Rampage, May 24, 2018, Vol 44, No 5

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May 24, 2018 | Volume 44| No. 5 “There is no end to education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” - Jiddu Krishnamurti

LAW DAY

By Tracy Ochoa

By Michelle Confer Reporter

What do wine tastings, beer on tap, and live entertainment have in common for average 21 and up year old Victor Valley Community College students? A 10% off discount!

The Wine Cellar located at 19341 Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley offers a mature environment for those seeking to enhance their palette. VVC students with a current student ID are welcome to enjoy their 10% off discount as well as other activities such as, wine club, wine tastings, beer club, paint parties, comedy night, and live music.

Manager Rhonda Henry wants students to know that The Wine Cellar offers about

100 different wines to choose from. Wine is sold by the glass and wine flights are also available. Students can enjoy wine tasting from the board on the weekends, but for a more formal wine tasting, a vendor comes in once a month and pours a generous amount of wine from five different wine bottles for only $10.00. Should a patron decide on purchasing a bottle of wine that was introduced from the vendor, a 15% discount is applied at time of purchase.

Formal wine tastings and wine club are offered once a month.

Whereas, wine club is offered every second Wednesday of the month. The establishment also offers 22 different craft beers on tap where students can also order beer flights. Every month, The Wine Cellar does a “tap takeover” where the beer is changed.

This month, The Wine Cellar is featuring San Diego’s craft beer, Karl Strauss. Beer club is offered every first Tuesday of every month, live music featuring local bands is offered every ThursdaySaturday, paint parties are offered every other Tuesday, and live comedy is offered every first Wednesday of the month. Appetizers such as Continued on Page 2…

A Relay for Life

By Arely Valdez Reporter

Victor Valley Community College held a cancer awareness donation fundraiser event called Relay for Life on May 19tth and 20th on its campus.

It is an event that is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The people who participate walk from 6 to 24 hours to meet their fundraising goals.

Their fundraising continues with selling food and goods.

They have activities and games to keep making their goal come true.

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There are eight parts at this event. The first is an opening ceremony for the relay participants. The Second part is the survivor lap. All the survivors and people affected by cancer take the first lap. The third is the caregiver lap where those who cared for the survivors take their lap. The fourth to join the laps are the teams that are there to help raise money.

For example there is Team Childhood, where people walk for the children and their families affected by cancer. The fifth is team members walking around the event. The sixth is

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when participants go around to do the activities provided there in the camps that are set up.

The seventh is once the sun has gone down and luminaries are lit to remember those who have passed away, survivors, and those affected telling them that they are not alone. The eighth is a closing ceremony.

(All information on the event is provided by the Relay for Life website. relay.acsevents.org) Around 900 or more people showed up throughout the day and walked Continued on Page 4

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Student Interviews Editor

In the month of May, law enthusiast celebrate Law Day which is celebrated on May 1st. During the month, a mix group of local attorneys come together by giving back to their communities. The High Desert Bar Association celebrated law day on Saturday May 19 at Victor Valley College by hosting an event for the High Desert community with free legal advice on any issue they might have.

It was explained as an informal gathering to allow the general public to attend without them feeling intimidated with dealing with lawyers.

Brandon Wood who is in the board of directors of the High Desert Bar Association explained what Law Day meant to him, he commented, “we (High Desert Bar Association) have been doing this for as long as I can remember, it’s attorneys giving back to the community and making themselves available by helping Continued on Page 5…

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Continued from Cheers… flatbreads, meat and cheese platters, chips and salsa, and bruschetta are also available.

Local patron and VVC ASB President, David Perez says, “I think the Wine Cellar adds a little bit of fancy to the middle of the desert and I look forward in attending their paint nights.”

The Wine Cellar has been located in Apple Valley for the past ten years and has been under the ownership of Wendy Heaton for the last four years. This beautiful establishment also offers private parties, free WIFI, and happy hour every day from 12-5pm.

All active duty military and law enforcement also receive a 10% off discount. Cheap and Easy coupons will be available during the first week of June for The Wine Cellar and can be applied during tap takeovers. The Wine Cellar is open on Sunday’s from 12pm-6pm, closed on Mondays, open from 12pm-9:30 pm on TuesdayThursday, and open from 12pm-12am Friday-Saturday.

Most of all, Henry wants to

students to know, “You are welcome to our establishment. We have a little bit of something for everyone.”

Stress Mess?

By Keith Fox Reporter Just about every Fall and Winter Semester, for years now, Victor Valley College students have the chance to take part in stress less events here on campus. These events usually come around twice a year, around the times of midterms and finals. ASB is usually the organization on campus that has taken on the task of putting on the events. Often times there are other departments who offer their own versions of stress less or study -a-thon/ tutoring type events.

The ASB Sciences Senator states: “The primary purpose of Stress Less event is to let

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students know that the school wants the students to finish the semester with utmost success and little fear. This is why we created strategies to help them fight against stress. Fear, anxiety, and stress are major feelings students face during the last weeks of school.” ASB and VVC will present Stress Less events, one day prior and the at the beginning of the week of finals week. Supplies for finals, like scantrons and blue-books will be provided, so students do not have to worry about last minute purchases. Breakfast and snacks will be available to help keep students stay fueled and focused with something in their stomachs.

Cester helps to

Stress Less! identify: “It is scientifically proven that when we have a good meal before exams, it allows the brain to work better.” ASB will be offering massage therapists at 5 minute sessions, to relax the body before exams, allowing the student to enter the class with less tension and feeling more relaxed. A lounge area will be designated, where people can do their homework, or rest for a bit with stress-less items like coloring books. “Our goal is to help our VVC students to feel more confident and less pressure when working towards acing those final exams.”

Moreover, on June 1st at the ATC there will be “study-a

-thon & stress less” event being held by the Math Department in cooperation with ASB, The VVC Rams Bookstore, and Auxiliary Services. The event will be held in the ATC from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tutoring will be available, and lunch will be catered by BJ’s Restaurant.

Monday June 4th and Tuesday the 5th, the ASB Stress Less event will be taking place from 8:30 am to 4:00 upstairs in the Student Activities Center. Students with any questions regarding the end of the year, stress-less event, are welcome to visit the ASB office in bldg. 44 for any further details.

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A Fresh Look for Victor Valley College

By Kim Avelino Reporter Victor Valley College installed new vehicle directional signs that brings out a sharp look to the campus. The new vehicle lot signs were installed the week of spring break which was on April 9, 2018.

VVC has been open since 1961 and throughout it has become better than when it started. Thirty signs have been installed all around the outer campus. The Division of Administrative services of VVC had surveyed several students and most of them said they were unfamiliar where some buildings are located. Most students confessed they have gotten lost looking for a specific building around campus.

The administrative services leadership team proposed the signage package idea that sug-

gested where building signs, vehicle lot signs, and pedestrian signs can be installed. This will not only make VVC look more decent but will also help students, faculty and staff become more familiar and aware with the establishment of the campus. The idea of the signs was proposed six months prior to the installation. During an interview with the Executive Director of Facilities and Operations, Steve Garcia, he stated, “All of this is being for the students for their benefit and for they can have a much better experience with the VVC campus”. The VVC Administrative committee had agreed to the signage package to be installed as soon as pos-

sible. The signage package project will have a total of 100 signs installed all around the campus. The project that will make VVC stand out more does come with a price of almost one million dollars. Garcia said,” after 35 years since the opening [of the campus] it’s time to make everything flow good.” The new installments are for the campus to look more uniformed and practical.

The vehicle directional signs include parking lot directions along with directions to buildings. Besides the vehicle directional signs, pedestrian signs will be installed that will include more in detail of the campus amenities like the ele-

vators, restrooms and buildings. The upcoming signs will be installed during the week of May 22, which is graduation week. The construction will be held that week since school will be out and it won’t get in the way of traffic. The parking lot signs will be taken of and remodeled. These new parking lot signs will be in alphabetical order in hopes to make everything more practical. The installed vehicle directional signs already include the direction of the parking lots in the alphabetical order.

The Signage Package project is under conduction already and this will not be the only improvement VVC has to offer. The project will make it easier for students and staff to get around campus. Not only will it make it easier for the students, staff and visitors it also makes the campus look neat and more attractive.

Celebration of Transfer and Success

By Anna Buck Reporter Victor Valley College (VVC) hosted its 9th Annual Transfer Ceremony on May 15th in the Performing Arts Center. The event celebrates students’ accomplishments and continuing their education to a university. The Transfer Center puts a lot of time, planning, and hard work into this event along with a collective collaboration with other departments. Transfer Counselor, Lorena Ochoa, shared about the event, “This is an opportunity for transfer students along with families and friends to come and celebrate this big milestone in these students’ educational journey.”

Ochoa shared that this event is to commemorate,

acknowledge and recognize these students because they have worked hard, “Transferring is not an easy process and that's why I started including a thanks component PowerPoint for students who would like to thank those people who have helped and supported them along the way.”

Ochoa explained not all students transferring will be graduating from VVC and this event allows these to students to be recognized, “We want students to depart from VVC knowing that we congratulate them and we are proud of them. As they cross that bridge over to the next journey with glee, hope and pride we hope they depart from VVC proud to have been a part of this college community.”

The event started with taken of each participant and a delicious array of appetizers were served, including Hawaiian luau meatballs and kabobs courtesy of VVC campus eatery Chowtime.

As guests walked into the performing arts auditorium they were greeted with a PowerPoint slide show of students words of gratitude and personal notes to the people that helped, encouraged and supported them.

Counselor Lorena Ochoa began the event with a few words to the students and attendees, “As we begin our celebrations to celebrate you, I would like to say congratulations because you made it.

You have strived, persevered, persisted, and conquered. I hope Victor Valley College

has left a positive footprint in your lives journey.”

VVC Superintendent/ President Dr. Roger Wagner addressed the students. He said, “Aloha! I want to congratulate you on what you have done so far and remind you that this is the is the first night of a long journey., you have made a wise decision. He also advised students to take every opportunity to learn everything they can. Be more responsible, independent, and seek out support services now before you even start the university. He encouraged students by telling them that the same accomplishments they obtained at VVC they can obtain where they are going.

Each student received a medal and an award of achievement.

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Being a Mother and a Student Only a few students are aware of the daycare program offered at Victor Valley College. Victor Valley College Child Development Instructional Lab was established in January 1974. Child Development (CHDV) is an integral part of the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) at Victor Valley College and functions as a lab for the Child Development Department.

The primary goal for the Victor Valley College CDLC is to provide a lab for the Child Development Department students. As a lab for the Child Development Department, the CDLC provides an ongoing and professionally updated resource for Victor Valley College students to receive professional training that is required for certification and to observe children in a quality program to further their understanding of child growth and development.

Deydalia Fraydealfaro, Interim Program Director, CoCoordinator says, “We are dedicated to children and open to growth and change. Providing an educational environment for students keeps our staff informed of the latest trends in the field of Child Development.” She also mentioned that the goal for the

children in the CDLC is to provide a safe and rich learning experience designed to meet both their individuPhoto Courtesy of VVC.edu al and developmental needs. The her associate's degree in Nursteaching team plans develop- ing. She plans on earning her mentally appropriate experi- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. ences that represent and reflect All four of her children are a commitment to children’s familiar with the daycare propositive growth socially, emo- gram. Her youngest child, who tionally, physically, cognitive- is 4 years old, is her last child ly and creatively. They also who is currently enrolled in include the goals for the par- the program. When asked, ents of the children is two- “How did you first hear about fold; first to support fulfill- the daycare program?” She ment of their educational and responded, “I heard about the occupational goals by provid- program from another nursing ing a safe, nurturing, and af- student.” She went into detail fordable program where they and explained how she’s benecan be confident that their fited from the program. Bendchild(ren) are well cared for er explained that the daycare and educated. Second, their helped her attend her classes, goal is to partner with the par- and she felt the reassurance of ents by supporting their role as having her children so close to the most influential person in campus just in case she was the young child’s life. Luckily ever faced with an emergency for us, three proud VVC par- with her children. What she ents, who are familiar with the liked the most about the prodaycare program, shared their gram was the teaching staff. experiences.

She loved having her children Pauline Bender, a student see teachers that they were for 8 years and a mother of familiar with, every day. four, has an interest in earning Bender’s children love being

in the program, and they have expressed their love for it to her. Her 4 year old loves the activities they get to do (arts and crafts, snack time, and outside play). She stated, “This program has made my kids prepared for when they enter Kindergarten.”

Yesenia Velasco, a student who has been attending Victor Valley College for 2.5 years and is interested in getting into the Nursing program. Currently, she doesn’t plan on transferring, but she does want to earn an associates in Nursing at VVC. Velasco has had her son enrolled in the program for a year. When asked, “How did you first hear about the daycare program?” She responded, “I was looking through the VVC website, and found their page. I saw that my son could enroll in the program because he was 4.”

She says the biggest benefit she got from the program was, “For my son, he didn’t talk much...He uses very small words...Now he actually speak in sentences.” What Velasco loves about the program is, “The whole experience...The staff take the time to give kids one-on-one attention.” The daycare referred Yesenia to various resources for her son and loves how Victor Valley College gets involved with the program. Velasco’s son, loves his teachers and loves coming to school.

Continued from Front Page around the lake on campus.

Family, children, and friends of cancer survivors all walked a number of laps around the lake. Many people showed up ready to walk with sneakers and headphones to keep up their walking for the cause.

One of the tents had a fun hula hoops activity and it was enjoyed by many people, espe-

cially the younger crowd there and others were walking around wearing butterfly wings. There was even a dance group and some people that were walking joined in on the fun. The dance lasted for a while and the group all wore black shirts to match. Some people even came dressed as if they were going to go hiking.

More people started to show

up as the day went by to show their support.

One of the amazing people that was at this event was Bonnie. Bonnie lost both her parents and her husband to cancer and has walked over twenty laps that day which is over ten miles for her team. Her team was Team Childhood. She has been doing relays since 2009.

Bonnie said that seeing people

come out and support and help raise money makes her very happy. It means a lot to her because she has lost family to cancer and wants to help in any way possible. She said : “Every day is a gift. Open the box.” People should enjoy their friends and family because you never know what just might happen, and then it is too late.

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Leading by Example By: Mark Cervantes Reporter As the demand for clean energy rises, Victor Valley College is joining the movement of clean commuting and has done so by building new electric vehicle charging stations.

Beginning in 2017, the first Charge point station was completed on lot 17 of the lower campus. This provided the automotive department with a deeper technological immersion for electric vehicle courses offered here on campus. Victor Valley College has all intentions to be an open station for public use however there are regulations. The stations are limited to 4 hour charges, at 35 cents per kilowatt hour. Steven GarContinued from Law Day… people with legal advice in a more relaxed setting so people can feel comfortable without making them feel intimidated by having to come into a law office”.

During the event Pathway to Law School, the newest program that VVC will be offering this upcoming Fall 2018 introduced. Pathway to Law School is a program that was designed to “diversify the legal profession to better reflect the state’s population” mentioned Lynne Glickstein who is the director of the paralegal program and the new law program at VCC. She also explained “it will develop students to meet effective lawyering skills by having a deep study in their liberal arts courses that develop critical thinking skills”. Glickstein stated that those who are interested would need to submit an

cia, who is the Executive Director of Facilities and Operations, stated that, “this structure is set to encourage electric

vehicle owners to get the quick charge they need and then move to another spot, allowing others to also take advantage of the charging station”. Most recently the effort application to get into the program. There are no special qualifications needed to be in the program besides having the golden fours completed which are Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning. This program will have easy access to the director and the assigned counselor of the program Mike McCracken to ensure that the students stay on track. As a pathway scholar a progress report will be given to ensure the student’s performance in the class is going into right direction. The students accepted into the program will be considered as scholar transcripts allowing them to obtain a 60 unit transfer to one of the 8 top Universities and Law Schools.

Schools like USC, UCLA, Loyola Marymount, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, Santa Clara University, and University of San Francis-

new One Stop facility, which is breaking ground in July, with an expected completion date in July of the following year.

The brand charge point, is of the largest in the country, boasting 49,045 charging locations and counting as shown on their webpage.

Amongst this data, there are other miscellaneous statistics that are related to electric vehicles that might be of interest to electric vehicle owners. Their website has many other features for individual electric vehicle owners and businesses, such as the comprehensive list of all charging spots in Photo courtesy: Charge Point the nation. The company also towards building a single dual offers charging units for in station located at the Regional home use. The model is comPublic Safety Training Center. patible with In addition, more will be included in the building of the Continued on page 6 has continued with the newest station located on lot 10. With further plans underway, Victor Valley College is working

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All participating institutions have agreed to waive application fees for pathway scholars when applying for their schools and will have separate screening of applications from the general public so it can receive special consideration and attention. This however, does not mean that solely being in the program will give you a guaranteed acceptance into the school of your choice, as a student it is their responsibility to work hard and stay on track of their grades to reach that accomplishment. Glickstein is very excited to have this program at VVC and encourages students who are interested to apply.

She mentioned, “We want to give the students the option to succeed, it’s all on you to succeed and having this program will assist you to succeed” Heather A. Lewis President of High Desert Bar Asso-

ciation stated that this is a great program because the community of attorneys is very small. She mentioned “having a program locally that is purposely trying to help our legal community is a pro for our community especially since it’s an American Bar Association (ABA) program.”

An ABA program is an accreditation that insures a level of legal education and practice and will give you eligibility to sit for the bar exam in any state. Pathway to Law program is a great program for anyone who is interested in law. As a student of the program you will receive support, guidance, and education to help assist you. Applications for the program will begin in the Fall 2018. For more information you may contact Lynne, Glickstein director of the Law program at lynne.glickstein@vvc.edu.

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Life Skills in Communications By: Jason Hernandez Reporter Professor Jackie Augustine -Carreira has been a part of Victor Valley College (VVC) for over 30 years. Her journey started as a student on campus when she earned her degree in Communications in 1986.

Since then, she has helped build the Communications Studies department at VVC. Carreira is not only a professor of Communication Studies, but serves as the Communication Studies and Journalism Department Chair, and also looks to improve the department on a daily basis. Her professional outlook first formed when she was part of the VVC Associated Student Body (ASB) during her years as a student. She learned her “passion for leadership, politics, and communication” through the program and from her “fabulous” counselor, Juanita Chou. Jackie credits Chou with helping her find out about areas she did not know about, and personally helping her become adjusted to VVC and the High Desert.

Jackie moved to the High Desert from Wilmington, CA. when she was 17 years old.

She came to the High Desert not knowing anyone, needing to look for a college to pursue a higher education. VVC was close by and able to fulfill her Leading from page 5... condos, apartments and homes alike. On top of the leisure of charging in the comfort of your home, charge point installations also offer incentives for owners to apply for. In conjunction with convenience and affordability, Americans are encouraged to support the clean energy movement beginning with small businesses and

needs. In fact, it was because of the open and honest environment she experienced as a student that moved her to return and become a faculty member on campus after acquiring other degrees. Her goal as a faculty member is to

brings to the table every day in class. From day one, when she surprises students with her casual arrival, to the end when it’s her time to say goodbye.

She says that she wants her students to succeed, and she means it. She will be honest

Photo Courtesy: VVC SAMbassadors show students how communication is involved in the lives of all of us, whether a student or not.

Those that take any of her classes on campus, whether Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, etc., can attest to the character she

and critical of a students work, but only to have them ace their activity and grow as a student as a result. Sophomore Ryley Guthrie, who took her Interpersonal Communications class in the winter 2018 quarter, said that her class gave way for him to improve his

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by Victor Valley College.

Beyond the school grounds, electric vehicle charging stations are scarcely in demand with a majority of locations clustered around areas with high rates of electric vehicle purchasing. According to Frost & Sullivan a Growth Consulting service, research on the Global Electric Vehicle Market Outlook of

2018 shows a “1.2 million sales mark for the first time with more than 165 models available for sale”. In agreeance with this global milestone, ambitions for the Paris Declaration on Electromobility and climate change are hopeful for “at least 20% of all road vehicles to be electrically powered by 2030.”

Progress is gradually accelerating, considering factors that

relations with his family and those around him. Her Communications Skill Improvement Project, in his opinion, made him step back and analyze himself as not only a student, but as an individual, which forced him to make changes to his lifestyle.

The students that are lucky enough to experience the life Professor Augustine-Carreira gives to her class will understand that words matter, that no word spoken is useless.

One of her trademark lines is, “It’s not what you say, but how you say it,” and incorporates it into her class every day. If a student messes up, she doesn’t just make a correction, she guides them to the answer. Her compassion for her students may not be immediately felt, but once a student goes through her class, they’ll understand that she was there for more than just a couple hours of instruction. She was there to educate, nurture, and inspire. Thirty years into the job, she still tells herself that she is not perfect and that even she could use what she teaches her students in her everyday life. It’s not her content that makes her exceptional, but her willingness to make sure students are taken care of.

That is why Professor Augustine-Carreira is who she is today.

influence lithium battery innovation and other technologies associated with electric vehicle efficiency. However here at Victor Valley College, associates and company support the electric vehicle expansion of the times by upholding the responsibility of leading by example with Charge Point installations.

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Dual Enrollment Student With a Bright Future.

By: Anna Buck Reporter Ernesto M. Williams is a name that few may not know but if you have seen him around campus or have had the opportunity to have him in a class, then you know how intelligent this Victor Valley College student is. He is a dual enrollment student, which means that he is attending college while still in high school.

Williams is only 13 years old, and has been attending VVC since he was 11 years old. The very first class he took was Math 42 and now, he is almost finished with his math courses.

Williams is majoring in math and science and he will be getting his associates de-

gree before he graduates from high school. He will be transferring to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Williams explained that MIT specializes in engineering and technology, which is why he chose them. He wants to become an electronic engineer with a prosperous career and hopes to one-day move to Silicon Valley.

Williams gave insight as to why he has chosen to finish college courses while still in high school. He stated, “I thought I want to kick start my education and I thought this would be a better chance from me to get accepted into my dream college MIT.” His favorite saying and model is “kick start.” He shared that his

mom is a huge support to him and is very grateful to her for encouraging him to reach his goals. Williams helps other students with math and science and takes advantage of the tutoring centers on campus.

Williams represents a large population of dual enrollment students who are taking college classes while attending high school. Community colleges represent diversity and having dual enrollment students, like Williams, is one way that community colleges provide a foundation for college level education, now leading to opportunities for advancements.

He is working hard and making sacrifices. Williams is not just hoping for a future,

but he is obtaining it and setting himself up to be prepared to go to MIT. Ernesto M. Williams represents the future VVC Alumni of dual enrollment students.

VVC’S FIFTH ANNUAL JOB FAIR By: Ariel Barrington Reporter This May started with a bang with Victor Valley College’s Fifth Annual Job Fair.

This event took place in the school’s gym on May 9, 2018 from 9am to 1pm. The dedicated people from the Financial Aid Department organized the job fair that welcomed students and locals from the community. The Job Fair was made possible by the contributions from the local radio stations: Y102, Kat Country 100.7, The Fox Classic Rock 106.5, Talk 960, and HD 96.3 radio stations.

Every year, the Job Fair reaches out to the community’s employers, from state to federal, to give local applicants a chance to apply to a multitude of companies. This year, there were 56 different employers at the Job Fair. The San Bernardino County Sher-

iff's Department and Del Taco were just some of the few employers in attendance. An average of over 1,000 applicants arrived and lined up outside of the gym door waiting to speak with future employers. The gym was divided into rows of booths and advertisements from different companies.

There were sets of open tables towards the back of the gym for job seekers to fill out resumes and applications. Jason

Judkins, the Director of the Financial Aid Department and co-coordinator of the Job Fair, stated, “ This event gives a lot of graduating students an opportunity to find employment and the employers give great feedback as well.”

Veronica Manriquez, the Placement Specialist of the Financial Aid Department and co- coordinator of the Job Fair, personally seeks out employers that are looking for applicants from small business to large corporations. She surveyed previous job fairs and found that job seekers are looking for hourly and salary positions, but nothing involving commission. This makes it great for people like Gabriel Perez who states, “I don’t have any previous work history so it's great to find entry level jobs here that can accommodate me.”

The Job Fair not only benefits the community, but the school as well. As a precaution, the Financial Aid Department coordinated with the Nursing program to volunteer nurses to assist with any emergencies during the Job Fair.

Only one applicant, who was diabetic, started having high blood sugar and was cared for by the VVC nurses while authorities arrived to the school.

She was rushed to the hospital to receive further care.

All in All, the Job Fair was very successful. Katheryn Komar, a VVC student who has attended previous Job Fairs, explained, “The Job Fair gives me great exposure to multiple employers in one convenient place, it makes me hopeful that I will get accepted.” Acquiring jobs in the High Desert can be difficult but VVC makes it easy for graduating students to enter the employment world.

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Get to know the RAM PAGE Staff By: Marc Cervantes Reporter

Michelle Confer is a Victor Valley College graduate who has returned to further her education in a future career of screenwriting. As a San Diego native, she stated that she By: Ryley Guthrie

plans on moving back home once she transfers to San Diego State University.

Michelle looks forward to a long summer filled with several beach trips and mountain hikes.

Michelle’s primary passion in life besides her kids, is her love for the Culinary Arts. She stated that her forte is baking and enjoys experimenting with recipes. Michelle and her husband enjoy multiple televisions series including the Game of Thrones and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Alongside her interest with television series, Michelle is especially fond of comedy whether it is stand up or improve. As for the future, Michelle stated that she “likes the idea of the unknown, and is optimistic of a bright existence in San Diego.”

was the most fulfilling class he has taken” and that he actually looked forward to coming to class each Jason session.

Hernandez Outside of is a commuclass, Janications son likes to major in his play video last semester games, at Victor play basValley Colketball, lege.

He and just plans to simply transfer to chill. Jason Cal State has played Fullerton or basketball Cal State for 14 Dominguez years. His Hills in the favorite Fall 2018. basketball His favorite team is the class over Boston his time Celtics. He here at VVC plans to was his public speaking class that he took use his degree to go into educathis semester. He said that “it tion.

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By: Michelle Confer Reporter

Marc Cervantes is a 24year-old sophomore preparing to transfer into California State San Bernardino this Fall majoring in Human Resources.

Cervantes graduated from Rosemead High School in 2011, but he is originally from the San Gabriel Valley and moved to the high desert in 2012 with his family. Cervantes’ interests include spending time with his friends, family and German Shepherd, Ronnie. Cervantes has enjoyed working full time as a licensed vocational nurse for the last four years. Cervantes’ experi-

ence with VVC has been a memorable one as he’s enjoyed making new friends.

Cervantes looks forward to, “A self-sufficient future by contributing back to society with a successful career under his belt.”

favorite class she has taken at VVC is American Sign LanReporter guage. She likes American Sign Kimberly Language because Quintanilla is a 22 she gets to learn a year old student at new language and Victor Valley Colthe Deaf culture. lege. Her major is After Quintanilla communication graduates she plans studies with a conon transferring to centration in hueither a California man and organizaState University or a tional communicaprivate University. tion. Quintanilla She is happy with has been at VVC her time at VVC, for three years and is planning she states “It is getting me to graduate Fall 2019. Her where I need to go” By: Laura Mazariegos

who is on her first year at VVC. She is majoring in Communication Studies and is hoping to transfer to Cal State Fullerton.

Besides being a fulltime student Celeste also is a stay at home mom devoted to spending time with her daughter. When asked what she is hoping to do for the summer she said, “Taking my daughter to new places like the zoo and just spending quality time with her.” Celeste also invest time in keeping good relationships with her family and friends. Celeste strives to be Celeste Reynoso is a Vic- a better person for her daughter tor Valley College student and an ideal student of VVC. By: Kim Avelino Reporter

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Get to know the RAM PAGE Staff VVC, Perez will have completed an Associate’s degree in Psychology, Communication Studies, and As Associated Student Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Body President, Social BehavStudent Trustee, ior. Perez has and student advostated, “I have cate, David Perez made some has made it great memories known that he here at VVC, wants nothing but it’s my time more than to to move on and speak as the stuI’m extremely dent voice for our excited for what Victor Valley has yet to hapCollege Students. pen for me at Perez is a PsyUC Santa Barchology major bara.”

Perez who will be transplans to enjoy ferring to Univerhis university sity of California Santa Bar- days hopefully in a fraternity and bara. Throughout his time at apart of the student council.

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By: Anna Buck Reporter

Alyssa Buck is a Forensic Psychology major at Victor Valley College. Buck stated, “I feel that psychology is interesting and adding in the element of criminal law makes By: Alyssa Buck Reporter

Anna Buck is a communications major student at Victor Valley College. She is set to graduate this spring and will be transferring to Cal Poly Pomona. Anna Buck stated “I choose to go to VVC, because I wanted to obtain a degree and wanted to be an example to my children to strive for a college education”. She is an honors student and would like to encourage others. She stated, “It is never too late to go back to school to obtain your degree. Going to college with

it much more intriguing and essentially I would be helping people.” She shared that she enjoys writing for the research aspect that goes into it and also to gain personal knowledge through the process. Buck is currently writing two books focusing on psychological therapy and its affects. She mentioned, “Life is like a unwritten book, when you live your life you write in your book because when you meet your creator you are going to show ‘em your manual” my daughter and son who is a current enrollment student is definitely unique.” She shared, “My children, family, faith, friends, and fellow students inspire me and I am so grateful to counselor Jacqueline Stahlke.”

Bucks favorite quote is “Keep moving forward”

By: Celena De Leon Reporter

Victor Valley College student, Isaac Pieper, also known as “Liquid Ice”, is in his fourth year and final semester of community college before he transfers over to California State San Bernardino.

He has enjoyed his time at VVC, developing vocational skills and disciplines in studies to become an elementary school teacher. “I love kids and want to be a role model to them,” he said. In addition to becoming a teacher, he looks forward to seeing how Jesus will By: Cindy Bliss Reporter

Celena De Leon is a 22 year old student at Victor Valley College. She is very close to her relatives, because she comes from a family of six sisters and 38 grandchildren who all mostly grew up in the same neighborhood and attended the same schools. Celena is majoring in communications with an emphasis in journalism. She eventually wants to pursue travel writing for The New

use him in ministry through rap. He says his primary focus is to serve God in all aspects of life and spread the light he shines and the love he gives freely. “I just want to be a light to the world and the generations coming up.”

He continues.

“My pastor Tom Mercer said that you can’t change the world and be just like the world.”

He states that he is on a mission and the only person that can stop him is himself. One of the verses he emphasizes is Philippians 1:6; “He who has begun a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.”

York Times or National Geographic. After that, she wants to focus on settling down as an editor for a prestigious magazine. “My biggest passions are writing, travel, and design, so I decided to focus on a career which caters to all of those things, because it’s not work when you love what you do!” she said. When she’s not at school or at work, she’s probably hanging out with her best friends, planning her next adventure, or indulging in a soy chai latte at a local coffee shop.

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Get to know the RAM PAGE Staff By: Isaac Pieper Reporter

Cindy Bliss is a full time Victor Valley College student, triple majoring in communication studies, with an emphasis on Public Relations, Fine Arts, and Liberal Arts. She is an active member of the Art Club as well as the newly formed Photography club where she holds the position of President.

Photography is a passion that she is also following and plans to obtain her certificate in it by Spring 2019. She is an avid writer, and has enjoyed writing for the Ram Page for the past By: Kimberly Quintanilla Reporter

Laura Mazariegos, a 21 year old student at Victor Valley College.

Mazariegos has been attending VVC for about 3 years. Some of her favorite classes that she has taken at VVC were Group Communications, Religious Studies, and the Child Development courses. After she’s done at By: Ariel Barrington

two semesters. In her spare By: David Perez Reporter time, she likes to read, write, create art and of course take pictures. She loves spending Leticia Stevens is a Math time with her family as well as and Science major who will be her little dachshund Minnie, graduating and her kitties. this spring with an Associates of Transfer degree in Communications.

She has already been accepted into Cal Poly Pomona and plans to transfer VVC, she plans on transferring this upcomto Cal State Northridge in Fall ing Fall.

2018. She has an Leticia has interest in double worked on campus for the past majoring and will be two years in several capacities. earning her associ- She is currently working for ates in Child Devel- Student Services while also opment at VVC and holding the Vice President her Communication Studies degree at Cal By: Jason Hernandez Reporter State Northridge. She says, ”I feel good, and ready to leave to Ryley Guthrie is a second Northridge. The most year Communications major exciting part about at Victor Valley College. In going to Northridge is moving his spare time, Guthrie enjoys away from the high desert.” playing

“The music will be so lit!” She Reporter explains, “Summer is the time to have fun with friends and Victoria Jones is a Com- explore new places.” munication major at Victor Valley College. She is planning to end her semester with a BET experience. The BET experience is a music festival that takes place in Los Angeles in front of the Staples Center from June 21st through the 23rd. Victoria and her best friend Charlotte will be attending. They look forward to seeing their favorite artist like Cardi B, Nick Cannon, and Migos. Veronica exclaims,

video games, watching any sports game on TV, and running to prepare for his next marathon. He has ran in three different marathons, one in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, with his next marathon being back in San Diego

position for the VVC Associated Student Body. She’s looking forward to day that she can finally become a therapist. “The responsibility is yours to see how far you’ll go and what you can make of your college experience.

Own up to your mistakes and always make sure you hold yourself accountable.

No matter where you go, if you admit you have questions or need some help, someone is always there.”

next month. His goal as a student is to pursue a Bachelors in Communications at either California State University San Bernardino or Cal Poly Pomona.

With the degree, he hopes to go into broadcast news to discuss sports..

When asked about being a sports broadcaster, Guthrie explained how as a kid he would explain it as a “utopia” for himself, as it would be a dream come true.

His ideal team to talk about as a career would be either the Boston Red Socks, New England Patriots, or the Boston Bruins.

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Get to know the RAM PAGE Staff By: Celeste Reynoso on the alumni tradition. Ariel statReporter ed, “Don’t stress about finding your career because you really Kimberly Avelino known Ariel is a soon to be grad- won’t know until after your 2-3 uate from Victor Valley Col- year of college so you can plan as Kim, is 20 years old lege with a degree in commu- for your actual career!” attending nication studies. She is ecstatVictor Valley ic to transfer to Cal State Los College. Kim Angeles to pursue her Bacheis part of the lor’s degree. “I wanted to get schools as far away from the high newspaper desert as possible.” she statstaff known ed. Ariel is most excited for as the VVC the ultimate college experiRampage. ence with the big city and She is curliving on campus. The degree rently a full she will be focusing on at Cal time student State LA is Communicative with four classes. She deDisorders and plans on focuslete plans on transferring to ing in children with autism Cal State LA to finish her and disabilities. With family Communications Studies debeing past graduates from gree. Kim is considering in VVC, she is excited to carry double majoring in MathematBy: Victoria Jones Reporter

ics. Kim enjoys watching the 70’s show on Netflix and reading poetry. She also enjoys going on hikes, listening to music, and going to the beach. This summer she plans on going on a road trip.

Her road trip consist of going to Arizona and Nevada.

She also plans on going to Rosarito, Mexico.

While in Rosarito Kim plans on sitting by the beach and enjoying the hot sun beaming on her.

She also hope for this summer to be the best summer yet.

WORD WITH THE EDITORS By: Keith Fox Reporter

Being an editor for the Victor Valley College Rampage can be rewarding, but does not come without its fair share of trials. Editors face challenges such as helping students to understand the concepts and importance of deadlines, working with students through difficulties to become better writers, and blending quaint instruction with constructive criticism to put out the best possible version of each issue month after month.

Most the editors will tell you that it’s nice to be a part of something that will have your name on it, as a part of VVC history. According to Editor Tracy Ochoa (Student Interviews Editor): “The work we do for the Rampage is transferable experience

if one chooses for it to be.”

She continued, it’s a great experience to have and the fact that we are producing some-

is amazing.

Ailyn Ramos (Features Editor) mentions that being a student editor is beneficial to her transfer re-

thing tangible for all students

quirements. Ramos states: “I

continued to edit for two semesters because I enjoyed working with students and helping them edit their papers, and work towards becoming better writers. Editor and Chief Aurelia Dennis likes working with, and meeting new students each semester and watching them grow.

According to Dennis: “Gaining experience in a leadership role is rewarding enough.”

Entertainment Editor Mitchell Bovee is in his 2nd semester as an editor for The Rampage, and draws correlation to a future career in video game editing. His favorite video game quote: “Do a barrel roll!”

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The Merc with the Mouth is Back By: Mitchell Bovee Editor

The first Deadpool was stuck in production limbo because companies just weren’t certain it could succeed. The idea of an R-rated superhero movie is good in theory, but in reality is extremely costly because it loses its family appeal.

However, after the breakout success of Deadpool showed that audiences were clambering for a more adult oriented superhero movie, both a Deadpool 2 was greenlit, and the already in production Logan was pivoted to also be R-rated.

Now, the release of Deadpool 2 is here to prove that the success of the first movie wasn’t just a fluke, but is the beginning of a whole new subgenre of superhero movies.

Ryan Reynolds returns as Deadpool (Wade Wilson), the role that he has seemingly been pushing to get for the entirety of his career. After the events of the first movie, he

has become a mercenary for sell, by forming his own team, hire once again, and is taking the X-Force, and working to bring together jobs all across to bring down the globe. After Cable. one job gets All the personal for elements from Wade, he sends Deadpool him on a spiral return better that makes him than ever for question his Deadpool 2, place, as well the jokes and as his life. He humor are as eventually engood if not counters a better than in young Mutant the first one. with a rage With more issue who can’t faith in the control his movie, a bigpowers named ger budget Russell Photo Courtesy of 20th Century Fox was given, Collins. leading to Russell and Deadpool are then locked much more action packed fight up in the Icebox, a Mutant scenes, with a lot more characprison, where they are attacked ters at once. Deadpool is just

by Cable (Josh Brolin), a Mu- as meta as ever, and his 4th tant from the future who came wall breaking moments are as back to kill Russell before he hilarious as ever. What sepagoes out of control in the fu- rates this movie from the origiture. Deadpool then sets out to nal however, is the much largstop Cable from hurting Rus- er, more involved supporting

cast. Along with returning characters from the first movie, the X-Force team is introduced, becoming my personal favorite part of the movie. The supporting characters become just as funny, and integral to the movie as Deadpool himself, and even steal the scenes from time to time.

Deadpool 2 is a rare example of a sequel being as good, if not better, then the original movie. The humor, the action, the character, all of these have improved upon the original and made the movie thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. The idea of an R -rated superhero movie is something no one was really asking for, but now that they are here, everyone wants to see more movies go this way.

Even in the wake of Infinity War releasing just weeks earlier, Deadpool 2 does enough to feel fresh, and set itself apart from other superhero movies, and it gets a 9 out of 10.

Infinity War By: Ailyn Ramos Editor

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers: Infinity War, was released on April 27, 2018. The Marvel movie has earned about $302 million in just the first 10 days and has been Hollywood’s biggest release in 2018 thus far. The movie features almost every Marvel hero that has appeared in the past 10 years of Marvel movies from Robert Downey Jr.’s, Iron Man, to Chadwick Boseman’s, Black Panther.

The 2 hour and 40 minute movie follows the Avengers “most powerful enemy,” Thanos. Thanos is on a mis-

ie follows the sion to collect all Avengers split six Infinity up into three Stones: time, different space, power, groups and mind, soul and their allies, all reality. To start trying to find the story, Thanos their own and his children, ways to defeat Proxima MidThanos and night, Ebony his children Maw, Corvus before he colGlaive and Cull lects all six Obsidian attack stones and the Asgardian puts an end to ship in space to the universe. retrieve the space Thanos stone. Thor and first made his his brother make appearance in an appearance in The this scene. The rest of the mov- Photo Courtesy of Marvel Entertainment Avengers,

which came out in 2012. Now in Avengers: Infinity War, he has become the main focus of the story plot and shows a flashback of his younger years and his home planet that was destroyed. Seeing his home being destroyed in front of his eyes made him want to destroy, in his mind save, the universe. Capturing all six of the infinity stones with allow him to “bend time, space, and reality to his will.”

The man who plays Thanos, Josh Brolin, was interviewed by The EW, and was asked if his character is “cold” throughout the entire Continued on page 13

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Have an Exquisite Experience at this Out of the Park Cafe By: Isaac Pieper Reporter

The Desert Rock Cafe located inside of the Student Activities Center is a wonderful place to enjoy a bite to eat.

It is run by one of VVC's very own alumni, and also FullTime Faculty Department Chair of Restaurant Management, Tyler Busch. His passion to cook and run a restaurant came from his grandmother who used to run the cafeteria for all of the Victor Valley Unified School District.

"That's where they cooked everything from scratch." He and his accompanied employees are doing a mighty fine job with their restaurant. Customer service is great and the food hits the spot.

Desert Rock Café's menu consists of creativity. Suggestions come in from students as well as from faculty and staff.

This allows students enrolled in the Restaurant Management classes to get a feel for new recipes. The Cafe gives customers a variety of different foods, with the menu changing daily. There’s a different soup, salad, sandwich, special made entrée, and a special type of fish prepared every day. Busch explains, "There's always a reason for everything we do.

There's a lot of nuisances and a lot of science that goes behind cooking."

I had the chance to eat at the cafe and try their Low Infinity War from page 12 movie or does he eventually show affection. Brolin answered, “Yeah. I do think he does. When you see the relationship with Gamora and you see that evolves, God I wish I could tell you. I can’t! When [directors Joe and Anthony Russo] came up to me after we had done maybe three quarters

Country Boil, with a side of sweet potato fries, a slice of Chocolate Ganache cake and a

scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The Low Country Boil included a wonderful blend of shrimp, mussels, potatoes, and sausage. This was all cooked perfectly in thin pool of juices, butter, and seasoning. the sweet of the film, they said, “It wasn’t necessarily intended that you feel for this guy as much as you do.” Obviously he has a grand plan, like somebody who’s pulling in kids for their own selfish bloodshed. But he has a capacity to love very much and very deeply. Audience can also see Josh Brolin, as Cable, in Deadpool 2.

The overall movie was

potato fries were cooked with perfect crisp and popping flavor. Topping it all off, the Ganache cake and ice cream complimented each other great and tasted awesome.

If there are ever comes a time where the cafe is out of a certain item they have to improvise

and come up with a different dish to serve. Busch says, "Part of being in this industry is that you really have to think on your feet, really be able to move on the fly, and work with a sense of urgency and understand change is inevitable sometimes. You just have to roll with the punches." He also explains, "You have to work three steps ahead and be able to adapt. It comes with time though.” They also cater to school departments.

The cafe has six people total in the department. The roster includes Tyler Busch (Full-time Faculty and Department Chair), Clemens Fisher (Part time adjunct), Mike Venice (part-time adjunct), Dwayne Buckles (former full time faculty before he retiring ten years ago), Debbie Peterson (Department Senior Instructional Assistant and now a part time adjunct) ,and Bucky Buckles (part-time teacher for VVC and teacher for Culinary Arts at Adelanto High School). They have about 200 students enrolled in the classes for Restaurant Management listed as RGMT. These students are on their way to get their certificate and degree for Restaurant Management.

great, a 10/10. Yes, it was very long, but the story plot was exciting and unexpected. Seeing all the different characters from all the different films was entertaining and led to some of the films best moments. Having 21 different characters in the film did not get in the way from telling the story and allowed for three different main stories to go on at the same

time, to be wrapped up in one.

The ending was very surprising and played with the audiences expectations in a way that will lead them to talking about it until the sequel comes out next year.

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Will Over All : The Story of Shaquem Griffin

By Ryley Guthrie Reporter

Shaquem Griffin has been overcoming expectations his entire life. That trend continued as Shaquem Griffin was selected in the 5th round (141st overall) of the National Football League draft by the Seattle Seahawks.

Now on the surface level, this does not seem that surprising based on his playing career at the University of Central Florida. In his last season at the college, he was the 2016 American Athletic Conference (AAC) Defensive Player of the Year and one of the captains of his team. He did have one distinct disadvantage in NFL scouts eyes, he only has one hand.

Shaquem Griffin has not looked back since he got his hand amputated at the age of four. This unfortunate situation was caused by a fibrous strand of the amniotic membrane that formed on his hand while he was in the womb.

The pain, both mental and physical, only served to motivate the young man to where he is today. Griffin told the NFL network during his last season at Central Florida that, "A lot of people in our generation like to make excuses about little things that really don't hinder them from doing what they want to, it always comes down to the work ethic."

Shaquem’s twin brother, Shaquill, is one of the rocks that kept Shaquem focused through all of the trials and tribulations. The twins revealed in a Sports Illustrated featured interview that they would play in college together.

Shaquill, the more highly touted prospect of the two, got much more interests from col-

Shaquem Griffin walking out on the NFL Draft stage. (David J. Phillips, Associated Press)

leges. Shaquill would not accept a college’s offer unless they also made an offer to his brother. The twins found a place to play at the University of Central Florida, where they were both offered full football scholarships. Although they both got scholarships, Coach George O’Leary only saw potential in Shaquill. For the first three years of his college career, Shaquem sat on the sidelines while he watched his brother become an AllConference player.

Things turned around for Shaquem after his brother got drafted by the Seattle Seahawks and O’Leary retired. Under the new coach, Scott Frost, Shaquem Griffin finally got an opportunity to start as a linebacker. Griffin flourished in his new role becoming the AAC defensive player of the year.

During his last season in college in 2017-2018 season,

Shaquem had 43 solo tackles, one interception and two forced fumbles. In the Peach Bowl, Shaquem’s final and most important college game of the season, Griffin turned many heads when he put in a 12 tackle performance that included 1.5 sacks to lead his team to a win. Griffin was able to fulfill his childhood dream due to his performances in college.

In the moments after he was drafted by his brother’s

team, Shaquem Griffin stated, “It’s amazing just to be here right now; I couldn’t ask for more. It’s been a long road coming, but I’m glad I had the opportunity to be here.” Griffin never stopped fighting and never stopped believing that he could achieve his dream of being an NFL player alongside his brother. No matter the obstacle, Shaquem Griffin has knocked them down.

Shaquem Griffin, in the Peach Bowl for the University of Central Florida. (Getty Images)

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Athletic Transfers

Reporter

Every year, Victor Valley College (VVC) is one of the prospective community colleges that universities look to for athletes. Athletes dream of the day they may get signed to a university, with the biggest perk being that their college education will be paid for.

Such an opportunity is something that very few obtain.

This year, many VVC athletes have been signed to universities; the next step in their college athletic career. Some of VVC’s athletic transfers are coming from our football, basketball, and women’s soccer teams. VVC’s basketball team

is being acknowledged for one of their athletes, Nathan Clark.

Clark, originally from Adelanto, has played with VVC’s basketball team as a guard/ forward. He recently signed with San Diego Christian College where he plans to transfer to in the Fall of 2018.

VVC’s Football team is saying goodbye of at least three players that have signed for universities.

Gilberto Torres, Eric Parra, and Teddy Adkins, have all been signed and given full scholarships to different universities. Torres is originally from Willimantic, Connecticut and after playing on the VVC football team as Running-Back, he will now be going to the University of

Massachusetts.

Eric Parra, from Barstow, California, has played the position of Punter/ Kicker and will now be heading to Kentucky Christian University.

Along with Torres and Parra, Adkins, originally from Apopka, Florida, played as a Linebacker for the last two years and is now heading to Adams State University.

Coach Walid Jomaa has announced that two of his women's soccer team players will also be transferring. Although Coach Jomaa has yet to disclose who these players are and where they will be transferring, the outlook is hopeful.

Coach Bradbury of the men’s soccer team said, “I

have had coaches from universities reach out to me, so everything is still up in the air and will continue to be just be until the season starts.” Coach Bradbury’s words give hope that more student athletes will soon be signed for universities.

This year has many athletes are ready to leave to and play at a higher level.

Congratulations to all the athletes that have signed with universities. VVC wishes the athletes all the best of luck with hopes that they will always remember where they started.

Yankee Red Sox Matchup

By Celeste Reynoso Reporter

The New York Yankees are on an outrages roll with a record of a 16-1 game winning streak. They have a record of 25-10, giving the team the second best record. As of today, the winning streak continues as the New York Yankees play against the Boston Red Sox. The New York Yankees had a game series of three against the Boston Red Sox. The first game took place on May 8, 2018 in New York at 4:05 pm Pacific time with the score of Yankees 3 Red Sox 2.

The following game took place on May 9, 2018 in New York at 4:00 pm Pacific time with the score of Yankees 9 Red Sox’s. The last game of the series took place on May 10, 2018 in New York at 4:05 pm Pacific time with the score of Yankees-4, Red Soxs-5.

The Yankees winning

streak started with pitcher, Luis Severino. Coming into the 2018 season, the supposedly weakness turns into the Yankees greatest strength.

The starting pitchers have posted an 1.89 ERA with a 0.87 WHIP during the Yankees hot streak, striking out 93 batter on the amount of 95.1 innings.

The hot streak is due, in part to its rookies. Gleyber Torres has become the youngest Yankee player ever to hit a walk-off home run at just the age of 21. In his first 15 games of Yankees winning streak, he's had a batting average of .327/.357/.500.

Wins, for the Yankees, have not come easy. They have faced the American League's (AL) world series contenders like the Toronto Blue Jays, the Los Angeles Angles, and the defending champions, Houston Astros.

The Sox and Yankee match-up was the best in Ma-

jor League Baseball (MLB).

Both of the teams competed for first place in the AL East with the same record of 25-10.

The Yankees and the Red Sox have one of the most spirited rivalries in all of sports history. It all started in 1919 when Harry Frazee ran into financial trouble being the Red Sox’s owner and having to sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees for $125,000. After selling Babe Ruth, the Red Sox fell into the “Bambino Curse” and had not won a world series until 2004.

The Yankees became the most successful team in MLB, winning 26 World Series titles and produced countless Hall of Fame players.

The Red Sox blame the

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Yankees for all their problems and curses, while the Yankees gloat when playing the Red Sox. They faced each other many times each year being in the same division and are divided neighbors. The heated rivalry still continues till this day.

The New York Yankees might have lost their winning streak, but as CBS Sports colleague Mike Axisa wrote, “multiple indicators point to the Yankees actually improving.”

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