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October 10, 2018 | Volume 45| No. 2 “Always go too far, because that is where you will find the truth.”- Albert Camus

VVC Cares for Its Nursing Mothers

The New Barista By: Jordan Lunasco

By Amber Scott

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Victor Valley College has done it again with its new Lactation Room which has been set up for nursing mothers.

The newly decked out room is in the Auxiliary Services Department located in building 44. Once inside, nursing mothers can expect to find a relaxed atmosphere where they can express themselves while away from home. Funding for the room was acquired by Jacqueline Stahlke, a VVC athletics counselor and learning disability specialist, who was granted $2500.00 through a donation that the campus Foundation received from a local community member.

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Stahlke received the help of several members from the Fiscal Department and the Department of Maintenance and Operations who all worked feverishly to bring in the necessary items purchased from

Amazon and Lowe’s. It didn’t take long for the team to prepare a clean and comfortable space for all nursing mothers to enjoy.

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THE MASHPEE WAMPANOAGS

By Celena DeLeon Editor-in-Chief

On Saturday, October 6, 2018 roughly 200 members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe protested in a Cape Cod town in wake of a recent Trump administration ruling. The ruling was announced in September by the US Department of Interior, effectively reversing a 2015 federal decision that holds land in trust on behalf of the tribe.

The pilgrims settled in Plymouth in 1620 and were greeted

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by the Wampanoag tribe in this region. The land spreads

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The Starbucks off Bear Valley and the I-15 (14329 Bear Valley Road) has hired Cynthia Traylor, the first Deaf barista in Victorville. “I am most excited to make coffee and meet new people. I am eager to learn about their experiences and friends, and also build lasting relationships with my coworkers,” stated Traylor.

Accompanying Traylor through her training is professional American Sign Language Interpreter, Alicia Flores. She translates what her barista trainer is communicating to her. Flores has been a professional interpreter for 31 years. She shared two common misconceptions people can have about the Deaf community. The first misconception is that many assume Sign language is universal, however it is not. Flores noted, “American Sign Language (ASL) uses a one-handed alphabet, while the British Sign Language (BSL) uses a twohanded alphabet.” The second misconception she sees, is that many can misunderstand a deaf person’s facial expressions and vocalizations. People can misunderstand a Deaf person’s vocalization rooting from excitement, as the individual being angry.

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Wampanoags, from page 1... about 321 acres wide in Mashpee and Taunton, Massachusetts. If the tribe is unable to retain control of it, then they will be unable to build a $1 billion casino there, but beyond that, this ruling would threaten the tribe’s moral and cultural claim to the land.

Victor Valley College student and ASB president, Tristan Wilkerson, is directly affected by this issue because he is a Mashpee Wampanoag tribe member. “This policy removes our sovereignty as a people. We’re back in the times where we’re fighting for our rights,” he said.

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The room features high-back chairs, privacy curtains, ambient lighting, a sound machine, an area to store milk, and supplies. The Lactation Room was opened for use at the beginning of the fall 2018 semester to accommodate faculty, staff and students.

According to Stahlke, the usage of the room also comes with several useful resources which are all provided for free. Nursing mothers have access to nursing pads, storage bags and more; however, the pump, whether it is handheld or electric, must be selfprovided. In fact, while using

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the tribe filed a federal lawsuit, arguing that the ruling ignored evidence provided by the tribe. According to a Boston Globe article, The Interior Department said it could not hold land in trust for the Wampanoag because the tribe was not under federal jurisdiction when Congress passed the Indian Reorganization Act in 1934. Although Cedric Cromwell, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribal council chairman, argues that the ruling violates the spirit of that 1934 law which Congress “put in place to restore tribal nations for tribal sovereignty for selfdetermination.”

The treatment of Native American people has been

the lactation room it is highly recommended that individuals do not share equipment for sanitation reasons. According to Kourtny Marlatt the room has been used everyday by several students and faculty members. “There are no formalities to be concerned with when trying to access the room. If you need it, you can just go on in.”

A nursing woman usually needs to pump at least every 2 to 3 hours or 8 to 12 times a day, for younger babies, as this mimics how often a baby would nurse if it were nursing throughout the day. It is important that all nursing mothers stay hydrated, eat well, and maintain stress levels which

October 10, 2018 Page 2 negative, historically. This is due in part to the perpetuation of recognizing settlers as heroes which society teaches.

Although, since 1991, many states, municipalities, and universities in the United States have begun to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in replacement of Christopher Columbus Day because he represents “the violent history of the colonizations in the Western Hemisphere” according to a History.com article titled Goodbye, Columbus. Hello, Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The foundation of America was built off of colonization and mass genocide with concepts such as Manifest Destiny being exercised to justify the expansion of the US by removal of indigenous people.

“This [ruling] isn’t anything new. It’s happened to many tribes before. It’s sort of reviving the ‘termination era’ when it was outwardly expressed to try to remove the Native American population,” Wilkerson continued. “It plays a big role in affect to our economy when it comes to being able to build things like homes, develop programs, or receive funding from the gov-

makes milk production much easier.

The Lactation Room is another resource made readily available to enforce the importance of success and that time waits for no man… or woman.

“Balancing motherhood along with pursuing your academic and career goals can prove to be a challenge; however, when you have the appropriate supports in place, the mountains you are climbing become smaller. I encourage all mothers to reach out and ask for support whether it be from family, friends, your counselor or even your instructors. You have more support around you than you may know,” Stahlke said.

ernment. We have a school there that teaches and preserves our native language to pass onto future generations, so without it, it puts a limit on our growth as a people.”

Wilkerson encourages a call to action to anyone who may want to support the cause and said “I wish there was a clear answer to finding a solution.

It’s like, how do you stand up to a bully that wants to erase your identity in a sense? It’s as if the federal government comes to your home that you’ve lived in for generations, and tells you that you no longer live there. You feel dehumanized. In this country, it’s not enough to exist because the government puts policy over people. I would just encourage people to raise awareness. Start a conversation and educate yourself.”

At this point, the fate of the land is held in the hands of the lawyers who are fighting this case, and other tribes and supporters who stand in solidarity with the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe.

She hopes to expand the service to other departments throughout campus to help those who need it, save time and energy. The room is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

If you would like more information or perhaps would like to offer items of support to nursing mothers, contact Jacqueline Stahlke at (760) 245-4271 ext. 2765.

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Safety First At Record Low

By Sasha Abdo Reporter

It was revealed that the cases for the three most common Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) which are Syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia rose by 200,00 between 2016 and 2017 in the United States.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the following on August 28th, 2018 at the National STD Prevention Conference in Washington D.C. Nearly 2.3 million US cases of these sexually transmitted diseases were diagnosed last year. That's the highest number ever reported nationwide, breaking the record set in 2016 by more than 200,000 cases.

Last year, San Bernardino County’s Department of Public Health (DPH) reported more than 15,000 cases of STD’s, with the largest increases reflected in gonorrhea and syphilis. Individuals 15 to 24 years old accounted for nearly 60 percent of all new reported cases.

Getting tested is highly encouraged, being aware of the risks as well as ways to prevent getting an STD is also very important, especially among college students. www.saferstdtesting.com list 25 free clinics in the area for those with income issues.

Planned Parenthood is a highly recommended clinic to receive STD testing and other important things such as birth control and other contraceptives. They provide free services but an application process is required.

Congenital syphilis can cause premature or stillborn births. Congenital syphilis is a severe, disabling, and often life-threatening infection seen in infants. A pregnant mother who has syphilis can spread

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the disease through the placenta to the unborn infant. Some STDs, like syphilis do not have noticeable symptoms.

The first stage involves a painless sore on the genitals, rectum, or mouth. After the initial sore heals, the second stage is characterized by a rash. Then, there are no symptoms until the final stage which may occur years later. This final stage can result in damage to the brain, nerves, eyes, or heart. If the sore is not noticeable the patient may never know they even have the STD until it is too late.

The only way to truly prevent an STD is by not having

any sexual contact but if sexual contact is chosen using protection and having safe sex is the way to go. Safe and protected sex means using things such as lube, condoms and female condoms. Lube helps lower the risks of tears in the anus, vagina and condoms.

Condoms and female condoms help prevent an STD from transferring by covering the infected area. Although they do help with lowering the risk there is no 100% guarantee.

Once again, many people with STDs do not have symptoms so it is important to ask your doctor for a screening test for you and your partner at least

yearly.

For more information about low-cost or no-cost STD or HIV testing, call the DPH at 800-722-4777 or find a testing site at gettested.cdc.gov. For more information or to register for the STD Task Force, call 800-722-4794 and ask for a health educator.

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Ways to Prevent Suicide

By Ashirae Wardrop Reporter

On September 25th, 2018, Victor Valley College (VVC) hosted a Wellness Workshop for Suicide Prevention Week from 10:00 a.m . till 12:00 p.m. It focused on how to help people who have thoughts of committing suicide and what to look for within a person with these thoughts. The Wellness Workshops are provided as a collaboration with the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health and funded by the Mental Health Services Act. There are many warning signs to someone who may be considering suicide.

One might show signs of depression, anxiety, lack of appetite, sweating, being distant, low sex drive, hopelessness, excessive irritability/anger, lack of eye contact, sleeping more/ less, withdraw from close friends and family, discouraged, rapid heartbeat, and a change in their everyday schedule.

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Shalom Garcia, is eager to experience working with her.

“I hired Cynthia, because I wanted to stand by Starbucks core values. They are, ‘Creating a culture of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome. To act with courage, challenging the status

Attendees of the Wellness Workshop and Speaker, Evonne Tirado

When dealing with people who show signs of suicide, the most important things to remember are directness and ALGEE . “A LGEE means to assess for risk of suicide or harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and information, encourage appropriate professional help, and encourage self-help and other support strategies”, according to the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). Directness means to ask questions that are straightforward.

The speaker, Evonne Tirado who has been speaking at workshops for two years, pro-

vided the audience with steps to help someone with suicidal thoughts. She says one should assess the situation, set up the conversation one is going to have by knowing the person who one is communicating with, and build a support system that one knows will do a follow-through. One may know if someone is feeling suicidal if he/she pays attention to the signs.

In order to prevent suicide, one must know the signs because the signs will help identify if someone needs help .

Instead of assuming someone is okay, it is better to ask and

quo, and being present, connecting with transparency, dignity and respect.” Garcia hopes to create a work environment, where Traylor feels welcome to come to work .

She hopes to create that positive environment for the Deaf community, allowing them to order their coffee with ease. Garcia is challenging the status quo and connecting with respect, by embracing deafness as a positive attribute to the store.

Rhiannon Aragues, a professor teaching ASL at Victor Valley College (VVC), is applauding Starbucks for not seeing deafness as a disability.

Many who are Deaf get turned away, or their applications are never looked at. This

is due to people not having any experience with working alongside somebody who is deaf. With Traylor being hired as a barista, Aragues hopes that it will encourage people to explore ASL. “It’s a foreign language, and it is gaining popularity, so much that high schools are starting to offer it,” stated Aragues.

The ASL program at VVC has grown to four instructors.

If a student starts at ASL 1, there are no prerequisites required to take the class. Students wanting to enroll in ASL should have an open mind and be willing to get out of their comfort zone. ASL students take a campus tour, and even play a campus-wide hide-nseek game, all in Sign lan-

be direct. A person who is considering suicide needs to seek help by talking to someone. “Don’t be ashamed of what you’re going through.

Shame keeps you from talking about it,” said Tirado. The saying, ‘when they want to talk, they’ll talk ’ is not always true. One needs to talk to the person who feels suicidal and always be serious when having a conversation about their attempt to commit suicide.

There is always more one can do if they are contemplating suicide. VVC holds the Wellness Workshops every Monday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. upstairs in Building 44 located on the upper campus. Students can also visit Desert Hill Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) located at 16552 Sunhill Dr. in Victorville. For more updates on the Wellness Workshops, text 81010 @ mhvvc for weekly mental health text messages of Wellness Workshops topics. Go visit a Wellness Workshop to educate yourself on what to do in case of a crisis. You may just be able to save someone’s life. guage! Additionally, students may find themselves rewriting a popular children’s story in order to encompass Deaf Culture . Aragues has had students travel to Hollyvale Elementary School in Victorville, CA to read the rewritten children’s stories to the kids who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Traylor is finishing up her last two blocks of training at Starbucks, and then she will be working on the floor like any other barista. Go say hello to Traylor and her fellow partners. In the meantime, be sure to register for the ASL courses at VVC as soon as possible, because they fill up quickly! It is sure to be a life changing experience.

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Find a club at VVC mission of uniting both the community and students through memorable College is the best time to experiences. start getting involved with Philosophy is associyour environment and to join ated with wisdom, intelclubs. College groups are ben- lectual culture and a eficial to students because they search for knowledge. will help learn how to engage The Philosophy Club is with diverse groups of people about fostering discusand gain new skills. Victor sions that cover issues of Valley College has over ten the broader community college clubs on campus, but and they try to make sure here are some that students that the discussions are may find interesting. productive for thought.

The Ready Rams Club is Their mission is to eduabout helping the students of cate their peers and the VVC gain the necessary skills community about the Members of the Ready Rams Club at the Fall 2018 Club Rush for the workforce through importance of philosocommunity, educational and phy, outreach to the communiportant to The Christian Club , welcome.

The Christian cultural activities. Ready ty in a meaningful way by because it's about bringing Club’s mission is to teach colRams aspires to give VVC relating philosophy into curpeople together providing a lege students about Jesus and students positive experiences rent worldly issues and topics. safe place for Christians. Be- help their faith grow in Christ. and build on skills necessary They strive to encourage as ing a Christian in school can Victor Valley College has for the workforce. The club many people as possible to be hard said Luis Carrillo. a variety of clubs that cater to also helps students qualify for become open-minded individ‘‘I'm always getting bombard- student interests. Staying inacceptance to universities. uals and to promote critical ed with so much negativity volved in your school can be Club members develop their thinking in their lives. Providfrom non-believers.” That's beneficial when it comes to own events to ensure an inter- ing an outlet for everyone to one of the reasons Christian gaining new skills. Being part active and hands-on experi- discuss ideas and issues reClub wants to help past Chris- of a club can help students ence. Goals for the club in- spectfully is also part of their tians regain their belief and develop leadership and comclude making a difference mission. Any VVC student is create a safe place for them. munication skills. It can also through events, activities and welcome, there are no obligaDuring meetings they normal- with future goals like employfundraisers. Teamwork is ex- tions. All that is necessary is ly sing worship songs, study ment or becoming more sotremely important to this club an open mind. bible verses, and have group cial . ‘‘I'm grateful for being and only through this can the Fellowship is very im- discussions where they talk part of a club because the Ready Rams accomplish their about their Christian Club provides for me issues. an environment of people who The Chris- are interested in my wellbeing tian Club and happiness and will always likes be there for me in the worst of building times. Not only am I in a safe friendplace for my beliefs but in a ships with safe place for my life in gentheir mem- eral, and I seek to replicate bers so that experience for anyone that they can comes in,” Gabriel Kelvin feel more says. He would also like to united. share his experience with othThere are ers. Victor Valley College has no require- different clubs that can help ments to students feel welcome and join the safe. Students should be able club. Non- to find something that suits believers their interests, no matter what and be- they be. lievers are Picture courtesy of Google By: Jasmine Ramos Reporter

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Get to Know Your Fellow Rams By: Amber Scott Reporter

Nicole Leah Fox is a 22-year -old, double major, concentrating in liberal arts and history.

Fox first began going to Victor Valley College in the Spring of 2016. Fox was given a second chance to focus on her studies and credits her ambition to attend college to finally being healthy enough to do so.

“I never wanted to feel like I couldn’t do something. No one and nothing would stop me again,” Fox concluded. When not engaged in her many for transfer classes, Fox is busy participating in the Model By: Julian Valenzuela Reporter

There are many places in the world to see, but Victor Valley College student Aarron Frondarina has his heart set on one place. “I would love to go to Spain, I think the culture and country is beautiful”, Frondarina states. The first By: Jordan Lunasco Reporter

Justina Boertee is an ambitious 23 year old majoring in Nursing. Boertee has traveled to many states and countries. Boertee would love to travel to New York City. NYC has many monuments and memorials such as the Statue of Liberty, FDNY memorial wall, and the Oculus. Boertee believes that traveling is not

United Nations club where she loves being able to learn about different countries and participate in debates with others. If given the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world, Fox says she would visit a country called Luxembourg, located in Europe, which is where her great-great grandpa immigrated from after World War 1.

time college student has not had the opportunity to travel yet, but thinks that Spain would be a great first trip. He went on to say that he would like to visit the city of Madrid and its beautiful Plaza Mayor that highlights the Spanish architecture found all over the country. Frondarina also included he would like to visit La Playa de La Concha, one of Spain’s most visited beaches.

Whether it is walking through the streets of Madrid or relaxing on the beautiful beaches in Spain, Frondarina is in for a trip of a lifetime! only seen as a vacation, but taking it as an opportunity to learn about the history of the places she travels. “I have always wanted to go to the National September 11 memorial.

9/11 was a devastating day affecting so many Americans. Being able to tour this historical museum would really open my eyes,” Boertee exclaimed. She believes it is important to experience history and view different parts of historical places, so she encourages everyone to travel.

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Katie Kondratko is a 18 year old student who just started her first year here at Victor Valley College. She is a part of the First Year Experience program and plans on transferring to Loma Linda to become a nurse anesthetist. “It is the perfect way of being involved By: Cierra Malone Reporter

Cameron Thurman is a Biology major at Victor Valley College who hopes to become a nurse. His family goes on multiple trips throughout the year, especially around the holidays. If Cameron could travel anywhere, he would choose to go to Palawan in the By: Ashirae Wardrop Reporter

Victoria Fitzgerald is a 20year-old student majoring in Math and Science. If she could pick anywhere in the world, she would go to Egypt. Fitzgerald wants to see the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the tombs of the old kings, and camels! She likes the Book of the Living Dead and all the hieroglyphs.

“I really love the thoughts of gods and goddesses and pharaohs, the make-up, and the art of that time. I wish to go back to those times and to be Cleo-

in surgeries without having to become a surgeon.” When asked if she could travel anywhere where would it be and why, she said, “That’s easy.

Iceland!” She continued by explaining that her moms side of the family is originally from Iceland and that her mom has visited there multiple times.

One day while in Iceland her mom and other family met some new people and they ended up finding out that they were related! “A lot of people are actually related without knowing it.” When she visits Iceland, she plans on touring the volcanoes, glaciers and even going whale watching!

She looks forward to seeing all of the natural wonders Iceland.

Philippines. He chose Palawan for its natural beauty and its clear waters. Cameron is a very adventurous person who enjoys exotic wildlife as well. He owns 2 snakes, an iguana, a parrot as well as a few turtles. He believes inside the caves of Palawan he will be able to explore and discover a love for new things. Cameron also loves taking pictures and the scenery the Philippines will provide, is just what he is looking for. patra.” Fitzgerald plans to visit Egypt in the next 5 to 8 years.

She and her boyfriend are starting to save money for a trip, and it just might be to Egypt.

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Get to Know Your Fellow Rams By: Reyes Navarrete Reporter

Joe Simon is a 21 year old student attending Victor Valley College. He has been attending VVC since 2015 and is working on obtaining a Math and Science degree. If he could go anywhere in the world, Simon would want to go to Spain. He would specifically want to visit the Basque region of Spain because of its unique culture, and terrain. His idea of traveling would be to backpack the country and explore its architecture and history. Simon mention, “The area has a lot of history, it’s really green and by the ocean. It is my favorite type of landBy: Jaide Cole Reporter

Kayla Stevens is a 19 years old sophomore at Victor Valley College majoring in Psychology.

When asked, “If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?” Kayla stated, “Oh, By: Robert Ellison Reporter

Alex Drew a 19 year old Political Science Major at Victor Valley College spoke about where she would like to go if she could visit anywhere in the world, “The bottom of the

scape.” The only specific thing Simon would want to do is see a soccer match. Simon is interested in watching a Real Sociedad game. The team is located in San Sebastian, in the Basque country. He is not a fan of the team, but he would like to see them nonetheless.

Once Simon finishes his degree he plans on visiting the Basque Country.

that’s an easy one. I would definitely want to go to Costa Rica to visit the sloth sanctuary.” The tour of the sanctuary includes an introduction to sloths, a canoe ride, and a tour of the Slothpiral clinic which takes about 3 hours. Kayla later stated that, “Sloths are my favorite animal, seeing them has always been a dream of mine.”

Ocean, because it’s mostly a whole new world untouched and undiscovered by humans and I want to be the first person to see and discover it” said Drew. Although Political Science is her major Alex likes the Ocean and appreciates the spirit of exploring and seeing the world. According to OnePoll’s study we all think about traveling more but there are no restrictions as to where we think about travelling so letting your imagination go and thinking about exotic locations could give you the impetus to actually take that trip to your dream destination someday.

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Jesus Zaragoza is a 21-yearold student at Victor Valley College and the president of the Ready Rams club. If Zaragoza can travel anywhere in the world he would either go to Hawaii for the scenery or New York for the landmarks.

He explains how his life has changed drastically this past year to where he sees the question now as "If he can help someone anywhere in the world where would it be?" He By: Mike Castillo Reporter

When asked if he could go anywhere in the world and why, English major James McDaniel said, “As an English major and fan of modern day literature, I would have to choose Chicago since it’s the location of my favorite book series by Jim Butcher, Dresden Files. Despite having being a science fiction series, I enjoy visiting places that give me a better By: Kameron Petersen Reporter

Gustavo Medina is a sophomore at Victor Valley College, where he is majoring in welding. When asked where he would like to travel to, he responded, “Paris, I want to go to Paris because of the fashion.

Paris is a place where fashion is a big thing and I want to go see because I have an interest in fashion design.”

explains how he would prefer to travel anywhere in the world that has people in need, whether it be helping an old lady across the street in Victorville or volunteering in a homeless shelter in Europe. That's the beauty of traveling, an opportunity to help is all around the globe and nothing is more rewarding than seeing a new location while also making someone's day a little better.

Zaragoza’s would love to travel to various locations and volunteer to help those in need. sense of the books I read.” It is impressive to see a student such as James living his life in conjunction with his major to gain a better understanding of literary works. With 15 books and two anthologies in Jim Butcher’s series, James would have plenty of sightseeing to do while visiting the Windy City. Many famous literary works such as The Time Traveler’s Wife and Dreams From My Father have taken place in The Second City.

Medina also expressed how he would like to try all of the different food Paris has to offer. He loves crepes and believes that Paris might have the best crepes in the world.

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The System Failed. She Won’t By: Kyndra Ramussen Reporter From Taken director Pierre Morel, Peppermint is a film starring Jennifer Garner who portrays Riley North, the film’s protagonist who comes back from self-imposed exile to seek revenge against those responsible for her husband and daughter’s deaths, and the system that let the murderers go free. After waking up from a coma, she identifies the killers but they escape punishment because of a crooked legal system. After being mandated to a mental institution, she runs away for the next five years, training around the world to become an expert fighter and shooter.

Two detectives (John Ortiz and John Gallagher Jr.) and an FBI agent (Annie Ilonzeh) track her whereabouts and killings to piece everything together. As the murders go viral all over social media and the news, some people believe that she is doing the right thing and others believe she is still

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breaking the law.

Peppermint was entertaining from start to finish. This film is wonderful and has a suspenseful, twisted ending. Jen-

same energy as John Wick.

The fight scenes are very well choreographed which made it a lot more enjoyable. The sheer emotion and physical work she puts into the performance is astounding.

Richard James Havis stated, “Peppermint is stuffed full of cliches, including racial ones, the plot is full of gaping holes, and it has a storyline that is even less realistic than a superhero fantasy.” The film did have racial cliches particularly involving a Latino and Korean gang in the Los Angeles area.

Based on all of the reviews on Rotten Tomatoes website, the percentage of approved Tomatometer critics who have given this movie a positive review is 11%. 80% of the audience rated this movie 3.5 stars or higher. Unlike critics, I really enjoyed this movie so I would give this film a 4/5 star rating.

nifer Garner is an incredible actress and does a great job portraying her real expressions which draws you into her character. It has essentially the

High Desert Hangs By: Jaide Cole Reporter

The High Desert may be considered boring to some, but it has more to offer than some would think. Geographically located right between Los Angeles and Las Vegas it may not seem like much, but there’s more than meets the eye. The High Desert still offers options for recreation and activities for college students, whether it be art, hiking, animals, or even a night out.

Flying Colors is a local High Desert wine and paint studio.

This studio is available to all ages and it is family friendly.

Customers are allowed to bring their own beer, wine, and food if they so choose.

They also offer private parties in the studio and off-site events if you cannot make it into the studio.

Lindsay H. stated on the Flying Colors Yelp page, “Had a great experience with my family painting. I love the fact it is in an actual studio!

Great instruction and help. It is great. You get to bring your own drinks and food too. All four of us 10, 31, 34 and 53 loved it and had a great time!

We will be back.”

If you are feeling more outdoorsy, Bell Mountain is a

hiking trail located in Apple Valley. It is approximately 1.4 miles there and back. It is a shorter hike and moderately challenging, but it ends with views that are sure to make the challenge worth it. Dogs are allowed on the trail, but they must be on a leash. This trail is

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best used between April and September.

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Hangs, from page 8 enough for a quick workout in the morning. In the summer go early before it gets too hot…”

She also rated this hike with 5 stars. Ricky’s Bar and Grill is a gay nightclub in Victorville.

They offer karaoke nights and drag shows. They have a full menu and the kitchen is always open until they close.

Ricky’s happy hour is every day from 6-8 p.m. with halfoff all drinks. They play music all night and have a dance floor with plenty of room to dance. Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary is a sanctuary located in Phelan dedicated to preserving the lives of exotic animals through rescue, rehabilitation and education.

They rescue and rehabilitate exotic animals. The hours of the sanctuary are always sub-

ject to change so they recommend always calling ahead.

They have different tour options also including tours for groups or school field trips ranging from $6.00 to $15.00.

Robert B. stated on the sanctuary’s Yelp page, “They are wonderful, different, exciting and fun. A rescue organization that has some very interesting and wild animals. Very reasonably priced and courteous, helpful staff. Getting there is just a tad bumpy over the bumpy dirt road getting there but worth the trip!”

Most people would not consider the High Desert a place full of attractions. Whether it is a family friendly activity or a night out on the town, there are many opportunities to make an ordinary Friday night into an extraordinary time.

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Activities for this Autumn By: Kyndra Rasmussen Reporter

With the fall season here, there are numerous fall activities to be a part of. For example, pumpkin patches, beer festivals, cookouts, amusement parks, and of course Halloween activities (mazes, escape rooms, and Halloween nights). has to be a part of the fall activities. Majority of everyone looking for the next big thing to do, whether it’s you and your kids, partner, or family. There are activities coming your way that gives you grown up times like the beer festivals or kid time like pumpkin patches.

Don’t forget all the goodies and decorations stores will have for you to get into the

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spirit.

For starters, who doesn’t love an old fashioned pumpkin patch? There will be one at the San Bernardino County Fair which is currently opened and closes at 5:00 p.m. It is recommended to wear closed shoes for your safety. Snacks will be sold at all these locations. pumpkin patches will show up the later we get into fall.

Oktoberfest 2018 has multiple locations in southern California like Los Angeles, Big Bear, Pomona, and Huntington Beach. Big Bear looks to be the most popular. Big Bear Oktoberfest starts September 8th to November 3rd on Saturdays and Sunday opening times at 12 noon. Closing times for Saturday at 12 mid-

night and Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

Prices do vary when it comes to age and whether you go during peak hours or off peak hours. Children two years and younger are free and on Sundays children 3-12 years old are free which Saturdays they are $9.00 for admission. Beer and wine stops for your enjoyment, souvenirs, booths, bands, dance groups, contests, and so much more. There are party packages as well. Visit https://bigbearevents.com/ oktoberfest/ for further information.

Although Halloween is further into fall, the activities have begun. Amusement parks like Six Flags, Universal Studios, and Knott’s Berry Farm celebrate by hosting night time events, creating mazes and decorating the park for your enjoyment. Knott’s Scary Farm to be on the safe side is more for your little ones. At Universal Studios, a lot of kids but don’t recommend it for kids but also why

pay so much money to get partially scared when you can go here and literally be scared to the point where you fall to the floor, personal experience,” said VVC Stephanie Landa. Personally, all parks are amazing but if I’m going to pay money I want something that’s going to make me happy I spent every single dollar.

Majority of these activities are a good drive out so to keep you local, pumpkin patches at the San Bernardino County Fair, Asylum maze in Apple Valley, escape rooms that will be announced in the beginning of October, and trunk or treats for all ages where you walk around and see nice old fashioned cars, candy will be passed out as well as contests and food. It will start in October as well. Keep your fall 2018 fun and exciting for you and your family by participating in some of these available events.

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A Simple Review By: Courtney LeMay Editor Leave the kids at home for this eye-opening R rated production starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. A Simple Favor is a true genre mash-up with a little something for everyone to enjoy.

The movie was released on September 14, 2018 and has Paul Feig as the director.

Kendrick and Lively, strut their talents throughout the production as Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson respectively.

A Simple Favor provided an opportunity for the actresses to step outside their comfort zones and show the true versatility that they each possess.

Kendra and Lively both did remarkably well at embracing the unique characters and script lines of the movie all

while making it their own.

This film would be classified as a “chick flick” by the average movie goer. In actuality, the movie touches base in an array of genre types; murder mystery, comedy, action, suspense. According to RottenTomatoes.com, A Simple Favor has an audience approval rate of 84%, as calculated from 159 “average joe” movie reviews.

Anna Kendrick’s character, Stephanie Smothers, is as an innocent, overly involved parent as well as a daily cooking show vlogger on the side. She accidentally stumbles into an opposite-attract friendship with Blake Lively’s character, Emily Nelson, when their two children want to have a playdate. Where Stephanie exceeds at her parenting capability, Emily falls short. Emily’s original character is presented as almost singularly focused

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on her high-stakes job in the city, until she mysteriously vanishes one day.

Upon the disappearance, Stephanie steps up her friend game as she looks for her Emily and simultaneously raises the excitement level of the film moment-by-moment. Peter Traver speaks regarding the film in his article ‘A Simple Favor’ Is a Sexy, Twisty NeoNoir, “ It's not hard to figure out where the story is going, yet Feig keeps the mystery percolating, while Kendrick and Lively perfect all the plays that prove they're a dream team of opposites.” As the deeply hidden secrets of Emily’s life emerge, Stephanie begins to evolve from a sweet suburban house wife into an action detective that will break any law to find her friend.

Scott Mendelson, author of the article Box Office: 'A Simple Favor' Nabs $16M, 'White Boy Rick' Disappoints With $9M says, “In other weekend newbie news that isn’t The Predator, Lionsgate’s buzzy and well

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-reviewed A Simple Favor earned a solid $16.05 million over its debut weekend.”

On top of being a thrilling action mystery, A Simple Favor is filled with flawlessly timed comedic humor. However, the joking banter that had theaters rolling with laughter was never sidelined to the seriousness of the movies essence.

All the back-and-forth between of genres and characters positions leads to a gripping finally where all bets are off.

Overall, I found this film to be quite enjoyable and very underrated by the movie lover community. I give A Simple Favor a four out of five-star rating for its entertainment value, genre transitions and the mastery of diversity in the characters portrayal exhibited by the actresses. A production I would recommend for just about anyone to see.

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A Horror Story made Apocalyptic

By Tracy Ochoa Editor-in-Chief A fan's favorite, A merican Horror Story (AHS) created by Ryan Murphy is listed as this Fall’s top 25 most anticipated shows according to consequenceofsound.net. The season premiere of the latest series of A merican Horror Story: Apocalypse aired on Wednesday, September 12 on the FX network. AHS is known for its fantastic horror content and is never shy to showcase the creepy and frighten insecurities of the mind. A merican Horror Story: Murder House 1st season aired in 2011, and it has captivated viewers and secured a strong and eager fanbase. This season is said to be one of the most anticipated seasons yet, it’s been said that it will be a crossover of the two most famous seasons of the series which are Murder House and Coven.

The premiere of A merican Horror Story: Apocalypse wasted no time to get into the nitty-gritty and terrified its viewers by showing an actual fears many faces when it comes to our country. The first 10 minutes of the show had viewers at the edge of their seats as texts alerts and alarms started to go off all over the Los Angeles area. An alert that announced a ballistic missile was headed straight for LA, urging people to find safety.

As predicted, it turned to total chaos, and people trying to flee the city. It shows multiple parts of LA such as Santa Monica and downtown with unmanageable traffic, more than usual (as if there was a difference). People are running, screaming, and losing their minds as news reports confirming the missile attack.

A memorable scene of the first episode was when a news an-

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chor is seen addressing the camera: “I’m not going to make it home so if my children are watching this daddy loves you very much.”

As all chaos breaks loose, the storyline brings its focus on a snotty millionaire. Coco St Pierre Vanderbilt (Leslie Grossman) portrays an internet influencer that is reeking of fame with a dreadful attitude.

While others scurry to find safety, Coco is promised a private jet waiting to lead her to safety. Coco and her entourage made up by her hairstylist (Evan Peters), and her assistant (Billie Lourd) make their way to their golden ticket, also known as their ticket to survival. Coco’s husband Brock (Billy Eichner) was surprisingly not lucky enough to join his wife in her secured getaway.

He was seen left behind as he was unable to get through the horrendous LA traffic.

The lucky survivors arrive at an outpost named “Outpost 3” which is one of many scattered outpost around the world. In the outpost, the survivors are greeted by Wilhemina Venable (Sarah Paulson) and her righthand assistant Miriam Meed (Kathy Bates) The outpost holds those who have survived the missile attack. While the other unfortunate souls are seen rotting away as their surroundings are completely destroyed. In the blink of an eye, 18 months have passed and the survivors are growing antsy to see what’s outside the outpost.

However, before the survivors can rebel against the leader of the post, they are greeted by a

tall mysterious man. Michael Langdon is the mysterious visitor, who is also known as the antichrist. For those who have been a long time, fans of AHS will know that Michael is first seen as the baby that was conceived by a woman Vivien Harmon (Connie Britton) and an evil spirit Tate Langdon (Evan Peters) in the first season of A merican Horror Story: Murder House. The episode ends as Michael arrives at the outpost. The outcome of his visit will soon be revealed in the upcoming episodes of the series.

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Weezy’s Unexpected Release

By Adam Capps Editor Lil Wayne has finally released Tha Carter V after several years of legal troubles.

The album has had fans waiting since 2012 due to a dispute with Cash Money Records, but hit music streaming services on September 28 after a surprise announcement from Lil Tunechi himself.

Tha Carter V’s release came unexpectedly despite the June announcement that Lil Tunechi reached an amicable settlement with the label he called home throughout his career. News of the release first broke when Wayne dropped a video just three days prior to the album’s launch. “On my birthday, I

actually have something special,” the rapper said in the video. “I will be releasing Tha Carter V.” The album’s September 28 release was timed to coincide with Weezy’s birthday. It wasn’t just a present for the rapper, but a present for fans as well coming in at 23 tracks or just under an hour and a half.

To put things into perspective, Tha Carter IV’s deluxe edition had 15 songs and came in at just over an hour. This is a serious album, and it’s fitting considering what it represents for Lil Wayne’s career.

Everything about this album is serious however, not just the track listing. The album opens with “I Love You Dwayne”, a touching recording from Lil Tunechi’s mother. “You’ve

always been my rock and I love you,” Wayne’s mother says on the track before bursting into tears. Immediately after is the first song on the album, and quite possibly one of the best. “Don’t Cry” features a hauntingly catchy hook from the late XXXTENTACION. Several other big names feature on the album, such as Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg. This album isn’t really feature heavy, which is good in a modern world where features sell albums. Clearly, Lil Wayne was banking on his own talent, and it seems to have been a good bet as the album stands on its own.

That does leave the album sounding a little less modern,

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but Tha Carter V isn’t necessarily a new album in the traditional sense. It’s a combination of old and new recordings, some of which were recorded as far back as 2014.

“Mona Lisa”, which features Kendrick Lamar, was recorded that year. Tha Carter V is an interesting piece of history that audiences familiar with Lil Wayne can appreciate.

It might not be a masterpiece, but it should bring fans back to a time before Hip Hop and dance music became intertwined. Tha Carter V receives a 7 out of 10.

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Rams Lose Hard Fight Against Condors

By Rene Alvarez Reporter VVC’s soccer team loses 1-3 to Oxnard College. A difficult game in which the team with less errors came out as winner.

The first half of the game consisted of the Condors dominating the possession 80/20.

The Rams struggled to hold their defensive line and kept getting pummeled with shots from the Condors. There were several breaks- away from the Condor attack gaining advantage over the slow defending from the Rams. In a span of 15 minutes, the Condors took a 3-0 lead over the Rams.

In minute 22, the Condors managed to get behind the Rams defense and scored 01. 7 minutes later a similar attack followed, and the Condors gained a 0-2 lead over the Rams. In minute 35 goal number followed 3 after a break away from the condors went in between both VVC center-backs. VVC was trying to regain possession in the middle of the field by pressuring the Condors with a high line that consisted of 5 midfielders against 3 but the composure of the Condor’s quick passing made them disorganized.

Coach Bradbury knew that changes needed to be made because the team only approached the Condor’s goal once. The first half ended 0-3 the Rams knew it was time to readjust their tactics in order to compete against a Condor side that was dominating the possession and tempo of the game.

The Rams began the second half with a strong start by pressuring the Condors. They regained possession 5 times and managed to break through as Ivan Contreras ran behind the Condor defense and scored in minute 51 to make it 1-3.

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were trying everything to get the second goal in. Frustration overcame them, and the Condors managed to take the victory over the Rams.

VVC’s Assistant Coach Sammy Lara claimed, “the first half was very difficult for us, luckily in the second half

for the whole half and had enough chances to tie or go up but unfortunately came up short.”

The VVC Rams gave a hard fight in the second half, but the chances created wouldn’t end in goals. The Condors took advantage of the Rams errors

changed completely. In a span of 15 minutes the Rams had created 4 chances to score.

The Condors had hardly approached the VVC goal in the second half. The possession and tempo of the game was in favor of the Rams. Possession changed to a 40/60. In minute 72 a yellow card was given to the Condors goal keeper for time wasting. The last 20 minutes of the match the Rams

we changed our composure and managed to create chances, within those chances we managed to get one back.”

VVC player Efren Gomez explained” Oxnard was a tough match, we came into the match a little bit slow and that might’ve been the reason we went down 0-3. After talking at halftime, we gained a second wind in the first five minutes. We applied pressure

in the midfield and defense.

They dominated possession which gave them the result they needed to win the game.

VVC will play again next week Wednesday, September 26, against Westhillamore at home.

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Hill Leaves ESPN

By Kameron Petersen Reporter ESPN has suffered losses in their talent department over the past few years. The most recent one is the loss of Jamele Hill, she announced that she left ESPN according to media reporter, Jordan Miller. Hill and ESPN have reached an agreement price to buyout the rest of her contract.

The news comes after Hill’s backlash in 2015 for breaking the rules of ESPN’s media agreement. Hill took to Twitter, calling President Donald Trump a “white supremacist”, an action that violates ESPN guidelines. The White House has stressed that they are unhappy with her and wish for Hill to be removed.

Hill also expressed her distaste of the Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, and his choice to bench any player that kneels for the national anthem.

Hill sent out a series of tweets that called for a boycott of the franchise, warning the public, “To not ask Dak, Dez or any of the Cowboys players to

kneel. Instead a more powerful message is to stop watching and buying their merchandise.” ESPN responded by suspending Hill for two weeks in October of 2017.

Hill worked for ESPN for twelve years before asking for a meeting with ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro to discuss her leaving.

In those 12 years, Hill worked on SportsCenter and the ESPN website “The Undefeated”.

Hill’s leaving was expected.

With the growing notion that ESPN is entering the political landscape, executives believe that it’s the right move for employees to keep their political opinion to themselves.

Just last week, Pitaro stated in an interview with reporters, “I have been very, very clear with employees here that it is not our jobs to cover politics,

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purely,” A seemingly smart move by ESPN as they have lost viewers that don’t want to get sucked into politics while they watch their sports.

In an interview with Variety, Hill stated, “So much of my career at ESPN – almost exclusively at some points – has been in commentary,” she told Variety, “They hired me as a columnist. I’ve been giving

my opinion since day one.”

Hill can now contribute in other areas of reporting. Hill has said that she sees a need for reporting on women of color.

Hill announced October 1st that she is going to be a reporter for The Atlantic, a better suited company for her, as they tend to focus on cultural and literal commentaries .

Colin Kaeper nick: The Face of Nike

By Julian Valenzuela Reporter August 26th, 2016 is the day that changed Colin Kaepernick’s life. The way American sports are seen and started a country wide discussion of police brutality. The Green Bay Packers hosted the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium when Kaepernick decided to take a knee during the national anthem.

Kaepernick told NFL Media reporter, Steve Wyche that he was not going to stand for the national anthem “...for a country that oppresses black people

of color,” the 49er quarterback stated. He went on to add “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way.”

Almost six months after the controversial incident occurred, Kaepernick's team released a statement that would alter Kaepernick’s career. It included that the football player would be opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers a year prior to its ending. Manager for the 49ers, John Baalke stated that the team would have let Kaepernick go if he

had not left willingly. Kaepernick became a free agent.

Free agency was not as promising as Kaepernick had thought. The former quarterback was not able to get a contract with another team since leaving the 49ers. This incident led Kaepernick to filing a grievance against NFL owners for collusion. According to ESPN.com., The filing included that the NFL and the owners had “deprived Kaepernick of employment rights in retaliation of his advocacy for equality.”

August of 2018, Kaepernick had made headlines once

again, along with one of the well-known sports companies; Nike. On August 27th, Kaepernick was made the face of Nike’s 30th anniversary campaign. The campaign included a vivid picture of the former quarterback’s face with the quote, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything” over it. It was also noted that the brand would produce Kaepernick’s apparel.

Some see this as a great movement towards bringing light towards police brutality, Continued on page 16...

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Strong Mind, Strong Body

By Brandon Valdovinos Reporter Victor Valley College’s Wrestling team encourages people to come check out the team if they are interested in joining the sport. The team meets on Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the gym on the upper floor. As the head coach for the wrestling, Rock Humphrey is very passionate about the sport. He states, “It is a sport that got me where I am today. It taught me about responsibility, work ethic, and discipline which helped me through my college career and ultimately being a high school teacher.”

The team is also passionate about the sport with how dedicated they are to practicing and refining their moves. Wrestler Daniel Garcia says, “It taught me so much in my life and as a person. I incorporate the values I've learned in my life and treat people well. It led me to see the good in people that still exist. I train hard because of what I have learned.”

Season goes on for about 20 to 30 weeks of matches until the first weekend of December, which is the regional meet.

“Regardless of what their record is, if they place top 6 out of 12 teams in our region then they will qualify for the state meet the following weekend,” says Coach Humphrey.

There are 14 members on the team that are separated into different weight classes. Each wrestler has to go up against someone of the same weight class and to be eligible to

wrestle they must be either below or exactly the same weight as the weight class they are in.

The team has not won a match yet, but for Coach Humphrey that is okay because they are gaining more experience with each match.

The focus is not in how many matches they win, but in learning from those matches by gaining experience to help with the next match. “One thing about wrestling is that there's nobody else to blame for your mistakes. When you win you win and when you lose you lose, you have to accept that outcome. There is no

says, “I think about what I can do in the match and focus on things that I have messed up on so that I can fix them. Music also helps because it hypes me up for when I face the opponent. Overall just focus on improving my mistakes and getting better in the way I wrestle.” Wrestler, Devin Rey says, “I go into the match confident, trust in the warm-up and treat each opponent the same.”

Matches are hard due to the fact that the wrestler is pushing their body to the limit against another person doing the same. Even the best of wrestlers can’t win every sin-

messed up here or I did this when I should have did this, how can I fix it to prevent it from happening again. It's all a learning experience and with each one you learn something new.”

The team is open to any VVC students to come check out and join. The team welcomes anyone with or without experience to join the sport. Women are encouraged to join the team and not be intimidated about wrestling because it comes down to experience level. The team has one piece of advice for any newcomers and that is: be prepared to work hard, and be

blaming the team because they are not there with you in the match,” stated Coach Humphrey.

Each wrestler has their own tricks to prepare for a match and get in the mindset to wrestle. Wrestler, Shane Johnson

gle match they are in. Losses can a hard thing to deal with, especially after training hard and preparing for that match.

Johnson says, “losing is kinda of a win because your learning about the mistakes you made in a match. You can think oh I

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pushed to the limit. Wrestling is a sport that helps a person develop a strong mind and a strong body.

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Kaepernick from page 14

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while others believe that this is a disgrace to the American flag and those who have served under it. Those who are with the brand state that this is essential to bring justice to minority groups have seen the worst sides of police officers.

Mikayla Heller, a local student supports Kaepernick’s decision to protest. “What has been going on in this country needs to stop. Innocent people die because of the color of their skin and if someone wants to kneel because of it then so be it,” Heller stated.

Furthermore, they have contributed to the record-breaking

market value of $6 billion of Nike after the controversial ad went public according to Yahoo Finance. Reuters includes that Nike had sold out 61 percent more merchandise after the ad. Heller commented on this stating that people are realizing that not everything a company does should be seen as political. “Nike’s choice of using Colin [Kaepernick] in their ad was smart and I do not see why who is wearing something is more important than what they are wearing,” she included.

Citizens are upset with Kaepernick and Nike because

they believe it is a slap in the face to those who served in the armed forces or serve locally.

According to John Sterling, a local combat Veteran, the Kaepernick controversy is something that was bound to happen. “The Kaepernick controversy is as American as apple pie,” Sterling stated.

“The way he went about it was not right, but it is what the country needed. I know he meant well but how it was addressed left a bad taste in Americans’ mouths.”

Sterling went on to say that controversies are recurring things, but that shows that

something is wrong in the way society is structured. Because the first amendment is a big part of the country, it is Kaepernick’s right to do so.

People began flocking towards other athletic wear companies such as Adidas and Under Armour. What does this controversy say about the state of the country? Is there a sense of degradation to people of color in society or is it a matter not worth discussing?

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Important Dates and Deadlines Campus Tours: October 12 USC October 19 - University of Redlands October 26 UC Santa Barbara November 2 - University of La Verne November 9 - Cal Poly Pomona For campus tours contact the Transfer/ Career Center bldg. 55

October 17 - CSUSB’s BASW Workshop October 18 - California Great Shakeout

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