VOLU ME 25
ISSUE 8
CHAFFEY
B R E E Z E MONDAY + DECEMBER 8, 2014
FEATURE
ASCC gets a new President
A&E
International Education Week
OPINION
Diss the Season to be Angry
Vineyards grow on the northwest corner Chaffey College at Haven Avenue and Wilson Avenue for Filippi Winery in Rancho Cucamonga.
SPORTS
Troy Ford Q&A
MICHELLE MENES
Cooperative Growth yields fine wine It is no coincidence that two of the oldest and most historical parts of Rancho Cucamonga are Chaffey Community College and vineyards like Filippi Winery. Since the time of the great Greek philosophers, learning and drinking have been paired like cheese and, well, wine. In 2007, Chaffey College approached the Joseph Filippi Winery in Rancho Cucamonga about a community project on campus. The northwest corner of the school consisted of acres of dirt and rocks, and they wanted to make it into something not only beautiful, but find a way to incorporate something that embraced the history of the Cucamonga Valley Region. “The college came to us and they were interested in planting a vineyard,” Joseph Filippi, 60, said. “I jumped on that idea, of course.”
Filippi is the Director of Winemaking, and has been working at Filippi Winery for over 40 years. “They (Chaffey College) provided the land, almost one and a half acres,” Filippi said. “We bought the vines and some other things,” he added. “Toro donated the irrigation, San Bernardino County gave us some dirt to add to the rocky soil, but it’s all native dirt.” In addition, the Cucamonga Water District donated the water used to irrigate the vines. Filippi Winery chose the Alicante Bouschet grape to plant, which is, according to Joseph Filippi, “Is one of the six of seven varieties of grape that actually have red juice.” “We prune it, maintain it and we utilize the grapes right here. We make three different types of wine from
that,” he said. “We make a sweet rose, a dry red, which is a little light, and we make a strong port, 18 percent alcohol.” “We make a single vineyard wine. We use only that grape, it’s vineyard designated, and it’s so close to the winery that we can say its estate bottled wine. It mentions on the label, the Chaffey Vineyard,” Filippi added. At one time, the Cucamonga Valley was the largest grape growing region in the state. As commercial and residential expansion steadily encroached on the large swaths of vines, winemakers and grape farmers needed to change how they grew. What was once cheap land now drew a good price, making it more profitable to develop land, rather than farm it. “There used to be over 30,000 acres here in this area,” Filippi said. “That’s
larger than the amount of vineyards that Napa valley can even plant.” “Our vineyards were started in 1922,” he said. “At one point we owned several hundred acres. Now we have about 50 acres. We don’t own any land.” Instead, they rely on ideas such as the Chaffey College Vineyards to grow their grapes. The Filippi Winery offers wine tours, wine tasting, even a Taco Tuesday night. Chaffey College students receive a five-percent discount with a student ID.
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Campus Calendar Wednesday, December 10 Ugly Sweater Contest Wear your ugliest non-denominational secular holiday sweater with pride. Prizes include a one-day Disneyland pass for first place, and $40 and $15 bookstore gift cards for 2nd and 3rd place respectively. All applicants will receive free coffee or tea. The contests will take place in the Panther Express, the Chino campus store, and the Fontana campus store. Applicants must have their photo taken by an associate by 11 a.m. All submissions will be posted to the Chaffey College bookstore Facebook page and winners will be decided based on “likes.”
January 2015 First Day of Spring Semester The Spring Semester course will begin on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015.
Friday, December 12 the base line Magazine Submission Deadline Currently accepting submissions for non-fiction and visual art to be published in the online edition of the base line magazine. For any questions or concerns email baselinewriters@gmail.com.
Student Invitational Congratulations to the artists who have been accepted to the Student Invitational honor’s class and exhibit. The students to be showcaseare as follows:
Resume Writing Workshop Students can learn how to create a winning resume from career counselor Christine Waugh. The Career Center will be holding the final workshop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 13-19 Finals Week Chaffey will be in full final exam mode through the week ending Friday Dec. 19. Research shows that students who get a full night’s rest and eat a balanced breakfast tend to score higher on their exams. Wednesday, December 24-January 1, 2015 Winter Recess All campuses will be closed for winter recess. Offices will resume regular hours Friday, Jan. 2.
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New Student Emails All students enrolled in credit courses will receive an @panther.chaffey.edu email starting Jan. 21. Ongoing Registration Spring 2015 semester registration is going on now. Please refer to MyChaffeyView for your individual registration date.
Crime Log: december 11/13: Embezzlement over $400 11/16: Possession of weapon/ Paraphernalia 11/17: Display unauth disabled placard
Threaten - Intent to terrorize/An noying repeated calls - work
11/18: Vandalism - Deface property Outside Warrant/ Misd.
Erika Barrios Brandon Dunavant Gilbert Hernandez Justin Klasa Chelsea Krob Jason Ramirez Roger Ramirez Thomas Turner
11/19: Petty Theft - Bldg/Vehicle (less than $95) 11/20: Outside Warrant/ Misd 11/21: Outside Warrant/ Misd 11/25: Stay on campus without consent VC - Revoked/Suspended License
Book Drive ASCC is in need of gently used children’s books for their Night With Santa Program. The deadline to donate is Dec. 8 by noon.
12/01: Disturbance 12/04: Stolen Vehicle
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News 3
December 8, 2014
#GIRLBOSS comes alive
Nasty gal — ‘No, it’s not a porn site’ For those who have been following Nasty Gal’s notorious climb from an eBay vintage shop to a $250 million company, the opening of a physical “brick-and-mortar” store was the next obvious step. So on Nov. 21 at 11 a.m., the emoji-filled ribbon was cut, and the masses flooded in to inhale the fresh vintage. Founder, owner, #GIRLBOSS author, and CEO Sophia Amorouso’s reaction to the huge lines of people waiting to get in was that “It’s amazing. It’s more than I could have ever dreamed of.” The store offered complimentary cupcakes, cotton candy and water bottles with the Nasty Gal logo in black and silver. Adrienne Gadling, fashion blogger of iamsaddidy.com, has been waiting years for this day to arrive. “I can’t even remember how long I’ve been a fan,” said Gadling. “Probably since MySpace days.” Gadling was in awe of the famous houses of fashion that were on display. “It’s become a social movement more than fashion, almost. “That’s what you need in fashion these days to keep current and build a brand.” Though there was a variety of people there, most were young women, who aspire to be designers, fashion moguls, star bloggers or entrepreneurs. Young women who see Amorouso’s hard work and determination and channel that through their own endeavors.
BREE PETERSON Sophia Amorouso ( far right) meets her fans on Nov. 11 in Nasty Gal, located in the Los Angeles area.
Elizabeth Rosenwisser is one such lady. She is a graphic designer, starting up a capsule collection, and working on a sample rack. She’s most excited to now be able to avoid the trials of online shopping. “It was always hard to guess sizing, and now I get to try everything on. I think this is a good thing,” she said. She believes that the key to Amorouso’s success is “...good timing and good product.” In attendance were Diana Escot, political science major at Pasadena City College, and Joy Ermacio, mechanical Engineering major at Cal Poly. Escot said “We had to be here the first day!” Though they don’t work in the fashion industry, they have been following Nasty Gal’s growth for a few years, and were thrilled to watch it solidify. “We’ll probably come like once or twice a month,” said Ermacio. The store is home to many fashion lines, such as Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Nasty Gal’s home brand and, of course, the immortal Chanel. With so many names to boast, Nasty Gal is sure to attract fashionistas from all over Southern California, if not the world. Nasty Gal is located at 8115 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. BREE PETERSON @chaffeybreeze
BREE PETERSON Line of people waiting to enter the Nasty Gal store for grand opening
BREE PETERSON Patent leather Ibiza shoes surrounded by accessories at Nasty Gal
4 News
December 8, 2014
Photo contest winners 2014 Chaffey and the photography department are glad to feature this semester’s winners of the photo contest. Over 370 pictures will be displayed through Dec. 10. Guests are able to see these images at the SAA Building, the Theater lobby and the main floor of the CAA building.
Traditional Beginner Winners Caleb French Mayra Munoz Mistiann Norris Robert Nunez Nicholas Ray Steven Solis Split Felipe Arturo Ramirez Maria Villanueva Heidi Clark Cindy Dillingham Simon Venator Jamie Wyman Sara Crapes
Commercial Winners David Collins Austin Laird Nathaniel Lann Steven Orizagga Nikita Nurtdinev Alyssa Kowalski Heidi Clark Cindy Dillingham Simon Venator Jamie Wyman Sara Crapes
Digital Beginner Winners Ryanesha Curley Adrien Macias Josh Vega Lisa Oda Heidi Payne Alberto Sanchez Jamie Wyman Roberto Hernandez Angela Dre
Advanced Winners Chelsea Krob Nathaniel Lunn Dorothy Qualm Marque Jose Morales Thomas Turner David Valdivia Laura Hawkins Victoria Velastegui
Portfolio Winners Heidi Clark Cindy Dillingham Simon Venator Jamie Wyman Sara Crapes
Digital Winners Tiffany DeLallata Shonta Ledbetter Melissa Mendoza
PHOTOS ABOVE FEATURING WINNERS WERE TAKEN BY JULIE COSGROVE AT THE CAA BUILDING.
Feature 5
December 8, 2014
new ascc president reigns
MICHELLE MENES Carlotta Bohon is the new ASCC President.
As the seasons begin to change, so does the government at Chaffey College. The ASCC President elect, Nima Torbaty, has just stepped down from his position due to family matters and the ASCC Vice President, Carlotta Bohon, has stepped up to the plate. “I miss him (Torbaty) as President,” Bohon said. “I thought he was a really good president, I’m really sad that due to personal problems he had to step down.” Last year Bohon got a taste of what it was like to be at the top of the governmental chain when Kevin Coduto was impeached from office. Eventually he was allowed back into his presidential standing and Bohon went back to her place in government, but she will officially be ASCC President from here on out. “It’s something I’m more prepared for,” Bohon said. “Because last year when I was president for a week I was still new to ASCC.” Bohon and the entire ASCC government are really excited to continue their year and try to implement all of their new ideas for Chaffey. New initiatives to keep the campus more environmentally friendly and spread deeper education on sex and moral issues such as immigration are at the top of the list. “We’re talking about being more eco-friendly this year,” she said. “We want to plant some fruit trees around the campus.” Bohon also addressed the issues with the tech fee and said. “The wifi is coming along slowly,
next semester each student will have their own Chaffey email address.” There are no huge strides that ASCC is attempting to make under Bohon’s leadership, but instead have decided to take on a lot of smaller projects to build up the campus. “We are working on a lot of smaller things but it all adds up,” she said. Although the student body is sad that Torbaty had to step down, the new leadership and ideas brought up through Bohon seem to be a step in a positive direction. With all of the funding Chaffey has, Bohon really wants to stress the importance of applying for over $100,000 in scholarships. “We might test the grounds for scholarships for parking permits, she said. “We dont have the budget of a big university student government but we’re going to pretend like we do and go for it!” With a lot of positivity and three main problems ASCC wants to solve - sex education, being more environmentally friendly, and helping the more needy students through scholarships and the food pantry - the bittersweet position that Bohon has been put in will benefit the community of Chaffey in more ways than one.
SADIE GRIBBON @sadiegrib
lowdown on the lockdown Three days after the fall semester began, the campus was put on lockdown after a former student reported an individual with a suspicious device he believed was a bomb. Although the bomb threat turned out to fake, it brought to light some issues the campus faces with its emergency procedures. A major concern was the lack of notification from the public address system and the VoIP classroom phones. At the time of the incident the systems were functioning at the local level, but the connection to a dispatch center at Cal State San Bernardino could not be made. The issue with the network connection has been addressed and the system is being tested on a regular basis. Other changes that have been made to the emergency protocol include: MICHELLE MENES @chaffeybreeze
Emergency Notification- All senior administrators and select personnel have been trained in the informacast notification system so that emergency notification can be pushed out manually. This includes the VoIP classroom phones and blue phones, as well as text messages. Building Liasion – Each building will have an appointed liaison who will be trained to use a mobile radio system. The appointments will be established by Spring of 2015. Email notification – An email notification will provide an updated status at least once an hour. The email will come from emergencyops@chaffey.edu.
SMS
Text messaging – All full-time and part-time faculty and staff with registered cell phone numbers are enrolled in the text messaging notification system. Students who have a cell phone number in MyChaffeyView will be enrolled in the text messaging notification system by the third week of each semester. Traffic Flow – Traffic flow after an incident will be assisted by the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department so they can help expedite students exiting the campus. Door Locks – The district has contracted with a vendor to enable remote door locks where possible. Classrooms that cannot currently be locked from the inside will be changed.
6 A&E
December 8, 2014
MICHELLE MENES
Dancers from the Haseen Dance Company perform in celebration of International Education Week.
Scottish Bagpiper, Tim Burke, leads the opening ceremony for day 2 of the Chaffey College Intern
International Stu JULIE MADRID
Belly dancer balancing a sword on her head while dancing in the Quad at the Rancho campus for International Education Week.
MICHELLE MENES
Engineering major Ruqaiyah Hasan wears a traditional Indian dress for the Beauty Among Culture Fashion Show.
Flags and clothing from all over the world decorated the quad on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Chaffey joined colleges and institutions across the globe to celebrate International Education Week, and initiative by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education that celebrates international education and exchange. The event was sponsored by the International Student Center, the Multicultural club, EOPS and ASCC. The celebration kicked off with a parade of flags from all over the world beginning at the SSA building and ending in the Quad. The parade was led by Tim Burke on the bagpipes. Afro-Cuban band SitaraSon performed throughout the event. Students and staff donned traditional international clothing for the Beauty Among Cultures Fashion Show. Performers from the Haseen Dance Company entertained the crowd with Bollywood-inspired dance. At the end of their performance the dancers invited the crowd to join in. MICHELLE MENES @michelle_menes
A&E 7
December 8, 2014
JULIE MADRID Brandy Lott, radiologic technology major, getting a henna tattoo done by Aleena Muscati, business major, in the Quad for International Education Week.
national Education Week on Nov. 19.
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udents Celebrate
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Afro-Cuban band SitaraSon performs throughout the event.
Students put their cultural flags on full display for day 2 of Chaffey College’s International Education Week on Nov. 19.
MICA RHODES
8 Opinion
December 8, 2014
The war is over—if you want it For those who are currently unaware, Christmas is under siege. At the mercy of near-Machiavellian manipulations of language and subjected to insidious subversion at the hands of secular entities, it has found itself victim to the slings and arrows of the politically correct. Except hilariously, none of that is actually true. Christmas (or any other holiday you may celebrate) is, in all actuality, no more controversial or polarizing than the American Philatelic Society. (You may have never heard of them—they collect stamps.) The so-called “War On Christmas” is a tedious cultural phenomenon best ignored—the product of a neurotic, pernicious media that has become dependent on the use of fear and paranoia to spur viewership. While some truly fail to see the value in conglomerates like Target saying “Happy Holidays” to appeal to b ro a d consumer demographics, they miss the point. The holiday season should transcend divisive semantics, and it
“The so-called “War On Christmas” is a tedious cultural phenomenon best ignored.”
was never meant to be a time of separation between us. In the thick of bitter winter cold, our ancestors had no other choice but to gather together and depend on each other—despite eons, we are no less interdependent—
and still no less human. For those fed up with pundits who have a vested interest in fueling undue, self-righteous outrage, this holiday season is the perfect time to strike back—by refusing to suit up as pawns in their game. Let the sound and fury of the 24hour rage cycle fall on deaf ears. Envelop those friends who are about to spend the holidays grimly alone and
bring them into your celebrations and festivities. At a time when the suicide rate climbs, and those with dysfunctional family situations find themselves alienated, the least we can do is show care for those within our spheres of influence. Any holiday worth celebrating is one in which no loved one goes forgotten. And let us remember to keep alive the true holiday spirit—that of charity, fellowship, goodwill and the act of giving—not consuming. No matter what inflammatory statements litter our cultural landscape, just remember, as John Lennon famously sang: “War is over—If you want it.”
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Opinion 9
December 8, 2014
the marginalized monster
Illustration By NATALIE THOMAS In 2013 Eminem teamed up with Rihanna and dropped “The Monster,” one of the hottest songs of the year. I’m friends with the monster that’s under my bed/ Get along with the voices inside of my head. How does a rap song from 2013 tie into racism? Thanks for asking. Simply put, we are all crazy, and somehow making friends with the monster has allowed us to shove it under our beds and pretend it doesn’t exist. On Nov. 4 Americans went to the polls and cast votes in one of the most exciting midterms in recent memory. Unlike Southern California, other parts of the country truly get excited for midterms and justly demand national news attention.
In South Carolina something amazing did happen: Two out of three statewide elections were won by minorities. One of those was Nikki Haley, the reelected governor who happens to be a woman and a minority. Tim Scott also became the first African American ever elected to both the House and the Senate via the good people of South Carolina. In a time when we can say that we have an African American president and a woman as governor, it is easy to further become friends with the monster we have conveniently hidden away under our beds. President Obama, Nikki Haley, and Tim Scott are symbolic moments. The problem is we need more than moments. Symbolism may distract us
and even make us really believe we have become friends with the monsters, but anyone who has ever been a kid knows that you never become friends with a monster. As much as symbolic moments emphasize movement in the right direction, we can never lose sight of the fact that we are still moving. On Nov. 4, a large amount of tweets were posted informing us that the South was no longer racist, as if one day could change and erase the decades that proceeded it. But it isn’t just the South. Every minority has its stories of racism and how it has directly affected them. These stories are part of the blueprint of how this country was, and continues to be, shaped. They deserve to be shared.
They deserve to be heard. They also deserve to be wrestled with and treated with value. The monster is still inside of our head. The monster still hides under our children’s beds. As much as no one wants the monster around, we have found a way to marginalize him. The election of President Obama didn’t signal the end of racism and neither do the recent events in South Carolina. Yes, we should talk about these events, but that doesn’t mean we should be silent about the past. Share your hurt, share your dreams, find other people who look like you who combated it and strive to be like them. JOSHUA ARNAO @joshuaarnao
10 Reviews
December 8, 2014
A Smashing good time
‘Super Smash Bros.’ is a fighting game for everybody
The cast of “Super Smash Bros.” featured in a promotional image for the Wii-U release (Namco/Nintendo)
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Developer: Namco, Nintendo Platform: Wii U, 3DS. Price: $59.99 (Wii U), $39.99 (3DS) Fighting games have a history of taking themselves too seriously. “Super Smash Bros.” for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U is a fun fighting game with a relaxed atmosphere. With no plot and subtext, the game throws you into the action right away. Just pick a character and the player’s thrown in a tournament-style fight. Those familiar with the game will find an array of new characters mixed with some of the series’ regulars. Some fans will miss certain characters that did not return for this installment, but fans should expect this after previous games. There’s plenty of new gimmicks to enjoy and a lot of fun mechanics for combat. Fans used to the special moves (“Final Smash”) from the “Super Smash Bros. Brawl” will be surprised to see that a few have changed. The levels for the game are nothing new compared to the previous game. A few are clones of the level “Final Destination,” featuring one platform with a large number of extraneous stage hazards. These hazards make the matches more complex than a simple fight, and skilled players will learn to avoid these and use them to their advantage. New players, however, will find hazards difficult to overcome. New game styles such as eightplayer matches and the Wii-U exclusive, “Smash Tour,” give players more features to enjoy. The old game style, “Classic Mode,” received a new tournament-style twist, throwing in more opponents the player’s initially
expected. The roster of characters is pretty diverse, with over 50 playable characters to choose from. New faces such as Mega-Man, Pacman, Wii Fit Trainer, Kid Icarus’ Palutena and many more should keep players busy when deciding who to pick. For serious players, there are more characters to practice for local tournaments and competitions. However, some don’t really belong. Dark Pit is exactly the same as the original character, Pit, the only difference being color palette and dialogue. Doctor Mario is his own character when he’s essentially Mario with a costume change. The character Lucina is a female version of Marth, with minor differences in their swordstrike attacks. “Super Smash Bros.” is also providing downloadable content in the near future, allowing players to purchase extra features. Fans of characters such as Mewtwo will be available next year. Once again, many will be upset at the absence of certain characters from the previous games, but a handful of impressive new characters in themes have made up for the pitfalls. With a popular roster and fun, stylish gameplay, “Super Smash Bros.” leaves little to be desired for any level of player. This is a fun game to play with friends, a guaranteed blast. Overall:
B+
JAY ADAMSON @chaffeybreeze
Reviews 11
December 8, 2014
a serviceable sequel ‘Horrible Bosses 2’ repeats the winning formula of Original
Charlie Day ( far left), Jason Sudekis (middle) and Jason Bateman (right) star with Chris Pine ( far right) in “Horrible Bosses 2.” (Walt Disney Animation Pictures/Disney)
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Almost everyone performing in “Horrible Bosses 2” is incredibly talented. The eclectic supporting cast all have at least one scene that is hilarious. They’re so talented that the three leads are elevated in shared scenes. When they’re alone, it’s more of the same from the first film. “Horrible Bosses 2” tries its absolute best to sustain laughter at 108 minutes — and mostly does — yet loses focus on the story and characters. The first film is a great twist on the “Strangers on the Train” setup: to escape the harsh realities of their working lives, Nick (Jason Bateman), Dale (Charlie Day) and Kurt (Jason Sudekis) are advised to murder each other’s bosses in attempt to eliminate motive. Hijinks ensue. Here, the trio plays the film’s title by being their own bosses. When a father and son distribution company deviously buy the trio’s company, they decide to abduct the son and hold the father for ransom. Judging by how well they pulled off their crime in part one, hijinks definitely ensue. The plot follows the structure and “precision” of heist films. Much of the film is the plan followed by execution. The first film is paced accordingly, infusing the leads improvisational comedy with that film’s many murder plots. There’s more improv in this film, sometimes killing any sense of urgency of plot-heavy moments. This might be understandable if the jokes were bigger and memorable, but they’re cheap, at times desperate. The trio could be held at gunpoint, but rather than being scared, they start bickering incessantly. It aims for charming stupidity, but instead comes off incredibly frustrating.
Actors and comedians should watch this film to learn how to improvise, since the leads are some of today’s best. Day, Sudekis and Bateman play off each other so convincingly that it wouldn’t come to no surprise if they were long friends in real life. Day is the best out of the three, infusing his character with genuine personality that’s reasonably in line with his character’s stupidity. The other two are sadly one-note: Bateman plays straitlaced, while Sudekis plays horny. Their improv is some of the best, but at times it’s obviously uncontrolled, making some transitions feel abrupt. Jamie Foxx, Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Aniston all return, taking their characters to the next logical extreme. Chris Pine and Christoph Waltz are also great as new additions, but they can’t match the aforementioned names. Despite the films many chaotic distractions, this was much welcomed. It’s the film where Aniston plays a nymphomaniac manhunter, where Foxx plays a character named “Motherfucker Jones.” Sean Anders (director), John Morris (screenplay) and John Francis Daly (story by) all return as the creative team from the first film. The fact that this film doesn’t stray that far from what made the first great is an achievement. While “Horrible Bosses 2” doesn’t surpass the first film in any spectacular way, it succeeds in repeating what made the first one enjoyable. Overall:
C+
HANAJUN CHUNG @hanajun
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Sports
December 8, 2014
Q & A with Troy Ford Q: You’re in the Mecca of soccer in the United States by being in Southern California. What do you think needs to happen for national soccer to catch up to the world? A: The best soccer players come from California. I would say, we’re going to set the standard no matter what. Everyone looks at California as a big spot in the U.S. What we need to do is develop a lot more academies, which they’re already doing. They’re getting kids really, really young. They’re implementing some crazy skills now, stuff that I can’t even do right now. So I’m feelin’ kinda played out. If they keep going on in that way, we’re going to keep developing, getting better and better. Everyone says we’re the underdog, but we’re all the same, we’re all humans. We all start at the same point and we’re all going to finish at the same point. It just depends on how much they want it. If you want to really get good, you’re going to go to the best place to play, California, and train at the best place to train. And you’re always going to push the limit. If you’re not pushing the limit than why are you even out there? You’re just wasting your time. Q: Who is your soccer idol? A: Ronaldinho was the first person that got me into playing soccer. I watched the “Joga Bonita” and ever since then it just had me hooked. The way they were dancing on the ball, they made it look beautiful. That’s what I want to do. I want to make people go ‘Whoa... Look what he’s going to do!’ That’s why I like playing soccer because people want to see what you’re going to do. You’re either going to show up or you’re not. Q: I felt that way when I first started watching you guys prac-
Troy Ford in a home game, Nov. 7, against College of the Desert.
tice. I wanted to see what you were going to do because the look in your eye, it felt like you were going to make something happen every time you touched the ball. A: I have to. It’s just in me. I just feel that. When I play soccer and I get the ball I just feel like, ‘This is your chance to do something great.’ And to just have fun with it. I’m always
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having fun if I’m playing. It gives you some type of feeling that just doesn’t amount to anything else. It’s awesome. Q: How do you train in the off-season? A: I train a lot by myself. I go to the Claremont Colleges. They have this field that is open with goals and it has nets behind it. I have cones. I just do
a lot of drills. I try to watch recent soccer just to see the new things people are doing. If there’s a new turn people are doing a lot that seems to be working, or a new way to shoot that’s going to make the ball dip. I just try to take that, analyze it and use it in games. Honestly, I play FIFA a lot because in FIFA you can pretty much do whatever you want. It’s just that thinking outside of the box. You can’t focus on one little thing. There are so many possibilities that can happen in a game. You can get a ball at the 30 and just turn, shoot and score. Anything can happen in soccer and that’s what I like about it the most. It just gives you that openness to do whatever you want. There’s no wrong thing to do, unless you loose the ball. Q: That’s a pretty creative mindset. Is there any other aspect of your life where you express creativity? A: Nah. I would only say soccer. It’s my main thing, I don’t have anything else but soccer. I tell my mom and she wants me to go to school and get an education and everything. I understand that, but I have to do what I love. It doesn’t make any sense to do anything else. Q: Do you see your career being in soccer? A: I need to play soccer so I’m going to do whatever steps it takes to keep progressing. If you work hard enough you can achieve anything. There’s going be some “no’s” and there’s going to be some controversy, but if you keep pushing through it and you really love it, it’s going to work out for you.
ROBERT SCHMITT @RobertSchmitt02
Gustavo Larios: familia y fútbol Panther soccer played a long 23game season, making it to the second round of playoffs in the CCCAA State Championship before being eliminated. Gustavo Larios scored five goals and had one assist, placing him in the top 40 field players of the state. At three years old, his parents bought him his first soccer jersey. The jersey was for the Mexican soccer team Club América, Larios’ all-time favorite soccer team. “Soy Américanista de corazón,” he said. In translation, Larios said he is a Club América diehard fan. The 19-year-old freshman said he has been playing soccer since he was a little boy, often kicking the ball around with his cousins. At Montclair High School, he was a captain all three years he was on varsity. During his senior year of high school, Larios planned to finish the season and graduate before going to Mexico to try out for a soccer club there. However, at the beginning of the season, he suffered an ankle injury which resulted in him missing the majority of the season and putting a halt to his plans. Since he could not play at his full-
est, Larios did not try out for any soccer club, but worked for a year as he rehabilitated his ankle. Larios applied and was accepted to Cal State Chico. However, one of Larios’ closest friend and teammate, Alexis Nunez, convinced him to try out for the Panthers. After speaking with Coach Ben Cooper, Larios made the decision to attend Chaffey to play soccer instead of going to Chico where he had no intention to play. Larios’ decision, however, was also influenced by his family. He said he is extremely close to his parents, three siblings, and paternal grandmother. He said he is dependent on his family and is accustomed to seeing them on a daily basis, so it would be a difficult transition to be on his own. It is, however, a transition he looks forward to in the future. Larios, a math major, said he would like to get a scholarship to a university to play soccer, but wherever he goes he would like to dorm to help him become more independent. “Extrañaré su compañía, estar ahí todos los días, la comida,” Larios said. “Mi abuela.” Larios said he will miss his family’s
company, seeing them every day, the food, and his paternal grandmother. His grandmother, who lives with his immediate family, has played a significant role in his life. His parents worked full time when he and his siblings were growing up, so she would take care of them all. To this day, he said, his 69-year-old grandmother is looking out for him and making sure he is doing well. Whenever he goes out with his
friends, Larios said, she waits up for him until he gets home before going to bed. Larios said he’s going to miss her and loves her a lot. “La voy extrañar,” he said. “La quiero mucho.”
ASHLEY MARTINEZ @am_lakingsgirl
MICAH RHODES Midfielder Gustavo Larios finished the men’s soccer season with 5 goals, and 1 assist.