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Letter from the Editor: Halfway through the semester, one might find it difficult to continue giving a shit. It’s the New Year’s Resolution effect. Start off strong, full of promise and hope; eventually that wanes and all that’s left is despondency. Humans are naturally pessimistic creatures, we can only maintain optimism for so long. People drop classes, the parking lot becomes —slightly — less crowded, you can feel the lethargy. Adding to the malaise is the untimely passing of our friend Faith Hawkins, who was killed in an auto collision, the morning our last issue was getting ready for print. Faith immediately set herself apart from other new students when she first joined us. Her article Talk Consent to Me blew us away. Most new writers are shy at first, too fearful to try anything edgy, especially an opinion piece on rape culture with a provocative photo to go with it, but faith was different. She immediately fit in, taking over as our social media editor, a position she filled with the utmost enthusiasm and professionalism. I’m proud to call her one of us. Faith was bright, cheerful, and kind; someone who would see the mid-semester slump as a reminder that we’re halfway done, and that our best days are ahead of us — probably. Maybe see it as an opportunity to leave all the unpleasantness behind us rather than dwell on it. Roberto Hernandez The cheif encourages you to keep your spirits up, even though you may have every reason not to. Photo by Liz Duncan
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Editor-In-Chief Roberto Hernandez
Sports Editor Edward Gutierrez
Managing Editor Kyle Smith
A&E Editor Juan “Charlie” Vargas
Online Editor-In-Chief Daniel Steele
Social Media Editor Faith Hawkings
Photo Editor Elizabeth “Liz” Duncan Features Editor Michelle Caldera News Editor Jullian Aiden Bravo
Opinion Editor Chris Salazar Baseline Editors Joshua Arnao Juan “Charlie” Vargas Life & Style Editor Krystian Saldivar
Audio/Visual Editors Hanajun Chung Emmanuel Vargas Staff Writers and Photographers Students of Journalism 30 & 31 General Manager Roberto Hernandez Lab Techs Daniel Steele DeChanne Lane Emmanuel Vargas Faculty Adviser Michelle Dowd Journalism Coordinator Neil Watkins
The Breeze is published up to eight times a semester by the journalism students at Chaffey Community College, 5885 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737. Telephone: 652-6934/6936. Opinions expressed in this publication are the responsibility of the student newspaper staff and should not be interpreted as the position of the Chaffey College District, the college or any officer or employee thereof. Letters and guest columns for or against any position are welcome. Letters should be kept as brief as possible and are subject to non-substantive editing according to guidelines established by the Associated Press. The Chaffey Breeze is a member of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges and the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
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CALENDAR
Monday, Oct. 10-19 Eleanor & Park Fan Art: Student fan art inspired by this year’s college book, “Eleanor & Park,” will be on display Oct. 10 - Nov. 19 at the Wignall Museum Project Space.
Tuesday, Oct. 11 Interview Prep Workshop: Chaffey students will have an oppurtunity to develop interview skills and gain interview tips at a interview workshop held at the Career Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 Film Screening and Q&A: Documantarian and PUENTE faculty advisor Monica Molina will show a film that demonstartes the determination and resiliency of undocumented students who persevier despite the odds stacked against them. The screening will be hled at CAA-218 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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Monday, Oct. 17-21 Track 2 Late Registration: The deadline to register for Track 2 classes is Oct. 14. The late registation period for Track 2 will begin Oct. 17 and end Oct. 21.
Wed., Thurs, Oct. 12, 13 Film Screening & Discussion: There will be two separate film screening and discussion events. The first film, titled “Enter the Dragon,” will be held at CAA-218 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 12. The second film, titled “It’s Kind of a Funny Story,” will be held Oct. 13 at the Fontana Capmus in room FNAC-101 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 17 Stress Management/Mental Health: Student Health Services will hold a Health Education Event regarding stress management and mental health. The event will be held at the Rancho Quad from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 13 Actors Respond: Professor Kelly Ford Kaminski and her students will present original monolouges that respond to the Wiganll art exhibit “No Human Being is Illegal.” The presentation will be held at the Wignall Museum from 12:30 p.m. to
Thursday, Oct. 20 Broadcasting & Cinema Studnet Premeire: Professor Daniel Jacobo will host a Broadcasting and Cinema Premeire in room CAA-218 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will be able to view selected projects created by students.
Faith Hawkins
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Five Things
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Accredidation
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Ballots
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Bees
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Food for Thought
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Movies Midway
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Luke Cage Review
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Top Shelf Column
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City Club
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Congress Vetoes POTUS 18 Tailgate
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NFL
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MLB Playoffs
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CHAFFEY POLICE CRIME LOG DATE
ON CAMPUS?
09/27/2016 09/28/2016
LOCATION Lot 14 Lot 19 - Atl West
Vandalsim
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Vandalsim
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Language Arts
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Vandalism Hit and Run Property Damage Only Driving w/o license
09/28/2016
Physical Science
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09/27/2016 10/3/2016
Lot 18 - IS East Lot 4
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NATURE Petty Theft Marijuana Possession
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FAITH MICHAELA HAWKINS April 20, 1995 - September 22, 2016 Energy exchange I hear your soul calling my name We don’t look the same But we share the same passion Running through our veins What are the odds I’d have the opportunity of meeting you We step into the same class Right when i needed rescue Thank you, Thank you I didn’t know at the time But you were the friend i needed I cried to the sky I begged and I pleaded All for what? A friend like you I should have let you known That you were my glue You looked at life With such a positive frame of mind Always smiling and always kind I took on the challenge To live how you live I took on the challenge To give how you give Too good to be taken Everyone misses you so But we know that you’re here So with you we’ll continue to grow If there’s one thing i could tell you One thing i’d want you to know You changed my thought process You helped so many people grow If I could take my lifetime And split it into two I hope you know I’d give the other half to you Goodbye for now We love you forever It’s only a matter of time Until our souls will be free And exploring the universe together Kyrstian Saldivar
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When I began the beginning of the semester in Journalism 30, I was quickly made aware of everything I did not know. I felt overwhelmed with all the new information orbiting around me, but i remained optimistic because it was a fresh semester and i wasn’t THAT discouraged just yet. I remember feeling very inadequate after the second week and thinking that this just wasn’t “My Thing.” The terminology used in the class wasn’t recognizable to me, I felt like everyone around me was more qualified. Barring all the self doubt, something still told me to just hang on for another week or two and see what happened. I kept going and feeling unsatisfied with my knowledge. Through continuing to push myself to go, eventually i noticed that i didn’t feel so uncomfortable. I wasn’t embarrassed to ask questions anymore, and I began to understand the things that i felt overwhelmed by previously. Ultimately i realized that i had begun to learn through doing, which was the most valuable part of this journalism course. One major learning experience I got was through submitting my first story. My pitch for a story on sexual consent got approved, and i was excited but nervous. I sat in front of my laptop ready and willing to write the article, but what started as an excitement over working on that piece quickly turned to anxiety. I stared at it for 2 hours unable to start the article. Once I did finally hit me word limit, I was horrified and thought it was awful. I wrote half of it in third person and half in second person. It was unorganized. I hated all of it. Though I thought my article sucked majorly, Kristina went to edit it for me and gave me some really valuable advice. She told me that i was being overly self-conscious. She explained that everyone feels like their work isn’t the best sometimes but all of our articles are read before they go out and no one would print an article they thought sucked. I was grateful for her words because it helped me get out of my head and actually improve the article and I began to feel proud of what I wrote. So proud thatI wanted to take it a step further and ensure it got in. I knew that when an article was accompanied by a photo it was more likely to go in so I took one and attached it. I thought of the concept of using a candy heart and asked my sister to pose for me to shoot the picture. That photo got such a great response from everyone in the class that it helped me to realize that I didn’t suck that badly and I could produce cool visuals and articles if I thought about it and applied myself. By the end of the semester I went from questioning why I was here to trying to become an editor. That story is only one example of so many that I will walk away remembering. I learned how to take criticism, compete with myself to be better, communicate with editors and co-writers, write in the correct formats, develop a voice for my work, manage my time in terms of writing articles, properly submit photos in the right format, which stories fall under which desk and how to interview someone (to name a few.) Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with the amount of knowledge I feel that I have gained upon finishing up this course. I’m incredibly grateful to have met such great people through this course and look forward to continuing to learn from all of them and help them learn in any way that I can next semester. Of all the lessons I learned from this journalism course, the most valuable to me was learning that I can push myself to do anything if I just stick with it and learn all that I can. I started to see things I didn’t know as an opportunity to know more, instead of feeling bad that I don’t know something. I look forward to next semester and i thank all of you for being so ridiculously cool. :-) Faith Hawkins She pushed me to work my hardest. When it came to pop culture, music and style we’d push each other to write our best work. She would be there for when I needed help on an article or even throw in her own truthful opinion, I went to Faith when I felt nobody else would understand my opinions in the newsroom. I knew every word that she spoke was honest and true. Faith Hawkins left an everlasting impression on my life and one that ill carry with me through my career and life. Thank You Faith for every smile and laugh. Edward Gutierrez
Faith had a great sense of humor. One of the funniest things I ever heard her say was a story about her and an overly lecturing customer she had at her job. Apparently, her customer was telling her why she shouldn’t vote for Bernie Sanders and to instead vote for different candidate. So using what the customer left as a tip, Faith decided to donate it straight to Bernie Sanders’ campaign. That story cracks me up to this day when I remember it! Charlie Vargas
Her personality enabled others to gravitate to her individuality. Her voice was inspiring to those around her. As one of her many followers on Twitter, she expressed herself through photography and through her use of fashion. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and by those who have come to know her. Michelle Caldera
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FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW JULLIAN AIDEN BRAVO @MR_REPORTER_
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U.S. Suspends Contact With Russia Over Syrian Conflict:
After a failed ceasefire attempt in Syria, the U.S. State Department announced Oct. 3 that bilateral contact with Russia has been suspended. The halt in communications is in response to Syrian and Russian aggression during the week-long cessation of hostilities in Syria, according to U.S. The U.S. accuses the two countries of attacking civilian populated areas, targeting buildings such as hospitals and preventing humanitarian aid from reaching civilians. This could have a detrimental effect on the city of Aleppo, which may face “total destruction” in the rebel-held eastern region in just two months, according to U.N. envoy Staffen de Mistura.
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L.A. Sheriff ’s Sergeant Slained in The Line of Duty:
Sergeant Steve Owen, a 29-year veteran for the Los Angeles Sheriff ’s Department, was shot and killed Oct. 5 while responding to a residential burglary call in Lancaster. The gunman fled the scene, injuring Owen’s partner in the process. A manhunt soon followed, which ended with the suspect’s surrender at a family’s backyard pool. The suspect, whose identity was not released, was struck in the chest by gunfire during the incident, according to authorities. Sergeant Owen is the first sheriff ’s deputy to be killed in over a decade. - Source: The Los Angeles Times
- Sources: The U.S. Department of State, BBC News
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Trump Foundation Ordered to Stop Fundraising:
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (D) ordered Donald Trump’s foundation to stop soliciting funds after it was found violating New York state law. The Trump Foundation is not properly permitted to solicit funds as it did not register with the Charities Bureau, thus allowing it to avoid rigorous annual audits such financial reports and statements that the state of New York requires for large charities. The Trump foundation was also ordered to supply the state with the legal paperwork needed to register as a charity and any financial audit reports that should have been provided in the past years. - Sources: The Washington Post, The New York Attorney General’s Office
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Hurricane Mathew Storms The Bahamas:
The death toll in Haiti has risen to an estimate of 300 deaths as Hurricane Mathew, a Category 4 storm, made its way through the Bahamas. The status of civilians in Haiti is grim. Many of their houses are destroyed and one town is reported to be completely wiped-out. A Category 4 storm can have winds between 130256 mph and can deal serious damage to well-built homes. The winds in Hurricane Matthew were up to 140 mph. The state of Florida was also affected by the storm. Florida Gov. Rick Scott urged residents to leave their evacuation zones saying, “The storm will kill you. Time is running out.” - Sources: The Washington Post, BBC News, The Associated Press (AP), The New York Times
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‘Fontana Killer Clown’ Suspect Arrested:
In August, kids in an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, reported seeing clowns trying to lure them into the woods. Since then, reports of clown sightings have surfaced throughout the U.S. Most reports are complete hoaxes while some are credible. On Oct. 4, two California teens were arrested for posting clown threats on social media. One of the teens, a 14-year old student, identified himself as the “Fontana Killer Clown.” He was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats. The boy wanted to scare people to gain followers on his social media page, according to Fontana Police. The second teen, a 19-year old boy from Glendora, was also arrested on suspicion of criminal threats. He is accused of making threats against local high school students through social media, according to Glendora police. - Sources: CNN, KTLA
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Chaffey Nails Midterm
Michael Ravenelle
A voluntary three day peer review by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) took place October 3-6th. This Accreditation Team was lead by President/Superintendent of San Joaquin Delta College, Dr. Kathy Hart. In an attempt to evaluate the quality and effectiveness along the line of education. Representatives of ACCJC reviewed all three Chaffey Campus’. The ACCJC are represented by different people from different districts, who produce reports for the commission. There were four core standards that were reviewed by the team: 1.Mission, Academic Quality and Institutional Effectiveness, and Integrity; 2. Student Learning Programs and Support Services, 3. Resources, and 4. Leadership and Governance. Between October 2nd and 3rd, ACCJC Chaffey to submit context along the lines of our schools overall structure and organization in the form of a mission statement. It being: “Chaffey College inspires hope and success by improving lives and our community in a dynamic, supportive,and engaging environment of educational excellence where our diverse students learn and benefit from foundation, career, and transfer programs.” For the next three days straight, the evaluation of
each standard took place. Though in the process, ACCJC peer committee also learned from us. One thing that they really found appealing about our school was our overall student and staff connection, or how well we co exist. They noticed how much the teachers give to the students, and also how much the students give back. These are observations that the committee found to be efficient, and can be implemented in other college education systems. On Thursday October 6th, all representatives from the peer commit gave an overview of what was observed throughout the week. This event took pace in our school Theatre, and students and faculty were both invited. It was announced that our accreditation will be received via mail sometime in January, within 30 days after the commission makes a decision. The results of the accreditation will determine how much financial assistance our school will receive. Positive results from the Commission could better learning outcomes and forge a stronger community. Not only is this beneficial to our college, but also for students planning to transfer. The fact that we are accredited allows students to receive transferable credits accepted by higher institutions.
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Food for Thought
Michelle Caldera @mishpunch1208
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an’t remember formulas during a math test? How about forgetting all those important historical dates you spent so much time studying? For many college students, even mustering the concentration needed for an hour-and-ahalf-long lecture is a struggle too real to hashtag. Memory and concentration are key factors when it comes to educational performance. These two aspects work optimally if one sticks to simple foods that help work with the body. Along with adequate amounts of sleep and regular exercise, food is an important determinate in allowing our mind to absorb information, and to recall that information in class. “Goods such as complex carbohydrates like oatmeal, whole grain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables, cold water fish like salmon and walnuts are all good choices to keep the brain fueled and healthy,” says Candice Hines-Tinsley, professor of Nutrition at Chaffey College. Nutrients from these foods are absorbed through the body to help regulate nutritional health. Broken down and then re-circulated throughout the body, new cells are created as efficient energy to improve cognitive function and memory alertness, as well contributing to other nutritional benefits. Moderate consumption of such foods over a long period of time has its long-term benefits, such as better overall A bounty of healthy foods found on campus. Photo by Liz Duncan health and lowered risk of The Breeze
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walnuts, that can contribute to gainattaining chronic diseases in the ing weight.” future. Responses to not consuming such The mantra of “too much of a foods over good thing may a long dow you harm” period of does apply to Fun Fact: Refned grains are time are consuming such digested and absorbed by the determined foods. body very quickly, leading to rapid based “Too much spikes in blood sugar and subseon our of anything can quent hunger and cravings. Whole individual lead to probgrains on the other hand, are bodies. lems, even with higher in fiber, and are absorbed Common healthy foods,” more slowly, bettter for long-term issues says Kinsley. appetite satiation. include “The key is nutritional moderation. deficienFor example, if cies, fatigue, and a higher risk of we eat too much fish, there is a risk attaining chronic diseases. of consuming too much mercury, Creativity is key. “Incorporate which can lead to toxicity. If we these foods into the diet (in moderconsume too much fat, even from
ation), still having a variety of foods in the diet to support this concept,” Hines says. “Make fish tacos for taco Tuesday, sprinkle walnuts into your salad, replace white pasta with whole grain pasta, visit local farmers markets to stock up on the freshest fruits and vegetables.” Through moderate consumption of such foods, our bodies can begin to enhance performance in memory and concentration by consuming and incorporating such healthy foods in our daily diet. Students can then prove their progression by being more attentive and re-collective in the classroom, based on their healthy eating habits.
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REMEMBERING FAITH From the day she walked I knew we would be friends. It was one of those situations when you walk in and you look at each other to establish that you should sit together, so she did. The energy was instantly flowing between us and conversation was effortless. She always pushed me to be more self expressive, a better writer, and a better listener, and she didn’t know and I never got the chance to tell her. Just her being who she was, so independent and open minded, helped shaped so many people who’s lives were blessed by her presence. As for her talent, she was brilliant and had so many new ideas to bring to the table. Her photography spoke words and her writings painted pictures. I saw something so bright in her and I know for a fact her writing would have changed the views and opinions of so many people. For you I will write with a deeper passion and drive to make my words mean more than their definitions. Journalism will not be the same with out my partner and the world will not be the same with out your soul. You saw something in me that a lot of people did not and you drove me to inspire. Thank you for changing me with out even knowing you changed me. Thank you for being my first college friend, and my only one last year. Faith Michaela Hawkins, it was such a pleasure. I will continue to look at the mountains that the back side of Chaffey faces and feel your presence, I will continue to write and photograph for change, and I will continue trying to have a spirit as awaken and beautiful as yours. Create and evolve in peace Faith, you are so loved and so missed. Krystian Saldivar
On the handful of occasions I worked with Faith, I found she was the ideal person to collaborate with on a project. Her efforts showed growth not in the indivdual pieces, but in the way she tackled her other roles in the newsroom as well. It was impossible not to feel her enthusiasm when a page was coming together, reminding me why I do this. But when we had time away from work, Faith introduced me to newer, recent art— music specifically. It not only gave me an opportunity to stay current, but also revealed and informed her personality and character. I’ll always have those tracks to bump to remember Faith—to hear the sounds that remind us who we are. Hanajun Chung
I didn’t know Faith well. But what stands out to me when I remember her time in journalism is the first article she wrote for the paper: “Talk Consent to Me.” I was impressed by how she handled the topic of sex. It was mature and informative and had such a great photo to accompany it. Many of us even thought her photo was professionally taken and were surprised to find that she took it herself. From the short time I knew her, I could tell she was a talented person with a lot of potential as a journalist. Daniel Steele
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The “B” Word By Katherine Ramirez
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an Bernardino residents Fabiola Delgado, 54, and husband Leo Delgado, 57, have worked with bees for over 20 years. They are the owners of Faby's Bees, a production of pure natural honey, certified organic from honeybees that repopulate themselves.
The decision to begin a business came after Mr.Delgado suffered an injury at his last job. Consequently, Mrs. Delgado picked up a night shift as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Community Hospital of San Bernardino, but her salary alone could not make ends meet.
causes the honeybees to have navigation problems, flying problems, causing them to lose direction," Mrs. Delgado said. Parasites, like the Varroa Mites, seem to have the greatest impact on the decline of honeybees. The mites attack the bees from the moment they become larvae, leading to their eventual death. A shortage of flowers also contribute to the decline. They require heavily forested
These pollinators are important to agriculture, because they pollinate many of our foods such as almonds, blueberries, cherries and cucumbers. So what is causing these buzzing insects to die? There are a variety of proposed factors that contribute to the fall of these pollinators, from pesticides to parasites. Pesticides, like Neonicotinoids, harm the nervous system of the honey bees. "It
According to the Associated Press, bees have been classified as an endangered species for the first time in the United States."Federal authorities on Friday have added seven yellow-faced bees, Hawaii's only native bees, for protection under the Endangered Species Act," said Caleb Jones, Associated Press. This was decided after many years of research done by state government officials, independent researchers and the conservation group, Xerces Society. Their goal is to protect nature's pollinators, which play a big role in the condition of the ecosystem.
However, the true issue for the Delgados, was not money, but the rapid rate at which honeybees were disappearing. "The well-being of human beings depends on the well-being of honeybees," Mrs. Delgado said. "Honeybees have been disappearing or dying at an alarming rapid rate. In the past, this has been referred to as the Colony Collapse Disorder, and if they are not taken care of, the production of fruits and vegetables could be cut up to 30 percent," she added.
"We are sad that anyone would harm our bees. We work hard to repopulate them for the benefit of the world. We are also sad that they are dying and no one pays attention to the issue," Mrs. Delgado said.
spaces, with flowers, to be able to eat and collect pollen for their own hives. However, with the demands of certain products like corn and soybeans, farmers have replaced many open fields with crops. "If honeybees are not eating natural nectar and are ingesting pesticides instead, they will only continue to die," Mrs. Delgado said. Aside from these factors, the Delgados have been confronting another huge issue: vandalism. Just recently, their local bee farm at the Rancho Verde Golf Club in Rialto, was vandalized over night. The accused are a group of mischievous kids who destroyed the hives that the Delgados work diligently to protect. The Breeze
Mrs.Delgado and her husband have four locations of honey farms in San Bernardino and Riverside county. They will continue to repopulate bees as long as they can, and are more than willing to educate the community on the importance of these pollinating insects. If you see a hive being built near your house, do not knock it down or kill the honeybees. Call a professional to remove it, so that the hive can be safely taken to a bee farm.
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A&E FEATURES
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alfway through the twenty-tens, cinema has had some exciting, meaningful entries in the midst of all the universe-building and the recent trend of legacy-sequels. For this middle issue, we’ve compiled the best films released between 2011-2015. In no particular order, these are the dozen out of many films that are shining examples from the past five years.
12 YEARS A SLAVE
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
DIR. STEVE MCQUEEN, 2013
DIR. GEORGE MILLER, 2015
DIR. WES ANDERSON, 2014
DIR. JAMES GUNN, 2014
A film that feels released decades too late, Steve McQueen’s adaptation is an unrelenting look at the black, slavery experience during the pre-Civil War South. Solomon Northup’s unique perspective brilliantly distances the audience before we slowly join the man on the experience, every dehumanizing step of the way. A film that transcends the idea of a person’s worth to uncover the weight of their soul.
Genre films can deliver the thrills without being dumb. George Miller at 80 proved that even in this reboot/remake culture, one can still make a film that reminds audiences why they go the theater. The result is one that many filmmakers can only dream of making this well. On top of all that, it contains a minimal, but powerful feminist tale in which the term “ride or die” takes on a glorious new meaning.
Wes Anderson’s film is the best example of nostalgia done right. While it does go literal with the use of older film stock and aspect ratios, it’s all meaningful and thematically appropriate to his larger tale about the past times. A film about how one longs for the past is both felt and understood onscreen through Anderson’s singular palette and direction.
This film had the biggest going against it—being a property no on knew prior to it’s release in the second wave of Marvel films. Today, people can’t wait to see the continuing adventures of the Guardians of the Galaxy. With a cast of unique, literally colorful characters, this film reminded audiences that the space adventure can still be fun and exciting. It’s also still Marve’s funniest film, one that’s optimistic and full of life.
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INSIDE OUT
SEARCHING FOR SUGARMAN
HER
THE ACT OF KILLING / THE LOOK OF SILENCE
DIR. PETE DOCTOR, RONNIE DEL CARMEN, 2015
DIR. MALIK BENDJELLOUL, 2012
DIR. SPIKE JONZE, 2012
DIR. JOSHUA OPPENHEIMER, 2013 / 2104
The powerhouses Pixar set the current bar in animation with this title. With years focused solely on the script, “Inside Out” is a film that proves that original, unique programming developed for children can be both fun and mature, while also being emotionally complex. It’s pretty much a perfect film that’s universal in many ways.
Music documentaries, specifically biopics have larger-thanlife stories seem fictionall. The mystery surround this film’s subject—early 70s folk musician, Rodriguez—is no different, but the big reveal is when this film becomes something special. It’s a documentary that reminds audiences that truth behind legends can lead to something magical.
Spike Jonze’s films can alienate viewers, but to be on the man’s wavelength can provide a perspective unlike any other. “Her” could’ve easily been a simple cautionary tale, but the cerebral Jonze went for something much more emotional and human. The protagonists serious relationship with his smartphone—in the hands of Jonze—is a black mirror.
As far as documentaries go, this pair leaves the strongest impact. The film challenges the modern, local Indonesian perspective about the nations troubled history. Through cinema and storytelling, the level of confrontation and attempt for closure make Oppenheimer’s film more meaningful, using cinema to questions one’s past.
ARGO
FROZEN
A SEPARATION
THE MARTIAN
DIR. BEN AFFLECK, 2012
DIR. CHRIS BUCK, JENNIFER LEE, 2013
DIR. ASGHAR FARHADI, 2011
DIR. RIDLEY SCOTT, 2015
Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning film is a testament to the power of cinema. Like the men and women on the other side of the CIA’s plan, a film (or in this case, a fake one) can literally make people to take action in ways thought impossible. There’s some never-before-seen imagery in here that’s captivating, adding to the tense finale that’s the most intense elevator pitch in recent memory.
Despite the power of the soundtrack (which is now a modern classic), “Frozen” is special for the way it handles the conventional princess narrative. By reworking a classic tale that orignally follows a villain, “Frozen” creates not one, but two incredibly realized female characters that have agency in a way that only a few Disney titles have.
This Iranian film could’ve easily been a standard courtroom drama/procedural, but decides to take a more subdued approach. Through one trial, audiences not only understand the characters, but get a sense of Iranian culture — social, political and theological. The humanist filmmaking makes this morally grey experience unforgettable, reminding audiences that language isn’t a strong barrier against foreign films.
“The Martian” is a film that should be shown to grade schools. This entertaining survival flick that not only reminds audiences of Sir Ridley Scott’s talents, but that science-fiction doesn’t always have to involve large-scale space battles. The film is one big problem to solve in which the solution is exciting, inspiring an moving, providing a future in which mankind works collectively for a common goal.
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A&E / REVIEWS
BLACK EXCELLENCE
EDWARD GUTIERREZ @EDWORDGEE
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hat more is needed within Marvel’s Netflix series? They gave us Daredevil, Jessica Jones and The Punisher, yet Luke Cage has potential to become their crown jewel. Delivering a solid story line where politics and real-life issues collide, thus giving the viewers a superhero they can sit and binge watch. Yet, at the same time possess a sense of reality. Luke Cage is a show that attacks race and police brutality, yet maintains its integrity and continues to be what makes this show so unique from its Marvel counterparts: unapologetically Black. This is a superhero that needed to have light shined upon in todays America, a black man that is bulletproof, and one that is relatable to minorities and middle-class fans. The same fans that continue to deal with real world issues that are brought up in the series such as gangs, drugs and the wrongful killings of African-Americans, an issue that will not be shunned anymore in today’s America. Set in present day Harlem New York, the show reminds us of the power of unity and diversity. It continues to throw out subtle hints of real-life individuals such as 14
ASAP Rocky, Langston Hughes and even a quick cameo from Method-Man. It delivers an essence of reality and at the same time brings Luke Cage (Mike Colter) into the limelight, showcasing his origin while diving deeper into his inner demons. Marvel continues to be successful with the way they focus more on the character as a person rather then just glorifying them as a superhero. The show even leaves a sense of connection with its villains such as Cornell ‘Cottonmouth’ Stokes (Mahershala Ali), the tailored kingpin who continues to be a shadow of his past. Becoming the face of violence in the Harlem streets yet, portrayed with a sense of elegance and hate. The show continues to attack the issue of Cage being a target. Throughout the show Cage is faced with the brash reality of being a black hero targeted by the system sworn to protect him. Within the series Cage is seen as the number one suspect whenever a crime is taken place, no matter where he is in America. He posses the proverbial target on his back that many young African-American males have in todays society. The show illustrates the reality that America and African-Americans deal with The Breeze
on a daily basis by showing two completely different sides of the spectrum. Cage represents those who do good and still find themselves being gunned down, while ‘Cottonmouth’ and other villains represent the large population that has the odds stacked against them. In a world where the only way to be successful and gain respect is through crime and violence. Cage and company not only remind us of the cruel reality America is dealing with but of the past we continue to forget. Consisting of pride and unity of where one is from, Luke Cage reminds us of the good inner cities America has to offer. It also shows that no matter what the system throws your way, there is a positive outlook on life. Yes Luke Cage has indestructible skin and super human strength but the element that makes this series great is his emotion. His resilience and passion to bring good back to Harlem. Cage is the superhero America needed to see on screen. Grade: A-
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The Ultimate Scholarship Handbook 2017 One can never have too much help financially when it comes to covering the cost of higher education. This handbook offers tips and tricks for applying for over a million scholarships, grants and prizes.
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The Criminal Law Handbook
Knowing your rights is always important. Whether facing a simple infraction or something more serious, this book details and explains how the justice system works.
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The Elements of Style
Covering topics such as English language style, usage and composition, this is sure to improve your writing. A musthave for any writer, editor, or anyone else looking to make their writing more concise and effective.
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Manufacturing Consent
In a generation where information is at our fingertips, it’s important to put more thought into what we believe. Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky use case studies to detail the propaganda behind assumed free media.
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Blink
Exploring the psychology of decision making, this book focuses on our prejudices and how they influence the choices we make.
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ho says learning can’t be fun? “The Guide To Getting It On” offers a fun approach into unknown sexual territory. Paul Joannides delivers a comic-book-style guide to spicing up your sex life. No stone is left unturned as he makes even the most disturbing sexual endeavors seem moderately normal. Readers will be left with an unabashed outlook on every dirty little thought that has ever crossed their minds in the bedroom.
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A&E / REVIEW
The self-proclaimed “Beach Goth” and psychedelic surf band, The Growlers, traded in their beachy sounds on their new album off of Cult Records titled, “City Club” but it was done in a style that didn’t eliminate their authenticity. The production of this album was led by none other than Julian Casablancas, previous front man of The Strokes, and creator of Cult Records. It was no surprise to see Casablancas take them under his wing after a series of tours with The Growlers as his opening act for his solo project, as well as a shared stage at the music festival Beach Goth IV last year. “City Club” was perfect to start with. The intro riff itself sounds like something The Strokes would totally do, which was a subtle reminder of the influence and help of Casablancas. As soon as the guitar riff fades away, the funkiness begins. The bass starts rising and pumping while the drums keep kicking, the new album’s vibe is revealed in the track. If you were a fan of the song “Chinese Fountain” from the previous album, this is the next step to their experimentation on the disco side. The second song, “I’ll Be Around” started off with an afro-funk drum beat which meshed the elements of traditional choruses and catchy little guitar riffs to get your head nodding just a bit. Afterwards, “Vacant Lot” reminded its audience that their trippy song writing is brilliant in whatever fashion it’s done. This song has an infectious bass line in the background along with a synthesizer keeping the rhythm consecutive. Very soon, a small pause occurs, and when it continues their singer Brooks Nielsen adds in a vocal hook to the synth-wave beats that immerses listeners into a trippy but dance-able song. This approach really pushes past anything they’ve done before allowing them to flex some of their new musical diversity. Their experimentation prevails in other songs too like “Dope on a Rope” the most pop and disco sounding of the album but reaches out to a more dance based audience Returning from the time travel of the first tracks, “Night Ride” relaxes tense shoulders with what sounds like a soothing smooth jazz intro, with a steady drum beat that keeps the track grooving throughout. This song was definitely a notable one. In their previous albums, The Growlers have been lyrically inspired by love encounters all the way to acid trips and partying, but this song showed a different aspect of those moments which alluded to weariness. In the track Nielsen sings:
“Over and over again till’ you can no longer pretend you are sane tried but you couldn’t be anymore sure and the ending still will never change.” This song talked about a monotonous lifestyle of partying constantly which may be a reflection of the band’s status after touring so long without many breaks. Another track that really stuck out of the album was “The Daisy Chain” which used the sounds of an organ with a sprinkle of Motown guitar. This was an upbeat song throughout and the lyrics conveyed a response to the wonders of the band’s well-being. The lyrics to the track addressed to the concerned by saying: “Feeling pressure on every side everyone wondering if I’m doing alright, I’ve never asked the same question, yes this is a confession” and in their chorus Nielsen ends with “We don’t care where we go at least we’re not alone.” In the closing verse of the song Nielsen finishes by saying, “I don’t want to push them all away/I don’t want to play those games/I don’t want to show them I am me.” The overall message may be ambiguous but fans can only wonder about their well-being. The Growlers may have changed their sound but it still stays trippy and keeps their songs fun, despite some of their darker messages in their lyrics. In spite of the change of sound produced on this record, The Growlers proved to be musically flexible as well as successful in their experimentation. One thing the band can be sure of after this album, is no matter what they do next, they can do it in the confidence of success.
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ongress dealt a sharp rebuke to President Obama on Wed. Sept. 28 as they voted to override his veto and enact the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). The legislation allows the families of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia. But that move threatens to harm American interests as JASTA guts the principle of sovereign immunity, tempting other nations to answer our silly advance by suing American diplomats, military personnel and other officials in foreign courts. The congressional gaff set a new precedent for gross ineptitude. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-K.Y.) told reporters at a press conference the following day that “It appears as if there may be some unintended ramifications. . . nobody had really focused on the potential downside in terms of our international relationships, and I think it was just a ball dropped.” Unfortunately, Congress’ sweeping, bipartisan vote to reject Obama and his pleas regarding national security fell on deaf ears—maybe they’re too preoccupied with their reelection. Political virtue, or excellence, is often unconventional. It’s a Machiavellian approach that relegates the traditional, lofty and hon-
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“Nobody had really focused on the potential downside in terms of our international relationships, and I think it was just a ball dropped.” With 469 seats in Congress up for election on November’s ballot, it’s not outside the realm of possibility that our representatives acted less on their responsibilities to the American people and more on their career aspirations. In a public letter, Obama wrote to Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) The Breeze
that “JASTA sweeps more broadly than 9/11 or Saudi Arabia, and its far-reaching implications would threaten to undermine important principles that protect the United States, including our U.S. Armed Forces and other officials overseas, without making us any safer.” Supposedly, the enactment of JASTA is about justice. In a statement about the legislature, Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), who worked in tandem with Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) on the bill said that “Overriding a presidential veto is something we don’t take lightly, but it was important in this case that the families of the victims of 9/11 be allowed to pursue justice, even if that pursuit causes some diplomatic discomforts.” Fortune, the fickle ebb and flow of chance and collective sentiment, ignores no one but a politician’s livelihood hinges on their prudence—their ability to navigate the tumultuous sea of circumstance; foresight and control their proverbial north star. So, the legal maneuver, allegedly favoring “families of the victims of 9/11,” may be in the honest pursuit of justice. Then again, it may not.
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The tailgate party before the game featured food trucks and a small petting zoo featuring an alpaca. Photos by Kyle Smith
Edward Gutierrez @EDWORDGEE As the annual Chaffey Football tailgate took place this past Saturday, the Chaffey Panthers (2-3) faced off against the Palomar Comets(2-3). As emotions ran high and the Panthers took Grisby Field excited to prove themselves again after coming off a solid win against Grossmont (17-10). The Panthers looked ready to dominate in all elements of the game. As the game kicked off the Panthers looked to have the fight and resilience as always. Yet, Palomar continued to run and throw the ball well enough to have the Panthers defense on their heels. The Panthers continued to fight back with Jamal Scotts 55 yard run in the first quarter, to tie the game 7-7. Yet, the Panthers led in all categories, from yards passing, rushing and time of possession the Panthers did everything in their power to come out on top. The Panthers possessed a better third-down efficiency at 39 percent, going 7-18 in third-down attempts. They even racked up 480 total yards of offense, and held possession for a total of 33 minutes, statistically beating Palomar in all elements. Yet, the real issue seemed to be in the consistency of quarterback protection. As the clock trickled down throughout the game the Comets continued to capitalize off the five turnovers the Panthers gave to them. Yet, due to turnovers the Panthers fell to the Palomar Comets 34-22. The Panther kickoff team ready to defer the ball back to the Palomar Comets after scoring a touchdown. Photo by Kyle Smith 20
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NFL State Of Mind: Odell Beckham Jr. isn’t having fun anymore. Who Cares?
Edward Gutierrez @EDWORDGEE The NFL never fails to entertain the fans that stay loyal to their team. From the Dallas Cowboys who continue to amaze everyone, to the soaring Philadelphia Eagles who struck gold with Carson Wentz, Week 3 is everything you wanted. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers showcased an air-raid show, touchdown pass after touchdown pass, Rodgers and company set their mind on dominating the Detroit Lions. Also, love it or hate it the Minnesota Vikings are winning games like champions. With dominating defense and efficient offense there’s no telling what is to come for Sam Bradford and the Vikings. As for sore losers go, the New York Jets are becoming the laughing stock of the NFL, it’s nothing new just something you wouldn’t expect from a team that overpaid their Quarterback. Ryan Fitzpatrick looked absolutely horrible against the Kansas City Chiefs, throwing an unbelievable six interceptions, he’s continued to dig a whole deeper to be benched. As for week 4, runningback Ezekiel Elliot showed us that he’s the real deal. He showcased patience, vision and speed against the San Francisco 49ers, delivering a performance that was unexpected and unappreciated. The Dallas Cowboys no longer need star wide-receiver Dez Bryant. They continued to draft smart by drafting an Offensive Linemen in the past years and it’s finally paying off. Quarterback Dak Prescott is being consistent and their defense is finally defending the pass, which was their obvious weakness in the past. The Pittsburgh Steelers reinvented themselves week 4 after their embarrassing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Mike Tomlin set a state of mind of physicality and speed, the defense showcased both of those elements
as they abused the Kansas City Chiefs, delivering a 4314 win. Matt Ryan and Julio Jones finally clicked and destroyed the Carolina Panthers secondary. Jones caught for 300 yards and Ryan threw for 500, thus, showcasing how dominant they truly can be and the Super Bowl potential the Atlanta Falcons truly possess. Thus, on track for their 48-33 win. Throughout weeks 3 and 4 Star receiver Odell Beckham Jr has caused drama whenever he steps on the field with his distracting antics, showcasing his emotion and loosing on and off the field. Beckham Jr states his opinion and claims he has a target on his back. Yet, Beckham is no stranger to emotional antics, playback to last years match-up against cornerback Josh Norman. He’s becoming a distraction for the struggling New York Giants and is causing mass hysteria all over social media and the NFL. This has become an issue for Beckham since his stats have plummeted comparing to last years, but in the game of football emotions can either hurt or benefit a players psyche. Cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman spoke to the Players Tribune saying, “It’s really a case-by-case basis because if you go at a player like that, it can go one of two ways: He’ll either get more frustrated and get further off his game — which we’ve seen with Odell — or he could turn around and smoke a guy for 200 yards, and you just woke up a sleeping dragon.” Thus, sending a warning to NFL cornerbacks, they either finally got into his head or just added fuel to his fire. We’ll find out how Beckham responds in the upcoming weeks, and whether or not he’ll make defenses pay for it.
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World Series TBD
October’s Celebration Kyle Smith @_kyol The baseball season is coming to an end, which means excitement will soon boil over. The two Wild Card games that marked the beginning of the playoffs can be described as the beginning of the grand finale of an awesome fireworks show; the part when everybody starts to pay closer attention, the parents tell their children in little whispers, “Watch, its the Finale!” and everyone gets ready to show appreciation to whoever is responsible for the newly art-filled skies. The first bombs of baseball’s finale came off the bat of Toronto’s Edwin Encarnacion and the arm of San Francisco’s Madison Bumgarner. The powerhouse Blue Jays and the Giants who have won the World Series each of the last three even numbered years continue on with hopes of being crowned champions. The amazing thing about baseball is that after 162 games, the fate of an entire team so often comes down to one pitch. When he first reported to spring training, Encarnacion wasn’t thinking about stepping up to the plate and hitting a walk-off three-run home run. He didn’t know he would be up to bat in the 11th inning of a winor-go-home matchup. He didn’t know he would be responsible for the first postseason win of 2016. Just like fireworks, MadBum followed right after with his second complete game shutout in a winner-take-all playoff game in as many chances. He did it in 2014 to the Pirates and he has done it again this year to the Mets.
Baseball gives fans a particular type of excitement that no other sport can. There’s no 0-0 tie late in an NFL playoff game. There is not one player in any other sport capable of shutting down an entire opposing team’s offense the way a pitcher can or, more specifically, the way Madison Bumgarner shut down the Mets hitters on Wednesday night. The other teams that remain are the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals. The Cubs, who had the best regular season record with 103 wins will have their hands full as the Giants are coming off a great momentum boost. The Dodgers will try to make it through the tough pitching of Washington as they both won their respective divisions. The Sox will have to crush Cleveland’s hopes of becoming multi-sport champs in order to give David Ortiz the story book ending he deserves. And because the Blue Jays won the American League Wild Card Game, they will battle Texas after everybody saw what Rougned Odor did to Jose Bautista’s face in May. After the divisional rounds of five games each, the teams remaining will compete for the pennant. Baseball is about to shrink in size, but grow in elation. All this will eventually lead to the final burst of celebration at the World Series when the lights in the sky finally dim and all you can hear is the uproar in the stands.
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