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Calendar Thursday, February 11
Sunday, February 28
Wednesday, March 9
Transportation Educational Event: An informational event regarding Omni Trans and the Access buses will be held at Student Activities at the Rancho Campus from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event is for the benefit of all students and DPS students.
Writing Scholarship Applications: The Chaffey Language Success Center will help students learn strategies for writing a scholarship application on Feb. 28 at 12 p.m. You may set an appointment or walk in. For more information visit the Language Success Center (BEB-101) or call (909) 652-6820.
Selma and Film Showing Discussion: A film screening and discussion event will be held on Wednesday March 9 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Rancho Campus in room CAA218. Professor Jack Hill will host the event with One Book One College members and students for their college book “Twilight”.
Tuesday, March 1
Monday, March 28
Blood Drive and Marrow Screening: A Blood Drive and Marrow Screening will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bloodmobiles will be available by the Bookstore in parking lot 7. For more information on the event, contact Sadie Anderson in the Health Office at (909) 652-6331.
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.
Tuesday, February 16, 17, 18 Chaffey College Food Pantry: Nonperishable foods will be provided for currently enrolled students. A registration receipt is needed to prove current enrollment. For more information call (909) 652-6590 or visit Student Activities at the Rancho Campus.
Editor-In-Chief Sadie Gribbon sadiegribbon@gmail.com
News Editor Cody Warner
Managing Editor Roberto Hernandez
Sports Editor Kyle Smith
Copy Editor Kristina Rocha
Opinion Editor Erick Valenciano
Online Editor De’Channe’ Lane
A&E Editor Hanajun Chung
Photo Editor Michael Ravenelle
Social Media Manager Israel Guerra
Features Editor Abraham Navarro
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
Community Colleges are amongst the most enculturated places, not because of the events forced upon us by the administration, but because of the people who find their way here. In the (almost) three years I’ve have attended Chaffey, my mind has become saturated with the culture and diversity that dwells within these invisible boundaries. Though not so invisible, look north and you can see snow capped mountains, southbound you can see the veins of cities pulsating beneath us. When I began at Chaffey, I had no idea what kind of privilege I was hesitantly walking upon. I resented the idea of not being at a University, the way that my closest friends were, but I was so naive to the opportunities that anxiously awaited me behind each door. Events like Club Rush, artistic souls who share their passion at Open Mic Night just a few freeway exits down and the openness of people willing to share the art that sprawls across their body has made me more conscious of what lies at the heart of Chaffey: diversity. I’m not saying everything is perfect. I’m not saying we are all sitting in the quad singing Kumbaya, holding hands, and swaying back and forth around a fire pit. But, after seeing the open minds of all of the clubs and acceptance from the leaders and their members, I am so proud of the steps that Chaffey has made in encouraging diversity. I don’t think there ever will come a day when we will all agree with each other, but it is inspiring to see the unity amongst our student body. Our parents always told us, “you won’t realize how much you will miss this,” as we tell them how we can’t wait to be off to a four-year university. But, whether it is your last semester or your first, I strongly encourage you to join a club, an organization, a publication - anything really. The bonds you make with these people while you are here are incomparable, and there is so much to learn from the people who differ most from you. Sincerely, Sadie Gribbon.
Contents
What You Need to Know
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Iowa Caucus
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Black History Timeline
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N7 Creamery, Outlet for Artistry
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The New Way to Get Fit
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Student Discounts
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Vape Exlposion, Skin Erosion
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Clubs Rally Together
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Talk Consent to Me
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Help Not Wanted
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Inkspiration
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From Student to Teacher
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‘Anti’ Platinum
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Human Puppet
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DeNiro Derailed
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Athletes Grind to Sign
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Panthers Sign to Success
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What You Need to Know ROBERTO HERNANDEZ
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The Caucus brought a record number of voters. The first round of polling for the 2016 presidential election began on Monday with the Iowa Caucuses (see pg. 5). Hilary Clinton edged out Bernie Sanders by 0.3 percent. Sanders called it a “virtual tie.” Meanwhile Ted Cruz beat out the republican front-runner Donald Trump in a surprise upset with 27.6 percent to Trump’s 24.3. The Caucus had record voter turnout for republicans, with some 180,000 in attendance. Kedron Bardwell, chairman of the political science department at Simpson College speculated that the record turnout was motivated by voters eager to vote for anyone, but Trump. Source: CNN
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The U.S. was hit with its first reported case of the Zika Virus in Texas, the CDC confirmed Feb 2. This news comes after the World Health Organization (WHO), declared a global health emergency. The virus traditionally spreads through mosquito bites. However, there was no confirmation as to how the and is notable for its relatively minor symptoms. However, it has been linked to thousands of reported cases of infants born with microcephaly, a birth defect characterized by abnormally small heads and under-developed brains.
Florida later reported a few isolated cases; all of them were contracted abroad. Sources: Reuters, Vox, NPR
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President Obama made his first visit to a U.S. mosque on Feb. 3, a historic first for his presidency. His speech criticized what he called “inexcusable political rhetoric against Muslim-Americans” in the face of the recent rise of Islamic extremism around the globe and the reactionary increase of Islamophobia. “Let me say as clearly as I can as president of the United States, you fit right here,” he said. “You’re part of America too. You’re not Muslim or American, you’re Muslim and American.” Sources: Washington Post, CNN
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The top military officials for both the Army and Marine Corps, , Army Chief of staff Gen. Mark A. Milley and Marine Crops Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller, have said that they are in favor of requiring women to register for selective service. The issue was raised during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the integration of women in the military on Feb 2. The committee was held in response to Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter’s historic decision to let women serve in all active
combat roles last December. “I think that all eligible and qualified men and women should register for the draft,” said Milley. Source: Washington Post
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North Korean authorities have warned the United Nations that it plans to launch a satellite into orbit some time in February. The news, coupled with North Korea’s claim that it had successfully tested its first hydrogen bomb in January, further reinforces the notion that the country is secretly working on developing long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Still, they claim their missile program is peaceful, and is only intended to gather weather and other scientific data. Source: The New York Times
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Iowa Caucus KYLE FRIZOL
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he Iowa caucus, the first major electoral event, took place on Monday, Feb. 1 as Iowa residents addressed concerns regarding their represented parties. Republican Ted Cruz won over Donald Trump with 27.6 percent of the republican vote, while Democrat Hillary Clinton narrowly defeated Bernie Sanders by a spread of .03 percent, finishing with 49.9 percent of the democratic vote. For most, the entire process is confusing. Primaries are simple. Voters cast direct, private votes. Caucuses on the other hand, are more complicated because it’s a community where voters attempt to persuade others to join their republican or democratic constinuency. Each caucus occurs within a precinct, a small election district. Once a majority is held among the participants, the decision is sent upwards. When each precinct reaches a decision, the results are aggregated from each county in the state to determine the number of delegates or representatives to act on behalf of the leading candidate. The process is repeated for each state, determining the number of delegates to represent the winning candidate at the national convention.
The Iowa caucus sets the tone. It’s not only the first state to begin its electoral process, but also tends to indicate who will win the nominations for their party at the national convention. Ultimately, it provides evidence of how the polls correspond to actual voting, as discrepency tends to occur between the two. The results in Iowa help formulate opinion regarding national voting trends. The Democrats voted using a proportional method, the percentage of votes received through the primary or caucus in each state. Each candidate then takes a percentage of the total delegates with them to the national convention.
The Republicans, on the other hand, allow each state to decide whether they will adopt the proportional or “winner-takes-all” method of distributing delegates. This means that the states who use the “winnertakes-all” method can either boost candidates or hurt them in regards to their delegate count at the national convention this summer. Ultimately, the results of the Iowa caucus will influence the decision of voters throughout the country and could prove to be critical for candidates across party lines as they approach the national convention.
Source: The Washington Post
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EDWARD GUTIERREZ an outlet for athletes, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talents and prove to universities that they have what it takes to standout and be an asset to their team in the future. Wimberly expresses that it is a journey of patience, hustle and tireless hours of work, all to reach their full potential as an athlete. All of this in the hope that a university will give athletes an opportunity to excel and continue an education through an athletic scholarship. Wimberly wants to be remembered as a humble, respectful and hard working individual and believes those are his strongest attributes. He plans on taking his talents and continuing his education at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he will be a part of the return of the football program and will be given the opportunity to create an impact once he arrives as the face of the football team. “I feel strongly this is the best place for me to excel not only as an athlete but as a student,” Wimberly said.
Photo by Michael Ravenelle Marquis Wimberly (left) and teammates posing after signing their letters of intent on Feb. 3 his journey. ide receiver, Marquis Wimberly takes pride in his versaWimberly accomtility and ability to play more than one plished every goal he position, a priority to him. set for himself in the He was motivated to showcase his beginning of the football season, ultitalents and show that he can play at mately signing with the University of the collegiate level by playing on both Alabama at Birmingham. offense and special teams. He wanted multiple division 1 “I tried to get faster so I could play scholarships and found himself with a few different positions and be able twelve by the end of the year before to shine,” he said. making his final decision on Feb. 3. He was motivated to make a lastWimberly led Chaffey’s football ing impression and to give himself a team with 782 yards on the season better life by receiving an education and proved to be a problem for opposwith a scholarship, but his family was ing defenses. He ended the year with never forgotten on his way to signing 14 touchdowns and 59 receptions, Quincey Ross & Melvin Wilwith a Division 1 school. establishing himself as a leader of the liams - Mayville State “My goal is for them to be able to team, not by words but by actions. see me playing on T.V. and continue He spoke of hard work, dedication Michael Green - University of to excel on each level,” he said. and leading by example, while relating Arkansas, Pine Bluff He understands the expenses of his work ethic as one of his strongest attributes. college and took the stress off his Alec Dana - University of family by working hard and eventually “It’s 24 hours everyday,” Wimbersigning a full ride scholarship to UAB. ly said. “You’re grinding 2-3 times a Utah “Blessed enough to not have to pay day, every single day until you get that for college,” Wimberly said. scholarship.” James Noble III - University The success of Chaffey athletics From his first steps on campus till of Alabama, Birmingham Photos/Images courtesy of Pixebay, History.com has continued to thrive and become now, he continues to be relentless on
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N7 Creamery, Outlet for Artistry SADIE GRIBBON
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Photo By Michael Ravenelle Chaffey student, Sean Lewis, performs his own poetry at N7 Creamery’s Open Mic Night on Feb. 3.
haffey students, coffee lovers, and community members alike attend N7 Creamery’s Open Mic Night in Victoria Gardens on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Hosted by emcee Frank Curtis, N7 provides an environment for artists of any type to express their work and passion. The bulk of the performers were Chaffey students, as well as community members from the Inland Empire. Although there is no set theme for the weekly event, the spread of art has become more diverse in the last few months. A new group called the Havoc Krew has been consistently attending the Wednesday night event since September. Their arrival has transformed the primarily Folk and Alternative event into a wider range from spoken word poetry, to rap, to unidentified genres in between. “Since Frank has been doing the
open mics, he’s encouraged art of all kinds,” Bruce, a member of Havoc Krew who didn’t want to release his last name said. “Whether it’s spoken word, guitar playing, piano, any kind of instrument, express yourself freely.” The cafe is a warm, inviting place adorned with wood paneling, that makes its customers and audience feel welcome. People not only come to these events for the performances, but for the found commonality between them: art. “It’s cool just to go out and find the local artists,” Caleb Beaver, ASCC President said. “The artists who perform at N7 also perform at a lot of local shows.” These artists, Chaffey students or not, sprawl out across the Inland Empire to gain exposure and pursue their passion. Other common locations for Chaffey students to attend, similar to N7’s Open Mic Night, is The Coffee Klatch on Thursday nights, Augie’s in River-
side and even house parties hosted by local artists. “You see a lot of the same people. It creates a sense of community,” Beaver said. The array of artists who attend N7 Creamery’s Open Mic Night is what makes the regulars come back each week. It has been evolving, and although there are some people who are there every week, there is also a lot of diversity that has shifted the cafe from being the same genre to expanding into new areas of art. “If you would’ve told me last summer that [Open Mic Night] would be like this,” Beaver said. “I wouldn’t have believed you.” Whether you want to gulp a cup of coffee or become engulfed in art, N7 Creamery is the place to accomplish both every Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m.
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The New Way to Get Fit ARIEL NAVA
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majority of Chaffey students balance both school and work, making prioritizing exercise seem almost impossible. Some contributing factors are a lack of motivation to get to the gym, low energy once there and not knowing how to work out properly. Gyms can also be overwhelming with a multitude of machines, weights and equipment, along with fellow gym members staring and secretly competing. Boot camps, on the other hand, are proven to be more effective to help people lose weight, burn more calories, and shed fat in half the time of a normal gym. They integrate high-intensity cardio and weights for 30 minutes, with no breaks. During this time, people who take these classes are burning fat, shredding calories, and getting toned. Elsa Hurtado, a Chaffey student majoring in business, is a member of Fit Body Boot Camp in Rancho Cucamonga. When Hurtado started working out at eighteen, she got a gym pass for LA Fitness. Trainers were too expensive, so she was on her own. “I didn’t like to go to the gym because I had no sense of guidance and I didn’t know how to use the machines,” she said. She felt lost, wasn’t sure how to work out and didn’t think she would get results going at a slow pace. Since she joined the boot camp, she has seen dramatic results, has felt more energized, and has the motivation to exercise.
For Carlos Anderson, owner of Fit Body, fitness has always been a passion. He was overweight as a child, and was sick of people harassing him about his weight, so he decided to get a gym pass and learn to work out on his own. Anderson invested a lot of money and hired many personal trainers throughout his childhood and teenage years promising himself that once he had enough proper knowledge he would give back to his community and open his own fitness center that was affordable and made working out fun. Now, at the age of 22, he is living his dream. As a trainer at his boot camp, Anderson offers affordable fitness instruction to clients in a small group, as well as provides them with nutrition consultation to reach their fitness goals. “I want to change lives and instill the confidence so that others can achieve their personal goals and gain the confidence and self-esteem I never had,” Anderson said. Fitness can be fun and enjoyable with the right resources and opportunities. There are many other options than an average gym for students who want better results, including free boot camps located at parks and schools. People shouldn’t always dread working out. Instead they should get creative, so it can be enjoyable.
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Local Student Discounts CAMERON JAMES
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he pairing of “student,” and “discount,” grabs the attention of any college student when looking for the best deals and places to spend their money. This is especially ideal at establishments who support discounts for local students. Many eateries offer student discounts in the surrounding Rancho Cucamonga area. Joshua Camacho, a Chaffey college student and assistant manager of flame broiler said, “Flame broiler offers 10 percent off any purchase with
a valid Chaffey ID due to the fact that Chaffey students are always walking in and out the door.” Wok This Way’s Chinese also offers a 10 percent discount with a valid Chaffey ID. Supercuts in the Haven Village Shopping Center offers $3 off any haircut with a valid Chaffey ID anytime, any day. Many establishments in the shopping centers around Chaffey supporting student discounts in the Chaffey shopping centers. There are a few popular establishments that do not.
Aloha K Hawaiian BBQ does not offer any student discounts, however, they are hiring and will gladly accept student applications. The up and coming bar and grill manager at Septembers said, “We have been discussing student discounts for Chaffey College students but haven’t yet seen enough traffic of students in and out the door. Maybe in another two months Septembers will offer student discounts.” Haven Village is located south of campus on Haven just north of the 210 freeway. Chaffey Panthers can
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Vape Explosions, Skin Erosions KRYSTIAN SALDIVAR
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s Vape Boy, Marcus Wooly, the student who set himself on fire just a few weeks ago doing okay? After Marcus “Black Jesus” Wooly’s vape exploded in his pocket he was left with several burns on his hand and leg. There was second and third degree burns going down his right thigh and minor burns on his right hand after he attempted to remove the scorching vape from his pocket. “Twenty-five separate incidents of explosion and fire involving an e-cigarette were reported in the United States media between 2009 and August 2014,” according to Electronic Cigarette Fires and Explosions, U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA). Wooly is now using a crutch to support himself because the burns limited his ability to bend his leg. He was consistently cleaning and caring for the burns during the beginning of the recovery process and took a few days off to let himself rest before going back to school and hanging out. It payed off, his burns are healing normally and he is not concerned about infection. He still struggles to walk due to the fact that the injury is still so new. When the vape exploded he had to have his clothes cut off to free him from the burning metal, he lost his favorite pair of jeans and his favorite shirt. “I mean come on, it’s purple,” he said. Vapes are not required to meet any safety regulations, codes, or laws that most electronics and battery powered devices meet. Although they seem dangerous, most vape explosions are from mistakes of the consumer, therefore the producer cannot be acted
upon by lawful actions. He did not contact the manufacturer of his vape because he knew the explosion was a mistake by putting his extra battery in the same pocket. The progress of Wooley’s wounds are steady and he is able to participate as he did before in class and with his friends. He also continues to smoke his friend’s vapes because he is aware of what his mistake was and has learned from it. He has not bought another vape and does not plan to for some time. Psychologically it has affected him for the long-run but it might be a positive affect. He no longer owns his own vape, he is aware of how to better care for vapes now, and he is extra cautious. Wooly increased a low statistic that day and hopefully helped raise awareness among Chaffey College students. “This was just an unfortunate accident. Bad things happen all the time,” he said. Although Marcus preferred it did not happen in the first place, he is glad he was able to set an example for his peers and he hopes it makes a difference. He wants his exprience to help make a difference and raise awareness, he said, “the worst part that happened out of all of this is honestly the attention.” Wooly kept a positive attitude through the whole accident and recovery process and he is thankful he is okay and that there is not any serious long term injuries. While successfully healing and raising awareness, Black Jesus is doing well and is glad to be back to his normal social life.
Vape Explosions from 2009 to 2014: ++25 separate incidents ++9 injuries ++2 serious burn injuries Source: www.FEMA.org
Preventive Practices: ++Keep metals and extra batteries away from vape. ++Charge lithium ion batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Source: www.onvaping.com
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haffey’s biannual club rush drew a larger crowd than its previous spring predecessors. The event was held at the Rancho quad on Wednesday, Feb. 3 during college hour, 12:30-2 p.m. A number of clubs were in attendance, including the Pinto, Anthropology, ReActive, Creative Writing, Illustration and Philosophy clubs, along with other associations such as The Legal Society, Speech and Debate Team, Gay Straight Alliance and Honors Program.
Photo by Roberto Hernandez Students march and display the dancing dragon as part of the Lunar New Year celebration on Feb 3.
Photo by Daniel Steele Chinese lanterns hang from the trees in the quad of the Rancho campus, celebrating the Lunar New Year on Feb. 3.
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Club Rush allows for student communities to cross-pollinate and expand involvement. The turnout placed Chaffey’s diverse and multi-faceted student body on display, allowing students to engage with others and contemplate their participation on campus while keeping them informed on their peers and other relatable pertinent issues. ASCC hosted the event, which included the annual celebration of the Lunar New Year, incorporating traditional dance, music and entertainment.
Photo by Roberto Hernandez ribbon dancer does a traditional dance in ebration of th Lunar New Year on Feb. 3.
Photo by Michael Revenelle ASCC President, Caleb Beaver, introduces the clubs present at Club Rush on Feb. 3.
Photo by Roberto Hernandez Professional musician plays traditional Chinese music on Feb. 3.
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Talk Consent to Me FAITH HAWKINS
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nderstanding the difference between a clear ‘yes’ and ‘no’ answer is something we do from a young age, yet there is still so much confusion around those words when it comes to sex. Most people understand that rape is wrong and unethical, but there are many instances in which people involved in sexual assault don’t know what they’ve done. It is often received as violation, or translates as only partial or non-consent. A poll conducted by The Washington Post in 2015 concluded that 18 percent of college students think someone has consented to sex as long as they don’t say the word, “No.” To respond to the continually growing issue of rape on college campuses, Governor Jerry Brown set out to revise the laws surrounding sexual
consent from the original “No means No” to a more, unmistakable, “Yes means Yes,” policy. This bill was passed in September of 2014, which made the state of California the first state in the nation to bring a clear definition of what constitutes sexual misconduct. Jerry Brown believes that lack of protest doesn’t mean consent. It is the right of all participants to revoke their original consent at any given moment. This motto became widely accepted by universities in order to protect victims that move to prosecute their offenders. Understanding the difference between the types of consent can help to reduce confusion and allow consenting adults to enjoy sexual activity in the most respectful, comfortable, and understanding way. Planned Parenthood describes
full consent as an “enthusiastic yes,” meaning that in instances of sexual conduct there should not only be permission, but excitement surrounding the permission given. This means that a drunken nod, a lack of protest, or conditional consent isn’t a free pass to decide the limits on someone else’s body. There are many aspects to consensual sex other than not saying no. Consent can be compared to utilizing one key in one specific lock for one particular instance. It is not a master key that can open any door at any time. The more society pushes to only accept clear boundaries surrounding sex, the less often victims and perpetrators will be left in confusion. There are lines. Look for them from your partner, and draw them for yourself the next time you get busy.
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Help Not Wanted CODY WARNER
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ou need a college degree. At least, that’s what many have been told since the beginning of their formal education. Evidence seems to support this rationale. According to the US Census Bureau, a person with a bachelor’s degree earns an additional $20,000 annually compared to their counterpart with only a high school diploma. That average grows to over $30,000 considering someone with a master’s degree, and $65,000 more per year for someone with a PhD. It is evident that many students graduating high school are not able to secure the resources required to attend a university. When it is apparent that you will not be able to pay the cost of attending a university, there are few options. Some are fortunate to have relatives that can help alleviate or eliminate the cost, but this is rarely the case. More often, students are givens grants, receive scholarships or take out loans of some kind. Grants and scholarships are given freely, putting the student in no debt whatsoever. The same can not be said for the student loan system. As many know, student loans can prove nearly impossible to get out from under, even through bankruptcy.
According to the Wall Street Journal, 2015’s class of graduates had the highest rate of people with a student loan at 71 percent. Those students averaged more than $35,000 in debt per borrower, also the highest ever. Both rates have been at a steady rise for the last two decades. So what can be done? Can schools give more scholarships?
Can the government provide more free money for students? While the first option seems less than likely as schools are able to decide those numbers mostly without government input, the second option is a realistic possibility. How, you ask? Just apply. High school graduates in the U.S. left a collective $2.7 billion in federal grant (FAFSA) money on
the table last year. Students left an excess of $342 million unused in California alone. With so many people drowning in largely unforgivable debt, it would seem that the FAFSA money could have gone to good use. This may be true, but those same students must place more of an emphasis on filling out the application and completing it with the correct information. 1.4 million students across the nation failed to submit their FAFSA application, nearly half of which would have been Pell Grant eligible. Nationwide, 45 percent of students are failing to submit their application annually in the U.S. even though the application is completely free and can be filled out online. During high school, I had no desire to go to college. Even when I did years later, I didn’t apply for financial aid because I didn’t think I would get any. Even when I finally sat down to fill out the application online, I did it in a ‘what is there to lose?’ manner. I was surprised to find out that I wouldn’t have to pay tuition for any of my classes when I got the application results. As a full-time student, it relieved and continues to relieve a great amount of stress. You wouldn’t leave money on the table, right? Well, there’s $2.7 billion. Your move.
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tudents have their own stories, ideas, and experiences. Some decide to make them a permanent part of their visual appearance. Tattoos have been a way for people to express themselves and to tell their stories through this visual art for 5,200 years. Ten years ago, people with tattoos were often seen as hooligans and deviants. Now, it is almost uncommon to come across some-
one without a tattoo, big or small. Kirby Farrell, from Psychology Today, explains, “As a symbol and a behavior, the tattoo has power. The quest to be better than ordinary is an appetite for more life, more good feeling about yourself and more response from others.” People who have gone through the pain necessary to obtain a tattoo have their unique reasons as to why it was worth it.
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When he was 17 years old, Eduardo a tattoo. The outcome was a cassette “Prime Time,” on it. He said that the point of my career.” For him, it was the promise to follow through with note to anyone looking to get a tatt content of your ta
Marisa Dufour, 21 A year ago, Marisa got her first tattoo of a moth with ink dripping from it. The moth resides behind her right ear. “It’s a minor symbolism veil of dark mystery and seductiveness that resembles our dark subconscious and its struggle during its spiritual journey to light.” She shared that she had worked through a lot of ordeals. As a poet, the dripping ink speaks more to the writer in her. Her advice to someone potentially getting a tattoo is “get something that means something to you, something that brings out your personality, and it doesn’t matter what others think of it.”
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went to his second oldest brother to get e tape with the name of his clothing line, tattoo was, “the permanent establishing the commitment to his own brand and one of his key objectives in his life. His too is, “ Make sure you understand the attoo. Think about it.”
Anthony Arnold, 21 A blank canvas, Anthony has big plans considering his left forearm. He is looking forward to getting two ribbons, one red, and one purple, with a semi-colon at the bottom. A purple ribbon shows support for those with Epilepsy. Two years ago, his friend GiGi passed away from an epileptic seizure. The same year, his friend Abby passed from heart complications she had been living with for a while. Her favorite color was red, so he decided on a red ribbon to represent her. The semi-colon ties all three of them together. “It’s the idea that the sentence doesn’t end at a semi colon. Through me, their stories don’t end.” The tattoo will be covering scars that he obtained from self inflicted wounds. He wants to cover his permanent marks with a permanent piece of art that symbolizes them in a beautiful way, not a harmful one.
Gabriella “Stitch” Green, 18 In November of 2015, Gabriella got her first tattoo. She had waited until she was legally allowed to get inked. On her left wrist, she displays a smiling Jack Skelington tattoo. She says the tattoo “symbolizes my Disney side.” Jack is a figure she grew up watching, and is a reminder of past good times. She suggests, when looking into getting a tattoo, talking to different people and going to different shops to ask questions. “Don’t ask if it will hurt. Every [person’s] pain tolerance is different.”
Sean McClellan, 26 At 18, Sean got a tattoo on his ribs done by his cousin. He got a black and white cross, with a scroll coming across it. Right now, the scroll is empty, but he has plans to get his mother’s name and date of birth added. “I love my mom, she was always there no matter what.” His tip is to “watch who you go to. Professional or not, they may be dirty.”
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Legacy is a popular theme in kung-fu cinema, lending itself quite easily regarding a character’s arc and journey. For some of the best examples, look no further than the Shaw Brother’s catalog from the mid-60s to late-70s. There might exist some cool, hip elementary school kids who get into something like 1979s “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.” Judging by box office numbers, most kids in America — and probably the world — know “Kung Fu Panda.” Two films in, it was only a matter of time before the titular panda, Po (Jack Black), takes his arc from student to master. When that shift begins here, the filmmakers take the somewhat obvious route and use it for gags. As things become more dire in the film’s second half, “Kung Fu Panda 3” finally gains it footing, growing into a cinematic brushstroke that’s reflective and moving. Continuing from the second film’s cliffhanger ending, “Kung Fu Panda 3” finally introduces other pandas into the mix. Whilst Po is finally introduced to his heritage and history, an evil, spiritual warrior named Kai (J.K. Simmons) threatens to conquer the mortal world through the manipulation of chi. The film isn’t hiding the fact that it’s for children. Much of the more famous proverbs and passages from eastern philosophy have been simplified in the dialogue for younger
audiences. That’s hardly as bad the lazy fat joke or that one slightly-borderline racist caricature. “Kung Fu Panda 3” might have the character say “be the best you” over and over, but will ultimately impress when said message becomes thematically and emotionally resonant through the story and animation. The animation in “Kung Fu Panda 3,” above all, is the absolute highlight of the film. While the CGI still looks as gorgeous as ever, the differing styles of animation featured all feel like great works of art, borrowing heavily from classical Chinese styles, such as calligraphy, scroll paintings, etc.. Colors pop out on screen in vivid detail, both in beauty and meaning. The action is fluid and presented in utmost clarity. The choreography not only harkens back to the heyday of Jackie Chan (who also voices Monkey in these films), but pushes the virtual camera to in ways only possible with animation. The overall production is hard to complain about. Hans Zimmer’s score is appropriately moving, using traditional, Chinese sounds with a western style of orchestration. Adults might find of the jokes for children a bit much, but will find the themes regarding parenthood, duality and responsibility somewhat resonant. Animation fans will enjoy the varying styles on display, while genre fans will not be disappointed at the action-
The weaker elements lie within the jokes and characters. There are several gags that won’t excite older audience and are exclusively for children. More often then not, these moments all affect the pacing. It comes off slightly lazy, since there are some great jokes that play for both crowds. The supporting cast of characters take a backseat to the lead — which isn’t bad, but there are a bit one too many to keep track off. But that merchandising opportunity is hard to quit. Structurally, the third film is similar to prior films. Even though the arc is different, the idea of Po not knowing something then eventually learning it by the end is more than familiar by the third film. Yet the core story flows gracefully like the forms and moves performed by the martial artists. It’s quite admirable when the film takes the time to hold back on the wild, energetic sequences to have a character meditate or have conversations about biology, doubt, parenting, maturation, etc.. The fact that the filmmakers did this because it’s a family film is what’s ultimately admirable. It doesn’t reach the nuance and creativity of last year’s “Inside Out,” but “Kung Fu Panda 3” makes it all up in showmanship and craft.
Grade: B
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PLATINUM
AMARI MARTIN
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“I sometimes feel that I am misunderstood. It’s simply because what I want to say, what I need to say, wont be heard.” - Chloe Mitchell
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Rihanna is iconic for her sexy, sassy and stylish approach to pop culture. But with “Anti,” it seems as if she is giving her lyrics a bit more intention, allowing us to see a deeper side of her. The album’s 16-song track list correlates a mutual theme of love, passion, heartache and resilience, signifying her genuine struggle for the freedom of self-expression. She is stronger, bolder, and her enticing and creative sound variations supply an appeal for a broader audience. What is it that we should listen to, if not something of commonality? If not something within us all— the wants, the urges, the feeling of breaking free from restriction and going against the grain. Her songs collide slow and subtle R&B, classic rock vibes, then switches to an upbeat sound. Rather than her typical R&B, “ANTI” is much more musically diverse. Her first released song, “Work” — taking us back to her island roots — was a collaboration with star rapper Drake that had fans even more excited for “ANTI,” hitting number one on iTunes just one hour after it was released. The first track, “Consideration” is a powerful one, where she sings “would you mind giving my reflection a break from the pain I’m feeling now” over a hip-hop 80’s-sound beat. In this song she is courageous, and in a new way, breaking free of the cookie-cutter sad-song tone, showing
off a tougher, more savage side. Rihanna keeps her creative juices flowing in track five, “Desperado” (by mega-producer Mick Schultzer) depicting a hopeless romantic stuck with the one she needs but doesn’t love. She is hopeless for wanting to leave, but forces herself to stay for the sake of not being in lonesome. At war with love, she is wall to wall emotionally in “Woo,” trapped in the mist of strong hostility, yet wistful thinking and yearning, she towards the end transitions back to her careless attitude. She becomes the drunken ex girlfriend home from a long night at the bar, in “Higher,” where she sings of a lust deeper than anything anyone could ever know or fathom, and despite her amusing behavior, she is resistant to moving on and letting go. It’s both heartfelt and souful. The album is most significantly authentic for its cover art created by Ray Nachum. It features picture of a baby Rihanna, taken of her on her first day of day care. Now red, her eyes are covered by a gold crown, which work in cohesion with her story behind the album. Inside the album contains an exclusive excerpt by Chloe Mitchell, a piece of poetry that Rihanna revealed was surprisingly intimate, allowing Mitchell to voice Rihanna’s inner feeling and captive emotion. Rihanna released her 8th studio album “Anti,” and just two days lat-
er it was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Associations of America (RIAA). Even though only 460 copies were sold. Rihanna’s fan-base streamed nearly 13 million albums in the first 14 hours it was “released” (according to “Tidal”). Here’s the issue. According to “Newsbeat Entertainment,” a mishap occurred just the night before when “Anti” was mistakenly released for free by Tidal itself for 20 minutes. This duration allowed enough time for numbers to sky rocket. But for the record, “Anti” was not declared Platinum by Billboard who felt as though streamed albums could not be part of the total. Throughout it all, and aside from those pointing fingers, Rihanna’s seemed to be more concerned with quality when she tweeted: “You guy’s legit made me the happiest girl in the world!! I’m so grateful that you appreciate the #ANTI album! It’s the most rewarding feeling” Aside from it’s sale numbers, “Anti” is indeed Rihanna’s best album yet. She has become an advocate of self-fulfillment to the greatest extent. She is against all odd’s, against resistance and against anything that will stop her spew of musical excellence. Hence the title.
Grade: A-
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Anomalisa TOMMY EMICK
HUMAN PUPPET
TOMMY ERICK
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With the release of “Anomalisa,” it’s incontrovertibly, spine-tinglingly clear: Charlie Kaufman — the geek hero of movies — is back! Kaufman has not made a movie in seven years since “Synecdoche, New York,” (2008) his writer/directorial debut. Previous to “Synecdoche,” he had been screenwriter — but not director — for movies such as “Being John Malkovich” (1998), “Adaptation” (2002) and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004). But his return as writer/director of “Anomalisa,” co-directed with Duke Johnson, is anything but a disappointment: it is the most compelling animated movie of 2015. “Anomalisa” is also Kaufman’s first animated movie and the first R-rated movie to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The stop-motion animation using puppets is the most life-like stop-motion animation yet made for the silver screen. Although not a feel-good flick, “Anomalisa” paints an empathetic and endearing portrait of depression through the psychology of the protagonist, self-help author, Michael Stone (David Thewlis). However, like any narrative, there are multiple layers open for investigation, and seeing “Anomalisa” as an allegory for depression is but the surface of the 90-minute mind-bender. In turn, “Anomalisa” is also a love story and a story about
what it means to be human. Michael is a married and successful man who lives in a well-furbished home in Los Angeles; he should be happy, but he isn’t. He is originally from England — a stranger to the States (as he calls them) — and also a stranger to his own life; he struggles to connect with everyone he meets, and it is apparent from the beginning, when he swallows an anti-depressant on the airplane to Cincinnati, Ohio to stay in the Fregoli Hotel before one of his self-help talks, that he is experiencing more than a temporary slump. The Fregoli Hotel is named after Fregoli delusion, a rare mental disorder that causes you to think the same person is after you under different disguises. Everyone, in Michael’s mind, speaks with the same voice (Duke Johnson), and even looks less-realistic than him — more like handmade marionettes signified by the creases at the joints where they were glued together. This style can be a metaphor for the nullifying effect of depression that makes it difficult or impossible to experience the vitality of life again. The movie itself starts with a black screen and a torrent of the same voice talking as different people, like Michael closing his eyes to manage the mental ache of depression with the sky outside the airplane window pink — like brain matter. The city, Cincinnati, he is visiting,
too, is representative of Michael’s mental torture of revisiting his own bad memories — specifically, that of the ex-girlfriend he walked out on, Bella. But “Anomalisa” is also a love story. Although Michael is already married, and still hung up about his betrayal of Bella, he meets Lisa, whose voice (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is the only other in the movie that sounds different. She, too, looks more human that the other animated puppets, and Michael invites her away from her friend to his room where they become intimate. “Anomalisa” is also about what it means to be human. In one scene, after taking a shower, Michael rubs a heart-shaped window in the fogged-up mirror, and he is able to pull back the corner of his cheek — like an existential investigation of what makes human consciousness tick. Are we mechanical, biochemical puppets (a metaphor for the animation)? Or do we have agency over our actions? And, in his selfhelp talk, Michael asks, “What is it to be human? What is it to ache? What is it to be alive?” “Anomalisa” is an animated movie unlike any you’ve seen before. You’ll finish not merely entertained, but more pensive, more vulnerable, more human — more alive. And that, I think, is always a good thing.
Grade: A
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Dirty Grandpa KYLE FRIZOL
DENIRO DERAILED What do you get when you mix an Academy Award-Winning actor known for bringing unrivaled performances to the big screen with one who excels at the mediocre, shallow roles in film? The tragic result of this less than dynamic duo is “Dirty Grandpa.” From the get go, “Dirty Grandpa” promptly displays itself as a raunchy, desperate excuse at comedy. Extenuated and seemingly tearing at the seams with elaborate sexual innuendos, the film also has borderline racist themes and sharp reminders of the socially constructed masculine and feminine gender roles existent in our society today. In its opening scene, Dick Kelly (Robert DeNiro) mourns the death of his wife alongside family. Finding it difficult to focus, De Niro notices his grandson, Jason Kelly (Zac Efron), alongside his nitpicking, suffocating fiancé, Meredith (Julianne Hough). Quite different from how Dick remembered him, Jason has become a miserable corporate lawyer. Forced into this career with the cold nudge of his father, Jason is joyless and trapped. With his wife finally laid to rest, Dick decides to continue their tradition of traveling to Florida to visit Boca Raton. After guilting Jason into driving for him under the white lie of having his driver’s license revoked, the two begin their adventure through Florida, with Jason’s complete reluctance. Best
of all, he is forced to do so in his fiancé’s neon pink Mini-Cooper. Little does Jason know that they aren’t going to Boca, but rather Daytona beach, where Dick hopes to find a trove of young college girls to coax into sleeping with him. It isn’t long before Jason realizes that his grandpa has other things in mind than what he originally promised. As the plot — or what little of it — begins to unravel, the audience watches as Dick and Jason butt heads, their personalities being polar opposites. Alongside Dick’s constant barrage of homophobic banter and hyper-masculine ideology, Jason quickly finds himself regretting accepting the request to drive his grandfather. Each scene is accompanied with a central theme of scrutinizing a certain individual or group, refusing to stop at any expense to draw out the joke until its nothing more than an annoying buzz in the ear of the audience. With no real plot other than to get Dick laid, producers found little option than to attempt to draw an awkward laugh from the audience, an almost sympathetic understanding that the film was doomed from the start. The film’s cinematography mirrors the usual spring break-esque style of film, including fly-bys of South Beach and other popular Florida hotspots, as well as close ups of bikini clad women and macho frat guys crowding every avail-
KYLE FRIZOL
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able space on the sidewalk and beach. When dialogue reaches its capacity of childish jargon, the director resorts to drawing the audience’s attention to vibrant exposés of life as a college student during Spring Break; the smell of tequila and sweat stagnating in the air, alongside readily available inventories of drugs and narcotics. This would be acceptable (sadly) if it were the first time that an audience has seen this kind of film, serving as a sort of biopic. Rather, the audience is left with nothing more than a cliche synapsis of past films such as 22 Jump Street, and Spring Breakers. Leaving nothing memorable on the table, Dirty Grandpa tragically finds itself as just another film to quote a line from at a party with people you truly don’t care to be around in the first place. Just as Robert De Niro’s acting went to waste by being cast into this role, “Dirty Grandpa” fails to be anything more than a roast of anything controversial in the world today, whether it is attacking gays or scolding those who stray off the trail of paved gender roles cast on men and women. An uncomfortable and shallow attempt at comedy, Dirty Grandpa leaves audiences with a sour tasting 102-minute montage of locker-room banter, situated atop the plateaus of wasted talent.
Grade: D-
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Athletes Grind to Sign KYLE FRIZOL
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ith record-breaking seasons underway across all sports, Chaffey is building a reputation as an exceptional school for athletics. When it comes to the scouting of Panther athletes, players are prepared and ready to excel in the highly competitive environment found in university level athletics around the country. Each of the athletic programs offered actively support and strengthen athletes in anticipation of being scouted into the NCAA and other national divisional programs. Jeff Klein, second year interim athletic director and head coach of the men’s basketball team explained what the process of scouting looks like for an athlete at Chaffey.
“We have faith in our local players... they have just as much skill as the other athletes from different states.” An athlete’s career begins at the community college level, spending the first two of their four allotted years working on and off of the court to fulfill the requirements and be scouted.
In his office and on display during home basketball games, Klein has a large poster with the names of dozens of Chaffey athletes in the last 10 years that have moved onto full universities, and even gone into professional sports. To be eligible to sign to a university, a junior college athlete must obtain their Associate’s Degree, and in some cases fulfill the 24-unit requirement set by their interested school, as well as obain a minimum overall gpa of 2.0. “As a student athlete, it’s important to find a balance in your life”, Klein said. Klein attests that by doing so, students will have the highest chance of success in their futures. Often overlooked, Chaffey is becoming a contender in college athletics. The men’s basketball team (19-5, 6-0), is currently ranked No. 6 in the state and No. 4 in the south on the statewide coaches poll and is composed of a variety of athletes all looking to be scouted within the next two years. Klein described his athletes as being strong in both academics, and versatile on the court. These kinds of athletes are most likely to be scouted by big name schools. “Keep an eye on Victor Joseph and Christopher Edward,” Klein said, “as they will be scouted onto Division 1 and 2 schools.” The process of acquiring players works differently for each school, relying on the board members and the superintendent to make the judgment call about how their school should go about scouting. “Chaffey is a local scouting school,”
Photo by Roberto Hernandez. Victor Joseph scores against College of the Desert on Feb. 3.
Klein said. “We have faith in our local players, and believe that they have just as much skill as the other athletes from different states.” Regardless of how Chaffey scouts its players, it is evidently effective. Men and women’s basketball are both having developing seasons, showcasing diverse athletes like sophomore “Chelsea Waddy-Blow”, who is ranked in the top five in rebounds and points scored statewide. “Women’s soccer is second in Ranked Power Index in the state,” Klein said, further noting Chaffey’s strengthening programs. “Coach Rob Hadaway just led the Men’s football team to a winning season.” Alongside each coach and with support from the athletic director, our school is growing it’s athletic presence and granting student athletes the resources and practice they need to move forward to a four-year uni-
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Panthers Sign to Succeed EDWARD GUTIERREZ
Photo by Michael Ravenelle Marquis Wimberly (left) and teammates signed letters of intent to Universities on Feb. 3
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ide receiver, Marquis Wimberly accomplished every goal he set for himself in the beginning of the football season, ultimately signing with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He wanted multiple division 1 scholarships and found himself with twelve by the end of the year before making his final decision on Feb. 3. Wimberly led Chaffey’s football team with 782 yards on the season and proved to be a problem for opposing defenses. He ended the year with 14 touchdowns and 59 receptions, establishing himself as a leader of the team, not by words but by actions. He spoke of hard work, dedication and leading by example, while relating his work ethic as one of his strongest attributes. “It’s 24 hours everyday,” Wimberly said. “You’re grinding 2-3 times a day, every single day until you get that scholarship.” From his first steps on campus till now, he continues to be relentless on
his journey. Wimberly takes pride in his versatility and ability to play more than one position, a priority to him. He was motivated to showcase his talents and show that he can play at the collegiate level by playing on both offense and special teams. “I tried to get faster so I could play a few different positions and be able to shine,” he said. He was motivated to make a lasting impression and to give himself a better life by receiving an education with a scholarship, but his family was never forgotten on his way to signing with a Division 1 school. “My goal is for them to be able to see me playing on T.V. and continue to excel on each level,” he said. He understands the expenses of college and took the stress off his family by working hard and eventually signing a full ride scholarship to UAB. “Blessed enough to not have to pay for college,” Wimberly said. The success of Chaffey athletics has continued to thrive and become
an outlet for athletes, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talents and prove to universities that they have what it takes to standout and be an asset to their team in the future. Wimberly expresses that it is a journey of patience, hustle and tireless hours of work, all to reach their full potential as an athlete. All of this in the hope that a university will give athletes an opportunity to excel and continue an education through an athletic scholarship. Wimberly wants to be remembered as a humble, respectful and hard working individual and believes those are his strongest attributes. He plans on taking his talents and continuing his education at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he will be a part of the return of the football program and will be given the opportunity to create an impact once he arrives as the face of the football team. “I feel strongly this is the best place for me to excel not only as an athlete but as a student,” Wimberly said.
Other Football Signees: Quincey Ross & Melvin Williams - Mayville State Michael Green - University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff Alec Dana - University of Utah James Noble III - University of Alabama, Birmingham
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