Volume 24, Issue 10 (February 10, 2014) by The Breeze Paper

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OPINION

FEATURE

SPORTS

Tips on dating, love for Valentine’sDay

Cautionary tales for students

Panthers dominate all around

The Revenge of the Chaffey Review Festival strikes audiences with a vengeance

MICHELLE MENES

Faculty advisors Michelle Dowd and Mohammad Shahisaman present golden VHS tapes to the directors of the films featured in the Revenge of the Chaffey Review Film Festival.

ROBERTO HERNANDEZ The award-winning Chaffey Review literary magazine hosted its second annual film festival on Saturday, Feb. 1. In addition to serving as a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their talents, the event also celebrated the release of the 11th volume. “We wanted to add film submissions as a way to expand the definition of narrative,” Professor Michelle Dowd said in describing the reasons for starting the festival. With all that the magazine has done to promote literature, visual art, poetry, and music, motion pictures seemed like a logical progression. The festival featured a wide variety of genres and styles, including an animated feature, two music videos, and a documentary. At 6 p.m. the eager crowd began to be seated, leaving few empty seats. “We almost had to start turning people away for fear of creating a fire hazard,” said Mohammad Shahisaman, half jokingly. “We might even need to implement a ticketing system next year. Or move to a bigger

venue, maybe AMC.” That may actually be necessary considering how well-received the event was. The audience responded favorably to the movies shown. Among them, not a single boo or tomato thrown. Among the audience’s favorite films was “Young Adults,” a romantic comedy directed by Anthony Troli. The short was funded on kickstarter, successfully surpassing its modest goal of $1,500 with $1,569. From the first shot, the movie delivers big laughs from the crowd, often drowning out a few lines of spoken dialogue. There were even a few sentimental “awws” during one of the film’s more dramatic moments. The last film shown was a documentary called “Dogtags to Textbooks,” a surprisingly sentimental look at student veterans. The film was directed by Professor Charmaine Phipps. It was partially inspired by Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried,” influencing the director to ask what each veteran carried on their respective campaigns. During some of the interviews, several of the veterans found themselves in tears, recounting heartfelt stories of near death,

friends lost, and even happy times in the service. “Don’t ask me if I ever killed anyone,” several of them responded, when asked what questions one should never ask a veteran. When the final film concluded, all of the directors took to the stage and were each presented with a golden VHS, one of which (allegedly) housed the buddy-stoner comedy “Dude Where’s My Car.” After the screening, a second post-event event took place. Pizza was served, live music was performed and everyone seemed to enjoy the merriment. The two bands that performed were Future Love and Pixikill, both of whom had their music videos featured in the festival. Both were directed by the multi-talented sister duo Pixikill. During the after-party, “Young Adults” was presented with the audience choice award. The 11th volume of the Chaffey Review, which was named the best multi-genre california two-year college literary arts magazine of 2013 by the English Council of California Two-Year Colleges, is now available for purchase.

MICHELLE MENES

Jeremy Law performs on the violin in the theatre lobby before the film festival on Feb. 1.

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Tuesday, February 11 Valentine’s STD Awareness Event ASCC and the Pre-Med Society will host a Valentine’s Day STD Awareness event in the Rancho Quad Thursday, Feb. 6 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.. Stop by for information on avoiding sexually transmitted diseases and Valentine’s Day activities.

Monday, February 17 Holiday The campus will be closed from Friday, Feb. 14 to Monday, Feb, 17 in honor of President’s day.

January 13-March 7

The Bistro At College Park We are pleased to announce The Bistro at College Park will be open on Tuesdays at the Chaffey College Chino Community Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, February 12 Year of the Horse International Students Center is welcoming students to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse. The event will include many fun activities such as caligraphy and lion dancing. Spring Club Rush Interested in joining a club this semester? Chartered clubs will be in the Rancho Cucamonga Campus Center Quad on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. with information on meetings, activities and more.

Tuesday, February 18 College Night Join Brunswick Zone Upland every Tuesday for College night. Unlimited bowling from 9 p.m. to midnight. Show your college ID to save $2. Wednesday, February 19 Farewell Dr. Pinedo Please join us for a cake and punch reception as we bid farewell to Dr. Ciriaco “Cid” Pinedo, Associate Superintendent of Business Services and Economic Development. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. in SSA 227. Thursday, February 20 Join ASCC and students at the Rancho Campus for Coffee Night on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the CAA Lobby.

Thursday, February 13 Black History Month ASCC will host a series of events this month to celebrate Black History Month. Celebrations and activities will be held on Fontana: Feb. 13 noon-1:30 p.m.; Rancho: Feb 19 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.

Mining The Collection Chaffey College, the CAA Student Gallery and (u)ntitled are pleased to present Mining the Collection: Artworks from the Chaffey College Collection, Jan. 13 - March 7 in the CAA Student Gallery. Tuesday, January 21 Unruly The Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art’s spring exhibition Unruly features work by women artists that challenge the parameters of feminine behavior. The exhibition opens Tuesday, Jan. 21 and runs through midMarch. March 3 UC Santa Barbara and UC Berkeley Trip The Transfer Center has announced it’s 2014 trip to Northern California. Students will be visiting UC Santa Barbara and UC Berkeley on March 18 and 19.Transportation and lodging will be provided. For additional information, contact the Transfer Center. Applications must be submitted to the Transfer Center by 7 p.m. on Monday, March 3. Sponsored by EOPS, ASCC and Student Activities.

Food Pantry Student Activities and ASCC will once again offer a Food Pantry. The first distribution of spring semester will be Feb. 13 on the Rancho Campus beginning at 1 p.m. (while supplies last). If you are able to donate food to your fellow students, Student Activities is accepting donations of non-perishable items and grocery store gift cards.

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The ASCC campus council continues to work hard serving the students of Chaffey College. During the month of February, ASCC is celebrating Black History Month like never before. ASCC will be serving soul food for lunch at all three campuses. Chino - Feb. 6, Fontana - Feb. 13, and the Poetry Slam at Rancho on Feb. 19. ASCC Senator Daisy Serrato represents Chaffey Students for Region IX of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC). Daisy works hard working with community college students all over the state of California to find new ways to serve the 2.4 million California community college students. Elections for the 2014-2015 ASCC will begin in March. Those interested in running should stop by the Student Activities office for more information.

Crime Log Jan. 13 — Petty Theft: Bldg/ Vehicle/etc Jan. 14 — VC - Revoked/ Suspended license Jan. 15 — Vandalism: Deface Property Jan. 15 — Hit and Run property damage only Jan. 16 — Stolen Vehicle Jan. 21 — Disorderly Conduct:alcohol Jan. 21 — Petty Theft: Bldg/ Vehicle/ etc Jan. 21 — Disturbance Jan. 22 — Stalking Jan. 24 — Spousal Abuse Jan. 30 — Petty Theft: Bldg/ Vehicle/ etc. Feb. 02 —Outside Warrant/ Misdemeanor

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Opinions

Feb 10, 2014

The Remix: When it crosses to plagiarism Lacking

ILLUSTRATION BY KIRK MCCONNELL JOSHUA ARNAO When the name Shia Labeouf gets mentioned we immediately think of “Even Stevens,” “Transformers” or that “Indiana Jones” movie we would all like to forget. Now the actor/writer/director has a new title falling him around. That title is plagiarist. On May 8, 2012, Labeouf had his short film, “HowardCantour.com,” screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews. A week later the film was uploaded

to popular video sharing site, Vimeo, leading to more views and more praise. Everything seemed to going Labeouf’s way until a Twitter user named John Gholson started noticing similarities between “HowardCantour.com” and a comic strip written by Daniel Clowes. Following complaints from Clowes, his publisher, and Twitter the film was taken down on Vimeo hours after its online debut. This was followed the next day by a sincere and well worded apology from Labeouf. This is the part of the story where we all think, “man, that was dumb but at least

he apologized” and move on. Labeouf it seems, like many of his characters, isn’t one to play by conventional rules though. After his apology hit the Internet, it was discovered that the apology had been plagiarized off a Yahoo! answers page. Plagiarism is wrong. Stealing someone else’s hard work and masquerading it around as your own is insulting and invasive in a way few things beside it are. One could easily write about the lack of character displayed by Labeouf but it would ultimately be futile. We love the remix. Even in the case of a good cover song where the lyrics stay the same we applaud the reimagining of the musical score. The problem presented by Labeouf doesn’t lay in the plagiarism but rather in the way the plagiarized content was expressed. It wasn’t a retelling of a classic story. It was the telling of the same story in a new medium. Originality matters. Remix artists like “Girl Talk” make music by using nothing but samples from other artists. They do not create the sounds but rather reimagine them in a way that brings some new and creative and powerful.What started as a case of absolute plagiarism for Labeouf has transformed into something more. His continued use of other peoples words in the form of a film or the subsequent apologies that have followed raise interesting questions about the Internet-driven world we live in and also actual amount of ownership we have over the things we write. Sometimes life is stranger than fiction and it leaves us all scratching our heads. Plagiarism stands against everything art is about and yet things like the remix elevate plagiarism to something new and all together unique. The resolution to all of this isn’t found in the remix itself but the one who spins it into motion. The amount of skill that goes into defining and creating a sample is unique and to be cherished. Cherished as long as it carries integrity. There still has to be honor amongst thieves.

lights, dangerous nights KARLA ORTEGA Due to the lack of lighting at night, dangerous things can happen at Chaffey campus. Some students are scared to go on their breaks due to the lighting. On the first day of spring semester Professor Brian Weed made everyone in his class make a new contact for the Chaffey’s police number. “Not only do I not feel safe as much as I could feel, it can also be a safety hazard dealing with steps and stairs,” Weed said. He said that it needs to be bright enough so any suspicious activity can be seen. Becasue it’s dark in the theatre area, there could be some suspicious activity happening. The lighting has only changed slightly from last year’s, but students may still have trouble with almost no light. “This campus should look less scary and more vivid with more lights so we can all see things better,” Mikayla Thayer, criminal justice major, said. “I almost fell into this hole that was in the direction I was walking to and my eyes were barely adjusting to the darkness. I quickly moved to not fall into that scary hole in the ground. If I wasn’t quick enough I probably would have been there all night,” Cassandra Moore, photography major,said.

Students who feel unsafe at night should not hesitate to call campus police at 911. Whether it’s walking alone or seeing something suspicious, campus police is always there to help, If anything, find the bright blue emergency lamp all around campus.

First Person

Outside scams trap new and naive students JODIE MUNOZ

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New students can be naive when it comes to finding stuff at affordable prices, especially since many are shopping within a budget. Lookingout for the cheaper and better deals is almost necessary. Sometimes, the worst happens, and this is a truelife scenario in which students jump toward a deal, only to be greatly deceived. Upon arriving at Chaffey last semester, I, like many, did not know immediately what to expect. Vendors were trying to grab everyone’s attention. A few were selling food, others were trying to gain members for an organization or group. Nothing really caught my attention, until a man with a clipboard approached. He rambled about a great

deal he had to offer involving many extreme outdoor activities such as snowboarding, kayaking, surfing and most importantly, skydiving. Skydiving prices couldn’t be cheap, but the man only asked for $100. It was quite the deal. All he needed was my credit card information and it was a done deal. After a form and few signatures later, it was all set. I thanked him as I left. Later in class, I read the reviews. I came to realize immediately that everything was too good to be true, because it was: it was all a scam. One line even clearly stated “this is a scam for college students.” I immediately after class, I searched for the guy who sold it to me after class, hoping he would still be outside somewhere, and he was still there. After confronting the man about his company, the reviews, and the general dissatisfaction, I demanded

the contract be voided. To his credit, he marked my contract with a large black “X” and the word “VOID.” He assured that there was nothing to worry about because nothing was submitted. A couple days later my bank statement came in, and I was $100 poorer. He never cancelled my contract. Help was out-of-reach at this point, and I only had myself to blame. It’s easy for students to fall for cheap promotions, especially if it’s for something we are genuinely interested in. There isn’t simply one way to fall into these traps, and students should be careful, because at the end of the day, we end up being the suckers in college losing money we that probably don’t have to begin with.

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Alden, Bernstein school audiences with jazz guitar ROBERTO HERNANDEZ HANAJUN CHUNG

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Jan. 24 was a cool night for jazz guitar enthusiasts. At 8 p.m.. in CAE-108, Chaffey College Center for the Arts and Professor Brandon Bernstein, brought in master guitarists Howard Alden to perform an intimate session for students, staff and other fans. Both simply paired a hollowbody electric guitar with an acoustic tube-amp and no rhythm section behind them. Without much introduction, the show commenced a bossanova-type rhythm that allowed either player to lead or harmonize with, and in some cases, both. The sound projected properly, until one amp suddenly went dead, prompting both guitarists to do what jazz musicians do best: improvise. What audiences heard was some of the slickest, fastest and meticulous playing.

When the men finally spoke after their second song, Dr. Bernstein made quick introductions, before opening the floor to a Qand-A, prompting questions of Alden’s origins. “Because jazz musicians make a lot of money,” said Alden, prompting a laugh before going into his upbringing with a banjo as a child, before moving on to the guitar. Cinephiles were in for a treat, since Alden also provided an anecdote of his time training Sean Penn on Woody Allen’s 1999 film “Sweet and Lowdown.” Following the story, the pair performed “I’ll See you in My Dreams” from the film’s official soundtrack. “Howard has always been my musical hero,” said Bernstein before finally leading into the last couple of songs entitled “Moon River” and “Lenny’s Pennies.” Prior to the event, Bernstien talked about his famous guest. “Howard Alden is one of the

top virtuoso jazz guitarists today,” he said. Alden has made a name for himself as one of the best jazz guitarists since the late 1980s. He’s garnered many awards including “Best Emerging Guitar Talent” from JazzTimes and Down Beat Magazine’s “Talent Deserving Wider Recognition” award in ‘92, ‘93, ‘95, and ‘96. “He has one of the fastest picking techniques of any modern jazz guitarist,” Bernstein said. “He’s a genius.” Bernstein recieved his doctorate in Jazz Performance from the University of California at the tender age of 28. He’s performed internationally, including areas such as Montreal, Columbia and New York. He is currently an adjunct professor at Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles, Pasadena City College, and Chaffey College.

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‘Generation of War’ Documentary Free Screening BREE PETERSON Chaffey College will host a free screening of the film “Generation of War,” a collaboration between director Louise Salter, artist Johann Andersson and Vietnam veteran Ted Haler. In the film, Haler describes his war experience while Andersson paints a portrait of him. Haler has been an active speaker for veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. Aside from lecturing, he has written a poem called “First Tour,” about the fear and the duty that young troops felt at their time of deployment. The screening will take place on Feb. 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CAA-211. The One Book, One College program sponsors this event. A discussion will follow the screening, with possibly an opportunity for Q-and-A.

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Feb 10, 2014

Love on a budget: top 5 low-cost Valentine’s Date ideas NESHA DICKSON With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s no wonder why students who are juggling school, work, and a relationships are all in a frenzy over their finances. “Dating is definitely more difficult in college. Paying for books and gas is hard enough, especially if you don’t receive financial aid” said Gerrett Walker, communications, who is attending Chaffey with his girlfriend of three years. Being in love can get expensive, especially with for a full-time student. But the most romantic holiday of the year comes with certain expectations from significant others. Student or no student, that special someone will want to be wined and dined for Valentine’s Day. Luckily, being a student at Chaffey College has its advantages that could come in handy for couples on Feb. 14. Thanks to the discount card offered by the Associated Students of Chaffey College (ASCC), there are several discounts listed below that are offered exclusively to Chaffey students and staff members that can make for terrific date ideas this Valentine’s Day.

5. Dinner and Arcade Games Head over to Dave & Busters in Ontario, to enjoy a laid-back evening filled with great food and games. Students receive a 10 percent discount off food and non-alcoholic beverages. 4021 Mills Circle. Ontario 4. Go Bowling Brunswick Deer Creek Lanes in Rancho Cucamonga, offers “buy one, get one free games” of bowling. (Limit 3 free games). 7930 Haven Ave. Rancho Cucamonga 3. See a Comedy Show For the couple with a sense of humor, this is the date for you. Believe it or not, Ontario Improv Comedy club offers students $5 admission to nonspecial events. 4555 Mills Circle. Ontario

1. Catch a Movie What could be more classic than seeing a romance flick with the one you love? Terra Vista 6 Cinemas in Rancho Cucamonga has the cheapest ticket prices in town. General admission for matinees are only $5. Evening shows are $7. 10701 Town Center Dr. Rancho Cucamonga

2. Go Ice Skating Center Ice Arena in Ontario, is the perfect setting for a romantic date. Skate rentals are free with paid admission during public hours. 201 S. Plum St. Ontario

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Relationships, or how I stopped caring about sex and really gave a damn

CHARMAINE TROY EUGENE JONES Listen guys, we’ve all been exposed to the media flooding our sensory inputs with portrayals of the smooth, debonair alpha male. A man who always has a witty remark, a nice smile and a simple gesture that can make the most unapproachable, attractive woman swoon with childish glee at its very mention. That man doesn’t exist. This is not to imply in any way that women are to be objectified, or looked upon as some sort of a prize that the best man can win. It’s simply to show how to speak to a person one may be interested in. Nursing major Moriah Smith was approached by a male student on campus, who had no intention in getting to know

intentions of objectifying her, she will be immediately turned off to even the most innocent of conversations. Howeve,r if she is approached as a respected human being—with a clear intent of simply getting to know her better because she is intriguing—then she will almost always be more receptive to who is approaching. Communications major Claire Lee Kim, major, believes that maturity and compatibility are key in establishing a connection with another person. “He needs to show that he is an adult,” Kim said. “That comes with having proper hygiene, havILLUSTRATION BY KIRK MCCONNELL ing his own specific style, and just generally her in any way. He didn’t even ask for her being his own person. name, instead continually referring to her Honestly, I’m into someone who can teach as “baby” through the entirety of their brief me something.” conversation. It seems that women have a far more ma“I was just doing my homework by my- ture stance on getting to know their partner, self,” Smith said, “and this dude just came whereas most men seem to care more about up to me and called me baby. His friends superficiality. were watching, and I knew right away that However, it’s not a lost endeavor. Nuthis was just some sort of game to him.” trition major Gianni Marasco has a mature Guys tend to make spectacles of young, stance on getting to know a woman. attractive women when they are unable to “I like a strong-minded woman, an extroapproach them with confidence. Using their vert, someone who stands out in a crowd,” friends as some sort of childish support sys- Marasco said, “If she is like-minded—or tem, the are completely oblivious to the fact can have an intellectual conversation with that they look like boys as opposed to men, me about something like free market econowhich is not something that a respectable mies, or neuroscience—then I’m sold comwoman would want to deal with. pletely.” First impressions are key. If a woman Be honest, open and confident when apis approached by someone who has clear proaching someone. If they are interested,

conversation will ensue. Don’t be discouraged, Valentine’s Day is a just around the corner. Make it special. Do something unexpected. Keep things interesting. If theres no one to spend it with, find someone. Tis’ the season for the approach. Now get out there and make someone proud!

Students interviewd for this story commonly referred hree traits in looking for a perspective date: Confidence. Most women want someone who is comfortable in his or her own skin, but not someone whose confidence becomes condescending. Humor. One doesn’t have to be the funniest person. If he or she can be the life of a witty conversation, then that person becomes that much more attractive. Creepiness. It’s a major turn off. Here’s an example: A woman number is given, it is not so that the recipient can be harassed every couple of hours with texts or messages saying, “hi” or ‘what are you doing’ or even worse “when am I going to see you.”

Reviews

Feb 10, 2014

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‘Labor Day’ disappoints for this year’s Valentine’s Day

Kate Winslet (front), Josh Brolin (back) and Gattlin Griffith (back-right) in “Labor Day.”

NESHA DICKSON Word to the wise. Do not waste money on this film. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, “Labor Day” would be arguable the biggest upset to any couple hoping to experience a compelling romance. Prior to the debut of “Labor Day,” the trailer conveyed a passionate Bonnie and Clyde-esque must see flick, equal part romance and part thriller. Unfortunately, the final product is completely bland and lacks the captivating story or narrative indicative of a romantic film.

Based on the novel by Joyce Maynard, the film is set in 1987 New Hampshire at the beginning of Labor day weekend. Shortly after a long, albeit picturesque credits intro we are introduced to Henry Wheeler via audible narration. The voice is instantly recognizable as Tobey McGuire (“Spiderman,” “The Great Gatsby”), who is playing Adult Henry Wheeler. Young 13-year old Henry is portrayed by Gattlin Griffith (“Green Lantern,” “Changeling”). As the story unfolds, Adult Henry continues to tell his childhood story

of taking care of his depressed mother Adele Wheeler, played by Kate Winslet (“Titanic,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”). The script wastes no time thickening the plot. It’s barely ten minutes into the film before the audience is introduced to Frank Chambers played by Josh Brolin (“Men in Black 3,” “No Country for Old Men”). Frank is a fugitive on the run who convinces Henry and Adele to take him into their home. From there, the plot continues to build. At first it seems as if the film is preparing to take flight once Chambers is introduced to the story, but sadly the fugitive conning an innocent family to act as his accomplices is one of the few exciting things to happen in the film. Time spans over a course of three days, which is honestly how long it seems like the audience is watching it, making it the longest 111 minutes one would ever have to endure. In that three days we watch as Adele and Frank start grow fond of one another and blandly fall deeply in love. Chemistry wise, Winslet and Brolin portray a more realistic love story. That being said, while the performances are believable and easily relatable, it lacked the conceptualized romantic flare that the world has come to expect from the romance genre. To their credit, both Winslet and Brolin gave decent performances given the script they had to work with. It is difficult enough accepting the fact that hardly anyone writes an original screenplay these days—being derived from books or remaking an older film— but if a director is going to create a film depiction of a novel, it’s not too much to ask to be certain

the story is compelling enough to portray on screen and not just on paper. Director Jason Reitman, known for directing films like “Juno” and “Thank You For Smoking,” is clearly out of his creative element in taking on this challenge. He attempts to make the story more dynamic by telling the separate stories of the three main characters and having them tie into the central storyline. He portrays Adele’s and Frank’s story through a series of inconsecutive flashbacks all while displaying Henry’s story through his everyday struggles. Gattlin Griffith delivers a great performance as a mature young boy doing his best to protect his mother while dealing with his own coming of age curiosities of the opposite sex. While Griffith’s performance was impressive, his internal story seemed misplaced with the overall storyline. Several sex talks and innuendos were displayed as if they were supposed to be some type of quasi-comic relief to the story, which probably panned out well in the book, but unfortunately it just made for some very awkward scenes. Fellow Kate Winslet fans had high expectations for “Labor Day,” but sadly it was nothing short of dissapointing. The Good: Few endearing moments. Heartwarming finale. The Bad: Lacking in romance and thrills. The Weird: Maika Monroe plays Henry’s love interest Mandy well. Her charater, however, is totally irrelevent to the plot and overall story. Overall: C-

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In January, studios normally release crap. Most critics will spend this month catching up on the prestigious Academy-recognized films. When a film like “Ride Along” gets released Jan. 17 and stays number one consecutively at the box office for three weeks, it draws attention. However, its box-office triumphs are not due to the film’s success in comedy and action, but rather its secret weapon in casting: Kevin Hart. While advertised as another buddy-cop comedy, audiences will remember Hart’s character Ben above all else. Rapper-turnedactor Ice Cube does a fine job as the angry, straight cop James who wants to deter Ben in joining the police squad, as well as the disapproving older brother for Ben’s fiance. The setup is interesting, and at 99 minutes, teases an episodic adventure on this horrific ride along devised by James. The film instead tries to incorporate the subplot into the main story-line through Hart’s character, which is fine, only if the film had an interesting central mystery. The action is fair, standard car chases, shootouts and fights in between the jokes, all equally bland as the next.

But the true star of the film is Hart. His antics make the film worth watching. It’s hard not to appreciate the man for his physicalityon top rapid-fire. It’s the manic delivery that’s present in his other comedies. There’s a moment partway through the film that Hart pretends to be someone else, and you see why it’s his film. It’s a scene that’s equally tense and fun to watch, all due to Hart’s talent and charisma. His co-star Ice Cube can pretty much play this role in his sleep at this point, repeating essentially what he did in films such as “All About the Benjamins” or “21 Jump Street.” But he does it well and Ice Cube plays well off of Hart. Seeing the two together is actually reminiscent of his pairing with Chris Tucker on “Friday,” with Hart bringing his own comedic sensibility. Despite the fun performances, “Ride Along” can’t shake its mediocre procedural. The reveal is predictable and the plot relies heavily on luck and coincidence to make the attempt at really keeping its main characters onscreen together. A sequel is already being written, so fans should expect to see these characters back in action again. Overall: C+

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Feb 10, 2014

Pape Seck has comes a long way to give back

MICHELLE MENES

Pape Autonume Seck waits for the whistle at Chaffey’s home game against College of the Desert on Feb. 6

CHRISTOPHER MCMAHAN Getting assimilated with another culture is difficult, especially in America. Nobody would know that better than basketball center Pap Seck, 20, an international business major. Seck, who is from Senegal, has been attending Chaffey for the past two years. He enjoys a good relationship with his team-

mates and fellow students, but it wasn’t always like that. “Once in a tournament in high school, a defender called me African English,” Seck said, referring to his accent. That was one instance. Seck said that now his teammates help him constantly, even though he admitted that they still tease him about his accent once in a while. Seck also said that learning English was probably the toughest part in moving to America, besides leaving his family. His fa-

Super Bowl XLVIII predictions By the time this article is read, the Super Bowl would;ve already paseed with another memorable game between the Seattle Seahawks and The Denver Broncos. While the Breeze plans on releasing a more in-depth story regarding the game. Until then, here is an interesting look at the proccess and reasoning used by the Sport’s Desk in predicting the winner.

DYLAN BARNES ROBERT SCHMITT The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event in America. This year’s game, Super Bowl 48, is poised to be one of the most hyped in recent memory. After 17 grueling weeks of regular season play and another three intense weeks of postseason games, the dust has finally settled. The two remaining teams are the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks. They will face off at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey on Feb. 2. The Broncos have had the number one offense in the NFL all year, greatly attributed to their quarterback Peyton Manning’s historic season. Manning re-wrote the record books in 2013-2014 with 55 touchdown passes and 5,477 passing yards, virtually assuring himself his fifth MVP award. Despite their quarterback having arguably the greatest individual season in NFL history, Denver will have to get in the trenches with a talented and gritty Seattle defense. The Seahawks’ defense was ranked first in the league in pass defense, total defense

and scoring defense during the regular season. They also have themselves a young, athletic quarterback in Russell Wilson, whom many consider poised beyond his years. Eyes will also be on the controversial, yet extremely talented Seattle corner Richard Sherman, after his eccentric postgame interview after the NFC title game. That is what makes this Super Bowl so compelling for football fans. A battle of the league’s best offense and the league’s best defense. The weather will also play a factor in Sunday’s game, as it will most likely be the coldest Super Bowl in history. With the big game just around the corner, students all over campus have been buzzing with predictions. According to a recent poll, the majority of Chaffey students believe Peyton Manning will lead the Denver Broncos to victory. The Seattle Seahawks received 26% of the vote, while the majority 74% of students that were asked are leaning towards the Broncos. Denver is looking to win its third Super Bowl in franchise history, while Seattle hopes to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy for the first time in franchise history this Sunday.

ther just passed away a few weeks ago after losing his sister last year. Seck uses Skype to stay in touch with his mom on a regular basis, who is always more concentrated on his classes than anything basketball-related. Just like being away from his family and getting assimilated with American culture, playing basketball took Seck some time getting used to. While he was living in Senegal, he would mainly play soccer, before his brother and his friend got him interested in basketball. Seck pointed to a few more inspirations as well. “I like the way Keven Durant and Kobe Bryant play,” Seck said. “Its not just about basketball, but the way they play the game.” Seck also said that he loved watching highlights of Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time. However, it’s more than just basketball for Seck. His dream is to return to his home country and inspire the kids the same way he was inspired by Durant, Bryant and Jordan. “My first goal was to make money and help the people of my country,” he said. “To help kids realize their dreams.” For Seck, becoming a professional basketball player would be great, but admits there is one thing more important to him. “The most important thing is not to play basketball, but to get my education,” he said. There’s a lot Seck could do with a international business degree, but pointed to a career in the NBA or NFL as his preferred choices. “Anything’s possible,” Seck said.

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Chaffey College Hustlin’ Panthers stop Roadrunners early into game JOYCE MUNOZ The Chaffey Hustlin’ Panthers basketball team won yet another home game against College of the Desert Roadrunners on Feb. 5. The win almost seemed sealed as the night was filled with clean 3-pointers with almost every free-throw by CHP padding up the score. That isn’t to say that COD failed to put up a fight, as few fouls and some committed plays were attempted by the Roadrunners. But in the end, it was not an obstacle for the Panthers. The win almost seemed to be guaranteed as the game went on. Chaffey was up five points at end of first quarter, a good start with a 36 - 31 lead. By the fourth quarter, the CHP were up 20, with the game ending 79-59. The Panthers came in strong and finished even stronger, not only winning the game, but making the crowd go wild.

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Guard John Williams goes for a lay-up at Chaffey’s Home game against College of the Desert on Feb. 6

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error by McGrath to load the bases. Back to back singles by Mason Shiflett and Louis Johnson drove in two runs. Schoenfield followed with a sacrifice that drove in their third run of the inning, the most of any inning in the game. The Chaffey Panthers will look to emulate the formula of this game throughout the season as the try and capture their first Foothill Conference title since 2010. Here are some upcoming games: Feb. 13 vs. Southwestern - Noon Feb. 14 vs. Saddleback - 2 p.m. Feb. 25 vs. Desert - 2 p.m. Feb. 27 vs. LA Harbor - 2 p.m.

David Kretschmar winds up to pitch against Golden West College at the Panther’s home game on Feb. 4.

ROBERT SCHMITT The Panthers played their first home game of the season against the Golden West Rustlers, a rematch of a Jan. 29 game Chaffey lost, 5-2. This game was the first win of the young season for Panther baseball and also handed Golden West their first loss of the season with a score of 6-3. Chaffey continued its streak of solid run production that had produced no victories before the matinee match-up on Feb. 4. Backed by a great game defensively, David Kretschmar threw six innings and only allowed one run off six hits. Kretschmar was roughed in the first

meeting of these two teams, giving up only six hits in three innings and allowing five runs. The 6’ 6” righty from Diamond Ranch got the better of the Rustlers the second time around. The second inning was the only time Golden West was able to get to Kretschmar and that was on a two-out RBI double by Conner Larson. Kretschmar let his defense behind him take over from that point on. The third and fourth innings ended in double plays and another Rustler effort was thwarted in the sixth with a double play ball after the lead off batter got on. Along with timely ground balls, he did

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a lot of damage on his own by striking out eight batters. Chaffey has had only six extra base hits all year, two of them in the first inning of Rustler starting pitcher Quentin McGrath. Tyler Schoenfeld ripped a two out double which was followed by an RBI double by first baseman Edgar Pena. The fourth inning was more of a microcosm of how the Panthers have been able to put up high run totals with low slugging numbers. Isaiah Delsi started off the inning with a single followed by a hard fought walk by Trevor Williams. An attempted sacrifice bunt by shortstop Jake Gallaway forced an

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Trevor Williams takes a swing against a pitch by Golden West College at the Panther’s home win on Feb. 4.

Lady Panthers snatch victory with determined communication SADIE GRIFFITH The team that steals together, stays together. On Wednesday Feb. 5, the Lady Panthers basketball team conquered again. But it was not without overcoming obstacles. Having seven more wins than College of the Desert, this game seemed as though it would be in the bag, but it was not. Although the women won 65-54, it was close every minute of the game until the very last. It was clear that the Chaffey defense was drastically better than the women from COD, with more than over a dozen turnovers and steals by the Panthers. “We have learned how to communicate with each other,” said Trencia Bartlett, shooting guard. This was very obvious in their extensive “man to man” defense and in the amount of trust they have in passing the ball to one another. At the end of the first half the score was separated by a single point, and it remained this way, the score jumping from one team to another. Although the College of the Desert had more than a mediocre offense, the Panthers had an amazing full court press defensive

skills that led to countless steals and points. “We understand each other as teammates and as people,” Bartlett said. “We treat each other with respect and everything works out.” The skill that these women had on the court was obvious, but it was the way they acted towards each other in timeouts and when speaking to one another that proved that they are a cohesive team. Now with the score tied at 54-54 and the score board reading 1:59 in the last half these ladies knew they had to trust each other to pull out yet another win. Then, all of a sudden, the lady panthers were fouled. The two free throws were scored and the Lady Panthers were now ahead. Angered by the clock reading 1:08, the opposing team fouled not once, not twice, but four more times, resulting in a secure win for the Panthers. As if this weren’t enough, before the women from College of the Desert could make their last shot of the game, the ball was stolen once again with 17.5 seconds left on the clock. The Lady Panthers had officially shut out the opposition and added another “W” to their record for the season.

Come Support The Lady Panthers at these upcoming games: Feb. 8 - Rio Hondo (away @Rio Hondo) - 1 p.m. Feb. 12 - Victor Valley (home) - 5 p.m. Feb. 19 - San Bernardino (away) - 5 p.m. Feb. 22 - Barstow (home) - 1 p.m.

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Cierra Miles, point-guard, goes for a jump shot against College of the Desert’s defense at Chaffey’s home game on Feb. 5.

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Point-guard Raven Dixon breaks away to the basket in Chaffey’s home game against College of the Desert on Feb. 6.