Rampage june 2016, vol 40, no 4

VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE

RAMPAGE June 6, 2016 | Volume 40 | No. 4

“If you don’t like the news, go out and make some of your own,” - Wes “Scoop” Nisker

VVC Risk Assessment Could Prevent Future Violence

By Nikita Nunnink News Editor On May 25th in the SAC, after a brief lunch, students and staff from VVC and Barstow Community College gathered to learn and discuss an important issue on today’s college campuses: the growing need for efficient and reliable methods for assessing behaviors of concern and risk of violence on college campuses.

The lecture was led by Phillip Van Saun, a pioneer of risk assessment strategies and the Director of Risk, Security and Resilience for the University of California Office of the President. Van Saun began his seminar focusing on clarifying its purpose, that these tech-

niques are not used to prevent violence or predict it, but to create understanding and strategies for mitigating these issues before they arrive. Van Saun also believes that the creation of systems to deal with these problems is essential to campus success, stating that “the lack of process is an

organizational liability.”

Saun continued his lecture, talking about the pitfalls faculty must deal with and what can be done both legally and professionally. More than once, Saun reiterated that the thing to avoid when confronting students is unintentionally escalating the situation through an aggressive approach or by activating an unknown trigger. Another strategy that is key to dealing with risk is to intervene at the soonest point in the crisis as possible. When a situation becomes a crisis in full, the deescalation becomes much more difficult. Assessing behaviors early on when they first become apparent often Continued on Page 3…

Opportunity Knocks

By Jessica Vaughan Editor-in-Chief On May 12, students and community members gathered in the VVC gymnasium to attend the annual job fair held on campus. Many employers attended in search of potential employees to be a part of their team. This annual event serves as a great outlet to help unemployed students and community members find a job.

Megan, with Snowline Joint Unified School District feels that is a great opportunity to take advantage of the re-

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sources made available to them locally. It is also beneficial because for those that are in school, it gives them to opportunity to put themselves out there to find a job within the field they study.

Erika Grogan, a young member of the community, has never been to a job fair until now. The environment made her feel very comfortable and gave the chance to interact

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with people and act professionally. "It forces me to be outgoing, which is not a bad thing," Grogan admits. At first she didn’t quite understand the concept of a job fair but Continued on page 2…

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Transfer Center Celebrates 7th Annual Transfer Ceremony

By Aimee’ Jo Bartolome Reporter The Victor Valley College Transfer Center held its seventh annual Transfer Celebration on May 10. The event was held in the Performing Arts Center to recognize students who are transferring in the fall of 2016. Students, family, and friends were greeted with a slideshow of each student that was transferring with a picture, a quote of thanks and the name of the university they were transferring to. Students transferring to a UC, CSU, private or out-of-state university received a certificate of achievement and medallion at the celebration.

VVC transfer counselor, Lorena Ochoa. hosted the ceremony and had some words of encouragement for the future transfers. President Roger Wagner was also in attendance and assured students “This is your next step.”

An inspiring story was shared by a future alumni, Kimberly Galindo. She spoke at the event about her struggles as an undocumented student completing community college. “As a Dreamer/ Undocumented student, I faced many institutional barriers to higher education and systemic oppression as I went through the education system.”

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NEWS

Relationship Dynamics of VVC Students

By Sierra Warwick News Editor Surveys of a hundred random VVC students show that our diverse campus may be more similar than we thought when it comes to matters of the heart.

While the majority of VVC students are heterosexual (straight), there is about 10% of the campus’ population that identifies with the LGBTQ community and a sprinkle of pansexual students as well.

Most people may think that college students are constantly hopping from one person to the next. The majority of students have only had 1-5 relationships, mainly monogamous, and lasting anywhere from 3 weeks to 30 years.

Humor, honesty, respect, responsibility, smarts, similar interests, communication, and commitment, were the top attributes that people looked for in a relationship and from a significant other. Surprisingly, heterosexual females were the

only group to mention religious faith, and a decent amount of them placed a very heavy emphasis on the importance of God in their lives.

When asked the best part about relationships, the overwhelming response (from all groups) wasn’t sex, but companionship, cuddles, and comfort.

Almost the entire population surveyed stated those who have sexual relations are socially acceptable. Most students say they don’t view people any differently if they have had sex or if they are a virgin.

However, there is a large population of students, specifically 20 and under, that are virgins; and, the surveys show they are viewed differently.

The majority of virgins (from all sexualities) say that they don’t get viewed differently because it is not a topic brought up often. However, the virgins who do talk about it, are viewed as “unique and rare… like a unicorn” according to a 23 year-old-male stu-

dent at VVC. While some virgins are like this, there are others that do talk about it, but are not taken seriously because they are “innocent” and “pure.”

Regardless of gender or sexual activity, all can be seen in either a positive or negative light. The majority of the student population believe there are social standards in play that target people. Society encourages men to be sexually active with different partners, while women are “slutshamed” if they chose to practice their sexuality. Likewise, the LGBTQ community says people are shocked if they are virgins because society expects them to be promiscuous.

Every person is different and our campus is very diverse in ethnicity, age, and sexuality; however, this snapshot of VVC student life shows that we are not as different as we might think.

Job from 1... quickly acclimated to the experience and got more comfortable going from booth to booth promoting herself.

Kenyatta Anthony is planning on attending VVC in Fall of 2016. He was pleasantly surprised with how calm and comfortable the environment of the fair was. With a very outgoing personality, he introduced himself to many people and feels good about the possibility of landing a job. “Even if I don’t get a job, it is still a great way of networking and I might see some of these people in the future in the community,” Anthony stated.

This 2016 job fair proved to be a successful event within the community based on the large turnout. Hopefully next year, there will be more employers ready to recruit some

Flint Michigan Water Crisis Fundraiser

By Kora Mahaffy Reporter The VVC Veteran’s Club hosted a bake sale fundraiser in partnership with Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC) and the Black Student Union (BSU) May 9th through 12th to raise money to help alleviate the water crisis in Flint Michigan. The city of Flint has been dealing with lead contamination of their water supply since April 2014 and the problem is still a long way off from being fixed. Flint is 56 percent African-American and 42 percent of its residents live below the poverty line.

According to Benjamin A. Davis of the Huffington Post,

“Flint was neglected because it was not affluent and filled with high roller taxpayers.”

When VVC Veteran’s Club President Miguel Magallon heard about the water crisis’s effect on the poor while watching the Democratic Caucus in Flint, he decided that his club was going to do some-

thing to help. “Veterans get upset sometimes because we do so much humanitarian work for other countries but not much for our own citizens” he stated.

The goal of the fundraiser was to raise $500 to donate to Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties near

Flint which would enable them to purchase 100 cases of water for families underserved by government water rationing.

At first the fundraising volunteers did not believe that they had reached their goal. In spite of this lack of confidence, participants remained optimistic. Jaime Rosales of the Veteran’s Club stated, “I believe that it was successful because we started at $0 and I’m pretty sure we left that mark a few days ago.” They passed up the $0 mark and much more, raising around $525 for flint.

For more information on how you can help with the Flint water crisis go to.

Helpforflint.com/action.

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Features

Not All Heroes Wear Capes

By Jonathan Martinez Reporter The definition of a hero is someone who inspires you, motivates you and pushes you until you reach your true potential. That person can only be described as our teachers/ professors who come to class every meeting with enthusiasm and the will to teach future successful students. Victor Valley College, El Dorado Broadcasters, and San Bernardino County Schools team up to honor some of the most influential teachers and professors in the High Desert with the "Teachers R Heroes Program." Once a month each honoree will receive prizes, a plaque, and a classroom party.

At the end of the year, all selected teachers/professors will attend a private celebration.

The newest recipient of Teachers R Heroes is Mr. Jared

Hamilton of Krystal School of Science, Math & Technology in Hesperia.

Andy Garcia, a current Communications major at Victor Valley College says, “understanding and treating

students as real people make a great professor,” claiming most of his favorite professors have always enjoyed their jobs and were not afraid to create relationships with their classes. “I think good professors should be passionate about the

subject they’re covering,” says VVC Math major Monica Dominguez, who also believes all good professors should have the time to help their students in class and individually. Many students are seeking for that extra push in order to accomplish their goals and many teachers/professors all over the High Desert have the qualities to do so.

To nominate a teacher/ professor, fill out and submit an entry form along with 500 words or less on why you believe that teacher/professor is a hero. Entry forms can be found online at the VVC webpage under "Online Resources" or students can mail their entry to: Victor Valley College, ATTN: Marketing & Public Relations / Teachers "R" Heroes, 18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville, CA 92395. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

“Everything is a Learning Experience”

By Randy Noxon Features Editor The weather is getting warmer and excitement is in the air as the semester draws to a close. For some students, this is a time to stress over finals. For others, it is a time of giddy anticipation for the coming summer break. For five VVC students, it is a time to feel pride and a sense of completion as they prepare to graduate with the highest honor: recognition as the Valedictorians for the spring 2016 Commencement Ceremony that takes place Friday, June 10 in the Rams’ gym.

Hannah Chapman, Amanda Nichole Colgate, Karen Lynn Parrish, Deronda Jean Smith, and Summer Rebecca Whiteside have maintained a

cumulative GPA of 4.0 during their academic career at VVC. For Co-Valedictorian Summer Whiteside, her 4.0 GPA was maintained not only throughout general education classes, but throughout four semesters of VVC’s extremely rigorous nursing program.

Whiteside, 23, has not always considered herself an academic. In high school, she was “more interested in sports, cheerleading, and ASB than getting all As.” The tipping point came when Whiteside was told that she would not be able to take 18 units in one semester with-

out dropping any classes.

Whiteside not only completed the 18 units without dropping classes, she earned all As for the semester. Ever since, she has strived to be at the top of her class.

She adds, “When someone doubts me, they give me tremendous motivation to prove them wrong.”

This motivation to perform was supported whole heartedly by Whiteside’s family. She says, “Sometimes I drove myself crazy trying to keep my grades to my expectations and they would tell me Continued on page 8…

Graduation 2016

By Randy Noxon Features Editor VVC’s spring commencement ceremony will take place on Friday, June 10, in the VVC gymnasium located on the lower campus. If you are a student who is participating in the ceremony, there are some things you need to know: Graduates will gather at the Adapted PE Building (#70) in preparation to line up and march into the gymnasium.

Graduates must arrive by 3:00 pm for the ceremony.

Caps and gowns may be purchased at the Rams Bookstore. The Bookstore hours are Monday/Tuesday : 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Wednesday/Thursday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; and Friday : 8:00 am 2:00 pm. Caps and gowns may be purchased up to 5:00 pm at the Bookstore on Thursday, June 9. The purchase price for the gown (cap, gown, hood, tassel and diploma cover) is $82.50 (includes tax). This does not include Phi Theta Kappa or Honors regalia.

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Risk from 1... leads to more positive outcomes.

These issues, while not obvious to all, are important to address. Behaviors of concern are early signs of risk and recognizing them might prevent violence on campus earlier and less invasively. Van Saun shared with the attendees a personal message that summed up his experience.

“The reason I got into this business is because one of my colleagues was murdered at work. I thought, ‘there has to be a better way.’ 30 years later, here I am.”

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STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS

By Daniel Moreno Reporter Michael Vargas also known as “Mikey,” currently enrolled at VVC, is attending his first year in college. Mikey is employed as a sales rep who wants to educate families and provide insurance to the best of his abilities. His first year of college, Mikey has changed his major three times from, Psychology, to Journalism, then to his final choice: Music.

At this time, the accomplishment he is most proud of is

graduating High School.

Mikey is a huge soccer fanatic, he will actually try out this coming fall in hopes of representing the VVC Rams. His future goals is to transfer out of VVC; however, he is undecided on which school to attend. His top priority is to pass all of his classes. When asked about his opinions of VVC, he mentioned how people here on campus complain too much when, realistically, VVC does a great when providing the essentials for a great education.

By Kora Mahaffy Reporter VVC student Alvin Razon has a dream, to be the first Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) victim ever to become a nurse.

Alvin graduated from VVC with an AA degree back in 2003 and received his BA in Business from Cal State San Bernardino in 2007.

In 2011 Alvin was involved in a near fatal car crash on the I-15 freeway which left him in a coma with a severe form of traumatic brain injury. According to the doctors, Alvin was never supposed to wake up, or recover , but he wouldn’t give up. Not only did Alvin recover, but his injury revived the dream he had in high school; to become a nurse. “I want to work and help the people who are in the same position I was and tell them that they can get better and do anyTransfer from 1…

she expressed. She will be attending UCLA as a philosophy major next fall.

Ms. Ochoa called each student individually stating the university they were transferring to as well as their major.

Next, future transfers were

By Ranika Blakeney Reporter Student Ariana Hicks has been attending Victor Valley College since 2014. Her major is Criminal Justice. Her fondest memory here at VVC is her theatre class, “It was fun, the only class I actually liked to talk in, it brought out my inner actress/diva”. Ariana

By Cassie Zody Reporter Rachel Siedhoff is a nursing student at Victor Valley College. For the past ten years, she has wanted to be a nurse. She plants to attend either Azusa Pacific University or any Cal State University to pursue her dreams. She has two children to support which

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thing they want to do because with God all things are possible,” states Alvin.

Since his injury, Alvin has taken classes at both VVC and Barstow Community College.

He will be returning to VVC over the summer to study Microbiology, which will leave him with one class left before he begins the admissions process for the VVC nursing program.

lined up on stage with friends and family cheering them on.

Contact Lorena Ochoa at (760) 245-4271 ext. 2139 or visit the Transfer Center (Bldg. 55) for additional information. To schedule an appointment, students must visit the Counseling reception desk.

Kimberly Galindo has been a student here at Victor Valley College for about three years.

She has earned her Liberal Arts- AA in Humanities June 2015, stayed one more year and worked hard to get into her dream school. For her last year at VVC, she decided to be heavily involved in school which she joined the Associate Student Body council as Math and Business Senator.

Kim is also a DREAMer. A “DREAMer” is rooted from the DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act). It is a bill in Congress that would grant legal status to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children and went to school. She says the best experiences she had at VVC was “Being a part of ASB, which allowed me to give back to DREAMers,

enjoys hanging out with her friends and likes going to the beach on her free time. She will be graduating this Fall of 2016. Ariana plans on transferring to Cal State Long Beach, because it has a good Criminal Justice program. She recommends VVC however, she does think that the counseling and financial aid system does need improvement. are her “reasons for going to school and wanting to attend an APU or Cal State.” Once finished with school, she hopes to “end up at the VA Hospital in Barstow.” Siedhoff believes if she can complete school, then her kids will as well. Her big heart and inspiration to help other people is why she is going to school to become a Registered Nurse. write a resolution and getting to meet my best friend.” Her position in ASB allowed her to write a resolution pertaining book vouchers for DREAMers and was approved at the fall 2015 SSCCC (Student Senate for California Community Colleges) conference.

Next fall, she will be

transferring to UCLA. She plans to major in Philosophy and go to law school.

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STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS

By Veronica Mora Reporter Cristina Pablo, 24, has attended VVC for four years.

Pablo will graduate on June 10th and will receive her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development. She will begin Cal State San Bernardino this fall and hopes to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development. “I want to continue working with children either at schools or hospitals,” stated Pablo.

In addition, she has volunBy Sierra Warwick Entertainment Editor

Fernando Esparza is a 30 year old student at VVC working on his associates in Psychology.

He has been attending VVC for around six years and has already completed his Associates Degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Fernando is planning on getting a job after his second degree, but if he cannot, he plans

By Brian Moon Reporter VVC has some very promising talent. One student in particular is Chantel Rockmore. She is 18-years-old, and was originally a Business/ Marketing major, but she recently switched to Sociology.

She found her place by joining one of our many intriguing clubs—The Black Student Union. (You do NOT have to be “black” to join). She explained, “Being part of a club like BSU where we are heavily involved in our community, I found a love for helping oth-

teered twice a week since February at the VVC State Preschool. She works as a Sub Para-Educator for San Bernardino County Superintendent of School and helps children with different kind of disabilities.

In the near future, she hopes to become a preschool teacher or open her own daycare and strives to help educate students with disabilities.

“I’ve always had a passion for children. They do silly things and just make my day,” she stated with a smile. on continuing to get his Master’s Degree in Psychology and becoming a Therapist to therapists. Right now, he is a full time student that loves to get to know others whether they are friends or complete strangers. When I interviewed Fernando, we spent five minutes on the interview and another half hour just engaged in conversation. He loves writing and has almost completed writing a Gothic Literature Novel. He is mostly Native American and believes in the spirits of significant objects.

Fernando is a creative and friendly young man with a determined and hard-working heart. ers and spreading positive vibes.” She is using school to gain the experience needed to excel in her field so that she is ready when the time comes.

“Most people call helping our community ‘work’ but we (BSU) call it spreading the love in our hometown. If we don’t, who will..?” added Rockmore.

Rockmore is still very young so she is not sure which concentration she will pick when she transfers to, but she likes the idea of teaching the youth whether it be Science, English and/or incorporating critical thinking. She stated,

By Nikita Nunnink News Editor

Dominic Nunnink, 19, is a first year VVC student study-

transferring to Cal State University Long Beach.

He is currently building his own computer and plans to build many more in the future. He has an affinity for technology; he modified and reprogrammed a PlayStation 3 at the age of 13.

After earning his degree, he wants to continue his education up to a Doctorate Degree in Applied Computer Science. When his education is done, he wishes to build his own company that will create and sell software as well as building, fixing, and selling computers.

ing computer science. He plans on getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Programming after

By Jonathan Martinez Reporter Yesenia Collon, 12 year High desert resident, has been attending Victor Valley College for almost two years now. Yesenia is a Psychology major, who enjoys the outdoors. She is working to become a family therapist. This fall she plans to transfer to

“Kids are the future and when kids are young, they are a lot more creative and less programmed. I am interested in opening minds and opening my arms to the community to help those in need and further my society—maybe even the world.”

Rockmore is leaning toward transferring to UCLA after she graduates. She explained, “I really like the reputation there and they have done a great job in creating an exciting atmosphere for their students to enjoy and give them a lot of access to utilize their campus resources.” If

Cal State San Bernardino.

Yesenia loves the VVC campus. One thing she would like to see is more events for students to participate in. What many people do not know about Yesenia is that she has the ability to sense other people’s feelings/moods just by looking at them.

you ever see Chantel around campus, be sure to say “hi” and make her day.

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Expanding the Shop

By Daniel Moreno Reporter The goal of the Automotive Department of Victor Valley College is to ensure that their students are offered high quality automotive instructions to a wide range of distinct vehicles. There is a wide range of courses offered in the Automotive Field. Auto 50, provides students with the basic knowledge of automotive systems and their components. A more complex courses, Auto 80, teaches students techniques used by the automotive industry to service and repair ignition, emission, and fuel systems.

The automotive program provides multiple opportunities for on the field training after their input of hours within the program. On average, 14 students per semester go through an internship with KIA, Hyundai, Rancho Motors, Greiner Motors, and Victorville Motors.

On June 6, BMW automotive company will be presenting their step program. With qualification, students will be given 22 weeks of free factory training and a job at the end of

the program. The automotive program is designed to give a student an accurate and complete education of a modern automobile, and is able to provide hands on training.

The automotive program will service a car under their

terms. The client must purchase their own parts upon inspection, sign a waiver, and they must comprehend the students are still under training and will work to the best of their ability. The servicing does change from one semester to the next, depending on the access of materials and students.

The Automotive Department will begin to expand the first week of June with an estimated due date of June 2017.

A merge with the Welding Department will give the Automotive Department an additional 5,000 ft. of space. This will allow them to create 5 additional classes, additional public restrooms, and new equipment such as 5 more rotary racks. This change will be beneficial as it will generate organization with appropriate sections for every department.

For Further Information you may contact Keith Shaner at keith.shaner@vvc.edu or (760) 245-4271 ext. 2818.

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VVC on Trump

By Richard Martinez Reporter When people find out a man who has his own reality show wants to run for president, they figure it must be a joke.

However, when Donald Trump announced his campaign to run for presidency and started making brash statements, people began to rally behind him.

According to bloomberg.com, Trump jumped nearly 20% in the polls within his first month of entering the race. He also had big jumps in the polls when speaking about removing all undocumented immigrants, and banning the

From Pencil To Keyboard

By Ranika Blakeney Reporter The Writing Center is here to help you write better by working with you at the different points of your writing process. According to tutor Mark Alvarez the writing center provides “Guidance, and to make better writers of the students that come in here.” The Writing Center offers a variety of things: they help you gener-

ate ideas, focus topics, organize, and even help search the internet and many more.

Workshops are available in the Fall and Spring and Summer workshops will be provided as well. You do not need an appointment; just drop by when it's useful for you, sign in with your student ID number, and let them know what you need help with.

Online tutors are available if unable to visit the Writing Center. Email your questions or paper (not to exceed 4 pages) and someone will try to respond within 24 hours during weekdays. “The writing center is always there for me when I hit writer’s block” stated student Joselin Hernandez.

If interested in a tutor position

for this upcoming Fall there are some requirements. Maintain a 3.0 or higher, 1 or 2 recommendations from past English 101 professors or higher, and talk to Mrs. Wagner.

The Writing Center is located in the Advanced Technology Center, Building #21, Room #177. Spring and Fall hours of operations are MondayThursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Summer hours consists of MondayThursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and closed on Fridays.

For further information, contact Patricia Wagner or additional visit their website http://www.vvc.edu/offices/ writing_center/, or drop by during hours of operation.

birth right citizenship. A Trump supporter at VVC who shall remain anonymous says she agrees with Trump’s view that people should not be coming into the U.S. illegally. She does not agree with his idea that all these millions of people should be deported. She also said, “some of the things Continued on page 8 ...

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SOLD OUT!!!

By Veronica Mora Reporter To Kill a Mockingbird sold out opening night, May 26.

Jose Esparza (Bob Ewell) stated, “Nothing feels better to an actor’s heart, knowing the show is sold out.” To Kill a Mockingbird is a play based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize Winning Novel, directed by Ed Heaberlin.

Doors opened at 6:30 pm and the theater filled. At 7 o’clock the lights dimmed.

Suddenly a shining light appeared in the corner of the theater as an elder lady walked through the sides of the designed houses and made her way to the center of the stage.

She introduced herself as Jean Louise Finch. Jean Louise

reminisced about her past and told her story about what happened in Maycomb, Alabama in 1935.

Characters were introduced

by Jean Louise, as well as her young self, with her given nickname, Scout, 9. As the play unfolded, Scout’s father Atticus and brother Jem, 11, were introduced. Atticus was a lawyer defending Tom Robinson, an African American, who was accused of attacking and taking advantage of a white woman, Mayella Ewell.

Although the town of Maycomb looked down on Atticus for defending a Negro, he was not discouraged and was determined to prove Tom Robinson’s innocence. In an intense court scene, the audience interacted and gasped when Robinson testified against Mayella Ewell. “I was a little surprised.

It was great how the crowd got into it,” commented Robert Ellison (Tom Robinson).

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Running Man Takes Over VVC

By Reyan Warren Reporter The viral video called “Running Man Challenge”, that started in a Maryland basketball locker room, has now hit VVC! The running man challenge was something created by two

Maryland basketball players that features the song “My Boo” by Ghost Town DJs. As soon as the beat drops and the lead voice says “At night…”, a person will perform a combination of arm and leg movements that gives the impression of a running man; therefore, the running man challenge was created. Many of

the older generation don’t approve of the name for the dance because it is nothing similar to the 1980s running man, but even some of the older crowd is starting to catch on.

On Wednesday, May 25 at four o’clock, I walked into the Student Activities Building

(SAC) and sat down. I looked around at all the people in there. I took out my speaker, turned it on, and played “My boo” as loud as I could. Four people immediately stood up and started doing the running man. It amazed me at how fast trends can travel with the Continued on page 8…

Dance Team’s “Intensity”

By Cassie Zody Reporter Are you ready to see the most intense hip hop dance performed by Rams Rhythmic Dance Team? Join them June 3rd and June 4th in the Performing Arts Center. Patty Golder, one of the advisors of the team, has performed tap, jazz, and ballet in places such as Europe, South America, and throughout the United States.

Dancer and student, Nicarose Marcial, agrees that she is so lucky to have Golder as an advisor because “she is like a second mom” who pushes the

team to have fun, show off their talent, and to do their best. Each member of the team is dedicated and has a different

and unique talent. Putting it all into one complete dance, it becomes extraordinary. The team puts on such delightful

performances that they have been in several well-known magazines including, “Cali– fornia Community Chancellors Office” and other popular newspapers.

What is really unique about the team, is that they volunteer their own time to dance and get involved with school activities. For example, the dance team volunteers their time to help ASB with anything they need, they set up

the American Flags on VVC campus every year for 9/11, and have put on shows for the football and basketball teams.

The team puts in a lot of effort as they meet every Friday at VVC. If a member on the team cannot make it to a practice, the team supports each other by scheduling another meeting to fill the other person in.

If interested in being a part of the team and want to help them be even more amazing, the auditions start at the beginning of Fall 2016 semester.

You can learn more by contacting Golder at patricia.golder@vvc.edu.

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Sports

Rammin’ in the New Season

By Brian Moon Reporter

The first football game of the 2016 season will kick-off on September 3. Coordinator, Jonathan Cervantes has been a football coach at VVC for two years now.

“Since the team went 9-1 on the season last year, the team has been keeping up the good work by hitting the gym and doing some team lifting during the past 13 weeks straight of spring semester” said Cervantes. “The team will be starting practice sometime in mid-July upon the enrollment of the incoming freshman to refill the roster for the coming season.” Only 30 guys remain on the team from last season which is pretty small numbers for football.

Running Man from 7… use of social media.

Ryan Rodriguez is new to VVC and is very familiar of the running man challenge. “I do it everywhere! It’s my favorite dance right now!”

Most people love this generation’s running man, butsome people do not. As the four students were up dancing, others in the SAC were sitting down. Some because they were shy, others because they didn’t know what it was.

Danni Jacobe, says that she hates the dance and thinks it is very dumb. “It’s nothing like the original one. I didn’t like it since it first came out and I never will. It’s just unnecessary.”

The running man is sweeping the nation. Film yourself doing the dance around the campus and post it on your social media and use the hashtag“#VVCRunningManC hallenge”.

The Rams like to recruit within the High Desert, and from all over the country. This year’s team should feature quite a few notable starters from the schools here in the High Desert. A few names that came to Cervantes’ mind were: From Silverado: Tyrese Meyers, Dayna Jenkins, Arthur Franklin, Rob Evans, Micheal Bonan, and from Victorville, Elijah Creighton.

This year’s team has a lot to do if they want to keep up the tradition of a winning season much like the last few years. Cervantes said his personal goals is “to stay involved with the kids and program and just learn as much as I can. I don't know a lot about football still, but I try to make sure all of our student athletes are passing their classes.”

When asked about team goals, he replied, “We want to try to 3-peat the conference we are in. Anything less is a step back, considering our last couple years. Cervantes topped off his final words stating, “Freshman should come out and support the team. All of our home games will be played in Silverado Stadium.”

Be sure to show your support.

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Graduation from 3…

to just let my GPA go, and that I didn’t always have to be the best…but, they know I have high expectations of myself… and I have to say I had the greatest support system.”

For Whiteside, her education will not stop after VVC. She is in the process of applying to Cal State San Marcos where she plans to earn her BSN. Eventually Whiteside would like to become a Nurse Practitioner and get into dermatology.

When asked if she had any regrets over her tenure at VVC, Whiteside replied, “I don’t believe in regrets because everything is a learning experience. I believe that God has a plan for all of us and he has lead me on this journey. I am so thankful for Him and my family. I couldn’t have done it without them.

Honor cords may be worn at commencement only by students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better, based on completion of degree requirements for August 2015 and December 2015 graduates. June 2016 graduate honors will be based on degree requirements completed through Fall 2015. Honor cords may be purchased at the Rams Bookstore.

Tickets will be limited to 6 per graduate. These are for guests since graduates will not need a ticket. Guests must have a ticket to be admitted into the gymnasium (no exceptions). Small children will require a ticket. Tickets will be available for pick up beginning May 3 in the Auxiliary Services Department located outside of the Bookstore lobby (Building 44). For further information, call (760) 2424271, ext. 2495.

Diplomas: Graduates will be notified when their degrees are

Trump from 6... he says are stupid.” Some may feel that the comments Trump makes, are ridiculous. Such as the comments he made about Mexican immigrants, all being criminals and rapists.

As of May 2016, Trump is last Republican candidate standing. VVC student, Raylene Martinez says, “It’s Kind of sad,” that he is the last Republican candidate. Raylene also says she plans on voting for Democratic candidate, Bernie Sanders.

A VVC poll of 100 students: 4% support Trump, and a 74% do not support Trump, and 22% saying they do not support politics at all. Regardless of this poll, According to realclearpolitics.com, as of May 4th, Trump sits with a leading 46.5% of the republican presidential candidate votes. available for pickup. Please be sure Admissions & Records has been informed of correct mailing and emailing addresses. Additionally, any library or financial holds must be cleared.

Graduates and guests with disabilities: Persons with disabilities requiring special seating must be prepared to show a CA ID, Military Veteran, or State-issued drivers license documenting disability. Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to the ceremony for appropriate accommodations. You are allowed one attendant if necessary. Interpreting services will be available for the deaf and hearing impaired. Parking for disabled persons is available in Lot 21 and the entire front row of Lot 16. For concerns or assistance, please contact (760) 245-4271, ext. 2939.

The entire Rampage staff would like to offer our congratulations, and wish all of our 2016 graduates the best of luck in their future!

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Upcoming Events June 10th – Graduation Commencement Ceremony 5pm8pm @ VVC Gym June 11th – 24th Paramedic Academy Graduation Ceremony 10 am-12pm @ Regional Public Safety Training Center, Apple Valley June 11th – Thanks For The Memories Tribute Concert for Dr. Thomas Miller @ VVC Performing Arts Center June 12th – Grande Finale: Celebrating Dr. Miller’s 40 Year Tenure at VVC @ VVC Performing Arts Center Until June 19th – Class Registration June 20th – Summer Classes Begin June 29th – Last day to submit a Pass/ No Pass grade option for 6-week classes July 4th – Independence Day Holiday (No Class) July 6th – Last day to submit a Pass/ No Pass grade option for 8-week classes July 30th – 6-Week Classes End August 13th – 8-Week Classes End August 29th – Fall Semester Begins RAMPAGE STAFF Editor-in-Chief: J essica Vaughan News Editor: Nikita Nunnink Features Editor: Randy Noxon Entertainment Editor: Sier r a War wick Reporters: Elsie Acuna, Aimee’ J o Bar tolome, Ranika Blakeney, Kora Mahaffy, Jonathan Martinez, Richard Martinez, Brian Moon, Veronica Mora, Daniel Moreno, Reyan War ren, Cassie Zody Cartoonist: Guest Wor k Welcome Advisor/Instructor: Deanna Hays Administration/Faculty/Staff Mentors: J ennifer Fowlie, Robert Sewell, Printing: Victor Valley College Campus Pr int Shop

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CONGRATULATIONS SPRING 2016 GRADUATES Cezare Abarca Dante Dennis V. Acenas II Nicholas Pasqual Aceves Misty Rose Adams Ramona Aguirre Christian Micheal Alban Cruz Elaine Alcasas Martin Alcazar, Jr. John Allen Katya Vaness Allen Elizabeth Almaraz Charlene C. Altwine David Solomon Amante Gemeline Amar Fanny Daiitza Serrano Amaya Adilene Ambrocio Jonathan Saul Andrade Corina Celine Angulo Kimberly Paige Theresa Antekeier Johany Rafael Rosas Antonez Angel Anthony Arciniega Richard Figueroa Arguelles Autumn Skye Arnold Alicia Avalos Zabrina A. Avellaneda Ezequiel Avina Coralyn Ayala Savannah Rae Ayala Trevor Aydelott Louise Baartz Travis Dean Baker Deanna C. Baker James Christopher Baker Aaron Baldwin Amanda Ballanes Casey Jan Bandringa Alana Barbieri Alberto Barbosa Elizabeth Ann Barkdull Erwin Barrientos Aimee Jo Bartolome Diamond A. Batiste Jonah Alistair Bayer Shannon Beal Richmond Christopher Beckman Angela Leanne Beesley Sheri Lynne Bender Nancy Benitez Nunez Kenya M. Bennett Ashley Bennett Guadalupe Bernal Rodrigo Antonio Bastidas Berrospi Erica Niccole Berthoud Anna Martin Betancourt Kendra Kaye Bloss Andrya Edglene Bodnar Nick Bogdis Jessica Denise Boykin Rhion Bradley Heather Breman

Boma Violetta Briggs Kristin Sierra Brill Yvonne Shauntay Brooks Krystle M. Brooks Sara Nicole Brown Cecilia Adepeju Browne Joshua Christopher Bryant Anthony Bryant Charlotte BuenaVentura Rememberance Burgess Kyle Patrick Burke Louis Burley, Jr. William H. Burton, Jr Edward Jonathan Cabico Edenbert Cabingatan Jake Cabrera Jorge Ruben Calderas Sylvia Calderon Angel Maximino Camacho Francisco de Jesus Camorlinga Justice Marie Campbell Robert Xavier Campos Jessica Carasa Vanessa Lynn Cardenas Jose Ivan Cardenas Christopher Cardona Evelyn N. Carlos Daisy Carlton Susana Barajas Carranza Oscar Carrillo Jennifer Marie Caspary Corey Allen Casterline Jacqueline M. Castro McKenna Christine Chamberlain Hannah Chapman Oscar I. Chavez Gabriel A. Chavez Gretchen Cheek Samanta Yaneth Cisneros Kendra Vera Codding Alisha Jannetra Cofey Amanda Nichole Colgate Bryan Enrique Contreras Jaime Contreras Michael Andrew Cordero Kyle Anthony Cornett Miguel Angel Coronado Aldair Israel Coronel Carmira G. Cortez Timothy Joseph Courtney Kyle R. Covarrubio Adriana Cruz Denice T. Cuevas Aileen Cuevas Joanna Cuevas Maria del Rosario Landeros Cuevas Amanda Nicole Cummings Tara Michelle Currywood Marissa Dake Lexus Amour David

Christa Davis Claudette E. Davis Debra J. Davis Shantal De La Rosa Jackel De La Tova Christopher de Leon Jon de Gafferelly Korinna R. Delgado Esteven R. Delgado Celina Delgado‐Thomas Katie Elizabeth Dell Sarah Elaine Desormiers Sara Lorraine Dexter Beth Diaz Scarleth Diaz Adam C. Diaz Rebecca Diaz Mireya Diaz Cory Diederich Amy Douglass Amy Douglass Brittany Duarte Deidrea M. Dubose Vanessa Nicole Duran Samantha J. Durham Joseph Eakes Michelle Perez Ecute Amanda B. Edlauer Cole Irwin Eidemiller Dora Ellis Nicholas Silvon Engilman Brian Enriquez Angel Esparza Bianca Jeanneth Esparza Fernando E. Esparza Brittany Alexandria Espinosa Stephanie Victoria Espinosa Brianna Alyssa Espinosa Sasha Estrada Barbara E. Evans Russell A. Evelyn Breeana Marie Ewart Joshue Fabian Sean Fall Marivel Andrea Farias Jennifer Faux Courtney Nicole Favors Marlene Felix Rochelle Lynn Fernandez Aprilrose Fernandez Nicholas Ferrer Megan Fisk Nicole Rey Fleming Anna L. Flores Candace Cherie Flores Kyle Foiles Paulina A. Fontes Marissa Fontes Kimberlee Ford Clayton Fowler

Vanessa Ragine France Alexander Omar Franco Sandra Franco Anais Jazmin Franco Sabrina Fuentes Anthony Pedro Fuentes Gabrielle S. Galindo Jasmine Monique Pedro Osuna Garcia Bryan Garcia Saulo Garcia Sharon R. Garcia Rossy Garcia‐Orejel Rochelle M. Garner Steven H. Gasca Jensen Gastelum Michael Anthony Gayden, Jr. Karamjeet Gill Michelle Gladd Gabriel Gomez Justine Raquel Gomez Vanessa M. Gonzales Adrian Gonzales‐Carrillo Irma Natalia Gonzalez William Gonzalez Alexa Danielle Goss Monica Emmanuele Gowdy Jessie Celest Granados Patricia A. Greathouse Julie Greene Christine Grimes Jennifer Guerrero Danyelle Guiton Norma Lizeth Gutierrez Emely Guzman Jose Soto Guzman Jennifer Brooke Haffenden Vincent Michael Hall Henry N. Harder Christa Maria Harmon Syed Murtaza Hasan Tyler I. Hatch Rena Claire Herek Sandy G Hernandez Eddie Hernandez Shaunna Hernandez Emmanuel Herrera Perswasion Lorraine Herrera William Hesse Janie Luvene Hewett Erica L. Hicks Mary Marie Hill Amanda Xochil Hill Megan Hinson‐Barrientoz Justin Kenneth Hoover Olivia Hough George Abdallah Hourany Stephen Swe Jin Huang Diana Huerta Carrie Lynn Huffine

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CONGRATULATIONS SPRING 2016 GRADUATES Ashley Lorraine Hunniford Christine A. Hussey Tayler Rebecca Hutton Gerson Isaac Ibanez Jalin Taylor Jackson Amiee Frances Jensen Cory A. Jernigan April Johnson Catherine Johnson Emily Johnson Kenneth Jah'Mall Johnson Dupre' C. Johnson Chameron D. Jones Elizabeth Louise Jones Jennifer Azalyn Juptner Jesse Paul Kari Jennifer Maureen Kayser Amber Corinne Kelley Ashley Sha'Quita King Marsha S. King Ronnetta King Daniel D. Kitt Tyler Kent Koester Myranda Lesley Krider Kimberly Carleene Lajuj Lorenzo Javier Lao Leslie Renee Leach David Leanos Summer Ledesma Ashley Ledesma Ana B. Le Flore Janessa Lewis Destiny R. Libby Katie Linder Amy Lindley Kenia Natalie Lindley Megan Noel Lindley Megan Logan Irving Lomeli Jocelyn Lomeli Elisa Lopez Eshell Alexandra Lopez Sara Patricia Lopez Amanda R. Lopez Daniel Lopez Michelle Lopez Miriam Loza Jazenda Loza Angel Loza Matthew Lawrence Lucero Jennifer Beth Luczak Damiana B. Lugo Pricila Lugo Peng Cheng Ma Zulema Machado Stephanie Marie Magallanes Kora Mahaffy Pedro Maldonado Jr. Jessica Marie Maley Justin R. Maples Richard Daniel Mapstead

Nicarose Reniva Marcial Jennifer Marsden Amber Marshall Jalan Marshall Rebecca Ann Martin Samuel Martinez Giovanna Martinez Jonathan Martinez Maria Isabel Martinez Nancy Elisa Martinez Karla D. Mateos Patricia Mathewson Paula Jean Mattecheck Ben Mayberry Cornell L. McFerson Jessica McGarvey Adelina Maria McGuigan Gerald Nathan McKoy Hunter James McKoy Shelby McNaught Cody McNemar Melissa Sue Meadows Carmen Mejia Doris Melendez Karina Melgar Celeste M. Membreno Stephanie Mendez Abigail Rosario Mendez Samantha Mayannin Mendez Jose Everado Pantoja Noah S. Paredes Aaron Simba Parker Kimberly C. Parker Karen Lynn Parrish Dulce Maria Partida Andrew Patag Samantha Carolyn Patterson Elissa F. Peck Randall Miles Pederson Paul H. Penn III Daisy Peralta David Anthony Peraza Joshua Steven Peraza Angela Perdomo Adalhi Perez+D144 Adalhi Perez Javier I. Perez Jose Perez Josielyn Picazo Jacquelyn Piedrahita Dolores Polanco Tricia Polder Andrew Ohotawa Ponce Brooke A. Poulsen Ashlyn Kate Pouvaranukoah Karina Preciado Richard Pretzer Matthew Andrew Prewett Tammy Ann Proctor Kimberly Aidelyn Estrada Prudencio Precious Lynn Pruitt

Jason P. Punchard Sabrina Ruth Quiroz Miriam Qunitero Brianna Ashley Ragen Rory Loui Raggio Jessica Ramos Mindy Alexandra Ramos Jocelyn Ramos Juan Alexander Rangel Yazmin Realivasquez Shannan Marie Rehart Danielle Reihart Monica Ilene Reyes Eli M. Reyes Sonia Reyes Markisha Richardson Maricruz Rios Miguel Rios Helen Raquel Rivas Clarissa Rivera Emilie M. Rizzo Kathryn Elizabeth Robertson Brittany Nicole Robinson Adriana Leeana Rodriguez Emily C. Rodriguez Ernesto Rodriguez Ilene Rodriguez Linda Maria Rodriguez Emily Rodriguez Monica Romero Wilbur Brian Rosales Christina Yvette Ross Tyler Roth Stacy V. Rothwell Ana Abigail Tello Jeff Scott Terry Fitsum G. Tesfa Jerrick Lee Thacker Sunil Thomas Tiffany Grace Thompson Tonya N. Tillman Nicole Ellen Tilton Jose Antonio Torres Josiah Emmanuel Torres Saul Torres Thania Torres Susan Marie Treat Daniel Tremblay Maria L. Tremblay Lisamarie Marianna Trombetta Jennifer Margaret Tronson Robert E. Tucker Karen Mariza Turcios Axel A. Tzarax Stephanie Jayne Urban Kaila Valencia Andrea Valenzuela Annette Valenzuela Cameron Van Note Cody A. Van Zant Lisa Marie Vandegrift

Jose Vargas Juan Manuel Vargas Christina Marie Vecchetti Monique Nicole Vega Evelyn Alicia Vega Barajas Diana Elizabeth Verduzco Bibianna Verduzco Sabrina S. Victor Marina Elaine Vigil Perla A. Villagomez Marlene Villalobos Lucero Villalobos Solis Amand Taylor Vredenburg Zeleke G. Waktole Alicia Marie Walker Arthur Walker Marci Lynn Ward Jeanne Aline Warren Tracy Warren Sierra Warwick Tara L. Washburn Cassidy Andrea Webb Stephanie W. Webster Eric R. Welsh Donavan Whisler Sherrick L. White Summer Rebecca Whiteside Jonathan Wilcox Brittany Estelle Williams Jarren Mitchell Williams Aimee Nicole Williams Janessa Renee Williams Joshua Williams Tedd E. Williams Sherrelle S. Wilson Aaron John Windsor Julia Christine Wolf Barbara J. Womack Riley Alberto Wooten Jr. Kate Lynne Wright Jessica Wynn Justin Yoder Azhlee Brianne‐Nicole Young Sandra Zepeda Casondra J. Zody

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VVC Presents!

in the Victor Valley College Performing Arts Center VVC Music Program Presents

Thanks for the Memories June 11th at 7:30pm

Flute Choir Brass Choir

Featuring Tuba Force College Band

Symphonic Band

Join us in a special night of music celebrating

Dr. Thomas E. Miller’s

40 years of musical excellence at VVC

Grande Finale

June 12th at 2:30pm Celebrate the final concert of Dr. Thomas E. Miller’s forty year tenure at VVC The College Singers, Master Arts Chorale and Sinfonia Orchestra will perform works

by Bach, Essenwald, Mozart, Miller and the Brahms Requiem (sung in English)

A reception will follow in the Student Activities Center General Admission: $10 • Seniors: $7 • Children: $5 • VVC Spring ASB Card: Free

18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INFORMATION

Lobby doors open one half hour before a scheduled event. Box office opens one hour before a VVC sponsored ticketed event and is just off the parking lot. Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.vvc.edu/tix, by calling 760-245-4271 extension 849 (T.I.X.) or at the Advance Ticket Office in the Auxiliary Services Office, located on the right hand side of the Student Activities Center just before you enter the building near the bookstore. The entrance to the Main Stage is at the rear of the building near the lake. The Black Box entrance is through the double doors near the box office.

A wheelchair is available by asking the House Manager in the lobby or calling ahead to 760-245-4271 extension 849 to make arrangements.

Parking permits are required for PAC events. Check with the organization when you buy your ticket to find out if the parking permit fee has been included in the ticket price. Free events require permits. A permit kiosk ($2.00, accepts quarters and debit cards) is available on the east side of the lot near the PAC. Permit parking is not allowed in the metered stalls and a permit is required in handicap stalls. Do not pull through or back into a stall, you will be ticketed.

Purchase tickets online at www.vvc.edu/tix