Volume 24, Issue 14 (April 14, 2014) by The Breeze Paper

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014 + VOLU M E 24. IS S U E 14

NEWS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Students prepare for Spring dance event

Street art continued: Graffiti meets the law

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Alumni dinner honors all stars JOSE REYES Jazz music was playing, people were talking and everyone was waiting to see the new honorees of Chaffey's Alumni of the Year and the Athletic Hall of Fame on April 3. Director of Alumni Relations Nick Nazarian began the night by welcoming all those who came to share the special night with the honorees and then allowed the guests to enjoy their dinner that came with a ticket to the event. After dinner, Superintendent Dr. Henry Shannon started off the presentations. "We are Panthers," Shannon said, "and we are world class." Next Susan Ovitt, Chaffey College Foundation president, spoke. "A proud alumni of the year recipient myself," Ovitt said. "This night shows how much students can achieve no matter where they come from." The award ceremony began with Al Boilng, city manager of Ontario. He still volunteers in the local community service. "I am honored and humbled to recive this award," Boiling said, "and I want to thank all those who helped me reach where I am today." Megan Tandy, a model and actress, who is currently playing Braeden on MTV's "Teen Wolf" and running her own community program "Girl Talk," said she was thankful to receive the college acknowledgement. "This award was unexpected and I'd like to thank Chaffey for this honor," Tandy said. She ended her comments with her motto: " Believe it. Conceive it. Achieve it."

The last honoree was Hobart "Hobie" Alter, founder of Hobie Co. and developer of the Hobie Cat. The "grandaddy of skateboarding" died on March 29, just days before the ceremony. His son Hobart Alter spoke on his behalf. "Hobie was a hard worker," his son said. "He had a positive attitude and was a good salesman. I will miss my father." After the moment of silence for Hobie, Carl Beach, Chaffey's Athletic Director, came on to speak about how the teams did this year at the honor the Hall of Fame inductees. "The coaching staff are they key to success," Beach said, "and that this hall of fame is special since I know them all personally." The first induction was Prentice Harris, assistant coach to Chaffey's basketball team. "I had to think back about my career to come up here," Harris said " I would like to thank Chaffey for the second chance and God being his inspiration." The next inductee was Bob Stangel, head football coach at Mt. San Jacinto College. "My wife is nearly blind and deaf yet she is still here supporting me," Stangel said. "I have been honored to have great friends, great family and great athletes." The final inductee was Chris Stephens, a psychology teacher at Los Osos High School. Stephens led the Lady Grizzlies for season making five CIF appearances. "I had to go back and look at all the success I had," Stephens said, "but I'm only a small part since so many have helped me."

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Former Miss California and actress Megan Tandy accepts the award as one of Chaffey’s Alumni of the Year from director of Alumni Relations Nick Nazarian.

Support the Automotive Club ANTHONY TEMM

ERIC DINIELLI

Prentice Harris, an Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, accepts congratulations from Nick Nazarian, director of Alumni Relations.

In an attempt to stay current with advancing auto technology, Chaffey has teamed up with Toyota Financial Services to help raise enough money to obtain a car. The automotive class, run by Sherm Taylor, is pushing to get their first Toyota Prius Hybrid so they can teach a hands on Hybrid Vehicle course in the fall. “It’s our movement to go out there and stay current,” Taylor said. “This one’s important to us. It is imperative that our students are subject to hands on training for the proper inspection, testing and repair of these vehicles.” “The goal is to raise approximately $12,000 by the end of April. As of April 8 the Auto class has reached 25 percent of its goal with $3,100 dollars raised. Taylor said that no amount is too small. Persons interested in helping the automotive program can donate at www.crowdtilt. com/campaigns/help-chaffey-college-students-go-green-forgood

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Dr. Henry Shannon presents Birgit Monks, director of the Child Development Center, with a proclamation in honor of The National Week of the Young Child on April 9.

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Other Events

Tuesday, April 15

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Ongoing

GradFest - Class of 2014 Celebrate the start of graduation season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rancho Cucamonga campus, Student Activities quad. Pick up your cap, gown, sash, and tassel. For more information visit www.chaffey.edu/gradfest.

Student Invitational 2014 - Panel Discussion A panel discussion with the artist of the 37th annual Student Invitational will be held at 5 p.m. in the Wignall Museum.

Student Invitational 2014 The college and the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art proudly presents the 37th annual juried exhibition featuring college student artists from April 17-May 15. Reception for the artist will be on April 15 from 6-8 p.m. A panel discussion with the artist will be on Tuesday, April 22 at 5 p.m.

EOPS Applications EOPS will be accepting applications for the fall 2014 semester starting 9 a.m. Please note, applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis!

Wednesday, April 16 Faculty Lecture, Flex Day - No Classes Flex Day is April 16. No Classes will be held. The Faculty Lecturer of the Year Joann Eisberg, professor of Astronomy, will discuss “Are We Alone in the Universe? The Search for Another Earth” at 9:45-11 a.m. in the theater. Disscussion to follow from 11 a.m. to noon in the Center of the Arts (CAA) room 211.

Thursday, April 17

Wednesday, April 23 Stressed?? Find Relief by Coming to Pie Your Professor! Help the college Miracle Marchers raise money for the March of Dimes by pieing professors and staff in the quad from, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to March of Dimes.

Thursday, April 24

Transfer Fair Join the Transfer Center with their spring Transfer Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m in the Student Activities quad. At least 40 representatives from UC, CSU, private, and out -of-state campuses. For more information, contact the Transfer Center at 909-652-6233.

Intersection The School of Visual and Performing Arts presents “Intersection,” the college dance concert by the artistic director Michelle Jenkins which is choreographed by faculty, students choreographers, and guest professionals. The concert celebrates the diversity of dancce with a dynamic mix of modern, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop. musical theater, and ballroom. Join them for this high-powered, exciting performance in the college theater on Friday to SaturdayMay 1-3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 and available at the bookstore or online box office at www.chaffey.edu/theater_tickets.

Food Pantry Student Activities and ASCC will offer a food pantry. Student Activities is accepting donations of non-perishable items and grocery store gift cards. The final distribution will be at the Rancho Campus beginning at 1 p.m. (while supplies last).

Friday, April 18 Applicaton for Graduation and Certificates Non-Ceremony Participants Today is the last day to apply for graduation and certificates for non-ceremony participants. For more information contact the Counseling Department at 909-652-6200.

ASCC Announcements Congratulations to the winners of 2014 ASCC Elections. After a total of 838 ballots were cast, here are the results: President/Student Trustee Nima Moravedje-Torbaty Vice President Carlotta Bohon (Incumbent) Commissioner of Inter-Club Council Chris Heidl Senators Logan Graham (Incumbent) Sean Lewis Miguel Perez Marlyn Ruiz Audi Sinaga

Crime Log Mar. 13 - Vandalism less than $400 Mar. 13 - Recovered Stolen Vehicle Mar. 14 - Vandalism: Damage other’s Property Mar. 14 - Vandalism less than $400. Deface Prop. Mar. 25 - Vandalism less than $400. Mar. 27 - Petty Theft: Building/Vehicle/etc. Mar. 28 - Vandalism: Deface Property Apr. 1 - Theft of Vehicle Part Apr. 2 - Vandalism: Deface Property Apr. 3 - Vandalism: Deface Property Apr. 3 - Vandalism less than $400. Apr. 4 - Vandalism: Deface Property Apr. 7 - Petty Theft: Building/Vehicle/etc Apr. 8 - Petty Theft: Building/Vehicle/etc Apr. 9 - Stay on Campus W/O Consent.

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Opinion

April 14, 2014

(Dis)Connectivity in an interconnected world JOSHUA ARNAO In an age of privacy concerns and digital right infringement concerns it is easy to get lost of a sea of paranoia and fear. The idea of “Big Brother,” an all seeing, all knowing, all controlling power invading all aspects of daily life has been a popular movie and book theme for as long as the mediums have been around. It all has to be connected. The government has to know everything, and someone has to be in control. Control is scary and yet somehow needed. The internet is full of intelligent, well thought out arguments on why credit card use could be bad as it allows organizations to create databases of where you visit and how you interact economically. There are some really good cases made for destroying your cell phone and running from the internet as well. Google may be the devil, but that devil is one we all need, and want. Movies like “Enemy of the State,” “The Bourne Identity,” “Minority Report,” and even “The Truman Show” have imbedded an idea that is hard to shake. Someone is always watching, and they know everything. The stronger certain groups push this idea, bordering on the edge of educating and fear inciting, certain things happen in life that shake the delicate balance these ideas thrive upon.

ILLUSTRATION BY KIRK MCCONNELL

Moments before explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 there were literally thousands of cameras focused on race. Be it television, cell phone or camcorder they were there and they were watching. Before moving forward it needs to be said the Boston Police Department and the other organizations helping went above and beyond in seeking justice for the 3 killed and the estimated 240 plus who were injured. With that said it still took 3 days to release pictures of the suspects. It also required the shutdown of a large metropolitan city, a car chase involving a stolen car equipped with GPS, a shoot-out and some plain ole dumb luck to bring it all to an end.

Veg-head adventures:

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Features editor Bree Peterson would like to introduce the first of many pieces on the topic of vegetarianism from the perspective of someone who’s new to the practice. Here is a personal, first-person perspective of someone looking for an alternative diet.

It’s been about a month since I decided to trade a carnivorous diet for a guilt-free one. It’s been a hard month. I’ve been eating tofu and veggie protein substitutes in almost every meal, so the transition has been a little easier. That being said, the other day I accidentally ate some chicken nuggets. I know what you’re thinking, “Did they accidentally fall in your mouth?” and the answer is no. I simply forgot. To any strong vegan or vegetarian, it would seem ridiculous that one could forget about their dietary restrictions. But I did. I’ve eaten meat at least twice a day every day of my life, so it’s to be expected that I make a few mistakes. I was at the convenience store inside of Union Station in L.A., the store where the “fresh” food looks like it’s been sitting under that lamp for a good six months. My friend got 10 nuggets for the both of us to share. 15 minutes later and three nuggets in, it hit me like a subway car: chicken nuggets are made of chicken. I tried and failed at vegetarianism in the past. Not having any culinary experience, it was difficult to thrive on a diet of pasta and processed food. Naturally, I was back to my meat-eating ways. But these days it’s easier than it’s ever been to stay to the desired regimen.

Almost every grocery store has a small section dedicated to vegans, vegetarians, and people who don’t eat gluten. Many find it hard to believe that in a faithfully carnivorous part of California, there are few if any options for a veg-head. But living in the age of information, recipes are readily available 24/7 for those who need a little boost. For a quick and trustworthy vegan dining experience, check out The Loving Hut, with locations in the Claremont Village and the Upland Square Shopping Center (conveniently located by the new Sprouts, which has tons of organic and veganfriendly food choices.) To leave you, here’s a recipe for Vegan Banana Ice Cream, courtesy of www.thekitchn.com. • Peel one or two bananas. • Cut the bananas into one inch chunks. • Freeze on a plate for about two hours. • Take them out of the freezer and put them in a blender. • Blend until they reach the desired consistency, scraping the excess with a spoon and mixing it all together. They should be smooth, creamy and fluffy. Feel free to add any ingredients; peanut butter and honey are favorites.

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Not seconds like movies and television programs have taught us. Thousands of eyes in the form or people or recording devices, GPS and every form of police technology available and it still took 3 days. More recently the world has bore witness to a plane simply vanishing. Malaysia Airlines flight 370, carrying 270 passengers and 12 crew members flew for an hour, signed off, turned direction and disappeared. That was a month ago, and at the time this piece was being written not a single piece of wreckage has been recovered. This may be scary or wonderful to know, but the world in which we live is still a place where a $261.5 million plane can simply go missing. Despite the almost unbelievable amount of satellites in the sky and sophisticated, technologically advanced systems the commercial airline business depends on these things can and will happen. There is also fear of connected systems. Connected systems like the chips placed inside passports are designed to stop people who shouldn’t get on a plane from getting on said plane. The kind of system that was inside the stolen passports the two Iranian passengers used to board flight 370. Yes, the government would love to snoop on you and know where everywhere you. Sure, there are some systems being designed to try to make these things possible. That doesn’t mean they do though. Occasionally boundaries are crossed and things get messy, but the reality still remains, the world we live in is still a place where criminals can hide in plain sight and large planes can simply disappear. The connections that have grown to induce fear have done one thing masterfully. They have overshadowed the connections that constantly surround you, the sorts of connections that have a way of becoming meaningful relationships, beneficial business partnerships or just nice conversations.

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Dance students rehearse their moves ahead of Intersection, the 2014 dance concert set for May 1-3 at the Chaffey Theatre.

Students prepare for Spring Dance Show JOSHUA WALTERS 5, 6, 7 and...turn your attention to the talented hard working student dance performers in the theatre May 1, 2, and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and May 4 at 2 p.m. to witness the array of dance styles showcased as The School of Visual and Performing Arts present Intersection. It’s a celebration of dance. “Students are producing work that is professional. Often times I hear ‘are these professionals?’” Michele Jenkins, full-time artistic director and dance faculty, said. There is no doubt that, like professionals, Chaffey’s put in hours of hard work and dedication. “I have been putting in 10 hours a week, sometimes 4 hours a day, not including rehearsals,” Habeel Abdul Husain, dance major, said. Not only have dance students been accumulating time and energy to produce high quality performances for the upcoming dance celebration, but these dance students have backgrounds in dancing.

“I started when I was 3, ballet and tap, I have been at Chaffey for 3-4 years and I have been dancing here the whole time.” Nathaly Urquiza, undecided major, said. Rehearsals are only a part of their training. Many dancers also take classes that teach different styles, as well as courses that explore certain histories. “Michele has taught me to be more expressive, not just with your face but with your body,” Urquiza said. Jenkins’s leadership and passion is displayed throughout her career. As she approaches her 34th year, she continues to be flexible in her wide range of dance knowledge as she teaches students various styles. Being that she is the only full time artistic director she still finds ways to be creative. “I find inspiration through music, or maybe a parody, or something that inspires me aesthetically,” Jenkins said. She strives to translate her choreography into language everyone will be able to

understand. The dance concert will feature a diversity of dance with a dynamic mix of modern, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre and ballroom. “I call it ‘Dance Literacy,’” Jenkins said. “We have 6 adjuncts to help teach in the department to fill out the curriculum of the dance choreographer,” she said. “Closing in on the show, we are going to double up on rehersal and looking forward to killin’ it,” David Martinez, adjunct instructor, said. The talent, and hard work for the dance concert extends to the tech crew. “We have a phenomenal tech crew, with state of the art pieces that rival professional theatre. I’m lucky to be here and to have all the equipment we have,” Jenkins said. “Why go to L.A. to watch performers dance when you have trained performers right in your backyard?” Tickets can be purchased for $12 at Chaffey College Bookstore or online at www.chaffey.edu/theatre_tickets.

Panthers get advice, career tips from legal eagles CHARMAINE TROY Lawyers are considered some of the most vile, untrustworthy people, but when people are in dire circumstances, lawyers are life savers. Abel Chen, Business and Applied Technology professor, has been teaching at Chaffey for six years. He created the paralegal program on campus. Chen came up with the idea to create legal night after hearing different cases about students in need of an attorneys help, but could not afford to see one right away. Chen invited 14 law firms to give free legal advice. “The event is student oriented; I created the paralegal program so students could network with attorneys and it's student driven,” said Chen. “The event is for students or anyone who can't afford attorneys and need legal advice. This helps the people.” The evening not only helped students in need of legal advice, but it helped inspire students who want to become attorneys one day, witness first hand what paralegals, law clerks and attorneys do, and understand the steps it takes to get there.

Andy Nguyen is a bankruptcy attorney at the Atlantis Law firm. He aids people who are at their wits’ end with their finances and need help to alleviate their financial burden. His clients are pleased with his hands-on and thorough work. “I don't think people choose the firm, “I would advise students to get an internship at a law firm,” said Nguyen. “It's good to get experience before law school. It's very important to make sure that is what you want to do. Law degrees do not limit you, they give you flexibility you are not limited to only being a lawyer." Nguyen was not the only attorney at the event that wants his clients and other people to prosper. Professor Ryan Falcioni’s brother is a Chaffey alumni and attended the event. Jonathan A. Falcioni was class Valedictorian. He transferred to UCSB, got a degree in Political Science,then went to Chapman University School of Law. He took the bar in July 2013 and was sworn in five months later in December. He works at the Law Offices of Patricia A. Law as a personal injury attorney. Two months before passing the bar, he worked

at the firm as a law clerk. Falcioni knew what he wanted to help people before he transferred out of Chaffey. “I knew I had a good idea about the path I wanted to go down,” he said. “I considered doing community oriented type work. I knew I wanted to help people when I transferred. Law school helped me get there.” Students who want to become attorneys must be forewarned that it is a stressful career. Falcioni worked hard to get to where he is today and advises Chaffey students and anyone who want to become attorneys to take it seriously. “Take it seriously from day one," he said. “Your career starts the day you start law school and you have to treat it that way. It gets stressful at times, but school and training makes you better equip to handle the stress. The LSAT matters, GPA matters and the steps students take to get there matters as community college students and for undergrads.” Those who attended legal night were surrounded by caring attorneys and left with insightful information pertaining to potential employment with firms and helpful legal advice.

A team of 17 students and 2 advisers from The Breeze made Chaffey history in Burbank. The 59th annual Journalism Association of Community Colleges state conference was held April 3-5 at the Burbank Marriott. A total of 545 students from 43 colleges across the state attended. The conference’s three days were filled with seminars led by professional journalists and journalism educators where students learned about current issues and practices in the journalism world. For many students, the most exciting and nerve-wracking events at JACC are the on-the-spot competitons. Two students from each school compete in events ranging from photography and news writing, to editorial cartoons and copy editing. “The competition was intense,” feature editor Bree Peterson said. “Even though it was stressful, I came out with a new set of skills to apply to next year’s competition.” In addition to the on-the-spot competitions, JACC also judges in publications and bring-in categiories. The Breeze staff won a total of 12 individual awards in the 3 categories. “Few things stretch you like the rigorous schedule of JACC, but hearing your name called is almost like finishing a marathon, it all is worth,” reporter Joshua Arnao said. In addition to the individual awards, The Breeze took home two awards for the publication as a whole. The website, thebreezeonline.com, was one of only 4 schools to win General Excellence. The big honor of the night came in the form of the Pacesetter Award, which is given to the top 4 schools based on points earned in all three judging categories. The Breeze has never won this award in the past. “I’m always proud of all my students who each semester put their heart and souls into competing at the highest level of community college journalism at JACC conferences,” Breeze adviser Doug Walsh said. “Winning an award like the Pacesetter is so special. It’s truly a team effort to achieve such an award – and everyone can share in that unique experience.” However, the Breeze team left JACC with more than just awards. “I had so much fun and feel like we made a family out of our perfectly cohesive group of breezies,” social media editor Sadie Gribbon said.

Individual award winners

Hanajun Chung 1st place Critical Review 3rd Place Critical Review Calvin Huang, Essay contest winner honorable mention Layout Valeen Gonzales 2nd place Copy Editing 4th place, Column Writing Andrew Coons 4th place Opinion Writing Honorable Mention Copy Editing Janet Trenier 4th place Sports Photo Robert Schmitt Honorable Mention Sports Writing Michelle Menes Honorable Mention Bring-In Photo Joshua Arnao Meritorious Award Twitter/Storify

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Arts & Entertainment

April 14, 2014

ART AND CONFLICT

The second installment of a three-part series on graffiti culture in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles area explores the legal conflict surrounding graffiti and the repercussions thereof. Calvin Huang In 2009, California’s budget crisis prompted education cuts that put textbook purchases on hold. At the same time, Los Angeles paid military subcontractor, BJD Resourcing, some $837,000 to buff the concrete banks of the Los Angeles River, destroying, in the process, a 250-by-60 foot mural painted by renowned graffiti artist Saber in 1997. The twelve-year-old “piece” was one of the largest in the world, taking 97 gallons of paint and a year to complete. Highly visible from the East L.A. interchange, the massive mural quickly became an iconic part of the Los Angeles landscape. Its dramatic 60-foot tall letters visually punctuated an otherwise drab gray drainage ditch, providing a dash of color to the concrete channel as urban garbage and effluvient flowed out to the ocean. Unsurprisingly, the destruction of the mural prompted outrage within the art community, as many felt they had lost a historic piece of art. Incidents such as this raise the question of whether graffiti is a valid form of artistic

spearheaded by people like Daniel Lahoda of the L.A. Freewalls Project, which seeks to provide free, legal walls for street artists to display their work on. But it’s unlikely that graffiti artists will ever limit themselves to authorized murals, so graffiti writers will continue to butt heads with city lawmakers and law enforcement. Chaffey Police Administrator Stephen Lux has had his fair share of run-ins with graffiti on and off campus. Lux is clear that this is a complex issue that requires balancing the rights of property owners and other members of the public with the right of artists to free expression. “Normally, it’s brought to our attention by someone who’s complaining about it. So, initially, technically, it’s a crime that we have to investigate. But I also understand people are looking for ways to express themselves, and we have to find some common ground where young people, old people, whoever’s doing the painting can have that platform to express themselves without being punished.”

CAT CULT Haeler, another iconic piece on the L.A. River that was buffed over in 2009. expression deserving of preservation. On the one hand, graffiti of all forms serve as cultural annotations carved into the very environment where the graffiti writer lives. Ancient graffiti on the walls of Pompei give archeologists an unfiltered glimpse into the lives and minds of ancient communities, including the lurid or mundane details typically left out of historic records. The illicit nature of unauthorized graffiti also makes it a popular form of civil disobedience or political protest. But increasingly, property owners and municipal governments are finding legal spaces for street artists to publicly express themselves outside of the confines of museums and galleries. Last August, the Los Angeles City Council finally lifted its decade-long ban on uncommissioned murals, which even forbade property owners from displaying graffiti on their own property. Since then, the reinvigorated street art community has been trying to reclaim Los Angeles’ reputation as the mural capital of the world,

But Lux also notes that the flip side of the equation is that, if graffiti is written where the owner of the property doesn’t want it to occur, then they have every right to press criminal charges. Of course, when looking at the intersection between graffiti and the law, one also has to examine the intersection between graffiti and gangs. Working as an officer for Montclair PD in the 1980s through 2000s, Lux saw occasions when graffiti by competing gangs escalated into violence, but he draws a strict distinction between gang graffiti and non-gang graffiti, as well as graffiti intended to showcase artistic expression as opposed to petty vandalism with little to no artistic value. Lux explained, “... when I come across gang graffiti, and they’re challenging a rival gang—they’re crossing a rival gang— that’s really concerning for me. When I come across a tagger who’s trying to make his name, or his tag, known, it’s concerning if he’s with a mob who’s going out to see how many places they can hit, rather than saying, ‘you know, I really want to paint

CAT CULT Mear One mural at L.A. Foundry’s legal wall. something pretty on this wall, something I think is my style of art.’ To me the intent’s a lot different.” He also clarified, “I have no bone to pick with someone who’s truly an artist, who wants to put their work out there, but it’s finding the right forum to do it. And I don’t think a bathroom stall is the right place to do it.” But as things stand, there is still a cleanup and repair cost to students and faculty when graffiti occurs on campus, regardless of the intent. And for the graffiti writers, damages exceeding $1000 qualify as felony vandalism and may earn the writer prison time. Lux also relates an extreme example of the waste that can be caused by illicit graffiti: “It’s funny, I remember talking to high school kids one time, and we had spent like $140,000 on graffiti cleanup the year before, in a small city. And I remember telling the kids, ‘You know what? Why not invest that money into something positive? That’s a lot of money.’”

Beyond the direct financial cost, there can also be a wider economic and social cost to the local community. “I think graffiti, sometimes, can give the appearance that a neighborhood is out of order. I know, from my experience, when I drive down the street, and I see gang writing on the wall, I go the other way, because I know there’s problems there. And that affects businesses; it affects neighborhoods; it affects kids,” said Lux. “And so, hopefully, we can find some happy medium, where we can get to a place where it’s acceptable in areas, and it’s done, and the artists are truly recognize for being artists. And we can get away from just the destruction.” If the administration is willing, perhaps that happy medium could take the form of a free wall on campus.

CALVIN HUANG Graffiti adorns the restroom walls in Wargin Hall.

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‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ rocks HANAJUN CHUNG Who knew the boy scout could be so much fun? Despite it still being early April, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is the first big blockbuster that fans should see for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s the acting, directing, action, story, etc.,— one thing is clear once the credits start rolling: “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is easily the best standalone Marvel film outside “The Avengers.” Following the titular character postAvengers, Steve Rogers finds himself now in the present-day universe (as opposed to the WWII setting of his first outing), working with Black Widow on S.H.I.E.L.D.’s more covert, espionage-based missions. Captain gets increasingly uncomfortable with these tasks as he discovers that he can’t truly trust his fellow soldiers, especially if they’re off performing undisclosed missions. On top of all that, there’s a secret assassin simply referred to as “The Winter Soldier” who’s targeting our main characters for hidden reasons. What could’ve been a by-the-numbers comic book tale gets tailored to fit a conspiracy thriller film such as “Three Days of the Condor” or “The Parallax View.” It works beautifully with this particular story, also based on comic writer Ed Brubaker’s run of the same name. Not only is Steve Rogers’s righteous, soldier personality make him a great audience surrogate as he uncovers lies and betrayals, but to have that be a superhero adds an extra level of fun to the otherwise dreadful, paranoid proceedings. Chris Evans returns and crushes the role of Steve Rogers/Captain America. The earnest and charming performance is pushed to deeper levels as Rogers or the Captain adjusts to the modern ways of the military. Audiences understand

through Evans performance that he’s not only the world’s greatest soldier, but also a role-model that’s inspiring. Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow and Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury are asked to much more this time around, adding some depth and backstory to some of Marvel’s more secretive characters. It’s also really fun to see actor Robert Redford taking a role in a comic-book film seriously. As a superhero film, the action must be big, and this film does not disappoint. The set pieces are fast, but well staged, revealing grand action that’s easy to follow while still being exciting. The directors, brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, keep things interesting by providing various types of set pieces, so it’s not the same fight or shootout each time. And as guys with comedy backgrounds in directing shows like “Arrested Development” and “Community,” this film is also really funny in the more memorable and meaningful exchanges between the main characters. If this film gets criticism, it’s the lack of the Winter Soldier. It’s understandable with the 136 minutes, that adding more would’ve bogged down the pacing. While actor Sebastian Stan does a fine job as the Winter Soldier, the character doesn’t get much to do except destroy stuff, and most of the depth and emotion on this character will mostly work based on a mid-film reveal. But other than that minor criticism, this is a truly fantastic film. It leaves it’s own mark as a singular film, while contributing to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” could’ve been much worse, despite the name and budget attached. But much like it’s titular hero, it’s not a film that’s driven by displays of strength, but rather actions of the heart.

Chris Evans as Steve Rogers in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014).

When news got out that this film was getting reviewed, resident illustrator Kirk McConnell expressed desire to review a comic book film of a hero he’s read for almost three decades. Here is a quick review from the multi-talented colleague: “When I saw the movie, I loved it! Captain America is a hero that inspires hope and fights for what is right. Cap chooses to use only his strength, wit, and shield. He does not feel that using a gun is necessary to disarm his opponents. There is a

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‘Titanfall’ is a fun time despite limited features JAY ADAMSON First impressions were concerning when news was announced of a game where players can pilot a giant robot in a multiplayer, first-person shooter. While it is a childhood dream of many to control giant robots, it was difficult to shake the skepticism of gameplay until it was given a legitimate play-through. After buying it, however, it’s safe to say that the book was judged a bit too much by its cover. Even then, “Titanfall” leaves a lot to be desired. The world of “Titanfall” is your typical urban warfare environment: sparsely populated metropolitan areas with all the mayhem that comes with the tight setting. All semblances of a typical FPS are there, until an enormous mech turns the corner and fires at you and your comrades. The story is a bit ramshackle and scattered. The game is completely multiplayer. Plot is almost nonexistent. It’s entertaining enough to shoot people in a hunk of metal, so there’s little reason for story, apparently. The gameplay is incredibly similar to the modern-set “Call of Duty” games. That’s not surprising, considering that the creators were part of the franchise before a falling out from developer Activision.

scene when Cap is inside the elevator of S.H.I.E.L.D., and he asks if anyone wants to get out before they get down to business. It was awesome! Another scene in the movie I liked was when the Black Widow and Nick Fury are flying in a helicopter to rescue The Falcon, and the Falcon says to Nick Fury that he had told him the 41st floor. Nick Fury’s response was appropriately comic that floor numbers are not written on the outside of buildings. It was a great movie.”

Players act in the role of elite soldiers who are fast, agile and strong. The goal is to gain enough points and you can call for the famous Titan mechs. These highly mobile tanks are an upgrade to your firepower, but they reduce the players speed and agility, as moving around a 20-ton machine seems like it would. The high marks in this game come from the detail and complexity of the maps. The terrain is a blast to play, both as a soldier and a titan. The titans seem to be unbalanced in a lot of ways, with humans having the upper ground with free-running, meaning there’s plenty of cover. There are pathways and secrets in every map, allowing a full experience that’s not cheated by arbitrary penalties (i.e. time limit, perks, ranks). But online play is rarely ever fair, with level gaps being a strong factor in a victory or defeat. Other than fun maps and a good concept, there isn’t much left in terms of variety. There aren’t high hopes as far as downloadable content goes, since the game was released by EA and their DLC reputation is abhorrent. Overall: C

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Profile: Julian Nichols plays to his own beats CHRISTOPHER MCMAHAN Chances are if you see point guard Julian Nichols walking around campus, he has his headphones on. They’re not just any headphones, but red Beats by Dr. Dre. Nichols got them for Christmas from his mom two years ago, but they were more than just a gift. “We didn’t have a lot,” Nichols said, “so when she gave me the headphones, I was blessed and grateful.” It’s not just the headphones Nichols has a personal connection with, but the music as well. Something his mother introduced him to at a very young age. “Growing up every Sunday,” he said, “we would take the time to clean the house and she would play music, old school, anything from Luther Vandross to Aaliyah.” Both his favorite artists (Aaliyah and Drake) get him in the groove for the game, but wishes he could keep the music going. “It sucks. It hurts,” he said of not being able to play with headphones on. “I have to leave them in the locker room, and I’m always afraid that when I come back, they won’t be there. It’s just unfortunate that we can’t play with headphones on.” Even though he wishes he could keep them on all the time, he said at some point before the game he takes a break. “I try to take a break a little bit,” he said, “try to separate myself a little bit because you can’t be amped the whole time. That’s when Aaliyah comes in. She kind of

soothes me down a little bit.” Other than that break, its difficult to try and find Nichols without his headphones on. Just ask his teammates. “Those are his babies. He always has them,” teammate Adom Jacko said. “You’ll see him walking around campus nodding his head.” Nichols, however, loves to catch up with people on campus, so he gladly stops and has conversations. “If anybody approaches me, I’ll gladly take them off,” Nichols said. “It’s not to the point where I can’t take them off. It was at the beginning because I really loved them.” His teammates also wear headphones, but they occasionally joke around with him. “Sometimes they’ll ask to borrow them to try and trick me to let the headphones go, but they know it’s a part of me.” The strong connection with his headphones symbolizes the one he has his mom. The time is approaching for him to sign with a college, and even though he would love to stay close to home, it’s not exactly a guarantee. “I’m not for or against going away,” he said. “It would be nice to stay close to home, but mom also said get away from home, but I know she’s just saying that because she’s mom. If I had an option to stay close to home, it would be nice. It would be fitting.”

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Julian Nichols listens to his music as he paces on the court before practice on March 3.

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In a battle for sole possession of first place, the Panthers fell to the rival San Bernadino Valley Wolverines 14-8 on Tuesday, April 8. Freshman ace, Merrick Patito got the start for the Panthers. Patito came into the game with a record of 4-2, but struggled in this one. Chaffey jumped ahead early, thanks to a two run double off the bat of catcher Robert Cummings in the top half of the 3rd. The lead was short-lived however as SBVC rallied to take a 4-2 lead in the bottom half of the inning. Cummings came through again in the 5th as he tripled in Isaiah Delsi and scored on an Andrew Dorado sacrifice fly. That was all the offense could muster, as the SBVC pitching staff shut the Panthers out the rest of the way.

Patito was roughed up in the 5th, allowing four runs to cross before recording an out, forcing Chaffey to go to the bullpen. Patito surrendered eight runs, in just four complete innings of work, in a very uncharacteristic outing. Relievers Mark Lesinski and Keith Kozak were both needed to get the Panthers out of the inning, but not before SBVC crossed the plate eight times. The Chaffey bullpen surrendered two more runs, as SBVC cruised to a 14-4 blowout victory against the Panthers. Cummings, Delsi, and Kevin Riley had two hits apiece in the loss, leading the way offensively. The loss drops Chaffey a game back of SBVC in the standings. With just eight games remaining, the Panthers will need a late season push in order to capture their first Foothill conference title in four years.

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Chaffey softball shoots themselves in foot ROBERT SCHMITT

Base running blunders and fielding errors end Chaffey softball’s two-game win streak in a 12-6 loss to Rio Hondo on April 9. The Lady Panthers had a chance to put the first run on the board in the bottom of the second when Leon Priscilla hit a line drive to center. Jazimne Canez was thrown out at home, trying to score from second, by Rio center-fielder Aishia Ruiz. Ruiz got on base in the top half of the following inning and scored on a triple by Jacquelyn Valdez. Another run was scored in the inning off of an error by first baseman Allison Dunn and Rio took an early 2-0 lead. Rio continued to capitalize on Chaffey mistakes and never relinquished the lead. Chaffey threatened the Rio lead when they put two runs on the board in the bottom of the fifth. Three singles by Alexzandria Haro, Cassaundra Santoya, and Salina Santoya loaded the bases for Tabatha Flores. Flores’ two-run double brought Chaffey to within one, making the score 4-3. The rally quickly came to a crashing halt when Canez came up to the plate with a chance to take the lead. Salina Santoya took off from third on a passed ball and Rio catcher Kimberly Velarde quickly recovered and flipped the ball to pitcher Monica Gomez to get Santoya out at the plate. Canez struck out on the following pitch to end the inning. The loss dropped Chaffey’s record to 11-24 and 4-8 in Foothill Conference play. Starting Pitcher Lena Carter-Scott took the loss which made her record 5-11 for the season.

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Chaffey catcher Jacqueline Valadez attempts to out a sliding Rio Hondo player at Chaffey on April 9.

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Shortstop Jazmine Canez winds up for a throw at home game on April 9.

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