VOLU ME 25
ISSUE 6
CHAFFEY
B R E E Z E MONDAY + NOVEMBER 3, 2014
NEWS
Volunteer Fair and Public Service
A&E
How to Read Comic Books
OPINION
Basic information on Ebola
SPORTS
Levi Plante new Quarterback
Illustration by CALVIN HUANG
Assault rifles, extreme measures Campus police received seven tactical rifles Wednesday Oct. 29 to patrol with on all three campuses. Steve Lux, campus police administrator, recommended equipping officers with tactical rifles over a year ago, citing the current climate and prevalence of active shooter situations nationwide. Lux explained that while there haven’t been any direct threats to students or faculty, there is a need to be able to engage targets at a distance accurately. “The bottom line is, this is a very safe campus and we want to keep it that way,” Lux said. Patrolling with tactical rifles became commonplace after the North Hollywood shoot out of 1997. Lux
explained that after the robbery, law enforcement re-evaluated the tools that were needed to address modern safety protocols. In the shoot out, the assailants were armed with assault rifles and were wearing body armor. Officers had to wait 44 minutes for SWAT to arrive with sufficient firepower because the officers on scene were only equipped with handguns and shotguns. “Once we had the rifles in the units it gave us that distance we needed,” Lux said. “It gave us the accuracy we needed, and it gave us the confidence we needed to confront someone who had a high powered rifle.”
Chaffey Lieutenant Chris Hammond, a 30-year police veteran, and retired commander out of Riverside, could not imagine patrolling “without that [rifle] as an option,” Hammond said. The governing board was informed of the tactical rifle purchase on Sept. 25 by Interim Chief Darryl Seube. During the meeting the chief explained that seven Ruger mini-14 rifles were being purchased out of the campus police budget. One rifle will be locked in each patrol vehicle at every campus while the officer is on duty. When officers aren’t on patrol the weapons will not remain in the vehicle. The campus police have been participating in active shooter train-
ing with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department with the rifles. Hammond explained that there will not be any intensive week long training, though officers will have to show proficiency and competency while at the shooting range. Officers conduct weapons training at least four times a year according to the Lieutenant. Following the board meeting, Suebe presented the purchase information to student council where we was met with questions about what situations would call for a rifle. + continued on page 3
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Campus Calendar October 21-23 DPS Fair Come to the DPS center for the annual DPS Fair. There will be music, food, prizes, and more. The dates and times are as follows: Fontana Campus: Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chino Campus: Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rancho Campus: Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, October 26 Trunk-or-Treat Get a head start on Halloween with free trick-or-treating in a safe, controlled environment. The event is open to the community and will feature games, activities, prizes and a haunted house for all ages. Wednesday, October 29 Chino Campus Open House Come to Chaffey’s open house. Learn about registering for classes, scholarships, transfer options and degrees. Refreshments will be served. The event will be at the GPS center from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 30 Halloween Costume Party Participate in a costume contest in the Quad. Contestants will receive free candy and drinks while supplies last. Contestants must sign up between 12:15 and 12:45 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. The cast for “Spring Awakening” will be performing while the judges deliberate. Carved Pumpkin Contest Submissions will be due to Student Activities on the Rancho campus and Fontana Admissions from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The first place winner will receive two Disneyland tickets and second place receives two Knott’s Berry Farm tickets. Winners will be announced on the Chaffey Bookstore Facebook page.
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Monday, November 3 One Book One College Comic Discussion Now that you’ve read “Daytripper,” what’s next? Join Professors Angela Cardinale, Sean Connely, Danny Keener, Bonnie Khaw-Posthuma and Neil Watkins as they discuss their favorite comics. From 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in CAA-218. Wednesday, November 5 Veterans Career Fair Chaffey College, in conjunction with the California Employment Development Department, will host a career fair for veterans at the Fontana campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, November 7 Night with Santa Application Deadline Student Activities and the Associated Students are hosting the 23rd annual “Night With Santa” event. The program is for currently enrolled students with children between the ages of 2-10 who are in need of holiday assistance. The application must be submitted by noon in the office of student activities. Friday, November 14 base line magazine submission deadline Currently accepting submissions for non-fiction and visual art to be published in the second print edition of the base line magazine. For any questions/concerns email baselinewriters@gmail.com. The deadline for the online edition is Dec. 12. Ongoing Food Pantry Donations The Chaffey College Auxiliary Student Activities board is accepting donations for the Food Pantry to help students in need. Students are asked to donate canned and non-perishable foods, hygiene items, as well as monetary donations. All donations should be brought to
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the Student Activities Campus Center, Rancho Campus. The Food Pantry provides non-perishable foods for Chaffey College Students in need. Students are asked to bring their registration receipt to show that they are a registered student. Distribution dates and times this semester include: Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Fontana Campus: Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. Chino Campus: Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. Transfer Center University Trips Students may sign up for each trip in the Transfer Center. All trips will include transfer information sessions and university tours. The dates are as follows: University of La Verne — Friday, Oct. 24 Leaving Chaffey at 9 a.m. UC Irvine — Friday, Oct. 31 Leaving Chaffey at 8 a.m. CSU Northridge — Friday Nov. 7 Leaving Chaffey at 8 a.m. Download the Chaffey App Access campus maps, news, events, grades and more at your fingertips. Stay connected and receive important updates. Now available for free on the Apple Store and Google Play. Calling All Artists The Breeze is looking to revamp our newspaper distribution boxes found around campus. We’re currently looking for artists and designers to use our totally bland red boxes as a medium for visual expression. Brushes, spray paint, stencils, markers – whatever your preferred method of drawing is, we’d like an opportunity to have your art publicly displayed, tweet or post your artwork to @ ChaffeyBreeze, facebook.com/ChaffeyBreeze or email chaffeybreeze@gmail.com.
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News 3
November 3, 2014
Employment for vets The Employment Development Department, in partnership with America’s Job Center of California , will be hosting an Inland Empire Veterans Day job fair at the Chaffey Fontana campus. Veterans, National Guard, and Reservists returning from active duty are encouraged to attend. “The goal is to make the connection between businesses that are looking to hire veterans and the veterans that are looking for work,” said EDD local veterans employment representative Sergio De La Garza. Attendees should come dressed for success with up-to-date resumes. The event will allow them to meet and interview with employers in a variety of career fields. Over 40 employers are expected to attend and there will be on-site interviews. “You have businesses that are catering to veterans, that actually value your work ethic, and that’s a big plus,” said Veterans Resource Center President Ricardo Avellaneda, dietetics major and five-year Marine Corps veteran. “Some people don’t want to hire veterans because there’s a stereotype that people in the military yell all the time. That they’re really uptight. So this event is a real door opener for veterans.” The job event will start at 9:00 a.m. and will run until 1 p.m.
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Crime Log: October 10/ 02:
Fictitious check/bill Annoying repeated calls: work
10/ 03:
Hit and Run: Property damage only
10/ 07:
Extortion Vandalism less than $400
10/10:
Petty theft: bldg/ Vehicle
10/16: 10/20:
Vandalism: damage other’s prop
10/21:
Hit and run: property damage only
10/22:
Dismissed student/Emp. on campus outside warrant /misd
10/23:
Burglary
Continued from page 1 “They will only be deployed in major instances," Lux said, "when the threat of deadly force or the use of deadly force is part of the incident.” Student senator, Brian Dix, a premed major and Iraq war veteran fully supports arming campus police with tactical rifles. After returning home,
“Campus police are our first line of defense...” Dix worked as a director of security for a private school in Los Angeles where he re-vamped the entire security and emergency plan. Dix has been a student for three years and reports that safety is pretty good. However, because of the location in a residential neighborhood he feels the school is sheltered from society. “I feel that we kind of live in a bubble a little bit here because of our location in the middle of a neighborhood.” Dix said. Dix expressed his confidence in the police force and stated that rifles “were a step in the right direction.” “Campus police are our first line of defense, I think they should have
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some capabilities to address a threat if it presents itself,” Dix said. This year, the FBI conducted a study of active shooter incidents over a 13 year period between 2000 and 2013. The goal was to provide law enforcement with data that would help prevent, prepare and aid in the response to shootings. The report defines an active shooter as “an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area.” According to the FBI, 12 of 160 active shooter incidents took place at higher education facilities. Two occurred at community colleges, one at New River Community College in April 2013 and one at Santa Monica College in June 2013. Campus police spent $10,096 on rifles, ammunition, gun locks and installation. Details were provided by purchase orders provided by the purchasing office. “We’re guessing that it’s going to be around January before we actually have the rifles in the cars and available for the officers on patrol," Hammond said.
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4 News
November 3, 2014
Volunteerism, The Alternative to a “Selfie” Lifestyle “This is what I’m passionate about,” Bettina Aschenbrenner, House of Ruth volunteer, said. “I especially, care about the kids.” Aschenbrenner, also an adjunct criminal justice professor, explained that House of Ruth is an advocate for victims of domestic violence. It was several non-profit organizations on campus during the volunteer fair on Oct 22. House of Ruth offers several programs, including a Teen Dating Violence Prevention Project and outreach programs to victims of domestic violence and their families. They require that volunteers go through a 40hour training program. The next training session starts in January 2015. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the volunteer rate has dropped 1.1 percent in the year 2013. The total number of volunteers for 2013 was the lowest since 2002. Destiny Home Health and Hospice was also seeking volunteers for their hospice care programs. “When we go in a home we can be a companion for patients,” Laura Mortan, volunteer, said. “We also help the caregivers.” Destiny Hospice volunteer positions involve helping patients with end of life care. The volunteers go through a 20-hour training program. “We are a presence in the home for the caregivers,” Mortan said. Chantal Beresford has been the Volunteer Engagement Supervisor for the Ontario. chapter of Feed The Children for three months. The charity was established in 1979. “We fill boxes up with donated goods for people in need,” Beresford said. In 2013 the organization provided food and personal hygiene products for over 150,000 families in the United States. The Inland Empire United Way had representatives available to explain the many programs they offer. The key concept at IEUW is to engage com-
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Chantal Beresford, volunteer recruiter for Feed The Children discusses opportunities with Vera Torrez, undeclared major, during a volunteer fair in the quad of the Rancho campus on Oct. 22.
munity members and increase their capacity for the individuals to make a difference. The United Way School Makeover program was one of the IEUW highlighted options at the fair. The program involves installing murals, gardens and other transformational elements in local elementary schools. The entire fair was planned by Student Activities. Free food and refreshments were provided, courtesy of ASCC. For information on the non-profits mentioned in the article:
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House of Ruth business line: (909) 623-4364 or 24-hour hotline: (909) 988-5559. Feed The Children (909) 930-5779 www. feedthechildren.org/volunteer Inland Empire United Way - (909) 980-2857 www.ieuw.org
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News 5
November 3, 2014
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Chaffey provides many programs to help students, including programs for transportation, financial aid, counseling, and the most recognizable, the transfer center. It is one of the biggest ways to guide a student to their future. Statistically, most students attend three to four years of community college. After they are done with those years, depending on their desired career path, they have the option to stop or to continue. If they decide to continue, the next move is transferring. “Most students transfer to a nearby Cal State,” Kimberly Mendoza, psychology major, said. “Transferring can be very easy when knowing what pathway you’d like for a career, and where to go for that career.” However, there have been cutbacks to Cal State universities. This has made it possible for Cal State universities to become a transfer-only system. This issue was raised earlier this month at a meeting of the CSU
board of trustees, during a budget framework discussion. Students trying to transfer have been given a priority. When Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB1440, he was making the process of trans-
Illustration by ERYNN M. AFFELDT
Community Colleges Pilot Bachelor’s Degrees Gov. Brown approved a bill that allows some community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees. Sen. Marty Block, who represents California’s 39th Senate District, first introduced Senate Bill 850 to the Committee on Rules on Jan. 19. “We think this bill will be very successful for California students, for California’s work force and for the state of California,” Sen. Marty Block said during his presentation of SB 850. Since then, the bill has gone through several other Committees, the House of Assembly, and the state Senate. Even though it was amended several times, the majority approved. It received zero no’s from each of its seven hearings. On Sept. 28, Gov. Brown approved SB 850. With SB 850 approved, California is joining 21 other states that offer bachelor’s degree in their community colleges. Coming into effect starting Jan. 1, 2015, the bill will allow up to 15 California community colleges to become part of the statewide baccalaureate degree pilot program. The selected community colleges will offer one bachelor’s degree that is not available at CSU and UC programs. Each of the colleges will offer a different degree program. The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges and Chief Chancellor will be working together with the UC and CSU. The joint effort will decide which community colleges will be selected and what degrees will be offered.
ferring easier for those with an associate degree. Biology major Will Zaher will finish his associate degree and transfer in the spring. He is considering several CSU schools to further his studies.
Under the bill, the pilot program needs to begin by the start of the 201718 academic year at one of the chosen community colleges. The students who are enrolled in the program must complete the baccalaureate degree by the end of the 2022–23 academic year. The Legislative Analyst’s Office will do a interim statewide evaluation of the pilot bachelor’s program in 2018. In 2022, it will make a final
“The selected community colleges will offer one bachelor’s degree that is not available at CSU and UC programs.” statewide evaluation of the program. It will evaluate up to over 15 areas of the program. There has been some criticism around the campus about the idea of bachelor’s degrees being offered at California’s community colleges. A common issue in community colleges is the difficulty for registering for classes.
“It’s hard enough to get classes as is, adding bachelor’s degrees will only make it harder to get classes, due to the extremely easy qualifications to even enter community college.” Timothy Tasmin, computer science and engineering major, said. One of community colleges main purpose is to assist students transfer to a CSU or UC for their bachelor’s degree or higher education. There is some uncertainly about receiving a bachelor’s degree from a community college. “You can get your bachelor’s degree at anywhere you would like and
“How can I get this done as quickly as possible?” Zaher said. “I didn’t want to be at a community college for four years.” The SB1440 guarantees students like Zaher a transfer to any CSU after earning an associate degree. “Chaffey has always had a broad range of ways of helping students plan a future toward a university. The Transfer Center (SSA-120) has been a continuous informative guide,” Mendoza said. “ The process of Cal-states only accepting transfers and having limited space, can be a big motivation for students to maintain good GPA’s. It just might come to be more competitive among students,” Mendoza said.
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you still would get a job but, what most jobs are looking for is where you got your graduate degree from,” Greg Gunawan, marketing major, said.
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Bomb Threat Update The Chaffey student who was arrested earlier this year for reporting a false bomb threat — resulting in thousands of dollars spent on special forces, helicopters, vehicles, and Sheriff’s — has recently plead guilty. Former Chaffey student Jonathan Nicks plead guilty to a false bomb report to a peace officer, media, etc. on Sept. 28. Nicks was held in a San Bernardino County Jail Facility for 12 days prior to his court appearances. He is sentenced to 180 days of jail time, meaning he has 168 days left to serve his sentence at Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center starting Nov. 7. Nicks is also sentenced to 36 months of mandatory probation with an assigned officer whom he must meet with every 14 days. Along with not being allowed to travel out of state without permission, he cannot leave the country at all and the usual string of no weapons, drugs, etc. are also a part of his probation. Nicks’ fines add up to a whopping
total of $29,570.61 plus an extra 10 percent administrative fee. The bulk of this fee — $23,588.61 — is going towards the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department to repay them for the costs of the false allegations Nicks reported. Ontario Police Dept., Rancho Cucamonga Fire Dept., and Chaffey College are also receiving the rest of that bulk payment. There were no single-citizen victims, though there have been rumors that students were afraid to come back to school and some traumatized from having to use the facilities in a trash can. More to come from the Jonathan Nicks case as time progresses.
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6 A&E
November 3, 2014
How To
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ith comic books rapidly increasing in popularity, the “One Book, One College” committee embraced the opportunity to teach students about the art of it all. Chris Brady of local comic book shop 4 Color Fantasies shared a brief history of comic books leading into the art of reading them. In the beginning, there was the “Golden-Silver Age,” circa 1930 to 1970. This was the dawn of comic books — a simple art intended for children. Golden and Silver Age comic books were characterized by simple layouts arranged like stacked “comic strips” that read from left to right and top to bottom. Though simplistic, this arrangement is easy to read and most accessible to beginners. What Brady identified as the “Bronze Age,” circa 1970 to 1985, was a development in style intended for mature audiences, marked by decidedly more mature subject matter as the Comics Code Authority began losing sway while artists experimented with more complex panel layouts, including “splash” pages consisting of a single all-encompassing panel, panels that span multiple rows, or layouts that break out of the rectangular grid altogether.
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Although more difficult to read, such layouts gave more creative liberties to both writers and artists, especially with regard to implied action between panels and enhancing the mood or emphasizing action through layout. The current “Modern Era,” also known as the “Dark Age” or “Iron Age” of comics, is widely considered to have started when Frank Miller’s “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” and Alan Moore’s “Watchmen” burst onto the scene in 1986. They transformed the comic book landscape and launched a fresh new wave of creativity and experimentation, including even more unconventional layouts than previously employed. Brady gave “Batman: Court of the Owls Vol. 2” as a prime example with its labyrinthine panel layout, evoking the disorientation of Batman as he navigates a maze in a drug-induced haze. “You create the action with the panels,” Brady said. “[Sequencial artwork] leaves a lot up to the reader. The story is all in between the panels.” To drive the point home, Brady mentions a particularly controversial “sex scene” in the Spider-Man series which took place entirely in the implied action between panels.
“...Make your own book. It’s not that hard to make a quality comic book with your own printer at home,”
Comics
The business side of the craft is rather straightforward. Writers write. Artists draw. Graphic Designers color. Generally, five main writers direct the creation of the comic books. Because of the fast-paced nature of the art, the creators work 16 to 17 hours a day just to keep up on their work. Nearly all publishing companies continue to produce handdrawn, “board and paper” comics. The original artwork can then be later sold. DC Comics is the only company to regularly publish digitally drawn comics. How easy is it for an average Joe to get into comics if they have a great idea? “...Make your own book. It’s not that hard to make a quality comic book with your own printer at home,” Brady said. “Go to DeviantArt. As for a new reader to comic books, I would say find a comic book and tell them ‘start here.’” “This is a media that I have loved, and I’ve wanted people to get into. Every time I have a chance to talk about it, I do,” Brady said. “You’ve got expanded stories that are just like soap-operas for geeks, essentially.” He made sure to clarify that the proper term is “geek”, not “nerd.” “There’s so many different genres in comic books that you can touch everybody, at least.” With a broader understanding of the craft, history and purpose of comic books, students can develop a greater appreciation for the art.
CALVI One of 4 Color Fantasies’ many shelves packed full latest comics
“It’s reading a book and still getting a story, but it’s artwork,” Brady said. “This is an original American art form. This is history for us.”
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A&E 7
November 3, 2014
CALVIN HUANG Bio engineering major Josh Aguayo (left) and Jake Quezada picking out titles.
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oarder Mark Lopez browses the selection with singer Cynthia Castaneda.
CALVIN HUANG The store front of 4 Color Fantasies in Rancho Cucamonga.
Join the Words + Art writing competition hosted the One Book, One College committee. Submitted works can be in the form of poems, songs, essays, #tweets, memoir, narrative, expository , interCALVIN HUANG
pretive, analytical, creative, descriptive, or comparison. To have your work considered for the Nov. 12 readings event, please submit a copy of your written work via email to rebecca.trawick@chaffey. edu no later than Nov. 1. Selected entries will be performed by the author at the Wignall Museum on Nov. 12, 12:30-2 p.m.
8 Opinion
November 3, 2014
A decade of Horror’s Best Fall Classic time in... Kansas City? Yes, the Royals made it to the World Series. And yes, they deserve it. After sweeping the two best teams in Major League Baseball, The Royals hosted the Giants in their first World Series since 1985. The Royals were looking for their first championship in 29 years, but San Francisco was going for it’s third since 2010. In spite of this lopsided statistic, or rather because of it, it seems as though the entire country (outside of California and Baltimore) was rooting for the not-so-underdogs. Kansas City defeated the A’s in the Wild Card game and swept the Angels in the Division Series. One California team stood in front of a Royal championship. For the Giants this was all too familiar. The Cardinals served as a warm-up for San Francisco’s last Championship team. This year, just like 2012, the Giants advanced to the World Series after beating St. Louis in the National League Championship Series. But when it came to baseball, and specifically the post-season, momentum is often the deciding factor, and Kansas City came into the World Series gaining speed with every one of
it’s eight post-season wins. Although they won eight straight playoff games, the Royals had no time to rest. Of their first five games this October, four surpassed the ninth inning. They hit four home runs in a total of eight extra-innings and were prepared to finish their 2014 post-season surge. Kansas City was able to put together it’s first winning season since 2004 and made the playoff for the first time since winning the World Series in 1985. After nine consecutive losing seasons the Royals made it. They were the epitome of a hard-working team. In late July they were down by eight games in the Illustration by NATALIE THOMAS American League Central, but a 22-5 record from July 22 to Aug.
19 helped them secure the top Wild Card position. The game is never over and the Royals’ players know that better than anyone. With only two teams remaining the Royals adopted additional support. It was their “never quit” attitude that drew so many fans, their late inning rallies and intimidating bullpen that excited baseball fans around the nation. Their ever-growing fan base throughout the entire country made them America’s team. It was easy to root for a team that is so poor in experience, but rich in talent. A team that has been left out for long, but this year had a chance to win it all. In game seven of the World Series Kansas City’s dream came an end as Bumgarner threw the final pitch of the 2014 Major League Baseball season. It was the come back that everyone wanted to see, the feel good story that movie producers make money off of. It was unscripted and unthought of. The postseason that belonged to The Royals ended with a San Francisco championship. KYLE SMITH @_kyol
pence, looks at the signs As the World Series sails off into the pages of history many will be left remembering the heroics of Madison Bumgarner and the little engine that could, known as the Kansas City Royals. The real story here isn’t Hunter Pence the baseball player but rather Hunter Pence, target of fan-made signs at every stadium he visits. Yes, Pence plays right field for the newly crowned World Champions. Yes, he put on a show batting a scorching .444. The man put on a show and yet one thing remains, the signs. Early in the season a group of Mets fans decided to troll Pence with signs containing witty slogans cleanly written on bright neon posters. In a crazy turn of events the signs didn’t stay in Citi Field. They started popping up everywhere and even received attention from broadcasters covering the MLB playoffs and the World Series. “Hunter Pence whispers sorry when he catches a pop fly ball”. “Hunter Pence brings 13 items to the express lane”. “Hunter Pence prefers baths”. “Hunter Pence hates bacon”. “Hunter Pence thinks ‘Game of Thrones’ is just okay”. “Hunter Pence likes ‘The Godfather 3’”. A group of Mets fans, looking to simply rib an opposing player, have released a phenomenon, the likes of which professional sports hav-
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en’t seen before. In a time where the shortcomings of popular players fill sports pages and sports networks, it is nothing less than refreshing to enjoy the creativity that comes from sports fans just looking to catch the attention of a television camera. Hunter Pence may have deserved World Series MVP considerations but it doesn’t really matter. Long after the parade and ring ceremony, we can share a laugh when opening day rolls around and someone holds up a sign reading, “Hunter Pence Doesn’t Read The Breeze”. JOSHUA ARNAO @joshuaarnao
Opinion/Feature 9
November 3, 2014
debunking the disease
To prove that they are on top of the things that matter. As much as Ebola deserves to be a major concern, there is little for politicians to do but wait for medical professionals to work it out. As the upcoming months proceed forward, new stories will take their place at the top of the stack, and we will do what we always do and push forward. Missing airplanes will be found, foreign conflicts will be replaced by new struggles ranging from the political to the idealogical. Ebola, however, has the potential to be with us for an unforeseen amount of time regardless of how major news outlets choose to move past them. Illustration by NATALIE THOMAS Ebola has found a way to become a punchAs the political season reaches full line to many a joke, something to be swing, all potential candidates have afraid of but not truly understood one thing at the top of all their lists: or more likely than not, a buzzword
guaranteed to elicit a response. So, what are some of the facts that we know about Ebola? 1.) Ebola is not a risk for the general public of the United States. Unless you come into direct contact with the blood, body fluids, or contaminated needles of someone who already has the disease, you aren’t going to contract the disease. This is a huge relief but not a free pass to brush off what Ebola actually looks like. 2.) Early symptoms of Ebola are similar to other infections. Ebola is difficult to diagnose because the early symptoms are almost identical to common symptoms of non-fatal infections. Early symptoms of Ebola may include fever, headache, body aches, cough, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. That list could include many non-fatal infections ranging from food poisoning to the common cold. 3.) Ebola is usually fatal. Out of the 9,226 cases in the current outbreak at the time of posting this article, 4,555 people have died, as of Oct. 17, according to World Health Organization statistics. 4.) Actions are being taken. Screening for Ebola is now a part of every day life at five major U.S. airports. New York’s JFK International Airport, Washington-Dulles, Newark, Chicago-O’Hare, and Atlanta are all
screening people coming off international flights for the early symptoms of the Ebola virus. As comforting as this is, the first U.S. case of Ebola wouldn’t have been caught with even the best of screenings because the patient didn’t show any signs of sickness until he was in the country for several days. 5.) There is no vaccine for Ebola. The idea of injecting someone with the virus, injecting a vaccine and waiting around to see if they survive isn’t the most appealing. Without those kinds of studies it is difficult to determine the effectiveness of a vaccine. There are two promising experimental drugs in production, however. One is manufactured by the British company GlaxoSmithKline, and the other by U.S. company NewLink Genetics. They are expected to be available by Jan. 2015. The threat of catastrophic plague man kind isn’t upon us and most likely won’t be upon us in the near future. One of the best ways to keep it that way is to know what you are dealing with.
JOSHUA ARNAO @joshuaarnao
DPS FAIR aids students There are people who dedicate their lives to help make those with special needs live an easier life. At the Rancho Cucamonga campus on Oct. 23, the yearly Disability Programs Service fair took place. DPS director William Miller said the fair has been going on for 10 years. “The purpose of this fair is to help students get information for different booths and agencies that help with kids with disability,” he said. Miller said the most important part of the fair is to get information from agencies and making sure people know about the services available to them. Criminal justice major Arthur Nunez, who has a learning disability, said this is the first time he has attended the fair. “I hope the fair can help me and I’m pretty sure it will,” he said. Nunez said he believes the fair helps students learn more about their disability and how to get help. Lucia Shugart was a booth worker for the DPS fair and helps people with Asperger’s and autism. “Open doors is an autism support, all volunteer group agency,” she said. “We’ve been coming here for five years now.” Shugart said this fair is here to reach out to students so that they can all make better futures for themselves and their families. Students who need more information can call the DPS center 909-6826379. DPS support generalist Monica Contreras said, “The purpose of the
MICAH RHODES Students gathered around to attend the DPS fair at the Rancho Cucamonga Chaffey campus on Oct. 23.
fair is to bring awareness to the public and community that there are people here that can help.” Contreras said, “We invited these different information booths to be a resource for students. Interns get different venders to promote their companies so that they can be a reliable resource.” Sarah McNellis, dressed as the
school mascot, says “I am going to take pictures with kids who also have disabilities like myself.” “The fair helps a lot. My favorite part of the fair is helping everyone.” Regina Ray, a student worker from the Cal. Works department says, “We are always here. Cal. Works assist students with income.” “We help any students choose a
major, help them with a job referrals, and give support groups.” DPS director William Miller said, “High school students usually come to get a head start before they start attending our campus.” JONATHAN FLORES @jonathaniscutek
10 Features
November 3, 2014
Students celebrate ‘mole day’ Celebrated annually on Oct. 23, between 6:02 a.m. and 6:02 p.m., “Mole Day” commemorates Amadeo Avogadro’s number (6.02 X 10^23), which is a basic unit of measuring and counting in chemistry. Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry and get everybody excited about the discipline. Schools and various scientific organizations throughout the world celebrate Mole Day with various activities related to chemistry and/or moles. Chaffey College Chemistry students also celebrated Mole Day and showcased their enthusiasm for chemistry on Oct. 23 by participating in several in-class chemical demonstrations, using pocket-sized periodic tables and wearing the mole pins and mole stickers provided by the American Chemical Society. What is a mole in science? Much like a dozen, case and ream — our everyday counting units. Mole is a counting unit for a chemist counting extremely small particles we call atoms or molecules. As a dozen of anything always means 12, a mole of anything equals 6.02 X 10^23 units of that substance. A mole is an incredibly huge num-
JANICE ARTEAGA Chem.24-A students displaying their mole stickers in class on Oct. 23.
ber and its magnitude is extremely difficult to comprehend. A mole of water molecule contains 6.02 X 10^23 water molecules; that is
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602,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 water molecules. Can you imagine how much space you will need to store that many water molecules? Well, atoms and molecules are extremely small, so one mole of water is about three teaspoons of water and does not require much space. However if you think one mole of marbles, it is completely different scenario because of the larger size of marbles. One mole of marbles, 6.02 X 10^23 will cover the entire Earth
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Reviews 11
November 3, 2014
‘John Wick’ is stylishly brutal
“John Wick” had the potential to be completely unforgettable, especially when older, seasoned stars such as Liam Neeson (the “Taken” series), Kevin Costner (“3 Days to Kill”), Piece Brosnan (“The November Man”) and Denzel Washington (“The Equalizer”) have attempted to resurrect their leading-man careers through action films. All these men are arguably better actors than Keanu Reeves, the star of “John Wick.” Despite Reeves’ strength as an actor, he delivers in “John Wick” what the aforementioned couldn’t: a convincing leading man that lives up to his character’s mythos. In fact, “John Wick” is probably the best action film released this fall (“Fury” at a close second), demonstrating that a star doesn’t make the film, but a talented, collaborative production team with a singular goal. Reeves plays the eponymous character, an ex-assassin for Russian crime families, now retired to take care of his sick, dying wife. Upon her passing, a puppy is delivered to Wick, a gift planned by his late wife so he won’t grieve alone. It seems as though things are looking up. When Wick turns down the offer to sell his car to the son of a Russian mob lord named Iosef, the boy takes it personally. Wick’s home gets invaded at night, car stolen and his puppy murdered by Iosef and his friends. However,
Keanu Reeves eliminates almost every criminal as the eponymous lead in “John Wick.” (Thunder Road Pictures/Summit Entertainment)
these thieves are the only people unaware of John Wick. It’s not long until
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they realize they stole from the wrong man. As Iosef’s father reminds him, “He’s the one you send to kill the fucking boogeyman!” He’s essentially the grim reaper. Many action films fall under the trap of being slow during scenes of dialogue, or more specifically, exposition. The exposition/world-building here is interesting and fun. Audiences not only learn about Wick in a mythical form of anecdotes by the film’s many supporting characters, but the exposition creates this colorful underground society of criminals and killers, all realized through their fictional hotel called The Continental. This is a world where even killers have rules — where people speak in code and pay in bullion. It’s all interesting to see a world that could only understand and appreciate what people like Wick can do. These moments had the potential to come off dull, or even worse, cheesy. But with a supporting cast made of talent such as John Leguizamo, Ian McShane, Adrianne Palicki and Willem Dafoe, the dialogue is delivered with fun. Special mention goes to Alfie Allen and Michael Nyqvist, playing the villains of the film. They do a fantastic job in making the audience hate their guts. Nothing more is desired than a bullet to Iosef, and Allen plays the scoundrel to unlikable heights. The performances are heightened just enough to justify the carnage. Keanu Reeves is simply perfect for this world, kind of like how he was perfect for “The Matrix.” He’s one of those actors that really needs to be in the right project, like “Speed” or “A Scanner Darkly.” The performance is cold and detached, perfect for an ex-assassin that’s seemingly unstoppable. It doesn’t mean that his performance is one note. When Reeves
needs to rage, he goes, unleashing the anger in a few key scenes. But it’s truly evident in the action, which many filmmakers forget can also be a useful tool for telling story or character. First time directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski have background as stuntmen and second-unit directors. The best action films usually have a strong stunt and second-unit team, and this film has staged some of the best shootouts, knife fights and hand-to-hand brawls that are cleanly shot, slick and most importantly, competent. They’ve done tons of big films, a notable one being — once again — “The Matrix.” As he did in that film, Keanu Reeves does a fine, but he and the filmmakers exceeded expectations in the action. At 101 minutes, “John Wick” rarely slows down and is B-movie heaven. This could’ve been forgettable like the many similarly written Steven Seagal vehicle from the ‘90s. But instead, the filmmakers cared about creating a world that’s in the spirit of directors such as of Jean-Pierre Melville or John Frankenheimer, masters of stories about criminals (with a huge allusion to the former in this film). “John Wick” is assured filmmaking in the best way possible, executed with skill and confidence that the title character would be proud of.
Overall: B+
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Sports
November 3, 2014
Levi Plante Steps into big role Both of Levi Plante’s older brothers have played football as Panthers, but now it is his turn to play. “Dimitri (Morales) suffered an injury,” he said. “So I got the opportunity to play, and I haven’t looked back since.” Plante has starred as quarterback in four of seven games, winning three of the four he started in. While he does not have any pregame rituals, for each game he plays, he said he tries to focus on nothing but the game at hand. After games, whether the team has won or lost, he said he usually hangs out with some of his teammates, reviewing what went right and what went wrong during the game. “Getting to know the guys and becoming friends with them is a really cool process to be involved with,” he said. Plante has been playing for 12 years, having played in Pop Warner, then throughout high school, and now college. “I always wanted to play,” he said. “I have my (two) older brothers who played, and I always looked up to them.” While growing up, Plante said he was not close to his brothers, but now that they are all older, they are much closer. “I feel like I can relate to them a lot more now than back when I was in high school,” he said When he is not talking with his brothers, Plante is hanging out with
MICAH RHODES Biology major Levi Plante has the Chaffey Panthers on a two game winning streak since stepping in as the starting quarterback for the injured Dimitri Morales.
his friends or partaking in his regular hobbies. “(I play) video games, go hiking, snowboarding, fishing and go to the lake,” he said. However, Plante said he has not had time to participate in his usual pastimes because his time is currently
Taking Action - Re: Active Monday through Thursday they are visible in the campus quad. Dodgeball, volleyball, and badminton are just some of the sports they can be seen playing on any given day. Off campus they go on hikes and rock
climb at Hangar 18. They are petitioning to have their own space on campus. One that would designate a safe area to experiment with action sports. They are club RE: Active.
ROBERT SCHMITT Justin “Blue” Redmond skies for a spike during RE: Active volleyball game in the quad.
split between football and school. A full-time student, Plante is majoring in biology. “Right now I want to go into the medical field,” he said. “I want to a physician assistant.” Having researched what the career of a physician assistant is like, Plante
said he feels it is right for him because he likes to help people. “Playing in the NFL would be awesome,” he said. “But I’m just a realist.”
“We are founded from a community of individuals who want to do action sports and who use action sports as an outlet of expression,” club president Justin Redmond said, “a means of staying active and healthy.” The club is very adamant that their president, who goes by Blue, lets everyone’s voices be heard. Blue’s vision, however, is the one at the heart of the club. He said that he got the idea from the early 2000s cartoon Rocket Power. “Blue is really infectious,” adviser Jane Warger said. It is evident when club members talk about their mission, they share the same enthusiasm as Blue to grow a community of individuals. Club member Anthony Arnold says that people gravitate toward the club’s activities and ask to join. “The fact that we are able to affect them in a positive way where they are able to laugh, smile and better teamwork skills, we’re building character,” Arnold said. The club feels like it is the only one on campus that focuses on doing physical activity. The physicality is a vehicle for them to create change. Arnold wants students to get rid of the mindset that they are trapped here without the ability to have fun or can’t make life-long friends just because it is a two-year school. “Yes, we’re not at a four-year school where you can create that network. But we’re here. You can start networking here,” Arnold said. “We’re going to better places, and you can start those friendships now.” RE: Active believes that it can make
the bigger change on campus because the club itself has successfully accomplished bringing a diverse group of people together. “None of us (in the club) are of the same major. You have all different types of people coming from all different walks of life coming together,” Arnold said. “That’s what it’s all about. No other club I see really does that.” Students on campus join clubs to be a part of something that stands out. RE: Active has created a way to stand out through action sports, something often lost in the mix of the major sports. “It’s things like skateboarding, parkour, or BMX that I think is an art form in itself,” Blue said. “We’re out here just expressing ourselves — that’s the point.”
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