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February 27, 2012

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Custom paint job not wanted

Rock the vote takes over the campus and excites students

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Fashionistas take center stage in the quad

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Eat My Heart Out shows students the dark side of love Page 8

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“That’s a lot of shit!” said Jacob Armijo who was sitting in front of the Language Arts Building after it was tagged with graffiti over the President’s Day weekend. “This is silly, immature, cowardly, and I fail to understand the total point,” Armijo said.

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assing by the Language Arts building, one typically does not look at the red brick and white columns on the way to class. Unfortunately, after coming back from a four-day weekend, the Language Arts building gathered some unwanted attention Feb. 21 as someone decided to change the paint job and leave offensive graffiti along the north side of the building. The graffiti was reported by Dean of Language Arts, Michael Dinielli. “I found the tagging on Friday morning,” he said. “Even though the campus was closed I stopped by the office and that’s when I saw it.” The dean reported it to his supervisor and then notified Campus Police. Because the graffiti was reported Friday morning, the act of vandalism had to have taken place between the time classes ended on

Thursday night and 8 a.m. Friday, when Dinielli found the tagging. Every white column was tagged in black spray paint in a rough sketch of the male genitalia. The door of Room 109 had a crude message that was quickly painted over by maintenance staff. On the red brick was the word “shit” written three times in descending order. In addition, racist messages were sprayed at the end of the building. Antoinette Duke, history major, lamented the tagging. “I feel like we need to have security cameras after this,” she said. “It’s stupid and it’s ridiculous. Why someone would vandalize the school? I don’t know.” This is not the first time the Language Arts building has received an unwanted custom paint job, according to Dinielli. The first time this happened was during winter break, when the tagging was also found at the Social Science building, the

patio separating the Language Arts and Social Science buildings and the Berz Excellence building. “The only pattern I see is the person who does this knew when the college is closed, so there were no employees here in the morning to discover it,” Dinielli said. “So there is a certain degree of a safety net that no one was going to be here the next day.” In a letter to the editor, student Sergio Becerra said, “After seeing the graffiti with foul language on it, it seems as there is no threat to the school. However, there should be more security to prevent people from trespassing on campus.” The full text of Becerra’s letter appears on Page 2 of this edition. The Breeze made an attempt to get a comment from Campus Police but a spokesperson was unavailable. The graffiti was completely removed by the maintenance staff on Feb. 22.

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Feb. 8 - Vandalism: Damage other’s prop Feb. 9 - Dismsd Student/Emp On campus Feb. 13 - Disturbance Feb. 14 - Annoying repeated calls: work Feb. 15 - Battery on person Feb. 16 - Nonstudent Refuse to leave campus Feb. 16 - Vandalism less than $400 Feb. 17 Vandalism more $400 or more Feb. 21 Display unauth Disabled Placard Feb. 22 Vandalism: Deface Property Feb. 22 Driver w/no License

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I noticed this morning that there was graffeti on the school walls with some foul language. It seems that there is no threat to the school, however, there should be more security around the school and more security cameras to make the school safer from anyone who tries to trespass on campus. The school should at least make the establishment safer by doing whatever it can for the safety of the students. Thank you. Chaffey student, Sergio Becerra GARY BYRD

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Smoking Awareness Day

Smoking awareness day will be held on Thursday, March. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CCE quad.

Woman’s History Month

There will be a discussion on human trafficking on Wednesday, March 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. in room CAA 218.

Environmental Rights Debate

Join the Ethics Across the Curriculum Committee in a panel discussion debating Environmental Rights on Monday, March 5, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CAA-218, issues from legal, ethical, and environmental perspectives. Co-sponsored by OBOC, this event is free and open to the public, although space is limited.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Ever wondered about Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and how it relates to financial aid? Workshops will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Tuesday, March 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in BE-113. For more information call (909) 652-6199.

STD/HIV Awareness Day

STD/HIV awareness day will be held on Wednesday, March. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CCE quad.

Art Student Showcase

The Student Showcase presents creative and thought provoking literature selections intended for oral interpretation performances. Programs thematically link selections of literary merit, chosen from drama, poetry, and prose. The showcase is co-produced by Chaffey College commutations professors Kipp Preble and Jo Alvarez on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. in CAA-211.

Graduation Deadline

The deadline to apply for graduation and certificates for ceremony participants is Friday, March 2. For more information on graduation requirements, please visit http://www.chaffey.edu/counseling/graduation.shtml. Commencement 2012 will be held on Thursday, May. 24

ASCC To Award $100,000 In Scholarships

ASCC and Student Activities will award over 130 scholarships this semester. Applications and individual scholarship criteria is available online at www.chaffey.edu/ stuactiv/scholarship/. Applications must be turned in by Monday, March. 26 by 2 p.m. No late applications will be accepted.

Panther Lunch Club Mondays

Artist Edith Abeyta co-hosts an open dialogue with artists, activists, scholars and government representatives each Monday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wignall Museum. Each discussion will focus on the practicalities, politics, access and solutions to our current food crisis. This semesterlong program is being held in support of the Wignall's current exhibition, Food for Thought, and the 2011-12 college book, The Botany of Desire. February 27: Tart and Tang, Beautiful Antiques to Eat with Jessica Rath; March 5: Bread and Butters with Michael Lewis Miller; March 12: Cakewalks, Bake Sales, and Potlucks as Subversive Grassroots Fundraising in the Kickstarter Era with Edith Abeyta.

Free Film Screenings

The critically acclaimed documentary Botany of Desire will be screened on Wednesday, Feb. 29, in CHMB-161, and Thursday, March 1 in CAA-211. Times are from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Students and staff are welcome.

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‘Rock the Vote’ rocks the campus Garza explained how freedom has become something of an afterthought because many Americans, specifically Latinos, have relied on government to help them in their daily lives. Garza mentioned the Declaration of Independence in which Thomas Jefferson famously said all Americans have the right for “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” The key word Garza said is pursuit, but as time passed more people started to rely on the government to help them in their lives. Garza concluded his presentation by telling a personal anecdote about his parents and how much work they had to do on their own to reach the “American Dream.” The next speaker was Sandra Pedroarias. Pedroarias began by telling the story of her parents and their struggles coming to the United States from Mexico with aspirations and determination. “My parents came here to build a life here and give back to their family’s at home,” Pedroarias said.

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ssociated Students of Chaffey College and the Civics Club hosted “Rock the Vote” on Feb. 22. “It’s a campaign to get college students more aware about the issues around them,” ASCC President Richard Berlo said. The event had three speakers: Daniel Garza, the executive director; Sandra Pedroarias, the communications director; and John Mendez, the western regional director. They represented The Libre Initiative, an organization that advances economic freedom to the Hispanic community. Each speaker brought their own stories and also their explanation on why they are in support of this movement. Garza began the presentation by explaining the mission of The Libre Initiative, which is “to increase economic freedom by prosperity by promoting free enterprise, personal responsibility, and a smarter, more efficient government.”

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Panel from The Libre Initiative discuss issues facing America and importance of voting.

She went on to explain that despite their struggle, an education was important. Pedroarias’ parents worked so hard for her education, and without the help of the government she was able to finish school and has had wonderful life experiences. Her mission is to inspire young people to study hard and never forget tradition. She quoted a statistic stating how Hispanics are 16 percent of the population and how by 2025 it will increase to a quarter of the population in the United States. “I want to see every man and woman succeed,” Pedroaris said. “If we weren’t overtaxed, how powerful we can be.” The final speaker was Mendez, who began with a story of a conversation he had with a student. “Freedom is not free. Freedom is not easy,” Mendez said. Mendez continued defining what freedom is and refers back to the Declaration of Independence. He said people choose how to live their lives and explained what they can do to

make their lives better. Americans have a destiny, but leaders do not know what destiny is. He concluded his speech by sharing a saying called the two E’s. The E’s stand for Excellence and Excuses. “You are either going to live a life of excellence or you’re going to live a life of excuses,” Mendez said. He continued by saying, “Our leaders live a life of excuses, and that it is not acceptable. It is time to stop living a life of excuses and live a life of excellence.” This ended the speeches portion of the presentation which was followed by a question and answer session. This led to questions regarding drug wars, border patrol, immigration policy, to the economy and university costs. The event brought awareness to the economic and political struggles that Americans are going through with hopes that it will motivate young adults to stand up for what they believe in, make a difference and vote.

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Coffee and a few lines… of poetry JULIE COSGROVE

gainst the grinding of coffee machines and the whooshing of steamers, poets read comical, serious, and often simply gorgeous descriptive lines to a crowded house at the Coffee Klatch in Rancho Cucamonga. Music rang out often, as poetry became lyrical counterpoints to rhythmic acoustic guitar. The entertainment was provided by the poets of A Few Lines Magazine, a new literary journal produced by struggling college students. Founding member Jack Foster said he was mainly looking for a supporting community of fellow writers with whom he could share his work, aspirations and ideas. From four founding members, Foster,

Customers and poets enjoy a night of readings and music created by their peers at the Coffee Klatch in Rancho Cucamonga hosted by A Few Lines Magazine on Jan. 27. PHOTO CREDIT JUSTIN KENWARD

“Bermuda,” “Slick Pine” and Nick Hart, the community of poets exploded into a group capable of producing enough work to start an online magazine. Fearful that a website produced by writers might lack visual appeal, or in Foster’s words, “might be ugly,” they recruited Ally Kirkham, a graphic artist with a background in design, journalism and a long history of working with students. Kirkham understood the isolation that can haunt poets. She also missed working with students and leaped at the opportunity to work at building what could become a community of writers in the Inland Valley. The interest in this new community of fresh talent became evident when their first online issue was downloaded 1500 times and their printed version sold out.

Kirkham herself came from a community college and noted that community colleges can often leave young people feeling isolated on busy commuter campuses. Their online work is designed to reach out to such writers with a place to share their work. English professor Claire Edwards has been one very important link to this audience. While at Chaffey, she posted fliers calling for submissions, and the AFLM editors were pleased to receive many submissions from Chaffey students. AFLM accepts all types of work, not just poetry. Submissions of music, visual art, photography, and fiction are welcomed on a website that promises to read everything carefully. Their first three issues have been free to download, but they are moving toward accepting payments. Foster recounted what for him is the most meaningful achievement.

“We’re kids,” Foster said. “I’m not a professional. You don’t have to be to submit work. You just have to be yourself.” And the proof? At a community college in central California, an English professor has ordered 36 printed copies of A Few Lines to use in his literature classes. “Just think, students are going to study the work of students,” Foster said. The next reading will be held at the Coffee Klatch, the evening of Friday, March 9, and will feature poet William Winfield Wright.

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Future Teachers donate books, read with students at Juniper Elementary JANET TRENIER

tudents from Jeri Bravo’s class at Juniper Elementary in Fontana were given a day of creative art projects and a donation of books for their persona class library. They were visited by The Future Teachers Club President Alex Turner, Advisor Monica Alexander, Book Drive Committee leader Alicia Ice, several club members and volunteers from the Associated Press Club on Feb. 10. The group was eager to take part in the activities. In anticipation of the visit to Juniper, the Future Teachers Club carried out an extensive book drive at various locations throughout the Chaffey campus, receiving many donations from students and staff. “We are here to deliver 200 books to this classroom, grades K-5,” Ice said. “Juniper elementary is a partner with Chaffey. We’re doing another event in March for Hemlock Elementary.” Alexander was pleased with the outpouring of generosity generated by the book drive. “I’m really glad we did it,” Alexander said. “We weren’t expecting that many books. We received eight boxes. We were really surprised. So now we are actually looking for other classes to donate books to.” Alexander explained how sometimes it is difficult for people to part with their paper-bound treasures. “We should be recycling our books,” Alexander said. “Knowing that it was going to a classroom and going to really be used for a good cause, I think a lot of people could let go of them.” As the 18 students entered, their happy faces brightened the classroom, and they looked very excited. It was evident they have been happily anticipating the events of the day. Alexander and Bravo instructed the students on their craft projects. They could create whatever they wanted for their individual bookmarks and then enjoy reading their newly donated books. Bravo is in her second year with Fontana Unified School District. The special education class has a smaller environment and the students stay with Bravo for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. The need for an immense in-class library is especially important for these students. “I was lucky enough to come right into Fontana,” Bravo said, “ This was my first teaching job.” It is apparent by her enthusiasm that Bravo is pleased by the donations. She had been preparing the students for the flurry of activity and the larger than normal number of volunteers and staff that would be in the classroom. The volunteers joyfully helped the students with all aspects of their project and

various reading groups. Several students worked on creating their bookmarks, while others read or were read to with the assistance of Future Teachers Club and Associated Press Club volunteers. The Future Teachers Club plans to distribute the remainder of donations to other school sites in the future.

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Katrina Garcia, member of the Future Teachers Club, reads “Where Do Balloons Go” to students of Juniper Elementary School.

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Fashionistas take over

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ashionistas were able to catch a glimpse of the latest fashion trends on campus at the Black History Month Fashion Show held on Feb. 22. “It was an excellent event,” said Krishia Mendoza, nursing major. “It was a fashion event full of excitement and surprises.” Taking place during college hour in the quad, the Black Faculty and Staff Association (B.F.S.A.) organized their annual campus-wide fashion show, designed to expose students to African-American fashion and debut the work of student fashion designer Krys Thomas, also known by her fashionname Krys Corvette. Corvette debuted her fashion line, La Mode Rebelle, at the fashion show. The line of clothing was inspired by her personal savvy taste in fashion and outgoing personality. Corvette’s line consisted of different types of attire ranging from hip-hop casual to curvy semi-formal attire, each representing the fun and creative fashion style of Krys Corvette and her ethnic background. Apart from La Mode Rebelle, other students modeled their own line of clothing, by including attire from their own wardrobe and bookstore attire called Chaffey Style.

“My fashion line is inspired by every positive aspect of my individualism,” Corvette, a fashion design major, said. “I believe that fashion has the power to bring confidence, individuality, and bring people together to form culture.” Corvette was able to prove her statement by the success of the show. Students around the quad were seen enjoying themselves, as they saw the student models walking the runaway and “moving to the music.” Glee Club singers Jose Meraz, Dawnae Maldonado, Catherine Fernandez performed along with other members from the club at the event with “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey and “We Are Young” by Fun. Following the musical performances from the Glee Club, the student models returned to the runway to perform their finale, a short hip-hop dance routine that brought cheers and excitement from the crowd. Corvette and the other students who planned the event were congratulated and gave their final walk on the runway, before the fashion show came to a close. “I thought that it was a good turnout,” Corvette said. “Fashion is my passion and I enjoy sharing my work for the students to enjoy.”

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Angel Ginn shows the colorful fashions designed by Krys Corvette during the Black History Month Fashion Show on Feb. 22. “ I love the energy and the models,” the designer said.

GARY BYRD Geaorgie’auna Dill walks the runway with confidence at the Black History Fashion Show, where she modeled an ensemble that turned heads and won the crowd for its uniqueness.

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Krys “Corvette” Thomas, Fashion Design major, struts her stuff at the Fashion Show, on Feb. 22 in the quad. She not only modeled, but had her own designs featured in the show.

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Students line dance their way into Black History Month celebration HANAJUN CHUNG

n the cold and gloomy afternoon of Feb. 16, students were presented with an unexpected, spellbinding line dance performance in the quad. Tara Johnson, President of the Black Faculty and Staff Association, invited a Soul Line Dancing group from the Inland Empire as the first of many events celebrating Black History Month. “We’re doing a series of events that are part fun and part educational,” Johnson said. For the line dancing event, students were treated to a bit of both. “They’re going to get the crowd involved and show everyone some dances,” Johnson said. As the dancers gathered on the courtyard, so did the warmth. The sunlight broke through the clouds and the cold, revealing to onlooking students an unexpected attraction. Once the music and dancing began, people slowly gathered to watch. The performers displayed many different styles, starting from basic footwork, eventually incorporating elements from other styles such as swing and hip-hop.

Crowd participation was the climax of the event. After much spectating and enjoyment from the crowd, students stepped into formation when it was their turn. Dancers scattered throughout to guide the first timers. Afterwards, dancers engaged and interacted with their guests, appreciating the turnout and enthusiasm from the crowd. Karen Stift was one of the dancers at the event who not only met with students, but provided information for people interested. “Things happened just how we planned it. It was great!” Stift said. “We would’ve liked to have even more students participate, but maybe next time.” Kristen Seymour, English major, and Lam Nguyen, undecided major, were enjoying the event from the side until they were given the opportunity to participate. Seymour was drawn in. “It was a lot of fun. I didn’t expect to do dance on my break,” Seymour said. “And what a great workout!” “I mean, there was Middle school with the Electric Slide, Square Dancing; I’ve done a lot of that before,” Nguyen said. “But this, with all the turning and stuff, I’ve never done this.” The Soul Line Dancers demonstrated

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Inland Empire Soul Line Dancers show their dance routine to Chaffey Students, who were asked to join in the dance during the event that was held in the east quad on campus Feb. 16.

the way their art brought people together, providing attendees a warmth and affection that resonated well after the event was over. The Black Faculty and Staff Association hope to see students at their future events.

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Poetry slam honors Black History Month

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spiring poets had their chance at glory in a competition of their creative writing skills at the Black History Month Poetry Slam, hosted by ASCC. On Feb. 15, students gathered around the Student Activities lobby to enjoy a program that focused on remembrance of past-struggles and achievements within the African-American community. The program commenced with a performance from the Glee Club, who performed in unison with the audience “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as the African-American national anthem. English professor Charles Williams, who was a guest speaker at the event, spoke to students about the importance of celebrating African-American culture and how the celebration has evolved throughout the years. “Black History Month used to be celebrated as Negro History Week,” Williams said. “The week-long celebration occurred in the second week of February, between Abraham Lincoln’s and Fredrick Douglas’ birthdays.” “Negro History Week” was expanded to the current month-long celebration in 1976.

After the opening speech from Williams, he took his seat to begin judging for the poetry slam, along with English Professor Michelle Dowd and Art HistoryProfessor John Machado. Seven students presented their best work to the audience and were judged based on creativity, originality, and performance. James Kirkland won first place for his poem, “The Dream.” Courtney Origondo won second place, while Andrea Duran won third place. Even though the top three poets were recognized, every participant was a winner. Each contestant was given a ribbon and a dog tag for participating. After the poetry slam had concluded, students were offered a complimentary lunch, courtesy of ASCC, who hired J&J’s BBQ & Fish to cater the event. “ It was a generous that ASCC provided everyone with a southern-style meal. It was delicious,” said Jonathan Landa, a criminal justice major. Landa, who has never attended an ASCC-sponsored event before, seemed happy and plans on attending more events throughout the remainder of the school year. “I really enjoyed the poetry slam. It was a great opportunity to learn more on African-American culture,” Landa said.

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James Kirkland reads his poem titled “The Dream” at the Poetry Slam hosted by the ASCC on Feb. 15, in the ASCC lobby. This is the 3rd contest he has entered with his poetry, which he calls a release, and a way of expression.

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Eat My Heart Out: TheMonstrous Side of Love debuts HANAJUN CHUNG

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Art history and sociology major Lethia Harvey has her art work displayed in the CAA building. Lethia is an up and coming artist that has had her work displayed in the Wignall multiple times and is planning on entering the student invitational in the fall.

Some things can’t be taught: Student artist shines in the limelight SARAH SANDOVAL

o one can teach you how to be an artist. Just ask Lethia Harvey, art history and sociology major. “The funny thing about being an artist is that it is self proclaimed,” she said. “No one can teach you about your art. Instructors can teach you how to hone in on what you’d like to focus on, give you techniques to enhance your work, but that’s all they can teach you.” Lethia’s most current artwork is apart of the “Eat My Heart Out” exhibition located in the Center for the Arts building. Each student that participated was given the task of creating something that shows the monstrous side of love. Lethia chose to present her audience with a more radical side of love and obsession in four photographs titled “Jilted Lesbo Lovers.” The reason for the unique title was to show that love does not just exist in heterosexual relationships. In each of her four photographs contained three elements she loves: childhood imagery, feminist perspective and horror film references.

“I was extremely excited when I found out my art was going to be in the exhibition,” Lethia said. “It was the first show that my art has been showcased this year. It was so surreal, like a dream.” For a while, being an artist was a dream. Until the age of eight, Lethia did not know how to read and was never expected to attend college. After starting her first year at Chaffey she dove into learning everything she could in order to better herself and give herself the opportunities she desired. “Either were going to do this, or not, and not doing this isn’t an option” Lethia said. By having silent mini-monologues as such, she encourages herself, continues to self promote and has been successful in showcasing her art. Her art has been in the exhibition “They Live,” “House on Mango Street” traveling exhibition and the student winter show at the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art. She will submit her latest work to the Chaffey Review and student invitational in the fall.

n celebration of the Valentine season, (u)ntitled: The Wignall Museum Curatorial Club asked the students for art pieces to be displayed in the main lobby of the Center for Arts. Entitled “Eat My Heart Out: The Monstrous Side of Love,” it was the first exhibit in the CAA lobby to start the semester on Feb. 10. Organized by club President Sheila Taylor and the Chaffey Art Organization, “Eat My Heart Out” will remain until the next themed exhibit. Taylor appreciated the many student entries, but ultimately went with a variety that not only followed the theme, but offered a unique perspective from the artist. “Our selection went from witty to very dark,” Taylor said. “Our point, in my opinion at least, was to be a counterpoint to the super sweet commercialization of love that happens on Valentine’s Day.” While the iconography of Valentine’s Day was present, guests shouldn’t expect the traditional treatment. “Sometimes love is dark obsessive and all consuming,” Taylor said. “It can sink its teeth in you, bring you to tears and haunt your dreams.” Students as well as the artists understand the goal of the exhibit. Aspiring illustrator and fine arts student Zoe Tseng submitted her marker on paper piece entitled “Necrophilia.” According Tseng, it wasn’t about the taboo element that was her focus, but rather a deconstruction of the word to its prefix and suffix. “I wanted to create the kind of love so haunting in its depth, you forget that you’re supposed to be disturbed,” Tseng

said. “The piece is not so much about the skeleton, but instead on the amount of love poured into the person the skeleton used to be.” To describe the actual piece would be doing Tseng a great disservice. Her colorful yet hauntingly resonating work of art is one of many great displays of talent. Anthropology major Meaghan Granados frequents the pieces usually before her lecture in the art building began. “I could tell there were a lot of emotion in them, a lot of darkness,” Granados said. “Nothing too pretty, well, at least in my opinion, but it was very creative. It was very detailed. You could tell a lot of the paintings had pain.” When asked if there was a standout of the selection, she chose the acrylic on paper piece entitled “I Used to Steal Hearts, Now I Steal Blood” by Dulce Soledad Ibarra. “I like the one drawing with the two hands on each other. You could tell that one had anger, frustration, and sadness. It’s pretty intense,” Granados said. While the theme is unconventional and heavy, Taylor wanted to remind audiences that all is done in creative fun. “We wanted students in any stage of the romance game to take a lighter look at this holiday and have a laugh, to feel a sense of not being alone,” Taylor said. “Everyone has had a broken heart.” (u)ntitled looks forward to the many future exhibits planned. “(u)ntitled’s goal as a club is to learn about museum culture and the curatorial process,” said Taylor. Students, artists, and anyone in the building are encouraged to take a second to admire the raw talent of the Chaffey community.

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The piece displayed for “Eat My Heart Out” titled “I do?” is a series of comic strips illustrating a shaky and untrustworthy relationship between two people done by comic Jimmy Purcell.

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Features AMAN/AWoman presents positive image to high school students KATIE LOYA

MAN/AWoman (The African American Male Academic Network/ African American Woman’s Network) is not just another club. It’s a network of students that have come together to encourage not only each other but also the community in academic achievement and positive living. The interest came when faculty noticed a large group of African American students doing “unfavorable things” a few years back in the quad area of the campus. After talking with several of the students and holding many focus groups the idea of a club for African American Males came about and eventually formed the AMAN club in 2006. Soon after the club’s formation, some of the African American women on campus sought to be apart of the club, in turn forming the AMAN/AWoman club. Counselor and Professor, Dr. Donna Colondres is the club advisor, “It has morphed into something much different than I would have thought,” she said. However, although the club is geared toward African American students, it has managed to reach out to other ethnicities as well, forming a strong sense of community and bonding for a variety of students. “It didn’t form because of color, but because of the need and wanting to help people succeed,” Colondres said. One student who has been an active member for more than two years is anthropology major Hannah Ritchey. Although she is a caucasian student, she felt welcomed into the club and is actively serving in the many community outreaches that they participate in. “I came and was welcomed with open arms,” Ritchey said. The club reaches out to not only the students on campus but also to local high school students. On Feb. 23 the AMAN/ AWoman club hosted a special event for high school students. The event was attended by both Los Osos and Rancho Cucamonga high schools. Students were gathered into the Sports Center and were educated on things such as campus life, black history and Chaffey College itself. Among the attendees of the event was one of Rancho Cucamonga High School’s counselors, Bob Bowen. “It’s their own talking to them,” Bowen said. “A lot of the students who are introducing and talking to us are former students from Los Osos and Rancho.” Club President Henry Jackson describes the importance for new and even current students to become involved. “Once you get yourself involved, you tend to work harder,” he said. Jackson said the club’s peer mentoring program, which connects younger members with older, more experienced for encouragement, is a key to success. “Having a friend on the campus that has been here already makes it 10 times easier to find your way around school,” he said. The AMan/AWoman club is accepted and commended by students, faculty, parents, local high school faculty, and also

college President Dr. Henry Shannon. “It is important that we have these kinds of vehicles for students as an outlet,” Shannon said. “They have advisors, mentors, and activities that help student’s development, so I’m very supportive of them.” Among those in support of the club is also Anthony Alan, a parent of a Rancho Cucamonga High School student who was in attendance on Feb. 23. “I think It’s important for colleges to a have support systems for students, specifically students of color,” he said.

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Pastor Chuck Singleton of Loveland Church mentors high school students visiting Chaffey as part of AMAN/AWoman Black History Month event on Feb. 23.

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Food for Thought: A Question of Consumption

found in nature, creating a series of porcelain rare apples where she stayed focused on representing he exhibit, Food For their individual types. Thought: A Question of Consumption, is curated Abeyta mines the culture’s reby Rebecca Trawick and displays lationship with the Black Panther artwork by Edith Abeyta, Lauren Party in her performative piece. Michelle Kasmer (LMK), Mark Abeyta has an understanding that Menjivar, Anne Hamersky and the government fails people and Jessica Rath. The exhibit also that it up to people to change their features “Fallen Fruit,” an ongodaily lives when it comes to eving art collaboration by David eryday necessities such as food. Abeyta works with the Panther Burns, Matias Viegener and AusLunch Club, co-hosting events tin Young. with artists, activists, and repreStarting Jan. 17 the Wignall sentatives from government agenMuseum of Contemporary Art at cies on Mondays from 12:30 to the Rancho Cucamonga campus 1:30 p.m. that are free and open has been holding an exhibition to the public. These events discuss featuring artwork by various artthe issues such as practicalities ists who have explored the relaand solutions to our current food tionship people share with their crisis. food. DARLEINE HEITMAN Upcoming events with Abeyta The various artists use their Anne Hamersky photographs on display in the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art until March 24, are artwork not only to explore issues dedicated to American farmers who use sustainable agricultural methods to produce food. will be held Feb. 27, March 5, and March 12. Each event will feature with food and people’s relationpeople’s refrigerators, proving to the world that what we a different speaker and information can be found at the ship with food, but also to bring awareness to these issues. eat makes up who we are. Wignall Museum or online at www.chaffey.edu/wignall/. Kasmer uses textile design, public participatory perHamersky focuses on farmers who are committed to alThe exhibit will be open to the public until March formances, visitors/participants’ own recipes and stories ternative food systems, her photographs giving the public 24. Information on the artists and their artwork can be about food to investigate relationships with food and its access to the farmers who fight to maintain small, sustainobtained from the museum, which is providing fliers for consumption. able agricultural models throughout the USA. those who are interested. Menjivar has pictures on display showing the insides of Rath documented the various apple forms and colors KIRA OCHOA

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Inspired by Michele Pollan’s book “The Botany of Desire,” artist and art professor Jessica Rath composed a project where she documented apples of different forms and colors found in nature. A series of large format photographs of trees of the USDA/ Cornell University Plant Genetics Resource Unit, part of “Food For Thought: A Question of Consumption.”

Review releases latest volume in CAA lobby KIRA OCHOA

ANDRES VARGAS Eric Odegaard plays guitars and sings for the crowd at Review Release Party.

ith the start of a new semester comes a new release of Chaffey College’s literary journal The Chaffey Review. The Chaffey Review: a literary journal is a student run publication under the supervision of English Professor Michelle Dowd. This semester saw the release of “Agony and Ecstasy,” which is the seventh volume of the journal that has been published to date. The Review release party on Feb. 10 in the lobby/student gallery of the CAA building on the Rancho Cucamonga campus along side of the Chaffey Art Organization (CAO) and (u)ntitled, two of the many art

clubs associated with Chaffey College. (u)ntitled and CAO selected the art work that was hanging up in the gallery for the “Eat My Heart Out: The Monstrous Side of Love” exhibition. The exhibition was on display from the weeks of Jan. 23 until Feb. 24. The Review had a few speakers share their publications with the crowd, including Jules Ebe, who read her poems “In Memorandum” and “Curiosity,” Michael Cooper, who read his poem “Artemesia,” Christina Noland, who read her poem “Hair,” and Susie Golightly, who read her poem “Fallin.” Ebe and Noland are current students. Cooper is an alumni, and Golightly is a current student of Cal State Fullerton. “I felt the party was a real success,”

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Dowd said. “We made great sales with the release of the new volume and people had fun.” Snacks and booths featuring caricatures and fortune telling entertained the guests. Booths for CAO and (u)ntitled were set up to help improve awareness of the art on display while The Review staff had booths to sell merchandise supporting the new volume as well as past issues. Eric Odegaard, adjunct professor of English, who is also published in the seventh volume, supplied music for the party with his guitar, as well as the band Songs For People Who Like Songs. The Review is currently working on the next volume, which is to be released next semester.

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Ready for the postseason

here that really want to win,” Klein said. “We didn’t have the best season, but we are headed to the playoffs and I like our chances. Everyone starts the season again with the same record. It’s about executing.” For San Bernadino Valley, coach Quincy Brewer was named the Foothill Conference Coach of the Year for the third time in four years, while his sophomore guard Kirby Gardner was named the conference’s Most Valuable Player. The Panthers finish fourth in the conference with an 8-6 record and 18-11 overall heading into the 2012 CCCAA Regional Playoffs, which began Feb. 24 when they hosted Cuesta College.

SPENCER BRUNO

t wasn’t the way they hoped to end their regular season, but nonetheless, the Chaffey Men’s Basketball team is ready for the postseason. The Panthers lost their second consecutive game Feb. 18, and third in their last four games. This time it came at the hands of San Bernardino Valley College — a team they beat earlier in the year. On Jan. 25, the Panthers were able to upset the Wolverine’s on the road, 62-59. As we all know basketball is a game of runs and the Panthers finished on a 10-3 run in the game’s final six minutes, securing at the time their 14th win of the season. Chaffey’s Kenny Morgan scored a team-high 15 points in the win, but it was the rebounding of sophomore forward Darius Mcgee that helped seal that win. Mcgee finished that game with 13 rebounds to go along with nine points. However, in their most recent meeting Mcgee was held to single digit rebounds and didn’t play a manage role. On the other hand Morgan scored 21 points in the team’s 91-75 loss. “It doesn’t matter that I scored 21 points

KELLY BOWEN

Freshman shooting guard Kenny Morgan suffered a painful fall after managing to keep the ball in play for the Panthers in the first period against San Bernardino Valley College on Feb. 17. Morgan led the Panthers with 21 points, including four half-court shots.

tonight,” Morgan said. We already beat this team and I think our defense is what really did us in.” For only the second time all year, the Panthers allowed 90-plus points. They gave up 92 Citrus on Nov. 27 in

Panthers tough it out PRISCILLA PORRAS

aseball Panthers prowled their way to victory against the Victor Valley Rams on Feb 22 in their conference season opener.. The win was given to pitcher Carlos Fuentes as he held the Rams at bay in the 12-4 victory. This ends a three-game losing streak including a home loss against LA Mission College the day before. Panther’s baseball team faced a tough opponent in the L.A. Mission College Eagles on Feb. 17, resulting in a 6-5 loss. The Eagles had a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Fortunately pitcher Kyle Abel made sure the same thing didn’t happen in the second. Abel had two strikeouts and an out at first base, giving the Panthers some runs on the scoreboard. Jake Teagle hit a double to right field and tried to steal to third. Luckily Eagles pitcher, Brennan Bernardino, was off his game and threw a wild pitch, giving Teagle the confidence to head home for a score of 3-1, while Matthew Valenzuela was still at bat. Valenzuela and Julio Espinoza both walked and Kendall Chambliss’ hit to second led to an RBI, making it 3-2. Abel’s steady pitching continued and he did not allow a run until the fifth inning. A tiff erupted between Eagles coach Joe Cascione and home plate umpire, Jeff Staudinger, about a call on the field. Staudinger had called a strike but first base umpire Ron Lovell had ruled it a ball. Cascione wasn’t too happy with the last

the Neil Edwards Tournament that game also result in a loss. But despite the loss head coach Jeff Klein is happy with his team’s season and looking forward. “I think we have a great group of guys

minute-call and stomped his way to home plate, yelling in protest. The umpires decided to discuss the play and ruled in Cascione’s favor and changed the ruling to a strike. The bottom of the eighth ruled in the Panthers’ favor. Eric Hernandez and Robert Cummins started the inning with singles. Matt Jaramillo hit a sacrificed bunt to advance the runners but Teagle’s hit into left field drove in two RBI’s, tying the score at four apiece. Deven Ralston was at bat when Eagles pitcher threw a “wild one,” allowing Teagle to score, giving the Panthers the lead 5-4. The Panthers lead did not last long, however, as Eagle Gabriel Felix was walked and within seconds of a sloppy throw, Felix was able to score, tying the game. Panthers didn’t take chances and brought in Hernandez to finish up the inning. Hernandez allowed two Eagles a single with a man already on, making the bases loaded. Mathew Cordova hit a pop fly for out two. It was Eagle’s catcher Patrick Roxbury’s hit to shortstop, Espinoza, who dropped the ball, bringing in the RBI for the lead. The Panthers had one more chance to come back but just couldn’t pull through at bottom of the ninth, resulting in a second loss to the Eagles. The Panther’s overall record now stands at 5-5. The next home game is Tuesday, Feb. 28 against Antelope Valley at 2 p.m.

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