Volume 20, Issue 13 (April 19, 2010) by The Breeze Paper

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Living healthy Promoting good lifestyle habits

- A student performs gay marriages - How the health center can help you

Dance show A closer look at Expressions

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FEATURES - The Breeze staff shares stories from JACC 2010 Page 6 - An 80-year-old woman achieves her dream Page 11

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LET Car THE GOOD TIMES ROLL show draws huge crowd, raises funds

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Paul Powell’s 1954 Chevy Corvette won the Best of Show in the 2nd annual Chaffey Car Show. JULIE COSGROVE

espite the threat of rain and the briskly blowing breezes, the 2nd Annual Chaffey College Car Show drew a large and friendly crowd to view the 77 cars presented for judging on Sunday afternoon, April 11. “It was a way to connect with the community,” Sherman Taylor, adviser to the Car Club, said. Taylor himself builds engines, races and stays involved with the automotive and racing community, those who have supported the car show. In turn, his students find jobs in that community. The show itself brings people in who are treated to tours of the Auto Technology lab on campus. Exhibitors included faculty member Christa Havenhill, and a crew from Citrus College who brought a school bus on air Do you feel this semester has gone by too quickly?

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bags that won the Car Club Prize. A special Mustang with special hand devices for a handicapped owner was on view as well. The Chaffey Car Club with the assistance of the AMan Club, Child Development Club, Spirit Team, volunteers Ann Perez from Admissions, Nancy Pyle from Counseling, and Susan Stewart from Student Activities, raised a total of $1,800. All profits will go to Chaffey College scholarships. Supporters included Lucas Oil Products, Firestone, Sizzler, Pearson Education, Goodson, Bimbo, O’Reilly, Streeks, Vons, Costco, Ralphs, Stater Brothers, Starbucks, The Quakes, Burrtec and LoveCars.com. The vendors were M.K. Smith Chevrolet and Pomona Valley Harley Davidson. Artist Dwayne Vance donated a book of JULIE COSGROVE his Hot Rod art. Car interiors were also a factor in A total of 24 trophies and 12 special the judged competition. awards were awarded.

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The art of Japanese paper cutting Alumni Nori Kosuge returns to California from his home town in Japan to unveil his latest artwork at the Claremont Forum, 586 W. 1st St., Claremont on Sunday, April 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. Kosuge attended Chaffey from 1991 to 1993, received an Associated of Arts degree in photography and was a photographer for the Breeze. Kosuge will have art workshops on Monday, April 26 and Tuesday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon, and on Wednesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. To register call 909-626-3066 or go to www.claremontforum.org. Amazing! Startling! Shocking! The Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art is presenting the student invitational art work now through May 22 during the operation hours of the museum. An artists’ reception will be held on Wednesday, April 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information call 909-652-6492 or visit www. chaffey.edu/wignall. Spotlight on teaching A special event for future K-12 teachers will be held on Wednesday, April 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Student Services building room 227. The event will include a university panel, a career prospective, and a teacher talk. Reserve your space today by contacting the Transfer Center at 909652-6233. Earth Day Celebration The campus will present its plan to continue the path of green on Thursday, April 22 from noon to 2 p.m. Indulge in the club food sales, demonstrations, raffles and activities. Most importantly, learn how to get involved. Golden Panther Film Festival Deadline to submit entries for the First Golden Panther Film Festival is on Friday, April 23. Attention Clubs There will be a ICC meeting in Student Activities on Wednesday, April 28 from 3 to 4 p.m. Bible Study and Christian Club The Christian Club has Bible study at 2 p.m. every Thursday in Wargin Hall room 112. The club meeting is on Fridays in the Cafeteria at 9 a.m.

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Transfer Center Calendar The Transfer Center staff is working on a variety of activities, including university representative visitations, informational workshops and counseling. April 19 At Fontana 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Univ. of Redlands In the quad 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 22 Univ. of Redlands at Fontana 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brandman Univ. at Chino 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Univ. of Phoenix at Chino 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. UC Riverside 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 27 At Chino 1 p.m. 4 p.m. National University at Chino 10 a.m. - noon April 28 Spotlight on Teaching 2 - 5 p.m. April 29 Uc Irvine 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information on any event or to signup contact the center at 652- 6233 or visit their web site at www.chaffey.edu/transfer22.

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March 30: Modular—burglary, backpack and cash taken. March 30: Chino Campus—vandalism, “PTW” on wall of rest-room door. March 31: Library—vandalism, graffiti on restroom wall. March 30: Chino Campus—disruptive presence regarding parking. April 2: Child Development Center—district vehicle window smashed. April 5: ATL West Parking—burglary from vehicle, window smashed and purse taken. April 7: Center for the Arts-A—property damage, wall damage. April 8: Library—disruptive presence, loud students. April 9: Library—petty theft, refrigerator metal shelf missing. April 12: Stadium—disruptive presence, knife on campus. April 13: Theatre Arts—petty theft, lock and wallet. April 13: Bookstore Parking—suspicious circumstances, sex offender failed to register.

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Student Health Services raises STD awareness JUSTIN KELLER

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Students are provided the tools to help insure their own safety.

o give students a better understanding of their personal health, Student Health Services has been putting on events throughout the months of March and April. A booth was set up in the quad with information on various health topics. The most recent of which was STD/HIV and cancer awareness. Various posters were on display giving instructions on how to detect different types of STDs.

“We are here to make students aware of basic things they can do for health prevention,” said Jacqueline Bowman, an RN and student intern at Cal State Fullerton. Bowman also explained that students are not always aware of Student Health Services. To further awareness, the health center plans 10 outreach fairs through the end of the semester. “A lot of students walk around with symptoms,” said Bowman, “but don’t know that they have resources available to them.” The Student Health Center offers physi-

cal examinations, counseling for issues like depression and drugs, First-Aid, Emergency Care and other various services that students can take advantage of. Services are free, or deeply discounted. “While the students are at Chaffey they have a place they can go for their health needs.” said Bowman. The center is also trying to get professors to offer extra credit for attending these outreach fairs to increase awareness. Bowman also urged students to use the resources available to them, including the Student Health Center.

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Transfer Fair: A brief glimpse into your future collegiate options GENNEVY GALINDO

wenty-nine college representatives gathered at Chaffey’s Transfer Fair as students prepared to wrap up their spring semester. On April 14, the Campus Center East Squad became the meeting point of both students and universities as schools such as Cal State San Bernardino, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Musicians Institute, and University of California, Riverside came together to inform and invite students to take a closer look at their institutions. “I looked at a couple schools and asked if they had a fashion program,” said fashion major Brittany Goodwin. “They gave me some information; it was pretty convenient for me. I’m looking at either Cal State Northridge or Cal Poly Pomona.” Among the mixture of public and private schools were also non-traditional schools, such as Cambridge College; which offers students who work full time the ability to finish their degree. “It’s really important for students to get lots of information so they can make an informed decision for themselves,” said Director of the Transfer Center, Jenny Dannelley. “These days with the budget the way it is, there’s a lot of cutbacks at our state schools,” she added. “It’s really good to apply early, watch deadlines, and look at other options.” Students cruised through the quad making their way from college to college seeking important information regarding

Health and Wellness Fair offers a better lifestyle ANGELICA DAVALOS

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Students searching through stacks of pamphlets, hoping the path to a good school will appear. prerequisites, majors, financial aid, and class size. Members of the Puente program sold nachos, while the Transfer Center offered free water and held a drawing. “It’s good. It gives you time to communicate with advisors,” said art major Sylvia Rodriguez. “You can get extra help with transferring and know which requirements you need.” The expected turnout of student body for this event was 150-200 students. While most students appeared unaware of the Transfer Fair, those who came

gained valuable information concerning their future. “I just happened to come into the quad, happened to see all the tables, and knew already what time it was,” said computer engineering major James L. Johnson. “It’s a really good tool, we need to see someone whose already been through an experience that you’re getting ready to go through. We can gain a bit of wisdom from that.” For more information regarding transfer information contact the Transfer Center at 909-652-6233.

n a world filled with fast food, video games, and office work, it is hard to find the right time or right choices to be healthy. Thankfully, Chaffey hosted its 3rd annual Health and Wellness Fair at the new Sports Center on April 14. Angie Horton of Professional Development put the event together because, she said, college President Dr. Henry Shannon wanted to develop a Health and Wellness Program for the faculty. There were many businesses and organizations supporting this event. From Trader Joes, to United Studios of Self Defense, everyone had a little bit of extra to offer to students and faculty. In one corner there were chiropractors doing an analysis test to determine the cause of common health problems, and in the other Chaffey’s very own nursing students were conducting on-site blood pressure and blood sugar tests. Demonstrations were being held, such as free massages from Glen Oaks College and tips on how to properly floss and brush your teeth from the RDA program offered on campus. Overall the Health and Wellness Fair event offered awareness and options for all of Chaffey’s students and faculty to consider.

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Valyoued.org workshops provide innovative learning

NANCY AVILA

uring the “Valyoued.org” weeklong exhibition at the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, people of all ages and religious-, educational- and professional backgrounds came together to teach and learn from one another in an unconstrained and intimate environment. Valyoued.org is a concept designed by Cynde Miller, art professor at Chaffey College. On this website, people can propose ideas for topics they would like to learn about or already have knowledge about and want to teach. Anyone can become a student, and anyone can become a teacher, because there are no specific educational requirements other than sufficient knowledge and skills on the topic of choice.

“Learning is wonderful, fun and lovely.” “Learning is wonderful, fun and lovely,” Miller said. “It’s not just about credits. Learning itself, this action alone is fun and amazing and opens new horizons by learning new skills.” The most popular topics on the website were chosen to be executed as a collective exhibition at the museum from March 29 through April 3. A total of 27 workshops were held, ranging from topics on screenprinting to making collages and from crocheting to surviving zombie attacks. “Valyoued provides an unlimited supply of education,” Minh Vo, an art student, said.. “There is always someone willing to teach, and someone willing to learn,” One of the most important characteristics evident in the workshops was the unrestricted and spontaneous method of teaching and learning. Students became teachers and teachers became students. It was a very relaxed, warm and friendly environment where staff, faculty, alumni and students, who joined either as instructors or learners in the workshops, had the opportunity to interact and get to know each other. “A woman who I taught in 2002, which was the last time I saw her, came back and taught the crocheting class and turned to me and said, ‘I thank you so much for doing this, I really needed this’ and that was really a big deal to me,” Miller said. “It was amazing how many alumni that I had not seen in forever came out for this.” “It felt great to learn crocheting from someone I only knew as a student before and had now become my teacher,” she said. Vo, who attended many of the workshops including “How to Tie a Tie,” “Bookbinding” and “T-Shirt Recycling,” had a very personal connection with the class environment. “Today one of the major challenges is society’s perception of intelligence,” Vo said. “I think everyone is intelligent in their own way. With Valyoued, they have the ability to show their unique talents.” The future of valyoued.org is currently being discussed, but teachers and students alike feel that there is nothing to be lost and everything to be gained by its continuance. “I greatly enjoyed what I learned

from the workshops,” art student Jessica Pavone said. “It would be cool if students took more action and participated.” “For most of us, modern life can be alienating,” Miller said. “A lot of times, there is no sense of community. And that’s the wonderful thing about Valyoued. The community building aspect of it brings different kinds of people to learn together.”

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Journalism Association of Community Colleges State Convention

Breeze breaks records, while keeping traditions alive

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For The Win - After the awards ceremony at the Wilshire Grand Hotel on April 10, students celebrate the most awards that Chaffey has ever won at a JACC state convention. ANGELICA DAVALOS

tudents from the Chaffey Breeze attended the 55th annual Journalism Association of Community Col-

leges State Convention on April 8-11 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles. All total, The Breeze staff took home 11 awards, the most awards the newspaper has ever won at a JACC state convention. The

JACC convention, held annually during the spring semester, hosted 47 California community colleges with 613 students in attendance, its largest conference ever. This year, 15 students from The Breeze attended the convention with advisor Doug Walsh. They participated in workshops and competitions, alongside other students and professionals in the journalism field. On Friday April 9, the Mail-in-Awards ceremony was held, and The Breeze was awarded Online General Excellence for the www.chaffeybreeze.com website. Online Editor Daniel Solis and Editor-In-Chief Angelica Davalos both received achievement awards for their work during the spring semester. Also during the Mail-In awards ceremony, staff writer Dave Coon won 4th place for an opinion piece on veterans at the college, and Photo Editor Justin Kenward won an honorable mention for a photo illustration of credit cards and currency. The weekend was filled with workshops and competitions with little or no time to sleep, or even eat. Even though The Breeze was busy between events, there was always time to ask each other what happened or

what was learned, all while staying together as unit. Finally, on Saturday, the work The Breeze staff put in all weekend long came to a great conclusion. Dressed in fancy clothes, and after a three-course dinner, the award ceremony began. The first awards given were for the Bring-In competition. Angelica Davalos received an honorable mention for a Bring-In Advertisement, Justin Kenward won first place for a Bring-In photo of a Chaffey swimmer, and Daniel Solis received a 1st place meritorious award and $200 for an essay on health care reform and students. Aimee Munn took home an honorable mention award for a feature story on the Grammy Museum, Josh Hicken received an honorable mention for an opinion story on Impact Teen Drivers, and Daniel Solis received third place for copy editing. At the end of the trip the staff felt a great accomplishment about the recognition received for the efforts. But there was also an eagerness to return to campus and put to use some of the newly gained knowledge to produce a better newspaper and website for the campus..

Stories in L.A.:

The true story of JACC STEVE BOVI & JOSH HICKEN

sk any journalist for The Breeze what JACC is about and they’ll probably tell you “writing competitions and workshops,” but that’s only half the story. Accompanied by journalism instructor Doug Walsh, 15 students from The Breeze took the Metrolink to Los Angles, to participate in JACC, a statewide journalism conference, from April 8 through April 11, at the Wilshire Grand Hotel. It would be easy to tell the story of how challenging the competitions were, and how much the workshops offered, but that would leave everyone who didn’t go wondering what’s so great about JACC, what really happened there, and why they should give a damn. That story would leave out the travelling bluesman, the rogue publishing kids, and the self-titled Skid Row Tour Guide. These are their stories. Stories of L.A. –J.H

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A Long Rest- Steve Bovi and Josh Hicken relax during the MetroLink ride home after the many adventures they experienced during the JACC weekend April 8-11.

Alyssa: After registering for the conference, we

were given a paper encouraging us to visit as many booths as possible. Apparently this encouragement hadn’t been well edited, because News Editor Steve Bovi pointed out that one of the papers had “a really wordy fragment.” Bad grammar has no place at a journalism conference, so Bovi and I presented the offending sentence to the nearest official we could find: Alyssa, the girl working the shirt booth. “It’s an incomplete complex sentence,” I said, “a dependent clause missing its partner.” “Wow,” said Alyssa, “I don’t even know how you would fix this…” Three edits later, Alyssa awarded Bovi and me two free shirts. –J.H. Diamond in the Rough: Doug wanted to treat staff to a tour of downtown Los Angeles. While the rest of the group admired the Biltmore Hotel, I decided to admire a cigarette break in the cool air. Then, a man with a guitar appeared. He called himself “Diamond in the Rough.” He told me that he’d traveled from Memphis, using only his music for currency. A local hotel had sponsored him to record an album. He offered to play a song, which turned out to be a tale of failed marriage and redemption. Josh, a blues man, wanted to jam for a while. Unfortunately, we never found the time. –S.B. Gift Shop Lady: While on our trip, Josh and I lived on a diet of caffeine and nicotine. On Saturday we went into the gift shop for a wonderful surprise — an attractive Russian woman in her late forties. We made sure to flirt with her as often as possible. Josh decided to invite her out for coffee, but she declined. We did not catch her name, even though it was on her name tag, because it was on her chest. Believe me when I say that it never stood a chance of standing out. –S.B.

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Making Time - Breeze students take a break from the workshops and competitions to take a stroll around Los Angeles on April 8. The Prank: With no competitions or workshops on Saturday, Josh and I needed to find something to do. We went to an outdoor mall, for breakfast sushi. David Arredondo, Calendar Editor for The Breeze, went with us. I lifted David’s room key, we bought a bikini girl magazine and then headed back to the hotel. David was in a room with Daniel Solis and Angie Davalos, the Online Editor and the Editor-in-Chief. We waited until they were all out of there, and took action. We cut out the sexiest pictures we could find, and taped them to different places all over the room. They were pretty upset. –S.B. Andre: Angelica Davalos, current Editor-inChief for The Breeze, loves karaoke. After the JACC awards ceremony on Saturday, she suggested that all the Chaffey kids celebrate at the nearest karaoke shop. We celebrated, then left the karaoke bar in good but tired spirits, and were on our way back to the Wilshire Grand when a man approached our group. “How ya’ll doin?” he asked. We gave a mixed response but he was undaunted. “I’m Andre,” said the man, “and I’m the official Skid Row Tour Guide! I’m the nicest bum you’ll ever meet!” Now our interest started to pique and Andre didn’t fail to notice. “How would you like to hear a song?” said Andre. We said “Sure!” so Andre started singing “Tired of Being Alone” by Al Green, and it was amazing. Andre got through about two lines before everyone from The Breeze

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joined in. “Now hold on,” Andre said, “I’m singing this song for you guys. You aren’t supposed to all sing it with me!” After interrupting himself, Andre went on singing anyway. We all got through about half the song before breaking into laughter. I asked Andre if we could get our picture with him, and he said yes, but that he would have to charge a little more. Andre had me so happy that I handed him five dollars, and Photo Editor Justin Kenward did the honors. After the photo had been taken and the laughter had died down, we all wished Andre well, as he did for us, and we parted. –J.H. Back to Reality: We had a successful weekend. Walking away with 11 awards, some free shirts and a dozen new stories was more than we planned. It seemed that we were the next big things, until we got back to our room and turned on our television. Watching the news for few minutes changed everything. “Over 90 killed in plane crash including president of Poland,” flashed on our screen. Then we learned that Afghan soldiers and NATO troops traded gunfire. A New Jersey teacher’s union prays Gov. Christie will die. The world moved on, and so did we. The Breeze staff had a great time in L.A. Being a journalist has is its own rewards, but we found recompense that never seemed possible. We did our college proud, and that will stay with us. Now, bring on the next adventure.- S.B

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exual assault awareness:

What you should know By Virginia Lucero

Where to get help... On campus:

• Dept. of Public Safety (24 hr.) (909) 652-6911 • Sexual Harassment Counseling (909) 652-6331 • Student Health Services (909) 652-6331 • Counseling & Psychological Services (909) 652-6631

Off Campus:

• Rape Crisis Hotline (909) 626-4357

• Sexual Assault Services (800) 656-4673 • Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 784-2433 • Counseling Service Referrals (800) 843-7274 • WeTip Anonymous Crime Reporting Service (800) 782-7463

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is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. President Obama, in his press release, in which he proclaimed April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month said, “Sexual violence is an affront to our national conscience, one in which we cannot ignore. It disproportionately affects women -- an estimated one in six American women will experience an attempted or completed rape at some point in her life. Too many boys and men are also affected.” Last month The Breeze reported on the Jeanne Clery Act regarding crime reports. The newspaper is continuing its effort to make students aware of their rights. This month the focus is on sexual assault and stalking. Colleges are required, according to the Clery Act, to offer “Education programs to promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses.” The Clery Act however does not mandate the content, frequency or venue of the sexual assault education programs. These decisions are up to each college, but these educational programs must be disclosed in their Clery Act annual safety and security report. The purpose of this annual report is to make students and employees aware of what educational programs are offered. All programs offered across different departments and offices should be disclosed on the report. Both men and women (usually women) can be victims of sexual assault. Some of the aftereffects of sexual assault can include having feelings of guilt, fear, betrayal, shame, anger, confusion or thoughts of suicide. If you or someone you know has experienced a recent or past incident of sexual assault, you can expect confidentiality and support from Kay Peek, RN, MS, PHN, director of student health services and her staff. A staff therapist is available for coun-

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According to the RAINN organization, at least 1 in 6 women will be the victim of a sexual assault during her lifetime. seling for any personal concerns a student may have. The service is free of charge. Student Health Services can be reached at 909-652-6331. What is sexual assault? Any unwanted sexual contact or sexual attention committed by force, fear, duress, menace, trick or violence is sexual assault. This also includes acquaintance rape. Rape is a crime. The California Penal Code defines rape as non-consensual sexual intercourse accomplished through force or threat of force or when a person is unable to consent due to mental disorder, disability, drugs or alcohol. Another serious but often overlooked problem on campuses is stalking. Stalking is commonly defined as “a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear” (www.ncvc.org/src). Fifty-nine percent of female stalking victims are stalked by a current or former intimate partner, compared to 30 percent of male stalking victims. Unwanted sexual attention from professors, supervisors or other college employees should also be reported. The national watchdog organization, Security on Campus (SOC), has developed a Campus Assault Bill of Rights based on the Clery Act. • Accuser and accused must have the same opportunity to have others present. • Both parties shall be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding. • Survivors shall be informed of their options to notify law enforcement.

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• Survivors shall be notified of counseling services. • Survivors shall be notified of options for changing academic and living situations. The living situations apply to oncampus housing. To report sexual assaults call the campus police at 909-652-6911 or local law enforcement at 911. If you become the victim of a sexual assault on or off campus: • GET to a safe place. • CONTACT the Dept. of Public Safety on campus (or your local police if off campus). • DO NOT shower, bathe, douche, change or destroy clothing. • DO NOT straighten up the area. • SEEK medical attention. “The Department of Public Safety offers an escort program. Police escorts provide personal escorts and additional building security during evening and nighttime hours. Escorts are available to escort students, faculty, and staff to and from their classroom, laboratory or office, automobile, or any other location within a reasonable distance to campus. This program is a student security program, which supplements the police force. Call 909-652-6632 for an escort.” —Student Right to Know and Campus Security Report – October 2009 For more information on sexual assault and safety information visit the Chaffey College website (www.chaffey.edu) and select CRIME REPORT on the bottom, right side of the screen.

Arts & Entertainment

chaffeybreeze.com | April 19, 2010

A variety of Expressions Theater production highlights everything from ballet to hip hop

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ights dimming!” shouts the lighting and audio technician as the lights keep their brightness and the music starts to play. It’s another night of rehearsal in preparation for the Chaffey Dance concert as Professor Michele Jenkins casts her meticulously relentless gaze on the performers’ every movement, making sure “…energy is coming out of those body parts!” and that the dancers are both careful and deliberate with the “affectation of their movements.” For most of us the art of dance only comes via “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance?” It comes from that same flat screen world which gives us infomercials and the dead beaten horse known as the American sitcom. But sitting in the house of the Chaffey College

(Left to right) Tim Eswagen, Surujini Williams, Patrick Welles, Risa Anderson and Deark Rodriguez.

Theater, watching the sweat, passion and discipline of these dancers is rather astonishing to say the least. The piece currently being performed is titled Lost Highway, the modern dance piece that is a seeming collage of grace, unity, timing and raw athleticism. Watching a performance like this one can’t help but wonder where the line is drawn between dance and acrobatics. “It’s a huge learning experience,” says 3rd year performer Yvonne Rodriguez, a liberal studies and dance major. “You learn execution, positioning, timing, movement, and then you do it all in front of an audience…a lot goes into it.” For 30+ years the Chaffey College Dance show has been an annual event known community wide, and for 29 of those years Professor Michelle Jenkins has been acquainting audiences with the breadth and variety that is the art of dance, a breadth and variety that also extends to the performers themselves. “I did ballet and tap in junior high, did color guard all through-out high school. But it wasn’t until I got to Chaffey that I started formal training.” says linguistics major Krystal Corona. “It’s not my major. I just do it for the experience and personal challenge.” Illustrating this point even further is the very next routine being rehearsed, entitled Nutcracker in Spring, a giddy tongue in cheek parody of the 1891 Tchaikovsky ballet. As the title suggests, the tone of the routine consists of movement’s reminiscent of vaudevillian pratfalls yet still maintains

the rigorous nature of the art. Moreover it becomes apparent that this one piece contains elements of ballet, hip hop and musical theater type movements. Variety. There’s that word again. The word is there again because it indeed serves as the strength of the show. If one were to see an out of season production of Nutcracker one would get only ballet. If one were to go see the musical of My One and Only, one would only see tap-dancing, and if one were to visit the Jersey Shore, all one would see is fist pumping because “I gotta tell ya’ that dat music’s comin’ right at ya’ an’ ya’ gotta beat it back, bro! Ya’ gotta beat it back! Ya’ just gotta beat it back, bro!!” With one visit to a performance of “Expressions”, the 2010 Chaffey College Dance Show, affords one the opportunity to explore eight different styles of dance under 10 different directors with a cast of 40+ dancers. Given that tonight was an unpolished hint of what is to come when the show opens to the public in two weeks, it is this reporters recommendation that the reader go see the show! One could certainly validate seeing this year’s dance show via the notion of noble causes such as supporting local artists and supporting the arts programs. In light of the quality of performance demonstrated by the two artistically demanding pieces viewed tonight, patrons need not be concerned with such causes as the show will speak for itself. It’s going to be a great!

Patrick Wells and Thuan Nguyen Expressions Chaffey College Dance Concert 2010 Directed by Michelle Jenkins Thursday, April 29th @ 7:30 Friday, April 30th @ 7:30 Saturday, May 1st @ 7:30 Sunday, May 2nd @ 2:00 Tickets $12 Box Office Phone: (909) 652-6067 * Tell Courtney in the Box Office that Eddie from The Breeze sent you and get a free “Yeah, that’s great.” remark.

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Arts & Entertainment

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Lilian Calavan achieving dreams Being 80 and learning in a new generation APRIL CHURCH

n 80-year-old Chaffey College student Lilian Calavan is graduating at the top of her class this spring semester 2010. Lilian has

attended Chaffey since the summer of 2006 and has enjoyed every semester here. She is graduating with an Associate in Arts and has several other degrees she is working toward. During her time at Chaffey, she has taken many classes, from foreign language to criminal justice to broaden her perspective. “You are never too old to return or enroll in school,” she said. “I love every bit of my learning experience here at Chaffey College.” Lilian is currently seeking to further her career in the criminal justice field. Calavan was born and raised in a suburban area of Washington, D.C., in a farmhouse with an outhouse and pump water system; with her mother, father and sister. Calavan always dreamt of going to college and bettering herself. She married twice, one to a Marine and Navy Seal and thought of becoming a nurse so she could also travel. Life took a new path, and Calavan became a lifelong mother of seven children and a professional cosmetologist for the past 50 years. She became a resident of California in 1959. Since then, she has been ordained under a Chaplin and has a connection towards the Women’s prison in Chino. Calavan has challenged herself to never give up on her dream of becoming a college graduate and

has had the opportunity to receive help from programs here on campus like EOPS, campus cadets and students. “Things are very different in this generation,” she said. “Students would help me by carrying my books and walking me to my classes, even those students with outrageous tattoos and piercings. It’s amazing!” Calavan said she has lost both friends and family members left and right, and she knows that God has allowed her to complete several more chapters in her life.” Calavan has high spirits, and she loves to keep busy. Despite not passing all of her classes or learning computer programs as fast as the other youngsters, she never gave up on her endeavors of becoming the college graduate she will become in the spring. Her daughter, Tonya Froemming, said, “She is the backbone of our family. She motivates us all to further our education.” Calavan has a grandson who is also attending Chaffey College. She has seven children, fourteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She has been very supportive in every aspect of her family’s life. “These spectrums of classes has allowed me to gain a solid understanding of alternative models of thinking and will allow me to

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Lilian Machlett Calavan and daughter Tonya Froemming look forward to Lilian’s Graduation in May.

transfer my mindset on advanced goals,” she said. Calavan is an inspiration to both students and faculty. Chaffey is extremely happy to see her graduate and reach higher academic achievements.

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Opinion

chaffeybreeze.com | April 19, 2010

Gay Marriage: A matter of equality not religion KURTIS FROST

alifornia’s prohibition of gay marriage creates inequality and validates prejudice. In California any two people can marry regardless of race, religion, or social status…unless they’re gay. Doesn’t something seem wrong about that? On April 4, I performed my first wedding ceremony. I married two friends who are not very religious and wanted to have a ceremony to tie the knot. Since they heard I was ordained (I was ordained on www.themonastery.org through Universal Life Church), they asked me to perform their ceremony. It would also mean more to them to have a friend marry them than some random priest. Since this was my first marriage ceremony I was going to perform, I wanted to make sure everything would be done right. There would honestly be nothing worse than finding out that this marriage is not

official. I called the county clerk, city hall and anyone else I could think of to find out exactly what I had to do. I found out that in the state of California you don’t even have to be ordained as a minister to perform a wedding. The only requirements are that you be 18 or older and that the couple getting married understands that this marriage is legal. Besides that, the only thing needed is the marriage license, which is given to the couple getting married by the state.

Now what does this have to do with gay marriage? Well, I realize now that the only thing needed to marry two people in California is a license by the state: no priest, no church, nothing more than a state document, a witness and someone over 18 to marry the couple. So I ask the state of California, how is gay marriage a religious issue if marriage can avoid religion in this state? In late 2008, California passed Proposition 8. This made only marriages between a man and a woman recognized as valid. The reason why this was passed was main-

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ly the argument that marriage is a religious ceremony and letting gay people get married would change the definition of a religious ceremony; however, I performed a non-religious ceremony to join two people in marriage, and all we needed was a piece of paper from the state. This is not a religious issue; this is a state issue and there is no separation between church and state here. This is nothing but inequality built on prejudice and politicians having deep pockets from religious organizations. With this said, I will publicly defy the state’s laws and am willing to perform any gay marriage anyone needs performed. This will not legally be accepted by the state, because they will not hand out marriage licenses to gay couples. But this bond is between two people — and the state cannot stand in their way. Contact me, Reverend Frost, for a wedding.

Health center gives welcome help STEVE BOVI

t is always a good feeling when somebody has your back. It is always great to get help fast, and it is always astounding when the help is free. If you are looking for this kind of stability, the health services office is the perfect place to go. I awoke to the sound of my alarm piercing through the quiet calm of the morning. Like most mornings, I gave the option of pressing the snooze button brief consideration. After about three seconds, the noise bothered me to a higher degree than usual. I switched off my alarm and discovered that I had an ear infection. My ride picked me up, and I immediately took the opportunity to complain to the first victim of the day. Unshaken, she told me to go to the heath services office. It seemed to be good idea, and I found out quickly that it was. After I stumbled confused up to the front desk, the place became alive. I was handed forms, which were simple, and then guided into a room. Here I was weighed, and then they checked my blood pressure. After the nurse gave me some brief options on the best ways to quit smoking, I was ushered in to see a doctor in the next room. The doctor asked me which ear was the problem. I told her. She looked at it for under ten seconds and then she handed me some medication. I went back to the front desk, for my last surprise. The bottle of pills that usually costs close to thirty dollars was reduced to five. I had a problem, and the health services office had my back. They helped me quickly, and the cost was covered in our student fees. This, by the way, is awesome. I have heard both positive and negative stories involving health services. The good seemed to outweigh the bad, and I witnessed it myself. As quickly as they moved me along, I still felt like the health service people cared. There are not many better ways for people without insurance to be aided back to health. Go discover your options and be prepared to thank the deserving medical personnel. You can thank me later.

Feature

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Cinema and television club offers a place for rising stars

who is majoring in Broadcasting and Cinema, would like to see a group of people tudents who are majoring in broad- who have the same love for cinema and casting, cinema, television and radio television come together in an environcan now professionally network on ment where they can be themselves. campus with others who share their same Bringing the right people together is the interests. way to produce creative and “dangerous” After eight years in the making, guided content as Jacobo says. by Professor/Club Advisor, Daniel Jacobo, Although fairly new to Chaffey, the the Cinema and Television Club is now members are already getting what they deopen with a variety of unlimited opportu- sire out of the club. nities. “It’s a great tool to network,” club Side by side with Jacobo, the club is member Michael Sullivan said. Sullivan represented by four officers: Jenna Con- was originally majoring in anthropology, rad, President; Justin Peter, Vice President; but is now planning to major in film. He Justin Lowe, Secretary; and April Kibbe, is taking advantage of the film club to “get Treasurer. All four officers are ready to his feet wet.” strike a positive impact with the collabora“Film to me is the only way to show a tion of the talented rising stars within the different world that is in my head,” Film club. major, Robert Newman, said. He says that Jacobo prepares his students and club that bringing out his imagination could members for marketability. “Learning is possibly help change our world for the betperpetual,” Jacobo said. It’s a new age and ter. there are more tools for knowledge and Some members like film major Hernan networking. The possibilities in accelerat- Cortes have joined the club for the love of ing within the industry are endless, more so visual arts. Others have joined to strike a than when he was a student. reaction, whether positive or negative. “It’s harvest time,” Jacobo said. While Uniquely combined with their own talraising the bar of education, his goal is for ented skills and ideas, the club members the members to take advantage of the tools all share one important primary focus: to the club offers. Advising them to substan- create entertaining content for the industry. tiate each other’s work at a professional “I am here to learn the magic of cineproduction level. matography,” film major Spencer Landeros CSUSB_4.9X7.5_Chaffey_041910.qxd 3:17 PM how Page 1 The Club’s president, Jenna Conrad,3/30/10 said. Learning to create artistic magiAPRIL KIBBE

cal content for the big screen is another plus for all the members. Among the club members is also film major, Ilene Candelario. Pushing the limits with her comedic and risqué talented films, Candelario is in a unique league of her own. “Movies are a sense of expression,” she said. Randy Ramirez, film major, agrees as he enjoys acting in her movies and watching his own work. Candalerio produces, directs and also acts in her movies. “I do it cause nobody else will do what I want,” she said. Candelario’s wild imagination motivates her eagerness to watch the content she creates. Her brave character choices are sure to take the audience on a “bumpy ride.” Whether it’s a passion for cinematography, the need to network or the desire to strike a public reaction, the film club shall accommodate all of the above. “More people should get involved,” Justin Lowe, film major, said. It is an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. “The club has showed me a lot of good ideas,” broadcast major Carla Valdez said. While evaluating student films and preparing for the upcoming events, she is also learning how to critique her own work and important methods about footage. “This is not just something you can get around the corner,” said Camilo Ramirez, director/producer. Students who are seri-

ous about their career in broadcasting and cinema should take advantage of the new opportunity on campus. Ramirez sees the club as a doorway towards expressing himself. The club is a place where he can show some of the work he has produced as a filmmaker. “I’ll receive guidance to make it better,” he said. Dolores Jenerson-Madden, Broadcasting and cinema specialist, says that students have been talking about organizing a film club for a couple of years. “I’m really happy for the current leaders that made it become a reality,” she said. Club meetings are held in the Center for the Arts Building every Friday from 3:30– 5 p.m. in room CAA 118. Students who are interested in joining the Cinema and Television Club are welcomed to attend a meeting or email Jenna Conrad, President, at chaffeyctc@yahoo.com. Schedule of upcoming events: Broadcasting and Cinema Student Showcase 2010, hosted by Daniel Jacobo. April 27, from 5-6:50 p.m. in the Center for the Arts building, room CAA-218. The Golden Panther Film Festival, Presented by Chaffey Cinema and Television Club. Friday, May 7, from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts building, room CAA-218. For submission details (such as: medium, format, contact info) or questions email: chaffeyctc@yahoo.com. -PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: JUSTIN LOWE

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Sports

chaffeybreeze.com | April 19, 2010

Victor Valley receives double for their trouble LIZ MUÑOZ

FERNANDO SARABIA

Joseph Battaglia makes the tag on a Ram base runner.

haffey baseball improved its conference record to 14-1 after winning a doubleheader against Victor Valley College at Lowder Field on April 10, serving Valley a 11-0 trouncing in the first game and 6-1 in the closer. The Panthers got out to a spectacular outing from lefty freshmen Jeremy Perez in the first game. He dominated nine innings of baseball giving up only one hit, with nine strikeouts, and two walks while pitching a complete game. Chaffey batters scored three runs from one hit, two walks and three passed balls in the first inning, and never looked back. When the defense took the field Perez took advantage of the three-run lead, striking out the first batter on three straight pitches. With momentum on his side Perez did not allow a Ram hit until the seventh inning. FERNANDO SARABIA

Matthew Anderson stretches for the bag during April 10 victories over Victor Valley. Anderson drove in four runs. The Panthers scored three more in the third inning and four more in the fifth, with freshmen first baseman Matthew Anderson playing an important part by providing four RBIs. Freshman catcher Jacob Romanski also swung the bat well, scoring one run, one hit, two RBIs in four at bats. In the late game VVC scored first on a double-play ground out that resulted in the only Valley score. Chaffey answered quickly scoring three runs on two hits, two

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Lauren Perez readies for action as she warms up with Dahnika Romero CASANDRA ARNOLD

eeping in mind that Lady Panthers dominated Antelope Valley at their home field on March 17, parents and spectators watched the Wednesday April 14 home game against AVC with hopes of another victory. In the first inning AVC took a two-run lead. Chaffey’s second at bat really had the crowd believing the Panthers would not let AVC get their vengeance on our turf. It was the second inning that shortstop Vanity Martinez hit a solid grounder through a hole between short and second base for a single. Pitcher Lauren Perez then moved Martinez to second after ripping another grounder through the same hole. Second baseman Evelyn Hernandez

help load the bases with another hit. It was the Panthers starting catcher Heather Jaramilo and 9 Cassy Rodriguez who brought in the two RBI’s the bottom of the second. In the third inning errors by Chaffey and strong bats from the Marauders put AVC in the lead for good. AVC up seven runs after a two-run homer, a double and several bunts that should have been dominated. The next two innings Chaffey managed to score three more runs, and AVC did the same, leaving the score 13-5 AVC after the fifth inning. The mercy rule states if a team is up seven point after the fifth, it is a mercy game and stopped. AVC came to Panther field for pay back and got it. The two teams are even for now. A rematch would be one not to miss.

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errors while leaving three men on base. Sophomore Colby Gurney settled down and found his groove pitching a masterful seven innings of baseball. After striking out Valley’s last batter in the seventh, with the game out of reach, freshmen Jeremy Weber replaced Gurney to finish the game. The next home game will be against San Bernardino Valley College on April 24 at noon.