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Sept. 28, 2009 volume 20, issue 2

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Student Activities partners up to make a difference JUSTIN KELLER

Panthers defense does the job Page 12

JULIE COSGROVE

Sophomore running back Jahmel Rover in 2nd half of Panthers’ winning effort against Antelope Valley College.

Elementary students go to college STEVE BOVI

n Sept. 16 and 17, Chaffey students enjoyed a surprise visit. Four groups of fifth graders from the Montclair School District were taking a tour of the campus. The fifth graders were part of a program called Online to College. This program, run by Dr. Inga Pelzer, guides children from fifth to twelfth grade with an education plan that will better prepare them for college. Once the students complete the program, they are given a grant that will pay for their first two years at Chaffey, books included. The campus tour is the first step in this program.

Enthusiastic children arrived at 9:30 near the Athletics Department. Members of the Montclair Associated Students for Success (MASS) divided them into equal groups, and then things got under way. After a brief exercise warm-up, they were shown around campus, often interacting with members of different academic departments. They also visited the library and Wignall museum. At 11:30 the youth were treated to lunch. Then it was off to the theater to wrap up the tour. Student, Angel Arguelles led one the groups of fifth graders. She, like the other members of MASS, was once part of Online to College. “Some of the children can be a handful. They are just full of energy,” Arguelles said. The program uses former participants to help the kids because they are from the same neighborhoods. MASS wants Online to College to keep being a self-sustaining program. It will remain that way by keeping responsibility in the community.

he Office of Student Activities has given students an opportunity to help the community. For the last fifteen years Student Activities has partnered with different elementary schools in the area. Every three years a new elementary school is partnered with. This year, however, Student Activities has announced that it is going into its fourth year of partnership with Kingsley Elementary. “We barely get rolling,” said Susan Stewart, Director of Student Activities, explaining that a fourth year was necessary to help fulfill the needs at Kingsley. Stewart started this partnership program at Student Activities. “It made me step back and think that local students need supplies,” she said in response to her first partnership with Elderberry Elementary in 1994. Stewart shared her devotion to this program saying that even the little things make a difference. “This program offered another option for students to help in the community,” she said. Students can get involved in this program by donating various school supplies such as backpacks, new books and food baskets. Stewart said that books were especially important for this school. “With a lot of students at Kingsley, a book is a luxury,” she said. Last year, thanks to generous donations, every child at Kingsley was able to receive a new book. Stewart had a positive outlook for this year’s partnership with Kingsley. “I am very excited about our partnership with Kingsley Elementary,” she said. Anyone with questions about the program or needing additional information about how to become involved should stop by the Office of Student Activities or call (909) 652-6589.

Chaffey Breeze has a new site

DAN MCCARTY

Kingsley Elementary children take a lunch break while visiting campus.

fter a three-month process of redesign by online editor Angelica Davalos, the Chaffey Breeze has launched its new website. New features include a video wall in which visitors can see videos shot by Breeze staff and even add their own. There are also more polls, easier navigation and much more media. Late-breaking news will also hit the

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web as it happens. Look for a story being worked on after the print deadline on more class-section cutbacks in the spring semester. The site also has an on-the-spot Twitter update and blogs that are written by staff reporters. Coming soon will be podcasts of the stories so that can downloaded to an iPod for those on the go. Check out the new site and leave some feedback. Enjoy!

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Transfer Center Calendar

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The Transfer Center staff is working on a variety of activities including university representatives visiting, information workshops and counseling.

VSS mascot Mojito the Praying Mantis enjoys the sweltering summer heat while watching students trying to keep cool. Temperatures reached into the triple digits on the Rancho campus.

Sept. 30. University of Phoenix in quad 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 6. Cal State Los Angeles 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Follow the Campus on Twitter Keep informed and visit www.twitter.com/chaffeycollege.

Cal State San Bernardino 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Transfer and Career Fair The long-awaited event is finally here. Come on down to the quad, Thursday, Oct.8, at 10 a.m. Join the other students on the quest to find the right college or career. Do not miss out. The event ends at 1 p.m! Transfer Talk The Transfer Center is providing students with a opportunity to discuss important topics with students who plan to transfer. For more information on any event or to sign up contact the center at 652- 6233 or visit their web site at www.chaffey.edu/transfer22.

ASCC Meetings ASCC meets the first Monday of every week in student Bus Trip to the Getty Center activities Stop by and listen in. Meetings start at ASCC is sponsoring a free bus trip for students who paid 12:30 p.m. all college service fees! The trip will be held on Saturday Oct. 10. Students can reserve a seat at the Rancho Budget Affects Transfers Thanks to the current budget crisis many students who or Chino Student Activies office. Students who wish to planned to transfer after completing the fall semester will participate must bring a payment printout and ID to sign up. There will be two pick up locations on not be able to do so. Transfer Center staff and counselors the day of the trip. Main Campus bus will leave at 8:30 are helping students find alternative solutions. Students a.m. from parking lot 7. The Chino bus will leave at planning to transfer to any CSU and UC should apply 9:00 a.m. Both buses plan to be back by 4:30 p.m. between Oct. 1 and Nov 1. STEM Robotics Camp-Fall 09 Get hands-on experience and build a VEX TM robot while learning to work in a group environment! To attend this camp, students must be in 9 through 12 grade or a currently enrolled student on campus. All classes are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your seat now! Classes size are limited! For more information contact Campus Blood Drive Give the gift of blood on Sept. 29 and earn points as part Wanda Mitchell 909-652-6499 or Karen Orlando at 909652-6405. Or E-mail them STEAM.staff@chaffey.edu. of the “Gift of Life” Donor Loyalty Program that may be redeemed for items at www.istream.org. The Blood drive will be held from 8 a.m - 6 p.m. in the staff lounge. For Save Time & Money – Purchase A Football Season Pass more information, contact Sadie Anderson at Passes are available for the current 909-652-6331. season. To purchase a pass contact the athletics office at 909-652-6290. Guaranteed Admission Good news, students! The campus has agreements with Cal State San Bernardino and the University of La Verne that can guarantee admission to either college. For eligibility requirements, visit the Transfer Center on any campus.

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Campus News

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New at the bookstore Kurtis Frost

Operation Mass Nap

Steve Bovi

hile buying lunch Elliot Frantz, an Art major, noticed a strange sight in the cafeteria. Nearly half of the students were asleep. “They were on the table in uncomfortable positions,” Frantz recalled. “Some people were sleeping on top of each other.” This discovery prompted Frantz to walk around the campus to see if others were napping. By his account, there were many others. After mild deliberation with friends, Frantz has come up with an idea to improve student life. He calls this idea the Mass Nap, which will take place all day on Oct. 16 in front of the library. As the name implies, students will be invited to take a nap on the lawn. In addition to receiving much needed sleep, students will have an opportunity to meet new people. Frantz claims that students will have a day where people come and “sleep on the lawn, all together.”

Student reaction to this proposed event shows that some still feel uneasy about getting comfortable, as they still have class to attend. However, there will be regulatory “sleep watchers” on hand to keep an eye out for time. Other students have questions about lawn conditions, fearing that they will have grass stains and wet spots on their clothes. Frantz is currently in talks with school officials in regards to these potential problems. Frantz is happy to admit that this is a social experiment but feels that being entertained is only part of the good that can come from this sort of event. “Science tells us that better sleep means better grades,” said Frantz, adding that “sleep improves memory.” This event is not yet sanctioned as a school activity, but Frantz has stated that he plans on going forward with it anyway. Frantz hopes that many people will attend this event, because success means future Mass Naps. His goal is to make this a student event that happens at the beginning of every semester, so that new students will learn the value of sleep.

Sleep on the grass not in the class

he Campus Bookstore has new offers for students this year. They are renting out TI84 Calculators for the semester. A new one will cost $139.99. The rental is $25 plus a $10 refundable deposit. Also available is the St Martins Guide. The price to buy it new is $85.50. It is only $26 to rent. A Math 410 or 425 book is $140 new, but only $33 to rent. The rental programs are for a full semester. However, the books will need to be returned by the end of the semester or a hold will be put on the student’s account until the book is returned or bought. The rental books were purchased by the Associated Students of Chaffey College in hopes to lower the money spent by students each year on books. The book buy-back hours have also

been expanded from being bought at the end of the semester to weekly Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm. If a student buys a book for a class they had to drop, the book can be sold back immediately. “We’re doing everything we can to get as many rentals and lowering the price of books,” Tara Johnson the bookstore supervisor said. Not new, but still available is the bookstore’s “Low Price Guarantee” where if you can find the same book for cheaper at any bookstore, Chaffey will match the price and give you 10% off the difference. But this is only available on books found in bookstores, so no online stores. These are great values that compete with both off campus and online bookstores which will hopefully bring more students back to the school bookstore and bring more money to the school.

Free things are all around

refillable bottle. One most useful things the campus has invested in is Wi-Fi. Students can access black board and many other useful sites anywhere on campus. In order to access the internet a student must enter their student ID number as the user name and the password is the student’s date of birth.

Photo Illustrated by Justin Kenward

No charge means the price is right David Arredondo

he campus offers an acute amount of free services and things. Some of those being filtered water, internet, help with finding a job, and medical stuff. The student activities office has water available for all students and staff. Please remember to be green and bring a safe

Example: User: AA1234567 Password: 010101 The Global Career Center offers assistance to all students who qualify: for example, internet service, how to write a resume, campus jobs, career assessment and much more. EOPS has many perks if students qualify for financial aid. One of the most important things that students can take advantage of is the health services offered at the medical office on campus. The office offers over the counter drugs, condoms, physicals, and stress counseling. A wealth of health information is also offered at no charge.

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Governing Board candidates address forum Amber Yasin

ive candidates vying for two seats on the Governing Board addressed the candidate forum held on Sept. 16 in Wargin Hall. The candidate incumbents were Kathy Brugger and Katie Roberts along with challengers Irene Hernandez-Blair, Christopher Agrella and Paul Vincent Avila. Each of the five had two minutes to answer series of questions regarding school faculty, administration, campus safety and their goals for Chaffey College. “I am not here for endorsements. I am here to answer questions,” said Avila regarding the question of why and what they want to do. Roberts wants to make a positive change in people’s lives and do everything in the best interest of the college. “Through Chaffey College one has to go on and be what they want to be,” Brugger said. Agrella wants to bring his wealth of knowledge, personal experiences and fresh ideas to make the college even better. “The reality is that not every child is an honor roll student or an athlete. The average student can thrive with a higher education,” Hernandez-Blair said. President Dr. Henry Shannon, Governing Board Vice President Gary L. George and the former President Lee C. McDougal were all present. At the end of the forum, attendees were asked if they had any questions. Debbie Acker-Grossberg, paralegal major, raised her hand and was called upon.

“There is no parking!” said AckerGrossberg. Roberts insisted that there is parking available at the football parking lot. The students are just not willing to walk that long distance on campus. Most of the candidates either simply denied the fact that there is such a problem, and others did not think that the student parking issue was a serious matter to be discussed. “That is where we need to get the legislature and bring out the parking issue,” said Agrella, who was willing to work toward the parking issue by constructing more arJustin Kenward eas for students to park and re-designing Governing Board candidates Paul Vincent Avila, Katie Roberts & Kathleen some parking structures. Brugger address forum on campus Sept. 16. Elections will be held Nov. 3.

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Arts & Entertainment

Theater production involves collaboration

Gennevy Galindo

utting together a theatrical production is a collaboration from not only the actors but also stage production, costuming, and make-up departments. On campus, the theater department is well equipped to produce a variety of shows throughout the year. Through the theater department, several classes work together to produce the ongoing entertainment.

chaffeybreeze.com | Sept. 28, 2009 Stage costuming offers students of different sewing abilities the experience to learn and construct costumes for the show. Headed by Merrill Grady this class is open to all students to become involved. With a class of 24 students, they are able to produce more costumes for the show dressing the current cast of 38 actors. It becomes a collaboration of ideas in which the students can design and create the costumes. “It’s like fashion design, but better,” Cathrina Laura Creech, biology major, said. Aiding the dramatic effect to the attire is the theater make-up class. With the direction of Heatherly Stephens students learn different styles and techniques of applying theatrical make-up. Once the students have learned various techniques, they will have the opportunity to use their

skills by volunteering for the current show. Come production premeir, all of the hard work and time dedicated to the show comes together as one. “Hopefully it all turns out great,” Carolina Calderon, undecided major, said. It takes months of work and dedication to put together a show. With the involvement of different theatrical departments it all becomes possible.

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At right: Carrie Smith, Eddie Bliss and Dixie Stone work on a costume design in class.

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Kenneth Dyer

Dyer follows his dreams

POWER TO THE PASSES.

BRANDON ANDRESKI usic is a powerful tool that can be used to affect a audience’s mood during a movie so that they feel what the character is feeling or while people shop so that they feel comfortable buying more. Music was defined as divine by the great artists of the classical and baroque periods. Whether it comes from a heavenly realm or not, one cannot deny its influence. One such person who hears the call of music is beginning musician Kenneth Dyer. He is a 52 year old student returning to school to pursue what he said is his calling. “That’s what I feel my purpose is. I’ve always wanted to write music and be able to play it,” Dyer said. “That’s why I’m here at school. To follow a dream.” He is enrolled in many of the music classes on campus including a guitar class taught by Brandon Bernstein and a vocal/ piano course with Dave Doday. “My dream is to create my own studio and write songs to share with others,” Dyer said. “I’ve seen a lot in life, and I’ve been around. But I don’t ever believe it’s too late to start over and learn something new.” Dyer related that while he struggles a bit with some of the concepts in the classes, he is determined to succeed and will understand it when it counts.

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experience. However, being able to time and money has been put into the decomplete accurate paper work is a partment and it has turned into a top training facility. Chaffey is the recommended necessary skill,” Asplin said. Many women today are proving school for aviation training by the FAA. For those fascinated by aircraft or just that they can reassemble a continental 540 engine as well as fill out paper curious about the way they work, this prowork. Asplin supports women taking gram may hold the key to new opportunities. interest in the aviation field. Larry Hultgren, aeronautics instructor, said this semester has the highest enrollment he has ever seen. “This program has been here since the 1930s,” Hultgren said. “The class size continues to expand. We never turn anyone away.” This intense proJIMMY PURCELL gram prepares stuChris Hannah checks an inviter circuit OH on a 58 helicopter. dents for the Federal ing her Honda, Dowling is a natural meAviation Administrachanic. tion (FAA), Airframe and Mike Asplin is now attending his second Power Plant Mechanic CerAPRIL KIBBE year at Chaffey. He gives back 10 hours of tificate Test. tutoring to ensure that others will follow “Our economy may be verybody is keeping busy in the his successful path in aviation. in jeopardy, but the reality Aviation Maintenance Technology “Aviation is a lot of fun. It has intro- is, people will always need Department. duced me to a whole new world I didn’t to fly.,” Hultgren said. “One With equipment from well-known airknow existed,” Asplin said. of my students was recently craft names such as Beach Craft, Jet RangAsplin has plans to fly small commer- been hired by Boeing Aero er, Huey, Cessna and Bell, it is no wonder cial aircraft in the future. Maintenance Group in Chithat there is a waiting list to get in. “This program has given me very good no, a sponsor of ours. Our Heather Dowling is serious about her job prospects. I recommend this program job placement experience aviation career. to anyone who is considering aviation me- with them has been great.” JUSTIN KENWARD “I want to be a missionary pilot, Dowlchanics. You don’t necessarily need prior He related that a lot of Heather Dowling & Mike Asplin hear engine roar. ing said. From chainsaw carving to repair-

Aviation expands horizons

Club rush inspires excellent social skills

Johnson was here on business, and to her pleasant surprise, she was offered the opportunity to interact with campus social clubs, listen to music and eat a free lunch. Johnson is majoring in criminal justice and plans to join the main campus in the near future. Jackson Miller was standing near the New and returning students shade helping hand out drinks. He is studyget acquainted ing film production and is also part of Student Ambassadors. This group is part of ANGELICA DAVALOS the Marketing Department. They not only APRIL KIBBE volunteer on campus, but they go out and VIRGINIA LUCERO serve the community. Also there was Shirley Mills, a second he radiant sun offered a warm semester student who is studying comspotlight for the Club Rush celputers. She was eating and enjoying ebration. It was a planned day the atmosphere. of socializing accompanied by an en“I came across a flier last week ergetic DJ, who played music for the about this,” she said. “I am meeting event. The smell of barbecued hot dogs new people.” and hamburgers greeted the students as Overall the event was a great way to they entered the main quad on Wednesstart the year, Erin Wesley and son EJ day, Sept 16. were pleased with their visit. The line was growing as the final “I brought my son here today to touches on the food were being comcheck out the campus,” said Weasly. pleted. “He’ll be attending this college after “I was sitting here, and I saw the high school. We were surprised to see food.” said Denise Hall, child growth a DJ performing in the middle of the and development major, when asked day. This is awesome.” how she managed to be first in line. “This is cool,” added EJ. “I like this Sharie Young, Hall’s friend who school. I want to be a student now.” was next in line said, “I like this beWesley and EJ put off the rest of cause you get free food and get to mintheir afternoon plans to enjoy burgers gle with other students.” and sodas together at EJ’s future colClub Rush happens every year, lege. and it seems as though the attendance With the consuming of the food, the grows with time. This event is to welDJ cranking out tunes and the club taDANIEL MCCARTY come new and returning students and bles attracting students, the goal of the Everyone waits to fill their bellies with free club rush B.B.Q. to introduce them to some of the clubs event seemed to be reached. Nothing on campus. These clubs had their tables like a soda pop and Doritos to break set up around the quad with aims to recruit by attending a play called Minostasio Y Su won’t bite. OK, just a little,” he said. the ice between new faces. new members. Familia. Then we will take an educationSitting underneath a tree enjoying this To read more about what clubs are offerKenneth Shane, women’s basketball al trip to the Latin American Museum in event was Kiki Johnson, currently enrolled ing this semester, such as trips to schools, coach and alumni, was one of the cooks. Long Beach.” at Chino campus. or ASCC events such as the AIDS Walk When asked what time he began to cook The club also does community work “This is cool,” she said. “They don’t please go to www.chaffeybreeze.com. he said, “Around 10:30. This is my third involving reading to children and donating have anything like this at Chino.”

year working this event. It’s always my pleasure to volunteer and to help serve the students.” As people walked by, there was an opportunity for them to stop and talk to clubs that they were interested in. The Spanish Club was one among the 10 booths recruiting new members. Mercedes Limon is a Spanish teacher of 25 years who has been teaching at Chaffey for three years. Since then she has managed to take over the Spanish club. “Our mission is to bring people together in the community,” she said. “We have an exciting agenda this semester, starting off

books to Kingsley Elementary school. Limon enjoyed herself at Club Rush saying it was the best she’s ever seen. “It’s very lively.” Christian Zuniga is a member and also serves as treasurer. He related that the club has made a positive impact on him. “I’m not a very talkative person and the Spanish Club has helped me open up to the world,” he said. “I keep track of the money, member list and activities.” Zuniga enjoys his responsibility. “We want people to join today. This is a nice club where everybody likes to get involved in everything we do. Join us, we

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Features

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What they are wearing: Students keeping comfortably cool

JEFF RANSON

his fall semester is blossoming spring flowers, as this year’s fashions come in a variety of comforting styles. Students adorn themselves in an assortment of colors, patterns, and styles while they canvas the campus in search of their dreams. Regardless if it is dresses or jeans, accompanying baseball caps or earrings, the commonality is the need for comfort. More students are grasping the concept of comfort over flair. Some are still out to display their individuality, while others simply want to fit in. Whatever the choice, this semester’s fashions certainly stir the imagination. Sophomore Business major Kimberly Bravo sports a rather large shoulder bag with shorts while standing in the shade with shades on. “I don’t like to be too revealing,” Bravo said. Keeping cool or maintaining anonymity, students display an assortment of eye wear this fall. Names such as Versace, or Prada, D&G or Oakley’s dominate the optical arena on campus. Alex Aragon, a soon to be Cal Poly transfer, maneuvers though campus in designer jeans and boots made from same endangered species. Bravo said, “I prefer a more casual approach.” Some students — such as sophomores Lauren Bennett and Gregory Henderson who can take a pair of socks to another level — like to be noticed for their independence. “I refuse to conform to fashion laws,” Bennet said while sporting mix-match blue and white leg warmers. Freshmen Taylor Hudson, a fashion design major, gives relaxation a totally new meaning, with her casual summer dress and shades that leaves onlookers sedated. “I’m easy going,” Hudson said. Sophomore Kyle McSweeny understands the emotional effects that colors have on people. He is wearing a multi-colored smiley face shirt that not only relieves stress, it illuminates the phrase “Don’t worry, be happy.” “This is my comfort shirt,” said McSweeny. “I have to stay comfortable.” Freshman musician Thomas Stroz wears a top hat and a blazer with sneakers to represent! When questioned about his ready for Showtime outfit, Stroz belted out a few bars of “This is how we do it.” Fashion is not always an individual thing. Groups, clubs, and clicks gather between classes, chit-chatting while their attire speaks volumes about who they really are. Members of the Panther football team sport their favorite ball caps in comfort, as they adorn Endria Rivera, Shila Miller, and Selma Abehal while they walk through the east quad in stunning fashion. Although summer is over, the sweltering Inland heat has not let up. It is OK though, because students exploit their malleability to provide the creativity to stay comfortable.

FERNANDO SARABIA

Taylor Hudson says she’s “easy going.”

FERNANDO SARABIA

Marcella Rodriguez shows fall colors.

FERNANDO SARABIA

Graphic design major Kyle McSweeny says he has to “stay comfortable.”

FERNANDO SARABIA

Selma Abehal, Endria Rivera and Shila Miller are stunning in the quad.

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FERNANDO SARABIA

Windee Patterson — try chic!

Features

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How to catch a crush

Into the minds of both genders DAN MCCARTY

ollege campuses are overflowing with sexual energy. He wants her, she wants him, but where does one begin? School is a damn fine place to start. It is difficult for most, guy or girl, to walk up to a complete stranger and risk rejection. Unfortunately, this dangerous dance must take place to become a “mambo tango.” Optimism from within must take control over fear. While others dreadfully wait for this transformation to take place, the eager thoughtful might consider glancing below. Here is first hand insight into the minds of both genders to aid in the approach.

Advice on snagging that special lady “Be bold but not overbearing.”

Sarah, graphic design major “I prefer not to be approached at night while alone in an alleyway. If you time it right, try to start by talking about something we have in common.”

Mechelle, psychology major “Please don’t approach me while I am eating. It is best when a guy has “game,” and that doesn’t mean cheesy pick-up lines.”

Ali, kinesiology major “I like to be approached during the day while on campus. If you like me, just come and start chatting away.”

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An optimistic young lad tempting fate.

John, math major Anytime. “There is always time for meeting a new friend.” Rob, photography major Any place. “Woman are on guys’ minds most of the time. Location doesn’t matter.”

Chelsea, liberal studies major “I think it’s best to be approached after noon but before 3 p.m. It’s not so awkward when I am approached during a mutual activity.”

Tips on catching that ideal gent Men are more straightforward.

Hansi, photography major Any way. “No matter how you approach a guy, you will make his day.”

Marcella, nursing major “I like to be approached any time I am looking cute, and if you’re going to, have confidence and show no weakness.”

Max, music major Any reason. “Men love compliments. Just tell us what caught your eye and give our ever-growing ego a boost.”

David, photography major Anyone. “Guys are very open-minded, single-minded but open nonetheless.”

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Parking still dominating campus life Windshield Wiper Paper Weights Dan McCarty If you want to use my windshield wiper as a weight, sir, it’s going to cost you 30 bucks! I have once again been defiled by the invisible foe. If not for my adversary’s infamous calling card, not an ounce of evidence would remain of this one-sided monstrosity. It strikes only when I am completely defenseless, like when I’m away from the battleground, off digging the trenches for another struggle, expanding my mind in a far away classroom.

Chaffey police are ‘Ticket Masters’ David Walker

arking at Chaffey could drive an individual to play Russian Roulette with a bullet in every chamber. The campus police will gladly issue tickets to anyone that just so happens to have a parking violation. I will deem the police that hand these tickets out “The Ticket Masters.” After receiving a ticket one could expect to pay for the ticket or, just for the fun of it, go up to the hut of a police station and attempt an appeal. At times, the police do hand out tickets seemingly at random. A student could be parking in a justly perceived legal way and yet get the red and white paper. What really pisses me off is when The Ticket Masters give you tickets without an envelope. Did they run out? At thirty bucks a pop, it would do the piece of paper a minimal service to protect it from the harsh sun. Aside from the satirical attempts, there are some issues that make me especially angry. The parking situation is an unfriendly one that completely burns the bridges. And to top it off, the powers that be seem to actually enjoy burning them when tickets are involved. When parking, students should be focused on getting to class. They should not have to worry “If I park there, I’ll get a ticket” unless there are signs clearly prohibiting parking. There are no signs to speak of in parking lot 18. A parking-permit-possessing student who parallel parks along the curb only to return to his or her car on which lies a ticket would be upset that there are no signs prohibiting such parking. I am not alone in my concerns. Students all over campus are suffering the outrage. “The Ticket Masters” are ticketing spots that were never ticketed in the past. It’s like a free-for-all when it comes to parking fine quotas. Brianna Santos, fellow student and parking sufferer, agrees that there needs to be postings or something that signifies that there is no parking allowed outside the parking stalls. She said that she was mislead because there was no sign banning parking where she was ticketed at a white curb. Assuming that there was a sign posted (which there was not), it would hold no merits. Parking in such locations would inhibit absolutely no students from driving in the loop of parking lot 18 adjacent to Campus Drive.

The calling card: the all too familiar, high-glossed, freshly printed, and now for all viewers’ pleasure, color printed parking tickets! I appreciate the considerations, but spare me. Most of us have gotten some. Some of us might have actually paid them. But when is it going to stop? I would imagine that over the last few years, this lucrative little business venture has created quite the cash flow. One with any cognitive response whatsoever would be curious to just how much. Where does this money go? Who sees it? Who spends it? On what? Not on more parking spaces, that’s for sure. I couldn’t help but notice this noisy, obtrusive and quite presumably expensive construction underway on campus. I’m under the impression this is for more classrooms for a larger student body.

This, of course, I understand. I believe anyone willing and able has the right to further educate themselves. My concern would be the expected location for these new students to rest their fashionable gas guzzlers. This is of grave concern for any other short tempered, environment weary drivers already attending Chaffey in the endless search for a spot as it is. “I guess we’ll just let them figure it out,” said the one in charge. “And while they’re figuring it out, we’ll charge them all a whopping $30 bucks a day!” “Great idea, sir. You’re a freaking genius!” another big head says. More students than parking = more money from already

paying students… why would they want more parking lots!

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Sports

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Water Polo teams win home openers

After Tech torching, men drop 5 straight Spencer Hirsch

he Panther men’s water polo team crushed L.A. Trade Tech in its home opener and first conference game Sept. 16 with a 22-4 vic-

tory. Trade Tech stood little chance. Panthers set tone early with 11 goals in the first quarter. They held a double digit lead from that point on. Panthers brought a well-balanced scoring attack to its first contest in local waters. Sophomore Bryan Bolanos led the team with four goals. Freshmen Bijan Souri, Adam Oakes and Sophomore Nick Hancock all had three goals. Head coach Adam Grisham preaches hard work and his team worked out five hours a day the first three weeks of practice, including multiple two-adays. “There is never a time to rest in water polo,”

Grisham said. Players are seeing that hard work pays off. “Those two-a-days have been helping out a lot,” Oakes said. Hancock agreed, adding, “We got good team chemistry.” But the Cuesta Tournament on Sept. 18-19 gave the Panthers big problems. They went 0-4, losing to Cal Poly, American River, Cuesta and West Valley Colleges. An away game against L.A. Valley Sept. 23 produced similar results with a 17-5 loss, dropping their overall record to 2-6. The team played in San Diego Mesa Tournament Sept. 25-26. Check out Panther athletic page at www.chaffey.edu for results. The next home game will be Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 4:15 p.m. against conference opponent Cerritos College.

Women all about unity, run record to 9-1

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anther women took down L.A. Trade Tech with an impressive 25-5 win in their home opener and first conference game Sept. 16. The team dominated Tech from start to finish, leading by double digits for more than half the game. Head Coach Jim Dopf feels good about his team’s chances this season, seeing them as a potential top ten contender. The win was an added bonus for Dopf, marking his 300th at Chaffey. Sophomore captains Lauren Gentry and Malaysia Santin see eye to eye with their coach. They feel the team has a good chance to go far this year. “Team has a lot of unity. We swim our heart out,” Gentry said.

“The hard work is starting to pay off,” Santin said. Success continued for Panthers in Chaffey Tournament Sept. 18-19. The team went 4-0, with victories over San Diego Mesa , American River, Fresno City and Santa Rosa Colleges. Panthers shared first place honors with Riverside Community College, who also went 4-0. The Panthers rolled to and easy victory against Rio Hondo on the road Sept. 23, winning their second conference game 21-5. The win gives Panthers 2-0 record in South Coast Conference and 9-1 record overall. The next home game will be Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3 p.m. when the women face off against conference opponent Cerritos College. Photos: Fernando Sarabia

Chris Shelton (top photo ) and Krysten Rybicki (bottom photo) line up shots against L.A. Trade Tech.

Women kick off slowly; men keep rolling along Jeff Ranson

Coach Grace Cutrona leads a group of hungry Panthers on a hunting expedition through the Foothill conference. With 12 freshmen and just five sophomores, this year’s squad is finding the competition a little stiff. On Wednesday Sept. 23, the women won their first game, 3-0, over East Los Angeles. The victory gave the Panthers a record of 1-6-2, and also gives some promise of daylight in a dark cave. Men’s Head Coach Ben Cooper brings a more seasoned crew, with 13 sophomores and 14 freshmen. The men’s soccer team is on the prowl, as they mount a hunting expedition throughout Southern California. After devouring Mira Costa 5-0 on Sept. 23, the Panthers begin their conference run with a 5-4-1 record.

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Panther defense is up to the task Carter’s work leads team to 20-12 win in home opener Jeff Ranson

nce again featuring a hellacious defense, the Panthers stymied Antelope Valley in the home opener Sept. 19, 20-12. The defense was led by South Carolina recruit Joseph Carter’s relentless attack. Carter, who led both teams with seven solo tackles, wreaked havoc on Marauders running backs. Panther John Wright added three solo tackles along with two quarterback sacks. Durrell Givens and Daimion Stafford both made interceptions on crucial Marauder drives. Givens picked off a pass in the end zone that stopped a long potential scoring drive in the first half. Late in the fourth quarter, Stafford repeated the deed by intercepting Fernando Sarabia a pass attempt at the goal line. The Panthers struggled on offense throughout the first three quarters. Those Part of a tenacious Panther defense, Mike Fields and Kenny Braden put the crunch on Marauder quarterback struggles included two fumbles, two Brandon Mims during 20-12 victory in home opener at Grigsby Field. interceptions and a mountain of penalties. “We’re at the place where we have to Leonard grew more confident in the fourth quarter as he led the Panthers on another gain some continuity,” Coach Carl Beach said. “So we decided to go with one quarterback drive of 55 yards in five plays that resulted in another Rover touchdown. The two-point and stick with him through thick or thin.” conversion was successful, making the score 14-0. Freshman quarterback Michael Leonard was indeed thin until late in the third quarter, AVC scored on a 21-yard pass play to tighten the score. when he started to gain some confidence. With six minutes left in the quarter Leonard led Then, with a vengeance and now full of confidence, Leonard took the Panthers on an Chaffey on a six-play, 78-yard drive that ended with a Jahmal Rover five-yard touchdown 11-play drive, which resulted in a 32-yard touchdown reception by Del Wilson. run. Jason Levy missed the point after making the score 6-0. The Marauders scored a late touchdown but again failed to convert both of the extra“The game is long so I don’t get too emotional about my performance,” Rover said. point attempt. “They don’t call me ‘Crunch’ for nothing.” Chaffey’s next home game is against El Camino on Oct. 10.

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Panther quarterback Michael Leonard gained confidence as the game progressed, finishing 17 for 31 for 220 yards passing and one TD.

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Sophomore tight end Ricky Howard is all smiles after the Panthers’ fourth-quarter victory over the Antelope Valley Marauders.