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ISSUE 13
CHAFFEY
B R E E Z E MONDAY + APR IL 20, 2015
FEATURE
Profile: Cristine Falbaux
A&E
Metamorphosis Theatre Production
OPINION
Walter Scott: The Other Trial
SPORTS
2015 Athletic Hall of Fame
MICHAEL RAVENELLE
They certainly do. You should too. Comprised of 15 pieces featuring 35 cast members of different levels of experience, this year’s dance concert, Got Dance? 2015, is a high energy show of modern dance, jazz, contemporary ballet, hip hop, musical theatre, and ballroom. Set to run April 30 to May 3, Got Dance? features the choreographic works of three student contributors, four adjunct instructors, and Artist Director of both the Chaffey Dance department and Got Dance?, Michele Jenkins, full-time professor of dance. Unlike past shows, this year’s show features no guest choreographers. However, the show is highlighted with
original music composed by Hugues J. Cano, a percussionist featured in “Lyipada,” a contemporary piece choreographed by Zaylin Cano. The husband-and-wife duo are collaborating to put together unique rhythms. He’ll perform on stage while the hand-picked cast dances the multi-layered, rhythmic contemporary piece. Non-stop percussion incorporates the bodies as well as the cajon drums. Most of the dancers had never experienced working with the composer directly and the choreographer as a duel layering. “[Performing the piece] gave the
dancers an opportunity to experience that difficulty of capturing all of that syncopation and musicality in the rhythms,” Jenkins said. Musical theatre will also be highlighted in a piece choreographed by Jenkins, featuring a vocal performance from Clareese Williams. Williams is also a student choreographer. Her satirical jazz piece titled “What to Expect When Expecting” is telling the story of babys having babys. “I’m taking a stab at telling that story through my eyes because I think it’s ridiculous how the entertainment world is making it OK for young to strive to be pregnant,” Williams said.
“Most people don’t think that a lot of time or dedication goes into [the dance concert]. All of us sacrifice a lot of our time and other priorities to be here. It’s really important to us. I just want people to appreciate it as much as we do,” Lauren Moruzzi, nursing/dance major, said. Moruzzi, returning for her third year in Chaffey’s dance show, has been cast in five pieces for this year’s concert. Returning adjunct teacher, choreographer, and performer, Paige Melvin used to be a student in the Chaffey + continued on page 9
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Campus Calendar Monday, April 20 Legal Week Free legal advice will be given on campus by 36 attorneys, judges and bar association representatives. Panel Q&As include family law, immigration law and criminal law. The event is open to everyone and will run until Thursday, April 23. Registration is required. To register and to find out more information, visit chaffey.edu and click on the “Legal Week” link on the right-hand side.
Thursday, April 30 Spring Dance Concert The Chaffey Dance Department presents an eclectic and dynamic celebration of all types of dance from ballet, to jazz, to hip-hop. The concert is headed by artistic and dance director Michele Jenkins. Tickets are $13 and are available at the Chaffey bookstore or the online box office at chaffey.edu/theatre_tickets. The show will be held at the Chaffey theater on April 30, May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on May 3 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21 Fem 101: The Male Perspective Professors Ryan Falcioni and Daniel Keener, and Interim Vice President of Student Services will host a panel discussing feminism from the point of view of male feminists. The panel will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in WH 112.
Saturday, May 2 Baseball and BBQ picnic Come to Quakes Stadium and join the Chaffey Classified Senate for some all-you-can-eat BBQ and baseball. Entry is $12 per person (children 3 and under eat free) and includes one fault zone seat and unlimited tri-tip and pulled pork sandwiches, sides, dessert, and soda. The game will feature the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Dodgers class A affiliates) vs the Inland Empire 66ers (Angels class A affiliates). The event will start at 5:50 p.m. and the game will begin at 7:05. Call or email Trisha Albertsen at (909)652-6033 or at trisha.albertsen@chaffey.edu for seat reservation and payment by April 27.
Wednesday, April 22 Celebrate Earth Day Live music, hands-on activities. and demonstrations will be held at the Wignall Museum and on the north side of MACC to commemorate earth day. The event is sponsored by the Chaffey Green Earth Movement Sustainability Committee and will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Transfer Fair Learn about transfer requirements, scholarships, campus life and more from university representatives from UCLA, UCR, CSU Fullerton, CSU San Bernardino and more. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rancho campus quad. Financial Aid Awareness In honor of Financial Aid Awareness Day, students will be provided with staff assistance and computer access to complete their 2015-2016 FAFSA/CA Dream Act applicaion. Students who complete their application will receive free In-n-Out burgers. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rancho Cucamonga campus in VSS 102, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chino campus Main Building room 261 and in the Fontana campus Academic Center room 112.
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April 20, 2015
poli sci major to lead ascc council The young, adopted Russian could pass for a legislative professional. Donning a crisp button-up, blue jeans and a modern quiff, he delivered the narrative of his reality and purpose. Distinct from other emerging men on the make, the budding bachelor consumes the headlines that raise the inside story – closing the gap between competence and ignorance, between obligation and inaction. “I personally believe that if you’re smart enough, if you know you can affect change then, you have to go out and do it,” Caleb Beaver said. Beaver, a political science major, will soon head the student body. Beaver’s inauguration on May 8 marks the beginning of his campaign of revision. As a former foster child, Beaver understands the fragility and chance inherent to our existence. He was adopted by his mother, Cathy Beaver, at age 3 – knowing almost nothing about his biological parents save for their Russian and Moroccan ancestry. This explains why, as Beaver put it, he “looks brown and white.” The timbre of his laughter was palpable. Typically the situation, as described by Beaver, is bleak for Russian orphans. Once 18 they are left to their own devices. And for males in particular, the Mob offers refuge. Unfortunately that protection comes at a high price – depression, suicide and premature death. Between flourishing and languishing, the ambitious presidentelect considered his fortune.
“My life now is such a huge gift,” said Beaver. “Shit could have been so different.” Truly. At the heart of Beaver’s tribute is a contribution toward progress. Social luminaries such as the founding fathers and Martin Luther King Jr. remind Beaver of the moral commitments he has to his contemporaries. Discerning and curious as a child, Beaver immersed himself into the world of words. Though at times beyond his comprehension. It illustrates a recurring theme of gaining knowledge and applying it properly. This is why Beaver was drawn to political science. The union of abstract thought and real world application reveals itself through economics and politics. Of course, this was a gradual evolution because he, like most lively youngsters, was infatuated with dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. While Beaver has outgrown that fascination, he remains thirsty for information – as is evidenced by his commentary on the nuances of political classification. “I realized from a young age that if I’m going to have an opinion I need to be educated, I need to know what I’m talking about,” Beaver said. “I don’t ever want anyone to say you don’t know what you’re talking about.” Catiana Beaver, Beaver’s younger sister, turns 14 in May. According to Jeffry Kluger, author of The Sibling Effect, “There’s a greater degree of sensitivity and listening skills in boys who
MICHELLE MENES ASCC President-elect, Caleb Beaver, proudly awaits to join Chaffey’s wall of ASCC presidents located behind him in the picture found in the student activities lounge.
grew up with sisters.” Such sensitivity would serve Beaver well in his endeavors, considering he may pursue Chaffey’s new accelerated law program. No doubt the idea of earning a law degree by 23 is enticing to the 19-year-old. Establishing a non-profit is also within the realm of possibility. Regardless, Beaver’s presidential venture is preparation for the future because he will soon act as an administrative bridge within Chaffey’s community and perhaps the world at large.
“When I’m gone I want to be able to say that I did what I liked doing, that my passion helped others,” said Beaver. “At the end of the day, I want to give back in a big way.”
CHRIS SALAZAR @ChrisEclectic23
students offer insight on palestine conflict
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The Students for Justice in Palestine Club invited students to attend one of its meetings for a different perspective about the Israel-Gaza Conflict. The meeting was held April 8 at the Rancho Cucamonga Campus. The meeting featured stories from three people who are intimate with the conflicts. The speakers were Bilal Milbes, bioengineering major, Gaza survivor; Mohamed Skaik, civil engineering major, witness of the Israeli occupation in the West Bank; and Taher Herzallah, guest speaker, national Campus Coordinator for the American Muslims for Palestine. Herzallah is one of the Irvine 11, a group of students who were arrested and prosecuted for expressing their constitutionally protected rights of free speech and political dissent when they interrupted the speech given by Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren at University of California, Irvine in 2010. “It’s important to hear voices from Palestine people,” Herzallah said. “We don’t know what it’s like to hear tear gas bombs.” Milbes talked about the time he was 12 years old and how that memory will never be forgotten. He was walking home from school with his cousin when they started seeing Israeli Jeeps with soldiers roaming the streets. He and his cousin and started running toward the main street without making
eye contact. “Hearing tear gas bombs and shootings was a real eye opener,” he said. Later that night, he found out the son of a family-friend was killed as revenge for throwing rocks at the Israeli Jeeps. “The Israeli Army doesn’t care what they do,” he said. “To them, we are animals and they shouldn’t care if we die.” Skaik lived in Gaza for 17 years and has experienced three wars. The first was when he was 11 years old, but he learned the third war was the worst of them all. During that war the Israelis would come in to their houses at 6 a.m. and would give them 90 seconds to leave. Skaik says that there are good things he learned from the wars, including how all the people gather and stand together like family. “I can say I have gotten experience from living three wars,” Skaik said. All three speakers agree the root of the problem is not religion: it’s political. “This is not a war, it’s a massacre,” Herzallah said. “We have to be clear of what is actually happening and have a better understating.”
BRENDA VILLA @ChaffeyBreeze
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April 20, 2015
fifty shades of domestic violence Every nine seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten in the U.S. Everyday an average of three females and one male are murdered by their partner. The ASCC and CC Fem(Chaffey College Feminist Club) hosted a panel presentation on March 26 with professors Michelle Dowd, Nick Null and Patricia Powell leading the discussion on domestic violence. Seventy-three people gathered in the Student Activities Lounge as the professors shared their personal experiences with domestic violence for the first time.
“I’m terrified I’m going to become that person...” “I think shame is the worst part of the cycle for victims,” Dowd said. “The shame of feeling like you caused whatever it was that happened to you and that there’s something unlovable about you.... I think that’s the reason why the cycle perpetuates.” The panel referenced the T.V. series “The Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt” and newly released film “Fifty Shades of Grey” which, according to the panel, promoted and romanticized domestic violence. More than three million children witness domestic violence in their homes every year. Null was one of them. The years of witnessing his fa-
ther’s abuse led him to worry and question his own character. “I’m terrified I’m going to become that person and I’ve been afraid to have kids,” Null said. “I just recently got engaged so we’ve talked about it. I want to put it in our prenup that if there’s any kind of violence she’s the one that gets control of the kids.” He said this because victims are comfortable with violent people and situations that they are prone to repeat the cycle of abuse. He countered common criticism aimed at victims who repeat the cycle. “If you’re not in the situation, you don’t understand that. It’s all you know, and you believe people when they say ‘I’m sorry, I’ll never do it again,’” he said. Counselor and therapist Powell provided information on resources and affirmed that the SAVE ACT will prevent and respond to domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. “With this new act, you as students are now protected by the administration, and we have a responsibility to make sure that you can have an education that is free from stalking, abuse, and that type of harm,” Powell said. Throughout the question portion of the panel, students shared their struggles with abuse. In the end, there were four minutes of silence, tears, and a shared empathy for those who shared their experiences. JULIETA VAZQUEZ @ChaffeyBreeze
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are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States.
1 in 5 women
have been raped by any perpetrator.
43% of dating college women
report experiencing violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, tech, verbal or controlling abuse. Courtesy of www.thehotline.org
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Don’t ask why Organic Food is so Expensive Ask why processed food is so cheap What is Monsanto doing to our food supply? Are you filled with GMOs? The Monsanto Company is a publicly traded, United States based multinational agricultural biotechnology corporation and is the leading producer of glyphosate (a main ingredient in herbicide). Monsanto’s most known product on the market is the herbicide called Roundup, which is used to kill weeds along with pesticides. Some farmers may see using Roundup products as a positive end to their pesticide and weeds dillema but aren’t seeing the damage to the produce they grow including the soil they deposit the extremely dangerous herbicide onto. Generation after generation, farmers would save seeds from one farming season to another guaranteeing natures existence. Unfortunately with Monsanto’s new development of genetically engineered seeds that are created to self-terminate after one generation, nature will be put in danger along with human life existence. Monsanto provided the technology for about 90 percent of the genetically engineered seeds used in U.S. agriculture today. What future does this hold for us? In California, a bill know as Proposition 37 would simply require GMOs to be indicated on food labels. Monsanto has spent millions of dollars to veto this from happening. As of this time there is no federal mandate to require companies to label GMOs. Why are they trying to avert your eyes from the GMOs your eating? Mainstream medias selectively choose to overpass this information as they are completely owned by large
Illustration by NATALIE THOMAS junk food based companies using lots of GMOs. Going against their advertisers would cause a financial obstruction. Companies who are non-GMO and free of genetically modified ingredients are proud to let you tell you on their products. Why do you suppose that is? A GMO is a genetically modified organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. GMOs are the source of genetically modified foods and are also widely used in scientific research and to produce goods other than food. The U.S. Congress and president collectively passed the nicknamed “Monsanto Protection Act” which bans
courts from halting the sale of Monsanto’s genetically modified seeds. No matter what health issues may arise concerning GMOs in the future. Some may argue asking why hasn’t the FDA put a stop to this if its so terrible. The former CEO of Monsanto now runs the Food and Drug Administration. The agency tasked with ensuring food safety for the population, is governed by ex-Monsanto executives. That explains the lack of government lead research on the long-term effects of GMO products. Monsanto has been removed and banned from Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Japan,
Luxembourg, Madeira, New Zealand, Peru, South Australia, Russia, France and Switzerland. Why not here? Take a stand and join the world wide march against Monsanto on May 23. Check out the official website http:// www.march-against-monsanto.com/ to see a list of cities near you hosting the event against Monsanto.
REANNA FLORES @chaffeybreeze
student Cristine Falbaux releases Self Published album
NATHAN LUNN Cristine Falbaux sits outside the Administration Building Wednesday, April 8.
Criminal Justice major Falbaux has been interested in music and playing the guitar since her early teens. Throughout the years she’s recorded her songs in several studios, including “Hangover” and “She Is” which were recorded on campus in her record production class with the assistance of Professor David Alberson. Now as an experienced guitarist, singer and songwriter, Falbaux has released her first self-published album under the name “Christine’s Twin”. Her collaborative work with long time friend, drummer, singer and songwriter Haston Woodlen under the name “Emperors and Saints”. “He’s more bright-sided and I’m more dark-sided,” Falbaux said.”When we combine that chemistry we become “Emperors and Saints.” Falbaux describes her music as raw, abrasive and cutting edge with a target audience of odd, eccentric people. Her preference is for home-recorded music, where there may not be great quality, but the emotion is captured. “You feel the chemistry and feel the emotions that inspired you to write the
song,” Falbaux said. “You can’t always get that moment when you’re in a recording studio.” “Christine’s Twin” is in the process of arranging her first live online concert, and plans on offering online guitar lessons in the near future. In her next album, she plans to continue with the same tone and theme but will incorporate more “Emperors and Saints”. Falbaux encourages students to surpass their fears and work within their financial means to achieve their goals. “There is no such thing as the perfect time,” Falbaux said. “Check your resources and make it happen. Whatever struggles you come across, create from them.My album is not perfect, but you know what? It’s out there.” For music and information on Cristines Twin and Emperors and Saints : http://emperorsandsaints.com
JULIETA VAZQUEZ @inourstars23we
A&E
April 20, 2015
metamorphosis: a modern myth Chaffey’s production of “Metamorphoses,” written by Mary Zimmerman and directed by Kelly Ford Kaminski, the last week of March and first week of April, provided a nouvelle interpretation of mythology. From the play’s contemporary setting to its modern aesthetic, the theatre department cultivated an experience attractive to a broad audience. Those who sympathize with the romantics would find themselves moved by the tale of Alcyone and Ceyx, Orpheus and Eurydice, and Eros and Psyche. Others may have found themselves captivated by the choreography woven throughout, such as those composed in the woes of Erysichthon and Myrrha. The myth of Phateon and that of Pomona and Vertumnus provided a well of comic relief, while Baucis and Philemon ended the play in reference to Midas and Cosmogony. A primary component of the play, however, was not its content, but rather its setting. The set was adorned with classic mythological images, such as those found on Greek vases. Various images, dictated by the setting of the scene, were displayed to the right and left of the audience. The stage was flooded in blue lights, which emphasized the play’s use of water and the star design at the top of the set. The production incorporated a pool on stage, which served as a primary plot device for each scene. The inclusion of the pool beckoned a “Splash Zone” warning for the first four rows prior to the commencement of each showing. Apart from the stylistic intricacies allowed by the set and design, a large factor in producing “Metamorphoses” was its appeal to this generation and its incorporation of education in an a-typical setting.
“That to me is provocative, having the audience come out and say, ‘Hey, I want to learn more about what I just saw,’” Kaminski said. “Very Provocative.” The staff was comprised of more than 50 individuals including cast, crew and designers, with many adopting more than one role. “We were hoping for a nice turnout and we did,” Kaminski said. She was glad that the play gave students many opportunities to involve themselves in production. “Everybody who pretty much came and auditioned got a part,” she said. However, the benefits of theatre extend further than the contributors of production. Kaminski describes the experience of theatre, in relation to the audience, as one that revitalizes a connection between people. “We are actually sitting here saying, ‘that is an amazing human being doing amazing stuff,’” she said. “So when [audiences] walk out, they see the value of theatre, the necessity of theatre.” “I just want [the audience] to have a great time and enjoy the fact that we have theatre because there are schools that don’t,” Michele Saba, theatre major, said. Leya Greene, theatre major, added that theatre provides a vital escape from the everyday. “That’s basically what theatre is --storytelling,” Greene said. “It’s the best type of storytelling, and I feel that’s really what people need.” Both Saba and Greene agree that theatre is a readily available form of entertainment, but that it is completely dependent on its audience. “Theatre will always be necessary,” Saba said. “Always.” KRISTINA ROCHA @chaffeygurl
April 20, 2015
A&E
MICHAEL RAVENELLE Classic mythological images provided the setting of the Chaffey College theatre production of Metamorphosis.
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April 20, 2015
SOFIA MERCADO Felipe Ortega looks at Chelsea Krob’s work at the Student Invitational on April 14, 2015 at the Wignall Museum.
SOFIA MERCADO Alison Hurra, Adon Whittemore and Nathan Little look at Through the Horizontal by Gilbert Hernandez at the the Student Invitational reception on April 14, 2015 at the Wignall Museum.
Student Invitational Art Exhibit for open Viewing Art major Erika Barrios is a featured artist in this year’s exhibit. In her first artwork titled “In This Hole,” Barrios transforms knitted material into porcelain by dipping the knitted material in porcelain slip then firing it to produce a shell. Her second artwork titled “Untitled (periphery)” is knitted yarn dipped in wax. Barrios says she wants to evoke critical thinking around identity, memory, and feelings of otherness. In Thomas Turner’s “Reiteration,” the photography major uses bleached 35 mm color negatives. Turner uses his photo artwork to depict memory, the process of memory, and the fracture of it. His photos capture what he calls the evolution of memory. “It [memory] goes on forever and ever,” Turner said. “It never ends until you die and someone else carries your memories. It’s a fun and interesting process.” In his film “Beyond (lx),” film major Brandon Dunavant makes use of old school camera artistry. Dunavant says no special or after effects of any kind
were used in the production of his film. “There were no after effects that I used,” Dunavant said. “It was all camera effects. We used these guerrilla filmmaking techniques that no one really uses anymore but it worked perfectly.” Dunavant says he is expressing ideas of following through with life dreams. “Follow through with whatever you need to follow through with,” Dunavant said. “Whatever you want to do with life, just follow through with it and don’t let it pass you by. You gotta go for it.” Using salvaged cathode ray tubes from the year 2000 and working with audio and visual imagery, graphic design major Roger Ramirez creates an escape from reality with his artwork titled “Re-run” collections. “I wanted to acknowledge those moments you have to yourself and just start thinking about things,” Ramirez said. “I wanted to create this thing where people are getting away from everything else but time is still going.” Ramirez also creates an old school
retro vibe through the use of old technology and colorful electronic images. “I wanted to re-create that little idea of the ‘curious future’” Ramirez said. “Or the future that never was.” Students like Dulce Ibbarra who attended the art reception enjoyed the the artists work. “Can I say trippy?” Ibarra said. “Because all of it really was. There were sections that made you go ‘whoa’ and step back a little bit.” These artists are 4 of 7 in total. To see all artists visit the Wignal Museum. The exhibit will remain open for students during museum hours until May 14. A panel discussion with the artists will be held on April 21 at 5 p.m. The museum is open for viewing:
local artists chill at n7 creamery poetry night
Every other Thursday, N7 Creamery in Victoria Gardens hosts a Coffee and Poets open mic night, which is focused on, but not limited to, poetry. All talents are welcome. The stage is setup in the back area of the coffee shop. On March 19, 44 people crowded the small area, and with only 23 seats available. People stood against the walls. Host Josh De La Rosa and DJ Grover Richardson created an energetic, lighthearted environment with ongoing jokes, games and prizes. “You’ll leave with something that will get you coming back,” poet Reggie Bradford said. As the poetry began, so did the games. The first was a raffle, with a purchase of coffee or famed nitrogen ice cream. A number was written under every cup and by the end of the night, movie tickets went to a random number. Next came the question game, with two people conversing on a random subject chosen by the crowd by only using questions. The winner received an In-n-Out giftcard. In the alphabet game, two volunteers continue a conversation alphabetically for the reward of free coffee or ice cream. The prizes change with everynight.
Every performer introduced was welcomed with a roaring applause. When the someone liked a line in a poem or phrase in a song, they would either snap their fingers or shout “Bars!”, or “Jesus take the wheel!” Newcomers were supported, when the artist would stumble on a phrase, forget the poem, or get nervous, the crowd would wait patiently and cheer “Bars!” As the night progressed with laughter, coffee and snaps, talent poured in. The poetry group, Intellectual Calibur, performed several pieces of poetry and rap. Members Kenneth Mgbeke, Cliff Bee and Robert Moss have been performing at different coffee shops in the attempt to start a movement. “It’s about making a change, to instill intellect into the audiences mindset and encourage positive outlet,” Bee said. Among the many talents, Jeremiah Reyes left the greatest impact with his first-time performance of “Carry My Soul.” Reyes voice and acoustic playing carried throughout the shop, leaving everyone dazzled.
The Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art presents its 38th annual Student Invitational, featuring artwork from seven student artists in a juried exhibition that opened on April 13. A reception for the artists was held on April 14 to socialize with students and celebrate their success. The Student Invitational, curated by Foundation for Artist Resources, is an honors course students may apply for in the Fall semester. Faculty is responsible for selecting artists to be featured in the exhibition based on their applications. Those eligible to apply to the Art 89 honors course are those who have taken at least one art, photo or digital class. The seven students selected for this year’s Invitational worked with faculty and other art professionals to create new artwork for the group exhibition. “It’s an experience for a lot of our art majors who get a chance to learn the professional practice component of what it means to develop a body of artwork along with an artist statement,” Art 89 Professor Misty Burruel said.
SOFIA MERCADO Reggie Bradford recites an original work at N7 Creamery’s poetry night on March 19.
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: noon to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on Fridays, Sundays and holidays. JULLIAN AIDEN BRAVO @ juju_bravo95
JULIETA VAZQUEZ @ inourstars23
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April 20, 2015
Cast members of Got Dance? 2015 rehearse in the theatre on April 12 for the upcoming performance scheduled to run April 30 to May 3.
Got Dance?
MICHAEL RAVENELLE
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dance department. Melvin, who has a Masters of Fine Arts and Dance, will be performing as well as having choreography featured in the show. “It’s very different being the choreographer verses being the student or cohort,” Melvin said, “I think it helps me even when need to be that faculty head, to really be able to lead them in a sense because I know what they go through everyday and I know what they go through being in rehearsals cause I’m right there with them.” Melvins piece “Fallen Angels” features dynamic syncopation and layered choreography that powerfully fills the stage. Got Dance? 2015 will also showcase energetic and works from hip-hop and
jazz instructor, Diane Bonds, adjunct instructor Kristin Rooney, as well as student works from Habeel Abdulhusain, Clareese Williams, alumnus Christiana Powell and alumnus Tim Eswagen. Guy Rock and Gary Reinschmidt return to contribute creative talents in lighting artistry. Got Dance? 2015 runs April 30, May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and May 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Chaffey College Bookstore or through the online Box Office at www.chaffey.edu/theatre.tickets.
ERYNN M. AFFELDT @EmpiricErynn
MICHAEL RAVENELLE
10 Opinion
April 20, 2015
yes, We love those blurred lines divesting Literally, thousands upon thousands of words have been written about the events surrounding the death of Walter Scott. There is an overwhelming sense of disdain for police in this nation and it is hard to ignore the merit it carries. The idea of seeing things in terms of, “black and white”, is a luxury we, and those to follow us, no longer seem to have. The high-powered cameras we carry in our pockets have brought things to light that just a few years ago would’ve been ignored. As various news outlets cover the tragic events that led to Walter Scott’s demise, bleeding as he lay on the ground, hands cuffed behind him, somehow he became the one on trial. It appears that Scott was behind on child support. We also know he was responsible for failure to present proper documentation for a car he was driving, resisting arrest and fleeing. In regard to the events of the day that saw his life come to an end, none of these charges carries the death penalty and yet, that is what he was served. Scott is dead and that cannot be undone. Using his past and the events of that day to deprecate his life is also unacceptable. The “experts,” the major news sources brought in to discuss the
“Walter Scott is dead and that cannot be undone.” matter, they all start with finding no justification for Scott’s death. Sadly, this is followed by some version, “if only he didn’t run...” The blurred lines that take us from insisting that this man deserves to still be alive to the pursuit of trying to find some way to make him share the blame are disturbing and disgusting. Police offers encounter those who chose to break the law on a daily basis. Sadly, some resist arrest. Some decide to run. The occupational hazards of being a police officer are numerous and intensity of the job keeps many from ever considering signing up. None of the above listed criminal activities license being gunned down in the back. This isn’t an indictment against all police; it also isn’t a defense of anyone
who decides to run from the police. Instead, it is a call to re-evaluate the gray area that so many things seem to be allowed to slip into. Not all communities are the same. It would be naive to think that racism and discrimination don’t exist everywhere. It would also be naive to not acknowledge that some places are exceptionally good at hiding it. In a time with high-quality audio and video recording devices living in the phones we carry the hiding places are getting smaller and fewer. Scott’s death has created another invitation to thoroughly investigate the entire system, not in hopes of a nation-wide witchhunt but rather for a chance at a better day. There will be trials in this case. A police officer will either be found guilty or not guilty for the death of a man who chose to run. Scott will be tried in the court of popular opinion. This debate has nothing but time to be worked out in, Walter Scott however, doesn’t have that privilege.
JOSHUA ARNAO @joshuaarnao
ATTN: paging doctor greenthumb The nature of existence is symbiotic, there is a co-evolutionary relationship that exists between all organisms – including cannabis and humans. That is, because it satiated our desire for intoxication we ensured its survival, proliferation and potency. Why do you think your parents keep stealing your stash? While I won’t pretend there are no negative impacts from smoking pot, otherwise known as the devil’s lettuce, the consequences are exaggerated. The gateway drug hypothesis is a classic case of confusing correlation with causation. Though, the gateway argument does have some merit – it worked for Obama. To call marijuana a drug is, as professed by Terrance McKenna, a poverty of language because drugs dull your perception – Mary Jane invites you to see the beauty in the mundane or your pantry. Pots illegality, besides ridiculous, hinders the wide-scale utilization of hemp — the green, economic stimulus package we’ve been looking for. Two words: hemp plastic. Nuff said. CHRIS SALAZAR @chriseclectic23
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Millennials are liberal, self-expressive and open to change, but leveraging finance to combat global warming, while commendable, may be premature and partial. To be fair, our jump into the convoluted world of environmental science and policy also speaks to our propensity for stewardship. The pendulum swings to and fro – blurring the boundaries. Moving on. The derivatives we obtain from natural resources and how we extract and circulate them is important. Unfortunately, the picture that’s been painted is, as described by Jerry Taylor, head of the Cato Institute, a simple black and white moral play – evil business men vs. environmental do-gooders. This cartoonistic notion fails to capture the complex dynamic between the ecosystem and society. As such, we remain suspended in arrested development. Right now, fossil fuels are the only form of energy that remains cheap, scalable and reliable. Why? Well, because the alternatives are dilute and intermittent. In other words, we have to spend a lot of resources concentrating, storing and delivering them reliably. Now, to be clear, I am not advocating, like Ayn Rand or some libertarians, that caring for the environment demonstrates some epistemological flaw. But as citizens we need to recognize that much of the proposed alternative energy solutions are simply economically impractical – at least as things stand right now. Will green energy solutions replace oil? Yes. Some day. However, it does not necessarily follow that the government lift a finger. Take, for example, aluminum cans. In previous decades, they were more difficult to crush because of the amount of input materials used to make them. Today, less input materials are used. The reason: supply and demand. As the price of input materials rose, slashing profit margins, manufactures used less input materials, innovated and viola. The market – not the government – will dictate the energy transition as new technologies are invented or as current ones become more competitive. Ironically, pollution decreases with wealth creation. So, while the fiction that industrial development necessarily leads to degradation is attractive on its face, it’s untrue – a false dichotomy. Millennials will rule the voting bloc by 2020. Currently, $60 billion of subsidized solar and wind energy account for less than 1 percent of global energy. And in a generation’s time that will increase to 3.5 percent. We should be open to changing our minds. I was. I did.
CHRIS SALAZAR @chriseclectic23
Sports 11
April 20, 2015
A Night for our panther elites:
2015 Alumni of the Year and Athletic Hall of Fame Awards
REANNA FLORES Coach Klein addresses the audience before introducing the Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees.
“You gotta learn to like the hurt.” The Chaffey College Foundation and the School of Kinesiology, Nutrition and Athletics have done it again: honored Panthers who have left their mark on the community. On Tuesday, April 7, the Foundation hosted the 2015 Alumni of the Year/ Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario. Honorees amd inductees are selected by commitees based on what they do to give back to the community and how they represent the community. The 2015 Alumni of the Year award goes to Ray Akers, Trisha Martinez and Michael Milhiser. The 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees are Grant Rice and Laura Uribe. For each honoree and inductee, a video was shown their lives before they were presented with their awards. The award recipients then gave a brief acceptance speech to the guests. The first person honored was Roy Akers, Class of 1968. After he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, Akers began to work at the Sun-Telegram and later at Kaiser Steel. It was at Kaiser Steel where he was approached by his supervisor about enrolling in a management training program at Chaffey. Akers accepted the proposal and was soon working 40-hour shifts at Kaiser Steel while going to school fulltime. A few years later, Akers became vice president of sales before founding a company with his wife and son. Now, Akers is a published author. “Do not take your college choice for
granted,” he said. “Make each credit count. Never step backwards. And never give up on your dream.” Trisha Martinez, Class of 1994, was the second Panther alum honored. Despite difficulties in her early life and a one-year-old daughter, Martinez made the decision to enroll in college. She did not want to participate in extracurricular activities, but Director of Student Activities Susan Stewart changed that, Martinez said. “Susan made me feel at home,” Martinez said. “She didn’t make me feel funny.” With the encouragement of Stewart, Martinez completed her academic career at Chaffey and went on to study psychology at the University of Southern California and law at California Southern University. A volunteer with senior citizens and at risk youth, Martinez is currently serving in the Montclair City Council. Before she ended her speech, Martinez made a pledge to fund a $100 scholarship for a criminal justice student who makes a difference in a child’s life. The award is the “Joe Vargas Award” named after the police officer who Martinez said made her realize she wanted more to her life than to go to jail while he was arresting her at 13 of age. The third honoree was Michael Milhiser, Class of 1967. He attended Chaffey in the 1960s and played basketball while working on his associate degree. Milhiser, who was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996, received his bachelor’s degree in political science at Chapman University and went on to graduate school in Claremont. He went on to become the City Manager of Claremont in 1978, then the On-
tario City Manager, and the 1996 City Manager of Upland. Currently Milhiser serves as Chief Administrative Officer for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. “(Jeff ) Klein is an asset this college,” Milhiser said after stating he comes back for home basketball games. The Chaffey College Interim Athletics Director and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Klein spoke soon after Milhiser to introduce the Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. He first recognized the 14 other committee members before recognizing four coaches and the current athletes they brought with them. In attendance was swim coach Mike Dickson with leading swimmer Brett Rodey; Women’s Basketball Coach Tasha Burnett with freshman Chelsea Waddy; Football Coach Rob Hadaway with quarterback Levi Plante; and basketball representative Prentis Howard with freshman Chris Edward. The first Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee was Grant Rice, Class of 1995. Raised in Africa until he was six years old, Rice played basketball all his life. As a Panther, he played under basketball Coach George Tarkanian and David Rice. After Chaffey, he transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Today, Rice is the head basketball coach at Bishop Gorman High School in Las
Vegas. As a head coach for 13 years, Rice has an overall record of 342-65. “Thank you, Coach Klien,” Rice said. “For taking the basketball team up to the next level.” The last inductee was Laure Uribe, Class of 2007, who was accompanied by her family and 10 former teammates. A two-time All-American, Uribe played as a Panther in 2004 and 2005, totaling 219 goals, 85 assists, and 134 steals for both seasons according to her biography in the dinner program. The 2005 conference MVP received her bachelor’s degree in exercise biology at UC Davis and served as assistant coach for the women’s water polo team at Chaffey in 2013. However, she left due to her acceptance into a nursing program at the Loma Linda University Medical Center. Besides her athletic achievements, Uribe raised $4,000 for the Americorps as she participated in “Bike Build,” biking across 13 states as she did volunteer work. “Like Coach Jim Dopf always said,” Uribe said to end her speech and the evening, “You gotta learn to like the hurt.”
ASHLEY K. MARTINEZ @am_lakingsgirl