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Man Up!
The Wignall exhibit questions what it means to be masculine
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Will Brady, Belichick be crowned champs again?
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Letter from the Editor: The field of journalism is changing. Newspapers are not circulating like they used to so reporters and news organizations are making a transition from print to online. This change, which seems to be a necessary adjustment, is not the only change in the field of journalism. President Donald Trump blindly accuses journalists of being dishonest, and it seems that one of his biggest missions during his tenure will be delegitimizing the media as a whole. Supporters of Trump trust his words over the words of journalists — people whose job it is to tell true stories are no longer trusted. Instead of seeking truth and rolling with the punches, the President, his supporters and many other people simply disregard the facts they don’t agree with. Photo by Hanajun Chung
The terms “alternative facts” and “fake news” have been bouncing around a lot recently. While the conveyor changes from the tangible to the web, journalists have to transition to stay afloat. For journalism to thrive, we must fight against the notion that truth is optional.
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Editor-In-Chief Kyle Smith
A&E Editor Diana Semerdjian
Multimedia Producer Hanajun Chung
Managing Editor Jullian Aiden Bravo
Opinion Editor Chris Salazar
Online Editor-In-Chief Daniel Steele
Life & Style Editor Jessica Villalvazo
Staff Writers and Photographers Students of Journalism 30 & 31
Photo Editor Christopher Santee
Audio/Visual Editor Emmanuel Vargas
Features Editor Katherine Ramirez-Nieves
Baseline Editor Juan “Charlie” Vargas
News Editor Jullian Aiden Bravo Sports Editor Christopher Sainz
Social Media Editors Imani Smith
General Manager Daniel Steele Lab Techs DeChanne Lane Emmanuel Vargas Faculty Adviser Michelle Dowd Journalism Coordinator Neil Watkins
The Breeze is published up to eight times a semester by the journalism students at Chaffey Community College, 5885 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737. Telephone: 652-6934/6936. Opinions expressed in this publication are the responsibility of the student newspaper staff and should not be interpreted as the position of the Chaffey College District, the college or any officer or employee thereof. Letters and guest columns for or against any position are welcome. Letters should be kept as brief as possible and are subject to non-substantive editing according to guidelines established by the Associated Press. The Chaffey Breeze is a member of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges and the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
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Calendar
Feb. 21, 23, 27; March 7 Health Information Booths: RANCHO: Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on sexually transmitted diseases and March 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Smoking facts. CHINO: Feb. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on eating disorders and March 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal health. FONTANA: Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on smoking facts. Feb. 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21 Brothers Forum: RANCHO (AD-151): The Brothers Forum will host a weekly meeting in order to inspire African American males and empower them through mentorship, success stories, study sessions, professional development and campus engagement. For more information contact Ray Austin at equity.support@chaffey.edu.
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Feb. 22, 23; March 22, 23 Chaffey Food Pantry: RANCHO: Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and March 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. FONTANA: Feb. 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CHINO: March 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 1 Man Up! Conversation: RANCHO (CAA-211): Ethics Across the Curriculum will have a panel of academic specialists and professionals who will discuss the various concepts of masculinity and femininity as they are understood in academia and the workforce. The event will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 6 Zine Workshop: RANCHO (Library): Ziba from ¡Three Amigos Press! along with One Book One College and the Wignall Museum will hold a zine workshop in honor of Women’s History Month and in response to the Man Up! Exhibition. The event will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
March 13 – 19 Spring Break: Don’t go to school.
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Dialogue for Sanctuary
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Distrust Towards Journalism
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City Divided
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Beauty in Brutality
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Night of Artists
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Power to the Garbs
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Fashion on a Budget
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Detrimental Duo
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Chris Opinion
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Not on the Menu
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Back from the Dead
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Panthers Fight Back
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On the Court with Brian Beard
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/Chaffeybreeze Cover photo: Demonstrators at the Riverside Women’s March on Jan. 21, 2017. Cover photo by Hector Solorzano
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5 Things You Need to Know Jullian Aiden Bravo @Mr_Reporter_
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Trump Blames Intelligence Agencies for Flynn Downfall: President Trump blamed U.S. intelligence agencies on Feb. 16, saying former security advisor Michael T. Flynn was brought down by illegal leaks to news media. The claims come during a time when new information was disclosed regarding the Trump campaign’s communications with Russia during and after the presidential campaign. On Twitter, Trump also tried to shift attention from questions regarding contacts with Russia, saying the nature of the talks are not outrageous, but the leaks about them are. According to the White House, Trump ordered Flynn’s resignation on Feb. 14 and on Feb. 15 he said Mr. Flynn had been treated “unfairly” by the media. - Source: The New York Times
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Alexander Acosta Nominated For Labor Secretary: President Trump on Feb. 16 nominated former National Labor Relations Board Member, Alex Acosta, for U.S. secretary of labor after his original nominee, Andrew Puzder, withdrew. Acosta had a long public service career, serving three presidentially appointed and Senate-confirmed positions, and is currently the dean of the Florida International University College of Law in Miami. Acosta is Trump’s first Hispanic nominee and is expected to have a smooth confirmation hearing. “I thank the President and his staff for their confidence in me and I am eager to work tirelessly on behalf of the American worker,” said Acosta. - Source: Reuters
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G.O.P Leaders Outline Plan to Replace Obama Care: House Republican leaders on Feb. 16 presented rank-and-file members with outlines of their plans to replace Obama’s Affordable Care Act, relying on tax credits to finance individual insurance purchases and sharply reducing federal payments to the 31 states that have expanded Medicaid eligibility. However, the talks only involved the benefits and did not include how the legislation would be paid for. The talks also left out estimates of the number of people who would gain or lose insurance under the plan. A House proposal’s rollback of Medicaid payments reveals that the number of people covered by the new plan would be smaller. - Source: New York Times
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Two More People Arrested in Death of Kim Jong Un’s Half-Brother: Two more people in connection with the assassination of Kim Jong Nam—Kim Jong Un’s half-brother—have been arrested, according to Malaysian authorities. One of the suspects, a 24-year-old man, was arrested Feb. 15 in the city of Anpang. He then helped lead authorities to his girlfriend. She was arrested carrying an Indonesian passport and authorities believe she is a national of the country. Authorities did not disclose where she is being detained. The first arrest of a woman carrying a Vietnamese travel document was made Feb. 15. Both women remained in custody for over seven days. - Source: CNN The Breeze
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Science Panel Supports Human Gene Editing: A science advisory group formed by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine, weighed in on the controversial topic of human gene editing. The group deemed it an appropriate action only if it prevents a baby from being born with any diseases or disabilities. The convening of the panel is in light of recent milestones made in gene editing in the last year, namely the Crispr-Cas9. This new creation allows for increased precision in the removal and insertion of genetic material. The new advancements are believed to be able to possibly cure cancer, blindness and other serious conditions. - Source: The New York Times
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DIALOGUE FOR SANCTUARY Daniel Steele
@MetalgearSteele
Forum members speak about cultural events to create more understanding and tolerance toward Muslims and other minority groups. Photo by Jeanine Hill
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n one of many large, yet ordinary classrooms of the Health Science building, faculty and international students voiced their thoughts on the extraordinary political climate created by Donald Trump’s executive orders and their impact on the school itself. The open forum, held on Feb. 2, was initiated as an open dialogue for those with worry, anxiety or concerns to listen and converse in an understanding environment. Although the effects of Trump’s nascent yet manic presidency were mentioned, discussion was centered largely on prejudice as a whole, often through anecdotes. “We’re in an age where discourse is no longer discourse,” said Eric Bishop, vice president of student services. “We need to be in a place where we can have conversations, and everyone needs to be open to the idea of hearing all sides.”
This was said partially in reference to the violent riots at UC Berkeley that hijacked an otherwise peaceful protest of guest speaker Milo Yiannopoulos, writer for the far-right website Breitbart.com. Business instructor Carmen Talbert said she understands the right to freedom of speech, but asked whether it is okay if people’s opinions harm those she loves. “I’m tired of people who keep standing up for [hate speech],” she said. “I’m over it.” “Growing up as a Chicana here in southern California, nothing has changed,” she added. “It’s not Trump that we hate, it’s what he represents.” One Muslim student, Wajeha Mahmoud, 19, told of her experience after she decided to wear a hijab in high school. Mahmoud doesn’t have the skin tone that people stereotypically associate with Muslims. She said those around her would ask why The Breeze
her name looked the way it did because she looked white to them. Despite the questions, Mahmoud said she felt like everyone else. “But when I started wearing a hijab is when it all clicked for me,” she said. “I’m different.” Mahmoud could still vividly recall the first time she left the house in a hijab. She went to Walmart with her sister and immediately felt the shock of appearing different from those around her. “I felt people’s eyes on me,” she said. “I didn’t like it for a very long time, but it’s become part of my identity and I’m very proud of [wearing] it.” During Trump’s campaign, the number of anti-Muslim hate groups in the U.S. has nearly tripled from 34 in 2015 to 101 last year, according to a recent report by the Southern Poverty Law Center. These numbers reflect increased activity by the radical right bolstered by Trump’s rhetoric and an-
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“It’s not Trump that we hate, it’s what he represents.” by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Trump administration has also focused on undocumented immigrants with the arrest of 600 people in the past week by ICE police forces across the U.S., including California. The arrests have put many undocumented immigrants and students on edge, but Kathy Lucero, director of admissions and records, urged faculty and students to let students know their private residential, financial and identification records are safe with the college. “That info is not going to go anywhere,
News we’re not going to turn it in to anyone,” she said. “We’re not going to turn in anyone’s name or their parents to the government.” The next Governing Board meeting on Feb. 23 will discuss a new resolution to officially protect students and their families’ records, including immigration status, from outside agencies. If adopted, the policy will require a judicial warrant, subpoena or court order for any information to be given. Campus police administrator Steve Lux also gave his input on protecting students, particularly with regards to profiling. He said campus police will do everything they can to protect students, regardless of who they are, but recognized the larger issue of officers profiling minorities. “I was brought into a culture that was abusive to the community,” he said, referring to his start in the police force in 1982. “It comes from the hierarchy, so it actually comes from me.” Lux doubts that prejudices can be trained out of officers, but he said they can address their own biases and be monitored and ed-
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ucated constantly to create fair policing. Although there is fear and uncertainty by marginalized groups, and although there is concern among students and faculty at the open forum, protest and resistance to government policy brings hope to those like Mahmoud. “Seeing how much support we get, that feels good,” she said in reference to the protests in defense of Muslims at airports across the country.“I have a lot of faith in humanity.” Political action has also turned heads within Muslim majority countries themselves. One unnamed Iraqi working with the UN had this to say about the protests on Twitter: “All you people at home need to know that the Arab and Muslim world is watching, and they are not only seeing the hatred and bigotry of your president and his supporters,” she said. “They are also seeing the America that we love, the America that comes out to the streets for what’s good and decent.”
Superintendent Henry Shannon gives his perspective growing up under Jim Crow in the south. Photo by Jeanine Hill
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DISTRUST TOWARDS JOURNALISM
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Hector Solorzano _HecSolo_
ournalism, or the “media�, has been targeted by the Trump administration since he started campaigning. During the Riverside City Council meeting the distrust and hatred for journalists was evident. When the meeting went into an intermission, people rushed out of the room with their signs and began to chant and march. As people were leaving the room, I wanted to take photos of both sides clashing to capture the division of the city. Two women, who declined an interview, came up to me, covered the lens of my camera, and proceeded to push me out of their way. They took Trumps rhetoric and turned it into physical violence. It is important that during this administration journalist stay aware of the hatred towards media platforms and it is important to never allow this hatred to silence them. As an aspiring journalist, it is important to me to spread stories that will help others better understand the climate of the world and I will not be silenced by Trumps rhetoric or his supporters that hold prejudice towards journalists.
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CITYDIVIDED A Riverside Story
Hector Solorzano @_HecSolo_
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rotests, marches and community gatherings have been a common scene across the U.S. since the 2016 presidential election. The Feb. 7 Riverside city council meeting, however, was the most divided and heated clash between pro-immigration and anti-immigration residents in the Inland Empire this year. The city hall chamber reached maximum capacity. Onlookers occupied the cafeteria adjacent to the chambers and behind the glass walls, looking into a room of divided opinions. The division of protestors was physically apparent. Anti-immigration residents occupied the front of the chambers, holding signs with anti-immigration and anti-sanctuary rhetoric, while pro-immigration residents took the back of the chambers, holding signs that welcomed immigrants and love. One by one, the speakers expressed their beliefs and fears with passion, dedication and tears. A mixture of cheers and boos soon followed.
Photos by Hector Solorzano
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“USA! USA! USA!” chanted the anti-immigration residents as they tore papers apart and held their signs. Cyrus Hojjaty, a son of two Iranian immigrants, was one of the anti-immigration speakers who went on a rant discussing the various reasons to not accept immigrants or refugees. “It’s about the welfare system. They come in, they have their anchor babies, their eligible for welfare programs,” Hojjaty said. Many of the speakers were more sympathetic toward immigrants and refugees, many saying “You are welcome here” and “No ban, no wall.” There were two speakers who greatly impacted the room. They were refugees from El Salvador who fled their country’s civil war in the 80s. Sanctuary cities were the only way they survived when they immigrated to the U.S. They were there to spread the importance of having sanctuary cities for those fleeing violence of all magnitudes. “Where is the good heart of the American people” said one of the Salvadoran refugees. As the meeting entered intermission, everyone exited the building and began to march and chant. The city council pushed the resolution to next month without specifying a date. The nation is changing. With protests and marches occurring on a weekly basis, it is important to always seek the positives. “Keep fighting,” said Susana Flores, a third generation Mexican American. “Don’t let anybody take you away from everything that is yours. We are going to fight for this country.”
Photos by Hector Solorzano
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A&E/Reviews
February 17, 2017
Hanajun Chung @Hanajun
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wo things are needed to make a sequel to “John Wick” work: more stylish action and more world-building. And like John himself, they execute effortlessly. Chad Stahelski returns to direct, bringing back Keanu Reeves, picking off right after the first film’s conclusion: John’s little quest for vengeance doesn’t end with a calm, peaceful resolution. The criminal underworld learns of his return, prompting old associates to collect a blood debt. Both “John Wick” films get a lot of mileage in the little details found in the world-building elements. Costumes, wardrobe, props, and even the sets all serve to realize this ostentatious other world of criminals that treat their profession less like a secret society and more like a country club, one that has multiple locations worldwide. “Chapter 2” goes deeper in that realm. Big bulky kevlar is replaced with custom, designer-jacket lining, while bricks of cash are replaced with bullions marked with skulls. The design and aesthetics are contastly working together. Scene after scene, there’s always something at the very least interesting happening visually. “Chapter 2” is a gorgeous film. But the action is the ultimate price of admission. The film opens with a 10-minute sequence where the filmmakers reassure audiences of their affection to the genre and craft. There’s clarity, style, inventiveness and great character moments while people are getting punched, stabbed, shot and thrown around. John doesn’t have it as easy as he did in the first film, and how that’s conveyed through action is constantly entertaining. And it must be said that Keanu Reeves is practically immortal. He hasn’t evolved heavily as an actor, but the right role can do wonders. No monologues by Reeves here (unThe Breeze
fortunately), but the performance is not only convincing, but often funny andintentionally so. At 52, Reeves moves with intensity and vigor that’s seen in the 30-somethings populating all these superhero properties. Reeves has known to surprise viewers when he’s doing pure genre or esoteric projects (“Side by Side,” “Thumbsucker,” “A Scanner Darkly,” “Man of Tai Chi,” etc.). An awesome supporting cast with players such as Ian McShane, Ruby Rose, John Leguizamo and Laurence Fishburne provide performances designed in nailing one liners left and right. “Chapter 2” isn’t a film that necessarily has bad elements, but rather parts that one wishes were a bit stronger. The main antagonist and his motivations are a bit weak, needing a bit more behind his reasoning other than jealousy and greed. It doesn’t have the depth and bravado as George Miller’s recent masterpiece “Mad Max: Fury Road,” but not many actions films do. There’s also an offbeat, slightly bizarre decision regarding the one female actor with a speaking role. “Chapter 2” is an example of when “style over substance” is absolutely preferred. This is not to imply empty, as the filmmakers truly are passionate about the genre—alluding to outright classics for the best results. This film’s final action sequence pays homage to “Enter the Dragon.” If you end your film in a hall of mirrors, it’s almost like showing off as a filmmaker, inviting and teasing audiences with a setting that theoretically functions both practically and aesthetically. Easier said than done, and yet “John Wick: Chapter 2” revels in John’s ability to get the job done, providing cinematic magic when he makes it look so easy. Grade: A-
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A&E/Features
NIGHT of ARTISTS Anissa Campa @Anissa_theleft
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pon attending the first art show held at the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Arts, there is a collaborative talent structure showcased for free to the general public on Jan. 26. As you walk into a spacious environment, some hiphop beats jam vividly in the background. One artist stands and waits for her viewers to arrive as she finishes setting up her table. Her light pink tablecloth and eight individually captured photos set the tone for her organized framework. The soonto-be Chaffey College graduate (and birthday girl of the event), Diana Cardenas, states that she loves exploring and capturing “mundane urban life.” Diana is from Rancho Cucamonga and is taking her final film and photography classes this semester. “I really like capturing the last remains of telephone posts” she notes when asked some of her inspirations. She also enjoys snapping photos from the Inland Empire to Los Angeles. When asked about the main objective in her work, Cardenas replies, “I try to find meaning in every day life.” Diana’s dream job is to work in advertis-
Diana Cardenas presents her pieces to the public at the Wignall Musem on Jan. 26. Photo by Anissa Campa
ing and graphic design and plans to transfer to Cal State San Bernardino in the fall. Another featured artist is Chloe Littleton, whose use of vibrant colors and eye-catching images are displayed in the left corner of the event. She includes a brightly lit, fashionable portrait of her self and visually appealing works of traditional abstract. “I combine imagination with reality in my work”, she states in a given pamphlet at the event. “I continue to work on the form of my work and improve on my ability to demonstrate perspective, light, space, and depth.” The easy-going artist thanks her attendees with a gracious attitude. In the near right corner of the quad sits Sam Macaluso, who came to “spit some beats” later in the event. He is a Citrus College student invited by one of the event coordinators. “I’m here for the performance experience”, he admits when asked about connection to the event. As part of a circulatory walkthrough, the indoor gallery is also available to the public. The session themed “Man Up!” features masculinity in question. Several videos, imThe Breeze
ages and voice recordings, along with physical art are displayed amongst every corner. (U)ntitled is expected to be held about once a month and open to all aspiring artists, photographers, and visual contributors. The Man Up! Exhibit will be open from January 9 until March 11, 2017 and is free to anyone attending Chaffey College. Participation is highly encouraged to all Chaffey students and friends. If you’d like to be a part of the next event, send any submissions to the Wignall Museum by February 16, 2017 before 4:00pm. We also interviewed a few musicians from the event. Scan the QR code to see the video!
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February 17, 2017
Power to the Garbs A Photo Essay
Hector Solorzano @TheBreezePaper
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rom the ponchos people wore over their attire, to the pink “pussy hats” men and women wore, the March Against Hate and the Women’s March in Los Angeles brought out the creative side of the marchers when it came down to clothing. The messages marchers brought were not just vocal or printed on a homemade sign, but apparent in their style of clothing, traditional attire, and the print on their t-shirts. The colors and the scene differ from march to march but the messages and goals stay vibrant.
Photos by Hector Solorzano
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LIVING THE LIFESTYLE A Life and Style Column Kemi Ike / @Kemgross
‘Fashion on a Budget’
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very waking year, the main goal you create is to discover a rejuvenating way to reinvent yourself and if you do it the right way, your style becomes a huge part of who you would like to embody and present to the world. Shopping can be a challenging task, especially when you’re a college student. In today’s society college students are usually struggling to maintain a minimum wage job, sometimes two or three at a time. If you’re interested in fashion, one of the most depressing circumstances could simply be not affording the newest and most iconic styles that continuously show up on your favorite brands clothing site. But, just because you’re broke doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself of achieving the hottest apparel on the market. A majority of Chaffey Community College students specified their shopping choices and how it alternates during certain weeks when money becomes tight. Most admitted that they frequent Forever 21, but they still had their unique ways of searching for affordable fashion. “Honestly, thrift stores are the way to go,” said eighteen-year-old student, Bianca Shar, dressed in a pink crop top and overalls. Independent boutiques and thrift stores thrive throughout Southern California and create an affordable and unique outlook on shopping in today’s period. The Village in Claremont, Calif., is one of the main cities that have turned old-town buildings into a new age shop stop for a younger, trendy demographic. When Urban Outfitters, Topshop, or even your favorite online store is not a practical place to shop for the week’s current paycheck, you still have the option of attaining the perfect outfit. Photos by Kemi Ike
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February 17, 2017 The moment you arrive at the outdoor shopping center you immediately get a warming feel from the friendly people around you, quaint shops, and delectable aroma coming from the eclectic restaurants of different cultures. It is a place that makes you feel comfortable when you shop rather than rushed and constantly pushed, which is normally the case at a popular indoor mall. The Grove Vintage, with its gleaming store window and racks of vintage clothing situated by the front door, is a popular clothing store located in The Village. The independently owned company receives their clothes from online stores and price the items affordably. Not only do these prices attract students, but the group of associates all attend local community colleges based in Southern California. There are other small stores located in The Village with their own dynamic such as Replay Vintage which is an actual thrift store selling women’s and men’s clothing with a ‘90s street-style appeal for an incredibly great price. FHI Apparel which stands for, Faith Hope Inspiration, is one of the most inspiring places in the midst of all the shops due to its uplifting mantra: “Buy Something Cute, Change A Life.” The owner turned the business into a small organization that gives back to the community and works with a church. They hike up the prices slightly to give 10% of their proceeds back to people who are in need. Nectar Clothing is another store being somewhat similar in style to The Grove Vintage, possessed its own personal traits and attained its very own uniqueness. They carry an expensive brand such as Free People, but lower the price slightly to make it more affordable. But their own articles of clothing like, the strappy midi dresses, button down crop tops and lacy bralettes are inexpensively priced. If you’re really looking for a successful
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shopping trip, it would probably be suggested more than once by the Claremont community to visit the DeeLux store. DeeLux is a thrift store named after the owner, Dee that buys your clothing from you and sells them at a cheap price. If you’re a patient shopper, you’ll come across certain brands like American Apparel, Levis, even Doc Martens and it is actually affordable. And if you’re really running low on cash for the week, bringing in a trash bag full of clothing you gave up on from high school to sell would benefit you as well. Another student from Chaffey College named Nicole Ramos, 21, explained that she mostly shops at Forever 21 or Topshop when she has the funds. When money is tight she finds herself shopping for cheap clothing on the Ali Express website or a thrift store in Chino named, Three Way Thrift Store, which is conveniently located near her house. Julie Monty, 20, admitted that she too
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enjoys shopping for clothing at Topshop and Forever 21, but would eventually linger to affordable online clothing sites such as BooHoo. Another girl from a group of students basking in the afternoon sun near the grass also confessed that she is a frequent thrifter herself among many other ways of saving money on fashion. “I even go through my dad’s closet and get his old t-shirts and cut them into crop tops,” said, nineteen year old student, Destiny. It’s amazing to discover how many students have a slight niche for fashion and the clever ways they go about finding something affordable, yet chic to wear. Not having enough money should never be an excuse when an opportunity to score an Urban Outfitters look-alike presents itself or if your wardrobe simply just needs to be updated. Your next fashion find could possibly be located at the last shop you would think to look.
Photos by Kemi Ike
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Opinion/Politics
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Democracy Now!
Charlie Vargas / @CharlieVargas19
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t’s been almost 30 days since Trump took office, an office he promised to cleanse with messages like, “We’re going to drain the swamp!” Unsurprisingly enough, the swamp thickened last week with the confirmation of Betsy DeVos and Ala. Sen. Jeff Sessions. Although she has no experience in education, DeVos is now the Secretary of Education; and Sessions, a man with a history of civil rights conflicts, as well as numerous racial remarks, is now Attorney General, a position which gives legal advice to the government. Betsy DeVos was born and raised in Michigan, where she was previously the Republican chairwoman of the state, and also chairwoman of the American Federation for Children. This advocacy group calls for the privatization of public education and spends its resources funding pro-charter school candidates on school boards and other state level education positions. Their agenda is to provide “school choice” for the masses. Kevin Kumashiro, former dean of education at the University of San Francisco, and founder of Education Deans for Justice and Equity, has examined some of the reasoning in the opposition to DeVos’ educational strategy. He recently voiced his opinion in a radio interview with Counterspin: “Even proponents of School Choice are saying that the very expensive experiment in Detroit was a failure and the test scores show it as well. Michigan schools have seen what’s called the Nation’s Report Card [NAEP scores] and the test scores actually go down in the short time that she has been leading these reforms. School choice is not proving to be a savior, and if that’s the singular focus of this secretary, we have a really big problem. We need to look at the bigger piture, we need a more a complex understanding of the system, and that is not what we’re seeing yet with this new secretary.”
Stephen Henderson— from the “Detroit Free Press”—describes Devos’ unsuccessful reputation with charter schools in his piece, “Betsy DeVos and the Twilight of Public Education,” where he describes schools that fell, “in the first percentile, the absolute bottom for academic performance.” Henderson mentions what led the state of Michigan to accept DeVos’ programs, “This deeply dysfunctional educational landscape — where failure is rewarded with opportunities for expansion and ‘choice’ means the opposite for tens of thousands of children — is no accident. It was created by an ideological lobby that has zealously championed free-market education reform for decades, with little regard for the outcome.” That lobby was significantly shaped by DeVos and her family, who have a history of enormous campaign contributions to the Republican Party. In fact, 20 years ago DeVos stopped refuting statements about her family’s political impact in the Capital Hill magazine “Roll Call” where she said, “I have decided to stop taking offense at the suggestion that we are buying influence. Now I simply concede the point. They are right. We do expect something in return. We expect to foster a conservative governing philosophy consisting of limited government and respect for traditional American virtues. We expect a return on our investment.” Any person who fantasized about “draining the swamp,” may be realizing how much DeVos represents the antithesis of that statement. DeVos proudly owns her influence over the Republican Party, which might sway those Republican Senators who were tested on their loyalty to DeVos.
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Perhaps the Senate Republicans were fearful of losing their seat if they attempted to bite the hand that feeds them. With no hesitation, she might have responded offensively in the 2018 mid-term elections, where she could run an opposing campaign for their seat and even just the possibility of that risk was perhaps too much for any of them to test. It’s a classic relationship between lobbyists and politicians, where the back scratching is mutual as long as the receiving end knows how to behave like lap dogs. It is also important to consider what privatization means in the broader context of education. In his interview, Kumashiro addresses how, “We’ve lost sight of this idea that this education should be an essential institution in our democratic nation. We’ve come to a point in our nation where the framing conversation around education is how we can fuel competition to make things better.
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In a competition, there has to be both winners and losers. That’s what it means to structure a competition. So, we should be asking ourselves why we are talking about education where we presuppose [and] where we expect that some are going to lose. Why do we talk about education as if it is a commodity, where those who have the resources get the best and the masses get something very substandard?” However, given the background of DeVos and private education, that seems to be the least of this new Secretary of Education’s concerns. Trump’s choice for Attorney General Ala. Sen. Jeff Sessions, rattled a few cages. This is not the first time that he has been proposed for the nomination. Ronald Reagan nominated him in 1986, but the Senate judiciary committee denied him for numerous questionable comments and actions against the black community. In the previous year, Sessions led a vendetta against three civil rights leaders, now referred to as the “Marion Three” in which they were accused of voter fraud, due to an increase of black voter turnout. The jury overlooking this case acquitted all three of the defendants. This was not the only conflict that earned a denial for his nomination. In a 2002 New Republic piece, “Closed Sessions” Sarah Wildman presents testimonies before the Senate judiciary committee. It turns out former colleagues testifying against Sessions said he would jokingly use the N-word and was also noted to have joked about the Ku Klux Klan when he was reported to have said they were “okay, until he learned they were pot smokers.” To make matters worse, Wildman writes that, “Senate Democrats tracked down a career Justice Department employee named J. Gerald Hebert, who testified, albeit reluctantly, that in a conversation between the two men Sessions had labeled the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ‘un-American’ and ‘Communist-inspired.”’ The reasoning behind Sessions comments comes as no surprise, considering he believes that the Voter Rights Act of 1965 was a “piece of intrusive legislation,” a comment that Wildman which he stood by in his confirmation hearings. In addition to the testimonies presented to the Senate Judiciary committee, Coretta Scott King wrote a letter opposing Sessions’ nomination. King wrote, “Anyone who has used the power of his office as United States Attorney to intimidate and chill the free exercise of the ballot by citizens should not be elevated to our courts.” americanprogress.org
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February 17, 2017
An excerpt from Coretta Scott King’s 1986 letter to the Senate Judiciary Committe.
In 2009, Sessions led the charge to block Barack Obama’s nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court, the court’s first Latina Judge. Sessions failed and Sotomayor was appointed. Sessions’ voting record has shown he is anti-immigrant and anti-LGBTQA+ which is what makes him such a perfect fit for Trump’s cabinet. Sessions did not have the demeanor to conduct himself as Attorney General in the 80s and he certainly does not have it now. His voting record and stances on the same issues are practically identical, yet, like Trump, Republicans chose opportunity over accountability. Having Sessions become Attorney General poses a question of how well he will handle the cases of police brutality in the growing numbers of black unarmed victims. History leaves room for worry.
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LIBERALISM’S METAMORPHOSIS The bedrock of Classical Liberalism has weakend since its inception during The Enlightenment. But despite the drive toward sentiment over first principals, individual liberty, equality and economic freedom continue to hold intellectual and political influence. Chris Salazar
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s the tides of Trump’s presidency rise, and the global wave of populism drowns the geo-political order, the intellectual legacy of our liberal forefathers offers an interesting take on the present state. Both liberalism and conservatism in their contemporary form owe their lineage to Classical Liberalism, to the specter of John Locke and his intergenerational, philosophic brood who established The Enlightenment. Human history, until very recently, was characterized by misery and tyranny. And John Locke’s theory of natural rights usurped centuries of political servitude: government’s only legitimate role is to protect natural rights, not create them. History is the lengthy narrative of children rebelling against their parents, of a Hegelian dialectic where a thesis wrestles with its antithesis, only to synthesize like two lovers entangled in complex web of emotions. And the process continues ad infinitum because emotion is conflict incarnate. In this vein, the historical compositions of the 19th and 20th centuries were bifurcated. The nineteenth century was a period of Classical Liberalism typified by flourishing economic and political liberty, relative price stability and international peace, supported by a burgeoning economy. But the 20th century abandoned the tenets of Classical Liberalism. Partly for that reason, individual liberty, equality and economic freedom diminished as dictatorship, war and depression left the world disillusioned with the promise of liberal ideals. The fundamental issue is the dichotomy between individualism and collectivism, between freedom and obligation. And as contemporary liberalism and conservatism diverged from their parent ideology and the bedrock of first principles, they quickly devolved into sociological constructs subject to sentiment. So, need becomes a claim. To the communists, the needs of the The Breeze
@chriseclectic23 proletariat becomes a claim against every individual. And to the designers of the welfare state, the needs of society writ large become a claim. The underlying implication is, to varying degrees, that individuals are indebted to the state. But that’s antithetical to our Lockean constitution: governments are both created and dissolved by individuals. The import at the heart of the dizzying political landscape is recognizing that the growth of populism is a product of ever greater paternal intervention. As government encroaches on the market, distortions weaken the economy—the foundation that supports our political infrastructure. And, the degree to which a society enjoys political freedom is the degree to which the economy can act as bulwark against political power. Without economic freedom, political freedom cannot survive. President Trump, like all politicians, makes promises. And, like all politicians, he is vulnerable, fallible: In a word, human. The world is changing. That’s nothing new. It’s always in flux. And while the liberal order is fraying at the ends, for better or worse, it’s a mistake to claim that the problem is insoluble. To claim that humans cannot overcome the lesser angels of our nature belittles the tenacity of the intellectual giants who entrusted us with the tools to check political power.
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ne set of job requirements that was not on the job application: the ability to grin and bear through sexual innuendos, finding notes on your car, men threatening to tip you less if you decide not to give them your number, guests telling you they will wait until your shift is over so they can take you out, guests ogling and making inappropriate comments when you have to turn your back to them to pour a beer, and the list goes on. Though a job bartending pays the bills, at what expense? A report showing the restaurant industry as the single largest source of all sexual harassment cases by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, made clear these experiences are not personal nor are they unique. The EEOC receives 37 percent of all sexual harassment charges by women from one industry alone. What is it about serving others that allows for such a hostile environment? The way people are paid in the service industry is the biggest difference compared to other industries. Tips serve as a way that employers can justify keeping employees at, or sometimes even below, minimum wage without having to provide raises or benefits. Because workers in the restaurant industry depends on tips as a way to supplement their income, the environment in this particular sector leaves many vulnerable to being at the expense of each guest, as different as each may be. The Restaurant Opportunity Center United, which provides information and resources for workers, employers, and consumers in the restaurant industry, weighed in on the EEOC’s findings. The ROC-united took this information and put together an extensive analysis surveying and evaluating the conditions of the restaurant industry that allow for
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sexual harassment cases to run rampant. “The system of workers having to obtain their wages from customers has the effect of blurring boundaries, as it becomes difficult for workers to effectively draw lines between providing good service and tolerating inappropriate behavior from customers,” the ROC states. Servers and bartenders not only have management to answer to but become micromanaged by their guests’ needs as well, and sexualized environment is something they do not shy away from. Depending on the establishment, customers may think they are paying for a sexualized version of good service, owners may see its benefit because sex sells, and co-workers observe and internalize a system that places the worker in a subservient and vulnerable service role. As a norm of the industry, resisting compromising positions for money takes a lot of work, especially when facing it from the establishment itself. “Restaurant workers in focus groups gathered through this study noted that sexual harassment is ‘kitchen talk,’ a ‘normalized’ part of the work environment and that many restaurant workers are reluctant to publicly acknowledge their experiences with sexual harassment.” Not only are guests the source of harassment but co-workers and management can add to it significantly. It is engrained in the culture of restaurants which may account for employees becoming desensitized when their guests do it. Ana Saucedo, who serves in a local pizzeria in Victoria Gardens expresses the unwanted attention that often comes from her own coworkers more often than actual guests. She notes that guests can be touchy feely but it is easier to distance yourself or politely decline a strangers unwantThe Breeze
ed touch, something that proves more difficult when confronting someone you have to work closely with, regularly. “A lot of employees in the back are perverts and if you don’t go along with their disgusting flirtatious comments, you come off as a bitch but that’s okay. A female needs to be respected and that starts with respecting herself,” Ana expresses. Not only are her peers a source of unwanted comments and touching, but management as well. She recalls of times where her manager continuously commented on another employees lack of makeup, and another manager who invited coworker to a motel. “There are more times I can recall of inappropriate comments and actions from back of the house employees than guests themselves.” The experience, Ana, and many other women face, is not exclusive to their own experience but can stem from gendered biases that make women more vulnerable. “Our interviews repeatedly show the extent of sexual harassment that women restaurant workers face: in fact, 90% of tipped workers report experiencing unwanted sexual comments or behaviors in the workplace,” the ROC adds to its report. With inappropriate behavior coming from within the industry, an understanding of what constitutes as sexual harassment may be skewed, and inappropriate behavior normalized. The industry only becomes more gendered with restaurants that encourage revealing uniforms, the expectation of flirting and sexual joking as part of their job, and the perception that the work women carry out is less skilled or valuable. Sexual harassment can not only cause a divide between sexes but happens because of it too.
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he last year in sports was the year of the comeback. It also gave us some of the best memes which will never let the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Indians forget they blew a 3-1 lead or the fact that the Falcons blew a 25 point lead in the Super Bowl. The Falcons took a 21-3 lead at half time in the 2017 Super Bowl. By the 3rd quarter, the Falcons scored again and took a 25-point lead. The Patriots finally scored a touchdown but missed the extra point. It seemed like nothing was going their way. Then it got interesting when Matt Ryan fumbled the ball on his own 25-yard line. The Patriots went down the field and scored a touchdown and a 2-point conversion to make it 2820. The Falcons got the ball back and Matt Ryan threw the ball to Julio Jones who made an Impossible catch but after that they have to give it back to Tom Brady. A bad pass by Brady got tipped in the air and it became Julian Edelman verses three Atlanta Falcons. Somehow Edelman completed the catch. Then the Patriots scored another touchdown and 2-point conversion to tie the game with less than a minute remaining. It was the first Super Bowl to go into over time and the Patriots took the ball all the way down to the Falcons 2-yard line during their first possession. Then they tossed the ball to James White and he broke the plane and scored the winning touchdown. The Patriots came back from 25 down to win Super Bowl LI with the final score of 34-28. In June, the 73-9 Warriors took on LeBron James and the Cavaliers in a finals rematch. The Warriors jumped to a 3-1 lead in the series. Everyone thought the Cavs were dead, but somehow they won two straight to make it even at 3-3. The Warriors had to go to Game 7 and face a hot LeBron James. The Warriors were trying to finish off the best season of all time and the Cavaliers are trying to win the first championship in Cleveland in 52 years.
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Game 7 did not disappoint as the Cavs won 93-89 with a clutch block from James and a clutch 3 pointer from Kyrie Irving. Cleveland won a championship after a 52 year wait and after coming back from a 3-1 deficit. America’s Pastime came down to the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs in the World Series. The Cubs were looking to win their first championship since 1908, 108 years ago. The Cleveland Indians were trying to win their first since 1948, 68 years ago and bring a second trophy to Cleveland that year. Everyone wanted the Cubs to win except the Cleveland Indians who took a 3-1 lead on the Cubs. The Chicago Cubs came back to win game 7 and the World Series Championship in a thrilling extra innings game. The 2016 March Madness Championship Game featured North Carolina and Villanova. Down by three with the shot clock turned off and 13 seconds to go, North Carolina brought the ball up the court to find Marcus Paige who made the most ridiculous double-clutch three-pointer while in the air I have ever seen. Villanova took their last timeout with 4.7 seconds on the clock and a tie game. They inbounded to Ryan Arcidiacono who brought it up the court and shovel passed the ball to the trailing Kris Jenkins and he hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to win the NCAA Championship Game. The College Football National Championship Game did not disappoint either. It was the undefeated Alabama vs the one loss Clemson Tigers. Nick Saban was looking to tie with Bear Bryant for the most National Championship titles as a head coach and with the best defense in the country, he seemed destined for a 6th ring. Alabama had a 24-14 lead in the 4th quarter, but Clemson’s Deshaun Watson was not going down without a fight. With 6 seconds remaining and Clemson down by 3 there was a pass interference on Alabama which put the ball on the 2-yard line. Deshaun Watson throws the walk off 2 yard pass to Hunter Renfrow to upset Alabama. The Breeze
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February 17, 2017
PANTHERS FIGHT BACK
In an effort to raise cancer awareness, the Chaffey College Basketball team partnered with the American Cancer Society for their annual Coaches vs. Cancer campaign on February 15. Chaffey’s men and women basketball teams played vigorously against the East Los Angeles College (ELAC) basketball team. The campaign allows almost 200 high school and college basketball teams across the country to use their skills on the court to raise money benefiting the American Cancer Society. “We have recently felt the pain that comes from losing someone to cancer,” said Justin Caudill, equipment manager at Chaffey College. Caudill referred to alumnus Panther football player, Ryan Kistner. “Ryan was diagnosed with stage 4-Ewings-like sarcoma during March 2016. He lost the battle in January 2017,” Caudill said. Caudill who is also part of the Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Athletics departments, expressed that it is important for him to be involved with events such as Coaches vs. Cancer. It is essential not only because it hits close to home, but because “so many individuals are still unaware that cancer is something real, something that happens to anyone regardless of age, sex or race.” Head coach of the men’s basketball team, Jeff Klein, shared that, “there is no better way for team members to support such a great cause than to have them do what they are spirited about.” “We turn that passion into fun but keep it significant,” Klein said. Although the funds raised through the basketball game were given to the American Cancer Society, Chaffey held another fundraiser in order to reach their goal of $2100. “We sold sunflower bunches for Valentine’s Day to ‘Help Spread Rays of Hope’,” Caudill said. Each bunch came with five sunflowers and over 140 bunches were delivered. “I was extremely excited to know that we would hopefully be reaching our goal,” Caudill said as he smiled from ear to ear. Dean of the Kinesiology and Nutrition department, Dr. Cory Schwartz, was also present at the event. Schwartz was recognized by Caudill during the women’s half-time. Caudill thanked Schwartz for “always supporting [his] crazy ideas to bring cancer awareness,” and presented her with a warm embrace and bright yellow sunflowers. “I love doing this,” Schwartz said, “We care about our staff and faculty but more importantly about our students.” The court was filled with excitement from both sides and were cheered from the bleachers by staff and family members. Chaffey’s men and women basketball teams were defeated by ELAC, but they were not disappointed. Alexis Frondarina who played point guard was not disappointed about the loss.
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“It always feels good to win but tonight we played for a greater cause. We played in remembrance of our own team memebers and for those who still fight the battle,” Frondarina said. Although the main purpose of the event was to gain cancer awareness, 107 athletes from all 15 teams at Chaffey were recognized for achieving a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher. “We look forward to continuing this event in the future. It lies in our hands to teach our communities about cancer awareness and fight alongside of those individuals who continue the battle,” Caudill said. Chaffey announced February 16 that they surpassed their set goal of $2,100.
A pair of Panther defenders guarding the basket on Feb. 15. Photo by Katherine Ramirez - Nieves The Breeze
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ATHLETE PROFILE:
On the Court
with Brian Beard
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wenty-one-year old sophomore and communication studies major, Brian Beard Jr. is the points leader for the Panthers basketball team, averaging 20 points per game. Although being a star basketball player puts pressure on him to do what the team needs as a captain, he says he absolutely loves the sport. Beard explains how he loves his fans and greatly enjoys showing the audience how much talent he really has. “I’m not a big talker. I rather show it on the court,” he said. Beard is close with three brothers and his parents. “They have a big impact on my decisions. I’m close to both my parents and I talk to them whenever I have a decision that needs to be made.” Beard said. Playing basketball since the age of three has forced him to train hard and helped him reach the success he has now. He lived in Los Angeles in a tough neighborhood. “Being that young, I wasn’t really exposed to the bad part of the city,” he said. He moved to the Inland Empire when he was eight years old. “From there on until now I’ve been living in a great neighborhood and my parents made sure I had everything that I need and just about everything that I wanted,” he said.
Brian Beard Jr. taking shots after practice on Feb. 14. Photo by Christopher Sainz
Beard is confident in his skills and thanks all of the people who have pushed him to strive for greatness. “The success comes from me just working on my craft and having others around me that want me to be great,” he said. He has had two different experiences with the team he played for last year and the one he plays with this year. He loves both teams, but the difference is the team from 2016 played really well together, but now that the team is a little bigger he says it is harder for everyone to be on the same page. Since he is a captain this year, he expressed how there is more pressure. “I have to be more of a leader this year than last year. There’s a lot more on my shoulders with this team,” he said Melanie Henderson said,“He’s a really great point guard,” and Mykiah Trotter said, “He creates jobs for his teammates and is humble.” Henderson and Trotter are on the women’s basketball team. Beard also has love, appreciation and respect for his coach Jeff Klein. While it hasn’t always been easy, Brian Beard Jr. is glad he came to Chaffey College to help him reach his goals. “My ultimate goal is to get paid for playing basketball at some point later on in life. I feel like the coaches here have given me a nice platform to showcase my talent,” Beard said. The Breeze
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