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B R E E Z E MONDAY + OCTOBER 6 , 2014
NEWS
FEATURE
FEATURE
SPORTS
Students Hot for Club Rush
‘Yes means Yes’
‘Eat Your Sidewalk’
Meagan Broy Eyes X-Games
$15 Million In Funding for IE Colleges Chaffey College is slated to receive over $6.6 million out of nearly $15 million in grants being awarded to a consortium of 12 Inland Empire colleges this year. The funds stem from a $450 million federal grant pool to be divided among 270 community colleges nationwide as part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) competitive grant program co-administered by the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education. Chaffey applied for the grant as part of the Inland Empire Regional Training Consortium (IERTC) — of which Chaffey is the official representative, receiving all the funds, which will then be administered throughout the member schools to provide resources to educate and train people in the manufacturing industry, specifically within the Inland Empire. “It’s all about the community. It’s for the workers out there that are struggling, whose jobs have moved overseas,” Ray Cuellar, resource development specialist and author of the grant said. “It’s important to focus on the fact that this is working within the Inland Empire,” he said. “This is a regional center…It’s going to allow, not just Chaffey students, but everyone in the outskirt communities to benefit from it.” The IERTC consists of 12 schools besides Chaffey: Norco College; Barstow Community College; College of the Desert; Mt. San Jacinto College; Victor Valley College; San Bernardino Valley College; Crafton Hills College; Riverside City College; MiraCosta College; California State University, San Bernardino; and University of California, Riverside, and many local businesses, most notably California Steel Industries (CSI). CSI has donated a building to be
used by the consortium to provide programs to help workers in the advanced manufacturing field. “The funding is going to go to the center that will be able to fund all those programs,” Peggy Cartwright, director of Marketing and Public Relations, said. “This really is a partnership.” The IERTC has been putting this project together over several years, with one goal in mind. “Jobs,” Cuellar said. “The goal is to train the people of the community to be ready to accept these jobs.” There are a multitude of manufacturing jobs available, but there is a lack of resources that is preventing the businesses from hiring people well trained in the field. The objective is to use the grant to funnel resources into education and job training. “It puts Chaffey on the map. Chaffey is a household name in this area, but if you step outside of it,” Cartwright said, “people can’t even say our name right.” “We’re being noticed, finally,” said Cuellar. This was Cuellar’s first big project at Chaffey. “Compliments to him,” Cartwright said. “It takes a lot of work and a lot of skill. I’m very impressed.” For more information, contact Kathleen Dutton, director of Employment Development & Community Education, by phone or email at 909652-6042 and Kathy.Dutton@chaffey. edu. Chaffey hosted a Manufacturing Day partnered with the Chino Airport on Oct. 3, showcasing manufacturing careers to students and teachers.
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Campus Calendar Monday, October 6 Eat Your Sidewalk The environmental design collective SPURSE will be hosting an experimental foraging event in conjunction with The Wignall Museum. The event will feature a cooking workshop using edibles foraged from campus and the surrounding area. The foraging will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and the cooking will be from 12:30 to 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, October 7 Blood Drive Give blood, save a life, get free In-N-Out. LifeStream will be hosting a blood donation drive from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. by the bookstore parking lot 7. Participants will receive a $5 InN-Out gift card (while supplies last). Volunteers are advised to drink plenty of fluids and to bring photo identification. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Contact Sadie Anderson at (909)652-6331 for more information. Wednesday, October 8 Racism and Police Brutality Panel The Ethics Committee is hosting a panel and open dialogue about race, racism, and police brutality in 2014. The panel is moderated by Carmen Navarro, professor of communications, and will be in HS 143 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday, October 12 5K Walk/Run to End Domestic Violence All proceeds go directly to fund the National Latino Peace Officer’s Association (NLPOA)Inland Empire Chapter’s Family Violence Project. The course will start and end in the campus football stadium at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $25 or $20 for Chaffey students (with ID) and teams of 4 or more. See details, page 11.
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Thursday, October 16 The Great California Shakeout Chaffey students and staff, along with 9.7 million others, will be participating in an annual Statewide earthquake drill. The drill will be at 10:16 a.m. Prepare to drop, cover, and hold on. Saturday, October 18 Chaffey v. Long Beach Tailgate Party Join Chaffey clubs and student organizations for a family-friendly, pre-football tailgate event featuring free food, music, activities and more. The event will be in the Rancho Campus parking lot north of the sports center at 4 p.m. The football game starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 26 Trunk-or-Treat Get a head start on Halloween with free trick-ortreating in a safe, controlled environment. The event is open to the community and will feature games, activities, prizes and a haunted house for all ages. Ongoing Food Pantry Donations The Chaffey College Auxiliary Student Activities board is accepting donations for the Food Pantry to help students in need. Students are asked to donate canned and non-perishable foods, hygiene items, as well as monetary donations. All donations should be brought to the Student Activities Campus Center, Rancho Campus. The Food Pantry provides non-perishable foods for Chaffey College Students in need. Students are asked to bring their registration receipt to show that they are a registered student. Distribution dates and times this semester include: Rancho Campus: Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Fontana Campus: Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. Chino Campus: Nov. 18 at 11 a.m.
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Scribendi Honors students currently enrolled in an accredited honors program or college in the Western Regional Honors Council are eligible to submit their works and have it published in one of the most prestigious magazines. Students can submit fiction/non-fiction stories, music, films, photographs, poetry and more. There is a $250 prize in each category. Students can submit their work at scribendi.submittable.com and the deadline to submit is Friday, Oct. 10. For more details, check scribendi.unm.edu. School Tools Supply Drive The Inland Empire United Way will be accepting donations for school supplies including crayons, scissors, spiral notebooks and pencils. Donation boxes are located in Student Activities, IS building, Rancho Bookstore, and Fontana and Chino Admissions Offices. The last day to donate is October 16. Download the Chaffey App Access campus maps, news, events, grades and more at your fingertips. Stay connected and receive important updates. Now available on the Apple Store or Google Play store. Calling All Artists The Breeze is looking to revamp our newspaper distribution boxes found around campus. We’re currently looking for artists and designers to use our totally bland red boxes as a medium for visual expression. Brushes, spray paint, stencils, markers – whatever your preferred method of drawing is, we’d like an opportunity to have your art publicly displayed, tweet or post your artwork to @ChaffeyBreeze, facebook.com/ChaffeyBreeze or email chaffeybreeze@gmail.com
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students on her bus. Even her own daughter uses it. “I can’t express to you how excited I get when I have students boarding my bus using their student ID cards, along with their backpacks and books in hand,” she said. “It makes me proud.” The OmniTrans’ program is made available through a student-support-
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SI: SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION “Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.” This is the slogan used by SI, or Supplemental Instruction, a program where students are paid to attend and coach a class they have successfully passed. It offers students the opportunity to interact with other classmates and develop new studying methods. SI is only available to selective classes, generally those with a high failure rate. SI is not tutoring so much as a collaborative, interactive, peer-led study group in which the SI leader works with students to achieve a good grade in the class. The SI leader attends the class and takes notes on classroom studies. SI leaders hold sessions where anyone can join in and review the class materials. SI is not mandatory, however, it is highly recommended to attend as the percentage of students who do attend these sessions have higher success rates than those who do not. According to E-Learning Council, 58 percent of information learned has been lost within 20 minutes. This is known as The Ebbinghaus Curve. Spending 10 minutes reviewing the
information within 24 hours of learning can stop the Ebbinghaus Curve and raise the percentage back up to
leader for the General Biology class, enjoys the program. “It is a great resource available to
rial for better comprehending. SI also helps students by interacting with them step by step and looking for alternative techniques. “I give them analogies on how to solve problems,” he said. Former SI student Joseph Prosser said the sessions are informational and more one-on-one. “If you don’t understand the class, then SI can help,” Prosser said. Ashley Nusser, nursing major and current SI student, said that SI has helped increase her test scores. Nusser believes that the SI leadership works to its full potential and that sessions are fun and interactive. The SI offices are located in the VSS building, and office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and sessions are free as it is grant-funded. Students can also check out the SI webpage for more information at http://www.chaffey.edu/title/si/.
JANET TRENIER SI Leader Sarah Ruddle discusses biology curriculum with Ty Martinez, computer science major during an SI session on Sept 17.
almost 100 again. If students attend SI sessions before or after class then more information will be retained. Sarah Ruddle, biology major and SI
students on campus,” she said. Ty Martinez, mathematics major and Wand mathematics SI leader, said that SI re-introduces class mate-
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October 6, 2014
students hot for club rush
MICHELLE MENES Engineering club Vice President Ryan Stark and President Nathan Little show off a robot (left) while Marlyn Ruiz and Veronica Cullar of the Feminist Club display a decorative vagina.
Oppressive heat didn’t deter students from attending Club Rush and the Welcome Back lunch on Sept. 24. Every fall semester student government organizes and hosts the event. In conjunction with the meal, clubs have an opportunity to engage
students and enroll new members. “At first I was worried that the heat would keep people away but as the day went on more people showed up,” said Susan Stewart, director of student activities. The purpose of the day, she said, is to ease the transition
for incoming students into college life. as well as to get students involved in a more personal capacity. “To join a club, students are required to be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units as well as maintain a 2.25 GPA,” Stewart said.
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While first-time students are welcome to join clubs, it is recommended that in their first semester students focus on acclimating to the rigors of college. For students, lunch was provided from 11:30 to 2 p.m. courtesy of the campus bookstore and ASCC, catered by Mariscos Las Brisas. Lunch included two tacos with a choice of chicken, steak, or potato and a side of beans and rice. Gina Preciado, the catering director of Las Brisas, reported that turnout was as expected. “Chaffey ordered 550 meals and 550 meals were served,” Preciado said over the phone on Sept. 29. The Quad was filled with red canopies under which clubs offered information, treats, and hands-on activities for onlookers. “I was really excited, every club answered questions and engaged students.” Stewart said. Food For Thought, a club that promotes a vegan lifestyle, provided sample brownies, fruit and other snacks. Interested students can attend meetings Thursdays at 11:30 in the grass area between the business education building and the library. The Veteran’s Association also known as the the Veteran’s Club, was in attendance raising awareness about veteran services. Veteran’s Club is open to all students, its purpose, to create a social group aiding in reentry into civilian and student life after service, according to their webpage. The veteran’s office on campus is located in administration building ad-125. The Feminist Club (CCFem) broke the ice by dispensing cookies and chips with their literature. The group stresses that membership is open to all genders with the goal of “creating equality regardless of sex, gender, orientation, race or social class.” Club meetings are held weekly on Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. in CAA 211. For a full list of clubs and organizations, students can pick up a roster in the student activities office or view one online at the school webpage.
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October 6, 2014
Bag ban strangles employment
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MICAH RHODES In 2015, plastic bags, like the one shown above, will no longer be available at places like the Chaffey Bookstore. Students will be charged at least 10 cents for a paper bag or must bring their own reusable bag.
The simple question “paper or plastic?” has been politically uprooted to a deeper meaning: economy or environment? On Sept. 29 Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 270 banning the
use of plastic bags throughout the entire state of California. Over 100 cities and counties in California were one step ahead of the state legislature, having already enacted this type of ban.
Non-environmentalists are confused about SB270, the most common misunderstanding: consumers are being taxed for using plastic bags. The fact is, there will be no single-use plastic bags at stores of a certain size with a minimum amount of specified sales starting July 2015. Smaller mini marts and “mom and pop” like shops have an extra year until July 2016 to catch up. So here are the options: consumers can bring their own bag or purchase a 10-cent paper bag. As a bill led solely by Democratic Senators Alex Padilla (D-District 20), Kevin de Leon (D-District 22) and Ricardo Lara (D-District 33), a lot of sparks from the Republican and even some Conservative Democrats have ignited. The main concern from that wing is that there will be an estimated 2,000 Californian jobs lost in the process of slowing down and eventually stopping the production of plastic bags. The American Progressive Bag Alliance(APBA) is heated about the possible loss of jobs. “It (SB270) will result in forcing consumers to use products such as reusable bags, which are mostly imported from China, made from foreign oil and are not recyclable,” SPI President & CEO William Carteaux said. Cal-Recycle plans to administer $2 million in competitive loans to plastic manufacturing businesses to make the transition from plastic bags to reusable bags easier and cheaper. This is all to prevent job loss in California due to the decline in plastic product use. Students at Chaffey have mixed opinions on the topic, includingwhether it will impact the environment as much as it will the economy. “I think it’s really important for us to stop overusing bags because
it is messing up our oceans and the factories give off so many toxins. I definitely agree with this ban,” Chaffey student Pamela Gamboa said. Other students don’t feel the same way. “In my opinion, it’s going to be inconvenient and I can never remember my reusable bags, so I’m not looking forward to paying for bags,” Bobby Ladd, mechanical engineering major, said. The dark knight of this act is non-profit organization, Heal the Bay, centrally located in Santa Monica, which has been fighting for this legislation for seven years. The group’s main goal is to stop the litter of the oceans and clogging of ocean basins in hopes of saving marine life, especially those close to extinction. “For the small price of giving up a little convenience, we get the benefits of protected aquatic life, cleaner neighborhoods, and healthier rivers and coastal waters,” Sarah Sikich, Heal the Bay’s coastal resources director said. According to Heal the Bay’s press release, less than 5 percent of plastic grocery bags are recycled each year, leaving the rest of those bags clogging waterways, landfills, public spaces and harming marine organisms. With this initiative, people may start thinking twice about using plastic water bottles and plastic straws. While there are many environmental benefits to this bill, there are also economical drawbacks leaving California slowly coming to the edge of answering the deep question: which is more important, economy or environment?
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‘yes means yes’, New consent law signed “No Means No” is no longer the basis for sexual assault cases for California based schools. Senate Bill 967, commonly known as “Yes Means Yes,” was passed Sept. 28. The law, first proposed by Sen. Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles), will change the way in which sexual assault cases are prevented and investigated. “Under the law, consent is defined as ‘affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity’ that ‘must be ongoing throughout a sexual activity,’” de Leon said in a statement in U.S. News. What the bill essentially means is that all parties involved must give clear verbal or nonverbal consent of wanting to move further
sexually. Furthermore, if someone is intoxicated, drugged, or unconscious, they cannot provide conscious consent during such relations. “Every student deserves a learning environment that is safe and healthy. The State of California will not allow schools to sweep rape cases under the rug,” de Leon said in a statement in the Huffington Post. SB967, the first of its kind, has drawn opposition and support from organizations across the state. The National Coalition for Men firmly opposes SB967. According to CNN, they do so on the basis that the bill pursues those accused of sexual assault without proper
due process of the law. Further, they claim the bill forces those accused to provide clear proof that the accuser verbally or nonverbally consented to their sexual activities to prove their innocence. Additionally, those who oppose SB967 believe it will cause students to change their behavior in fear of being persecuted for sexually assaulting someone. In contrast, those who support the bill claim it will educate people on what consent is. Others say the bill will help create a safer environment for those reporting sexual crimes on campus, according to the Huffington Post. The bill requires faculty to reviewing complaints so that victims are not asked inappropriate ques-
tions when filing complaints. The bill also requires access to counseling, health care services and other resources. Regardless of opposition and support, Gov. Brown has forced the hand of Californian colleges to handle sexual assault cases with more caution in an attempt to make college campuses safer for everyone.
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October 6, 2014
Eat Your
SIDE WALK A person does not simply have to be in the environment — one can be of the environment. Hosted by the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, “Eat Your Sidewalk” is an interactive event where participants will have the opportu-
nity to forage f o r food while centering themselves in the environment. The event stemmed from an experiment conducted by a group of artists who challenged themselves to only eat food they had foraged
Illustration by CALVIN HUANG
from the sidewalks for a week. By foraging for their own food, the participants will leave the event having been transformed by a new perception of our fundamental environment. The 10 participating artists have developed a handful of programs including a one week community challenge to eat only what we find under our feet, an amazing groundbreaking cookbook, and new urban landscape typologies. The event is meant to invoke an ecological responsive transformation of everyday life for communities, institutions and ecosystems. Similarly, and in partnership with Home ECOnomics, it creatively rethinks problems in the most collaborative, innovative and effective manner possible. Grab a few bags, scissors, a notebook, and a pen and explore the future ways of eating on Oct. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wignall Museum.
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October 6, 2014
secular panel draws crowd
JULIE COSGROVE Pitzer College Professor Phil Zuckerman shares his thoughts on secularism in Wargin Hall 142 on Sept. 22.
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As the event started at 6:30 p.m., a couple dozen stood in the back. For guest of honor, Pitzer College professor Phil Zuckerman, it was a great turnout. “I was really impressed by the size of the audience for a Monday night,” he said. “I was just really blown away [by] how many people packed the room.” Despite overcapacity, Wargin Hall 142 on Sept. 22 was small enough to have moderator and journalism adviser Michelle Dowd and the panel to speak and introduce themselves without microphones. The panel consisted of four professionals on the subject. As mentioned, Zuckerman was present, a leading expert in the field. Also in attendance was his student Alexis Ecklund, former Chaffey student-turned-tutor, who aims to be one of the first female students to receive a degree in secular studies. Philosophy Professor Ryan Falcioni was also present due to his research in religious and secular systems, as well as Professor Angela Cardinale, who provided a local perspective in relation to atheism. The event proceeded in a way that most panels are overall structured: introductions and general discussions before ending with a Q&A. As Dowd went through the panel, each member briefly explained the topic and where he or she fit in relation to the discussion. Both Zuckerman and Falcioni focused on the geographical and anthropological differences of secular communities and the differing extremes found in their travels. Ecklund and Cardinale presented similarly, adding not only a local component, but how secularization is affecting other schools and institutions in the country. Zuckerman’s energy and enthusiasm built a great rapport with both the guests and other panelists, respectful and informing without being condescending as the audience responded in laughter countless times. Falcioni came at a close second. Anecdotes of Zuckerman’s time in Scandanavia or Cardinale’s interaction with the “Ask an Aethist” booth were some examples that drew vocal responses. A total of eight questions were asked during the Q&A, many about how secularization relates to other disciplines and studies. One guest in particular felt that the Q&A overall
was a missed opportunity. “All these topics are pretty complex, and a simple question won’t give you a simple answer,” community guest Franklin Ramos said. “If it were the panel answering one question, then the discussion is thrusted in one direction; otherwise people aren’t going to remember each question.” When asked if he would attend future panels on the same topic, Ramos appeared optimistic. “Of course,” Ramos said. “Hopefully they go into smaller, specific points and lectures throughout the week. Again, it’s complex.” Still, many other students appreciated what the event offered overall. Anthropology major and President of the Club for Secular Understanding, Amanda “Billie” Guerrero, appreciates the panel especially in aiding her cause of debunking misunderstandings in secular societies. “I was at the bookstore before this, and I ran into someone before this who asked ‘Isn’t secular atheist?’” she said. “I explained to her what secularism is and that it could make some people still feel uneasy, [but] we hope these panels inform more people.” Guerrero encourages those interested in the topic to seek out Chaffey College’s Club for Secular Understanding on Facebook or the “Ask an Aethiest” booth on the Rancho Campus courtyard during the afternoon. For those uninitiated in the topic, such as photography major Laura Hawkins, it was a basic introduction. “Attending this I found out what secularism is, and I think it’s interesting,” she said. “I don’t really belong to a religion, and to see certain beliefs and how it affects people is interesting to me.” All in all, Zuckerman appreciated the turnout, hoping that audiences left with something before they came. “I would hope that the people in the audiences got a more nuanced understanding secularity or secularism,” Zuckerman said. “It’s just not about critiquing religion or being against God, and that there are political aspects, philosophical aspects, and cultural aspects — so I just hope they learned more on what secularism is all about!” HANAJUN CHUNG @hanajun
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JULIE COSGROVE Guests unable to find seating stood in the back during the panel.
Opinion 9
October 6, 2014
connected with applications As the internet continues to simplify many parts of everyday life, there are still questions left about its use. Sure, one can pin a recipe to Pinterest or violate a celebrity’s privacy on Reddit, but beyond surface level videos of cats playing keyboards and distant relatives poking us on Facebook, the true power of being intimately connected sometimes gets lost. For every major news story there is a hashtag. #Ferguson, #Change, #BillSimmons and so on and so forth clog our streams in what can only be referred to as hacktivism. Sure, it shows support. It also conveys a sense of unity, but ultimately it costs us nothing and results in nothing more than bandwagons and elitist groups. With lazy on one side of the pendulum, it can also swing to the other side where interest and involvement just become excessive and obsessive. Following the bombings at the end of the Boston Marathon in 2013, a sub-reddit on the popular self proclaimed, “front page of the internet,” Reddit popped up and its users took it upon themselves to scour the excess of pictures and videos posted on the internet to create the biggest cyber manhunt of all time. Problem was, they pointed the finger at many innocent people. The extremes that define the internet, and to a certain extent the people who use it, are blaring. The reason we are taught to do things in pencil as kids applies here. Permanent is scary and revisions can be brutal at times. The idea of hiding behind hashtags is less than appealing, but the idea of ruining someone’s life in the pursuit of being overzealous is also frightening. A recent story has been making the rounds for a different use of Social Media. On Sept. 11 a gay couple in Philidelphia was first harassed by
a group of three individuals yelling homophobic slurs. This escalated into their attacking the couple. One of the men was left with a busted jaw, and both suffered facial fractures. As quickly as the police posted surveillance stills taken from a video, a local Twitter user with a decently sized following decided to share the pictures and ask if anyone recognized them. People did recognize them. They used Facebook and Twitter accounts to ID the suspects and simply turned them over to the police. That’s it. There was no public forum discussing the pictures. There was no “judge, jury and executioner” mindset. The pictures were turned over to the police and have led to the prosecution of the three individuals in question. This story lives in the blindspot the internet has created for many of us. Somewhere between applauding a hashtag for being something more than words and launching into a full fledged witch-
Illustration by NATALIE THOMAS
craft lies the beauty of the internet. It actually does connect us. As quickly and easily available as information has become, the ability to share it
with people who need it is also just a click away. JOSHUA ARNAO @joshuaarnao
From single rose, bouquet of thorns Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, the co-founder of Phoenix, Arizona-based prostitution diversion program Project Rose, had this to say in an interview with Al-Jazeera: “Once you’ve prostituted, you can never not have prostituted. You are always identified, even by yourself, that way. Having that many body parts in your body parts, having that many body fluids near you and doing things that are freaky and weird really messes up your ideas of what a relationship looks like, and intimacy.” This dismissive, reckless observation may sound like the hollow ramblings of a poorly educated activist. However, the truth is more disturbing: Roe-Sepowitz is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University’s School of Social Work. Roe-Sepowitz’s view is the driving force behind Project ROSE. The program relies on the pretense that only coercive means will bring prostitutes out of that life. Law enforcement is relied upon to work in conjunction
with this program, utilizing massive stings and sweeps to snare alleged prostitutes. Those targeted are then functionally arrested— taken in handcuffs and transported to Bethany Bible Church — while the maneuver is legally deemed a “detention.” Because of this legal technicality, there is no requirement to procure counsel for these suspects. Instead, they are brought to the church where a team of prosecutors, vice detectives, and Project ROSE workers wait to inform them of their options: Diversion or imprisonment in jail or prison. The diversion program mandates a class that totals 36 hours and is coordinated by the sub-program DIGNITY Diversion, a Catholic Charities service. The core teachings of DIGNITY Diversion focus on religious and moral reprogramming — not on building fundamental, vocational, educational, or life skills. No child care is offered for program attendees, ensuring by default that the program is
near impossible for mothers to complete. This approach perpetuates grievous violations of the Constitution and the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics. The fundamental rights of due process and freedom of (or from) religion are warped beyond recognition. Ethical standards of social work, such as informed consent, and the individual’s choice to participate or not, are completely neglected. Imagine for a moment the national outrage that would ensue if the program relied upon Muslim or Hindu religious teachings to reform prostitutes. The opportunity of morally altering individuals against their will is one that should be given to no religion. The social ills that lead to involvement in prostitution should be examined practically and objectively, not morally. Proponents of Project ROSE may argue that the coercive power of law enforcement may be the only force
capable of rescuing prostitutes from ruin. However, the facts do not support any justification for such tactics. Despite the unsubstantiated claim on DIGNITY Diversion’s site that 83 percent of the participants did not re-offend, the average graduation rate for the program was actually 24.7-32.6 percent (according to statistics from Roe-Sipowitz herself.) The program has sustained a 70-72 percent average rate of failure. By every practical, legal, and ethical measure, Project ROSE is ineffective and counter-productive to the stated goals of rehabilitation. Those who have been forsaken to subsist on society’s bottom rung deserve better than lectures and sermons. They need real help, from real experts. Programs such as Project ROSE may satisfy the appetites of moral ideologues, but they do nothing to address the issue itself. CHRIS SMITH @chaffeybreeze
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October 6, 2014
‘The Maze Runner’ thrills throughout
Dylan O’ Brien (above) plays Thomas as the lead in “The Maze Runner.” (Gotham Group/20th Century Fox)
With “The Maze Runner” being his major motion picture debut, Director Wes Ball proves he is a force to be reckoned with. From beginning to end, audiences are left on the edge of their seats. From the crystal clear, action-packed visual effects to the endearing moments of bravery, the film adaptation of “The Maze Runner” is bound to make a reader out of anyone. The film gets straight to the point, abruptly introducing the main character Thomas, played by Dylan O’Brien (“The Internship”). Thomas is transported in an automatically operated metal cage to an outdoor, post-apocalyptic trap called The Glade. The other teenage boys that also reside in The Glade call themselves “Gladers.” They too arrived the same way Thomas did — in the metal box with no recollection of anything but their first name. The gladers have managed to establish order in their intrusive safe haven. Gladers Alby and Newt, played by Aml Ameen (“The Butler”) and Thomas Sangster (“Game of Thrones”), take the responsibility of showing Thomas the ropes. From the moment Thomas arrives, he is completely confounded. Not only is he plagued by the mystery of how he and the others arrived to The Glade, but he is even more curious about the massive maze that surrounds it. The only gladers allowed to leave are the runners. The runners’ only responsibility is to map out the maze in hopes of finding a way out of it. But one day when a fellow glader is hurt and seconds away from being trapped in the maze, Thomas takes it upon himself to enter the maze and help to save his comrade. Thomas’ one act of defiance leads to a revelation of clues that could be their ticket out of The Glade for good
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Dylan O’Brien gives a memorable performance as the film’s courageous leading male. His raw emotion in portraying Thomas’ bravery and vulnerability in the more heartfelt scenes were incredibly convincing. Actors Aml Ameen and Thomas Sangster are definitely the two other honorable mentions from the film. Alby and Newt are arguably two of the most unforgettable characters from the story, and Ameen and Sangster executed their performances to a tee. One thing an audience member can’t help but worry about when watching a film like “The Maze Runner” is the visual effects. If not done properly, a film that is CGI driven can really end up looking lackluster and just plain fake (case in point “The Twilight Saga”). Luckily visual effects supervisor Sue Rowe (“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”) clearly knows what she’s doing, as the presentation of every action sequence and location simulation looked breathtakingly authentic. More often than not, when the decision is made to create a film version of a beloved book series, one can expect that there will be disappointed fans of the series due to the time limitations of bringing a book to life on screen. Thankfully every now and then a diamond in the rough emerges, and a film rings true to its literary derivative. That being said, both cast and crew alike certainly did “The Maze Runner” justice, hopefully leaving literary lovers of the world satisfied.
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October 6, 2014
‘The Equalizer’ can’t match star
Denzel Washington (above) in “The Equalizer.” (Lionsgate/Colombia Pictures)
The idea of Denzel Washington rescuing people and eliminating criminals should never be boring. Based on the mid-1980s television show, “The Equalizer” tells the story of ex-government agent Robert McCall as his quiet, retired life is interrupted when he seeks justice to correct the many crimes committed by the Russian mob on his community. McCall is pushed even further when his innocent friendship with a young, teenage prostitute leads to her being critically injured by the hands of her Russian pimps. Washington is stoic, confident and just plain badass. Scenes in which his charisma and gravitas are closer to the frame remind audiences why he’s still one of Hollywood’s treasures. When it’s time for Washington to perform the action beats, he delivers — equal credit also going to Director Antoine Fuqua. However, as the camera pulls back to the wider shots, Washington then looks and feels like everyone’s father. This doesn’t always happen, but when it does, it’s unintentionally goofy and nonthreatening. The supporting cast does little to help. Chloe Grace Moretz plays the teenage prostitute admirably, a modern take of Foster’s character from “Taxi Driver.” Yet it’s hard to take what’s happening to her and McCall’s friends seriously since most of the supporting players can’t act. McCall has an especially close relationship with one of his co-workers, playing the father figure, but the payoff with that character fails because the difference in talent is staggering. Marton Csokas is the one exception from the supporting cast, playing the Russian enforcer Teddy to just the right amount of crazy to keep him menacing and interesting. It makes a
big difference when the final confrontation is built and earned, as opposed to waiting for the villain’s comeuppance, as it is with most of the villains in the film. Fuqua is a capable filmmaker, visually competent from his previous action work, but also his music video background. His latest films haven’t amounted to anything more than light distractions, unable to reach the heights of “Training Day.” Here, he goes overboard in the direction, focusing on stylistic flourishes that eventually feel like gimmicks, becoming trite almost immediately. The script is generic. The Russian gangsters are interchangeable and judging by their basic portrayal, probably were a different group at some point in development. Certain arcs are just forgotten for a good amount of the two-hour runtime. The film shoehorns metaphors left and right, especially through McCall’s enjoyment of classic novels. Also, to have the catalyst for the hero stem from saving or avenging some helpless victim is far from new, but can still be enjoyable if done in an interesting way. Many don’t know this, but Tony Scott and Washington’s 2003 film “Man on Fire” is also a remake of an 1987 film, but through great acting, direction, and camerawork, it’s beloved by many. “Man on Fire” this is not, but “The Equalizer” shouldn’t be. It could’ve been another badass genre film elevated by a truly great performer. Instead, it’s as cool as describing someone as the “Karma Police.” Overall: CHANAJUN CHUNG @hanajun
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Sports
October 6, 2014
Meagan broy eyes x-games
She changed her boots, and they changed her life. She is endearing, dedicated, and hopes to compete at the X-Games as a snowboarder. Growing up, Meagan Broy, 21, used to ski with her family. That all changed when she was 13 and saw a pair of snowboard boots and decided to snowboard because they looked comfortable. While her boots are as comfortable as she hoped, Broy cannot say the same about snowboarding. “My least favorite part about it all is probably how extreme it is,” said Broy. “You are always getting injured.” Since she began to snowboard, Broy said she has had bruises covering her lower body. She said her worst injury was a groin injury because snowboarding is heavily focused on the lower body. She added that injuries are an expected part of the sport, but what matters is knowing when to stop because people are not invincible. “It’s like soccer,” said the future University of La Verne soccer player, “but in this case, you are the ball getting hit all the time.” Despite the intense physicality of the sport, Broy said she loves snowboarding whenever she has free time. Whether it is between classes,
work, or during her free time, she is constantly making the half hour drive to Bear Mountain from her home in Alta Loma. The close proximity to the mountain has provided Broy with the opportunity to keep a busy schedule: full-time student, seasonal employee at Active Ride, nanny, short film maker, pianist, ukulele player, soccer player, and snowboarder. Maintaining balance in her life is something Broy strives for on a daily basis, especially in regard to snowboarding. “It’s all mind, body and soul,” she said. Mentally, she has to prepare herself to do tricks with her board. The physical demands of the sport require training at least three times a week. Soul, however, is something that requires no conscious effort as she said she loves being in the natural element of the mountains. Her younger brother, Matthew, is also pushing her toward being a better snowboarder. As young children, Broy would constantly try to keep up with him on the slopes, saying he is an extremely talented athlete. “I have always been one of the guys,” she said, referring to all the time she spent boarding with her brother and his friends. “But I want to
PHOTO COURTESY OF MEAGAN BROY Allison Venable, Meagan Broy, Jamie Madrid pose at the top of the run.
be more than that. I’m a girl, and I’m going to kill it out there.” Acknowledging that snowboarding is a male-dominated sport, Broy wants to change the perception of women who snowboard. She hopes to one day inspire people like snowboarders Torah Bright, Hana Beamen, and Jamie Anderson. She said she used to use gear that resembled men’s gear, but now she does not. “I use a hot pink helmet now,” Broy said. “I’m making a statement.”
One day, Broy hopes to represent women snowboarders in the slopeside freestyle event at the X-Games. She said the games are more relaxed and focused on the winter sports. For now, however, Broy is focusing on networking and becoming a better snowboarder.
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