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Illustrating grief with art Channing Chea
VC Campus editor Yellow tape and the outline of a body depicted a crime scene right outside Ventura College’s Learning Resource Center. The culprits were none other than VC’s Psychology Club. “Break the Silence! End the Violence!” was the slogan for this year’s highly anticipated Clothesline Project. In order to raise awareness in the community about domestic violence, the Psychology Club hosted project on Wednesday, Nov. 3. This was the tenth annual Clothesline Project that the Psychology Club hosted. Clotheslines filled with over one hundred colored and hand-painted t-shirts hung from the trees in the courtyard between the LRC and the SCI building. The T-shirts were
donated by VC students, and after a personal message was artistically painted on by participants. The PSY Club members who assisted in the event wore yellow tshirts, all with their own personal message on them. Different awareness organizations from Ventura County attended the event and set up booths in order to pass out information about their causes. Such organizations included Interface Children and Family Services, UCLA Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, the Rainbow Alliance, Planned Parenthood and many others. Besides the many organizations that [articipated, the event also featured speakers that spoke on a variety of topics from cyber-bullying and domestic violence to human trafficking and rape.
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Clothesline–The Clothesline Project allowed students to raise awarenss to issues such as domestic dispute.
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Born to perform–The new Performing Arts Center at Oxnard College will allow for a number of new arts programs.
A celebration for performing arts Monica Valencia OC campus editor
Oxnard College celebrated the dedication of its new Performing Arts Center with a ceremony that will soon cultivate an ensemble of various art programs to compliment the new building. Solo guitarist, Carlos Gonzales, set the mood as the Board of Trustees, OC Foundation board members, students, faculty, staff and others were welcomed to unveil the new building. The ceremony sat its guests under a large canopy in front of the u new center and guests sampled hors do’euvres and refreshments catered by the Culinary Arts department. Arturo Hernandez, Ventura County Community College District Trustee, addressed the guests with a few remarks about his colleagues, who have had an impact on the district as well as on him and also spoke about his proud
and emotional state, in being a part of such a project. Trustee Arturo Hernandez told the crowd he was proud to have been a part of bringing the new building to fruition. “This is a signature building,” said Hernandez. “It anchors OC as an educational facility, which is what I am proud of. This gives us a basis to build programs and they are going to be amazing programs. It will give students an opportunity to showcase their talents and I am sure that great things are going to happen here.” The OCPA took about 2 1/2 years to complete thanks to the Measure S Bond approved by the community. Dr. Richard Duran, OC President, said he is confident that the college will be able to fiscally maintain this new addition. The facility cost about 23.7 million dollars. “So the challenge we have is to have the sufficient staff to be
able to support this facility,” said Duran. “But we already have tentative plans on how we’re going to be able to do that.” OCPA’s main corridor stands high with eight columns of glass panels on the southern side of the building that leads the way into the modern theatre house and stage, which seats a capacity of 400. The building also features a box office, spacious faculty offices, and professional lighting systems. A black box is also housed in the alongside the theatre, which can be used for class lectures, dress rehearsals, small performances and virtually anything else. Amy Edwards, speech professor and debate instructor at OC, was appointed the new advisor for the theatre arts club. “The black box can be used for any facet of the performing arts. It’s four walls where you can perform or rehearse,” said Edwards.
Title V grant to benefit VC and OC Hispanic College district board restructures students; new welcome center planned Jennifer Santana
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Staff writer Ventura and Oxnard Collegesw will receive a grant of nearly $4 million to assist their Hispanic student population. The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) Board of Trustees is expected to accept the grant during their Nov. 9 meeting. The Title V funding will improve information flow and simplify the access of student services, as well as help improve student continuation rates. Dr. Gwendolyn Lewis-Huddleston, dean of Social Sciences and Humanities at Ventura College, is the director for the grant project. She was very optimistic about the grant’s future effects, and the benefits students will reap from it. One of the grant project’s goals is the creation of a student welcome center, which Lewis-Huddleston describes as a “place where incoming students can go and get their questions answered, [and] get help with applying to school.” The student welcome center will simplify the process of adjusting to college for incoming students.
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Taking care of of business–Students sit in a full English B01A class at Ventura College. The new grant will help to ease new students into communty college life.
The MyVCCCD student portal will also see a number of additions and changes such as online orientation, tips for more effective studying and the ability to network with other students with the same education and career goals. These changes will be made after the Title V grant has paid for a systems consultant to look at the MyVCCCD portal. “Until we have their opinion, we really can’t say for sure what changes will be made,” said Lewis-Huddleston. The parts of the online system most used by students are expected
to get the most improvement. The project will also encourage professors to interact with their students online more often, through the use of online coursework or social media. Mary Anne McNeil, Director of Fiscal Services for the VCCCD, said via email that more is to come from the grant. “There will be much to do over its expected term of five years that isn’t articulated here,” said McNeil. Dr. Robin Calote, president of Ventura College, expressed her enthusiasm for the Title
V funding in an email. “I’m very excited that Ventura College and Oxnard College were able to collaborate on this grant,” she said. “And to know that we now have the resources to implement systems that will improve the experience of our students.” The grant is part of the Title V Act, 2006 legislation providing funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI), and is intended to help the two colleges to better serve their Hispanic students. For more districtwide coverage, go to studentvoiceonline.com.
Current chair of the Ventura County Community College District Board of Trustees Robert Huber was elected as mayor of Simi Valley on Tues., Nov. 2. Huber won by 51 percent against Steve Sojka, according to the Ventury County Recorder. Huber will have to step down from his current position as chair before he can become the official mayor of Simi Valley, according to VCCCD Director of Administrative Relations Claire Giesen. During a meeting on Nov. 9, the board is expected to discuss who will replace Huber once he steps down. How his successor will be selected will also be discussed, and whether they should be elected through a special election or not. Diane McKay also won the position of trustee for the VCCCD board on Nov. 2. She will be replacing Cheryl Heitmann, who is retiring from representing Area 2, which covers Oak Park, Conejo Valley, Point Mugu and Santa Rosa Valley.
Transfer law a hit
Greg Branam Staff writer
Oxnard, Ventura and Moorpark college presidents and faculty applauded the passage of The Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act, also known as SB 1440. Although it is not scheduled to take effect until Fall 2011, members of the Ventura County Community College District are enthusiastic about what SB 1440 will bring to students. “I see SB 1440 as be-
ing an important step in the right direction and I’m happy that students will be able to benefit from this significant educational reform legislation,” said Ventura College President Dr. Robin Calote. Members from the California Community College and California State University system are working together on a model program to implement transfer degrees.
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Oxnard COLLEGE Undercover Journalism: Working in the shadows Page 2
Monica Valencia
OC Campus Editor An award-winning author and undercover journalist stunned an Oxnard College audience last week with his powerful story of his work in crude manual labor and the life of undocumented workers. Gabriel Thompson, community organizer, journalist and author, headed to Oxnard College to speak to a packed lecture hall of students and faculty about the year he spent learning about the work experience of immigrants by working alongside them in the most gruesome conditions, as chronicled in his book; “Working in the Shadows: A Year of Doing the Jobs Americans Won’t Do.” “My main goal in writing this book was to get through to those people who have never heard anyone speak Spanish and spend their day watching CNN,” said Thompson. “People who wear suits and live in their fancy apartments in Manhattan, dominate the discussion on immigrants without knowing the struggles of working in the lettuce fields in Arizona, the chicken plants in Alabama, or even the
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strawberry fields here in Oxnard.” The lecture, which held the same title as Thompson’s book, was part of the Oxnard College Literature, Arts and Lecture Series that was held on Nov. 3. His talk gave the audience some perspective on the difficulties that migrant workers face every day. Thompson has contributed writing to the Huffington Post, The New York Times, New York Magazine and many more. He is also the author of two other books titled: “Calling All Radicals,” and “There’s No Jose Here.” Thompson quickly realized that the strenuous work he had done in the fields of Yuma, Arizona for two months was miniscule compared to the work that the undocumented workers had been doing all season long. “Doing the work that I did made me realize how much debt we all have towards the people that permanently do these hard labor jobs,” said Thompson. “I knew farm work was hard, but not as hard as it was.” He described the end of his days as life-
First Person: OC student seeks ‘Sanity’ in D.C.
less without energy, with him unable to do anything but sleep from the exhaustion. Thompson witnessed racist backlashes from static towns that weren’t welcoming of new arrivals and also had the chance to sit in at a white supremacist gathering in Alabama. Dr. Ishita Edwards, economics and interdisciplinary studies professor, commented on the possibility of internalized racism within “white culture.” “I think racism varies a lot amongst individuals,” said Edwards. “I have known individuals who are absolutely not racist, but there are others who absolutely have some racial bias.” Edwards spearheaded the idea of booking Thompson as a guest of the series, after seeing him speak on TV. As Thompson worked in the lettuce fields of Arizona, the chicken plants in Alabama and as a delivery boy in New York, he realized that a sense of camaraderie did not exist in all of these places. In the chicken plant, over 250 thousand chickens were processed a day, as they stood at a conveyor belt ripping the
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Out of the Shadows - Award-winning author, Gabriel Thompson shares his experiences with OC students and faculty.
chickens to pieces. Also, that many of these jobs have been de-skilled. According to Thompson, the break room had a wall dedicated to snacks and drinks, while the other wall was fully stocked with painkillers for workers to purchase. He also mentioned that it was impossible to get through your workday without making aspirin your best friend, and that the struggle was in surviving the day. Thompson’s approach to his naturalistic
undercover experience is one that can be considered commendable and thought provoking. Many students at OC were able to relate to his newfound familiarity with what has been a part of the Latino culture for generations. Sara Padilla, a 55-year-old student at OC, was impressed with Thompson’s bravery to quit his job and journey into Mexico to experience that life on his own. “I admire Gabriel,” said Padilla. “I have always worked in facto-
ries with my hands and it is very hard labor, so it’s great that he took the time to do all of that.” Shelley Savren, English professor and coordinator for this event, was enthused by Thompson’s experience. “It was an amazing event,” said Savren. “People were pouring out of the isles and a lot of the students had fascinating questions. Hearing about how he went and did back-breaking labor to experience it for himself is very admirable.”
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great gifts. The food bank will be donating goods for the food baskets that will be given away. ASG also acquired gift certificates from Fresh & Easy Grocers, Trader Joe’s and Albertsons markets. Elizabeth Rangel, ASG vice president, hopes to have another successful toy and food drive. “We want to give back to families who don’t have much,” said Rangel. “This drive benefits all students and every year it evolves into something bigger.” The “Toy Joy Drive” will benefit low-income students and their families during the holiday season. Candidates will vary from E.O.P.S./ C.A.R.E, CalWorks, Financial Aid and EAC. A raffle with names of the candidates will be conducted for the toy and food basket giveaways. Rosie Infante, ASG Senator, is excited about the opportunity to help the college community. “There are so many people losing their jobs and I personally know what it feels like to not be able to give your children the gifts that they want,” said Infante. For further information on the “Toy Joy Drive” please call 805986-5800 ext. 2097.
ASG gives Joy
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Anna VanderStouwe Contributing Writer
If you consider yourself a political junkie and don’t know who Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are, it’s a real shame because they are becoming high profile, satire players in today’s political world. With their fame, instead of becoming sickeningly abundant in spewing out perhaps what media and television are paid to distribute, they instead continue to give us what we need; laughs and honesty. I could continue to discuss both shows, but I’m writing to tell you about the latest event that Stewart and Colbert had: The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear was held on Oct. 30 in Washington, D.C. Funding my own trip to Washington, D.C. to see two of my heroes was something that excited me. I was curious with expectation for the possibilities that could be produced. I wanted to be a part of it, to see it with my own eyes and stand under whatever weather with my fellow people and take it all in. Everywhere I looked, people were sitting, standing, talking and carrying signs depicting whatever they felt like saying. Many of their slogans were inspired by the Daily Show and the Colbert Report, but others were devised by those carrying them. I settled in about 3 quarters of the way up the crowd, toward the stage. Many people were spirited, being very ‘sane’ and gracious to one another while still having a mocking appearance towards certain political parties and media. A group directly behind me was dressed up like the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, carrying signs making fun of the political Tea-Party group and offering tea from dispensers they’d brought with them. The event had appearances and live performances from a list of stars including Don Novello, Sam Waterson, Kareem Abdul-Jabar, The Roots, John Legend, 4troops, Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples, Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, Ozzy Osbourne, Yusuf Islam, The O’Jays ,Tony Bennett, Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman from the Myth Busters and many others,
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Searching for Sanity - Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear in Washington, D.C.
some of whom were awarded for their publicly sane actions. At the end of the Rally, Jon Stewart stated his case for inviting us all there, and his words touched a nerve. He had made the point; which was that we are all human beings; we are a people who, even through bigotry, keep moving and doing what is necessary. “In order to get through the darkness and back into the light we have to work together,” Stewart said. Stewart finished his speech by saying what he wanted from the audience. “If you want to know why I’m here, and what I want from you, I can only assure you this; You have already given it to me,” said Stewart. “Your presence is what I wanted. Sanity will always be and has always been in the eye of the beholder, but to see you here today and the kind of people that you are has restored mine.” Well, I can only say that they restored my Sanity as well, so thank you Jon and Stephen. For more information about the Rally, please visit www.RallytoRestoreSanityandorFear.com
As the season of giving swiftly approaches, Oxnard College’s ASG knows just how you can spread some holiday cheer this year. For those able and willing, good-hearted individuals who would like to donate to a child in need ASG will be collecting new and unwrapped toys for their “Toy Joy Drive.” Donations will be accepted at the Student Activities Office until Dec. 16. Dennis Marletti, student activities advisor, couldn’t be more proud of the selflessness and commitment that the ASG has portrayed this semester. “I can’t think of a more appropriate time and thing to do for children,” said Marletti. “We have a lot of student government members that have just been really involved with this cause. These people are great and I couldn’t do any of the work without them.” The collective effort of the members of ASG has helped many children with toy drives in the past years. ASG donates some of their funds to help less fortunate families enjoy some holiday cheer with such
Clubs rushing to sign up new membersw Raeana Reed Staff writer
If you are looking to get involved, Oxnard College will host another “Club Rush,” which will enable students to sign up for various campus clubs and see their lineup of activities for the upcoming Spring 2011 semester. This event is the ideal opportunity for those who would like to develop a skill and connect with others who share common interests outside of the classroom environment. Associated Student Government secretary Raul Pulido is optimistic and busy planning out
the final details with his peers in student government. “We want students to find out what these clubs have to offer and if anyone is interested to form their own club,” said Pulido. “ASG can help them get started.” OC’s Club Registration Policy, which can be found under student services at the school’s website, makes establishing a club easy for those who are driven enough to lead their own extracurricular activities. Additionally, networking is essential not only to the college experience, but to the assurance of future success and there is no better
way to get involved on campus and in the community than by joining a club. Chris Meyer, 21, OC student, is one of the students looking to join a club at “Club Rush.” “I have free time so to find out more about some of the clubs on campus would definitely be cool,” said Meyer. “I think I would have to try to form my own though!” Some of the clubs involved will be auto club, chemistry club, mecha, ESL, culinary arts, econobus, sociology and more. Although the last club rush was held from Aug.16-19, it had a turn-
out that fell short of expectations. Active members like David Magallanes of the Latin dance club, will continue to push for larger numbers this time around. “We learn the rhythm, steps, and etiquette of Latin music, with one hour of a cardio salsa workout and another for couples dance instruction,” said Magallanes. “So it’s an awesome club for anyone to get involved with.” For more information on the Club Rush or getting involved, please contact ASG at the Student Activities Office or call 805-986-5800 ext. 2097.
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Joy–JoyJoASG will be collecting new toys til Dec 16 for their Toy Drive.
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Students fund the $1 million Campus Center renovation Channing Chea
VC Campus editor The ASVC has a one million dollar budget for remodeling Ventura College’s student activities lounge The Ventura College student government will be renovating the student activities lounge over the course of 20102011 semesters. Development of this major project shall soon be underway and is expected to be complete by next May. The funding for the renovation project was available through the “Student Center Fee.” VC students, upon registration with the college, all paid $1 per unit for up to $10. This fee was placed in effect ten years ago, but because not many people knew of the fee’s existence, the money was left to accumulate over the last decade. As a result, the budget for the project has grown to approximately 1.4 million dollars. Though the money was always available, no faculty member or past Student Government had taken action to utilize the resources to remodel the student activities lounge, making Leonard the first president to do so. The committee itself agrees that the facility itself is in need of much work. Some of the most notable changes to be made to the student lounge in-
clude an entirely renovated ceiling, a new marmoleum floor (an eco-friendly linoleum), the removal of the vending machines and brand new television sets. Since the building itself has been around for more than 50 years, electrical work must be done on the facility. Professional painters and architects will also be visiting the building periodically. ASVC looked for inspiration on what elements would be necessary for the VC’s lounge. Joe Ruiz, ASVC Vice President, analyzed the student lounges from Adelante Charter School of Santa Barbara, Franklin Middle School of Oxnard and Oxnard College. Ruiz believes simple elements such as the plants and flowers that grow on campus and how they tie into the facilities all add to Photo by Channing Chea the homeliness of the A spot for students to retreat - Soon students will be able to lounge in a newly remodeled Student Activities Center. lounge. “Community rela- Valenzuela, secretary; member of our student Working to bring ect, which is the renotions is what’s going to and Elizabeth Hunt and government.” the development of the vation of the student’s gear the look of the en- Kathleen Leonard, memArroyo, who heads student lounge into frui- lounge itself, was given vironment of the student bers. The committee has the committee, is the ma- tion proved to be a great the completion deadline lounge,” said Ruiz. room for ten students all jor creative force regard- challenge, but they be- of next May 2011. Phase Since Calworks will together. ing the lounge’s new lieve that all the hard 2 is the renovation of be moving into another “The committee is layout. She has visited work will be appreciated the student government offices. The budget for building on campus, diligently working with Home Depot looking for in the end. the vacant space will be both the administration new color possibilities, “The renovation these two phases of the used to station VC’s new and the district to make and worked closely with process of the Student project is $250,000. If any students have online media source; Pi- this happen for the stu- Hunt to generate new Activities Center will rate Soup, However the dents,” said Leonard. ideas for the lounge. not only benefit the cur- questions they are welCanon Copy Center shall “We welcome anyone The ASVC found it rent student body but comed to visit the ASVC remain in the building. who would like to join important to understand also the future genera- offices for more informaThe five-person the committee to come the power they had as a tions to come as a place tion. Students who wish committee overseeing by the ASVC office and student government. Be- of relaxation in between to join the committee the renovation consists express their interest in ing students, there was classes,” said Arroyo in may contact Leonard at ASVCpresident@vcccd. of Jacqui Arroyo and being on the committee only so much they could an email. Joe Ruiz, co-chairs; AJ to myself or any other do. Phase 1 of the proj- edu.
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Keeping old school new - Salzer’s has been operating for 45 years and counting.
Variety defined - From records to static lamps, there’s a ton of options at Salzer’s.
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ple,” Salzer said, “Everything else is pretty superficial.” The things that Salzer’s is known for is the fact that people can find that one album that is no longer available, exclusive artist merchandise and vinyl records. Because of the use of turntables and needles, vinyls have become a hot commodity for people such as DJ’s. Salzer favors vinyls because he feels they offer better sound value than any cd, downloador music stream ever could. “They have the latest and a wide variety,” said Thomas Nunez, a 23-year-old film major at Ventura College. “It’s fun to look around and find stuff there.” Other than music, the store carries trinkets, gifts, clothing, poster and
Salzer’s music and video store keeps old school cool Staff writer
Nearing 45 years of business, Salzer’s Record store is still Ventura’s goto store for new, used and hard-to-find albums. Jim Salzer, owner of Salzer’s, still runs a successful business in selling records even with the slumming economy as well as the rapid advancements in music technology. He does this with keeping the mind frame of not caring about making money, but giving customers the best service possible. Salzer always had music in his agenda. He played in a local band in Chicago, but what started his music business venture was promoting concerts.
He promoted concerts for artists such as Jimi Hendrix, the Doors and the Rolling Stones, just to name a few. He would promote by selling tickets in advance, and with every ticket he gave a free poster. Salzer did anything to help a musician get their career started and anything for the music. “I always liked the idea that the music spoke of social change,” said Salzer. With a large variety in product, the store has just as much variety in its customer. Salzer spoke of the college student being his core customer, but there are still third and fourth generation customers and even baby boomers that frequent the store. “Exclusively they are music peo-
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even smoking pipes. No matter what it is, it is exclusive to the store. “I like the different things they have in the store,” said Christina Gonzales, a 20-year-old photography major at Ventura College. “I like to buy jewelry, posters, and crazy lights from there.” Some of his tactics on keeping his customers satisfied is to keep giving them variety. His stores not only carry music and videos, but wild and colorful gifts that scream a certain personality. Although some gifts seem to be extreme, Salzer may come off as the complete opposite. “I like being low-key instead of forcing things down people’s throat,” said Salzer.
Ventura’s Day of the Dead Greg Mendez
Contributing writer
MECHA Club hosted a Dia de los Muertos festival, celebrated in the quad at Ventura College. Dia de los muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a holiday widely celebrated in Mexican culture. The celebration consists of remembering the life of a family member or friend that has passed away. The Mexican holiday lasts for up to three days, and started about 25 thousand years ago. The belief is that the family members’ and friends’ spirits come to gather with ones that are presently living. In the quad of Ventura College, there were stands selling miscella-
neous jewelry and accessories to help fundraise for the MECHA club. When asked, club president Adrian Gasper stated what he wanted students to gain from the event. “For people to learn about the Mexican culture and to see a different perspective on how to respect family that has passed away,” said Gasper. A few students were enjoying the candy and other goodies supplied by the club. MECHA, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan or Chicano Student Movement of Aztlan, had been planning the event for about a month. They were excited to share their culture with the student body.
The club had focused on the Mexican folk-art, because the items like the skulls with roses and elegant art designs are most recognizable. Paty Diaz, the owner of all the accessories sold at the festivities, understands the importance of the holiday. “It’s a wonderful day to remember the fun times you have had with past relatives and friends,” said Diaz. Her store, La Catrina Store, can be found on 1779 E. Main St. Not only were there accessories to buy, there was an Aztec dance group that performed in the middle of the quad. The club members dressed up in masks and had drums with colorful makeup designed on their faces.
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Psychology Club- Students and faculty meet to explore the field of Psychology
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Club helps students connect in their field Lucas Hinojosa Staff writer
The Psychology Club at Moorpark College brings together students who are either interested in psychology or are majoring in psychology. One of the main purposes of the Psychology club is to create a study group where students can come together to study for huge exams- like finals. In addition to helping on the campus, the club is focused on going out into the community and helping out by volunteering. Holly Lapper, Secretary of the Psychology club and child development major, said that even though some may not realize it, there is a bit of psychology in every career. “Psychology is not just ‘you’re a therapist’you’re also someone who understands people from different reactions and being able to adjust,” said Lapper. “Philosophy is the study of logic, math is understanding reasoning, and Psychology is understanding people.” Dec. 6 will mark the last meeting of the Psychology club for the semester and they are planning on having a special guest speaker visit the club. Dr. Sydney Sims, English Professor and Yoga Scholar, recently spent a year in Thailand studying meditation. She will be speaking on several meditation techniques and yoga methods. Sims will give a brief introduction to several techniques and then will answer any questions students may have. “It is really fun to have guest speakers during your meeting because half of it can be towards them where the other half is devoted to the club members,” said Lapper. The Psychology Club is always working to try to become very successful and productive by getting ideas from their club members that have branched out and investigated just what it takes to have a club
be significant on a college campus. One of the biggest perks of being in the Psychology club is that you get one on one interaction with Moorpark College Psychology faculty. Next semester, Psychology club is considering doing a Psychology expo where they will be teaming up with the career center to create an event much like the current multicultural day event that occurs every year. At the Psychology expo, the club is considering getting together college representatives to come and inform students on career paths they can choose to take on. Any student would be able to come to the event to find out what colleges serve the best programs for the specific field in psychology they want to emphasis in. People in the psychology profession along with doctors will also be present. David Faria, Psychology club president and psychology major, said that being a part of the psychology club is a good extra curricular activity for anyone to have. “I really just want to spread the message out there because we have so many psychology classes and they are so full, but when you ask someone what kind of psychology they want to get into, most have no clue,” said Faria. In the works as well for next semester includes having an F.B.I. agent come in and talk about criminal behavior. The Psychology club meets up two times every month and meetings can last up to an hour. Their next meeting will be held on Nov. 15 from 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. For information on how to join a club or finding out just what club is right for you, visit the student activities office located inside the cafeteria building. If you would like to join the Psychology club email Holly Lapper at hlapper@sbcglobal.net.
Community college students that earn the new transfer degree will be guaranteed admission in the CSU system as a junior. The goal is to create a more clear and streamlined process, making it easier for students to succeed in transferring and graduating in a shorter timeframe. “SB 1440 calls for coordination and agreement on a state level between the community college system and the CSU system on a common lower-division (2year) pattern for majors, and that the student’s lower division units should not exceed 60,” said Dr. Pam Eddinger, Moorpark College President. “The student’s transfer status is given priority once all the requirements are fulfilled. In simpler terms, students will be given a clear roadmap on requirements, a roadmap that is uniform statewide,” Eddinger added. A study done by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office states that most transfer students complete a total of 80 units of coursework when only 60 units are required to transfer. “The phenomenon of taking many units beyond 60, and have them not count, or only count as electives, should be a rare occurrence,” said Eddinger. “Time, money, and effort—all of those factors will be streamlined, and that will speed the student along the path to completion.”
A key barrier to student transfer is the inconsistent, duplicative and ever-changing coursework requirements that students face. These barriers frustrate and discourage students and add expense to students and inefficiency to the college system according to a fact sheet released by Senator Alex Padilla, the author of SB 1440. “It will be nice to know exactly what classes I need to transfer. Knowing that I am not wasting time taking classes that don’t apply will hopefully make things a bit easier,” said 19 year-old Haleigh Salvage, a biological sciences major at Moorpark College. Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and Oregon have all implemented transfer degree programs that make it easier for students to transfer. The result has been a more prosperous transfer rate to four-year universities. Students have been able to save time and money while obtaining a bachelors degree and moving into the work force, allowing the university system a much higher turn over rate for students. “SB 1440 has the tremendous potential to facilitate the transfer process so that students can better plan their academic programs and reduce the potential of taking courses that will not transfer, thus saving valuable time and money,” said Oxnard College President Dr. Richard Duran. “I’m looking forward to it succeeding.”
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Professor lectures on Haitian recovery Jennifer Santana Staff writer
Haiti rebuilds: 10 months after monster quake rocks island Haiti is not only a country devastated by an earthquake, but also a country struggling to rebuild its political system, its economy and its environment. English Professor Kathryn Adams will be hosting the third installment of the Faculty Fall Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 17 in room 129 in the Communications Building from 12-12:50 p.m. This lecture is called “The Earth Cries Out for Human Rights: Haiti Ten Months after the Quake.” The lecture will be focusing on not only people who live in Haiti; but also how we, as Americans, can help. “The media shows things in summary,” Adams said, “making it seem like things are better, when they are not.” They still need help to become self-sufficient and Kathryn Adams, who has been volunteering with a team to improve the current condition of Haiti, knows first hand what is going on. In her speech she will share what she has witnessed going on politically, economically, and psychologically with this country, as well as, the importance of helping the Haitians. This message is especially important during the Year of Economy because, “Even in our economic downturn we are so much better off then Haiti,” Math Professor Brendan Purdy explains, “so it allows us to get a better understanding of how our economy works and how we can help their economy.” Volunteer work and students learning about subjects other than their field of study is very helpful and as Adams says, “This is why we are alive, to help other people.”
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VC Art gallery opens minds Tonisha Franklin Staff writer
New media gallery opens, “One Book, One Campus” Faculty members and students at Ventura College shared their desires through canvas to actual still life in “One Book, One Campus IV” which showed from October 2 – November 4. Ventura College’s New Media Gallery was full of pictures, most for sale, made from chalk, paint and oil on canvas. Set up in the middle of the room was 4-D
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sculptures as well as a real collection of potatoes all of which represented a form of desire to the content of the artist. “This reminds me of the story of the forbidden fruit with Adam and Eve,” said Jessica Franklin, 19-year-old music major at Ventura College. “The art made me think about what’s desirably beautiful to me.” The entire exhibit was inspired by Michael Pollan’s novel, “The Botany of Desire.” Pollan’s website explains how in the book, he demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a similarly reciprocal relationship. He shows how the four fundamental hu-
man desires – sweetness, beauty, intoxication and control, links together with the plants that satisfy them – the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato.
ter, a bright and glorious name came on the movie screen that got every ones attention. In bold it read, EVITA. The screen rose up and with sobbing actors and actresses on the stage, Eva Perón’s dead body was brought to the stage entering from the back of the seating area, with her casket being embraced. This left the audience to question who Eva Perón really was, and why was she so significant to the citizens of Argentina. Sarah Bulger, actress who played the role of Eva Perón, said that she has been in a numerous amounts of plays in the local surrounding cities and loved being able to perform Evita at Moorpark’s High Street Arts Center. “The best part about playing Eva was that I had the power to tell everyone what to do in my role,” said Bulger. “This is just one night down
with many more on the way.” The opening night was concluded with a reception following right after. The audience was able to meet all the cast members in a personal meet and greet. Shayne Donart-Williams, one of the supporting actors in Evita, said that all of the members involved in the play only had a month to practice which was something that seemed a lot to handle but ended up working out. He said the cast would mainly practice inside the theater itself or at an old fire station building which is located right up the street from the theater. Narrator of Evita, Che, played by Philip Wieck, said that the best part about the opening night performance was the end. “I did not mess up and I got through the entire performance and did a good job,” Wieck
In bloom - Jessica Franklin, 19, music major, analyzes stories told through the mixed mediums.
Don’t cry for me, Moorpark Lucas Hinojosa
Staff writer Moorpark’s High Street Arts Center reopened its celebrated doors on Oct. 8 to bring the production of the historical musical, Evita. The epic musical follows the life of Eva Perón who was second wife to then president of Argentina, Juan Perón. Based on a true story, Evita tells a story through comedy, tragedy and despair of a time when Argentina was engulfed in the fascination of their first lady, Eva Peron. The Andrew Lloyd Webber produced musical opened with a scene from an audience was watching a black and white film in Argentina. All of the sudden, the movie was stopped. An announcer’s voice came over the intercom and sadly informed the audience that their beloved Eva Perón has passed away. About thirty second af-
“The Room” review: “You’re tearing me apart,” Robert!
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Trapped - Robert Pond is always our favorite customer in “The Room.”
Robert Pond Copy editor
One person’s vision can change the world, if it weren’t for Newton looking at falling things we never would have gravity and if it weren’t for Georgia O’Keefe we would not recognize how much a flower really does look like a vagina. The thing mankind must recognize is the vision of one can benefit the many, or not. The Room written, directed, produced and stars Tommy Wiseau, it is a disaster, a disaster to such an extent that at some point its drama is turned like magic into comedy gold. In the history of cinema there have been plenty of bad scripts, bad directors and bad actors, but rarely have we seen some-
one who was as bad at all of those aspects as Tommy Wiseau. The Room is a fairly recent occurrence, becoming a cult movie due largely to its comically bad dialogue, mixed with its amateurish actors, whose ability is limited only by their lack of any training whatsoever and its horrible directing. These all coupled together leads to the strangest cinematic experience one can see. The film begins with Johnny (Wiseau) coming home to his girlfriend Lisa (Juliette Daniel) with a red dress, as they go up to “take a nap,” Denny (Phillip Haldiman) enters, and as a college student has no idea that when Johnny and Lisa mean “take a nap” they actually mean sex. He follows them to the bedroom, assuming I guess that they are all going to take a long nap. It is also at this point where the weather goes from sunny (as Johnny enters the house) to pouring rain, (when they are in the bedroom) as is the usual weather pattern of San Francisco. Johnny’s accent is something else, there is no indication or ever any clue as to where his accent is from, it is an odd,
Eastern Europeanish accent that does not fit either the actor (Wiseau was born in New Orleans) or the character, who seems to be American, and work at a bank. There are many scenes in The Room that have almost gained Meme status, confrontations with Chris R. (Dan Janjigian) and the odd conversations about girls cheating Johnny has with his friend Mark (Greg Sestero) have become fairly popular on the youtube machine. There are problems with dubbing, with many scenes appearing blatently dubbed such as the famous “Flower Shop Scene,” which is a 20 second scene that ends with Johnny saying “oh hi, doggy.” There is simply not enough time to say how many things are wrong with The Room, how many errors there are in the dialogue, all that can be said is that it is a failure on such an epic proportion that it is worth seeing. The mysteries of The Room are plentiful, and like most movies in theatres now, you should not watch this alone. Not due to it being a horror movie, but instead because it is horrible.
“My favorite was the sculpture of the man with his organs coming out,” said Jerome Washington. Associated Students of Ventura College trea-
surer, inquiring on artist Gary Rodriguez’s sculpture of a man lying on his side titled “Unknown.” The art at Ventura College illustrates how the plants have evolved
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to satisfy humankind’s most basic yearnings. “And just as we’ve benefited from these plants, we have also done well by them,” said Pollan on his website.
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For Eva - The cast of “Evita” sends off the Moorpark High Street Arts Center audience.
said. Bulger and Wieck have been involved in several local plays together. Hugh R. Riley, Chief Financial Officer for Moorpark’s Founda-
tion for the Arts, said that Evita coming to the High Street Arts Center was going to be an exciting time because the musical storyline is excellent. Evita will be play-
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Virtual strip search awaits holiday travelers
Opting out will result in thorough groin and chest pat down Frank Runyeon Opinion editor
If you plan on flying to Grandma’s house this Thanksgiving, the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, is giving you an unsavory choice: let them see a naked image of your body or let them grope your chest and crotch. Sound unreasonable? Well, it’s all in the name of safety and will be the reality of air travel out of LAX and virtually every other U.S. airport in the near future. TSA’s Advance Imaging Technology (AIT), better known as full-body scanners, are capable of producing a nude image for remote security screeners using special x-ray technology that focuses on the skin. Those wishing to opt out of the scan will face an “enhanced pat down,” which includes officials using the palmside of their hand on
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Has it gone too far?- These images show what millimeter wave AIT scanners can see. They are now installed at airports across the country.
“This technology involves a striking and direct invasion of privacy...[it] amounts to a significant assault on the essential dignity of passengers.” - ACLU Report sensitive areas like the breasts and crotch, according to Christopher Ott, an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) spokesman in Massachusetts. This was confirmed by a middle-aged couple flying into LAX from
Norfolk, VA Monday night. “They felt all over,” the woman said, running her hands over her body. When she said the search didn’t make her feel uncomfortable, her spouse blurted out, “But her husband did!” The unnamed cou-
U.S. military: “The happiest place on earth”
nized by the new procedures. The Fiqh Council of North America issued a statement last February saying it was, “deeply concerned about the use of nude body scanners,” as Islamic teaching forbids men or women to be seen naked. The Council could not be reached for comment on the new pat downs. Clearly, being forced to choose between a virtual strip search and a frisking that would be sexual assault in any other setting is outrageous. Without suspicion that you are breaking the law, these searches are unconstitutional. You only have to imagine a man viewing your son or daughter naked or feeling your girlfriend up and down to grasp how flagrantly wrong this is. Don’t be afraid to get angry. Tweet it, Facebook it, and talk about it. Speaking out is the only way to reverse a security policy as demeaning and unlawful as this one. For more information, go to the ACLU webite’s section on technology and liberty: http://www.aclu. org/technology-and-liberty
A disastrous win for Dems
The state remains Democratic territory; Californians should brace for bankruptcy
Richard Vinson
MC campus editor
Jennifer Santana Staff writer
When people think of the military, they usually picture unintelligent, shoot and kill machines. And with similarly inaccurate portrayals in movies, it’s not hard to believe why people would second-guess enlisting in the military. These ideas are far from accurate, in fact, people are happier in all four major branches of the military and the National Guard (in the top 11 out of 100 companies reviewed) than those working for Microsoft (39) and Disney (41) as shown in a study of the “Most Blissful Jobs in the United States” done by CareerBliss. Overall, the military ranked high in career advancement, job security, benefits, and growth opportunity. For one military recruiter, this news was not unexpected; “For me personally, the reason I love it is I’m given a lot of responsibility that I wouldn’t necessarily have the opportunity to have out in the civilian world,” Staff Sergeant Daniel Novak, U.S. Marine Corps said. “And I got to see the effect of all the work I put in…you get a personal pride be-
ple said it was the last time they would fly. While not all airports or all terminals have received the full-body scanners, technicians were installing a new scanner at LAX’s Terminal 1 Monday night Critics call the scan-
ners a “virtual strip search,” violating the Fourth Amendment, which guarantees citizens protection from unreasonable searches that violate their dignity and personal privacy. “This technology involves a striking and direct invasion of privacy,” an ACLU backgrounder states. The graphic images produced by the scanners “amounts to a significant assault on the essential dignity of passengers.” Both the machines and the new pat downs have drawn fire from all sides. Israeli security expert, Rafi Sela, who designs airport security systems, has claimed that he could get past the scanners with enough explosives to bring down a 747. “AIT scanners are useless,” Sela said in an email. “The system is useless.” Last March, even the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported doubts that the technology would have detected the bomber last Christmas. American Muslims might represent the social group most antago-
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Move over Mickey- All branches of the U.S. military ranked above Disney as happier places to work.
cause of it.” Contrary to popular belief, there are military jobs where you won’t be seeing combat, such as jobs dealing with administration (finances, accounting, legal affairs), construction, healthcare, media and public affairs, and more. This study allows students see that there is much more to the military than guns and fighting; there are jobs for anyone interested in just about any subject. Those wishing to join the military cannot simply sign up on a whim as many do in the corporate world. “When you enlist, you go through a lot of pre-training so you get a taste of what you will be doing before you commit,” Judi Gould, Moorpark College Career/ Transfer Center said. She added that soldiers are making a conscious choice to join the armed forces, while corporate job hunters “will take what they can get.” Which is why it makes sense that soldiers are happier than
For information on jobs in the U.S. armed forces visit: www.goarmy.com www.navy.com www.airforce.com www.marines.com www.usar.army.mil
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corporate employees. People usually take a civilian job for financial reasons, finding out later that it wasn’t the job they expected. Staff Sergeant Joshua Cardenas, U.S. Air Force, explains that the military’s high ranking in job security is related to soldiers knowing they will have their job for so many years. They can be promoted without waiting for senior management to retire, and then reenlist for a longer duration if they wish. How many people do you know with that kind of job security? Today’s military should be more than a fallback plan. A tour in the armed services can jumpstart anyone’s career. And who knows, you might be happy there.
Despite the overwhelming Republican tidal wave this November, California remained Democratic territory. In an election where nearly everything went wrong for Democrats, California was one bright spot for the party. Senator Barbara Boxer was reelected in a 52 to 42 percent victory over Republican challenger Carly Fiorina. While some thought the California senate seat was up for grabs, the “left coast” kept Boxer for another 6-year term. Boxer is a left wing radical, and her victory ensured Democratic control of the senate. With Democrats holding the majority, Republicans will have a harder time repealing Obama’s major changes, including changes to healthcare and massive government spending increases. Proposition 19, the controversial legalization of marijuana bill, was defeated 54 to 46 percent as one of the most publicized propositions in California history. Supporters of Prop 19 vow to try again in the 2012 election and believe that there is still hope in their campaign for the legalization of marijuana. Prop 19 proponent Richard Lee tried to paint a picture of a partial victory, stating that, “The fact that mil-
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On Nov. 2, if Ventura County voters had decided the election... *Carly Fiorina would be senator. *Meg Whitman would be governor. *Marijuana would still be illegal Information provided by the Ventura County Recorder
In the governor’s race, Republicans were once again unable to get a significant number of Latinos to break from the Democratic Party. Meg Whitman lost the Latino vote by 34 points, and in a state like California with a 37 percent Latino population, that is an election death sentence. Former Governor Jerry Brown was elected Governor for a third term after a 30-year absence from the governor’s mansion. Billionaire Meg Whitman was defeated 54 to 41 percent in one of the dirtiest, hardest fought campaigns in California history. According to ABC news Whitman has spent over $120 million of her own money, which shatters the previous record for a nonpresidential election. Brown’s successful use of attack ads that focused on misrepresented reports about Whitman hiring illegal immigrants to do her house keeping. Jerry Brown’s election will ensure California’s status as a pariah state, and unless the economy gets better in a hurry, California will be bankrupt in a few years. This means that college will get exponentially more expensive in the coming years as California tries to deal with a $20 billion budget gap. California’s debt is so toxic that according to Reuters “The cost to insure California’s debt with credit default swaps is now higher than debt of developing countries, such as Kazakhstan, Lebanon and Uruguay. It costs $277,000 per year for five years to insure $10 million in California debt, compared with $172,000 for Kazakh debt.”
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Citrus College upsets MC before WSC Championship Cameron Heffernan
Zach Shultis’ recent success continued, completing 20 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown but struggled at points throwing three interceptions. These struggles were prevalent when
asked about what different things he could’ve done. “We just didn’t execute, we had a good game plan and we just didn’t execute,” said Shultis. Chris Gant also re-
sumed his usual stellar play with 86 yards in receiving and a touchdown. MC fought hard to come back in the third as Shultis responded with his only touchdown, an 11-yard pass to receiver Chris Gant. A 6-yard run from halfback Matthew Gentle put MC within 2 as the score sat at 17-15 Citrus College. Citrus College responded with a big pass connection from Blake Loncar to receiver Rauley Zaragoza for 52 yards with 3:47 left. That set up a 20-yard field goal that put one of the final nails in the proverbial coffin with the score at 20-15. MC tried their best to mount a come back as Shultis drove down the field. This gave way to the final nail comingwith 19 seconds left as what hopes of a comeback were shattered by a quick interception on a radical pass from Shultis. MC’s next game against L.A. Harbor College is for all the marbles as these heavyweights square off for the WSC championship on Nov. 13 at L.A. Harbor College.
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lene Moreno managed to keep Moorpark out of the goal with five saves, including a one-on-one short-range shot. Ventra coach Steve Hoffman, who has a 18712-18 record as coach of the Pirates, said the girls should receive most of the praise. “The girls deserve all the credit in games like this, they motivate themselves for big games,” said Hoffman. “They know what to do to win, and today they went out and did it.” Ventura took the lead early with a goal in the 11th minute by Monique Orocio, with an assist by Victoria Burnell. Moorpark forward Kelly Mena responded
with a tying goal, but the brief tie was broken by Taylor Benton who gave Ventura the lead just before the end of the half. Ventura seemed to have a speed advantage in the backfield, and were able to limit Moorpark to taking shots from the edges. Neither team managed to score in the second half, despite a number of close calls on both sides. Both teams seemed to respect each other, at least from Hoffman’s angle. “This year we were a little better, but I give credit to Moorpark and their coach, they’re a tough team each and every game,” said Hoffman.
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Citrus College ruins Moorpark College’s hopes of an eight-game winning streak, but doesn’t damper hopes for next week’s conference championship. After seven straight games of victory, MC seemed unstoppable, but hot headedness and arrogance coming into Saturday’s game became their biggest enemy early as they fell short to Citrus College 20-15. “In all honesty, we could’ve played a lot harder,” said receiver Lawrence Garcia. “We can’t lose games thinking we could just smash all over them.” The first-quarter ran scoreless continuing into the second until quarterback/kicker Zach Shultis grabbed the first points with a 22-yard field goal at the 1:55 mark. Awakening like the mighty Atlas, Citrus went on the offensive with a seven play drive, resulting in a touchdown connect between quarterback Blake Loncar and receiver B.J. Oyefesoin in the final seconds of the first half, putting Citrus up 7-3. MC’s struggles looked over on the team
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To be or not to be-Raider Zach Shultis drops back to pass over a Citrus Owl defender at Griffin Stadium on Nov. 6. The Owls won the game 20-15.
as the high-powered offense closed out the first half with only three points. Cockiness seemed to still permeate the air and MC couldn’t figure out a way around Citrus’s lock-down defense.
“Every game we have to come out like it’s a championship game,” said Nick Bruce, a safety for MC. “Everybody came out with a big head thinking it was going to be an easy win.”
VC continues winning ways against Moorpark MC campus editor Ventura College’s women’s soccer team defeated Moorpark 2-1 and have nearly sealed their 13th Western State Conference championship in 15 years. Only one more win separates Ventura from the championship crown, and with last place Hancock college coming to Ventura on Tuesday, the championship is virtually assured. Moorpark’s women’s team, the defending WSC champions were unable to convert on a number of opportunities to score in the second half. An outstanding play by Ventura goalie Rae-
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Pass it on- Point gaurd Corteny Robbs passes the ball to Nikki Tauau(not shown) for one of her two three-pointers on Nov. 6.The Condors won 63-60.
OC wins season opener Cameron Heffernan Sports editor
OC Women’s basketball opens up season with a back and forth shoot-out in the fourth quarter, to shutdown the Victor Valley Rams. Solid play from sophomore forward Nikki Tauau with 19 pts, 10 of those crucial to the Condors second half comeback, and new addition, sophomore from Ventura Samantha Strang’s two defensive steals in the final 3 min. put OC in place to capture the first win of the season. Nikki Tauau after the game had this to say about the final moments and what held the team together. “A second wind,” said Tauau. “Everyone stepped it up at the end defensively, we weren’t making shots so we had
to pull through defensively.” Samantha Strang’s play, a 6’ guard whose added presence on the outside brought Victor Valley to a standstill offensively, is a new addition to the Condors women’s basketball team coming from Ventura College. “The longer we play the more were going to get to know each other and we’ll come together,” said Strang in regards to the new team. The Condors made second half adjustments in defense going from a zone, to man to man, which created more defensive opportunities and closed off the outside to a shooter heavy Victor Valley. Coach Phil Sherman, now in his fifth year as Women’s Head Basketball Coach for Oxnard College, elaborated on
the differences his team made in the second half. “We figured out that this was gonna be defensive from here on out, so we had to make some switches to man to man, and cut off the dribbling lanes,” said Sherman. “We also wanted to get the ball to our all league player, Nikki, and play the angles that get you there.” Nikki Tauau drew critical free throws in the final seconds to put the Condors up 62-60. Victor Valley attempted to respond but frantically turned over the ball forcing them to foul. OC put the icing on the cake on a clutch free throw from Mariah Ladd making the final 63-60. OC’s next game is again against Victor Valley on Nov 13. In Victor Valley.
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Determination-Pirate Hope Weber and Raider Liz Meza compete for the ball at Raider Field on Nov. 5. The Pirates won the match, 2-1.
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Date tips for the frugal Ali Skinner Staff writer
Harsh economic times are not a proper excuse for not having a great date.
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As the economy slumps and nothing cool or interesting has miraculously popped out of the ground for us college students to experience, the dating world looks a little…well…uninviting. But have no fear guys, just because you can’t afford to take the ladies to a nice steak dinner does not mean you’re lame and with a little enthusiasm and creativity, cheaper can be better. Guys, girls do not care where you take them unless, of course, it is supremely lame like the grocery store. That definitely does not count as a date. Sorry. What we do enjoy is seeing a guy try his hardest to make us feel like we’re worth the trouble.
However, spending a ton of money on your first date is not flattering. It’s just stupid. To any girl with half a brain, overspending gives off the impression that you have no self-control when it comes to money, or that you’re showing off. First date tip: keep it casual but not “movie” casual. Movies on a first date suck. You’re basically showing her you would rather watch an overpriced action/comedy (because who are we kidding, those are the choices) instead of getting to know her better. Get creative and show that you actually put some thought into it. “Picnic at the park” date is tricky. It may seem like an easy way to be cheap while staying personal, but it is really hard to have fun when it feels awkward. Save this particular maneuver for date number three or four, when you know more about each other and can hold a steady conversation. Now I understand that it is really hard to think of places to go or things to do that are both fun and cheap so here are some suggestions: The beach - When in doubt or close to it, go-
ing to the beach is like the epitome of an awesome date. Whether it is having a romantic candlelight dinner, or just chilling on the sand, taking a girl to the beach is like saying, “I am awesome, we should go out.” Believe me, it works. Hiking - This particular method has great potential. It could be used as a simple stroll down a dirt trail or you could kick it up a notch and hike somewhere that has beautiful scenery like an awesome waterfall, or an awesomefall. With no money spent, you just totally impressed your lady friend. Dinner and a movie, at home - Making a girl a real meal is like telling her, “yes, I cared enough to spend my time preparing this for you, and this may be a clue as to how I am in all aspects of life: caring, capable and awesome.” Plus, this way you can watch a cheesy action film while still having a conversation and have an excuse to snuggle…or more. Remember guys; you’ll only get that kiss if you K.I.S.S. (keep it simple, stupid).
Humor- Juggalo’s at large at MC You can do better than this- Try these dates and you’ll be a winner in her eyes.
Brennan Whitmore Editor-in-chief
Juggalo community is to recieve special consideration at Moorpark College. At Moorpark College, a new class was introduced which will focus on educating the growing Juggalo student population. “These kids can barely function, so we will be going over very elementary English, math and science, assuming any of them can operate a vehicle long enough to get here.” said sociology
Professor Scott Meyer. “This class will also be a great chance for me to catch up on my drinking and look at where I am in my life.” Meyer will teach the class with help from Squiya Killa-Face, an intellectual within the Juggalo community. “These guys ain’t retarded or any of that or anything, they just freakin, man they like, they need the record set straight,” Killa-Face screamed while making wild arm gestures. Juggalos, the name for a member of a fan community centered on semi rap group and semi musicians the Insane Clown Posse, have attained negative press over the years for a general lack of any kind of higher cognitive abilities and confusion over magnets. “The first class we will be covering magnets, where I will be going over magnetic fields and really everything that you could spend five minutes
looking up on wikipedia,” said Meyer. This will then be followed by a presentation from Killa-Face, who will take two earth magnets, hold them out for the class to see and then put them together. “And when those magnets stick together man, those students is gonna go wild,” said Killa-Face while jumping up and down on his desk. “Man, that’s a miracle right there. You don’t even got to be high to see that.” Meyer says having a Juggalo help teach the class is vital to lending a sense of legitimacy to the students. “When I try to teach anything by myself, these kids just throw stuff at me,” said Meyer. “But when they see a guy in bad clown makeup, stained clothes from Hot Topic and a glazed over expression standing next to me they usually listen.” Killa-Face agreed with this senti-
ment as he screamed “ICP Backyard Wrestling” and stuffed Meyer in a trash can that had been lit on fire. “Man, these kids just get pissed off by these professors, ya feel me?” said Killa-Face. “I’m there to let them know it’s all good, man like, I’m one of them.” Killa-Face gained notoriety in the Juggalo community when he put out a grease fire at a gathering of the Juggalos by yelling at it for 30 minutes straight. “Apparently that’s all it takes to become an intellectual with them,” said Meyer. The class is scheduled to begin in the Spring, and both Meyer and KillaFace are confident they can make it a success for students. “It’s gonna be so mad son, for real,” said Killa-Face. “I really hate my life,” Meyer added.
Kia’s affordable new car, the Soul, is all about having fun Channing Chea
VC Campus editor
The new Soul has a lot to love. Cars and men are a lot alike. There are the rich/expensive hot rods that aim to impress women with muscle like the guys from Jersey Shore and there are more stylish charmers that truly believe it’s all about what’s on the inside. Yes, girls like hot rods, but nothing’s better than a car that makes her feel good. This is what the Kia Soul is all about. The Soul’s retro shape reminded me of the Scion xB or the Nissan Cube and for good reason; these are the main rivals of the Soul, but Kia has given the Soul quite a few advantages over the competition. The Soul is prided for its myriad of standard features including: satellite radio, an auxiliary jack, a trip computer and speakers that light up in according to the music you’re listening to. The car is far more spacious than it appears to be with plenty of leg and head room in the front and back seats. The Soul also has doors shaped in a way that does not require passengers to bend their head down to get in the car.
Photo by Cameron Kolkey
The Kia Soul- This car has all the moves and still gets great gas mileage.
For a vehicle that wasn’t built for track performance, the Soul is quite a nimble car that handles like a big go-kart. It has a low turning radius and exceptional acceleration. In order to help the driver keep fun to a maximum and fuel consumption to a minimum, a small “Eco” light will illuminate on the dashboard; telling the driver that the way they are driving is best for maintaining fuel efficiency. The base model is available with manual transmission and gets up to 31 m.p.g. highway. It’s great to know that every electronic possibility I can think of for my car that isn’t featured on the show, “Pimp My Ride” is already in my car.
It has great mileage, fun performance, decent storage and here’s the kicker: the 2011 Soul base model is only $13,300. I’m honestly surprised that more college kids don’t own these cars since they’re so affordable. I guess no one truly appreciates the little things anymore. The Soul spoke to me during our time together. It said “Who cares about speed and V-12 engines? Let’s just have fun.” To which I replied, “I agree Soul! Let’s run the mile in style.” The Kia Soul has definitely earned its place on my list of ‘Things to Buy when I get the Money.’
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