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Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe addressed the public and revealed plans to cut Saturday mail delivery and processing. However, package delivery will retain its sixBy Maria Maniego day schedule. P.O. boxes will still mmaniego@thechabotspectator.com receive mail on Saturdays. The deThe U.S. Postal Service announced cision was a result of “a major imon Feb. 6, 2013 its plan to change balance between costs and revenue” mail delivery to a five-day sched- as stated by Donahoe. “Since 2008, we’ve seen a ule as it tries to recover from acsteady decline in the use of firstcrued losses.
class mail. It’s our most profitable product and generates the most revenue,” Donahoe said. He stressed that nowadays, people prefer to make payments online. The schedule change is said to help the Postal Service cut costs of approximately $2 billion annually. In 2012, the Postal Service declared $15.9 billion of financial losses. About $11 billion of the said amount was due to a required pay-
Thursday, February 14, 2013 ment to U.S. Treasury for health care benefits. According to Postal Service spokesperson James Wigdel, they are required to pay about $5.5 billion annually to prefund retiree health benefits. This obligation is mandated by the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006. “We had to default on those payments because we did not have Mail, page 2
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Catherine Brewer, communications instructor at Chabot College and triathlon athlete.
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Do you plan to take Communications 1 in the future? Take it with Catherine Brewer. Ms. Brewer has been instructor here at Chabot for six years and also instructs at Laney College and Diablo Valley College in San Ramon. Despite being an instructor for three different colleges in the Bay Area, Ms. Brewer also likes to participate in triathlons. The following interview conducted by Edrene Abueg gives insight on who Catherine Brewer is as an instructor and her passion for doing triathlons.
Q: What made you decide to be a communication studies instructor?
A: As normal college students do,
you tend to change your major many times. I was doing health and then I was doing psychology. Then I took a class, which was one of the last classes I had to take, and it was this class (Communications 1) that I currently teach, it was public speaking. I was thinking that this class is really cool. At first I was a nervous wreck, I was afraid to do it, but once I learned how to do it, I thought it was really empowering. So I decided that this is what I wanted to teach. I’ve always known that I wanted to be a teacher; I just didn’t know what I was going to be teaching until I took that class.
three different campuses. So I’m really spread out and don’t always have the time, like my office hours are in chunks. It would be so nicer if I can have an hour dedicated to each class that I’m instructing and have more interaction with the students.
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are your best and worst experiences as an instructor here at Chabot? A: My worst experience is when I had a student who was really disruptive in the class and I tried my best to work it out with the student because I wanted them to stay and learn. This person was having Q: What do you find most chal- problems outside the classroom that was affecting them inside the lenging in teaching? A: I think all teachers have their classroom. So they eventually challenges and unique challenges. Communications, page 2 As a part-timer for me I teach at
During the month of September 2012, Instagram announced that it was acquired by Facebook, resulting in changes of Instagram’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Since the announcement, Instagram has released statements through blog posts and emails to its users, letting them know of the new changes and updates. One being that Instagram was going to begin adding advertisements and promotions to its service. Following this announcement was a misconception that Instagram was going to sell users’ photos intended for advertising. However, Kevin Systrom, co-founder of Instagram said in a blog post, “Our intention in updating the terms was to communicate that we’d like to experiment with innovative advertising that feels appropriate on Instagram. Instead it was interpreted that we’re going to sell your photos to others without any compensation.” “This is not true and it is our mistake that this language is confusing. To be clear: it is not our intention to sell your photos,” he adds in the post. Instagram’s policy on who can view users’ photos has not changed and is the same prior to being acquired by Facebook. Systrom also explains that Instagram would like to use advertising in a way that would promote other companies or businesses. He gives an example that a way users would be involved in advertising is that their actions, such as “following” the company or “liking” one of the company’s photos. He adds that a user’s profile photo may appear if one is following the company’s account. When a user signs up for Instagram, they must agree to the Terms of Use and its Privacy Policy. Its newly updated Terms, which came into effect on Jan. 19, 2013 states under point one of the “Rights” section,” Instagram does not claim ownership of any content that you post on or through the Service.” Also in the Terms of Use, point Instagram, page 2
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Mail the funds,” Donahoe said. The Postal Service seeks to “close the budget gap” and “repay the debt” in the long run. The plan was initially proposed in 2009. The Postal Service has taken steps such as reducing work hours, consolidating mail processing facilities, and reducing the workforce by 193,000 to help
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with cost savings. According to a press statement released by the Postal Service, 70 percent of Americans supported the idea of a five-day delivery. Spokesperson Wigdel thinks that if the poll was done after the announcement, the number would be higher. The survey was concluded by a market research done by the Postal Service and a separate research by news organizations.
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dropped the class and for me that’s always the hardest because I can see when students want to try and want to succeed and when they have obstacles outside of school that prevent them from staying in school. It’s heartbreaking because everybody deserves to have an education. My best experience is finding that fine balance of what works best and in so I think teaching is the best job because I get to meet so many people who then if they want, develop a friendship beyond the classrooms. I have a lot of close friendships with former students.
ing? Forever. As long as I possibly can.
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Q: What made you interested in tri-
athlons? A: For years I would watch the Ironman on CBS. The Ironman was the biggest triathlon you can do. It was so inspiring watching the events year after year. I thought I could never do that until one day I thought that I should try it. Then I did.
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The American Postal Workers Union issued a response condemning the plans declared by the Postal Service. According to the said statement, it will only “deepen the agency’s congressionally-manufactured financial crisis.” A national business agent for the union suggested that Congress should “legislatively change the law.” Congress needs to make changes on the 2006 legislation that
requires them to prefund 75 years worth of future retiree health benefits in a span of 10 years, according to Chuck Locke. The Postal Service made the announcement early to help customers prepare for the change. Post offices that are open on Saturdays will retain their operating hours. The schedule change will take effect on the week of Aug. 5, 2013.
work and then they have to grade the homework. For me that’s not the fun part of being a teacher. So I have to set aside time that this is when I’m grading papers. It’s selfdiscipline to grade papers just like its self-discipline to train for these triathlons. Also positive communication, because as a teacher you can have doubts, and sometimes that doubt seeps in, same thing with triathlon. Also step out of your comfort zone. In order for us to grow, a lot of us have to try things that are uncomfortable.
something because of my weight. He really inspired me to do an Ironman.
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Q: What did you learn about your-
self while training for these triathlons? A: I got an Iron Man tattoo because too me it symbolizes strength, determination, and courage. That is what I learned about myself in the process of preparing and doing these triathlons. Q: For people who’s never participated in a triathlon, do you think it’s a good experience to participate in one and if so why? A: I have made life long friends from this sport. I think the pros that do this for a living have been really encouraging to see average people participating in these difficulty events. You get so much support, it can’t hurt to try it, and you also get the benefit of exercising. When you’re on the course people are cheering you on to keep on going and never give up. It’s just so inspiring and motivating.
What do you find most chaldoing these triathlons? lenging in preparing for a triathlon? Q: What do you want your students A: I’ve had my share of injuries but A: The running. I’m a fairly good to take away after taking your class? nothing serious or nothing that’s swimmer and cyclist but I’m a terA: I believe that communication prevented me from participating. rible runner. is all perception and how we view Just minor aces and pains. people, events, etc. affects how we Q: Was there anyone who inspired communicate with others. Do we Q: How many triathlons have you you to do this? choose to engage with them or not? participated in? A: I was watching “The Biggest We have the responsibility to A: Started my first triathlon in 2009 Loser” and was inspired. One of the keep an open mind as human be- and ever since then I’ve done about guys who won the show was Matt ings. If we have a negative per- 16 triathlons. Hoover. He did an Ironman [triathception of something we’re golon] and on one of his interviews I ing to have to change it. If we can Q: Are there any skills from teach- remember him saying, “Sometimes For those interested in contacting learn how to change that negative ing that you’ve used participating in you got to go out there and see perception, our lives can expand triathlons? the big guy trying.” I really con- Catherine Brewer or want to get inforgreatly. That’s what I want my A: Self-discipline goes across nected with that because I’ve been mation about her classes, email her at students to take. the border. Teachers give home- told many times that I could not do cbrewer@chabotcollege.edu.
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Chabot offers spring career and transfer workshops By Luz Hernandez
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The Chabot College counseling department and Career and Transfer center are hosting a series of spring workshops to help students prepare for their future. While some people may know exactly what they want and where they want to be,
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that may not necessarily be the case for the rest of the student population. Chabot College is aware of the prevalence of this issue and is focusing on ways to help ensure their students achieve academic, professional and
work oriented goals. One way they plan to do so is by offering Career and Transfer workshops throughout the month of February in the Career and Transfer Center. The workshops are open to all Chabot students and will include the following topics: major exploration, job search, Eureka-Careers, transfer basics, scholarship search and resume building. The workshops will include helpful handouts, identify useful websites and give students the opportunity to ask questions and get answers from counselors and facilitators. When asked why these workshops were set up Chabot counselor Felicia Tripp said “Counseling and the Transfer and Career Center created these workshops (which they have held for over the last five years) to ensure students get needed information on critical topics regarding their career choices, transfer goals and employability.” The workshops kicked off on Feb. 5 with the major exploration workshop, aimed to help students learn the process of choosing a major. This was followed by the job
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Chabot College community education classes for spring 2013 are on the way. Chabot College Dean of counseling, Dr. Matthew Kritscher gave information about this spring’s community education classes. “There are a lot of classes for community education courses even work shops. There are different types of classes offered for people including, people who are looking for a job and people who want to train for a job, and the spring education courses really help,” Dr. Kritscher explained. He also talked about workshops to help people, especially a workshop to show people how to look for a job. Dr. Kritscher had a workshop last Tuesday on
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search workshop on Feb. 6, 2013 and the Eureka-Careers workshop on Feb. 7, 2013. These workshops were designed to help students become familiar with job applications, networking and interviewing skills. It also introduced students to the Eureka-Careers database that aids in researching majors and careers. Upcoming workshops include Transfer Basics on Feb. 14, 2013 at 4 p.m. in room 758. This workshop explains to students what they need to know to successfully transfer from Chabot to four year universities including
CSU’s, UC’s and private schools. Scholarship Search will be held on Feb. 21, 2013 at 4 p.m. in Room 758. This workshop focuses on teaching students how to research and apply to scholarships. Lucrecia Ugarte a second year Chabot College student said she benefitted from previously attending this workshop. “The biggest thing that I got out of it was seeing different varieties of scholarships that are out there for me alone. For example the Latina Scholarships, there are leadership scholarships, sports scholarships, academic
scholarships and there are community scholarships. Wherever you’re from they will help you out.” The Resume Building workshop will be held on Feb. 27, 2013 at 12 p.m. in room 758. Students will be taught how to create the key parts of a resume and include all necessary information to make their resume stand out. The last workshop-Job Search-will be held on Feb. 27, 2013 at 12 p.m. in room 758. For more information you can visit the Career and Transfer Center in room 761 of Buliding 700.
Dr. Matthew Kritscher also mentioned that how to search for a job or returning favorites are back change a career. This was part for example auto wholesale of the community education dealer notary public, cake classes. decorating and other classes. There are a variety of classes that p e o p l e can choose such as photo, piano and guitar, and automotive classes. “I really recommend for students that want to attend the 2013 spring community courses classes to sign up fast before it is too late,” Dr. Kritscher said. Each class also has a fee, to get more information those interested can check the 2013 spring education community courses booklet or contact the counseling office. This year Chabot’s community education courses also have some new classes and they are project management certification and safety training.
For additional informaiton about the 2013 spring community education classes at Chabot College you can contact Dr. Matthew Kritscher or
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Clubs offered candy, raffles to win prizes such as an iPad mini and information about themselves to tudents during Clubs Rush day at Chabot College on Feb. 6, 2013. By Lucrecia Ugarte lugarte@thechabotspectator.com
On Tuesday, February 5 and Wednesday, Feb 6. 2013, ASCC hosted Club Rush at Chabot College for the students to know about the opportunities that can be extended to them. The clubs at Chabot College are all about having a sense of community and sharing one common goal. According to Skye Ontiveros, head of Interclub Council of Chabot College or ICC, “Common goal of clubs is to create and offer communities to students.” Clubs extend the opportunity to show case what Chabot has to offer and the new experiences that can come along the way to the students. The most important factor that clubs offer is a sense of community because it contributes to students of always having help in school and being able to have someone there. There are 32 different clubs,
which means that there are 32 different and unique communities attending Chabot. Ontiveros said, “Clubs reach out to the student body and help students explore different options that can come across their path, plus clubs are super fun.” The clubs extending their opportunities for the students to check out included: Chabot College International Club, Cheer, Puente Club, DRSC Club, Anthropology Club, Satori Club, Project S.E.L.F., For the Cross Club, and Students for Social Justice, Gay Straight Alliance, Chemistry Club, and Biology Club. Other outside sources were able to attend this and let students know about their own services such as U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and the Marines. Club Rush helped promote other clubs and get the word out about what Chabot has to offer. Many of
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these clubs help the Hayward community, and other parts of the world. They also help students discover themselves and become leaders. A student, Hector Huerta, who is a part of the Puente Club, talked about the many great aspects of being in the Puente Club. “This club is to help build leaders so they can come back to the community and give back,” Huerta said. The Puente Club helps many students that are in a crossroads in their life by building connections and creating a bigger community. Moses Coderv, of For the Cross Club, talked about many good points for their club and how they provide Bible study for Chabot Students and anyone of any religion and age can come. This club also helps out many causes around the world. Last semester alone, they had 50 members in which Coderv was very excited
to talk about. He expressed the fun activities and the advantages of being in the For The Cross club. Last year, For the Cross helped out an orphanage in India by sending gift boxes and Christmas gifts, and had a drive for homeless children in Third World countries and the United States. The Chabot College International Club is a great way to meet new people that come from different cultural backgrounds. Nate Schribben, a member of the International club explains, “ [It] teaches people how to act in a society because we don’t always meet other people from different culture.” Chabot Chemistry Club is trying to build a bigger science community. The members in the Chemistry Club make new friends and do interesting things like “make PlayDoh,” a fun activity they did at Club Rush to attract new members. Austin Chauv, president of the Satóri Club, a Japanese and Korean culture club, talked about the many great aspects of having Club Rush. “ [It] helps us create awareness of our club, but also the rest of the clubs,” Chauv said. Many students join this club because they all have a common interest in enjoying Japanese and Korean culture. Diversity at Chabot is an amazing asset that the college has for its students. Without having Club Rush, the students would never know about the 32 different clubs that Chabot College has to offer. Ontiveros shared a quote by her favorite author, John Muir, “If you’re going to accomplish anything, do it with clubs.”
How withdrawals affect your academic career By Edrene Abueg
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Many students may or may not know that withdrawing from a class, or having a “W” on your transcript can affect you academically. Now there are many reasons why a student would withdraw from a class. It could be because he/she is not performing well, their class conflicts with work, have other responsibilities such as children, medical issues or they just don’t want to take the course anymore. “I suggest students withdraw from class when they know they don’t have the time and energy required to pass the course,” says Dara Greene who is a Chabot counselor and instructor. Greene also suggests that those who aren’t performing well in class talk to a counselor before deciding to withdraw. “We can often offer perspective and help the student make the right decision.” When a student gets a W, the W
in nursing programs at the CSUs where having a W in the pre-requisite courses can affect your admissions,” Greene adds. However schools under the University of California (UC) system may want to know why any student interested in transferring to their school has many W’s on their transcript. Greene points out that “If a student has that history it is in their best interest to address the issue in the personal statement.” Students should also be aware that they can only have three attempts to take a course. If a student withdraws, then it will count as an attempt. This is especially important for courses that students are required to take such as Math, English, Communications, etc. in order Illustration by Jyra Valenzuela to transfer. For example if a student had to ring to a CSU (California State University) won’t have to worry withdraw English 1A two times in about having W’s impacting their the past because they were strugadmittance since CSU doesn’t look gling, then they better try a lot hardat W’S. “The exception to this is er their third time since it will be
does not get calculated and therefore does not affect the student’s GPA. In regards to students planning on transferring, it could or could not have an affect on them being admitted depending on their situation. Students planning on transfer-
their last of three attempts. Withdrawing from a class can also affect those students with their financial aid. Students that withdrew all their classes in the semester when they received a grant might have to repay for that grant. According to Chabot’s Student Academic Progress Policy: “A student who withdraws or receives an “F”, “I”, “IP”, “NC”, OR “NGR” in all his/her classes will automatically be suspended if s/he received any financial aid, regardless of whether or not the withdrawal occurred during the ‘Grade of No Record’ period of the semester, or shows up on an academic transcript. Repayment of funds may be required.” For more information about withdrawals, please visit schedule an appointment with a Chabot Counselor in the second floor of Building 700 at the counseling office. The last day for students to withdraw this semester is April 14, 2013.
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Workshop attracts many from Chabot community By Amy Sliva asliva@thechabotspectator.com
Students and community members gathered Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013 at Chabot College to discuss the City of Hayward’s future General Plan during a workshop held by the Development Services Department and the General Plan Task Force. “The purpose is to get input from people on what are the issues that we should address in the general plan” said Erik Pearson, Hayward’s senior planner who led the workshop. The workshop gave attendees an opportunity to express their opinions on Hayward’s General Plan, the city’s assets, problem areas, and opportunities. The group discussed aspects such as Hayward’s reputation, the school district and how the city can help vitalize the local economy. Community safety, education attainability, economic development and cultural resources are all aspects of Hayward the General Plan hopes to address. With a two-year timeline for development and approval, the General Plan relies on information from these workshops to form an idea of what the community wants their city to look like in the next 30 years. A popular concern was Hayward’s undesirable reputation for being dangerous. “Perception is so crucial”, a community member contributed. “My parents feel the same way,” a Chabot student added. “They really like Hayward, but then over time I guess, things changed.” Because of violent activity that has increased in Hayward, the reputation has gone down, preventing people from spending time and money in Hayward. Francisco Zermeño, Chabot College professor and city council member, noted, “Some of my students don’t want to get shot when they shop at Southland [Mall].” Another contributing factor to Hayward’s safety issues is the city’s schools. “Something that creates the ‘plight of Hayward’ is the school district,” another community member mentioned. “It’s such a central part of why people choose or don’t choose to live in the city.”
Many people agreed that Hayward’s school district is not up to par with surrounding districts, contributing to the negative perception as well as encouraging people to send their children to school elsewhere. Along with the school district and safety issues, a large topic was Tammy Lee/Staff Photo downtown HayErik Pearson, city senior planner for the city of Hayward gives a workshop on Hayward’s ward. future General Plan at Chabot College on Feb. 5, 2013. “What we plan finished by Summer 2014. While every city need is a place to shop, to do practical things,” said a participant. and county has a General Plan, Hayward is emWith a convenient location near the BART sta- phasizing the input from the community to plan tion, the downtown area has potential to attract and formulate what the city will look like 2040. The conversation held during Tuesday’s many shoppers. The economic issues coming from high rent and failing businesses have pre- workshop reached out to Chabot students. Howvented it from achieving that potential, leaving ever, input is needed from families, workers, students and all community members in order many stores empty. The city of Hayward may have many chang- for the Task Force to gain a well-rounded underes soon, however, the General Plan intends to standing of what Hayward should look like in maintain these changes long term. “Every 10 the future. “We’re hoping people get interested and stay years we should look at the plan, look at what we’re doing. Every five years we should see, involved throughout the process” says Pearson. ‘Okay, we put this bench mark. Are we reaching “We’ll be having additional workshops in March it?”,’ says Zermeño. Ideally, the city of Hayward [and] we’ll be talking about more specific policy will be the result of the community’s contribu- options.” For people who missed the workshop, the tions by the year 2040. “Brainstorming happens when you build on Task Force launched a website in January, www. other people’s ideas,” said Professor Veroni- hayward2040.org. Similar to the workshop, ca Martinez, who also is a part of the General community members can offer ideas, approve Plan task force. “I just wish we had more var- other ideas, and become a part of the conversaied ideas.” Questionnaires asking for ideas were tion regarding Hayward’s future. Information passed around and filled out, as well as a poster on the General Plan is posted at www.haywardca.gov/generalplan, including dates for future board open for ideas. The General Plan’s two year schedule started workshops, contact information and detailed in Fall 2012. The Task Force hopes to have the schedules regarding Hayward’s General Plan.
Bistro’s Double IPA Beer Festival By Amy Sliva
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Local residents gathered at The Bistro in downtown Hayward for the thirteenth annual Double India Pale Ale or IPA Beer Fest on Saturday Feb. 9, 2013. With over 60 beers on tap, people arrived ready to celebrate the fest as early as 11 a.m. The Bistro, owned and run by Cynthia and Vic Kralji, is located on the corner of B Street and Main Street. Main Street was closed down for the day to make room for the vendors and the beer fanatics. The Bistro was prepared for their IPA Fest to be a popular event. By 12 p.m. the line was trailing down the street. Beer tastings at the fest started at $50 for five tastings, and $2 per tasting after that. T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other memorabilia were available for purchase as well. Live music was scheduled for the all day Fest. The Allman Brothers, Double IPA Fest regulars, started at 12 p.m. filling the street with their blues music. The Coffis Brothers followed at 3 p.m. Bad Boy Bruce and the Blues Mob brought the Fest to an end, with last call at 6 p.m. Vendors included Lagunitas, Guiness, and Sierra Nevada. Beers available for samples were of the “IPA” variety. Many of the breweries were located in the state of California; one was brewed as close as San Leandro, but others as far
The Bistro’s thirteenth annual Double IPA (Indian Pale Ale) Festival in Hayward, Calif. on Feb. 9, 2013.
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as New York. IPA is a style of beer distinct for the use of hops while brewing. The flavor provides for a bitter, stronger beer. Different styles of IPAs include double, triple, west coast and east coast IPAs. The Bistro, which has been holding the Double IPA fest for several years, has live music every night.
Bringing pride to Hayward By Alex Harmon
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The Hayward Youth Commission has recently debuted their “I <3 Hayward” t-shirts and bumper sticker decals to develop more pride in the Hayward community. The white shirts with red and black graphic are similar those of major US cities including New York, San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles to name a few. “Due to results of recent youth survey, we’ve noticed youth in Hayward lack pride in their city,” said Sarahi Bautista, chairperson of the Hayward Youth Commission and Chabot College student. “It is one of the easiest ways to instill pride in our city was create these shirts,” said Bautista. After they were debuted, dozens of people from Hayward and those who have relocated have admired the new shirts via social media. “It will be awesome, we are finally giving love and pride back to Hayward” said Elmer Beltran, Youth Commissioner. The new shirts are available to everybody and come in most sizes. They are available for purchase for $10 at both Hayward Public Library branches. All proceeds go toward youth programs and the Hayward Youth Commission.
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Battle of the Bands By Jorge Hernandez
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The Battle of the Bands contest at Chabot College in the auditorium on Feb. 9, 2013 filled almost all of the seats with music fans. The event was brought to Chabot and hosted by the Hayward Area Recreational and Park District or HARD. The concert was scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Battle of the Bands finalists in order of appearance were as follows; Gypsy Flight, Fleetwook Mask, Zen Vendetta, Jordan And The Hashmites, The Switch, Zephyr, The Rob Sesma Band, Sidetrack, The Growing Room, and My Evergreen Soul, who were introduced by Mick Flaire. In addition, Rundown Radio-
Guest Band (2010 winner) provided the opening act and Ten Days New-Guest band (2012 winner) performed after the last contestant. The band group members varied from group to group. Some band members were as young as 12 years old and other band members as old as 40 years, male and female. Also, each band had their own unique costume that was eye catching which was only enhanced by the lighting effects. The audience was attentive and respectful to the bands performing. Once the bands completed their performance, they cleared their area by removing their equipment so the next band could set up. Once the bands finished removing their
equipment most of them were offered an interview by Chabot’s own “KCRH Radio”. Interviews with KCRH radio and most of the bands occurred back stage following their performances. Richard Espinoza, and his crew reported for KCRH radio and conducted interviews to learn more about the band members and to get feedback on their experience with the contest. Anyone who would like to see the footage of KCRH interviews with the bands should contact KCRH radio. All Battle of the Band Jorge Hernandez/Staff Photo finalists that were scheduled to perform, did as planned. Mick Flaire, the master of the ceremonies at the 50th Annual “Battle of the Bands” introduces the local bands as they perform. HARD prepared a wellorganized show for our community once again.
The Growing Room, were the ninth contestant’s at the 50th Annual “Battle of the Bands” at the Reed L. Buffington Visual and Performing Arts Center in Hayward, Calif on Feb. 7, 2013 Jorge Hernandez/Staff Photos
A FUN time in Oakland By Lulu Ugart
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in the background to watch from a distance. This concert sold out in matter of hours and it showed that night with people coming all over from the Bay Area to watch. There were people from San Leandro, Hayward, Dublin/ Pleasanton area and even concord area to watch FUN perform. This was the only band’s stop in California, so many can imagine on why not missing this show. Many students from Chabot
and Las Positas College attended this event. Some came in groups while others came with their best friend and significant other. Many of these people definitely enjoyed this show. FUN band members are great performers. The group sent their fans lots of love and appreciation for showing up for their concerts. FUN’s hit song “We Are Young,” won a Grammy this year for Best Song of the Year.
On Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, Fox Theatre in Oakland had the honor of having the band, FUN performing at their venue. There were approximately one thousand people anticipating for the band to come out and perform. There was no age limit, there were ages attending this event ranging from 10 years old to 70 years old. What was good about this event that it was very family oriented, but yet raising awareness about issues in the bay area. The doors opened at 7 p.m., which many fans rushed in to get in line to purchase merchandise of the band. It was almost a 45 minute wait for the line to die down just in time for the opening band to start playing. Many people made their way to get a close FUN performs“Some Nights” at their show in at the FOX Theater in enough spot to see the band Oakland on Feb. 7, 2013. Lulu ugart/Staff Photo while others stayed behind
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
What does Valentine’s Day mean By Galia Abushi
celebrating that day with her daughter, Lynn and and love them. “There shouldn’t be a holiday to where you her grandchildren. Everyone knows what Valentine’s Day is about Valentine’s Day isn’t only about celebrating need to remind someone that you love him or and what it represents, but what does it really the day with couples, but also family and friends. her,” said Hayward resident Whitney Rosario. mean? Even though some people Chabot Students will be celebratlike celebrating Valentine’s Day, ing this Valentine’s Day with their it’s not for everyone. Valentine’s significant other and their families. Day is advertised for couples Valentine’s Day is a day to reand puts added pressures for the member the people that are in your guys and girls, but mostly guys. life and why you have them in your It’s like a competition of who life. Many students at Chabot like can go over the top with the exthe idea of Valentine’s Day being a travagant surprise or gifts and for holiday about celebrating love with women it’s a competition of who the people you hold dear and close has the better boyfriend based on to you. his level of extravagance. Dan and Lexi, who are students Rosario’s boyfriend, Victor at Chabot College, expressed their Ortiz was with her and agreed feelings about Valentine’s Day and with most of her points on Valenhow they will be celebrating it totine’s Day. Ortiz doesn’t always gether. Valentine’s Day to them has celebrate it, but feels the day crealways been a couple’s holiday, but ates pressure for him to celebrate over time it has become a holiday it. not only about couples, but more “I believe each day is Valenabout the people you’ve had contact tine’s Day, the person you wake with in your life that you hold dearly up each day with and want to be and love unconditionally. around with,” said Ortiz Valentine’s Day display at Walmart in Union City, Calif. on Feb. 13, 2013. According to the Lynn and Terri, a mother and National Retail Federation, the average person plans to spend $130.97 on candy, cards, gifts Many students at Chabot daughter, who were at local coffee and more, up from $126.03 last year. Total spending will reach $18.6 billion College will be celebrating this shop EON’s, shared their feelings lovely holiday with their signifiAllen S. Lin/Staff Photo about Valentine’s Day and how they cant other and their families. will be celebrating it. The people of Hayward will also join Chabot Others have different opinions about ValenLynn will be celebrating Valentine’s Day tine’s Day and that people shouldn’t have to be students in celebrating their Valentine’s Day with her children while her mother Terri will be reminded about telling someone that you care with their friends and family. gabushi@thechabotspectator.com
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Chabot takes on CCSF
the game, making not only a win on their mind. Two free-throw shots, but also Lady Gladiators even shot On Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, two-pointers and assisting and made three-pointers. At one point, Chabot women’s basketball with plays game hosted a game against City to put CCSF “It was one of our the in the lead hardest games this was 61-61, College of San Francisco. with only The game started over Chabot few minutes promptly at 5 p.m. with v a r i o u s season.” to spare. both teams playing strong. times. The game looked to Fighting back, Chabot Chabot’s offense and defense were playing hard also made plays on their be in Chabot’s favor until against CCSF. The first half own to keep up a good fight. CCSF worked their way to went by faster than usual Freshman Jasmine Wash- break the tie and make the due to each team’s fierce ington was definitely one of point 64-62. Determined to surpass their lead and win the game, Chabot’s Washington shot a three-pointer with seconds left. Although the shot was good, time had already run out, resulting in a 64-62 final score and a win for CCSF. Head coach Mark Inger, had a few thoughts on the game, as did a few of Chabot’s players. “We played well and we played hard,” he said. “We Jasmine Washington (23) & Sabrina Head (25), talking after a rough definitely deserved to win.” foul and tying up the game at the last seconds with two free throws. “I think we did amazdavis dichoso/Staff Photo ing,” freshman player Moplay. Before halftime, the the stars of the game. She nina Cuyugan said. “It was score was a close 36-34, scored a lot of two-point one of our hardest games with the Lady Gladiators in shots and made key free this season.” There were also both throws. the lead. With only roughly eight positives and negatives to The game took regular pace in the second half with minutes left in the second the game against CCSF and Chabot and CCSF scoring half, the game was tied at to Chabot’s season in gennumerous times. Tatsiana 49-49. The ladies on both eral. “Two of our key players Dashkevich (#14), guard, of teams played a little harder have been out due to injury CCSF was a key player in and hustled a lot faster with By Elise Reyes
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Courtney Arionos (center) from Chabot Collge, jumps for the rebound against two other CCSF opponents.
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and that’s been an obstacle to overcome this season,” Coach Inger said. “And the team can also work on making free throws at the end of the game.” On being robbed of her shot at the end of the game, Washington also had a few words to say.
“I felt really good about the last shot of the game, but I thought it was really rude of the [referees] to just walk out instead of having a conference about the call.” Though they lost, the Lady Gladiators put up a tremendous fight with great effort and played well.
Chabot baseball hosts promising season opener By Elise Reyes
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HAYWARD -- On Friday, Feb. 1 2013, Chabot baseball kicked off their 2013 season against Santa Rosa College. With a 2 p.m. start, both teams showed how ready they were to play. Santa Rosa started off by scoring three runs in the top of the first inning, giving the Gladiators something to battle against. In the bottom of the first inning, they answered back with two runs. Chabot left Santa Rosa scoreless through the next four innings, also scoring another run in the third inning to even out the game at 3-3.
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inning left. Although a single was hit in the bottom of the ninth, Santa Rosa resulted with the 6-4 win. Johnson, a prime source of offense and defense dur ing the game, was still optimistic about the team’s future, even after the loss of a close game. “Even though we could’ve been better, we played well,” he said. “Preparing for the season has been tough, but [the team] A Santa Rosa player is tagged out in a attempt to steal second base. gets along well and we’re ANDREW BARBER/Staff Photo going to win as many as we throwing at them. They continued playing with can to get to state.” seem to work really well to- great offense and defense. Coast/Golden Gate gether as a team already.” In the top of the eighth, SanAs of Feb. 14th 2013 Eager to get through the ta Rosa’s runner on third W-L rest of the game, both teams was gunned out at home on a superb throw by second Mission 4-2 baseman Johnson, preventing the run that would have De Anza 3-4 HAYWARD 2 PM put Santa Rosa in the lead. West Valley 3-4 Hope was not lost until HAYWARD 2 PM the top of the ninth inning, HAYWARD 2 PM Chabot 2-3 when Santa Rosa blasted a HAYWARD 2 PM two-run RBI single, giving San Mateo 2-5 HAYWARD 230 PM the Gladiators a two-run San Francisco 1-5 deficit with only half of an HAYWARD 230 PM
Santa Rosa scored another run in the sixth to break up the tie, making the score 4-3. Down by one, second basemen Michael Johnson lead off the bottom of the seventh inning with a single to center field. Johnson ended up stealing second base and advanced to third on a lost ball at home plate. With a sacrifice fly hit to the outfield, Johnson was able to run home and score the tying run. “This game was really exciting for me to watch,” freshman Terahlyn Rancap said. “I really liked how Chabot kept their guards up and kept battling through everything Santa Rosa was
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