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Veterans Resource Center arrives
Gayle Rau welcomes and signs in visitors to the new Veterans Resource Center on Nov. 11. Sara Goding eterans Day honors and thanks all those who have served in the armed forces. This Veterans Day, more than 100 students and faculty celebrated the grand opening of the new Veterans Resource Center in the AD building. “We are currently finalizing the staffing plan to get the center open as soon as possible,” Dr. Lori Waite, co-chair of the Veterans Resource Center, said. The center will offer a variety of services for returning veterans including planning for an associates degree or occupational certificate, transfer help, and working with the Veterans Affairs to expedite paperwork for veteran’s benefits. The Nov. 11 ceremony began with Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, Dr. Sherry Guerrero, thanking the Veterans Response Team and all those who came together to help build the center. “It’s truly been a college wide effort. It’s about giving back to those that risk their lives to protect others” Guerrero said. “We want to make sure that we serve our veterans well.” Vicky Valle, instructional assistant of the Language Success Center, sang a
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heartfelt and inspiring “The Star Spangled Banner.” Governing Board Trustee and veteran, Paul Gomez, was the first speaker and shared his own military service experience and what it was like returning from Vietnam and going back to school. “I know you face a lot of challenges,” Gomez said. “But you have also learned a lot of discipline and hard work in the service, and it will only help you with your success at school.” His words of understanding and encouragement were followed by a generous donation from himself and his brothers of an American flag that was raised on May 30, 2005 at Pearl Harbor. Jerry Squyres, engineering major and former marine, spoke on what inspired him to join the marines and what it is like being a student returning from war. “I know when I was starting this process of coming back to school, I had so many questions and no one to answer them, Squyres said. “You can feel lost, like you don’t belong,” Squyres also shared about serving with all types of people from all walks of life. He stated that it did not matter where a person came from because they were all fighting
together. A bond formed that most people cannot understand, but that is unbreakable. “This is great because you don’t have to look around for a friend because they are right there next to you,” Squyres said. The doors opened to the sounds of bugler, Tom Laffey, playing “Reveille.” The Veterans Resource Center is arranged with comfortable seating areas and Internet access. “This is an outstanding testimony to Chaffey’s ability to promote student success and give our veterans a first-class system of support,” Superintendent President, Dr. Henry Shannon, said. Returning veterans have to go through various steps to receive their benefits and the Veteran’s Resource Center hopes to streamline the process and make it more efficient. “Veterans can come here and sit and relax,” Laura Rodes, veteran certifying official, said. “It is a safe zone. We’re going to have counselors on staff a couple days a week to launch Operation Welcome Home.” She also said that the center is open to anyone who wants to stop by and show respect and appreciation for the men and women who have fought for the freedoms enjoyed everyday.
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This week’s question: Will the recent CSU tuition increase lengthen your stay at Chaffey College?
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Xavier Cázares Cortéx (left) presented an installation view (above) of “The Frame That Frames The Framing Frame,” at California State University, San Bernardino in 2006. He hopes to brings his new exhibit to the Wignall Museum in January. ASCC meeting ASCC meetings will be held in Student Activities from 12:30 to 2 p.m., on Mondays, Nov. 22 and Monday, Nov. 29.
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Philosophy Debate A philosophy debate will be moderated by Ryan Falcioni on Nov. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the physical lecture hall. There will be several professors from different colleges debating the conception of God in the doctrine of Classical Theism and contemporary discourse. Campus photo show and exhibit Student photography will be shown at the Wignall Museum and in the Student Services/Administration Building. In addition What My Family Looks Like exhibit will be held in the Wignall Museum. Both art exhibits will be on campus starting on Monday, Nov. 29 and ending on Saturday, Dec. 4. Educational Opportunity Program Learn about applying for EOP on Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 3 to 4 p.m. in room SSA room 227. This program is designed to improve access and retention of historically lowincome and educationally disadvantaged students through admission and academic assistance. All students are weclomed to attend. Toy donations Student Activities is collecting new toys for children ages 2 through 12 years old for the annual “Night with Santa” program. The program benefits campus student families. Donations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Dec. 2 in the Student Activities office.
Business of Acting Come attend the Getting into the Business of Acting lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m., in CAA-211. The lecture will help students prepare for a acting carrier. Submit CSU and UC applications CSU campuses have received additional funding so most campuses are currently open and receiving applications for winter and/spring 2011. Students interested in attending a CSU or UC campus must submit their applications online no later than Tuesday, Nov. 30. Individual assistance and group workshops are available through the Transfer Center. Students attending Fontana or Chino can direct their questions to the Transfer Center representative available on their campus on Mondays from 1:30 to 4:30 in Fontana and Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 in Chino. Ceramic Sale The campus Ceramics Club will have a sale at the Wignall Museum on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. What to do with a major in Fire Tech. This innovated workshop will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., in the Global Career Center. Timi Hayward will lead the lecture. He will explain the dynamic options and benefits of majoring in Fire Technology. Students are advised to schedule appointments in advance by calling (909) 652-6511. Campus Closed In observance of Thanksgiving, all campuses will be closed from Thursday Nov. 25 to Sunday Nov. 28.
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• Nov. 4 – Misuse disabled placard – cited and released – Library parking • Nov. 4 – Danger to others – 72 hour detention – Student Health Services • Nov. 8 – Petty theft – athletic equipment taken by student – Stadium Parking • Nov. 9 – Battery – boyfriend/girlfriend confrontation – Business Education • Nov. 9 – Two incidents of vandalism – scratch on vehicles – Fontana campus • Nov. 9 – Petty theft – money taken from restroom dispenser – Fontana campus • Nov. 14 – Felony evade police officer, DUI driver failed to stop & ran three red lights – off campus • Nov. 15 – Possession of less than one ounce of cannabis – cited & released – Fontana campus • Nov. 17 – Student misconduct – report pending – Theatre Arts • Nov. 17 – Misuse disabled placard, possession of marijuana – cited & released - north parking lot • Nov. 17 – Vandalism – scratch on vehicle – Fontana campus *The complete Crime Log can be viewed at the Campus Police Department
Resume Workshop Learn how to write a resume on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. The resume workshop will teach the fundamentals of landing an interview and writing a cover letter. What’s your digital dirt? Find out how employers are using public information on the internet to screen out job candidates. Find out what to do when applying to that dream job on Friday, Dec. 3 at 12:30 p.m. Winter Concert The campus theater invites students and faculty to come to the Choral & Instrumental Winter Holiday Concerts on Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale for these productions beginning Monday, Nov. 29. Xavier Cázares Cortéz’s exhibition Students and faculty are asked to consider giving any amount towards installation of San Bernardino-based artist Some THING about nobody knowing ANYTHING for sure. Incentives are listed from donations $1 up to $500, so no matter what is given they will get something tangible in return. Help them meet their goal of $1,000 within 35 days. Contributions will not be collected unless the goal is met. All donations will directly contribute to the production set for Jan. 24 through March 5, 2011 at the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art. For more information call Rebecca at (909) 652-6493 or e-mail her at rebecca. trawick@chaffey.edu.
Extra credit canned food drive extended Christians @ Chaffey Club is collecting canned food until Thursday, Dec. 2. Professors are encouraged to award students who donate with extra credit. For more information contact Sadie Anderson x 6331.
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he photography department picked the winners of the 2010 Winter Photoshow. The show had more than 400 submissions for four categories. “We do the show twice a year. The first part is here on campus and the second will be in April at the Montclair Plaza,” Bob Markovich, digital media and photography specialist, said. The categories included novice, advanced, portfolio, and commercial. All work done since the summer semester was eligible for entry. The photography staff and adjunct instructors judge the photography. The judges based their picks on the idea, concept and execution of the photos. “If the image doesn’t have substance, creative Cokin filters rarely create that sub-
stance.” Markovich said. He also advised that relying only on the technical aspect does not necessarily create great photos either. It is about balance. The same is true for both the chemical and digital world of photography. Prizes included portfolios, film and photo paper. The first place prizes went to James Spicer, Philip Watson, Brandi Blair and BreeAnna Brothers. “The work was great. We had good interaction between the judges and we are excited to give the public a chance to see the work,” Ardon Alger, Faculty Senate President and coordinator of the show, said. Many of the photographs entered will be on display in the Wignall Museum, CAA building and the SSA building from Nov. 29 until Dec. 4.
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Photography Specialist Bob Markowich with some of the 420 Student Show entries being prepared for exhibit in the CCA, SSA and at the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art.
New curriculum model Future Teachers Club to increase transfers stands up to bullying JESSICA RUBIO
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he new transfer model may just make it a little easier for students to move on in their educational pur-
suits. The approval of State Senate Bill 1440 earlier this year also marks the approval of a new transfer curriculum. This could make it easier for community college students to meet requirements for transferring. The new transfer model curriculum defines a new pathway for students looking to transfer to a California State University campus. As yet, the University of California systems has not added the transfer model curriculum. If a student completes 60 units that are eligible for transfer, along with a transferrable associate's degree, then any CSU will guarantee the student admission with junior status. A minimum GPA of 2.0 will still be required, as well as 18 units that tie in with the student’s major. The curriculum will not change any degrees offered on campus. “This transfer model will basically give students credit where credit is due,” Dr. Sherrie Guerrero, vice president of instruction, said.
This curriculum frees students from repeating courses that are similar to those they have already taken at community colleges, but it does not necessarily guarantee students admission for their desired majors. “You will have priority. That does not say you will get into the program. You will still have to work for it," curriculum chairman Marie Boyd said. In short, the transfer curriculum will speed up students' progress through the transfer process, allowing them to more rapidly move up to any CSU. Right now the curriculum is still being reviewed, as its initial design has not been finalized. Geology, math, communication studies, psychology and sociology are some of the majors that are being reviewed by faculty. At least two majors will fall within the curriculum's scope by this coming fall: Communications Studies and Sociology. All community colleges will begin using this transfer model once it is ready. This new model will set a clear transfer pathway for students statewide, allowing them to both earn an associate's degree and to gain priority admission to a CSU.
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n response to the recent rash of gay teenagers committing suicide, antibullying campaigns have taken place on school campuses all across the nation. The Future Teachers Club recently held an event on campus in hopes to educate students on the problem of bullying. The seminar began with a screening of the documentary film, “Bullied” which details the story of Jamie Nabozny. Nabozny, bullied throughout most of his education in public schools from middle school to high school, had attempted suicide and ran away from home twice, all in an attempt to escape his bullies. In 1996, in a landmark case against his school district and school officials, Nabozny won a $900,000 settlement. His school district and school officials were held responsible for not taking the necessary steps to prevent Nabozny’s bullying, which prevented him from engaging in a positive learning environment. Following the screening, participants were asked to sit in groups and discuss their own experiences of being bullied, or being a bully themselves. Kim Ali, social sciences major, and President of the Future Teachers Club shared her own story of being bullied
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herself. A student of middle-eastern descent, Ali recalled how the events of September 11 caused her to have to transfer to a new school. Ali, a self-described future educator, said, “As a teacher’s club, it’s something we’ll have to face.” Monica Alexander, Future Teachers Club advisor and early childhood development instructor, helped coordinate the event. “Right now it’s a very pervasive topic. This is not a new topic,” said Alexander. Margaret-Suzanne Bell, a student and member of the Future Teachers Club, majoring in special education, said, “Bullying just doesn’t happen at schools.” Towards the end of the seminar, participants were asked to write down on sticky notes what they could do to help curb the rise of bullying in public. The sticky notes were then collected and redistributed, then read aloud by fellow participants. Some suggestions to prevent bullying and to help victims of bullying included, “stop being a bystander,” and to “be proactive, not reactive.” “I think we have more in common than we don’t,” said Ronyale Campbell, early childhood development major. For more information, visit www.tolerance. org/bullied or stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov.
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Cal Baptist guarantees students admission VIRGINIA LUCERO
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Group Shot: Tran Hong Dean of Technology, Cal Baptist, Terra Moya, Chaffey alumna and current student at Cal Baptist, Susan Warren, administrative assistant to the vice president of online services, Cal Baptist, Ted Meyer, director of enrollment services. Cal Baptist, Merritt Robinson, admissions counselor, Cal Baptist, President Henry Shannon, Dr. Sherrie Guerrero, and Eddie Sanchez, ASCC president and student trustee.
ceremony was held on Nov. 15 at the student center to welcome California Baptist University to the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. One of the benefits of the TAG program will enable students to be enrolled concurrently in both institutions. CBU will also provide advisors to guide students in degree requirements, course transfer and degree information. A Memorandum of Understanding document was signed by Superintendent and President Dr. Henry Shannon and Ted Meyer, Director of Enrollment Services at CBU. “We see this as win, win working with you,” Dr. Shannon said to the CBU representatives in attendance. Other representatives from CBU included Tran Hong, dean of technology, Merritt Robinson, admissions counselor and Susan Warren, administration assistant for online and professional studies. A May 2010 Chaffey graduate, Terra
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Moya, now a student at CBU, also spoke at the signing ceremony. After researching several schools she could transfer to, Moya chose CBU. “I chose Cal Baptist because it was easy to register,” Moya said. “I had no problem getting classes even though I registered in July.” Moya, a behavioral science major, also spoke about the scholarships that are readily available at CBU. Moya graduated with a 3.9 GPA, but a prospective CBU student need only have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 from all schools previously attended. Some students who also attended the ceremony included Eddie Sanchez, president and student trustee, Gabriel Sanchez, commissioner of inter-club council and ASCC senators, Charmaine Goodwin and Amber Yasin. “The reason we come to Chaffey is that we can get a route to a good university,” Gabriel Sanchez said. Jenny Dannelley and her staff are available at the Transfer Center to answer any questions about the TAG program.
Ceramics Club sells student creations
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he Ceramic Club sold handmade crafts produced by students and faculty at a pre-Christmas sale in the quad Nov. 16-17. Some of the ceramic pieces included handmade coffee cups, vases and plates. Prices ranged from $2 to $90. Proceeds go to the club, which is organizing lectures and workshops by professional artists. “The funds will be used to invite ceramic artists from different states to Chaffey to present workshops,” Club President David Arredondo said.
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Student-made ceramics were offered for sale by the Ceramics Club at a pre-Christmas sale.
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As tuition increases, students become concerned “I want tuition to be as cheap as possible. My parents are paying for my schooling, but I want to keep the expenses as low as possible for their sake.” EMMANUEL PRICE
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he California State University Board of Trustees has approved a five percent mid-year fee increase along with another 10 percent hike in fees for the 2011-12 school year. Next semester, in-state undergraduate students will pay an additional $204 dollars, graduate students $252, and teacher credential students will pay an extra $234.
“It will mean more classes at convenient times and ‘four-year degree’ means four years, and the net result will be costsavings to our students who won’t have to go on a six or seven- year plan,” said Jack O’ Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in the Golden Gate Press. The 23-campus system is no longer receiving the expected state funding, and the fee increase is compensation for budget cuts. In July, 2009 the Board of Trustees increased undergraduate, credential, and graduate fees for the 2009-10 year. In addition to the fee increase in 2009 cuts in enrollment and employee furloughs were still not enough to stop the approval of the increase. “Hands are being tied behind backs,” Chris Ward, undecided major said. He believes that there is not much a student can do in a time when the State of California is in trouble. “I am just going to school to play water polo,” he said. “I have gotten accepted to California State University San Bernardino and University California Riverside, and it’s expensive. I understand the 5-percent increase, but it seems like a private school where it costs $50,000 a year.” Associated Students Inc. Vice President of External Affairs, Travis Northup, suggests that the angry student should point the finger in the direction of Sacra-
mento. However, Northup believes that the students should argue the severe 10 percent increase. In 2009 angry UC students demonstrated outside a UC San Francisco board meeting, in opposition to the then 32 percent climb. A police officer was hit with his own baton, and police peppered about 15 protestors. UC president Mark Yudof proposed the “budget stabilization” measure and noted that the increase will expand financial aid for those who need it. In an open letter to California the UC president proposed plans to reform the university’s over-extended pension and retiree health programs. Yudof and his committee asked for $913 million from the state. It does not look like the 32 percent increase last year was enough, thus the proposed eight percent increase passed late last week, which was approved Nov. 18. Youdof says he would push for an expansion of the universities’ Blue and Gold opportunity plan, which grants qualified students paid tuition. Students who come from families that make $70,000 or less are covered by the program. A projected $180 million in annual revenue is expected. The community college system is funded differently. The Classroom Instruction Accountability and Improvement Act of 1988 was established to guarantee funding for California’s K-12 schools and com-
munity colleges. In 2002, collected data revealed that the community colleges were under-funded by $2.7 billion for over a decade. The state Legislative Analysis Office is recommending a fee hike of 54 percent. The cost per unit is currently $26 and would rise to $40 under that proposal. Still, California has the least expensive community college system in the country. “I want tuition to be as cheap as possible. My parents are paying for my schooling, but I want to keep the expenses as low as possible for their sake,” Katie Jones, cinema major, said.
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chaffeybreeze.com | Nov. 22, 2010
International Day celebrates culture and diversity JESSICA RUBIO
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nternational Education Week showed the diversity of cultures on campus. In honor of the week, International Day invited students to partake in the celebration. The event was hosted by the International Club and staff at the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, on Nov.16. The festivities started off with a parade of children from the child development center, holding up flags from different countries, and followed by two harmonious bagpipers, all of whom led up to the museum. From there a trail of tables were set, each one decorated colorfully with items from an individual country's culture. The Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Africa, Pakistan, Taiwan, Japan all had pamphlets, food, and friendly people at their tables to educate students about different cultural customs. The Spanish Club and International Club were both very involved in the festivities. They encouraged students to come to club meetings and learn about different cultures. “It sounded fun, I went to the first meeting and I liked it,” engineering major Edwin Reyes said of a Spanish Club meeting. Students were able to get henna tat-
toos, a popular form of art in certain cultures. Foods vendors also served students different cuisines of the world. As students enjoyed their food, they were presented with the “Beauty Among Cultures” show, in which western Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the United States all give a little taste of what defined their culture. “Beauty Among Cultures” highlighted clothing that represents each culture's heritage, using traditional garments. One student representing Asia performed a song in both English and his native tongue. Performers for Kenya and Asia sang for the audience as well. Dancing was another popular part of
the show; the Pacific Islands had a hula group perform the “Tonumaipe,” a traditional Polynesian dance. The performers also shared their methods of dancing with a few audience members. The food, table displays, and performances combined to make International Day a successful show of the many cultures that students bring to campus. “We live in a very global society, and this gives us a chance to see everyone’s culture,” President/Superintendent Dr. Henry Shannon said. “Our customs are unique and a way to understand them is to share so we can get a small taste of one another’s culture.” Shannon emphasized that “Chaffey is a global campus.”
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Clockwise from right Dr. Henry Shannon speaks to students about the diversity of the campus. Student Ali Umar dresses up in his authentic clothing to parade around the Wignall. Karen McIlvena and Jennifer Febor perform for a large crowd of students. John Anderson walks in style showcasing his heritage with clothing. Laura Burke performed the traditional Irish step dancing.
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International Day
Food , Fun, and Entertainment
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Clockwise from top: David Vriella and Tatiana Martinez danced a traditional Flamenco dance as part of the festivities. A vast number of different food from different parts of the world was offered for studetns including Chicken kabobs. Nubia Hallam performs a Polynesian dance routine in front of a large crowd.
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f you want to eat great food before or after classes, or even during those evening classes, there is a place for you. It is convenient and supplies most of your on-campus meals. The Panther Express features the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Sometimes it is tough to run to the bookstore to grab a bite to eat or purchase that scantron. Students often complained about the inconvenience of running to the bookstore or not having time to grab a bite in between the hike up the hill to their next class.
“I’m on this campus all the time, and one of the things I do is ask people, ‘What is there around here to eat? What can this campus offer me during my late hour classes?’” Tesia Foster, English major, said. The construction has been a shutdown for those students who work during the day and take classes at night. Many students are coming to realize that the food on campus is sometimes the only best food they get all day, whether it is a cup of coffee, a candy bar, or a turkey on multigran wheat sandwich. “I am very grateful for how the store was completed in such a short time. It truly
highlights the campus,” Denise Bermudez, Bookstore Accounting Assistant, said. “Many students questioned if the funds from which the building were created were from student fees or financial services,” Jared Ceja, director of bookstore & auxiliary services, said, Ceja proudly said that the funds were taken from the bookstore’s budget and zero dollars from student services or fees. Be sure to check out The Panther Express website for hours of operation. There are also convenience stores operating at both the Chino and Fontana campuses.
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Nancy Benavides and Vincent Garcia both are student workers at the new Panther Express
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Moving inspiration
chaffeybreeze.com | Nov. 22, 2010
Separation Anxiety at the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art Jessica Rubio
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y lung hurts,” Audrey Wollen said. Those three little words would change Leslie Dick’s life forever. They are the words that inspired the piece Dick shared with her audience on Oct. 10. In honor of its Separation Anxiety exhibit, The Wignall Museum had author and guest speaker Leslie Dick share a compelling performance. It was Dick’s first time delivering a performance like this. It took her eight months in total to complete her work. As soon as Dick began to speak, a photo of a red-haired, blue-eyed little girl was rendered on a screen for all to see. This girl is both Dick’s muse and the reason for her writing. This girl is Dick’s daughter, Audrey Wollen. One evening in the middle of August 2006, months before Wollen’s freshman year in high school, Wollen told her mother that her lung hurt. Wollen’s illness first showed itself as a lump under her arm. The lump became larger over time, until it reached to her rib cage and practically bulged out. Audrey Wollen was a mere 14-year-old girl when she was diagnosed with cancer. “If you have to get cancer, get a common one,” said Dick. Her daughter’s cancer case was not like others; Wollen had
a cancer that her doctors were not familiar with. Most of her daughter’s freshman year in high school was overwhelmed by chemo treatments and ongoing tests, but the chemo did not help to reduce her daughters’ tumor; it just kept it from growing any bigger. Wollen had to have six ribs removed due to the cancer. “Her chest was distorted and her shoulder had moved out asymmetrical to her collarbone,” said Dick. Wollen also underwent surgery so doctors could remove what they could of the cancerous tumor. After the operation, Wollen was not able to eat or speak for some time. She was put on a ventilator, without which she would not have been able to breathe. It took a long time for Wollen to recover, but slowly and gradually she went back to being herself. She currently takes four medicines for chronic pain and has to deal with physical therapy every week. A scar travels from Wollen’s right breast to the side of her shoulder blade. But her positivity is unblemished. Wollen wants to get a tattoo written along her scar that reads “I’m sick; you’re tired. Let’s dance.” While Wollen was optimistic about going on with her life, her mother was sulking in her daughter’s ailment. “I carried the imprint of the grotesque distortion of her destructed ribcage,” Dick said. Her daughter’s sickness overwhelmed Dick. “Inside I’m howling,” Dick said. “I carry
her pain and wounds.” Dick’s performance showed the audience how she once dealt with her daughter’s pain in a way that consumed her. At the end of her piece, Dick showed a video of her daughter and how she was portrayed as a young girl and now as a woman.
“Art is finding the answer to something, something you don’t know and going to that place of not knowing and discovering,” Dick said. Ultimately, Dick let her emotions speak for themselves, and left her audience captivated.
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A recovered Audrey Wollen placed herself in a school art project in which her older image is superimposed upon a childhood video clip recorded before her illness.
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uring the next two weeks the planets will be leaving the house of travel and exploration and moving strongly into the tenth house, a house that we have visited often, the house of career and public standing with Mars, Mercury, and Pluto lining up. Aries: The next holiday is coming, and you couldn’t be happier. Make sure you have extra pain relievers for those pesky holiday headaches. You know you will get them. Taurus: Two things that should be on your holiday schedule: getting a haircut and (surprise, surprise) gaining weight. Good thing Thanksgiving is coming. Gemini: If the cold weather is any indication of the future weather cast, it’s time to move indoors. Your lungs are more susceptible to bronchitis, something you
do not want to deal with right now. Cancer: Pace yourself during these next few holidays. You have a history of being victim to too much holiday stress. Besides, filling up on all of the holiday food will do you no good right now. Leo: Have someone decorate the house this year. You don’t need any excuse to put strain on your weak back. Virgo: This semester is almost over, and it’s the busiest time of year. It’s a perfect recipe for those oh so familiar ulcers. Take it easy this year and leave the stress for someone else. Libra: A few things to think about: getting a new hair cut for the new year and getting those end of the term projects done! Scorpio: Now is actually a really good time for you to try that diet you have been thinking about. There is nothing better than starting the fresh year looking your best.
chaffeybreeze.com | Nov. 22, 2010 Sagittarius: You should start feeling that familiar itch to get going! Right now is the perfect time to start a new project. Have fun! Capricorn: Keep those joints warm and safe during these cold days. You have probably noticed your joints becoming stiff at the worst of times.
Aquarius: You have been known to be prone to ankle sprains or maybe even breaks. Maybe now is the time to invest in decent footwear. Pisces: It’s time to get a haircut for many people, and you are one of them. Also, now is a good time, believe it or not, to gain an extra few pounds.
Sociology major takes the first shot
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or Melanie, it was her first time shooting a firearm. “The noise was pretty intimidating at first,” sociology major, Melanie Burns, said. Expressing some anxiety, Burns continued her endeavor as she was educated on handgun etiquette and safe handling practices by a certified Firearm Safety Instructor and Range Master. Instilling her confidence, she put on her protective eyewear and earplugs and proceeded to enter the range. “I thought the gun was going to jump out of my hands,” Burns said. A paper target was set up at 20 feet. Burns had a .22-caliber semi-automatic pistol loaded, locked in the safe position and placed in her hand aiming down range. This was the first time she has held a loaded firearm. With a couple of easing breaths she fired her first shot. “Oh, that was anti-climactic,” Burns said as she proceeded to shoot, emptying the magazine. Burns expressed interest in trying some of the other pistols. She loaded
her firearm and continued to fire. “I felt some of the higher caliber pistols to be overbearing, but trying different guns sustained my interest,” Burns said. When finished, Burns secured the firearm and removed herself from the shooting bay and began to share her experience. “When I went back to the .22-caliber pistol I started to enjoy shooting more,” Burns said. If she were to return to a range Burns would like to shoot at an outdoor range where the noise is not so overbearing. Although Burns enjoyed firing some of the handguns, she felt it to be mentally taxing. “Being inexperienced with firearms and applying all the safety instruction wore me out,” Burns said. This experience was a bold move for Burns. Although a very different direction for adventure, Burns said it did open her willingness to try other endeavors. “I don’t consider myself an extreme sports kind of person, but white water rafting has been something I wanted to try,” Burns said.“I do feel empowered to go out and try new things.”
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Opinion
chaffeybreeze.com | Nov. 22, 2010
Kurtis Watch: Education inflation; tuition costing students an arm and a leg KURTIS FROST
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ast year Gov. ArnoldSchwarzenegger signed the education trailer bill to the 2009-2010 state budget that increased California community college's tuition fees from $20 a unit to $26, making the easiest form of education for struggling students harder. On Nov. 10, the Cal State University Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition fees by 15 percent over the next two years. This will make it much harder for students who are already struggling to be able to transfer. “I believe that I would have to spend another year in community college or find a part time job, which is very difficult being a full time student,” acting and psychology major Johnell Johnson said. “It’s discouraging, but it’s not going to stop me.” According to www.Inflationdata.com, the college education infla-
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tion rate has gone up by 466.8 percent over the past 25 years while overall consumer prices have only gone up 107 percent. You can find more information on this at http:// inflationdata.com/inflation/Inflation_Articles/Education_Inflation.asp. “Economists predict the cost of attending state colleges will soar to $120,000 by 2015. Currently over $40 billion in student loan debt has forced many former students into financial bondage or even bankruptcy,” author of the book “The College Trap,” Gordon H. Wadsworth said. “It’s my first semester and I’ve paid all out of my pocket. I had to drop a class, it’s getting expensive,” Joana Canales, undecided major, said. To many, the only two solutions to this upward cost of education are either to drop out or borrow money. Many experts say borrowing money is one of the main reasons for the inflation in education costs. The government makes it relatively easy to borrow large amounts of money for education, which allows more 5.867 in. students to attend college. The colleges then raise costs to compensate for the more students they must accommodate.
It is a difficult cycle with no clear person to blame, and no clear solution. Each side is trying to help; the government is making funding easier for students who need it, and the schools are trying to meet the accommodations for more students being able to pay for education. Although if both sides continue doing what they are doing, it will just make it harder for students. Sadly, the only way to protest this system and make a mark is to refuse to pay (that is, drop out), and that is not a successful approach to individual education. Yet this cycle will not end there. We’ve already seen an increase in community college tuition fees and there’s talk of additional increases. The California State Universities have already increased tuition fee’s by 15 percent, and the UC’s have just risen tuition by eight percent.. “As students, we almost take a vow of poverty,” pre-med major, Alyssa Hill, said. “We spend all the money we can to see if we can get through school. It's scary. We don't expect it to be easy, but we don't expect it to be made harder either.” Clearly, we have not seen the end of rising college fees.
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Arts & Entertainment
chaffeybreeze.com | Nov. 22, 2010
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he popular comic book series “The Walking Dead” has been turned into a television series, which premiered on AMC on Halloween. AMC has taken some creative liberties in adapting the story to television format, but overall it remains enjoyable for those who have and have not read the comics. “The Walking Dead” follows Rick Grimes, a police officer who wakes up from a coma to find himself the survivor of a zombie apocalypse. Zombie movie buffs may recognize this opening from the movie “28 Days Later,” but be assured that the similarities end there. Rick Grimes not only has to wake up to a world that has fallen to pieces, he also must search for his child and wife in the zombie-ridden world. So far the TV series has added characters and changed some scenes in the story, but these liberties can be forgiven because only 13 trade paperbacks of the comic have been released to-date. If AMC followed the comic scene by scene, there would be a point at which the
television series would catch up with the comic. That would either force a delay in the production of TV episodes, or cause writers to improvise new, poorly written material for both the TV show and the comics. The actors seem to be doing a very good job, and portray the characters very well. The best part about casting this many characters is that if there is a bad actor, there is a good possibility they will be attacked by zombies and will no longer be around. AMC’s series is very gory and holds true to “The Walking Dead” comics on the important details, but we should hold out concern for the later parts of the story. Around trade paperback 10, the story gets really intense and employs plot devices. These bold parts need to remain in the story to express the intensity of the characters’ situation. There is concern that AMC will never let its adaptation follow in these dark footsteps. Overall, “The Walking Dead” television show is a good adaptation of a very good comic. The series airs Sundays at 8 p.m.
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Bootys bound to shake with the Xbox 360’s Dance Central James Calleja
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ooking stupid while playing games isn’t anything new to the scene. When Dance Dance Revolution was brought to the States, players gained bystander attention through laughter and intrigue. Gaming consoles took the laughter and intrigue out of public space and into the living room. It turns out Microsoft wants a piece of the action with their latest component, the Kinect. What separates the Wii’s “Waggle Ware” from the 360’s “Kinect” is a small but mind-boggling difference. Casual gamers no longer need to fumble with a game controller. Quite literally, they use their body as the controller. There are limitations to the hardware. For instance, owners of the Kinect need to clear out a large space in the living room to be able to use it. This is a pain for people who live in a small apartment.
So far, the most notable Kinect game is Dance Central. Immediately, players will either notice how crowded their living room is or how amazing it is to live out their cyberpunk dreams. Not using a controller is refreshing yet confusing for long-time game players. Don’t fall back on what is known about “rhythm” games. Throw Dance Dance Revolution and Just Dance out of the window. This is the first actual “Dance” game that requires players to, well, dance. The motion control is fairly accurate. If players want to get far, they really need to get into it. That isn’t hard to do when the music selection is legitimately good. The best part about Dance Central is getting down to Wreckx-n-Effect’s “Rump Shaker” and the game recording the player’s dance moves. Not only do players get to see a friend make a fool of himself, the player gets to see the recording. Looking stupid has never been so much fun.
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Sports
chaffeybreeze.com | Nov. 22, 2010
Four is the luckiest number for Panther men Jessica Rubio
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he men’s soccer team’s hard work has paid off. In a conference game against Victor Valley College on Oct. 9, the Panthers put in all the effort they have (and all the effort they needed) to make it to regionals. The outcome of the match against Victor Valley is yet another victory in a string of successes the Panthers have racked up. The team played College of the Desert and left victorious 4-2 on Nov. 3. The following week they played San Bernardino Valley College and scored another win at 4-1. Four seems to be the Panthers’ lucky number when it comes to goals. The Panthers came into their game against Victor Valley confident and focused on getting another win. The game began with a slow succession of shot attempts, but then Victor Valley’s defense
unwittingly played to the Panthers advantage, who slid past their opponents to have defender Alex Martinez score the first goal of the game. After their first goal, the Panthers sped up their play, and defender Alex Rivas made the last shot, ending the first half at 2-0 Panthers. Victor Valley’s defense got a little tighter in the second quarter, making it hard for the Panthers to get a shot in. There were 45 minutes left on the clock when mid-fielder Tony Valencia scored a goal, to hand the soccer team their third consecutive win. Ending the game at 3-0, the Panthers added another win to their victory bag. “We did pretty good. It was a big conference win. It’s the first time these guys ever go to regionals,” coach Ben Cooper said. With a 6-2-0 conference record, the team began the regional playoffs at Cerritos on Nov.20.
Chaffey advances to bowl by drubbing Marauders
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he Panthers scored touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams as they routed the Antelope Valley Marauders 35-10 on Saturday, Nov. 13, at Chaffey College. Jeff Ginolfli was impressive as he passed for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Ginolfli completed 14-24 passes and distributed the ball well as eight Panthers had at least one reception. Ginolfli also rushed for a touchdown. Ivan Lilly led all receivers with six receptions for 57 yards and scored on a 39-yard touchdown pass from Ginolfi that put Chaffey up 28-0 at the 7:45 mark of the second quarter. De’Shawn Beck also scored on a 36-yard touchdown pass from Ginolfi to begin the scoring in the first quarter. The Panthers were dominant from
the start of the game, on both sides of the ball, scoring four touchdowns in the first half while keeping the Marauders scoreless. Chaffey’s special teams added a final touchdown in the second half to cap off the scoring. The Marauders were held to only 10 points the entire game. Defensive standouts Joeseph Carter, John Patrick and Daimion Stafford had big games as well. Carter had eight solo tackles, three assists, a recovered fumble and two sacks on the night. Patrick also held his own and scored a touchdown on a 28yard interception return. Stafford may have had the play of the game when he took a kickoff back for a 100-yard touchdown with 11:45 left to play in the third quarter. The Panthers gained 362 total yards on 63 offensive plays. Running back Richie Lopez rushed for 72 yards on 10 rushes, averaging 7.1 yards per carry in the game. Chaffey now has an overall record of 6-4 and 3-2 in conference play.
Sophomore mid-fielder Kory Fincher nails the ball.
Water polo women finish fourth in state Daniel Zaldivar
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he Panther water polo season has come to an end with markedly different results for the men’s and women’s teams. The women’s team finished with a strong overall record of 23-8 and 6-1 in the highly competitive South Coast Conference, as they tied for first place with Long Beach City College and Cerritos College. Sophomore field player Ashley Dorrego led the team with 85 goals, 86 assists and 144 steals. Goalkeeper Mary Baker led the team in saves as she accumulated a total of 205. They ended up being ranked 4th in the state. The Men finished the 2010 season with a 7-21 record overall and 2-3 in the South Coast Conference. Field player Christopher Ward led the team in steals (32), while Todd Johnson led the team with 50 DARLEINE HEITMAN goals. Goalkeeper Andres Veronica led the Freshman Valerie Perez and freshteam with 106 saves. Adam Oakes, Todd Johnson, Christopher Ward and Jared Sch- man Wendie Astorga work together urkman were all named to the South Coast for the win. All-Conference team.
Hoop teams off and running Daniel Zaldivar
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Defensive back Ashton Williams celebrates Daimion Stafford’s 100-yard touchdown run in Chaffey’s 35-10 victory over Antelope Valley College.
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he women’s basketball team showed off their talent by starting off the season with a 2-1 record while the men began the season on the wrong foot. The women traveled to Pasadena on the weekend of Nov. 5-7 for their first action of the season at the Hilton Garden Classic tournament. They cruised to an easy 20-point victory over their first opponent in the Southwestern Jaguars by a prominent 74-54 victory. Their next opponent didn’t get it any easier as the
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Panthers controlled the game by a final score of 89-61, against L.A. Southwest College. The women became unstoppable in their first few games until they encountered Pasadena City College. The closely contested game gave both teams a chance to show off their talent. Chaffey battled hard all the way to the end but came up just short, 68-66. The men traveled to Ventura on the weekend of Nov. 11-13 for the Ventura tournament. The team showed great promise on the court but ultimately came up short as they lost both of their contests against Orange Coast and L.A. Valley. Next for the men is the Neil Edwards tournament, Nov. 26-28 at Citrus College while the women travel to Mt. San Jacinto College on the weekend of Dec. 3-5.