The Breeze Volume 29, Issue 4

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Letter From The Editor: The fall semester is coming to a close, and so is my time as Editor-in-Chief. This our last issue of the semester. I have mixed feelings because I loved work done here, but the other side of it is this is a chapter ending in my life. I enjoyed being the EIC of the print version of The Breeze very much. I want to thank the entire staff for not only the work you did and for giving me the opportunity to be EIC. The people I got to work with this semester were great. Everyone here is going to do something special, and I can’t wait to see.

Christopher Sainz @chrisianz2

Editor-In-Chief Christopher Sainz @chrissainz Managing Editor (Print) Kiara Jerez @araxkia Managing Editor (Online) Sabriah Johnwell @littlesabriah Online Editor-In-Chief Hector Solorzano @_HecSolo_ Photo Editor Josh Gutierrez @joshgut1098 Features Editor Brody Salazar @brody_salazar News Editor Amalia Escobedo @amyscobedo Sports Editor Sid Suarez @sidsuarez3

A&E Editor John Argote Rodriguez @johnargote1 Opinion Editor Netia Banks-Larry @netiabl Life & Style Editor Ciara De Abla @ciara_mist97 Culture Editor Emma Donnelly @emmakdonnelly14 Audio/Visual Tech Katie Priest @mxkatie Baseline Editor-In-Chief (Online) Andy Gutierrez @ando_3957 Baseline Editor-In-Chief (Print) Ayannah Dimas @yaaaannah Baseline Managing Editor (Print) Kris Tashjian @krisxtrash

Copy Editor Christopher J. Rochon Multimedia Producer Katie Priest @mxkatie Social Media Editor Sydney Vargas @syds808s Journalism Staff Students of Journalism 30 & 31 General Manager Emmanuel Vargas @nirvarize Lab Techs Katie Priest Christopher Rochon Cecilia Garcia Faculty Adviser Michelle Dowd @michelledowd2 Journalism Coordinator Neil Watkins

The Breeze is published up to eight times a semester by the journalism students at Chaffey Community College, 5885 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737. Telephone: 652-6934/6936. Opinions expressed in this publication are the responsibility of the student newspaper staff and should not be interpreted as the position of the Chaffey College District, the college or any officer or employee thereof. Letters and guest columns for or against any position are welcome. Letters should be kept as brief as possible and are subject to non-substantive editing according to guidelines established by the Associated Press. The Chaffey Breeze is a member of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges and the California Newspaper Publishers Association.

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CONTENTS News

5. Her emails, her emails 6. The Hitch: Thanksgiving for Students 8. Rancho Town Hall 10. Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Asylum Ban 11. Measure P Celebration 12. US invasion of Central America 13. #thisisnotconsent

A&E

15. UnErased

Opinion

17. Immigrant Workforce 18. Misunderstanding the Elderly: The Unknown Growing Stigma

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Humans of Chaffey: Laurie Pratt Humans of Chaffey: Jason Schneck Health for the Holidays We Give Thanks 2018 The Privilege of Providing Comfort and Care A Dome for Discussion Mu$ty Boyz: The Passion Project Gone Right Code Red II PSA Adobe Max Utilizing Fontana’s Resources for the Less Fortunate

Culture

38. Student Fashion for the Season

Follow us: @thebreezepaper Cover Art by Emmanuel Vargas and Katie Priest

News

Her emails, not her emails.

By Kenya Staley @kenyastaley

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vanka Trump, a top advisor to the president, used a private email domain owned by her and her husband Jared Kushner to send over a 100 emails, the Washington Post reported on Nov. 19. Established in 1978, the Presidential Records Act (PRA) requires all records from the President’s administration to be preserved. In 2014, the PRA was amended to include social media practices, and stress the sensitivity of hacking or mishandling information.

The White House launched an investigation after American Oversight, a non partisan watchdog group, filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the Departments of Education, Commerce, Labor, Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA) seeking a paper trail of all communications between Ivanka Trump and The White House or anyone speaking on her behalf.

“The president’s family is not above the law, and there are serious questions that Congress should immediately investigate,” said American Oversight Executive Director Austin Evers.

“President Trump and senior leaders in Congress have made it very clear that they view the use of personal email servers for government business to be a serious offense that demands investigation and even prosecution, and we expect the same standard will be applied in this case,” stated Evers.

After a month of no response, American Oversight filed a suit against the five departments ordering them to hand over said emails and texts. The watch dog group dismissed the lawsuit against SBA after they produced the requested documents.

Ivanka Trump started using her email to communicate official White House business before she was subject to White House records rules, according to the Washington Post. However, in the emails acquired by American Oversight they revealed she occasionally used her personal server after she was an official

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Several of the emails obtained by American Oversight were not initiated by Ivanka Trump. In April of 2017, Treasury Department official Dan Kowalski sent an email to her personal account seeking to set up a meeting with her father, President Donald Trump.

“My apologies for reaching out to you on your personal email for this, but it is the only email I have for you. I feel it is an important enough opportunity to reach out in this way,” he wrote, according to an email recovered by American Oversight After the news broke, many drew comparisons between her and Hilary Clinton’s email scandal. In a statement, Trump suggested that she was unaware or misunderstood the email policy, but vowed to stop immediately.

“There’s the obvious hypocrisy that her father ran on the misuse of personal email as a central tenet of his campaign, there is no reasonable suggestion that she didn’t know better. Clearly, everyone joining the Trump administration should have been on high alert about personal email use” Evers added.

Since the discovery by American Oversight, several democrat congressman have vowed to launch an investigation into the scandal. House Oversite Committee incoming chairman Rep. Elijah Cumming expressed disappointment in the White House’s handling of the scandal. According to Politico, the committee launched a bipartisan investigation into White House official’s email’s, but were never given the information they requested.

“We need those documents to ensure that Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and other officials are complying with federal records laws and there is a complete record of the activities of this Administration” Cummings added.

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The Hitch: Thanksgiving for Students

by Raylene Camerano @RayleneCamerano

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even years ago, Karina Suchánek started an event to serve the underserved communities in Southern California, Eat and Be Well. She gathered friends and family to volunteer for their first Eat and Be Well event in Seville Park, Fontana and succeeded in serving 2,500 people.

Suchánek is also the co-founder of Project Boon, along with her husband Chris Suchánek. Project Boon is a nonprofit organization that works to feed underserved populations and their families through multiple events a year.

“Why don’t we do a homeless [underserved people] feeding in the Inland Empire?” Suchánek asked her husband while driving home from a volunteer service in Los Angeles. “I think we have the resources to start helping people in our area.”

Suchánek and the organization now serve a total of nine events during the holiday season. They continue to add events every year helping schools and recovery centers. Just last year, when providing Thanksgiving meals for the students at Chaffey College’s Fontana Campus, she met Lorena Corona, a mayoral candidate for Fontana in this year’s midterm elections. Through Lorena, Suchánek became aware that there are many students at all campuses of Chaffey that could benefit from a Thanksgiving

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meal.

On November 11th, 2018 The Hitch Burger Grill hosted the community of Rancho Cucamonga to prepare the feast. The volunteers prepared turkey, cranberry sauce, green beans and more for the students. On Tuesday, Nov. 11th, the meals were distributed at Chaffey’s Rancho campus, then to the students of Fontana on Wednesday and Chino’s campus on Thursday. Food was prepared for a total of 2,500 people, including other events being hosted

by Suchánek.

Students gathered to enjoy their free Thanksgiving meal in the quad at 11:30 a.m. and sat with fellow students engaging in the unity of community at Chaffey.

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RANCHO TOWN HALL

Raylene Camerano @raylenecamerano

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n Thursday Nov. 1st, the second Breeze Town Hall was hosted at Chaffey College’s Rancho Cucamonga campus for the mayoral candidates of Rancho Cucamonga.

The attendees included mayoral candidates Thomas Reed and Mark Gibboney. As well as the residents of Rancho Cucamonga.

Hector Solorzano was the coordinator of The Breeze Town Hall and the Editor-in-Chief of the online version of The Breeze.

Solorzano invited all of the mayoral candidates, including the current mayor of Rancho, L. Dennis Michael. Michael politely declined as his schedule was booked with election preparations and wished his best for the event.

Paris Barraza was the moderator of the event and asked questions from students on twitter using the hashtag #BreezeTownHall. Barraza then opened up the floor for the attendees to ask questions.

Topics included construction on the 210 freeway, the homeless population, immigration, concerns about the LGBTQ+ community and more.

The candidates answered the questions and expressed their plans briefly. Attendees communicated their frustrations on the current immigration issue and argued briefly among themselves before the candidates continued the conversation with those individuals.

Student government of Chaffey College donated funds for the refreshments provided at The Breeze Town Hall.

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The event ended with Barraza thanking the candidates for their participation, and the attendance of the community of Rancho Cucamonga, encouraging those to vote on Nov. 6th.

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Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Asylum Ban O

n Nov. 20, a federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from denying asylum to migrants who crossed at the U.S.-Mexico border.

U.S District Judge Jon S. Tigar issued a nationwide restraining order barring enforcement of Trump’s policy, which he billed as a crucial attempt to halt the flow of thousands of asylum-seeking families across the border.

“Whatever the scope of the president’s authority, he may not rewrite the immigration laws to impose a condition that Congress has expressly forbidden …

Asylum seekers will be put at increased risk of violence and other harms at the border, and many will be deprived of meritorious asylum claims.” Tigar said.

The White House said in a statement that the decision of a single district judge “will open the floodgates, inviting countless illegal aliens to pour into our country on the American taxpayer’s dime …This temporary injunction is yet another example of activist judges imposing their open borders policy preferences, which are rejected by the overwhelming majority of the American people, and interfering

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with the executive branch’s authority to administer the immigration system in a manner that ensures the Nation’s safety, security, and the rule of law. ” The Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department said in a joint statement that decision “is absurd that a set of advocacy groups can be found to have standing to sue to stop the entire federal government from acting so that illegal aliens can receive a government benefit to which they are not entitled,” The ruling will remain effect until Dec. 19. It may go to the Supreme Court when they uphold the Trump administration’s travel ban.

Leading to the midterm election, Trump made the caravan a central focus, tweeting about them and announcing deployment of soldiers to the border.

On Nov. 25, the U.S. authorities fired tear gas on migrants protesting near the Mexican border after attempting to cross the wiring fence. Authorities had to shut down the border.

Around Sunday morning, a group of migrants protested the U.S. asylum process, they marched at the entry of San Ysidro between San Diego and Tijuana.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection suspended all vehicles and pedestrians from passing through the entry. The American military helicopter hovered over them as the Mexican federal police officers blocked the entry.

The Customs and Border Protection said in a statement that they used tear gas and pepper spray after several migrants threw rocks at border agents, striking them. Adding there were no injuries reported.

Homeland Security Secretary, Kirstjen Nielsen, said in a statement that the port of entry was closed “to ensure public safety in response to large numbers of migrants seeking to enter the U.S. illegally.”

“DHS will not tolerate this type of lawlessness and will not hesitate to shut down ports of entry for security and public safety reasons,” she said.

The Mexican Interior Ministry said that hundreds tried to cross the border in a “violent manner” and that they would deport anyone who crossed illegally.

Around 6 p.m., the CBP reopened the San Ysidro entry.

Measure P

Raylene Camareno @RayleneCamareno

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tudents, faculty and administrators of Chaffey College recently gathered to celebrate the passing of Measure P, a bond that would provide up to $700 million in locally controlled funding to improve infrastructure and upgrade student resources.

On Nov. 13, members of the Chaffey College’s community were invited to AD 151 at the Rancho Campus as a way to thank those who supported the measure. Chaffey Governing Board President Kathleen Brugger attended, as well as Superintendent and President of Chaffey Dr. Henry D. Shannon. The bond, which was on the 2018 California General Elections Ballot, passed with 57.2 percent of the vote.

“It’s to celebrate that it passed,” Associate Superinten-

Paris Barraza @parisbarraza dent of Instruction Meredith Randall stated, “but really it’s just the beginning because now the hard work begins.”

During the event, attendees had the opportunity to view the layout for the intended construction to take place on all three campuses. The Fontana and Chino Campuses will see renovation on old buildings and a new campus in Ontario. A Master Plan Potential Program for the Ontario Campus was showcased as well, detailing potential opportunities at the new campus.

Light refreshments were provided, and the event came to a close within the hour.

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#thisisnotconsent

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recent trial further enhanced the fear of rape victims around the world.

In 2001, Lindsay Armstrong was 16-years-old when she was raped near her home in New Cumnock, Ireland. The case went to trial in June of 2001.

In court, the young girl was asked to reveal the thong she was wearing which resulted in embarrassment and silence. The judge revealed the young girl was "asking for it" because of the lace thong she was wearing the night she was raped. The court filed the defense not guilty. No proof was given the victim was raped. The jury believed her thong gave consent for sexual activity.

Kiara Jerez @araxkia

that what they wear isn't consent and the negative impact of victim blaming. Citizens also enforced the "no means no" and "yes means yes" ideology. The outrage over a type of underwear defining consent created a significant impact on many women to share pictures of their underwear with supportive messages. The hashtag became the No. 1 trending topic on Twitter.

Citizens marched in Dublin after hearing the implication of consent. Organized protests were held for justice of men and women who were silenced. Empowered women bore through the cold weather and walked in their underwear with the words "This is not consent" across their bodies.

Up to 200 people in Cork protested and marched towards the courthouse. Each individual laid their Two weeks later, feeling it was impossible, and jusunderwear down on staircases to show that men and tice was not in her favor, Lindsay Armstrong took her women can wear what they want, and it doesn't define own life. consent.

Similar to Lindsay's case, in 2018, a rape trial was taken to court in Cork, Ireland. Over the course of the trial, Elizabeth O'Connell asked the jurors to take account of the underwear a 17-year-old girl wore when she was allegedly raped by a 27-year-old man.

The outbreak of the trial created the hashtag #ThisIsNotConsent on Twitter. The hashtag showcased photos of women's underwear and expressed feelings

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Photo(s) courtesy: Fiona Corcocan Irish politician Ruth Coppinger argues: "How do you think a rape victim or women feels who should conquer the setting of her underwear being shown in court to respond?" #ThisIsNotConsent

Arts & Entertainment

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n 2004, Garrard Conley was outed as gay to his parents at the age of 19. With a Southern Baptist preacher as his father, he was given no choice but to either attend conversion therapy or be disowned. Garrard, who seemingly had no other choice, enrolled in conversion therapy with Love In Action (LIA).

Years later, in 2016, Garrard Conley shared the story of his painful experience with the two-week program for conversion therapy through his novel, “Boy Erased: A Memoir.”

Not too long after, actor and director Joel Egerton took notice of the novel, and after having read it he said, “I came out of it with something very hopeful.” Joel Egerton shared this at a Q&A event, for the film, at the Landmark Theatre in Los Angeles. From there he went on to write the script based on the memoir and featured it as his second directorial debut of film.

As for Garrard Conley’s role in the making of the on-screen version of his story, Joel Egerton spoke on his thoughts of Garrard’s involvement.

“It was imperative for me as I wrote the script, as I shot the film and as I cut the film, that he was a witness to all of that.”

Garrard Conley played a great role in the adaptation of his story, which was reasoned by further words of Joel Egerton.

“It’s given him a voice beyond the book” This voice that director Egerton refers to is the discussion conversion therapy. Singer and song writer Troye Sivan, who stars in the film, spoke alongside Joel Egerton at the Q&A event on the matter of conversion therapy as well.

“It’s not about just making a good movie, it’s about making a change. A lot of people would watch this movie and think it was set in the 90’s or something like that. No, it’s in 2004, and the really upsetting thing is I don’t think many people know that this is still happening in 2018.”

The last remark made by Troye Sivan is held to be true as 36

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states in the United States are legally able to still run conversion therapy programs similar to LIA. Troye Sivan went on further to speak on why he chose to be a part of the project since conversion therapy is still in action today.

“That just really motivated me beyond belief, to want to be a part of it in any way, shape or form. To try and start a conversation and actually make a tangible change in life.”

Not only does the film tell a true remarkable life changing story, but it also features a strong cast between Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russel Crowe, and Joel Egerton. “Boy Erased” also features a new original song written and performed by Troye Sivan, titled “Revelation.” The film has received praiseworthy reviews since its first showing, along with Oscar buzz as well.

“Boy Erased” is currently being shown in select local theaters.

To learn more on the subject of conversion therapy visit Garrard’s website, http://garrardconley.com/.

Opinion

IMMIGRATION WORKFORCE

Michael Fry @ChaffeyBreeze

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usiness is booming in California, and while many of us sit back and enjoy all the benefits that come with being a citizen of the United States, there is a level of acknowledged ignorance across the state regarding our immigrant workforce.

Migrant workers from all cultures are often forced to work under constant threat deportation and for very little to no pay. The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) states “California has the fifth-largest economy in the world but also has the fourth-highest level of income inequality in the nation.” It appears that California is very much invested in maintaining a migrant workforce to supply cheap labor for our agriculture, servicing, and manufacturing industries.

Our workers have no union contracts and very little understanding of our legal rights, which often leads to employers violating these laws with minimal repercussions. Worse, almost all these cases when brought to light, end with worker deportation instead of a conviction for the business. Leading to a vicious cycle of employment abuse that has gone on for decades and all for the benefit of California’s economic status. The fact that if an employee complains about pay or is injured on the job and can be removed with an anonymous phone call to ICE is fiscally problematic in a free labor market and effects the accumulation of family wealth across the board. Companies profit significantly through illegal labor practices and force unfair competition in the market. This, in turn, can allow for price undercutting, market share acquisition, and a handful of other snowballing effects.

California once again addresses the hindrances that prevent this minority group from being able to work in such conditions without actually targeting the main problem. Proposition 1 suggests providing affordable housing for farmworkers and low-income residents with mobile homes and transit-oriented housing. This provides temporary relief to workers across the state, unfortunately, it changes nothing for the working conditions that transpire daily within our cities. Pundits will state that these types of measures will push forward immigrant rights, but they only perpetuate the growing problem of wealth inequality in California. A problem that is hidden behind political fundraising and heavy lobbying on multiple business fronts.

In the summer of 2016, the labor department investigated 77 garment factories located around Southern California that supply retail clothing chains like TJ Maxx, Ross, Nasty Girl, Forever21 and Macy’s just to name a few. With violations ranging from underpayment, threats of deportation, to health and safety issues. These

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workers are often subject to the use of highly exploitative practices involving the threat of deportation, excessive forced debts for room and board, and intimidation tactics that put the blame on the employee. A common theme among these employers warns that if one employee speaks out, everyone gets deported. That pressure alone could silence even the most committed rights advocates.

The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) issued multiple state-wide surveys over the past few years, and up to 82% of Californians felt that providing clear pathways for undocumented immigrants to become legal citizens with a specific set of requirements is a good idea. With initiatives like the Power Act, we can start to provide some measure of protection for Californian employees. By granting temporary reprieves from deportation for 5 years(the minimum amount of time to apply for a green-card) not only for whistleblowers but for all employees involved in labor abuse, we can more effectively rebalance the business playing field while stimulating the economy naturally.

California needs to correct the level of wealth inequality and abusive practices taking place within its borders. This, in turn, should not only increase overall funding supplied to local governments through properly documented taxation but could also lower crime often associated with lower income environments. However, the tactics at play within the current California government focus solely on providing limited rights that entice more and more immigrants to remain silent instead of speaking out. They are provided with quasi-benefits aimed at keeping the workforce healthy and mobile enough to work through drivers’ licenses and free medical at the cost of taxpayers, instead of the companies that employ them. We hire undocumented workers knowing that we can take advantage of their vulnerabilities. Dreamers are protected to a certain point, but what good is it to protect a child from deportation if you take their parents away? How does a family build self-wealth or change public policy when we constantly find ways to pull them apart? These minor victories do little more than provide a carrot dangling from a stick to the constant influx of undocumented immigrants who enter California each and every year only to be excluded from basic civil rights afforded to U.S. citizens.

From agriculture to textile and services, we ride freely on the back of our immigrant population with more concern over their right to live in these conditions than in fixing the conditions themselves. An unacceptable outcome to a group of hard-working “Americans” living and providing economic benefits within our community, even if their title is not official.

Misunderstanding the Elderly: The Unknown Growing Stigma Ciara De Alba

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nfluences from society have curated misunderstandings towards those aged 65 and older, ultimately leading to improper treatment all around.

In American alone, more than 6.5 million older adults suffer from depression, stated by the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Out of the deaths by suicide, those 65 years and older make up 20%, and the number continuously grows.

Unfortunately, people of all ages across the world are diagnosed with depression and die by suicide, but the 65 year and older age group is the least discussed. The stigma society has developed towards the elderly comes from gerontological teachings, a factor of the development of mental illness and suicide.

Society and media play a major influence for the mistreatment towards the elderly. This comes from the fear people have in regards to aging, no one wants to get old, all of which derives through the study of gerontology.

So what do people do? They find ways to fight against aging through anti-aging products. Anti-aging products range from facial creams to supplements are all created to make one look and or feel younger. A majority of the time these particular products are showcased in advertisements to attract aging consumers.

On other media platforms, such as films or television shows, the elderly are commonly portrayed as the “cranky old person,” or the punchline at the end of a joke.

Unknowingly, this creates the thought that the elderly are not like everyone else who falls under a separate age range. With the help of anti-aging products and advertising, people are influenced not to see themselves as aging. Eventually, people are misguided into misunderstanding the elderly because they are automatically thought to be different from anti-aging.

Due to misinterpretation towards the elderly forming in society, it leads to medical misunderstandings. Many are not aware of the consequences and effects towards individuals aged 65 and older not receiving the proper medical care they need.

As the elderly age, depression becomes the most common illness that the elderly do not receive proper care for. The Center for the Disease Control and Prevention shares more thoughts on the risk of depression within older adults.

“Older adults are at increased risk. We know that about 80% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, and 50% have two or more. Depression is more common in people who also have other illnesses (such as heart disease or cancer) or whose function becomes limited.”

The percentage does not include the total amount of those with chronic illness because depression is also underdiagnosed within the elderly. It is highly common for older adults to be misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed at all, due to misunderstandings.

Those misunderstandings can be the signs of depression, which are thought to be common within the elderly because they are “old,” but that is false.

Some of the common symptoms of depression include decreased energy, restlessness, hopelessness, physical pain and changes in eating and sleeping patterns. These are some of the symptoms that society tends to associate with the elderly as they continue to age. In actuality, the symptoms are signs of depression, yet society misconstrues them and the elderly remain undiagnosed or treated improperly.

All of these misinterpretations result in an increase of depression for the elderly along with the suicide rates. The statistics of the depressed and suicide rates can decrease through acceptance of aging and understanding the elderly.

According to the United States Census Bureau, almost 50 million people in America alone are 65 years or older. Therefore almost every person should be affiliated with someone 65 years or older.

Lastly, everyone ages whether wanted or not and everyone will eventually be a part of the 65 years or older age range. A change can occur for the better of the elderly if society develops awareness of its influences towards their mistreatment. Thus providing a better life for those living the last of theirs.

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Features

HOC: Laurie Pratt

By Austin Smedley @austinsmedley1

Public speaking is among the most feared activities people have to take part in, and for good reason. The thought of speaking in front of others can make one’s stomach twist and turn with anxiety. For the students of Chaffey College, there are professors like Laurie Pratt there to teach students the ropes of the stage.

As someone who bears the responsibility of teaching others, there are goals that each professor sets for themselves. When asked what professor Pratt felt her role was at Chaffey College: “My role here at the Chino Campus is to provide a swath of educational opportunities to my students through the seven communication studies courses I teach.”

By being involved in the learning process and guiding her students through the difficulties of building strong communication skills, Pratt hopes to provide her students with unique opportunities only available to them through the communications program.

According to Pratt, the hiring process for becoming a professor can be quite strenuous and can result in quite the commute, depending on where you get hired.

In response to why Pratt chose Chaffey College: “I actually knew no one here, so I was really walking in blind in that regard. But I found right at the very beginning the people I did meet during the interviewing process and the way they did it were very warm and welcoming, so I appreciated that.”

In addition to her admiration for the environment at Chaffey, Pratt lives in Orange County. Location was important to her as well, so as to not be too far from her kids at home.

Being a career woman, wife and mother comes with its fair share of stresses, but also plenty of rewards. Pratt characterizes the most fulfilling aspect of her career at Chaffey College: “It’s always the students, the ones that really want to learn. I love students who are just about the thinking and the learning component because that’s what I like.”

Professor Pratt’s mission to inform students and help them realize their potential has its struggles, but the involvement of her students and the drive they possess to keep pushing forward is what makes her do the same.

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Pratt regards her students as being the driving force behind her choosing to become a professor. For people like professor Laurie Pratt, the role they play in the lives of others is undeniably worth the personal price they pay. An institution like Chaffey College is built upon the foundation of learning, and of growth. In the words of professor Pratt: “I love the intellectual stimulation that the students provide, and I, in turn, give that back.”

US Invasion of Central America Hector Solorzano @hectorconhambre

After the 2,500 mile journey, more than 7,000 migrants from Central America have reached the U.S.-Mexico border, and have sought shelter in the Mexican city of Tijuana, where they have been met with a mixture of empathy and hatred.

Many residents of Tijuana have resorted to using violence to protest the presence of the Central American migrants.

On Sunday, Nov. 25, the U.S. Border Patrol deployed tear gas canisters across the border, claiming the migrants were forcefully charging at the border. Those reported to be injured include migrant children, women, and a journalist.

It is important to know the history of U.S. intervention in Central America before analyzing the reasons people migrate to the United States.

Starting in 1823, President Monroe introduced the Monroe Doctrine, a new policy regarding the continued development of the Americas and the opposition of European nations colonizing the Western Hemisphere.

Throughout the late 1800s and the early 1900s, U.S. businesses had great influence in Central American policy because they owned most of the banana plantations. The Banana Wars began during this time, and tensions were high when employees or local governments would comment on the inequality at the plantations. The United States would then get involved, and threaten Central American countries with sanctions and military intervention.

After the success of the Cuban Revolution, the United States feared that leftist groups in Latin American countries could rise in power. The U.S. began to install and fund military dictatorships and governments throughout Central America to stop the spread of communism.

The longest civil war in Central America took

place in Guatemala from 1960-1996 between many leftist groups and a U.S. installed military dictatorship. Thousands of people lost their lives, and over 500,000 people were displaced.

In the 1980s the Salvadoran Civil War between the leftist group Farabundo MartĂ­ National Liberation Front (FMLN) and the U.S. backed military government, lasted 12 years and claimed the lives of over 75,000 people. According to a United Nations report, 85 percent of the violence and deaths were caused by the U.S. backed Salvadoran government and only 5 percent to the FMLN. After the war, a quarter of the population was displaced.

Due to intervention, many marginalized groups have been facing high rates of violence and death.

Over 70 LGBTQ+ migrants fleeing violence and persecution from the region separated from the main caravan because of constant threats and use of violence from other migrants. LGBTQ+ migrants are one of the most vulnerable group of people fleeing their countries seeking a safer life. Many of them are now in Tijuana waiting to claim asylum in the U.S. The United States’ continued intervention in Central America is one of the root causes of migration from this region toward the United States. The instability of the region has caused high rates of poverty, violence and an imbalance of power in the government. The United States continues to cause instability in Central America, and is unwilling to help the people displaced by the its own actions.

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HoC: Jason Schneck

by Ryan Gibson

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ormerly incarcerated Alt Media Technical Specialist Jason Schneck works full time at the DPS Center on the Rancho Chaffey Campus. Assisting Chaffey students to achieve in the classroom. At the DPS center Schneck takes classroom materials of over 1,000 students and converts them into a format that is accessible to whichever student he is working with.

“I convert materials into accessible formats for students with disabilities and so I’ll take their materials they use for their classes and I’ll then make it accessible for them to use for whatever class they’re taking,” Schneck says. “On the other side of it, I work with technology so I also train them to be able to use those technologies to access information or class materials or whatever the case may be.”

Over 2,000 students at Chaffey are a part of the DPS center. Each one entered the program with the goal of achieving a higher understanding of whichever curriculum they are enrolled in. Schneck handles students here on an individual level, getting to know their needs in order to best convert their materials into an accessible form.

Schneck explains that his typical day consists of getting to know students individually, how they work with classroom materials and then working together to get them the materials they need. Once the accommodations have been met, Schneck keeps a record of all the materials the student is using to ensure there are replacements available.

“It’s all student driven requests. So if a student needs these resources then they are required to be able to then come and see me rather than me going out, and searching for them to be able to get what they need,” Schneck tells us of the students’ responsibility in joining DPS. Schneck’s ability to help over 1,000 individual DPS students meet their academic goals by understanding each student’s needs is a key component in doing his job. Schneck believes by working together with faculty & his students his job becomes easier.

“It can be difficult but it’s a team effort,” Schneck says regarding his work between students, faculty and DPS. “By working through the

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faculty individuals, the student and myself we are able to come up with a plan that works for that student.”

Schneck is also the Vice President of the P.I.N.T.O. club on campus.

The club works with formerly incarcerated students at acclimating into society through education, and hosts events in which they speak out. Members share testimony of their incarceration, and the role education played in putting their life back together.

Rohilio Robles, the club’s President, came to Schneck to become P.I.N.T.O.’s V.P. From there Schneck tells that “[by] teaming up with other groups on and off campus” P.I.N.T.O. has managed to grow.

He credits support from Chaffey’s Financial Aid, EOPS, Special Populations and Equity and Career Center offices.

“There is hope even when you are struggling,” says Schneck, “even when you are hitting a breaking point, even when you’re doing all of that, you still have hope that you can succeed, you just gotta keep at it.”

Health for the Holidays

by Ciara De Alba @ciara_mist97

As fall semester comes to an end, students not only have to worry about the stress that finals bring, worry about the overwhelming emotions that come with the holidays. Students tend to look forward to this time because of the break from the 18 week long semester, but not everyone has that luxury. Students have suffered in different ways and feel alone, so these worries make it even harder to get through finals.

“The holidays are tough with finals and holiday issues,” expresses her concern with the troubles students face, some of which includes anxiety from taking tests. Therefore, it is important for students to put on their “body armor” to get through and prioritize the last days of the semester.

Some ways Student Health Services aids students in putting on their “body armor” during this time are the open visiting hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, on the Rancho campus. Walk-ins and set appointments are , which allows students to receive service in one of the few medical triages.

The in-person medical assistance includes tests, prescriptions, check ups, and one-on-one help from certified nurses and doctors.

All of the services provided are either free or at a low cost, for the benefit of the students.

One of the services provided in regards to mental health is the one-on-one psych counseling with a properly trained and qualified specialist. The psych counseling requires appointments made in the listed hours of the center. Each student is allowed 8 sessions

per semester, with different specialists assigned separately to each student.

“Everything is confidential,” Peek emphasizes, in regards to the mental health counseling. “Except when someone is hurt or is going to hurt themselves.”

Almost every counseling session has been booked everyday and it has not changed, despite the close. there are many students seeking help, there are still a handful of students that are uncomfortable with the idea. Around the center and the Chaffey Health Services website is the number to the Crisis Text Line, which provides counseling over the internet.

This text line gives students the ability to receive assistance for their mental health over the phone instead of in person.

Aside from the Crisis Text Line, the website lists numerous online resources for students in need of support. The topics provided on the website are broad, covering resources for LGBTQ students, recovering alcoholics and more.

Peek explains her reason for providing such numerous resources for students in need of personal and mental help.

“It’s okay to look at yourself and say you need help. It’s about finding the happiness and support you need.”

To learn more about Student Health Services here at Chaffey, click on the “Health Services” tab on the schools homepage. To make a call to the Student Health Services department call (909) 652-6331. Lastly, if one is in need of any assistance in mental health text: “COURAGE” to the Crisis Text Line number: 741741, at any time, or visit EachMindMatters.org.

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randon Olguin and Sophie Ngorn exited the Honda Center hand in hand as dozens of members from Orange County and beyond entered. They volunteered for We Give Thanks 2018 since 8 a.m., three hours before the event opened to the community at 11 a.m. Though it was Ngorn’s fourth year, she expressed her continual willingness to participate:

“Just giving back to the community, especially during these last couple days with the “We just have so much, it shooting, with the fires, it’s gives me a good feeling.” just nice to be humbled and Nov 22, marks the 31st annual We Give Thanks Event at the Hon- give back and help out," Rodriguez da Center in Anaheim. Members of the community were invited to share a meal, at no cost, with the help of sponsors, including Wells Fargo and an estimated 1,500 volunteers.

states.

We Give Thanks began with founder and owner of La Casa Garcia Frank Garcia, a man now in his seventies who understood the importance of helping others over three decades ago. What originated as an event for the homeless and those in need evolved into a larger, communal event for food, entertainment and an opportunity to celebrate and give back on the Thanksgiving holiday.

Over 200,000 meals have been served at We Give Thanks with the help of volunteers like Yuvi Lopez and her friend Bianca Rodriguez, who participated in the event in previous years.

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Born two weeks before World War I in London, England, Ivy Smith of Claremont was the oldest woman in town who lived in the home she’s owned since the 1960s. This was possible with the help of non-medical in-home health care aides. It is an aide’s responsibility to work in conjunction with hospice nurses to ensure clients pass into their next life in comfort and peace.

Strong bonds are formed as aides embark with clients on their journey to death, with both acquiring “priceless” realizations of the self and spirituality. It is a difficult job, being emotionally and at times physically draining, but the fulfillment of bearing the privilege to

“experience what it is like for one’s soul to slowly drift into the next realm is surreally gracious,” as said

by Smith’s full-time aide Rebecca Garcia.

Some, such as hospice social worker Suboohi Darwal, stumble into this line of work. Some do it to serve a greater good, and others have found “solace in healing [themselves] through caring for others,” as Darwal has stated.

This line of work is not for everybody, but for anybody wanting to crusade in a meaningful profession in which one serves both the present and after lives of the elderly.

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A Dome for Discussion

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hen safe spaces on campus come to mind, the planetarium might not be on top of the list. The planetarium offers an interactive learning experience that is new for Chaffey students. It also provides a room for students to discuss topics based on the presentations being shown.

The planetarium is run by astronomy professors Bradley Hughes and Joann Eisberg. This semester they have begun to use the planetarium for their own lectures to give students an in depth visual. Professor Eisberg explains this is a “wonderful, vivid way of communicating,” because astronomy is a science of distance between objects.

The planetarium had recently been closed for remodeling. The previous projector was from 1969, and the replacement parts became expensive and hard to find. Prior to reconstruction, there was a large dip in the room where the projector was. They filled the dip with cement, and now has a two-projector system.

With the planetarium being open for the first time in the past two years “the big challenge now is letting students know we have it” says Professor Hughes. Most lecture science courses consist of readings from textbooks and using power points, but the planetarium is much more interactive.

Astronomy can be taken as a prerequisite, either Astronomy 26 (Stars and Galaxies) or Astronomy 35 (Planets and Solar System).

It is possible that more students would enroll in these courses if they knew that the planetarium is frequently used as a resource.

The planetarium being used as a learning tool during lecture could be useful for visual learners.

After the presentation is showed, there is time amongst students to discuss and debate. For example, the show “Dynamic Earth” goes in depth on topics like global warming and the excess of carbon dioxide in the ozone. Once the lights turn on, Professor

Bradley left the students with the open-ended question: What can we do to solve this problem?

At this point the planetarium became a room of students’ theories and other student’s rebuttals. Eisberg says one of the reasons why these discussions are effective is because “we learn more by talking about it with each other than we ever learn by someone talking at us.”

The planetarium offers a diverse range of students. Therefore, no matter what students major in, they can look at the planetarium as a sanctuary for discussion. Many college students tend to already have their ideas on topics such as global warming, or even on extraterrestrial life forms. Here there is a chance given for students to give their opinions on alien life forms and then use the planetarium show as a resource.

Professors from other departments are looking for ways to use the planetarium as well. The art department has reached out in search for ways to use the planetarium for their students. The goal is to expand the number of presentations, as well as making the planetarium available for more departments and classes. Nov. 30th is the last show of this semester, with shows resuming in the spring.

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Musty Boyz: The Passion Project Gone Right

Michele Macias @maciasmichele24

The reasons for not pursuing a passion project are endless, from fear of failing to the uncertainty that comes with unwelcomed criticism. For Abraham Recio and Rhyan Santos, none of the above were regarded as issues because what started as a joke, landed them collaborations with prominent up and coming artists and opened doors that allowed them to quit their day jobs. Together, they form Mu$ty Boyz, a project that has evolved since 2013 and is celebrating its 5th anniversary soon.

Despite the layered chains that hang from their necks and multiple rings on each hand, Abe and Rhyan appear humble. Their appearance mirrors the pictures of their Instagram account, yet their personalities point more towards easy going than cool.

“I’m used to being behind the camera,” Ryan points out while Abe aids him with the placement of a jean jacket against his shoulder.

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says Abe. To no surprise, neither cares to hide a hangover acquired from a previous night of partying.

Mu$ty Boyz started as an inside joke amongst a group of 10 to 11 friends. It was what they called themselves as well as the name of their group text. Abe added, “We were like a crew that brought a party wherever we went.” Abe had just started filming when he told Rhyan about an idea of a collaborative project that included a blog but he felt that he had some catching up to do or in his words, get to Rhyan’s level. Abe added, “Rhyan said, ‘Dude, fuck that. Let’s do that right now! he hung up the phone, called me 20 minutes later and said, ‘I just got our Gmail, our Twitter, our Instagram… our Yahoo’ ” The idea was shared with supportive friends who pressured them to take it seriously so while Abe perfected his craft at Cal State Fullerton, Rhyan was on the road doing tour management and developing relationships for Mu$ty Boyz.

What originated as light-hearted documentation within their group of friends developed into endless content and became a career. Rhyan commented, “We have collected some pretty crazy life

experiences and some emotional road rash. What’s funny is that I feel like we haven’t released a lot of our good stuff, it’s just sitting there but we look at it so much that we get tired of it.” Abe added, “You’re always your worst critic. I guess that’s the beauty of it. People are so conditioned to be told what to like and we’re not telling them to like us, we want people to do research and look into us ‘cause the people who fucking know us, show us love.”

When asked what factors led to a strong following, Rhyan turned to Abe and asked humbly, “Do we have a strong following?” then added, “I don’t know, I guess that in a way, a lot of people relate because I’m pretty sure they hang out like we hang out but [most] don’t document it for promos.

We make it with our friends, it’s organic so it must remind them of the things they do with their friends.”

The connection between Abe and Rhyan is apparent, they complete each other’s sentences and seem to communicate with facial expressions alone. Moreover, they speak of how they challenge one another to promote the growth needed to succeed both

individually and collaboratively. Rhyan confessed, “I invest my faith in people who I think have a lot of potential. I’ve always believed in Abe, still to this day. I think he has the most beautiful work and most beautiful fucking mind. Honestly, I am inspired by him all the time. I don’t think that I have ever told him that.” to which Abe replied with “No, he hasn’t. That’s how it is though, both of us work in that cadence… I see Rhyan as a competitor but in a different way- like something to strive to.

The duo mentions time management and emotional stress as smaller obstacles that they face to this day but it was the expectations that come with being firstgeneration Mexican-American/ FilipinoAmerican that interrupted their progress the most. Getting their parents to agree with their lifestyle was difficult, Rhyan’s mom compared him to Abe and asked why he could not follow a more traditional path and attend school while pursuing his passion. Despite parental oppositions, fate shifted gears in their favor. When Abe graduated and Rhyan returned from a tour, they both landed a job with the same artist.

Still, it has not always been a smooth ride for Mu$ty Boyz. Last October, they were involved in a frightful traffic accident near Nashville, Tennessee while on tour with world-renowned artist, Cuco. The near-death experience left emotional scars to match the physical ones but both Abe and Rhyan view the unanticipated speed bump with a silver lining. Abe considers the accident a wake up call, he stated “Shit is not promised, you just gotta go hard. The accident slowed us down but it will ultimately be the reason we become even better and stronger.”

Mu$ty Boyz express an appreciation for being able to make a living off of their passion. They stress that what they do does not feel like work and it is apparent since it resembles a compilation of family home videos and photo albums. They credit their upbringing and culture as a big part of their success. Abe expressed, “Our culture is 100% the reason why we are successful because we have our fingers on the pulse of a community that was not represented for the longest time.

We don’t live in the cool part of L.A., we’re in Norwalk and the border city of Anaheim. We’re a product of Mexico

and the Philippines and I feel proud of that, especially right now because it’s like a big “fuck you” to all those people who think that we’re lazy. We’re creating art that their kids are buying. Their kids are fans of our friends and they have to learn that we just want a piece of that too. And for a band like Cuco to get so much love and support from a tight knit community, it’s fucking crazy. I get teary eyed at their shows, still, just because we’ll be in Indonesia... Jakarta... and people will sing in Spanish. They go hard for that kid. This is the shit that I feel good about so I’m happy with what I am doing and that’s all I know.”

Most recently, they directed Cuco’s music video for Summertime Hightime featuring J-Kwe$t, they also DJed at this year’s Coachella and Tropicalia.

While finding a suitable title for Mu$ty Boyz is complicated (they are listed as “Community Service” on their Instagram account), their enthusiasm and versatility contribute to an infinite amount of possibilities. As Rhyan stated, “Whatever you want us to do, we’ll do it. We’re like a service, a party service.”

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By Kris Tashjian

@ k r i s X t r a s h From October 15 to 17, Chaffey College student journalists of The Breeze and The Baseline breezed through the Los Angeles Convention Center and the streets of LA. On our adventures, we experienced opportunities to speak with some of the best professionals in the industries. We currently study video, audio, art, multimedia, social media and more.

Ben Baker (pictured to the right), VP of Post-Production, VICE Media Brooklyn talks to our own host from The Breeze, Creative Producer Emmanuel Vargas (pictured in red). Ben took the time to answer our questions about the difference of reporting internationally versus here in the States, and how the approaches differ, if at all. We made sure he knew we would be visiting Spring semester for our annual New York trip.

We continued through to the Community Pavillion on Day 2 of the key notes, and found some interesting booths on display by start-ups and major companies, like Nvidia, alike. One of the companies and products that caught our eye as photographers was Topaz Labs and their Adobe PhotoShop plugin. Tradeshow Representative Greg Rostami (pictured to the left) gave us a quick preview presentation of the application they were selling for about $200 as a bundle. Essentially, as you can see in the YouTube video mentioned earlier, the software plugin builds upon PhotoShops own blur-repair feature, but shows its improvements clearly.

Stefan Gruenwedel (pictured to the right), Adobe Premiere Pro Specialist gives us an inside take on what it’s like working for the company, and tackling challenges that come from every new addition to every new application they release. He tells us he appreciates the beginners he can help in the industry, because they are so much more easily assisted with using the programs, rather than advanced users who have such specific requests. It becomes clear how amazing this career can be. His job is to help other artists work more efficiently and creatively, with less limitations, while the rest of us creators try to utilize their resources to the max.

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David Wilson (pictured above), Manager of Creative Production at Mary Kay Corp. talks about the changes from the beginning of Adobe products decades ago, before many current attendees were born. Major companies come to scout independent projects and start-ups to find more efficient ways of conducting their business. Aesthetics only scratch the surface of how creative a community this is. Thousands of people floated from booth to booth, session to session, in isolation from the rest of the world for a few short days, without enough time to get to everything.

Among international Adobe experts, artists and creators, were industry super stars, like Ron Howard (Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, +), who made the dream of being a financially independent artist a very possible reality. Students, business owners, and freelance artists left the convention with advanced production techniques, and a taste of what the future of multimedia careers hold.

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UTILIZING FONTANA’S RESOURCES FOR THEUTILIZING LESS FORTUNATE FONTANA’S RESOURC FOR THE LESS FORTU Netia Banks-Larry @netiabl

City Link is a community ran service authorized by The Water of Life Community Church to help those in need. From fresh vegetables to boxed cereal, they have managed to keep the food bank open for more than 3 years.

They also offer a convenient thrift shop, homeless care packages, as well as community service and job opportunities to residents that need them. The food bank operates Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 6pm.

Photos by Netia Banks-Larry

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all is one the most suitable times for different layers, patterns and fabrics to come in the mix of everyday attire for everyone. Recently the temperatures have lowered staying below 70 degrees in the Inland Empire, leaving residents to adjust what they wear to the change of weather. The cooler temperatures are another opportunity in which people can express themselves with what they wear.

jackets, trench coat, or think knit sweaters, some of which the students display.

Fall is a time for change in weather and style, and with winter on the way, there is more to look forward to with what the students of Chaffey have to present in fashion.

All photos by Ciara De Alba

Students on Chaffey Campus display their take on everyday fall fashion along with the current trends, in their adjustment to the cooler weather. Some of these trends include plaid patterns, bottoms, layering tops and, or bottoms. From edgy to casual, chic to modern, Chaffey students display a wide variety of their take with the different styles.

The most common fashion staple is a stylish outwear piece to stay warm. Typical outwear pieces include leather

Left to Right: Chaffey student Paris Barraza displays an all black edgy look in a velvet romper and leather jacket, accessorized with a black and heeled boots. Chaffey student Emma Donnelly displays the epitome of casual comfort in a relaxed sweater, slightly distressed jeans and comfortable soft black boots.

Chaffey student Raylene Camerano dresses in modern chic layers in a plaid dress with a turtleneck and black tights, finishing the look off with black booties.

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n for the Season

Ciara De Alba @ciara_mist97

Top Left: Chaffey student Zachariah Jolin wears a modern-edgy street style outfit with black and white top layers to compliment his plaid pants; all accessorized from head to toe with shades, a black leather belt, bag and oxfords.

Top Right: Chaffey student Hector Solorzano dresses casual in cuffed Levi jeans and a graphic tee, accessorized with Converse and a suede blazer adding a chic twist.

Bottom: Chaffey student Joshua Gutierrez wears a knit sweater with cuffed jeans, accessorized with vans and a beanie, for a more casual look.

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