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Students question construction

The case of the murdered tree page 3 Looking at art in new ways page 6-7 Budget might force students to leave California page 8 Want the geek look at a low cost? Page 9 Kurtis Watch Page 10 VICTORIA WOFFORD

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he campus center construction site has been on the minds of many students on campus for these past semesters. Most are starting to wonder if it is worth the trouble. Students are starting to question why the school would waste money on this new building when it could have used that money towards more classes. There are more negative reactions toward the new building than positive ones. “I’m not able to walk directly to my class, which isn’t such a big deal, but it’s useless to me since I’ll be gone next semester,” student Matthew Martin-Hall said. “Also I think they should have spent their money on something else like more classes. But in the end I hope it’s worth it.” However, no money has been wasted during this construction. Everything was funded through bonds, restricted to expanding our campuses with new buildings. The people voted that this money be used only for new buildings and updates. Fortunately it will not always be a hassle to take a long detour to class. Project completion is expected for July 31, 2011.

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TOP: The construction workers sit back while they take their lunch, to later resume construction of the new Michael Alexander Campus Center. BOTTOM: The new building can be seen near the Campus Center East quad.

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Finding a path to cross campus is no easy task during construction. Financial aid help available Financial Aid staff will help students on Friday, Feb. 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in BE 17. Get help completing the financial aid application. No appointment is necessary, but space is limited. Bring federal tax forms and four-digit PIN (if applicable). If students are dependents they are required to bring their parents’ federal tax forms as well. For more information, contact Financial Aid at (909) 652-6199.

College reps on campus University representatives will be at all three campuses this month. The Transfer Center is open in Fontana on Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and in Chino on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For a complete calendar, visit www.chaffey. edu/transfer or stop into the Transfer Center office on any of the three campuses. For more information call the Transfer Center at (909) 652-6233.

Campus Crime Watch • Jan. 24 — Injury/illness. Rancho campus, Bookstore Parking Lot. • Jan. 24 — Injury/illness. Rancho campus, North Parking Lot. • Jan. 25 — Hit and Run. Fontana Campus - Case pending • Jan. 26 — Criminal Threat- Rancho Campus Disability Programs and Services - Cleared • Jan. 26 — Lost Property - Chino Campus.

Food choices on the main campus Food Services has arranged for multiple vendors to visit the main campus between Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. These vendors include Boston Market, Graziano’s, Carl’s Jr., Dominos Pizza, Panda Express, Chickfil-A, Buckboard BBQ, and many others throughout the week. In addition, Maui Wowi smooothies are available Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the CAA building. The Panther Cub Café, featuring freshly made Starbucks products, lunch combos, and freshly baked Otis Spunkmeyer pastries, is open Monday through Friday in the Sports Center. For a complete list of daily food choices and hours visit, www.chaffey.edu/ food_vendors.

Radiologic tech. program The Radiologic Technology Program will be accepting new student applications from Tuesday, Feb. 1 to Monday, Feb. 28. For program information and application instructions, visit www.chaffey.edu/radtec.

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rack and field enthusiasts are welcome to attend and compete in the annual All-comers meet on Saturday, Feb. 5. The event that began last weekend on Jan. 29 features sprints, middle and long distance races, as well as field events such as the long jump, shot-put and triple-jump. Jimmy Chester, a competing athlete on the team who plans on running in the 800-meter race, gave some advice to those wishing to participate. “Start slow; don’t push yourself too much,” he said with a smile. “Just have fun with it.” The second meet commences between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Feb. 5. Participants and attendees can find the meet on the Chaffey track just south of the bus pick-up zone on the east end of campus. Assistant Coach John Holiday reminds everyone interested to bring plenty of water. New bus transit center The new Omnitrans Transit Center is now open on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus. The Transit Center is the located on the east side of College Drive at the end of the promenade. Access all bus transportation at the new Transit Center. The former bus stop is no longer in service. Writing Scholarship Workshop Learn how to create a polished application by writing in a unified direction, the tips and tricks of proofreading an essay and avoiding common mistakes. Workshops begin on Tuesday, March 1 and end on Wednesday, March 16. Reservations are recommended. To sign up or for more information visit or call the Rancho Writing Center at (909) 652-6820. $150,000 in scholarships for campus students The Associated Students of Chaffey will award $150,000 in scholarships this semester to current campus students. All applications and supporting materials are due by 2 p.m. on Monday, March 28. No late applications will be accepted. A list of all 29 scholarship opportunities is available online at www.chaffey.edu/stuactiv/scholarship or at Student Activities.

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Campus News

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Budget not the only thing being cut

JESSICA RUBIO

hile the preserves have been a well-maintained rural area and a valuable source for students, someone has found a way to destroy a form of nature within the bounds. An unknown person went into the preserves on the eastern boundary of the campus with a malicious motive and demolished a liquidambar tree. “It was not cut down, some kind of sharp tool like a machete or an axe was used to chop it almost all the way through,” Chairman of the Tree Committee, Robin Ikeda, said. Grounds crew were the ones that came upon the situation on Jan. 14. The tree was barely standing, and with the help of the wind, it blew over and finally came to fall a week later. The relationship with the surrounding neighborhood may have something to do with the incident, Complaints from people in the neighborhood have risen in the past due to noise and parking issues. “There has been tension between us and the adjacent neighborhoods in the past,” Ikeda said. “We need to continue to work

Fatal vandalism of a tree in the preserves on forming a productive relationship with the neighbors.” The college has also made its fare share of complaints regarding the preserves. Subsequently, the area was fenced due to such issues. “Before the fence was

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there, people were dumping truckloads of garbage. It was occasional, but it was getting worse,” Ikeda said. The preserves are an area of land surrounding the Rancho campus that serves as a buffer, separating the campus

and the surrounding neighborhood. “It’s a nice visual screen and makes those neighbors homes quieter than if that area of the college was built out,” Ikeda said. A ‘Fire Safe Flier’ was developed to educate neighbors of the fire safe zones in 2006 but has yet to be distributed. Development of Plan to Improve Community Relations will meet later this month to discuss such issues and their next course of action. A meet and greet with the neighbors is also another measure that is being discussed. With this, neighbors will be able to understand the benefits of the preserves and also understand the maintenance of fire safe zones. The Tree Committee formally made a statement claiming that “from the Tree Committee’s perspective, by refusing to act upon the willful destruction of its property, the college is on a dangerous, slippery slope. The risks are further destruction of the college’s property (e.g., loss of more trees) and a chilling effect upon the mutual good will that the college seeks to foster. The Tree Committee strongly advises that the college seek legal remedy for the destruction of the liquidambar.”

Winery harvests Chaffey’s grapes

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One of the most recognizable and memorable signs in Rancho SARA GODING

he roots of the Chaffey family reach far beyond the three campuses. Beginning in 1881, the Chaffey brothers moved from Riverside to the Cucamonga Valley. They brought with them their experience and innovative spirit especially in the field of engineering and irrigation. They created a pipe irrigation system that became the standard for water system

management in southern California and helped to shape the agricultural history of this valley. Much of that legacy remains, including with the vineyard located at the northeastern side of the Rancho Cucamonga campus. Today, that vineyard provides grapes for the Joseph Filippi winery. The Filippi winery has been in business since 1922 and cares for 60 acres throughout the Cucamonga Valley. Each year the winery harvest the grapes grown

Wine made from Chaffeys freshly grown grapes

here on campus, and make the awardwinning Alicante Rosate. “It is one of our most popular wines,” Linda Speckmann, sales associate for Filippi winery, said. “Halfway through the year we always run out.” The Alicante Rosate made from the Chaffey grapes is described as having “a striking color, aromas of melon and flavors of fresh strawberry and raspberry.” It is considered a desert wine and compliments sweet treats such as fruit and cupcakes.

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“We peel and seed the grapes so that only the pulp goes into the wine to make this one sweeter,” Speckmann said. The Filippi Winery makes about 50 different varieties of wines and ports. They give tours and tastings everyday. Tuesdays are “Taster’s Tuesday” and patrons are given five free wine samples. The winery is located on Baseline just east of Day Creek. Check online or business hours and special events at www. josephfilippiwinery.com.

Campus News

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State colleges admit students not defeat

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ue to recent budget cuts, Cal States and UC’s are making drastic changes to the way they admit undergraduate students. These constant changes are having a direct effect on students transferring from community colleges. “During these difficult budget times, transferring is likely to be a big challenge,” Jenny Dannelley, Director of the Transfer

Center and International Students, said. The latest status of these schools’ requirements are changing. According to Dannelley, it shows that Cal States are limiting the amount of accepted students by giving their first priority to each university’s local community college. This is making it difficult for non-local transfer students to get in. For example, Cal State San Bernardino is putting Chaffey College transfer students at their first priority in admissions as long

as students meet the required 2.0 GPA and other qualifications. Students transferring from any other community college must have a 3.2 GPA in order to be accepted above first priority students. In the fall of 2010, undergraduate students applying to Cal State Fullerton needed to have a 3.7 GPA in order to be accepted ahead of first priority students who met the required 2.5 GPA. UC’s, as well as CSU’s, are enforcing stricter deadlines and only accepting appli-

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cations for fall semesters. As a result of lack of funding, California universities have not been accepting applications for any other semesters. If funds come up, Dannelley said schools are flexible with this new rule, but it is impossible to predict what status changes will come about. “Things are changing regularly,” Michelle Chase, program assistant at the Transfer Center, said. As advice to transfer students, Dannelley encourages students to “plan for transfer in the fall when all campuses are open... and not miss deadlines.” Dannelley said that UC’s, for the most part, are keeping their same requirements, apart from the strongly enforced deadlines. She recommends students “apply broadly” and have a back up plan in case a school does not work out. Chaffey has partnerships with Cal State San Bernardino and Brandman University.

“The UC system, except Berkeley and Los Angeles, offers a guarantee for California Community College students,” Dannelley said. One option that students have been considering is applying to private schools because they have a greater chance of being accepted and there is a lot of financial aid available. Chaffey holds partnerships with the University of La Verne and Cal Baptist University. Of course, this is an individual decision, but it is something to consider. Out-of-state universities are also giving offers because of the current situation in California. Schools from Arizona and Nevada are accepting more students from California. Students can learn more about universities at the transfer fair coming up on April 7. There will be about 40 different universities there, and better-known schools, like USC, are able to set up one-on-one appointments with students and on-campus. Dannelley said students should “work with a counselor to develop an education plan, earn the best possible grades...and consider private and out-of-state schools.” Budget cuts are causing universities to make some definite changes, but students can plan accordingly and still succeed.

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A return investment

Alumni Association helps raise funds for Chaffey students

JESSICA RUBIO lumni Association groups have come and gone throughout the college for years. The Alumni Association and its members of today will be known as the first organized and formalized association under the Foundation. The difference is that now there is an Alumni Director who will oversee the association and ensure that it remains strong and active. “The goal of the Association is to celebrate our alumni’s pride in being a part of Chaffey and to inspire current students through their participation. The association also wants to reconnect with alumni and respond to their needs,” Nick Nazarian, executive director of the Foundation and Alumni Affairs, said. The alumni association works under the Foundation and helps provide students with the tools to succeed. The association is there for former students. All are eligible and are encouraged to associate with one another through the association and share personal experience to help other students in trying to succeed in school. The association hosts many events such as Pizza with a Panther and Steps to Success in which students can connect with Alumni members. It also works with the foundation to help bring in revenue. The Fund-A-Dream scholarship program was launched by the Foundation in 2009 and allows Chaffey students’ educational goals to be funded by local businesses. The President’s Dinner will be in March. This fundraiser is directly in support to the Fund-A-Dream scholarship. It will allow more people to become involved and donate money to other student dreams. The Foundation is also in control of scholarships funds that come from outside organizations. “In these cases, the organization asks us to take the lead on applications, selections, and awards –we put their scholarship funds in the hands of our students,” Nazarian said. “Merit-based scholarships are based on academic performance and achievement; need-based scholarships often have other criteria including “unmet need” as determined by information collected in the FAFSA form.” The Alumni Association plans to continue its 128 years of success and support

students and their needs. “Alumni networking opportunities are pretty helpful when you’re out there looking for a job. Many of the ‘big name’ schools have strong alumni networks – which often opens as many doors as their

formal education,” Nazarian said. Coming up next will be the Alumni of the Year and Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner, on April 7 to honor previous Alumni members. On campus, there will also be GradFest

for those graduating students on April 20. Also, The 21st annual Foundation golf tournament to support Athletic department will be on June 6. For details, contact the Foundation office, (909) 652-6540.

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Arts & Entertainment

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An experience at the Wignall JOSHUA L’HEUREUX

omething About Nobody Knowing Anything for Sure is an exercise of an individual’s ability to cope with seeming madness and dissect the re-appropriated images scattered about the walls and floor of the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art. The new art show debuting at the Wignall is the hyperactive brainchild of Xavier Cazares Cortez. “It’s been under construction since the beginning of this year,” Cortez said. “I’ve been here four days a week since the beginning of January getting everything set up.” It took everything I had not to call foul play on Cortez’s statements; not that I believed it took him less time, but because the coordination and execution of an art show with this level of intricacy demands much greater time. With 10 color and conceptually coordinated tables, the show is not something one can spend a minute examining, as some do with paintings. Rather, it is an experience to be

absorbed and enjoyed. Cortez found a way to conceptually string a threeheaded hound with Superman, Superman with Frankenstein, Frankenstein with Newport cigarettes, Newport cigarettes with Palm trees and so on and so on. Other not so random items that appear in the art show are bones (human or not human, I am not sure), Sandy from Spongebob Squarepants, Spiderman, Santa Claus, an x-ray of teeth, sharks, spare change, toy trophies, jaw bones, inflated basketballs, basketball purses, toy streetlights, toy horses, and many other seemingly asinine objects and images to make you realize that you don’t know what the something is that Cortez is speaking about, and maybe that it’s something about nobody knowing anything for sure. He did it. Cortez’s new show will be housed at the Wignall Museum for six weeks until March 5. Not only is it worth your time between classes, but even an hour before your departure for home.

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I’ve been here four “ days a week since the beginning of January getting everything set up.

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This is only “ about an eighth of the stuff I have.

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Artist Xavier Cazares Cortez’s art installation, on display at the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, challenges viewers to leave with their own interpretation of the exhibit.

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Features

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JOSHUA HICKEN his week Economics professor Brett McMurran discusses the California budget crisis. How does this year’s proposed budget compare to past budgets? In the past California has been balancing the budget with all kinds of tricks - delaying revenue [from being] paid out to community colleges, or moving around money that’s not really there. At least this time the governor’s being honest and he’s laid it on the table: we have this much money coming in, more going out, and we have to do something about it. And it’s really up to the voters to decide what they want in California. When I was a college student, taxpayers were willing to pay for people like me to get an education. I went to community college and a UC and could live at home, work a summer job, and pay for my fees and books for the entire year. Taxpayers at that time understood the value of education. Do you think the budget will have the

effect Brown’s looking for if the taxes don’t get continued? Chaffey College administrator Sherrie Guerrero came up with a worst-case scenario, where the tax prop fails, and prop 98, which funds Chaffey and K-12, gets suspended. That would potentially give us a $10,000,000 shortfall next year. If we don’t get the tax extensions, we’re going to be in trouble — and Chaffey is one of the colleges that’s in the best shape financially. We have a reserve that could last a year or so. A lot of other colleges and K-12 schools are in worse shape. I don’t know what they would do...shut down? There’s some surprising stuff in this proposal: amnesty for people who’ve avoided or underreported taxes, sales of state offices. Will those go through? Well, I don’t think selling state buildings is a good solution in the long run. It’s going to cost us more. Is any of this new for the California budget? The sale of the buildings is new, at least for California, but everything else has been tried before. The [amnesty] does tend to give a boost. I would recommend enforcing tax law more. Would amnesty protect from being sued or from paying penalties? Both. Come and give us the money, and we won’t do anything. Dr. Shannon suggested in the Daily Bulletin that if the taxes don’t pass, everything Chaffey gets hit with basically

doubles. Is that accurate? That sounds about right. We lose $4 million at best, and $9 million at worst. Is Chaffey planning for the worst-case scenario? Yes. We’re planning to cut 697 sections, but if Brown’s tax package passes then we’ll add sections. Summer’s going to be decimated, though. Do you know the exact numbers for summer section cuts? I think we’re going to be down 50 or 60 [sections]. The thing that gets me is that about two-thirds of people say [in surveys] that we can balance the budget if we just get rid of the waste...but if you want services, you have to pay for them. I used to tell students that UC’s, CSU’s, and community colleges are the best buy in the country, but now I’m saying look outside California. At this point [with offsets], it’s about equal to pay for a UC or to pay for a private college. Let’s say the proposed budget and taxes go through. Does life improve in California? I think we’re OK. I see better economic activity...other than construction I think businesses are turning around. How about worst-case scenario? You’re going to see schools shutting down...will people finally notice then? I think all the schools ought to close down their football programs. Then people will notice. They don’t care about math...but they care about football.

You’ve got today’s budget, without the proposal. What would you do? Some people say California is a hightax state… [they] point to states like Texas, Alaska and Nevada, [that] have no income tax. But Texas and Alaska have oil, and they tax that. Nevada taxes gambling. California has oil but we don’t tax it. So first I would tax the oil producers. You can tax real estate in Malibu, and it won’t move out of state. So my proposal would be a progressive tax on property. Property worth up to a million dollars would be protected at 1%, anything up to 2 million dollars would be taxed maybe 2%, $10,000,000 estates maybe get taxed 10% ...[they] can afford it. The average American wouldn’t see any change. Do you think that alone would close the gap? It would go a long way, and it’s a more stable source of income. There are tons of wealthy people, and if you tax their income they leave, but they don’t want to leave Malibu. David Giffen’s down there, and he likes it. He’s not gonna leave. Anything else you’d like to address? I’m just frustrated with California. California’s been good to me, but I’m frustrated with people of my generation who aren’t willing to pay back what they got. Final advice for students? Register early, don’t drop your classes, and look elsewhere. Seriously.

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Features

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Planning for the worst: guidelines for troubled students ELIZABETH PANTOJA

he maniacal laughter, disruptive behavior, and random rambling of Jared Loughner, the suspect for the Arizona shooting, pushed him to suspension at Pima Community College. His behavior was a red flag to the school. Having him withdraw was the easiest way for the school to get rid of him, but only after informing him about seeking outside help before coming back. Loughner never came back. And why

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would he go back? In his mind the world was against him, and he was there to fight it. Ana Barba, psychology major, said she was surprised that the “. . . college overlooked [Loughner’s] behavior and made him seek outside help by himself, when he clearly needed the assistance of a more stable person.” This is not the first time a trouble student’s behavior has been disregarded. At Virginia Tech in 2007, Seung Hui Cho showed signs of a troubled mental state long before he killed 32 people.

This brings forth the question of how Chaffey is prepared to help a trouble student. The Chaffey College Department of Public Safety has a guideline on what to do in case of a psychiatric emergency. If there is an “extreme emotional outburst and strange behavior,” then the teacher must ask the student to calm down or leave the classroom, and speak to the student about the free counseling at Student Health Services. If the situation intensifies, then campus police are called to better assist, and a report is made.

Chaffey may be prepared to handle an extreme situation, but this doesn’t mean that the small stuff should go unnoticed until it’s too late. Bianca Ramos, undecided, said she believes “. . . [trouble] should be stopped or brought to the attention of someone. Even if it’s just a small sign, I’d rather be safe than sorry.” Tragedy will never stop happening, but students can prepare and equip themselves with the right knowledge to have a better handle on things when they get tough.

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he term geek usually brings to mind the image of parted hair, suspenders, pocket protector, braces, and to put the cherry on top, the oversized, thick lensed glasses. But living in the 21st century, a typical nerd wearing oversized glasses can be one of the most fashion forward person on campus. Glasses are no longer perceived as traditional geek wear, but instead, one of the most fashionable accessories in today’s market. The price of vision can be devastating to piggy banks. Add that along with the price of tuition, books, parking passes, and gas, and it becomes difficult to look amazing in a pair of glasses. It is even more stressful when optical companies use advertisement that lures people into their stores and quotes outrageous prices for glasses with sad unstylish fames. If you decide to use your own favorite frame, the cost of lens replacement only is still high. “I definitely think that the good looking fames are way overpriced,” Christin Marcia, nursing major, said. “I think if I could find frames that I really liked for an affordable price, then I’d probably wear contacts less often and wear glasses.” How are college students able to see and find great looking frames without hurting their college fund? Well, there is hope. Some research a few unlikely places offer affordable glasses for the college student budget. Frame and lens offers are available at places such as Sears Optical, JC Penney, and Walmart for prices as low as $38 for one pair, or two pairs for a little under $100. There are plenty of frame selections in these locations so just decide on the style that you prefer. So next time you are thinking about upgrading your style with glasses, don’t be afraid that it will leave you without any money.

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Opinion

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Kurtis Watch: Breaking the bank KURTIS FROST

he CARD Act last year banned banks from charging outrageous fees on checking accounts for things such as falling under a certain amount, which allows banks to charge the account holder into negative, which would incur an even larger fee. The CARD Act was enacted to stop banks from profiting off those who already seem to be having financial problems. Sadly this has not been and will not be the end of banks finding ways to excessively charge account holders. Chase has started a maintenance fee of $12 a month, and Bank of America announced monthly fees ranging from $8 to $25. Most large banks are following suit. These fees may not seem like much but can easily add up to over $100 a year. Last week I went into my bank to cash my check and ask about the fees. I cannot in good conscience state the name of my bank, so let’s call my bank Pursue. I was

told the only way to avoid the fees was to set up direct deposit and keep an amount in my checking account that most people I know could not keep on a monthly basis. So even though Pursue claims to be charging everyone, it seems to want to only charge people who cannot keep a large minimum balance. Feels like Pursue should have just put up signs that say “Poor not welcome to bank here.” After that I was informed that I could not even cash my check at the bank. I would have to deposit my check and wait until it clears to get all the money out. Clearing can last from three to god-knowshow-many days if there is a holiday, since I get paid on Fridays like most people. This is asinine since I can go to a liquor store and cash my check for an average of three dollars per check, which adds up to the same amount that I would be paying Pursue just to have an account open. I have since called shenanigans and cancelled my account. I cashed my check at a liquor store and put my money in

my mattress. This is what many fellow customers to Pursue are thinking of doing, but I do not agree. Leaving your money out of banks hurts the economy. So I started my research to find a better bank. So far, credit unions seem to be best for people in my (and many other college students’) financial situation. The fees are smaller, your check can be cashed sameday, and it seems the higher-ups in the credit unions have more concern for your personal issues with your banking needs. Sure, you can’t take a photo of your check with a smart phone and deposit it, but is that really worth over 100 dollars a year? The American people had to bail out these large banks and have gotten nothing in return. If you feel these banks are hindering your financial needs with unneeded fees and rules, find a new place to store your money. We are a capitalist society. If the banks do not meet our needs, they will crumble again. I for one will not be on the ship when it sinks.

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chaffeybreeze.com | Jan. 31, 2011

Lady Panthers pillage the Vikings DANIEL ZALDIVAR

oth teams fought hard for the victory,but the lady Panthers were able to hold on to a 63-55 final score against the Barstow Vikings on Jan. 26 at Chaffey College. Chaffey came out playing hard as they put up a 19-9 on the scoreboard in the first 10 minutes of the first half. Free throws were a large part of the Lady Panther’ domination in the first half as they continuously went to the line. Freshman guard Tianna Jones and center post player Arione Narbors each took control of the Chaffey offense and generated good looks in the post and down the lanes. Jones was able to consistently draw fouls as she was able to go to the free throw line numerous times throughout the contest. “She’s our quick ball-handling guard, who when it looks like we’re going to get trapped and give the ball up, she’s able to break it,” Head coach Gary Plunkett said about Jones. The first half ended with the Vikings in a state of panic as Chaffey was able to stretch out to a 34-20 lead entering the second. The lady Panthers seemingly had

firm control of the game until Barstow was able to utilize a half court trap in the second half which put a sense of confusion into the minds of the Lady Panthers. The Vikings relied on their double teaming which was constantly successful. They were able to cause many turnovers and score many fast break points. “When they’re adjusted that way, they play well,” Plunkett said. At one point, the Vikings were able to cut the lead down to three (44-47) with about four minutes left to play in the game. With time expiring, the Lady Panthers realized their mistakes and was able to play well enough to hold on for the victory. Jones ended the game with 19 points while Narbors was able to add 14 points herself. “It was a team effort for sure,” Plunkett said. “But if they had tried to go for the smart play instead of the spectacular play, we probably would have won the game by 20.” The ladies now improved their overall record to 13-8 and increased back to 500 with their 3-3 conference record. Their next contest is today (Jan. 31) at 5:30 p.m. at Cerro Coso College and a home game against Antelope Valley on Wednesday Feb. 2 at 5:30 p. m.

DARLENE HEITMAN

Freshman guard Tianna Jones fights through traffic for a layup against the Barstow Vikings.

Smells like spring training

DANIEL ZALDIVAR

ootball is over. That means that baseball is right around the corner. The Chaffey baseball team is looking to match its impressive 23-1 foothill conference record and their 26-11 overall record which handed award honors such as Coach, Pitcher and Player of the year to Chaffey. The first game of the season is this Friday Feb. 4 at Citrus College. Sophomore corner infielder Matt Anderson is looking to have another dominate year as he is coming off his Player of the year performance from

last season. Even though the team lost a total of seven players who transferred to four-year universities after last season, the team still looks solid in its current lineup. The baseball team has proven to be a great program, which has given the opportunity to transfer out to universities to more than 40 players since 2004, including 10 players who have been drafted into the major leagues. The Panthers look to the Citrus Owls as their first test of the season on Friday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. at Citrus College.

DARLENE HEITMAN

On her way to the basket for two of her 19 points, Tianna Jones led her team to a 63-55 victory.

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