VOLU ME 25
ISSUE 7
CHAFFEY
B R E E Z E MONDAY + NOVEMBER 17, 2014
NEWS
In Honor of Veterans
A&E
Spring Awakening: NSFW
OPINION
Pros and Cons of Campus Rifles
Fifth graders from the winning team, the Collegewood Elementay Wolf Corp., launch Lego robots in the Chaffey gymnasium on Nov. 8.
SPORTS
Season Recap: Soccer No.1
ROBERTO HERNANDEZ
League of lego: Robots invade chaffey Children are the future. Robotics are the future. So it’s only natural that some amalgamation of the two would be conceived. The children’s educational organization For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology hosts a number of robotic competitions for kids of all ages, including the FIRST Lego League, or FLL for short. “FIRST is an international organization that works on promoting engineering, robotics, and teamwork,” said Chaffey Career Technical Education Collaborative Grant Coordinator Anne Marie Allen. “It’s not just a sport, it’s skills for the future.” Allen reached out to FIRST to consider having it host its Lego competition at Chaffey. Her job is to prep middle and high school students for college and career readiness. In her own words, this program “fits that nicely.”
Chaffey’s gymnasium, which is normally host to a variety of decidedly lego-less sporting events, was the setting for the competition. More than a dozen teams from both elementary and middle schools participated. Four tables were set up near the bleachers in the gym. Students were required to place their robots on the starting base and navigate the field, completing as many challenges as possible. “Ready, set, Lego,” was the cue to start from the referee. The robots themselves were made entirely of Lego, utilizing its Mindstorm robotics kit. The unit is comprised of a “brain” attached to a number of motors and sensors. The robot is completely automated, running off a user-made script uploaded to the unit via personal computer. Students were given a practice field identical to the one used in the
final competition. There were three rounds of competition, with students frantically tweaking their robots and finely tuning their placement on the arena between each one. The goal of the program is to get children interested in engineering, and eventually turning that interest into a college degree. After FLL, students are expected to advance to the FIRST Tech Challenge, and finally the FIRST Robotics Competition. FRC is aimed at giving high school students real engineering experience, requiring them to build remote-controlled robots that can weigh up to 120 pounds. According to Dara DeVicariis, coach of the Ruth O’Harris Middle School Borg Dogs, there are more than $23 million in scholarships available for students who participate in the FRC league. Hsuen, a 7th grader from Chapar-
ral Middle School, said that he is interested in pursuing a career in software engineering when he grows up. “I like seeing the way it all works,” he said. “My parents bought me my own Mindstorm to use at home.” In some ways, all the teams were winners. But in another more accurate way, the Collegewood Elementary Wolf Corp was the winner, snagging the top prize in the competition. “I’m so proud of them,” said Lek Watkins, who coached the team. “We practiced at least two times a week. I only gave them advice. They programmed it and built it.” “I think engineering is important for the future,” said Scott Watkins, another coach for the Wolf Corp. “In 10 years I think FLL will be bigger.” ROBERTO HERNANDEZ @chaffeybreeze
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Campus Calendar Monday, November 17 One Book, One College Movie Screening As part of the One Book, One College event, there will be a screening of the award-winning Brazilian film “Central do Brasil.” The film shares many of the same themes as “Daytripper.” The screening will be on the Fontana Campus in room FNLC 120 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Snacks will be served. Tuesday, November 18 International Education Week: Day 1 The opening reception will take place in the Student Activities Lounge from noon to 1:30 p.m. There will be student presentations, musical performances, a magic show and refreshments. Wednesday, November 19 International Education Week: Day 2 The festivities will be in the Campus Center quad from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Highlights include a Scottish bagpiper and flag parade, an Afro-Cuba band performance, a Bollywood performance, and the “Beauty Among Cultures” fashion show. Phi Theta Kappa Founder’s Day Join PTK in the Rancho Campus quad. There will be pizza, prizes, and more. The Phi Theta Kappa honor society seeks to recognize scholastic achievement and is recognized around the world. The meet-and-greet will be from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, November 20 Coffee Night Grab some free coffee and snacks while making new friends and engaging with your fellow students. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Rancho Campus in CAA.
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STD/ AIDS Awareness Be made aware and engage in some healthy, non-awkward sex education. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rancho campus quad. Tuesday, November 25 Music and Acting Showcase Theatre Students will be performing a variety of musical and acting scenes chosen from class projects. The showcase will be in the Chaffey Theater at 12:30 p.m. November 27-30 Thanksgiving Holiday There will be no classes, and campus will be closed. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
tivities 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: Rancho Campus: Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Fontana Campus: Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. Chino Campus: Nov. 18 at 11 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 iOS and Android.
Sunday, November 30 Cal State and UC transfer deadline. Students who wish to attend either a Cal State or UC for the Fall 2015 semester must send their applications by Nov. 30.
Crime Log: November 10/29: Hit and run property damage only
Friday, December 12 Baseline Magazine Online Submission Deadline Currently accepting submissions for non-fiction and visual art to be published in the online edition of the base line magazine. For any questions/concerns email baselinewriters@gmail.com.
10/30: VC - Revoked/ suspended license 11/01: Remain on campus w/o consent 11/03: Hit and run property damage only VC - Revoked/ suspended license
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11/05: Disturbance Ongoing Book Drive ASCC is in need of gently used children’s books for their Night With Santa Program. The deadline to donate is Dec. 8 by noon. Food Pantry Donations The Chaffey College Auxiliary Student Activities board is accepting donations for the Food Pantry. Students are asked to donate canned and non-perishable foods, hygiene items, as well as monetary donations. All donations should be brought to the Student Ac-
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November 17, 2014
In honor of Veteran’s day
MICHELLE MENES A plaque honoring veterans is dedicated during a ceremony on the patio outside the library on Nov. 11.
On the eleventh day of the eleventh month of every year, Americans honor military veterans. To commemorate this year’s celebration, the Office of Student Activities and ASCC hosted a plaque inauguration for veterans. The ceremony was followed by a reception hosted by ASCC. The ceremony opened with Professor Daniel Keener, adviser to the Veterans Club, leading all in attendance through the Pledge of Allegiance. The pledge was followed by Vicky Valley, instructional assistant at the Rancho Success Center, singing her rendition of the national anthem. “We are here celebrating our veterans,” Keener said when he returned to the podium, “so thank you and welcome home.” Keener, who has not served in the military, said veterans are the real heroes of today, having returned from adventures unbeknownst to civilians and then having to readjust to civilian life. “It is incumbent for us to serve those who have served us,” he said. “We dedicate this area to all our veterans,” Keener said referring to the small quad on the east side of the library. Ricardo Avellaneda, president of
the Veterans Club and Marine veteran, reminded students that despite the east side of the library being dedicated to Chaffey veterans, it is open to all students who wish to spend time there. Now, however, students will see the newly installed plaque dedicated to all veterans when they are in the quad. The plaque, which was created in collaboration by the Veterans Club and ASCC, is the first of many installments to honor the military on campus, according to ASCC President Nima Torbaty. “We are all indebted to (veterans),” he said. “In one way or another we all are, so it is our duty to recognize them.” The wording on the plaque, according to Veteran’s Club secretary Kathleen Reza, was put together by the members of the Veterans Club. The black and gold plaque simply states why veterans-past, present, and future-deserve recognition for all they have done. “All gave some; some gave all.”
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JANET TRENIER Evelyn Garcia, business marketing major prepares a thank you card for United States Military during a card donation event sponsored by Chaffey College Classified Senate on Nov. 12. All cards will be delivered to the Inland Empire United Way and distributed to the appropriate non-profit orginizations.
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November 17, 2014
2014 Midterm Election Results Though the 2014 general elections recorded the lowest nationwide voter turnout since World War II according to the United States Election Project, the California midterms still have far-reaching consequences for the environment, health care, the state budget and the criminal justice system.
Proposition 1: Funding Water Quality, Supply, Treatment, Storage Backed by a coalition of diverse interests, ranging from conservationists and environmentalists to public utilities and trade and commerce associations, Prop. 1 authorizes $7.55 billion in general obligation bonds for water supply infrastructure projects. Proponents pointed to the fact that the state’s water supply infrastructure hasn’t received funding since 2000 while the original infrastructure built in the 1970s was designed to support only half of the population currently residing in California, even without the severe drought California is currently facing. Additionally, supporters expect the proposition to save local governments a couple million dollars annually for the next few decades. Critics of the proposition pointed to the $360 million to $500 million annually that the measure would drain from the state general fund while only dedicating 10 percent of its funds to projects like desalination and water recycling that will actually address the current water shortage. Opponents also argued that the new dam projects to be funded by Prop. 1 could increase the state’s water supply by as little as 1 percent while costing nearly $9 billion to build. However, according to non-partisan thinktank California Common Sense, these dams will provide the state with operational flexibility and prepare for future droughts by compensating for the snowpack loss due to climate change. Other touted benefits of the newly passed proposition include cleanup of groundwater, rivers, streams and lakes and offers additional protection from pollution and contamination. The newly approved bonds will also fund clean drinking water in communities where water is contaminated.
Proposition 2: State Budget Stabilization Account This bipartisan supported legislative constitutional amendment creates a “rainy day fund” for the state by setting aside state general fund revenues to a budget stabilization account. Prop. 2 requires that half of the funds in this account be used to repay state debts. The impetus for this proposition is a desire to avoid a repeat of the 2008-2012 California budget crisis. Proponents argued that the legislation will protect the state school system from a similar round of drastic cuts in the future. Incidentally, most education lobbies campaigning around the proposition came out against it. Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s predicted that Prop. 2 would have “neutral to negative credit implications” for California schools.
Proposition 45: Healthcare Insurance Rate Changes Endorsed by a wide range of interest groups from the California Nurses Association, the California Federation of Teachers, the California chapter of the National Organization for Women, Consumer Watchdog, Consumer Attorneys of California and welfare and seniors advocacy groups, Prop. 45 aimed to control insurance premium hikes, which
have risen 185% since 2002 — five times the rate of inflation. The proposed statute would have required health insurance companies to open their books and publicly justify rate hikes under penalty of perjury before they’re allowed to raise premiums for individual consumers and small business owners. Proponents argued that Prop. 45 would promote transparency by allowing public hearings and give the public the right to challenge unjustified premium increases. Additionally, the California Insurance Commissioner, a position established in 1988 by Proposition 103 in response to public anger over auto insurance rate hikes, would have been given similar authority to reject excessive health insurance rate increases. Opponents of the proposed statute noted that the proposition was written before the passing of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which created the Covered California health insurance marketplace. The primary arguments against Prop. 45 were that it would give a single elected politician too much power and create costly and redundant bureaucracy that would cost tens of millions of dollars per year. No On 45 also stated that a single elected official would be vulnerable to influence from campaign contributors, including insurance companies. Meanwhile, Yes On 45 claimed state regulators found a recent $250 million rate hike “unreasonable” but were unable to stop it under the existing regulatory system. It’s also noteworthy that no insurance commissioner has taken insurance industry contributions since 2002, while three of the five current Covered California political appointees were hostile to rate regulation when serving the last three governors. No On 45 enjoyed support from a wide range of organizations, particularly medical professional associations, hospitals and business groups. However, primary funding came from Blue Shield of California, Wellpoint, Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.
Proposition 46: Doctor Drug Testing, Medical Negligence Supported by a coalition of public advocacy and consumer watchdog groups, the failed initiative statute would have subjected doctors to the same federal random drug and alcohol testing that pilots are currently subjected to. Additionally, it would have increased the decades-old $250,000 cap on pain and suffering damages in negligence lawsuits to keep up with inflation and require doctors to check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program before prescribing potentially abusive drugs to a first-time patient. This would have prevented patients from being overprescribed widely abused medication through the use of multiple doctors. No On 46 portrayed the initiative as a give-away to lawyers seeking to increase profits from medical negligence cases. Yes On 46 argued that maintaining the lawsuit cap set by the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975 only protects malpractice insurance companies who want to minimize payouts. No On 46 was primarily funded by malpractice insurers. Yes On 46 received major funding from consumer attorneys.
II substances. Property offenses such as shoplifting, grand theft, receiving stolen property, forgery, fraud and writing a bad check are also considered misdemeanor offenses if it involves $950 or less. The proposition will reduce prison overpopulation and prison spending while improving public safety by focusing law enforcement and justice system resources on more serious crimes, like violent offenses. Those previously convicted of now defelonized crimes have a chance at resentencing if they have had no prior convictions for murder, rape and certain sex offenses or gun crimes. Prop. 47 opponents, including California Police Chiefs Association Christopher W. Boyd and Crime Victims United, argued that the legislation would release thousands of dangerous inmates, including those with prior convictions for violent offenses, a claim that is vigorously denied by Prop. 47 supporters. Crime Victims United has close ties to the California Correctional Peace Officers Association, the union that represents California’s prison guards. Crime Victims United and the California Police Chiefs Association also opposed Prop. 36 (2012), which revised California’s “Three Strikes” law to limit life sentences to those who commit a serious or violent felony as their third strike. Yes on Prop. 47 received major funding from the American Civil Liberties Union, Inc. and the Open Society Policy Center, part of the Open Society Foundations, a grantmaking network founded by George Soros.
Proposition 48: Indian Gaming Compacts Referendum This failed referendum would have allowed the North Fork Tribe near Yosemite and the Wiyot Tribe near Humboldt Bay to create a single project on Indian land in the Central Valley. Drafted based on two compacts negotiated by Gov. Jerry Brown and already ratified by a bipartisan majority in the State Legislature, the legislation would have given permission to the North Fork and Wiyot Tribes to create a reservation outside of their original reservation lands. Proponents argued that the project would create thousands of jobs and stimulate growth in high unemployment areas while avoiding environmentally sensitive regions and that it would provide hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue sharing funds for non-gaming tribes and promote tribal self-sufficiency. Opponents of Prop. 48 argued that the proposed project would create pollution and take resources and jobs from nearby casinos and businesses while allowing casinos to be built near freeways and lucrative urban areas. And, unlike prior gaming compacts, the new project would not provide money to California schools or the state’s general fund. Yes on Prop. 48 was funded by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, a federally recognized tribe of Mono Native americans and Station Casinos LLC., a Las Vegas gambling company. No on Prop. 48 was funded by Table Mountain Rancheria, another federally recognized tribe that operates Table Mountain Casino and Brigade Capital Management, a major New York casino investment firm.
Proposition 47: Criminal Sentences, Misdemeanor Penalties With the passing of Prop. 47, low level drug and property crimes are now reduced from felonies to misdemeanors. Specifically, simple drug possession can no longer be prosecuted as a felony, including heroin, meth, cocaine, LSD and other Schedule I and
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November 17, 2014
Opening Up About Rape Culture overflowing with students whose faces were recognized from Facebook and those who were assigned from class for extra credit. Surprisingly the audience wasn’t skewed toward either gender; the amount of men and women students was evenly distributed. The panel speakers were Prof. Baron Brown, Dr. Julie Song and Prof. Michelle Dowd. With a quick introduction by Prof. Angela Cardinale to clear the air about the definition of rape culture and the statistics between rape of men and women in America, with that the discussion began. Dowd began by comparing the way women have been viewed by society since biblical times. Specifically, she notes the way the biblical creation story portrays Eve as having been created for man and being responsible for the fall — for which women have been cursed with the pains of womanhood and placed under the dominion of men. Dowd provided background on the effects of the media and upbringing in creating rape culture by instilling or reinforcing attitudes that minimize the suffering of rape victims while promoting empathy for rapists, or that discourage victims from reporting rape. She finished with a poem written by a rape victim to finish her part of the discussion. Song continued the conversation by bringing up ways that Chaffey students can help reduce the ideas of rape culture:
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women are destroyed. And the worst part, women bring each other down just as much as men do. With these ideas in mind, Brown was able to follow with a different angle of rape culture, and that was from the side of a cop. He spoke of how hard it was to interview rape victims and how he remembered his sisters and daughters to keep him extremely empathetic towards these victims, which some cops tend to lack in interviews with sexual assault victims. He continued by speaking of the different forms of sexual assault and how it is so broad in legal terms. It can range from a man exposing himself to full fledged rape, and he explained in detail the different types of sexual assault. Then the most hard hitting topic from Brown’s point of view: closure. Being a victim of physical abuse as a child he talked about how there is no closure and for rape victims it is exactly the same. “It might be in the rearview mirror,” he said, “but you can still see it.” Once the connection had been made through Brown, a Chaffey student raised her hand and spoke about how she was a rape victim and how hearing what all of the panelists had to say, she felt compelled to tell her story as a warning to other girls. Following the panel discussion there was a candlelight vigil to recognize the victims of rape. There were students standing with signs that had statistics of sexual assault between men and women and there were a couple of females who spoke about their experiences in life with assault and abuse. One of the speakers was the student who raised her hand during the panel discussion and was prepared to tell her story. Her name is Evelyn and she had been raped by her boyfriend’s best friend who then turned on her afterward and played it off as if she had cheated on her boyfriend and that she wanted it all along. “I would purposely shame myself,” she said, “and that’s so sad because I’m not that person.” There was much to be taken away from both the discussion and the vigil, although there was Facebook controversy leading up to the event it seemed as though the tolerance and ideas of students were shaped just a little more thanks to the work of the feminist club, secular club, and professors of Chaffey.
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November 17, 2014
SPring Awakening
Sex, violence, puberty and suicide are topics explored in Frank Wedekind’s “Spring Awakening.” However, these are not new problems. Originally written in 1891 by the German author, the play was too controversial for its time and was quickly banned. The concept of a musical revival was explored throughout the 1990s, but nothing became truly concrete until the shows Broadway debut in 2006. According to the Internet Broadway Database, the show ran a total of 859 performances before it closed in 2009. “Those are current topics and themes people still struggle with today,” Christa El-Said, theatre professor and director said. “I think as a good storyline, lots of good morals, that we need to talk to our children about so tragedy doesn’t happen.” Chaffey’s theatre department certainly impressed with this season’s musical performance of the broadway smash. Despite a shaky start and a few technical difficulties, the cast grew stronger every scene. A young and vibrant cast filled the rolls of the teen characters while two actors played all of the adult rolls, as the play was originally scripted. Wendla, played by Jordan Shayne Leverette, theatre arts major, stood center stage in her under garment singing the opening title “Mama Who Bore Me,” a song about her mother who failed her in the simplest of ways. The scene ends with an immediate reprisal of the opening song, but instead of being a melodious ballad, the song takes an indie rock twist, setting the scene for the rest of the show. The impassioned and comical introduction to the female lead
was quickly followed by an even more tenacious introduction to the male lead, Melchior, played by Taylor Wesselman. Wesselman is an Azusa Pacific graduate and satisfactory actor with equal vocal skills. Melchior and the male ensemble began with an strong start in the song “All That’s Known.” From the moment he stepped on stage, Moritz, played by Luis Alex Rodriguez, upstaged the cast with his portrayal of the characters apparent awkward angst and insecurity. Rodriguez oozed character the whole production, most especially when he was singing. Occasionally Rodriguez’s Moritz was a little too spastic, even for the character. Simply in their stage presence, the supporting cast demonstrated level talent and charisma, each carrying their own underlying storyline. Along with supurb acting, the chemistry between actors brought that last spark to the stage that carried through to end of the show, which is no simple task. The cast proved to have a comprehensive understanding of their characters, giving the production a exceptional sense of emotional depth throughout. Moritz and Melchior, the two male leads, showed satisfying juxtaposition of character, both in writing and in portrayal. Rodriguez and Wesselman brought life to their characters and life to the stage. The chemistry between actor Ron Hastings, who played Adult Men, and Rodriguez’s Moritz was anything but perfunctory. Particularly in the scene where Moritz reveals to his father that he would not be promoted to the next grade due to failed exams, Moritz radiated intimidation and fear, pulling at the audiences emotions.
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Similarly delivered was a stirring emotional scene between Wendla and her mother, followed by the song “Whispering,” which proved to be Wendla’s most excellent vocal performance. Throughout the production, a visible and steady rise in performance was seen from the cast. Each musical number showed a deeper connection in performance and content. The department utilized the lighting amenities to the full capacity for the first time in a long time. In some cases, it was the staging and lighting that kept a song from being dull. For example, ”The Bitch of Living,” a song in which the characters set the storyline for the show, was low on energy. The number, however, was saved by engaging staging and lighting. Simililarly saved by staging was, “Totally Fucked,” one of the most famous numbers from the Broadway production. The quality of the choreography fluctuated throughout the show. Some numbers were enhanced immensely by the dance numbers. “The World of Your Body,” began with a strong harmony with staging that brought about penetrating sensual tension. Similarly, “My Junk,” a song about masturbation, gave the same feeling. “The Mirror-Blue Night,” was staged with strong lighting and modern choreography that was poorly executed. It only barely distracted from the solid harmony and great vocals carried by the boys ensemble. Although they were still present, the technical difficulties did not take too much away from the performance. Back-up singer’s microphones were often too loud and the lead singer’s too quite. If
the volume was right, then the vocals were fuzzy and difficult to understand. Ensemble vocals were strongest when their microphones were turned off. Their voices blended together rather than having a volume competition with the sound system. Given that it was opening night, the technical difficulties were minimal. The show came to a powerful close with the “Song of Purple Summer.” This was arguably the strongest ensemble number of the whole production. This year’s production was easily the theatre department’s best musical in years. The professional level demonstrated the steady growth and improvement of the department. “Even though it is an educational environment, there is an expectation, a level, that people are expecting when they come see a show here... They’re expecting a certain level of quality, a sort of dynamic and I don’t think Chaffey disappoints, if ever,” Rodriguez said. The only disappointing aspect of the evening was the crowd turnout for the shows opening, especially considering the quality of the show. “A lot of people are offended by the show. They see the masturbation scene or the simulated sex scene, but it’s really about teaching a lesson and a moral that as parents we have to educate our children about themselves, about their bodies, how the world works and if they’re left not knowing then they’re going to make bad choices,” El-Said said.
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November 17, 2014
From Chaffey to Catalina Zephyris is a local reggae band looking to expand beyond Rancho Cucamonga, as their name suggests. Inspired by the Greek god Zephyrus who controls the western winds that connect the world, this band is making connections of its own. “I mean the name is perfect, we’re already on the west coast and we want to head out,” Zachariah Rosetti said. Brothers Kevin and Hector Guadardo used to play music on their own before they had an opportunity to form a band with drummer Ricky Carranza and vocalist Zachariah Rosetti. Carranza was the link between the two duos. Having been friends and knowing they all played music, he invited them over. “We kinda just all jammed,” Carranza said. The first song they played together was “Reggae Beat,” written by guitarist Kevin Guadardo. “We just clicked,” Rosetti said, “we didn’t even have to try.” It was just the four of them before they played an acoustic set at The Coffee Klatch, where they met with keyboard player John Greinier. After attending practice sessions with the band Greinier became the final addition. They played shows while looking for connections for a year before they recorded their first EP with Tribal Seeds’ keyboarder E.N Young. Zephyris went to Young’s studio in San
Diego and recorded “Passing Time.” They had 10 hours to live record four songs. “It was the first professional recording we had ever done,” Rosetti said, “So it was was a big deal.” Although they were happy about recording in an actual booth, they were not completely satisfied with the product. “A lot of people like it,” Carranza said, “but we know that we can do a lot better.” When Hector Guadardo’s boss got a copy of the new band’s CD, his daughter became a fan. After having Zephyris play at a family party in Rancho Cucamonga, he liked what he heard and shipped them out to Catalina for his daughter’s birthday party last year. “We didn’t know what to expect,” Carranza said. Because of how small the island is, the crowd grew as did the band’s energy. The birthday party soon became a Zephyris show. They thought they were done after playing three sets, but played an additional four or five songs as requested from a few girls when they were packing up. Guardardo’s bass guitar stopped working correctly and Rosetti’s voice was shot, but they finished the set and a connection between the island and the band was made. “Everything that happened was so spontaneous” Rosetti said, “I just remember the whole time everyone was
Courtesy of SANDRA PEREZ dancing. They didn’t stop.” They found their way back to Catalina this summer when Guadardo’s boss invited them again. Only this time the people on the island knew what to expect, and it was more like a concert than a party. After coming home from their first trip, Zephyris continued to stretch beyond Rancho Cucamonga, playing at the The Roxy, The House of Blues (Hollywood and Anaheim) and the World Famous Whiskey A Go Go. “We could see about 30 people, and they were all moving,” Rosetti said of playing at The House of Blues.
“So I knew at least that group was dancing.” Once they got used to the lights, Zephyris was able to see how many people were watching them. People were stacked on the stairs and standing on the sound booth, The House of Blues was packed, enjoying the music that originated in Rancho Cucamonga. Both Carranza and Rosetti agree that it was their favorite show.
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Opinion 9
November 17, 2014
hope for best, prep for worst
Quick Shooter Facts: The Ruger Mini-14 is accurate up to a distance of 200 yards. It is the same long rifle that the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department uses. Between 2000 and 2013, twelve active shooter incidents occurred at institutions of higher learning. Of those, two were community colleges.
Illustration by LORREN VERRETT
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Without question Chaffey has a well trained, experienced police force. Administrator Steve Lux, Chris Hammond and Interim-chief Darryl Seube have nearly 100 years of cumulative law enforcement experience. One year ago Lux began the process of arming the officers with tactical rifles, the justification being that active shooter situations are common in our modern day society and the police force on campus needed to be prepared. The governing board and student government were not made aware of the purchase until September 25. Seube outlined not only the intention to purchase rifles, but several other ways campus police were growing and changing. Police vehicles are all being painted black to make them more visible, and to convey the traditional police image. Those vehicles are being parked around campus in a “decoy program” intended once again to show saturation and curb illegal behavior. During the presentation it was announced that officers received POST certification (Peace Officer Standards and Training) and participated in training with the San Bernardino County Sherriff’s department. After the presentation there were questions about training, implementation and when the guns would be used. The unasked question by both student government and the governing board: Is this what we want from our police force? At a time when there is growing scrutiny and distrust of police by the general public, it is imperative that tactics and attitudes change. According to a Gallup poll released in June, only 53 percent of respondents expressed confidence in their police. Ten thousand dollars were spent on guns even though the risk of an active shooter on a community college
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The Department of Justice has released numerous studies proving that community policing leads to greater public trust, and lower crime rates. is 1 percent, as reported by the FBI. For college age women, there is a 1 in 4 chance of being sexually assaulted and nearly one third of students have been a victim of domestic violence. These are the issues that should be dealt with by campus police and the administration. Free self defense classes hosted by officers would both empower students, and provide police with the opportunity to build a working relationship with the community they are sworn to protect. Officers can always be found patrolling the parking lot searching for parking violations. Rarely are they ever out walking among students. This leads to an oppressive, isolated feeling, putting a wall between community and police. Getting out of the vehicles, talking with students, patrolling on foot would break down this barrier. Having officers that know who should be on campus and getting personally involved will lead to a community invested in the safety and security of their campus. The Department of Justice has released numerous studies proving that community policing leads to greater public trust, and lower crime rates. Chaffey has an opportunity to be different, to lead the pack in police reform. With the experience of police administrators and the wealth of knowledge made available by the faculty, there is a responsibility for the school to be a trendsetter. RANDY VIDAURRI @rvidaurri
College campuses are targets. The FBI compiled a report of 160 active shooting incidents that have occurred in the U.S. between 2000 and 2013. Of the 160 shootings, 39 occurred in the education category and 12 of those were at Institutions of Higher Education (IHE). The IHE category accounted for the highest causality rate of all the locations. The report also found that incidence of active shooters is on a steady rise. Chaffey Campus Police have recently purchased Ruger mini-14 tactical rifles to help protect the campus in the event of an active shooter or whenever there is a threatened use of deadly force. Compared to the side arms that the officers carry now, the rifles are more accurate at a greater distance. The rifles will use a .223 cartridge that is designed to break apart upon entry. With this type of ammunition, the rifles actually have less penetration than the pistols campus police currently carry. They are the same rifles that San Bernardino County Sheriff and many other law enforcement agencies use. Each campus police officer has gone through a P.O.S.T. certified academy. They are “real” police officers. Three times a year they train with the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department, which includes training with the mini-14 at a distance. The cost of the rifles, including ammunition and locks, was $10,096. Although that seems like a lot of money, Chaffey College has an annual operating budget of over $160 million. That means the rifles account for about half of one tenth of one percent of Chaffey’s operating budget for 2014. Last fall students indicated that they were willing to pay an $8 technology fee every semester. That would total over $150,000 per semes-
ter solely for campus-wide wifi. Why would people balk at $10,096, which comes out of the police budget, that is intended to keep police and students safer? It is a misconception to think that because an incident hasn’t happened on our campus that it never will. The first thing people say after a tragedy affects their lives is, “I never thought it would happen here.” Rifles like the Mini-14 are easy to get. Anybody who has not been convicted of a felony or committed to a mental hospital can purchase a tactical rifle. There is a minimal background check and no mental health evaluation. The process doesn’t even require fingerprinting. Guns are a problem in our society; however, anything available to the general public should be available to law enforcement. The rifles will stay locked in the patrol cars and will only be used during life-threatening situations and for training. They’re not going to be used to pull people over for traffic stops. They’re not going to be slung over their shoulder at sporting events. There have been what seems like many examples of law enforcement behaving badly in the media lately, but the reality is most police officers are good people who just want to do their job and make it home in one piece at the end of the day. It is important that they have the tools to do the job effectively. We can’t predict the future, but we do know that college campuses are targets and that bad guys have access to weapons that can do a lot of damage. Campus Police need weapons that are capable of responding to that type of threat.
MICHELLE MENES @michelle_menes
10 Features
November 17, 2014
A couple of hair-raising games
‘Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse’ is a hand-held hidden gem Developer: WayForward Technologies Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Wii U Price: $19.99 Fans of magic rejoice! Half-genie Shantae is back in “Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse” for the 3DS. In the story, Shantae has been cursed and lost her magic. To regain it, she has to team up with her pirate enemy, Risky Boots, to fight through multiple island stages in this side-scrolling platformer. The art-style is surprisingly simple, like a high quality flash game, rather than a game for a portable console. That isn’t to say that the art is bad, to the contrary, it’s simple style suits the nature of the game well. Reminiscent of classic Metroid and Castlevania (“Metroidvania”) games, this side-scrolling platformer feels quite nostalgic. Multiple weapons and tools allow you to be able to advance faster, as well as find secret areas and more difficult content. The mechanics aren’t original, but this title knows that, embracing familiar mechanics of metroidvania games. Shantae travels to multiple islands in the story, with each island being its own set of stages. This breaks up the monotony of enemies, as a good number of them continue to spawn repeatedly, letting the stages grow tiring and stale. Each island continues to break the monotony with unique enemies and island specific obstacles and puzzles. As the plot progresses, the humor never gets old, with Shantae transi-
Promotional artwork for “Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse.” (Thunder Road Pictures/Summit Entertainment)
tioning seamlessly from attacking enemies with her magic hair, to solving puzzles, to breaking the fourth wall to make a snappy quip. Between the humor and the original writing, It’s hard to get bored as players progress through the plot, finding out why Shantae lost so much of her powers. At about 10 hours of gameplay, this title is neither short nor long. While it might have benefitted from a little more gameplay, “Shantae” takes advantage of every minute of time that the players invest into the game.
In short, the witty banter and strong writing of the plot sits neatly packaged with the impressive gameplay. This a is title many will enjoy.
Overall:
B+
IF YOU LIKE THIS TITLE, CHECK OUT • • • •
Castlevania (Any Title) Metroid (any title) Guacameelee Shadow complex JAY ADAMSON @chaffeybreeze
‘Bayonetta 2’ returns on next-gen console with right stuff Developer: Platinume Games Platform: Nintendo Wii U Price: $59.99 For fans of “hack-and-slash” games, “Bayonetta” is a title gamers should look forward to whenever the chance arrives. “Bayonetta 2” for the Wii U is no exception to the fastpaced energy that the series has provided for the players so far. The first thing that players will notice about this title is the intensely suggestive themes. The first “Bayonetta” is known — along with its brilliant action and great characters — for its dense sexual themes. The eponymous female protagonist and her magic hair are the primary source of this fan service, with skin-tight outfits and acrobatics with questionably revealing camera angles. All this returns in the sequel, to the point in which the creators of this game placed its suggestive nature high on the priorities list during development, just below the game-play and mechanics. Once again, “Bayonetta 2” is a highly sexualized game, but if the player can get past that element, then it’s actually really fun. The story is pretty much as good as any action title in this genre. There are plot holes, but they don’t distract.
Players won’t be disappointed with the story as long as expectations aren’t too high. Players should expect their protagonist to be making enemies and friends while saving the world from another catastrophe. It’s pretty simple and straightforward. The real gem of this game is the fantastic wall-to-wall action and smooth controls. Surprisingly, the goal of the player is to power up and kill an enemy in slow motion with quick-time reaction events. Playing this title is almost like controlling a movie, with rewinds, fast-forwards and adjusting the pacing based on how the player chooses to fight the armies that stand in Bayonetta’s way. With a good plot, great game-play and incredible themes, “Bayonetta 2” takes players for a wild ride. Plenty of retail value can be seen with this title, making it more than worth the retail price. As a bonus, buying this title now will come with both “Bayonetta” and “Bayonetta 2,” for those who haven’t played the first of this series.
Overall:
B+
IF YOU LIKE THIS TITLE, CHECK OUT: • Devil may cry (any title) • God of War (Any Title) • Ninja Gaiden (newer Ver.)
A version of the box art for the title. (Platinum Games/Nintendo)
JAY ADAMSON @chaffeybreeze
Reviews 11
November 17, 2014
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Double Feature: ‘Big hero 6’ and ‘Interstellar’ Baymex (above) in a promotional image for “Big Hero 6.” (Walt Disney Animation Pictures/Disney)
BIG HERO 6 Disney Animation is on a hot streak. Following features such as “Wreck-itRalph” and the Oscar-winning “Frozen,” the studio has now brought its first collaboration with Marvel to the big screen by adapting the obscure comic/manga “Big Hero 6.” The result is a fast, enjoyable animated experience that’s equal parts a family film as it is a superhero feature. The world and characters are gorgeously rendered, creating a realized world in the form of San Fransokyo (half San Fransisco, half Tokyo). The world is a love letter to geek culture and science-fiction, with allusions to
INTERSTELLAR Christopher Nolan’s latest film pays much homage to classic science-fiction cinema such as “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “Solaris,” especially evident in the wide expansive shots of the solar system and beyond, heavenly and majestic on the big screen. Big is a great way to describe the film in general regarding ideas, scope, sound and action. However, the story also finds similarities with “Contact,” ”Sunshine” and “The Abyss.” As a result, it’s an uneven mix of hard science-fiction with the mood and emotion of a film by Spielberg or Cameron. In the near future, Earth’s food supply has run low, causing the nation to focus more on farming. Former NASA pilot Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) is one of the few remaining farmers producing the only remaining crop that grows: corn. One day he finds a gravitational anomaly in his daughter’s bedroom, which creates a rabbit hole that leads him to a secret NASA facility which aims to find and transfer the human race to a habitable planet.
such classics such as “Godzilla” and “Blade Runner.” The story is about 14-year old robotics prodigy named Hiro, who at the start of the film is seen using his brilliance to build robots for underground bot fights. When his older brother Tadashi shows Hiro his college and introduces him to his colorfully eclectic friends, Hiro dedicates everything to gain admission to the same program. He also meets Baymax, Tadashi’s personal-care robot. When Hiro undergoes a great tragedy and has his tech stolen, Baymax’s programming not only drives it to aid Hiro in recovery but to help solve the mystery behind the thievery. A lot happens during the 108-minute runtime, to the point where it The science — for the most part — is definitely well researched and presented. This is especially realized in Nolan’s set pieces. Some moments are especially thrilling because it doesn’t undermine the audience. In fact, it does the complete opposite. One scene in particular regarding temporal displacement pays off emotionally as it does excite and entertain. “Interstellar” backs itself into a corner with the science to certain degree. The amount of information provided would’ve been excessive to translate visually, especially with the lengthy 169-minute runtime. Some scenes focusing on the characters — outside the big science — are effective in both keeping the audience hooked as well as building this shockingly believable future. A table with plates facing down, an unassuming reaction to a dust storm or a meal that’s mainly made from corn really sells the idea of a world realizing their doomed predicament. The third act tries to marry both sentiments to profound effect, but it raises more questions than providing a revelation that the film thinks is game-changing. In fact, a lot of things introduced earlier get dropped for the big finale. What happens is unique
seems that the filmmakers would’ve benefited by slowing down. This is especially evident when it comes to the supporting characters, since they’re all unique and incredibly likable, but don’t get as much screen time. Even though the pacing’s a bit quicker than most films, it doesn’t feel rushed. It makes slower moments more apparent — arguably the best scenes — focusing on character and emotion over the action. When it does feature some type of set piece, the thrills recall the energy of films such as “The Avengers” or “The Incredibles.” Many things can bring a film down, but if there’s genuine heart to the story and characters, that alone can carry the experience. It’s ironic since most of this comes from a big, inflatable
robot. But it’s affecting and affirming in all the right ways, showing younger audiences that a career in science isn’t all about fancy tech and gadgets but how it’s used for the betterment of others and one’s own self. The film shows the opposite effect, but to say more would spoil some of the best moments. Directors Don Hall and Chad Williams could’ve taken the easy way out with only adding style, but “Big Hero 6” has the substance needed for an awesome experience. Overall:
A-
HANAJUN CHUNG @hanajun
Matthew McConaughey (middle) stands with his fellow cast in “Interstellar.” (Syncopy/Paramount Pictures)
and visually interesting, but presents the sequence assuming audiences will go along with Cooper’s climactic discovery. It’s interesting but doesn’t really work as well as the film believes. Despite a slight imbalance in the script and tone, this is a big, ambitious cinematic experience that’s entertaining and satisfying. At this point, audiences have come to accept quality filmmaking from Christopher No-
lan and “Interstellar” is a much better than most films released this year. It’s just his reach far exceeded what he was able to actually grasp. Overall:
B
HANAJUN CHUNG @hanajun
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Sports
November 17, 2014
Teams excel, Men’s Soccer No. 1
Men’s Soccer: Coach Cooper’s led his team to a Foothill Conference championship with a record 0f 7-0-1 and a No. 1 ranking in the state with an overall record of 15-2-3. Coach Cooper via text:“Our team plays with heart and the guys have an incredible work ethic. Sophomores provide the team leadership on a team full of winners. We set a goal of conference championship during the summer. With the ultimate goal of the
MICHELLE MENES Running back Nick Birdsong (3) battles against Treshon Broughton (2) in Chaffey’s home game against Riverside City College on Nov. 8.
state Final Four, we’ll see where we are at in a couple of weeks!” Women’s Water Polo: Lady Panthers won the South Coast Conference championship for the first time in school history. They finished with a regular season record of 23-8 overall and 10-1 in the conference. They are currently ranked No. 5 in Southern California as they go into the second-round of the SoCal regionals championship.
Football: With starting quarterback Dimitri Morales out due to injury, Levi Plante led the Panthers to tie for ninth place in the National Central Division with a conference record of 3-2 and an overall record of 5-4. Women’s Volleyball: Lady Panthers are currently rancked No. 2 in the foothil conference (8-1) and 12 overall, with a record of 19-7. Women’s Soccer: Lady Panthers end the regular season 14-4-3 and
6-2-2 in the Foothill Conference play, good enough for third place. They have an outside chance of making the playoffs via an at-large bid. Men’s Water Polo: Panthers faced a difficult season with an overall record of 11-19 and 2-6 in the South Coast division. ASHLEY MARTINEZ @am_lakingsgirl
Angel Duran: Conference Title and her lucky rubber band Before one of her games women’s water polo keeper Angel Duran grabbed a white rubber band she saw in her bedroom. Her team won that day and when she realized that the whimsical decision to put the rubber band on her wrist was probably the reason why, she stuck with it. “Water polo people are very superstitious,” Duran said. Something worked for Duran this season, white rubber band or not. She led her team to its first South Coast Conference championship in school history. She allowed a league low goals and made a strong case for All-American honors. Her decision to come to Chaffey was just as spiritual as the power of the white rubber band. Duran was being courted by four-year schools like the University of La Verne, as well as rival Mt. SAC. ULV offered a spot to start, a school close to home, and a strong liberal arts program that would fit Duran’s major. She said everything about ULV was amazing. “But I had a strong feeling I should come here, so I did,” Duran said.
She notes head coach Jennifer Moon-Spalding’s persistence, personality and experience as a goalie as to why Chaffey felt right for her. “Jen has a personality you just love,” Duran said. “Also, to get coached by a goalie was a big deal. I’ve never had an actual goalie coach before.” Spalding still asks her if she has made the right decision. “I never regretted it. I love Chaffey,” Duran said.
Her strong sense of faith is apparent when she speaks of her mostly intuitive decision making process. Duran is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After her time at Chaffey, she might work out a deal with a four-year college to transfer after she goes on her Mormon mission. That’s something she’ll worry about when the time comes. Duran will get her first taste of
MICHELLE MENES Goalie Angel Duran during Chaffey’s home game against Pasadena City College on Oct. 8.
post-season action Nov. 14-16 in the Southern California Regional. The Lady Panthers got unlucky when they drew a first-round matchup with San Diego Mesa, a team they have lost to three times this season by a total of six goals. If they manage to beat Mesa, they will likely face No. 1 overall seed Fullerton in the second round. “It’ll be fun playing them (Mesa and possibly Fullerton),” Duran said. “It’s always fun to play good teams.” If the season ends this weekend, Duran will not take a break from the sport. She may play in the 18-U Junior Olympics with her club team Chino Hills Area Water Polo. Since the women’s high school season begins when hers ends, she will be practicing at CHAWP with the guys. The opportunity to better herself over the off-season may lead to multiple new lucky charms that will help Chaffey in its title defense come 2015. ROBERT SCHMITT @RobertSchmitt02