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October 3, 2011
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Chaffey’s own prepares for fight
Food Pantry helps those in need page 3 DREAM Act discussion at Wargin Hall page 5 What a (Club) Rush page 6 Road Trip Nation visits Page 8 Parking in the dirt —and paying for it Page 10 PHOTOS: CHRISTINA SEPULVEDA AND DARLEINE HEITMAN
Danny Martinez employee at Chaffey College, running on the track to train for his upcoming feather weight boxing match on Oct. 13 at the Orange County Fair Grounds.
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anny Martinez isn’t one to fall through the ropes. For those who are unfamiliar with him, Martinez is a school employee at the Rancho campus. He has been employed with the school for a little over three years, and has worked with the aeronautics building, the auto-tech lab, and information services. He may seem shy and timid at first, but there’s more to Martinez than what meets the eye. What people don’t know about Martinez is that outside of school he is a featherweight boxer. With 84 wins under his belt, Martinez hasn’t kissed the canvas yet. “You’re not depending on anyone. It’s just you.” Martinez said of the sport. “Whatever you put into it, you’re going to get out of it.” Raised in Azusa in a family of eight, life at home wasn’t always so nice for Martinez. Besides getting bullied by his six sisters, Martinez grew up with both parents suffering from drug addiction. Fortunately, Martinez’ mom was able
to overcome her addiction by finding God, and has since been able to watch her son become the well-known boxer that he is now. Martinez discovered boxing at the age of 15, with the support of his cousin and his uncle. He has had some rough fights in the ring, to the point where there’s blood on his gloves after knocking someone out. “I’m always nervous before I fight, but when the first punch comes everything is out,” Martinez said. Regardless of the situation, Martinez always congratulates his opponents out of respect for a good fight. Martinez trains three hours a day, six days a week. He can sometimes be seen running the track at school. Martinez’ way of relieving stress is to hit the gym. He has trained closely with the best that there is in boxing. Wild Card Boxing Club, Martinez’ training gym in Hollywood, has been home to some famous MMA fighters. Martinez has gone far with boxing. He competed in the finals of the 2004 Olympics in Salt Lake City, representing the west coast of the United States. Unfortu-
nately, he lost on points to the east coast representative that year. “Everyone has a plan till they get hit, Martinez said. “I always tell myself, don’t get dropped.” When Martinez isn’t training, he’s playing the drums with his two bands. He says drumming helps him with boxing, because of the rhythm and timing. One of Martinez’ goals is to one day have a teen center, so kids who might otherwise be on the streets have somewhere to go. “Children are our future,” Martinez said. “The kids need a place of escape where they can get all their stress out and not think about problems at home.” Regardless of how many times Martinez has been in the ring, he always gets nervous before a fight. He has had second thoughts about boxing because he doesn’t like hurting people. Danny’s next fight will be on Oct. 10 at the Orange County Fair. Tickets are $35-45. For ticket information contact Martinez’ Assistant Manager Vivienne Ramirez at (909) 868-8453 or the Orange County Fair Box Office.
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Czarina Cruz, Nicaise Ketcha, and Silvia Medina work the chemistry club booth at Club Rush on Wednesday, Sept. 21. See page 6 for full coverage of Club Rush. Paid Internships Available The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (H.A.C.U) is currently accepting applications for its 2012 National Internship programs. Interns are being sought for spring and summer 2012 to work for federal agencies and corporations. Eligible students must have a 3.0 G.P.A, be authorized to work in the United States and be graduating May 2012 or later. The GCC will be holding an information session on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. All majors are welcome to apply. Interns receive $470550 per week plus airfare to and from internship site. Housing is arranged by H.A.C.U. For more information or to apply visit the HACU website. Hispanic Heritage Month The Associated Students of Chaffey College (ASCC) will present a celebration of Hispanic Poetry featuring professor Leona Fisher and her Latino literature class on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m near the Campus Center East at the Student Activities Lounge. Purchase Student Discount Tickets Discount tickets for movie theaters, theme parks and more are available at the bookstore. Students can purchase the tickets at the customer service window using their student ID. To be eligible students must have paid their college services fee. Ticket prices are subject to change. Tickets vendors include: AMC and Regal theatres, Raging Waters, Knott’s Berry Farm, the San Diego Zoo, Scandia, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags and Legoland.
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Coffee Night Coffee Night will be held at the Chino Campus Quad from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
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Blood Drive Chaffey College Student Health Services will hold their annual fall blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Rancho Cucamonga Campus Bookstore parking lot. For more information call (909) 652-6331.
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Free Student Handbook Planner Students can pick up their free Student Handbook and Day Planner while supplies last in Student Activities on the main the Rancho campus. The Handbooks are also available at Admissions at the Fontana and Chino campuses.
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Disability Awareness Fair Disability programs and services will present vendors such as Guide Dogs of the Desert and Better Life Mobility Center on Tuesday, Oct. 25, Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27. One God , three traditions A discussion on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam will be held on Wednesday Oct. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. it will moderated by professor Ryan Falcioni and guest speakers Dr. Gary Gilbert, Dr. Elizabeth Bingham and Dr. Amir Hussain will be in attendance.
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Vet center honored — twice HANNAH COLLETT
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he Veterans Resource Center on campus is something that many students may not be aware of, but it serves more than 400 returning soldiers each semester. The center provides its students with a strong support system and a unique sense of community — the kind of community that may only be understood by those who have experienced the difficult transition from military to civilian life. The center also gives veteran students access to important resources such as peerbased advice, guidance, networking and information about programs and services that were designed specifically with veterans in mind. The efforts of the center are not going unnoticed. Recently the center was honored by Janice Rutherford, San Bernardino County Second District Supervisor, with a county resolution plaque. County resolutions acknowledge people and organizations who are working to have a positive impact in their community. Sometimes the requests for acknowledg-
ment come from county residents; other times they come from agencies, cities, churches, and other organizations. “I applaud Chaffey College for having the foresight to open a veterans’ resource center on campus,” Rutherford said. “The center provides our brave veterans with a convenient place where they can get information about the resources and services they earned through their service to our country.” Less than a week after its submission to state assemblyman Mike Morrell, a request for state recognition was approved — this in addition to county recognition. ”I wanted to honor Chaffey College Veterans Resource Center because of the valuable services the center provides for our veterans,” Morrell said. “Our service men and women have sacrificed so much to protect our country and keep our families safe. The least we can do is support services that can help these men and women transition back home.” Veteran’s Center Supervisor C. “Mac” McDonald was obviously elated with the double recognitions. “Forever and always,” McDonald said, “this place will never be shut down.”
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The Veterans Resource Center, now recognized by both county and state, offers assistance to student veterans.
Food pantry offers students a hand-up through donations DESIREE TOLI
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single mother with two children faces the challenge of providing food for her family on a daily basis. But in today’s economy, where jobs are scarce and opportunities are dwindling, the challenges of feeding a family on limited income is no longer exclusively an issue just for single parents. The need for life necessities today has spread to ages, classes and colors. Sponsored by Student Activities and the Associated Students, the Food Pantry has begun to serve students in need of relief. In its first semester, the Food Pantry pledges to provide non-perishable food for current students in need. According to Student Activities Director, Susan Stewart, the pantry’s motivation is to hand out and hand up, while respecting the dignity of each student in need. “I could not be more proud of ASCC and Student Activities for taking on this important endeavor,” Dr. Sherrie Guerrero, vice president of Instruction and Student Services, said in a Sept. 16 email to faculty and staff. “I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed food or resources already.” The student lounge at the Fontana campus hosted the first food distribution to students on Sept. 15. With a current Chaffey
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I.D. and a print-out of classes, students are given bags full of non-perishable food items. One bag is given to each person on every distribution date. Two dates, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17, are currently scheduled for distributions. At campuses across the state, tuition hikes and income losses challenge nearly everyone. Need is in demand, from the student facing tuition fees, costly books, and the need for food and basic needs, to the faculty staff member trying to feed his or her family. The pantry hopes to provide a hand up to any student in need. The Food Pantry is supported by donations of both food and finances from faculty and students. Any non-perishable food items in good condition are accepted. All items are inspected and expired or damaged food is not given out. Students and staff members can donate all year in Student Activities. Any donation, no matter the size, is accepted. As Stewart said, need is need, and the idea is to serve that need as long as there is one. The Food pantry caters to both the desire to give and the need to receive. The next distributions are set for Oct. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fontana campus. All those in need are welcome. For details, contact Stewart at Susan. stewart@chaffey.edu, or (909) 652-6591.
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Dream Act discussed at Civics Club meeting STEVEN OLSON
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he Civics Club rallied up 25 eager and anxious minds into Wargin Hall on Sept. 28 for the hotly debated subject of undocumented students and college attendance. The discussion was moderated by political science adjunct instructor Luis Bohon, with unbiased factual background information describing and explaining California State Assembly bills AB 130, 131, and 540. AB 540 grants eligible students in-state tuition rather than having to pay out of state tuition. Put into perspective, in-state tuition at Chaffey is $35 per unit and out of state tuition is $249 per unit. There are currently 501 AB 540 students enrolled or applied in the calendar year 2010-’11. AB 130 is a bill that would allow for undocumented students to be qualified under AB 540 to receive private scholarship toward their college education. The debate in the Wargin Hall, however, was not concerning AB 540 or AB 130, as both bills are already in effect in California. But AB 131, also known as the California Dream Act, was at issue. The measure
would allow qualified students to receive government assistance in the form of financial aid. And while it has passed the legislature, the bill has yet to be signed into law. Jorge Garavito, senator of the Associated Students, argued the pros of passing the Dream Act. “Education is a civil liberty and civil right,” he said. “Without an education a man is susceptible to the tyranny of a government.” Garavito presented his argument that there are 2,600 students who attend a higher education institution, and only five percent of California’s total budget would be used on this. The opposing side of the debate was presented by John Corfee. “Although this is a great humanitarian effort, at this time specific to California passing of the Dream Act, it is really not practical and it is unfair for the residents (of California) to compete with,” Corfee said. Corfee argued just as many critics of the dream act have. “It would undermine our current immigration laws and can possibly encourage illegal immigration,” he said. Gov. Jerry Brown has until Oct. 8 to sign the Dream Act or veto the bill.
Hispanic internship program on agenda
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s students go through life they must make decisions that will impact their future. With opportunities lurking at every corner, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program (HNIP) is one of these opportunities in life that students should not let pass. HINP’s main purpose is to recruit college students for a paid summer or semester-long internships, including travel and housing accommodations, through federal agencies or private corporations throughout the United States. With this opportunity students are able to gain hands-on experience in majors such as hospitality, public affairs and other health related fields. Students interested in pursuing success in their major through HINP must meet eligibility requirements — including a minimum 3.0 GPA, eligibility to work in the United States, completion of the freshmen year of college before internship begins and they must be enrolled in an associates degree program. For further information students can attend a workshop held at the Rancho Cucamonga campus Tuesday Oct. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m or go to Chaffey.Edu/GGC/Calendar and click on HACU National Internship Program.
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A subject close to the heart of many students
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Chaffey bookstore offers “Save The Tatas” shirts and gift items whose profits help to finance cancer research.
ctober is here, and with it comes more than just candy and costumes. It is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Rancho campus will host a cancer information day on Monday, Oct. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the MACC building. Students will be able to get information
on breast cancer, and meet people that either have gone through it, or have helped a loved one cope with the disease. The event will be staffed by two registered nurses who will be able to provide some answers about cancer and offer informal health counseling. Students will also be given details on other cancers such as testicular and lung cancer.
Transfer time for students looking to further their education JOSE CAMACHO
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tudents who are planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university to further their education are advised to attend the annual Transfer Fair on Oct. 6. The Transfer Center will be hosting 38 representatives from various colleges and universities. Local universities such as Cal State San Bernardino and Cal State Fullerton will be expected to attend as well as private universities such as Cal Baptist and Trinity Law. The school representatives provide students with answers to any questions students may have and offer information regarding their campus. Not only has the Transfer Center provided help to students who want to transfer to a university, but they make it easier for students to obtain scholarships and grants just by going online to the Chaffey College home page. The Transfer Center’s web page features a calendar that has dates regarding upcoming field trips to different universities in which students can attend workshops to help them fill out their college applications. The Transfer Center’s web page also gives information on Transfer Partners, which is an agreement between Chaffey College and various universities such as La Verne and Bellevue universities that guarantee students transferable credits. The Transfer Fair will be a great opportunity for students who are looking to transfer or to have questions answered and a good source to gather valuable information. This upcoming event will be held at the Sports Center courtyard on the Rancho Cucamonga campus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Features
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What a Rush
Students enjoy free food while exploring various club options at this semester’s Club Rush event in the Quad on Sept. 22.
JOSEPH WORRELL
The sumo bot competed against six different teams. ities, and the Bookstore were the main sponsors/host of the The objective of each match was for the robots to try and event. The Chaffey Foundation, Financial Aid, and numeral Poly’s Mini Sumo Bot Competition winner was push each other out of the ring, the one who succeeded ous student clubs also cooperated. out for display at the engineering club table during won the match. Despite the fact that the Engineering Club “It’s nice that the bookstore helped pay for some of the Club Rush on Wednesday Sept. 22. No, the sumo was the only team that was not affiliated with Cal Poly to expenses, considering we buy our books from them,” said bot is not a wrestler in a big diaper it is a robot built by the enter the competition, the Chaffey club won first place. Taiar Baghdoyan, middle eastern studies major. engineering club. If the Engineering Club was not of interest, there were Club Rush was definitely an enjoyable break from “The sumo bot was designed in a couple days and it many other welcoming clubs set out in different booths. class for the students. Everyone seemed content browstook about three to four days to build,” Michael Smick, Club Rush provided the students an opportunity to explore ing through the different booths, bonding with others and president of the Engineering Club. said. most of the clubs available in campus and join the one that enjoying the free food and desserts. arose the most interest. Each booth had something different to offer and there was something for almost everyone. “Club Rush is cool idea. It’s a nice way to figure out which club you want to join, since all the clubs are in one place,” said Corinne Adams, ASL and English major. An estimated crowd of 350 to 400 students who patiently waited in line were served a free taco lunch, beverages, and dessert. That was in addition to small snacks and promotional giveaways that most of the clubs offered, and a free raffle that all students were KAREN YORK KAREN YORK welcome to enter. Philosophy Club members talk to potential members during Club Rush. ASCC, Student ActivCar club members exhibited automotive parts at their Club Rush booth.
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JOSEPH WORRELL
Left: Sophomore Joel Constantino interviews peer Lupe Alatorre on the Chaffey radio show that broadcasts on AM 1630 every Wednesday. from 4 to 5 p.m. The show can also be heard streaming live on the website at www.chaffey.edu/broadcast/. Right: A mixing board controls audio levels for the Chaffey Radio program.
Raiders of the lost art: radio broadcasting DANIEL MORENO
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s there are many mediums of art for students to express themselves by, one that is commonly forgotten is the art form of radio broadcasting. Radio is much more than a hyperactive person yelling into a microphone or a disc jockey playing the newest and hottest songs. Radio is a business to some and a lifestyle to others. Radio is communica-
tion, and communication is art. Camilo Ramirez, film major, is currently enrolled in a broadcast course. “When you get into broadcasting you realize it’s just not TV. It’s anything that relates with communication,” Ramirez said. Art is all about communication, whether it’s on a corporate, commercial level or on an independent level. Communication is all around the campuses. Art is all around us.
Large amounts of commitment and concentration go into the production of a radio broadcast. Like a painter with a blank canvas, a radio host or a disc jockey start their broadcast off with a blank window of time, then they puzzle together audio segments and organize them to create a show. A show will consist of varied genres of music as well as live commentary on whatever subject the radio host chooses.
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By the end of a radio broadcast, the listeners have actually witnessed the production of an art — an art that is very much complicated yet beautiful, like some of our world’s most complicated works of art. So while you speed down the highway and surf the radio station channels, keep in mind that what you hear isn’t just music or isn’t just some boring talk show. What you’re hearing is the art of communication.
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Roadtrip Nation visits Rancho campus
CHRISTINA SEPULVEDA
Student Jonezy said she was excited Roadtrip Nation came to Chaffey because, “ It gives students a chance to know what is out there and think about their futures and careers.”
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oadtrip Nation parked its Green RV on campus Sept. 21 as part of the fall college tour. The vehicle was covered with the dreams and hopes that students have for their futures, written all over it in chalk. As they grow up, most young people experience pressures from their families or society to one day become something along the lines of a doctor, lawyer or cop. However, there are those who want to take a less traditional route and pursue a passion that society doesn’t consider normal. Such young people’s aspirations are often met with hesitation when presented to those close in their lives. In contrast to a society that defines who
you are by what you do, Roadtrip Nation attempts to define what you do by who you are. Roadtrip Nation is a movement. The purpose is to bring a message of non-conformity and individuality to students. The mantra of the movement is “Self-construction, rather than mass-production.” The movement was started in 2001, when three friends spent three months on the road talking to individuals who make a living out of following their dreams and doing what they love. Since its beginning, the Roadtrip Nation team has interviewed the CEO of Starbucks, QuestLove from the Roots, the CEO of JetBlue, CNN News Anchor Soledad O’Brien, and others. The movement has grown tremendously — it now boasts an eight-season TV series
on PBS and three books. Roadtrip Nation’s main goal continues to be helping people find their own path in life. One such person is Pablo Guillen. a “roadie” (the term used for a team member of Roadtrip Nation.) “I didn’t know what I wanted to do,” Guillen said. “I was being pushed by society, my parents and friends. I wish someone would have sat down with me and told me that it was okay to be confused. I wish I had had this opportunity. This is the stuff dreams are made of.” For the duration of its visit, the Roadtrip Nation RV was surrounded by students chatting with the roadies about their experiences on the road. The on-lookers seemed intrigued and excited, particularly when presented with a sign-up sheet for those who wanted to
become part of the Roadtrip Nation team. Arie Richardson, sociology major, was one of the many who signed up. “I’m a total risk taker. It sounds fun and definitely challenging,” Richardson said. “I will apply every year until I get to go where I want to go.” Roadtrip Nation is currently accepting applications to be on the next season of the series on the show’s website, www.roadtripnation.com/apply. Hannah Johnson, a veteran roadie, had some advice on what it takes to be one of the few selected. “Be yourself,” Johnson said. “Be open and genuine. It’s more about who you are and what makes you, you. Be open to adventure and be willing to grow as an individual. This is about getting the opportunity to meet the people who inspire you.”
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Ebe acknowledged each of the persons involved, and gave a brief description of what each person’s contribution had been. Ebe then spoke briefly about the Review itself. “We’re so proud to be on our sixth issue. This literary journal has brought so many wonderful artists together,” Ebe said. “It’s amazing what these people produced.” Immediately after the ensuing acclamation, Ebe invited some of the poets to take the mic and read some of their work. Some of the poetry read is featured in the latest volume of the Review, while other material had been written especially for the occasion. People began interacting with each other humorously as parents “ear-muffed” their children during the more risque poems. After the poetry reading “The Slator Sisters” finished their set, and were immediately followed by the next group of per-
formers, the band, “Teleplay.” “Teleplay” ended the night of entertainment, stirring the crowd with their “Killers”-like music turning the event into a dancing frenzy. Artists, contributors, readers, writers and even the children danced the rest of the night away in celebration of the new release. The journal itself is a collaborative effort, combining different types of art into one collection that includes poems, short stories, creative non-fiction, photography, graphic art and fine art. Promoting literature and fine arts, the journal is published by the students and faculty of Chaffey College. The process of creating the volume gives students a chance to learn about the publishing industry. The Chaffey Review Vol. 6 is available online, at chaffeyreview.wordpress.com. The publication is currently accepting submissions for Volume 7.
Review Volume 6 release party at Wignall
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Dr Rick Smith, psychologist, poet, and musician, reads one of his works at the release party for The Chaffey Review.
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he Wignall Museum played host on Sept. 23 to a celebration of The Chaffey Review Vol. 6 release. The catered party’s entertainment consisted of live music, poetry reading and even a craft table. Free and open to the public, the event was a way of introducing new readers to the book and thanking supporters of previous volumes. The evening began with a performance by the local band “The Slator Sisters.” The group featured two female lead singers/ acoustic guitarists, backed up by drums, bass and electric guitar. The band immediately gained the attention of everyone with their beats and harmonies. The evening moved along with Chief Editor, Jules Ebe, taking the podium and introducing the staff members of The Chaffey Review.
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Criminal Justice major Yvette Johnson utilizes the services of the Extended Opportunity Program to work on her education plan for the upcoming semester, while Fashion Design and Business Management major Daisjenae Dorsey waits to meet with her advisor to make her education plan. DARLEINE HEITMAN
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VIOLET CANALES et in motion in July 1969, the EOPS program provides lower income students with financial, academic, and personal support. EOPS, also known as Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, is a statefunded counseling program. It is aimed at supporting students whose educational or socioeconomic backgrounds might not allow them to effectively attend college. The program offers a range of resources, including priority registration, transportation assistance, orientation to college classes, and money for books. Academic, career, and personal counseling are also offered to benefit students. There are 12 different staff members assisting current EOPS students. Their goal is to enhance self-esteem, encourage pride and motivate students — ultimately enabling them to effectively identify and pursue their goals. “This semester we are servicing 812 students, [and] possibly 100 more in spring 2012.” EOPS counselor Ernesto Rivera said. The ultimate objective of EOPS is completion of a certificate program, receipt of an associate degree, or transfer to a fouryear university. EOPS also holds informational workshops regarding financial aid, scholarships, grants, and university transfers. The next such workshop will cover financial aid and university transfers, and will be held on Oct. 12. Students must sign up to attend. A listing of more workshops can be found at www.chaffey.edu/eops. To be eligible for EOPS, students must be enrolled full-time, be eligible for BOG waiver A or B, and must not have completed more than 48 units. Along with these requirements, students must meet one of additional criteria posted on the website.
What is your purpose? We believe that God created you for a purpose. You may not know exactly what that purpose is but you know it exists and you know college can help you discover and live it. That is what more than 5,000 students do every day at CBU. Students from across the the world travel here to prepare for careers as diverse as electrical engineering, music, applied theology, and nursing. With more than 100 majors and concentrations to choose from, you’re sure to find one that equips you for success in your career and, more importantly, in your calling.
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Opinion
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Don’t freak out, it’s just a card! KATIE LOYA
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Parking tickets are left in official envelopes for offending students.
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No sign, no permit, big problem
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AUBREY COLLINS sn’t it nice how students are not required to have a permit to park in the dirt because it is, after all, dirt? Oh wait…even though it is an unpaved overflow parking area, students will get fined for not having a permit. The dirt lots should be a place where students can substitute paying $40 for a parking permit with taking a long walk to class, but instead the large majority of students who are at Chaffey striving to save money any way they can are being forced to either take a three-mile hike to their car or buy a parking permit.
urns out the new My Chaffey Card is not so bad after all. Despite the circling gossip and complaints about the new form of financial aid, it’s really not as bad as it seems. Since the school decided to disperse financial aid in the form of a card this year, some students have not been too thrilled. Concerns about the card’s fees and fear of its supposed inability to pay bills, withdraw cash, etc. have had students on edge. These fears are understandable, but are no longer necessary. So stop freaking out. The website www.mychaffeycard.com clearly states that a 50-cent fee will only be incurred when the card is used as debit. Meaning just use it as credit and you’ll be fine, because no fee equals happy students. If taking out cash is your worry, don’t. You can take cash out with ease at any
ATM machine. As far as fees go, if you take cash out of a Higher One ATM machine on campus, no fee is applied. However, as with any other bank card, using the Chaffey card to withdraw funds from a foreign machine incurs a charge — $2.50. Paying those pesky bills is also no problem. The card is capable of paying any bills that you might have. Since it’s a MasterCard, you can use the card to pay bills online or even by check. To pay with check, just go to the online bill payment link on the website and Higher One will send the company of your choice a check. To pay bills online or over the phone, simply enter your card’s information as you would with any other card you might use. So calm down. It’s really no big deal. The new card is not a scam to take your financial aid money. It’s just a card waiting to be swiped.
Oh, and did I mention there are no signs in the dirt lots warning students about this rule? A student who will remain nameless received a ticket for parking in the dirt, and that wasn’t his first that week. This student received his first ticket for parking in a parallel spot near the field where he thought it did not require a permit. Then, conscious of the lack of a permit, the person parked in a dirt lot, only to get a surprise ticket in a lot with no warning signs. Students should not have to pay to park their car in a distant dirt lot. Classes are being cut. Tuition has been raised. Isn’t that enough?
ILLUSTRATION DJ HUGHES
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thebreezeonline.com | Oct. 3 2011
Panthers’ soccer yields mixed results H SPENCER BRUNO
ome cooking continued Friday afternoon Sept. 23 as the men’s soccer team found themselves defending their home turf as they have all season long. Locked in a heavyweight battle with the 10-time Foothill Conference Champion Rio Hondo Roadrunners, the Panthers were able to keep their perfect home record intact after salvaging their first conference game of the season with a 1-1 tie. The Roadrunners got the scoring started with a first half-goal against freshman goalkeeper Erik Zamudio, taking the early momentum. It continued that way until sophomore forward Jorge Ramirez came to the rescue. Ramirez found the back of the net late, scoring the team’s lone goal to pull the Panthers even. “It felt great to get my team back in the game,”Ramirez said. “Especially against a championship caliber team like Rio Hondo.” Zamudio picked up an assist on Ramirez’s goal, once again his work between the pipes that saved the Panthers from their second loss of the year. The freshman goalie had six saves on seven attempts in 90 minutes of play. “Today was a tough game, but I am glad we at least escape with a tie if nothing else,” Zamudio said. After scratching and clawing to a tie the Panthers are an impressive 3-0-2 at home and 6-1-3 overall. The Panthers begin a three-game road trip out to the desert on Oct. 4 to face the College of the Desert at 4.p.m. and they won’t return home until Oct. 21 against Victor Valley.
As for the Lady Panthers, they showed once again why they reached the regional playoffs last season. Another one of Chaffey’s sophomore forwards was a star after Malea Mullikin flashed her jersey No. 23, all over the field, totaling five goals in the women’s 6-1 torching of Rio Hondo. “I can’t remember the last time I scored this many times in a single game,” Mullikin said. “All that matters is the win, and to contribute like I did today means a great deal to me.” Freshman defender Jasmine Medina also got in on the action, scoring the only other goal for the Lady Panthers. Unlike the scoring five of the six goals scored by Chaffey were assisted by different players, making it a full team effort that was reiterated by their coach. Head coach Grace Cutrona, who is fresh off her 2010 Coach of the Year honors, loved the effort by her team not just against Rio Hondo, but all season long. “Today was a great all out team effort, but that is nothing new for this team, Cutrona said. “We have been doing this all season long and it even dates back to as far as last year after reaching regionals.” Freshman goalie Gisselle Valiente wasn’t tested much. Stopping both goal attempts kicked her way Friday, posting a shutout for the sixth time this season. Since suffering their first lost of the season at home against El Camino back on Aug. 30, the Lady Panthers have reeled off seven in a row and push their record to 8-10 on the season. With their first conference win of the year they will also travel to the desert Oct. 4 continuing conference play at 2.p.m.
In the game on Friday Sept 23 against Rio Hondo Angie Herbst fights to win control of the ball, beating out two players with her headbutt
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Long Beach took the second set, which tied it up at one-a-piece. Errors were committed for both teams, but they were able to capitalize on the many opportunities that were presented. The lady panthers were able to take the third set by a score of 26-24, which put them up 2-1, but the Vikings were very vocal throughout the entire contest.
At times this affected the play of the lady Panthers and cost them the fourth set (26-24) and set the game in motion for the final curtain call in the fifth set. Todd displayed her consistent play and brought out all the stops in the final set as she was able to lead her team to victory by taking the victory in the final set by a score of 15-12.
KIRA OCHOA
Volleyball team gives the Vikings long faces
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he lady Panthers volleyball team sent the Long Beach City College Vikings’ ship sailing as they defeated them in a tight contest on Sept. 21. No lead ended up being safe as both squads battled all the way to the five complete sets. Long Beach began the first set in a strong fashion as they gained an eightpoint lead (13-5) in the early stages of the match. Led by the strong play by sophomore outside hitter Breana Todd, who had 24 kills in 37 attempts with six serve aces and six blocks, the ladies were able to go on an 8-1 rally that tied up the set at 17 all. Chaffey was able to edge out the Vikings in the first set by a score of 25-22 and only needed to two more set victories to win the match. The next four sets were anything but dull as the largest lead of the night for both teams was only five points. “They’re a good well coached team with a focused defense,” Head Coach Larry Chowen said about the Vikings. The lead was constantly traded back and forth throughout the rest of the sets as
LA’SHANAY JAMES
Volleyball team celebrates after scoring against the Vikings of Long Beach City College on Sept. 21.
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“She’s a really good athlete but sometimes we see her make a mistake and she gets down on herself,” Chowen said about Todd. “But she didn’t do that tonight because she realized that the mistake is history and the future is in front of you and she played with the future in front of her.” Todd, who is a graduate of Rancho Cucamonga High School, knows that there is up’s and down’s in the world of sports. “I think I was just on today,” Todd replied. “You have your off games and on games and I think today was just one of my on ones.” The ladies had a total of a combined 65 kills in 133 attempts with only 18 errors and 65 team digs. Freshman outside hitter Samantha Marquez had 17 kills and setter Celci Bakos had 30 setting assists. “This was the first night that we showed character when things have been tough,” Chowen said. “We made some errors but we didn’t live with them and were able to get back into the flow.” The lady Panthers next host the Rio Hondo Roadrunners in a Foothill Conference game this Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m.
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thebreezeonline.com | Oct. 3 , 2011
Overtime is enough time for the win SEVANNY CAMPOS
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he Panther football team needed to redeem themselves. After a loss to Saddelback Sept. 17, the team was heading into its third home game of the season against the Ventura Pirates, a team which was coming off a 48-0 victory before facing the Panthers on Sept. 24. The Ventura game did not start in favor of the Panthers. The defense started slowly but quickly gained momentum and forced the Pirates to punt the ball on the first drive of the game. Unfortunately, the same could not be said about the offense. With a depleted offensive line and an injured quarterback, the Pirates tackled sophomore quarterback Jamar Calhoun in the endzone for a safety and a 2-0 first quarter lead. “We got issues,” Coach Carl Beach said. “Our execution during the first half was horrible. The center play. The snapping over the head. We must have spent three or four series in our own five-yard line.” Beginning in the second quarter, the offense came through as Calhoun connected with an impressive 64-yard pass to sophomore wide-receiver Del Wilson for a Panther touchdown. Following the extra point by freshman kicker Joey Cejudo, the score was 7-2 with 12:33 to go in the first half. Chaffey held the lead for only a minute, however, as the Pirates responded with a touchdown of their own taking the score to 9-7 with 11:12 left in the quarter. With about four minutes left in the half, the Pirates managed another safety on sophomore quarterback Daniel Laugen, which made the score 11-7. Right before the end of the first half, the Panthers suffered a horrible loss when sophomore wide receiver turned running back Tyrone Brantley had to be taken off the field on a stretcher. “We had just moved him to running
back because we were depleted there too,” Beach said. “He’s a fast kid. Unfortunately he broke his ankle and is done.” The Panthers ended the first half of the game with a field goal by Cejudo, making the score 11-10. Beginning the third quarter, the Panther defense prevented the Pirate offense from gaining momentum. After failing to score in the beginning the of the second half, the offense gained a touchdown on a five-yard run by freshman running back Joey Legere, making the score 17-11. The Pirates responded with a touchdown of their own, which alternated the lead back to them at 18-17 to end the quarter. Beginning the fourth quarter, the Pirates made another touchdown to move into a 25-17 lead. They maintained the lead for most of the quarter and when the clock hit the two-minute mark, the crowd began to loss hope in the Panthers ability to tie the game. With 1:28 left on the clock the Panthers reminded everyone they were still in the game with a pass from Calhoun to freshman wide-receiver Tim Diaz who ran nine yards for the touchdown. As the Panthers lined up for the two-point conversion, the crowd was silent in anticipation and hope. Calhoun made the snap and ran into the goal line tying the game at 25 all. In overtime the Panther offense failed to score after two attempts. The defense prevented the Pirates from scoring in their first drive. When the Pirates took possession for a second time at the Panther eight yard line, Pirate quarterback Matt Komans’s pass was intercepted by sophomore Danny Reyes and was returned for a 95yard touchdown to end the game 31-25. “Boy we lucked out of this,” responded Beach. “It was good that Danny was able to do it because he’s been a hard worker and a team leader for us. It was a great way to end the game.”
JOSEPH WORRELL
Running back Joey Legere carries the ball through Ventura defenders.
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JOSEPH WORRELL
Jaci Cochrane and Jordan Carmody share a light moment before L.A. Trade Tech match.
Jaci’s a busy woman in and out of the water MARIA MORALES
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product from Redlands East Valley High School, the water polo team, swim team, and a full-time college student are just some of the accolades that accompany water polo player Jaci Cochrane. The youngest of four sisters, 19-year old Cochrane is a sophomore student athlete. Following in her older siblings’ footsteps, Cochrane began competing in water polo when she was just 11 years old. She’s a busy person, balancing water polo, helping her mother with a day care business and being a full-time student. “My house is always full,” Cochrane said, describing how her house is when she gets home after tiring weekdays. She begins her Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. with water polo practice
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that lasts until about 7:30 a.m. She comes back at 12:30 p.m. for another round of practice, which lasts until about 3 p.m. Motivation and love for this sport is what makes her an excellent water polo player. She says that her full schedule and having to constantly adjust helps her achieve a constant balance. She has a series of emotions that run through her body before the start of every game, including nervousness, excitement, anxiety and adrenaline. But at the end of the day, Cochrane knows that her fellow teammates are there to play together as one and reach that plateau of a victorious season. “I like that you have to be working as a team at all times,” Cochrane said. “It’s never individual and all seven players count on each other.”