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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Calendar Friday, February 19

Saturday, February 27

Late Valentine’s Dance: The Legal Society is holding a Valentine’s dance beginning at 6 p.m. The dance will be held in the administration building in room AD 151. Formal attire is required and there is a $5 entry fee. All proceeds will help fund the first Law Center on campus.

Final Day of Art Exhibit: Selma and Film Showing Discussion: Chaffey and the Wignall Museum A film screening and discussion of Contemporary Art are pleased to event will be held on Wednesday present the Inside/Outside: Prison March 9 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Narratives traveling exhibition at the the Rancho Campus in room CAAChaffey College Fontana Campus in 218. Professor Jack Hill will host the the FNAC Student Gallery during event with One Book One College regular campus hours. members and students for their col lege book “Twilight”. Monday, February 29 Monday, March 28

Friday, February 26 Graduation Ceremony Deadline: Friday is the deadline to apply for graduation certifications. The final day of instruction for the Spring 2016 semester is May 18, with commencement taking place the following day.

Track 2 Class Registration: Monday is the first day students can regsiter for Track 2 during the Spring semester. Registration is open through March 18 and classes begin March 21. Late registrastion runs through March 28.

Editor-In-Chief Sadie Gribbon sadiegribbon@gmail.com

News Editor Cody Warner

Managing Editor Roberto Hernandez

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Copy Editor Kristina Rocha

Opinion Editor Erick Valenciano

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Photo Editor Michael Ravenelle

Social Media Manager Israel Guerra

Features Editor Abraham Navarro

Wednesday, March 9

ASCC and Student Activities to Award Over $100,000 In Scholarships: ASCC and Student Activities will award over 125 scholarships this semester. Applications and individual scholarship criteria is available online at www.chaffey.edu/stuactiv/scholarship/index.shtml. Applications must be turned in by March 28 at 4 p.m. Baseline Editor Joshua Arnao Staff Writers and Photographers Students of Journalism 30 & 31 General Manager Roberto Hernandez Lab Tech Kristina Rocha 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 (fewer than 300 words) 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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Letter From the Editor

Everyday at Chaffey we are forced to face decisions: go to 8 a.m. class or sleep in? Risk losing your parking spot or eat on lunch on campus? These miniscule decisions add up quickly and influence our success as students. Don’t get me wrong, I am not perfect. I have chosen sleep over class without a second thought; I have eaten cup o’ noodles in my car with the air conditioning on; I have made those decisions. They add up. These decisions are happening on large and small scales, and the decisiosn we make at this age influence the way we will make decisions as we become adults and enter the industries that we strive for. On a larger scale, the nominee Obama chooses to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia with will impact America’s Supreme Court for an undetermined amount of time. The option of studying abroad is one just offered again to Chaffey students last year by Dean DiSalvo. This opportunity is a choice and the costs may somewhat outweigh the benefits, depending on how much you value the experience - again, another choice that shapes a student for the rest of their lives. Decisions our generation chooses, like voting, impacts the country as a whole. We are lucky enough to even have a choice to make political strides. From deciding to hit snooze, to voting for the next president, the decisions made today shape our lives for tomorrow. Choose wisely. Sincerely, Sadie Gribbon.

Retraction: In Volume 26 Issue 9 on page 8, “N7 Creamery, Outlet for Artistry,” we printed the art collective named “Havoc Krew” which was incorrect. Their actual name is “Havok Klan.”

Contents

What You Need to Know

Zika: Closer Than You Think

Chemical Smell Sparks Concern

Scalia Breaches Gates

Price of Going Abroad

Generation Y?

Soul’s High Preistess

‘The Life of Pablo’ Crashes to Earth

Deadpool Delivers

Panther’s Fall to SBVC

Mr. 1000

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NEWS

What You Need to Know ROBERTO HERNANDEZ

In the wake of conservative Justice Antonin Scalia’s death, the decision to fill his vacancy has turned into contention. His death leaves only 8 justices, with a 50/50 split between liberals and conservatives. Obama has said he plans to nominate someone to fill the empty seat, which would tip the balance in the favor of democrats. However Senate republicans, which currently make up the majority of the chamber, aren’t too eager to let the president do so during an election year. They argue that the next president should decide, in hopes that a Republican wins the presidential election. The outcome of this political tug-ofwar would have a tremendous impact on a number of high-profile cases including abortion, voting rights, affirmative action and immigration. Source: Reuters

Apple has vowed to fight a court order to grant the FBI access to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook’s iPhone. Apple argues that they have provided the FBI with every piece of data they have access to including data stored in the cloud, but the FBI’s request to create custom software that would allow them to circumvent the iPhone’s built-in data encryption would set a dangerous precedent and pose a threat to their user’s data security. “The United States government

has demanded that Apple take an unprecedented step which threatens the security of our customers,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook in an open letter on apple.com. “We oppose this order, which has implications far beyond the legal case at hand.” Sources: The Verge, Apple

President Obama announced plans to visit Cuba in March, in an effort to restore relations between the two nations. It will be the first time a U.S. president has visited the country since president Coolidge did so 88 years ago. “14 months ago, I announced that we would begin normalizing relations with Cuba - and we’ve already made significant progress,” he tweeted. “Next month, I’ll travel to Cuba to advance our progress and efforts that can improve the lives of the Cuban people.” In a CNN interview, Cuban-American republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio criticized the decision. “The problem with the Cuban government [is] it’s not just a communist dictatorship but it’s an anti-American communist dictatorship,” he said. Sources: New York Times, CNN

Pope Francis made his final stop on his Mexican visit at the U.S.-Mexico border. Tens of thousands attended the outdoor mass on the banks of the Rio Grande in the city of Juarez, once the murder capital of the world, to hear the pope’s message of compassion and human dignity for both immigrants, and Mexican residents alike. He denounced the prevalence of cartel violence, drug trafficking, and political corruption that has plagued Mexico for years. Thousands more stood opposite the river, in El Paso, TX, to witness the mass from afar without crossing the border. Source: Los Angeles Times

Google’s ambitious self-driving car has officially deemed a legal driver by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The tech giant has been road testing prototypes of its fully-autonomous robotic cars as part of its Google X program since 2012. This landmark decision is a massive leap forward for the project, as it recognizes the car’s AI and not the passenger as the “driver,” and therefore places all liability on the company in the event of an accident. Sources: Ars Technica, Washington Post

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NEWS

Zika: Closer Than You Think JULIAN AIDEN BRAVO

edical professionals in Brazil were puzzled at the sudden appearance of babies born with abnormally small heads and underdeveloped brains. Evidence about this condition, known as microcephaly, leads The World Health Organization to suspect it is linked to the country’s Zika virus outbreak. The New York Times reported the virus was discovered in the Zika forest in Uganda in 1947. The Zika virus is known to circulate Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific and is transmitted via an Aedes species mosquito, the World Health Organization said. The virus was thought to be non-prevalent in the Western Hemisphere until cases emerged in Brazil and Columbia in 2015. One theory, proposed by a Brazilian scientist, speculates the virus made its way to the Americas during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. During that time, large numbers of soccer fans visited the country. The World Health Organization warns travelers who go to Zika prevalent countries to clean and cover containers that hold water, as these are places where mosquitos can breed; apply insect repellant; wear clothes that cover exposed parts of the body; sleep under mosquito nets; and close doors and windows. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of the virus are mild and can last for as long as a week. Symptoms range from light fever to skin rash and conjunctivitis (pink eye). Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent the spread of Zika.

Some Zika patients have developed

paralysis.

80% of patients don’t notice symptoms.

There are estimates of

1.3 million cases in Brazil alone.

Can be transmitted

through sexual inter-

course.

Source: CBS News

Although the affect Zika has on adults is not of great concern, it’s seeming link to defects on unborn babies has raised alarm. The Centers for Disease Control said microcephaly can cause seizures, developmental delay, intellectual disability, movement and balance problems, feeding problems, hearing loss and vision problems.

Although there has yet to be a confirmed link between the virus and microcephaly, there has been growing evidence placing Zika as the prime suspect. Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan of the World Health Organization said experts of the Emergency Committee agreed that a causal relationship between Zika infection during pregnancy and microcephaly is “strongly suspected”, but not yet scientifically proven. She said members of the Emergency Committee agreed the situation meets the conditions for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. “I have accepted this advice,” Chan said. “I am now declaring that the recent cluster of microcephaly cases and other neurological disorders reported in Brazil, following a similar cluster in French Polynesia in 2014, constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” The emergency was declared Feb. 1. The following day, the first Zika virus transference in the U.S. was reported in Texas and associated with sexual transmission. “Sexual transmission of Zika virus is possible, and is of particular concern during pregnancy,” the Centers for Disease Control said. Men must abstain from sexual activity or use condoms if they have been to or reside in an area of active Zika virus transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The centers said they base this report, among two other cases, for their current information about possible sexual transmission of Zika.

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NEWS

Chemical Smell Sparks Concern MICHELLE CALDERA Monday Feb. 8, around 5:30 p.m., Professor Melissa Harman and her students in room 117 of the Chemistry building on the Rancho Campus detected an alarming smell. “There was a very bad smell,” Harman said, which is one of the first possible signs of a gas leak. Her students were conducting their experiments inside their fume hoods in the laboratory. “They had all checked to make sure that their hoses had no leaks in them or anything,” she said. Within five minutes, firefighters arrived at the scene near the VSS parking lot with two firetrucks.

HAZMAT officials checked all the hoses and other possible sources and didn’t find any detections of a gas leak. Students were sent home after the evacuation. “Everybody was wearing their safety equipment, so they all wear goggles and lab coats. They had on everything properly,” Harman said. “The best thing to do during such an occasion is to evacuate the building and call 911 if you suspect that there is a possible gas leak,” Kelley Donaldson, Rancho Cucamonga public information officer said. Emergency calls are automatically transferred to HAZMAT.

“If it is a small situation, then HAZMAT will cover it. Otherwise, it’s the gas company that shuts [the main gas line] off,” Donaldson said. Gas displaces the oxygen out of the air, causing lack of oxygen. This creates an explosive environment, as well as other dangers. For example, side effects to gas leaks include headaches, nausea, dizziness and other symptoms that can increase with prolonged exposure. Harman noted that the following day there was no smell. She is unsure of what caused it and whether it will happen again.

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OPINION

Scalia Breaches Gates CHRIS SALAZAR

he political atmosphere is rank with opinion and suspicion following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, 79, last Saturday as President Obama and the GOP wrestle for power. The air is thick, so allow me to clear it: We do not need a progressive, liberal or conservative justice to replace Scalia; we need a justice who pierces the veneer of ideology. Justice Scalia was the intellectual quarterback of the conservative bloc, ruffling the tapestry of judicial opinion with panache and bravado. His tenure began nearly 30 years ago, but his untimely departure may signal trouble for U.S. business and politics. Lawyers have found it increasingly difficult to file class action lawsuits against companies with Scalia leading the Supreme Court. However, with his passing, experts can no longer rely on their predictions concerning the court’s continuation of that trend because Scalia’s absent passion, often in favor of business, increases the odds that these cases will result in a tie or a loss, reverting to a lower courts original ruling. One case of particular importance is Spokeo vs Robins. The import here is that Spokeo, “a people search engine,” published inaccuracies regarding Thomas Robins’ personal and professional life. While Spokeo can legally sell publically available data, their misstatement of Robins’ education, marital status and professional experience drew a lawsuit. Spokeo was sued by Robins under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which permits consumers the

right to sue a company for publishing wrong information regarding their personal and public life and able to claim damages of $100 to $1000. Spokeo could end up shelling out millions if the Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling because Robins wishes to represent others caught in a similar position. The Fair Credit Act isn’t the only law to be affected. Similar laws that provide “statutory rights to sue” are at risk of increased invocation, alarming companies looking to avoid multi-million dollar settlements over small technical infractions—a practice companies claim is exploited by class action lawyers. Netflix, Facebook, Google and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have rallied behind Spokeo. But, if the lower court ruling stands, expect rising instances where violations occur yet where no harm results. Scalia’s death set the political arena ablaze because liberals and conservatives smell opportunity. This opportunistic juncture, however, illustrates how broken the system is—assuming it never needed fixing. Scalia was an originalist, treating the Constitution as a legal document and not a “living breathing document,” which undoubtedly earned him an adversarial reputation among progressives and liberals. But the import of the expanding political schism is this: The presidential candidates, Democrat or Republican, filter the world

Source: wikimedia commons through their own myopic lens; they’re not looking out for you. Not sold? Consider Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Donald Trump demanding delays, looking to stymie Obama’s constitutional duty of nominating a replacement for Scalia. Why? It’s pragmatic, it’s about power. With Scalia out of the picture, the conservatives no longer have the majority and they’re scared. Democrats, while less inflammatory, are nonetheless guilty. Both Clinton and Sanders maintain the Senate should vote on the president’s nominee, but the conversation in the Democratic primary is one of pragmatism not idealism. In an ideal world, the next justice would understand the problem regarding ideologues: They barricade themselves from viable alternatives. But, my head’s in the clouds.

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FEATURE

Price of Going Abroad DANIEL STEELE

ost uninformed students may feel unsure at the prospect of studying abroad. Immersing oneself in another culture thousands of miles from home, albeit with the company of fellow students, can be intimidating. In a letter to Professor Tamari Jenkins and Dean Anthony DiSalvo, Riki Clark said, “The opportunity to continue my education in another country, with a completely different language and culture, has benefitted me far more than I could have ever predicted.” Clark’s study in Salamanca, Spain last spring had a significant impact on her life. She believes the places she explored and the people she met gave her a more mature, worldly perspective and advanced her knowledge of the Spanish language. Clark faced a frustrating language barrier while studying abroad, but she said, “These are the circumstances I’ve realized create stronger students and citizens of the world.” However, this realization cost thousands of dollars, covering travel, housing and enrollment at the foreign university. Fees for the fall 2016 London program amount to $7,875. This is

ies.” He explained it’s also an opportunity for students to travel and have experiences that will never leave them. Jeremy Rader, business administration major, had many memorable experiences studying abroad in London. For Rader, who is 20, it is illegal to drink in the United States. But in London he enjoyed the freedom of being out in clubs and pubs to meet new people and experience that environment. He appreciated the opporSource: Wikimedia.org tunity to get a taste of the life he is too young to experience a financial investment, but obtainin the states. ing grants, loans, and scholarships “It really opens up your horimake the trip feasible for almost zons,” he said. any student. Rader’s time in Europe was Pell and Cal Grants collectiveoverwhelmingly positive, but he ly offer up to $4,544 for eligible did have some minor difficulties students . In addition, the Gilman while traveling. scholarship awards up to $5,000 “When you spend three months for students applying to study with people every day, some peoabroad. The American Institute for ple who you don’t have much in Foreign Study, the program sendcommon with, maybe there’s going ing students abroad, also offers six to be some tension,” he said. “But $1,000 scholarships. nothing monumental.” “The pros, in my opinion, outFor Clark and Rader, their exweigh the cons. Financially it’s an periences abroad were more than investment, but the investment worth the price. It changed them pays off quite a bit,” the coordinainto more mature people and tor of Chaffey’s study abroad probroadened their minds by taking gram Dean Disalvo said. “You have them out of their comfort zones. that cultural component that you It’s up to students considering the don’t get at home… and for students jump into a foreign land whether studying a foreign language it’s a the journey is worth the price. huge linguistic jump in their stud-

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FEATURE

Generation Y? CHARLIE VARGAS

eneration Y, or Millennials, is a generational demographic born beginning in the 1980s up to the turn of the millennium. As the presidential election nears, candidates will try and reach out to the millennial demographic in an attempt to increase their chances of winning. According to the United States Census Bureau, young adult voter participation dropped in 2012, yet the New Hampshire Primary showed a resurgence of young voters at the polls. Seven out of ten randomly surveyed Generation Y students from Chaffey College said they planned on voting in the upcoming presidential election. Jordan Parra, 20, also said she will not be voting and agrees with the notion that young voters are usually not involved in the election process. “Nothing interests me to go out and see who to vote for. It kind of varies for people, I guess as they are gradually in their twenties people

want to vote more for their generation,” Kylie Jensen, 18, said. Abraham Garcia, 19, Chris Mejia, 20 and Gilbert Prieto, 23, said they were voting because they do not want to see Trump win. Garcia said he thinks that young voters become disheartened by the Electoral College choosing the nominee. Despite that, he believes that if enough people vote, it will make a difference. Mejia, similarly, added that change occurs with action. “There are too many people who want change and do nothing, but I think every vote counts,” he said. Patrick Bee, 21 and Fatima Oyaifo, 19, both said they would vote because of their interest in Bernie Sanders. Bee said that young voters have been more recently involved because Sanders and Trump make the election more interesting. Oyaifo believes that younger millennials will show up to vote because of the previous impact young voters had on Obama’s campaign in 2008. Political Science Professor Kev-

in Cameron said that what makes millennials such a small group in the election process is that they are simply young. However, he said that in times of strife and crisis, younger voter participation is higher. “A lot of [millennials] are coming of age and they are very active right now, as we have seen in the primaries,” he said. The New York Times exit poll showed nineteen percent of young voters supported Sanders in the New Hampshire Primary. Professor Cameron added that young voters give Sanders the edge that is needed to win the primary. “What Sanders is doing is he’s playing a long game,” he said. “He’s trying to expand the electorate. He’s trying to bring young people and people who don’t vote, into the process. So far it seems to be working.” With the election imminent, young voter turnout can make or break the outcome. This makes it pivotal for candidates to capture the Generation Y demographic.

VOTERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 THROUGH 24 HAVE CONSISTENTLY VOTED AT LOWER RATES THAN ALL OTHER AGE GROUPS.

YOUNG VOTER RATES DROPPED FROM 50.9 PERCENT IN 1964 TO 38 PERCENT IN 2012.

YOUNG ADULT VOTING RATES HAVE FLUCTUATED FROM ONE ELECTION TO ANOTHER AND RATES INCREASE WITH AGE. Source: United States Census Bureau

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A&E/REVIEWS

SOUL’S HIGH PRIESTESS HANAJUN CHUNG

EDWARD GUTIERREZ

“We will shape and mold this country or it will not be molded or shaped at all.” - Nina Simone Courtesy of Netflix Before N.W.A. and Kendrick Lamar, Nina Simone was the voice of an angry, oppressed community. She was an icon in the grandest sense, becoming one the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. “What Happened, Miss Simone?” is a documentary about Nina Simone and her life not only but as a musician or mother, but a revolutionary in the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. The film dives into the life of Nina Simone and how she dealt with the issue of race, being born into a country where it really mattered. It’s all there in the interviews with friends and family—depicting the good, the bad and the ugly. Director Liz Garbus approached this documentary the best way she possibly could, interviewing those closest to Simone. Depicting Simone as the mother, musician and revolutionary, Garbus shows the icon for who she truly is: a lost soul. To her darkest demons or her brightest mo-

ments—she’s as genuine to Simone as possible. Original footage from her iconic Carnegie Hall performance adds to the overall journey. Showcasing raw and uncut interviews of those closest to Simone, the film provides insight of the hard reality Simone endured with segregation. It also approaches the unspoken topic of abuse and the battle Simone had with her husband/manager, Andrew Stroud. Structurally, Garbus starts with the humble beginnings of Simone’s career—singing at bars for low wage, struggling to become a classical musician in the middle of Jim Crow and the Civil Rights Movement. It shows Simone weaving her way through an industry where white females fought for stage time, while she fought to be free. Things then takes a drastic turn when the bombing of the Birmingham Church on Sep. 15,1963, resulting in the death of four young girls,

furthered Simone’s rage and passion against oppression in the 60s. The interviews convey this very passion. Through all this, it becomes clear that becoming an activist for the African-American community was a blessing and a curse for her. It affected her art, which she considered was more than music. Ultimately, she was finding herself amidst personal demons. “What Happened, Miss Simone?” is a documentary of a care-free soul who was misunderstood in a country that alienated her. It’s a tragedy, yet at the same time you find yourself rooting for Simone to triumph and come out on top. It’s a powerful story of a fighter who never stopped believing. Misunderstood by many and praised by all “What Happened, Miss Simone?” leaves you appreciating the impact after all these years.

Grade: B

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A&E/REA&E/REVIEWS

‘THE LIFE OF PABLO’ CRASHES TO EARTH KYLE FRIZOL In its immaculate conception, Kanye West’s seventh studio album, “The Life of Pablo” (T.L.O.P.), showcases the most intimate invitation to the frenzied and unrestrained creative world of Kanye to date. Over the course of his 18 melodic, soulful and experimentally synthesized industrial tracks, “The Life of Pablo” is a spiritual celebration; a glimpse into not only the mind of West, but the raw vulnerable heart that the artist has hidden for so long. Deep wounds are given the light of day and unresolved conflicts, both inside and out, seemingly cascade through each track. In his latest creation, Kanye is finally coming to terms with the mountain of insecurities, doubts, and troublesome events that have plagued him over the last few years. Not since the days of “808s and Heartbreak,” “The College Dropout” and the likes of “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” have we experienced the Kanye that fans truly love; the one who’s vulnerabilities and insecurities are relatable. Through his message, listeners are given hope and motivation to carry on. It’s been 12 years since we first heard Kanye in “The College Dropout.” Going back to his roots, “T.L.O.P.” showcases an array of feelings and emotions familiar to the humble beginings of West, all of which condensed into iconically named tracks.

The first track, deftly titled “UltraLight Beam” exhibits the current state of mind that West finds himself, serving as the theme for the album. Encapsulated in the idea of saving mankind from itself, and doing so through his music. West vividly illustrates his message in a depth of soulful gospel encompassing the power he holds as the closest thing to God himself, guiding those lost back into the light. Or as Kanye calls it, a “God dream.” Though it seems far-fetched at first, the heavy industrial bass mechanics and soulful chorus illustrates the faith and power that West describes, further energizing his message and inspiring listeners. Alongside masterfully conceived chorus’ and bass-lines, immediately familiar to any Kanye fan, West’s lyrics flow seamlessly illustrating each track’s message in elicit detail. Looking to move forward from his past, West struggles to drop some of his less-than-desired attributes, namely his tendency to demean others and take himself all too seriously. Though it’s distracting from the album at first, tracks such as “Famous,” “Highlights” and “Feedback” display the realities of repairing an ego that once tipped dangerously toward Ubermensch. Enthralled in the beauty and raw energy of his expertly derived instrumentals and soulful samples, West finds himself overcome, resorting to the kind of boasting that “Yeezy” was fashioned upon. However, he’s making progress.

But who can truly blame him? The album’s instrumentals are unparalleled. No other artist captures the sheer loneliness and frustration of being surrounded by fake friends and supporters than West, who has experienced this just as much as anybody else. “Real Friends” captures just this, as West goes on a tangent, apparently at his wit’s end with two-faced supporters. Accentuating this composition, dark whispers of snares and bass-lines echo into the void, painting the picture. Crafting a vivid, emotional scene for each of his tracks, orchestra’s ring out their transcendent compositions of cellos and violins, choirs eloquently capture the hearts of listeners, and dramatically elongated industrial and ethereal bass-lines and samples ring out into a truly breathtaking conception. “The Life of Pablo,” West’s most recent masterpiece is one of terrifying, beautiful, and tragic realizations, renditions, and memories. Somehow capturing such a wide variety of emotion, and doing so in a way that accentuates the entire composition as a whole, West has finally returned to his roots. However, he does so in a way that is reminiscent of his past, but also optimistic to what the future holds. Kanye is well onto something brilliant.

Grade: A+

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’s great! I’m awesome in it! It’s the best superhero LOOOOOVE ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.’ Esta bien?” -Ｄ.P. “Deadpool” is one of the few superhero titles that translates fantastically from panel to screen. What started out as a parody of a popular DC Comics character, Marvel’s writers eventually gave Deadpool a backstory since his 1991 debut. Here, Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), a mercenary with a big mouth and heart of gold, succumbs to terminal cancer during his relationship with Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). When a mysterious shadow organization offers to cure Wilson AND provide him with superpowers, he jumps at the second-chance. After Wilson learns of their nefarious intentions, he escapes, vowing vengeance against them. He also makes a lot of dick jokes while doing so. And poop jokes. In fact, he jokes just about everything at every opportunity in quick succession. While there are some conventionally told via set-up and punch-line, the humor comes in the form of pop-culture references, quick quips or split-second edits that reward only those truly paying attention. All the jokes won’t land, but there’s enough variety in them to keep audiences laughing. Much of it works due to Reynolds’s commitment and performance. Leading up to the film, no one on the cast and crew championed the production on social media as much as Reynolds. His performance is a clear indication that he truly cares for the character. While many expect him to be a natural at spitting funny lines, there are moments in which Reynolds truly makes Wilson a sympathetic character—even if the script doesn’t. He’s great outside the costume and even better when in it.

“Deadpool” embraces the source material in ways that other franchises should note. There’s a gleefulness to the carnage that’s fun and fitting with the character. The character breaks the fourth wall constantly, not only addressing the audience directly, but also playing with the conceit to fit a few more laughs. In the comics, Deadpool’s better stories occur when paired with other characters, so the film gets two courtesy of the “X-Men” universe. When the film isn’t funny, it struggles. Part of it is the movie’s structure. “Deadpool” begins in an interesting moment in the narrative, but only uses the flashbacks as exposition, nothing else. Some flashbacks are pretty funny, especially the relationship montage. Comedian TJ Miller plays Wilson’s friend/sidekick, and other than him, all the other supporting characters are one-dimensional and completely wasted. Ed Skrein plays the villain Ajax, and the man’s probably a good actor. His performance is either “bad” or “purposely bad”—either way it was pretty frustrating. There’s a playfulness to “Deadpool” that’s hilarious and exciting, completely embracing the lunacy of the source material. It manages to be surprisingly heartfelt, making this a great Valentine’s Day film definitely not for children. Fans shouldn’t worry as director Tim Miller’s adaptation should easily satisfy. As a superhero film, it shares more in common with “Ant-Man” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” than something more straightforward. Once again, this is not for children.

Grade: B

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SPORTS

Panthers Fall to SBVC KYLE SMITH

Photo by Roberto Hernandez Guard, Victor Joseph being defended by Trey Edwards of San Bernardino on Feb. 17

he San Bernardino Valley College and Chaffey basketball teams will most likely share the 2016 Foothill Conference Championship as they are both 8-1 with only one game remaining. On Feb. 17, the Wolverines were able to get their revenge at Joseph W. Snyder Gym as they beat Chaffey 8180 in a game that perfectly exemplifies the rivalry between the two teams. The game was for the conference championship; either the Panthers would win and become lone champions, or they would come up short and be tied in the standings. The difference was a single point.

The Wolverines (27-3) (8-1) jumped to a ten-point lead in the first half, and went into the locker rooms with a 44-37 lead, but the Panthers battled back in the second half and nearly tied the game with seconds on the clock. Chaffey (21-6) (8-1) had an uncharacteristic 25 percent 3-point average throughout the game and it proved to be costly. After losing to the Panthers 8971 on Jan. 23, San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) avoided the season sweep at the hands of Chaffey with their win on Feb. 17. “We felt like we got embarrassed last time we met Chaffey,” guard Per-

ris Hicks said. “I haven’t got beat like that since I’ve been at SBVC.” In their first match-up of the season, Victor Joseph led both teams with 29 total points and the Panthers grabbed a one game lead in the Foothill Conference standings. “Everything we set out to do, we did,” head coach Jeff Klein said after the win over SBVC on Jan. 23. While the Panthers were able to defeat SBVC in the first meeting comfortably, the Wolverines bounced back strong by putting 10 more points on the board in the rematch. According to statistics, the biggest difference between SBVC and Chaffey on Feb. 17 was points off the bench. The Wolverines’ 19 points by players coming off the bench may have been the reason they were able to defeat Chaffey. Another contribution to the loss was Chaffey’s inability to score 3-point shots, going 5-20 behind the arc. As 3-pointers are such a large part of the Panthers success throughout the season, this statistic hurt them. In a rivalry with close competition like this one, games become worth much more than bragging rights. “We needed this challenge before playoffs,” Hicks said. “We are now battle tested.” Joseph leads Chaffey and the conference this season with 577 points and Alfred Brown has 382. In addition, Christopher Edward dropped 22 against SBVC in their first meeting. “It was really tough playing against those guys,” Hicks said. “They are the best guards we’ve played against all year.”

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

CHAFFEY BREEZE

SPORTS

Mr. 1000 KYLE SMITH

ictor Joseph became Chaffey’s second basketball player to reach one thousand career points during Jeff Klein’s 15 seasons as head coach. On Feb. 10, with 17:04 left in the first half, a 3-pointer helped him achieve the milestone and led the Panthers to a victory over Victor Valley. Joseph has 577 points on the season, which is the most in the Foothill Conference and ranks fourth in the state. In addition, he averages 21.4 points per game and has made 48 percent of his 182 3-point attempts. Although Chaffey has no clear leader on the court, his statistics are suggestive. Joseph received multiple offers from division 1 programs out of high school, but plans fell through as coaches were fired and rosters were filled before he signed with a school. He decided to go to Chaffey to further his education and continue playing basketball. “I wouldn’t say I’m unlucky,” Joseph said, “ because I’m blessed to be here.” While continuing his basketball career at Chaffey, he has picked up offers from Montana University and Quinnipiac University, but Joseph is mostly concerned with the season at hand as the Panthers will make a playoff appearance. As he keeps his options open for the future, Joseph knows basketball is a game and that games are supposed to be fun. His joy playing the game trans-

fers into positive statistics that help his team win games. “We just try to have fun with it,” he said. Joseph has always taken pride in being the underdog and seeks to knock off the top team by surprise. This was a factor while deciding which high school he wanted to attend, ultimately choosing Rancho Cucamonga High School to take the league away from Etiwanda his junior year.

“His joy playing the game transfers into positive statistics...” Going into college, Joseph made a similar decision when he opted to attend Chaffey and the results are similar as well. San Bernardino Valley has been in sole possession of the Foothill Conference consecutively, up until this year. Currently tied in the Foothill standings, if Chaffey and San Bernardino Valley College both win their last game, they will share

Photo by Roberto Hernandez Guard, Victor Joseph dribbling down court on Feb. 17

the conference championship. “I like being the underdog,” Joseph said, “putting my team on top.” What stood out about Chaffey was the recent success it had at getting players ready for the next level and signed to division one programs. “It was the playing style,” Joseph said. “When I talked to coach Klein it just seemed like a good fit for me.” Joseph received a congratulatory ovation during halftime after he scored his one thousandth point as a Panther. “When they announced it, I was just surprised,” Joseph said. “It shows us as a team.”

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