; in addition to other applications, it has replaced more aggressive treatments with a non-invasive approach that minimizes patient discomfort.

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Batter’s Up

By Laura Mazariegos Reporter

On March 8th Victor Valley College baseball team will start their conference to “become champions” states the Coach, Irvin Bounds. The team will play against the top ten schools of California. They will play fifteen preconference games and 20 different games to determine if they will make it to the playoffs.

The team trains every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 2:00-4:30pm Games are usually played on Tuesday or/and Thursday. Training according to Coach Bounds,

states is done by positions Pitcher, Catcher, outfield, and infield. Which means all pitchers work together to help strengthen their arm and outfielders work on passing and eye-hand coordination such as catching and throwing the ball where it need to be. Infielders work with catchers. All players work on individual skills they may need extra practice and they also have batting practice every day. This helps players feel more comfortable being at the mount and knowing when to swing and when to not swing.

Bounds cares about not only the sport, but the players as well. When asked who

stands out the most, he named two pitchers; Evan Bricker from Sultana High School and Julian Fonseca from Roosevelt High School. Both have hopes they will become the starting pitcher. Bounds is training his athletes so that one day they will eventually play university or possible professional baseball.

Players that Bounds has coached that moved to the next level are Steven Beltran and Brian Jipp to California State University San Bernardino, Chad Howard to Brusic University, Matthis Leyva to University of La Verne, and Thomas Mccarty to Brusia University.

The teams first game was January 26 against Mt. San Antonio and they lost with a score of 10-1. The next day/ game on January 27 they won with a score of 6-3 at Pasadena City.

The roster has been written, the starters have been picked and the line up has been released. Bound in confident in his team that they will be able to make it to playoffs and hopefully become champions.

Still Worth Watching 2018 FIFA World Cup

By Keith Fox Reporter

Every four years multiple countries from around the World come together to experience, observe, and participate in the FIFA World Cup. Following interest by Vladmir Putin to host, Russia has won the bid to host this year’s World Cup. After making the decision to pull out of the bid for hosting the competition in 2022. This will be the second World Cup held in Europe since the 2006 Cup, hosted by Germany. European countries are no stranger to cup titles as past champions since 2006 include Italy, Spain, and Germany.

Soccer is the most recognized world sport to date.

From fair-weather-fans to passion laced hooligans we have the opportunity to engage as spectators, in a competition between nations for the Russia 2018 World Cup. Italy will be one of the countries not qualified to participate in this

year’s cup. Some other countries left out of the fold will be the United States and Canada.

Countries across the globe participated in qualification matches starting from 2015 and ending in 2017. The prestigious title off World Cup winners, currently held by Germany, will see beloved players such as Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Eden Hazard, battle it out to see who will next best rise to the occasion of World Cup Champions.

There are a few nations not fit to participate, but this year’s World Cup still holds much reason for viewing.

There are multiple annual competition such as The Champion’s Cup and league titles which see a multitude of skill displayed amongst players for specific teams. It is not uncommon for many players to play for a team in a country other than one of their home country during regular league seasons. However, The World Cup is an opportunity for players to represent their nation, every four years at a time.

Occasionally one person for a national squad is not of that country [the coach]. Even though a coach might be hired from another nation, the play-

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ers will always represent that country.

If it is a situation of repeated victory for current champions, or to see displays presented by contesting nations, this World Cup should be nothing short of a bout between renowned countries that have qualified. Much attention will be paid towards the athleticism, and fan adoration of certain players when it comes to the sport of soccer.

The largest question remaining: Who will yield the next FIFA World Cup Trophy? Certain countries will not be qualified to participate from losses during the qualifying matches. Many people from other countries will have the opportunity to root for a favorite player, or help cheer on another nation’s team.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will kick off with the first group stages beginning early this June. The host country, Russia, will commence Match Day 1 against Saudi Arabia June 14, 2018.

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