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Pizza with the presidents page 3 Homeless art page 6 Theatre for Rent Page 9 Dream Act: Pros & Cons Page 10 Water polo coach retires Page 12

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Assistant Coach Stevon Thomas observes scrimmage plays with some defensive players during summer school football class. The former Panther defensive star later played for Northern Arizona before joining the Chaffey coaching staff this year. Thomas died Oct. 31.

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ssistant football coach and Panther alumnus Stevon Thomas died in the early hours of Oct. 31 from unknown causes. He was 23. “We gave the players Monday to reflect a little bit on it, and we really didn’t really do anything other than make that announcement,” Coach Carl Beach said. “The next day we just tried to redirect that energy and emotion on what he would of wanted us to focus on which is to go out and play hard.” Thomas, who began his football career as a Cougar linebacker at Norco High School, was in his first year coaching here for the Panthers. As a member of the Cougars, he set a school record with a 155 tack-

les his senior year, which resulted in his being awarded the Mountain View League and CIF Division V Defensive Player of the Year award. He also led the Cougars to three CIF title game appearances before he graduated in 2006. Upon graduation, Thomas turned his sights to the Panther football program and continued his stellar career by playing for Beach’s squad in the 2006-’07 seasons. He earned first team All-Foothill Conference honors as a sophomore and received a scholarship to play at Northern Arizona University where he served as team captain his senior year. “Stevon was a little bit short and undersized, and he had to make up the difference with tenacity and will,” Beach said. “He did make it up because he was that

kind of player. Whatever he lacked in size he definitely made up for it with will and character.” Beach said Thomas represented the best of what Chaffey offers: a successful student-athlete who received a scholarship to move on. “He was basically a model for that.” Thomas became an assistant coach for Pacific High School in San Bernardino in 2010. He then returned to the Panthers but in the capacity of an assistant coach. “We were going through some real coaching changes defensively, so I thought it would be a good fit for him,” said Beach. “He’s played here so he knows our level and I thought he would bring some energy and he did.” Continued on page 11

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Presidents help ﬁll appetites, answer questions

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ree pizza was not the only benefit offered to students who attended “Pizza with the President” on Oct. 26. The event invited students to join Chaffey College President Dr. Henry Shannon, ASCC President Richard Berlo, staff, and ASCC leadership for an assembly, in which they were given the opportunity to ask the presidents whatever questions they desired. The diverse audience of students took full advantage and begun to fire out questions. Both Shannon and Berlo were eager to answer each question clearly and directly. No question was too small or unimportant to be answered. Anything ranging from registration dates, fees, parking, construction, lack of seating in the cafeteria, grades, employment of professors, and much more were answered both by Shannon and Berlo. Both answered questions dealing with the financial situation of the school. When asked about the cutting of classes, Berlo was optimistic and encouraged students to take the numerously-offered accelerated classes.

“Yes, we are cutting full-term classes,” Berlo said. “But there are other options available to the students.” In regard to cutting programs, such as theater, music and athletics, Shannon was careful not to make any promises, but recognized the necessity of having those programs. “I try to be as comprehensive as I can to make sure that we can keep all the programs up and running,” Shannon said. “We are trying to do as much as we can with what we have.” Shannon directed some specific questions to the appropriate staff members in attendance. For example, a student who inquired about registration dates was directed to the Dean of Counseling, Dr. Lori Waite. Waite explained the registration process. “The very first day is priority registration (for legally mandated groups that must have registration the first day),” Waite said. “The second is for continuing students that are randomly assigned appointments based on the number of units completed, then new students, then returning students (those with inconsistent semester attendance).” Kassondra Cannon, art major, felt com-

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Student President Richard Berlo and President Dr. Henry Shannon both sat and discussed current issues that are happening on campus with students.

fortable asking several questions during the event and encouraged other students to take advantage of the opportunity as well. “They could get as many questions as they want answered,” Cannon said. Shannon explained the importance of

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Students studied poems about the beauty of nature, by William Wordsworth, and poems about feeling satisfied in life, by Robert Frost and Seamus Heaney. Coinciding themes among the poems were how humans are co-dependent with nature and how work can lead to a satisfying life, yet with regret and a longing to do more. Readers were able to read into the symbolism of these poems and discuss with each other what they personally got out of the poem. Poetry inspires readers to think critically about what they are reading and shows them how writing can be an outlet, a way to express themselves, or a way to look back on experiences and reflect. The discussion lit that spark.

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Chaffey calls the White House

Obama pitches new student loan plan

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plan to make college more affordable was announced and discussed Oct. 26, in a media conference call with The White House, titled “We Can’t Wait.” Details of the plan were discussed and a proposal was made by the Department of Education that would help lower student loan monthly payments. “Ensuring that every student has access to a quality and affordable college education…has been a priority for this president,” said Melody Barnes, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. “This has been a priority because this president knows that getting a post-secondary education is important for economic security and to make sure that students are available and ready for the jobs of tomorrow.” An improved income-based repayment (IBR) plan will go into effect July 1, 2014, reducing the limit on a monthly loan payment from 15 percent of the payer’s income to 10 percent. At President Obama’s realization that student borrowers need this change much

Students’ dreams deferred:

The poor economy doesn’t only affect loan payments. It is also putting into question major life decisions and dreams among young adults. •77% of young people ages 18-29 either have or will delay a major life change or purchase due to economic factors: •44% delay buying a home; •28% delay saving for retirement; •27% delay going back to school/getting more education or training; •26% delay changing jobs/cities; •23% delay starting a family; •18% delay getting married. sooner, the Administration proposed a “Pay As You Earn” plan that would push this to begin as soon as 2012, reducing monthly payments for an estimated 1.6 million student borrowers. About six million borrowers have to pay more than one payment a month, and this complexity puts them at a greater risk for default. Beginning in January 2012, borrowers will be able to consolidate their loan payments into one payment a month. Repayers who take advantage of this in January will also receive a 0.5 percent

reduction on their interest rate on some of their loans, lowering their monthly payment and saving them hundreds of dollars. The Department of Education and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have come up with a project called “Know Before You Owe,” which hopes to better inform students about financial aid and loans. This would ideally help students see more clearly what financial aid they are

eligible for, allow them to quickly compare universities and what financial aid they offer, and help students manage their loan debt. “We believe that student lending should be about making lives better, not about making lives worse,” said Raje Date, Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. “And that’s what we want to make sure, that the cost and the risk of student loans are clear to students before they take on that debt.” These executive actions may be the beginning steps to a better economy and a more easily attained education. Reducing and consolidating loan payments, along with helping students better understand financial aid and loan debt before they sign up for it, could increase the number of people able to earn an education. “We know people can’t wait,” Barnes said. “That’s why we’re not waiting to try and do everything we can to make college more affordable, because we recognize it’s important for individuals.”

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Disability Programs & Services slam dunks awareness DESIREE TOLI

endors set up, popcorn popped, speakers spoke to students, and the Campus Center East quad transformed into a basketball court for the annual Disability Programs and services awareness fair, held Oct. 25-27. Despite the threat of rain and cold weather, the event went on as planned. Scheduled every year in October, disability awareness month, the fair has faced its share of weather challenges. In previous years, the event has been forced to move in its entirety into the DPS office. The first day brought showers and gray skies. Vendors included Casa Colina, The Department of Rehabilitation, Inland Empire Health Program, Omnitrans, Ms. Wheelchair Pageant, Rolling Start Inc., and Open Doors Now. The groups set up tables in the DPS office and hallway, above Student Activities in the Campus Center East. The event began at 10 am on Oct. 25. Curious onlookers walked through the hallway and spoke to representatives of local organizations. Everyone who participated in the event got the chance to enter raffles and receive a lunch catered by Chipotle and funded by the learning development center. People left the first day of the event at 2 p.m., holding bags full of brochures, pens, candy, and numerous other free goodies. Despite the first day’s weather and forced relocation, the event was already a success. The second day of the fair brought a contrast to the first, with sunny skies, a new group of vendors, more food, more raffles, and a basketball court set up in the middle of the quad. However, this basketball game had a twist. The Rolling Bears, a wheelchair athletic association, invited students to try out a game of basketball in wheelchairs. With the Rolling Bears players on the sidelines, students took up the challenge of rolling up and down the court, completing passes, and shooting from the wheelchairs. After a few stumbles against nearby trash cans (and each other’s chairs), players began to thrill to the unique basketball game. The Rolling Bears play in the Southern California Basketball Conference and have

won five conference championships. In 2002, the Rolling Bears became a nonprofit public benefit corporation called the Rolling Bears Athletic Association (RBWAA). This is the first year the Rolling Bears have participated in Chaffey’s disability awareness fair. Stage vendors were again set up in the quad for the fair’s second day. One table that particularly interested students was hosted by The Guide Dogs of the Desert, an organization who brought a few highly-trained sight dogs to interact with the students. These included large Poodles, Collies, and other companions that help provide independence to the blind. The companion dogs laid around sunbathing while students adored them. Since weather was not an issue on the second day of the fair, students who may have been uninvolved on the first day were attracted on the second. “A lot of students are asking questions, not just students with disabilities themselves, but who maybe know someone,” Vanessa Sapien, outreach coordinator for resource and development center, Parents Place, said. “I’m really happy with the event. I think being able to have it outside brought out a lot more students,” Adrian Perdue, DPS counseling apprentice, said. As on the first day of the event, lunch was provided for students who participated. With a stamp sheets signed by vendors they had visited, students received food donated by Chipotle, the DPS staff and the Learning Development Center, an off-campus branch of DPS. The third day of the event was dedicated to even more vendors and guest speakers. Arman Khodaei, Kristen Connors and Melvin Pasley each spoke about life with disability. Understanding and empowering individuals with autism was the message of Khodaei, 26. Khodaei spoke about signs of autism, characteristics, and helpful ways to connect with autistic individuals. He encouraged all students, autistic or not, to do more. “Go beyond your comfort zones,” Khodaei said. “Truly learn.” Conners is president of the Ms. Wheel-

chair Pageant, a non-profit organization that recognizes the accomplishments of women who use wheelchairs as means of mobility. Conners spoke about the organization’s recognition and honor of women who accomplish community services, and the struggles of dealing with issues of the American Disability Act. The Ms. Wheelchair Pageant was founded in 1972 and has since been adopted in 30 states. Pasley, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and founder of the Disabled Veterans SCUBA Project, spoke to students about scuba diving with a disabling condition, such as paralysis. Pasley’s program, designed for both veterans and non-veterans with physical disabilities, enables them to scuba dive with specially-trained trainers and adapted scuba equipment. He focused on the benefits of scuba diving for people with mobility disabilities and encouraged all students to test their limits. Pasley explained that scuba diving may seem dangerous for someone who cannot walk on land, but it actually is not. “Stop focusing on what you can’t do,” he said, “and start focusing on what you can do.”

KELLY BOWEN Sophomore Andrew Ruiz tries basketball from a new angle at DPS Awareness Fair on Oct 26.

“Go beyond your comfort zones. Truly learn.” —Arman Khodaei

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PossAbilities Rolling Bears basketball team rep assists Lacy Burtz play wheelchair basketball.

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GARY BYRD

Photography major Gary Byrd.

GARY BYRD

The orderly and tidy character of many of the homeless tents testify to an attempt to make life normal.

Many homeless individuals are veterans and display flags such as this one in the space they occupy.

military. He enrolled at Chaffey intending to study nursing but was turned around in his first photography class, Photo 10: black and white photography. During that class, Byrd took up a challenge by his instructor to take pictures at a Mary J. Blige concert and was astonished when a security guard guided him onstage to get close-up photographs. A military veteran himself, Byrd noticed a Day Center for the homeless in San Diego, where vets could congregate, shower, and get information, help, or a meal. Since then, Byrd has become immersed in his “Homeless Project.” Byrd has learned that in Rancho Cucamonga, despite the work of the local churches, the homeless are pretty much on their own. Taking his courage and his camera in hand, Byrd has hunted for encounters with the homeless, sometimes for days at a time, and has produced a body of work documenting the neatly kept tents, their occupants, even their dogs and families. Among the people Byrd met were an elderly woman and her middle-aged son, a military martinet who kept the cleanest

of tents; “Popeye,” who was as friendly as his smiling portrait; and a young twentysomething with a vet who had befriended him. Among the local homeless, Byrd found there were family, friendship, and routines that included going out to earn some cash. “They’re not all good,” Byrd said, “but they’re not all bad either. Like the rest of us, they are all different. They didn’t choose to be homeless, but they did choose not to steal and rob.” Byrd sees his role as a photographer who can provide information about what most of us do not or will not see. His hope is that the Day Center he has seen in San Diego can be built here in our community, perhaps through grant funding. “There are a lot of homeless people here we need to help.” Byrd said. “If you give them some opportunity, they’ll build from that, get educated, get jobs, become more productive.” But first, people have to know what’s here. That has become Byrd’s personal mission — to create knowledge, to photograph the camouflage houses and the people who live in them.

Hunting camouflage houses JULIE COSGROVE

he photography student approached the shrubbery warily, as the leaves slowly revealed his target: a wellhidden, well-kept tent, neatly stacked with camping equipment and food. “Camouflage houses,” the student calls them, tents housing homeless residents, hidden in the community that surrounds us. Student Gary Byrd has been searching the roadways from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino, Redlands to Riverside, hunting for the opportunity to take pictures of the homeless who shelter in the shrubbery, hidden right under our noses. “We don’t see them because we don’t want to see them,” Byrd said, “but they’re there. A lot of them are wearing t-shirts for the USMC, marines. About half of them I’ve met are vets.” Byrd has photographed and gotten to know these denizens of the outdoors in his “Homeless Project,” which began as an assignment for his Fine Arts Photography class. Byrd grew up in Detroit, Mich., but settled in California after serving in the

Set up in a freeway underpass — often out of sight, especially for those not choosing to look — homeless individuals’ tents are guarded and made secure by dogs.

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GARY BYRD

Above: Popeye, a homeless veteran, poses with his bicycle. Below: Mary is one of the homeless individuals that inhabit the Rancho Cucamonga area.

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Candy, cars highlight ‘Trunk or Treat’

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Dia de los Muertos KIRA OCHOA

The Car Club set up spooky Halloween decor throughout the lot.

IAN WAGSTAFF

he third annual Trunk-or-Treat was hosted Sunday, Oct. 30, by the Car Club. Members of the Car Club and other clubs as well as members of the community parked their cars in the Automotive Building’s parking lot and opened their candy-filled trunks to young trick-ortreaters. Children and parents alike came dressed in various fun and scary outfits, from princesses to zombies. One parent even came dressed in full Storm Trooper armor. Sherm Taylor, the Auto Club’s advisor, was amazed at Trunk-or-Treat’s turnout. Car club members reported that almost 500 people attended the event. “We wanted to provide something for the community,” Taylor said. “The kids are future Chaffey students, and we want to make their first visit a good one.” The day was likely a good one for many of the children who attended, given the amount of candy and great costumes. Particularly brave children and parents went through the Haunted House set up inside the Automotive Building. “The Haunt,” as it was called, was built and run by the Car club with help from the Anime, International, Spanish, and Dentist clubs. Inside were six very dark rooms for guests to walk through, dodging ghouls in the shadows and spiders hanging from the ceiling — a very simple but effective set up. “I thank all the clubs and all the people that came out for all the support,” Donavan Caver, auto tech major and president of the Car Club, said.

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Theatrical make-up teacher Michelle Bierman paints student Mary Baker’s face at the Day of the Dead celebration on Nov. 2 outside of the Wignall.

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Halloween celebrators showed off their unique cars by covering them with Halloween decor.

KIRA OCHOA

Free candy was handed out as guests walked around.

he Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities continued to gather family and friends to remember, celebrate, and honor loved ones who have passed away. The celebration took place on the Wignall Patio on Nov. 2. The celebration was brought alive by a performance from the campus Jazz Band. Some students and faculty member sat around enjoying the music, while others browsed the various booths that had been set up. Pan dulce (Mexican sweetbread) was provided for students to decorate with frosting, and face-painting was done by Michelle Bierman, theatrical make-up instructor, as well as some of her students. “This is a good event. The face painting is pretty cool,” Andrea Ortiz, Spanish Club member, said after getting her face painted. As part of the Day of the Dead tradition, the Spanish club created a community altar in honor of Pancho Villa. The altar was filled with candles, pictures, and other decorative ornaments. All students were welcome to bring a picture of a loved one to set on the altar. “The altar is an honoring to call back the spirit of the dead,” said Michelle Bernardino, Spanish Club member.

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The Puente Club also created its own altar, which they decorated with traditional Mexican ornaments: sugar skulls, religious candles and empty liquor bottles. Margaret Sosa, a special guest, demonstrated her art for the event — papel picado. Papel picado is the traditional Mexican art of perforating paper, which can then be used as colorful banners to adorn the major holidays. A 23-year veteran at papel picado, Sosa shared her craft throughout the celebration. Baked goodies, Mexican wedding cookies, skeleton sugar cookies and donuts were all available for purchase from the Radiology Program. For those who didn’t have a sweet tooth, bracelets were sold as well. The Dia de los Muertos celebration was primarily sponsored by the Wignall Museum and ASCC, with contributions from other clubs. This is the third consecutive year the event has taken place on campus. “Dia de los Muertos is a perfect time to stop and remember those who passed away. It’s a way to bring them back at least for a minute,” said Pedro Munoz, Puente Club president. Smart phone users can take a picture of the QR reader to see more:

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Theater for RENT K

MARISA POPE awika Opunui, Chaffey alumnus and a worker at the Success Center, is set to play Tom Collins in the upcoming production of Rent. Opunui was part of three shows while he was a student at Chaffey and wants to be a Theatre Teacher in the future. He has a personal connection to the play. “We’re doing RENT,” Opunui said. “I can’t believe I’m actually part of this show. I knew that I had to be a part of it when I saw it on Broadway. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do.” Opunui’s experienced everything KAWIKA OPUNUI that his character is going through, from seeing friends die from HIV to dealing with the stigma that comes with being homosexual. Opunui’s character, Tom, is an AfricanAmerican teacher who was expelled from MIT. Tom’s love interest is Angel Schunard, played by Seth Salsbury. The two meet on Christmas Eve and eventually fall in love. Over time, Angel helps Tom cope with having AIDS by bringing him to an AIDS support group. Salsbury is neither a current nor a past student, but after hearing about the open auditions from a friend that was on crew, he tried out and is ecstatic that he got the role. “This cast has come together as a family faster than any other cast that I’ve worked with,” Salsbury said. “That’s the greatest part of in the show.” SETH SALSBURY These cast members understand that the show they’re participating in is very controversial. Both Opunui and Salsbury hope that their audience will leave the show with a newfound understanding of the diversity of all people, whether they are black, white, gay, straight, striped or spotted. “I hope that people come not knowing what they’re in for,” Opunui said. “I want the show to expose them to homosexuals, drug addicts, HIV... to all of these things, but still the love that is within the people facing these hardships.” Although Rent is set in the 90s, Opunui and Salsbury feel that many of the issues are still prevalent, so they want the show to help people to grow and become more open-minded. RENT will run Nov. 10-12 and 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. and will have one matinee show Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.

JOE WORRELL

The cast of RENT prepares for their big show on Nov. 10 through 19 in the theater directed and choreographed by Christa El-Said.

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Opinion

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Dear opponents of the DREAM Act: Are you also opponents of higher education? SICHEN HERNANDEZ

ov. Jerry Brown signed AB 131, or as it is more commonly known, the “California Dream Act,” on Oct. 8. The acronym DREAM stands for the “Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors.” Although many are upset that the DREAM Act passed, I for one am not. To me, this bill signifies an immense opportunity to be able to pay for my higher education. I was three years old when I, my mother, older brother, and cousin immigrated to California from Mexico City. A year later, I started kindergarten. It was there I faced my first challenge as an immigrant: I did not understand, speak, read or write English. Although it was difficult to begin with, my bilingual class helped me become fluent in English. High school entailed both positive and negative aspects to my status. I joined the California Scholastic Federation and yearbook, and I was flute section leader in marching band my senior year. However, when senior year came around and it was time for college applications, once again I met a challenge. At this point I did not fully comprehend what it meant to be an AB 540 student, an undocumented student. The application itself was not a problem. It was the realization at the end of senior year that I was not going to be able to pay for my education through financial aid like the rest of the students. Not many people, even high school

counselors and teachers, are aware of what AB 540 students are. Therefore, they do not fully comprehend what information needs to be given to such students. This misunderstanding and misinformation is not appealing to the student who is fighting an inner battle with themselves and cannot decide whether or not to tell someone of their situation. I did not tell anyone of my status as an AB 540 student, not even my closest friends. I felt ashamed about a circumstance that I had no control over. Of course, no one even realized I was an AB 540 student. Because I associated myself with Honors kids, seeing as how I was one myself, and because I was involved on campus, I did not fit the unfortunate stereotypical portrait of the immigrant Latino student who speaks with a thick accent and does poorly in academics. I ranked number 10 in my graduating class, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 4.1, and I was accepted to UCLA. Although I should have been confident about my future, I was uncertain, scared and lost about what to do after graduation. After graduating, I planned to attend UCLA. However, since I was unable to pay for my tuition and other expenses, I took a year off school while I figured out what needed to be done. I made the decision to continue my education at Chaffey College. I realized that it was not a bad decision, it would save me money and I could live at home and help my family. My experiences at Chaffey have been both positive and negative. Academically I have flourished, but there is always the

Against the DREAM Act: Is it really what California needs? STEVEN OLSON

igned in by Gov. Jerry Brown, the DREAM Act is a bill that both exposes and creates more loopholes in our immigration system, a governmentmandated system that, in all honesty, is failing. The DREAM Act contradicts the idea that we are trying to allow immigrants who are here illegally to get a Californiafunded education without residency, without proper citizenship, and without actual proof that they are moving in the direction to become a citizen. The DREAM Act in theory is a good idea, but in reality fails to be as thorough and concise as it is made out to be. The bill states that, up to the age of 35, anyone who claims they came here before the age of 16 can apply for amnesty, but anyone who is

undocumented could claim they have been here for that duration of time. The DREAM Act relies heavily on the idea that applying students will attempt to become American citizens, when in reality they are only given conditional lawful permanent resident (LPR) status if they have been physically present in the United States for at least five years and were younger than 16 when they first entered the country. 6 years after attaining it, LPR residency will be taken away and its former holders will again become undocumented students with a degree they cannot use. California is buried in debt beyond comprehension. We as Californians will be passing this debt from generation to generation, and the last thing we need in such a position is to keep adding to our growing debt.

uncertainty that I may have to take the next semester off due to limited funds. This in turn delays graduating and transferring. Although it will not take effect until January 2013, the DREAM act will allow many students like me to pursue higher education without the pressure of having to pay tuition and fees out of pockets. Chaffey is more affordable and closer to where I live, but I face other challenges. Since I currently do not receive financial aid, I must pay my expenses out of pocket. Because I do not have a driver’s license or a car, I ride the bus to school. It can get a bit time-consuming. I am currently taking 13 units and holding a part-time job. On campus, I am an

officer for Phi Theta Kappa, secretary of the Associated Press, and president of the first-ever support group for undocumented and unprotected peoples at Chaffey College: I.D.E.A.S. at Chaffey College. To the DREAM Act opponents: I understand the frustration of today’s economy, but if I didn’t reveal that I’m undocumented, you would say that I deserve to have financial aid because of my academic successes, so why should my status change that? I am not alone. There are 25,000 others who graduate high school each year and feel frustrated. To us, the DREAM Act is a major step toward our dreams and aspirations.

ANDREW PORTILLO

October of 2009, but nearly a 5% increase from January 2001. Similar statistics show that for every job opening there are 4.6 unemployed workers. Currently, there are 14 million people unemployed. Even if all jobs were suddenly filled, 11 million would still be out of work. Then there is the cost of the war on terror. As of September 2011, reports say the cost of the war is $2.5 trillion — not to mention the significant amount of American and civilian casualties that have torn families apart. Even while this article is being written, the news reports 13 Americans and 4 Afghans were killed by a suicide bomber in Kabul, Afghanistan, in war paid for by you, the tax payer. Tuition costs are also a concern, as they leave many students in debt. Due to cuts to funding for higher education, tuition costs in public universities throughout the nation have risen this year, by an average of 7%. Cal State tuitions are now $6,521 but are still below the national average of $7,186, while UC’s are at $13,200, well above the national average of $9,185. California community colleges like Chaffey saw a 37% increase in tuition this year but still remain the lowest at $1,119, compared to the national average of $3,288. Lastly, there is the worry about the large number of homes being foreclosed. RealtyTrac, a firm that collects data on foreclosures, reports that 1,498,490 homes have been foreclosed so far this year. The figure is up from 1,000,000 in 2010. The foreclosures are forcing many to lose money they have invested and, in a worst-case scenario, become homeless. So now you have to ask yourself: Are the reasons behind the Occupy movement just or not?

An occupation worth your consideration

any believe that the reasons behind the Occupy Wall Street movement are just, while many others believe otherwise. Recently, Republican presidential contender Herman Cain criticized the movement, calling the protesters “jealous.” House majority leader Eric Cantor called movement groups “mobs” who have pitted “Americans against Americans.” On the other hand, Senator Bernie Sanders said the protesters are shining a light on one of the most serious problems facing the United States — the greed and power of Wall Street. Before deciding whether the reasons behind the Occupy movement are just or not, it is important to understand some of said reasons. And to do that, research must be done. In October 2011, the LA times reported that the Congressional Budget Office released a study confirming one of the main arguments protesters use for occupying — a rise in income inequality in America. The study found that in the last 30 years the after-tax income of the top 1% of the population grew by 275%, four times more than the rest of the top 20% of the population. Meanwhile, 60% of the middle class saw a 40% increase. And the poor, the 20% with the lowest incomes, saw a mere 18% increase. The study also confirmed that unfair tax policies and the growth of the financial sector are main factors contributing to the widening gap between the rich and the rest of the population. Another problem that protesters have made a key focus is the high rate of unemployment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate is at 9.1%, a decrease from 10% in

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Sports

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Women make a run at the post season SPENCER BRUNO

In their head coach’s final home game, the Lady Panthers honored Jim Dopf the only way they know how, with a 14-6 win over El Camino that punches their ticket to the Southern California Playoffs. The hard-fought first period ended with Chaffey up 4-3 and saw sophomore goalkeeper Kim Waller make a beautiful save in the closing seconds to keep it that way. After that, the Lady Panthers’ defense went to work. Waller held the Warriors scoreless in the second period and watched her offense score two more times, doubling El Camino’s score with 6-3. Led out of halftime with Dopf’s traditional, “One-two-three-DEFENSE!” huddle-break Chaffey added four more goals in the third period and three more in the fourth to secure their 20th victory. El Camino found the back of the net in the final seconds, after a cheap time-out by their head coach prolonged a game that was already out of reach. “I am just glad we won,” said Waller. “I don’t care how many goals they score against me as long as our offense scores more on our opponents’ goalie.” The Lady Panthers were led by sophomores Dallen Coulter and Jaci Cochrane, both of whom scored five goals apiece. Four of the seven losses the Lady Panthers have suffered this season have come at the hands of the best teams in the state, and all in October. On Oct.1, Dopf’s squad fell to No. 1 ranked Cerritos in the San Diego Mesa Tournament, 14-12, then again Oct. 12 by a score of 8-7. Prior to facing Cerritos a third time this season, the Lady Panthers fell to No. 2 ranked Long Beach, Oct. 19, 8-5. The

Julie Bertagna prepares to take a shot at goal in the last home game of the season against El Camino on Oct. 26.

ladies’ most recent loss came on Oct. 22 against Cerritos in the Long Beach Tournament — another nail biter at 8-7. “We have lost four games against two of the toughest teams in the state,” said Dopf. “All of those games have been by three goals or less, so in my opinion we have battled hard and can beat either one of those teams. We have just yet to do so.” According to Dopf the Lady Panthers have heart, play, and work hard. “That is why we are where we are this late in the season.” Having finished the season 20-7, and having doused their head coach in ginger ale, the Lady Panthers now could have a shot at revenge in the Southern California Playoffs on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Linebacker Danny V. Reyes performs a defensive drill where he follows directions given by Assistant Coach Stevon Thomas during summer school football class. Thomas died Oct. 31. Funeral services will be held Nov. 12. DARLEINE HEITMAN

Panthers mourn Coach Thomas Continued from page 1 He was given the role of defensive linebacker coach and was called upon to deliver a successful season for the Panther linebackers. Sophomore Danny V. Reyes was one of the players who grew close to Thomas in his first season. “I was just completely and utterly shocked,” said Reyes about finding out the news. “I was at a loss for words and once it settled in I kind of broke down. The major-

ity of the defense broke down.” Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12 at noon at St. Mel’s Roman Catholic Church, 4140 Corona Ave, Norco. “Me personally, I know I’m going to carry a lot of the stuff he taught me on to the next level and throughout my life,” Reyes said. “If I could speak to him one more time I would just say, ‘thank you. Just thanks for everything.’ ”

Field goals even Panther’s record at 4-4

SEVANNY CAMPOS

DARLEINE HEITMAN

n an overtime victory on Oct.22, the Panthers football team overcame two straight losses to beat L.A. Harbor 16-13. The Panthers began the game as they begin every other, taking possession quickly. The Panthers held off the Seahawks for most of the game. Unfortunately like many times before the Panthers were unable to hold the lead throughout the fourth quarter. The Panthers held the Seahawks 7-6 at the beginning of the fourth quarter. A field goal by freshman Joey Cejudo gave the Panthers a 10-6 lead. Unfortunately the Panthers would soon have to play catch up as the Seahawks quarterback Brandon Edwards made a 24-yard pass to Josh Brown for a touchdown, taking the lead 13-10 with five minutes left on the clock. Just before the two-minute warning, Cejudo made a 34-yard field goal to tie the game 13 even, and the two teams headed into overtime. In true Panther fashion the defense was able to prevent the Seahawks from scoring during OT. After four plays and a negative of 4 yards, Cejudo went on the field and

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scored a game winning 46-yd field goal. With the victory at L.A. Harbor the Panthers headed toward Moorpark the next week. Coming fresh off the win against the Seahawks the Panthers faced the Moorpark Raiders on Oct. 29, looking toward avenging their second loss. Unfortunately the Panthers fell short losing 27-17. The Panthers did not score until the a third quarter field goal by Cejudo gave them three points on the scoreboard ending the third quarter, 24-3. Looking to catch up in the fourth quarter, the sophomore quarterback Charles King made a 12-yard touchdown pass to Markeis Lavette, cutting the lead to 24-10. The Raiders responded to the Panther TD with a 42-yd field goal by Edward Ruhnke, stretching their lead to 27-10. Refusing to give up, the Panthers finished the game strongly. Quarterback King connected on a 19-yard pass to Lavette for another Panther touchdown. But that still left them 10 points shy as the game ended 27-17. After a home game Nov. 5, the Panthers next obstacle is an away game to Antelope Valley on Nov. 12, the last game of the regular season.

Sports

thebreezeonline.com | Nov. 7 2011

One last hoorah for Coach Jim Dopf

DARLEINE HEITMAN Toasting with sparkling cider the Lady Panthers celebrate with Coach JIm Dopf on his retirement from coaching water polo after 37 years. Dallen Coutler described Coach Dopf as a “caring coach” because “he cares about the game and the academics.”

SPENCER BRUNO

fter nearly 40 years of coaching water polo, Panthers head coach Jim Dopf is set to retire at season’s end. Dopf coached his final home game on Wednesday, Oct.26. Lucky for Dopf, the game was a 14-6 victory over conference rival El Camino. A Chaffey alumnus, Dopf started his sports career in the 1970s, playing for the Panthers in 1971 and ’72. Shortly thereafter Dopf played just down the road at Cal Poly Pomona, where he earned a B.S. in physical education. Dopf coached five years at Riverside Community College before having the opportunity to come back to his alma mater, an opportunity he jumped at. ” I played here as a student, a long time ago, but nonetheless I played here,” Dopf said. “So when I got the chance to head back to my alma mater, I did so willingly.”

Dopf has been coaching the Chaffey Women’s Water Polo team the last nine years, and the men’s team the previous seven — before giving way to Brandon Spalding, a West Covina High School graduate who is married to Dopf’s assistant coach, Jennifer Moon-Spalding. Since Dopf’s arrival, he has been named the South Coast Conference Coach of the Year numerous times, and the Lady Panthers have never been out of the top 10, currently finding themselves ranked No. 7 in the state and in third place at 20-7 overall (5-2 in the conference). Even Dopf is surprised how well his team has played this year. “To be honest, I thought this to be one of the weakest teams I have had,” Dopf said, “but they have gelled together and become one. Over the years I have had some of my most talented teams derailed by infighting, which was unfortunate. Some girls just don’t get along, and that reflects

in the water.” Sophomore Dallen Coulter, whose 78 goals this season are among the lead in the state, attributes her development as a player and her love for the game to her coach. ”Dopf has been wonderful,” Coulter said. “He is very caring and even though he is our coach and loves to win, his concern for our academic success always has come first.” That’s important for someone like Coulter, who is hoping to major in either nuclear, electrical, or mechanical engineering — possibly at George Washington University. Many of Dopf’s former players have gone on to be successful in areas outside water polo, but some have followed in his footsteps. “I know of about eight or nine former players of mine that are currently head coaches at high schools, and that gives me the greatest pleasure,” Dopf said. “To know they had enough fun and enjoyed the

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game as much as I do to continue their careers in coaching, that is what makes this all very special to me.” But it has been the time and long hours Dopf has put in over the years that has ultimately helped him decide when to hang ‘em up. “I am out almost every day during the season — watching a water polo game, scouting and recruiting players. It becomes exhausting sometimes.” Dopf said. “The fact is I am getting old. Jenn Moon is ready to take over. She is the best assistant in the world and deserves her shot.” Though Dopf isn’t yet planning to leave his post as swim coach, Panthers’ water polo won’t be the same in 2012. The Lady Panthers find themselves in the Southern California Playoffs for the first time since 2008, as Dopf hopes to end his career with a State Championship and a trophy that has eluded him for far too long. It all starts Tuesday, Nov. 8.