Letter from the Editor
“I became a journalist to come as close as possible to the heart of the world.” After completing the first issue of The Breeze this semester, I've learned several things. Deadlines are important. I didn't realize until I found myself stressing out to complete the product. In result of stress, the first issue came out better than I expected. Teamwork makes the dream work. I would love to thank the team, for putting in their time to write stories and helping each other out to create the first issue. The first issue wouldn't be possible without the dedication and hard work of The Breeze. I'm excited to see what is in store for us. In the beginning of March, we are headed to New York, where we will spend four days learning and experiencing journalism in a real-world setting, while attending the CMA Spring Convention. Last year, we’ve recieved an award for best newspaper as a two year school. I’m hoping our team brings home another award for producing newspapers and content. Not only will this experience bring us together as a team, it will inspire us to become the journalists we dream of.
Kiara Abigail Jerez @araxkia
Editor-In-Chief (Print) Kiara Jerez @araxkia Editor-In-Chief (Online) Brody Salazar @brody_salazar Managing Editor (Print) Ayannah Dimas @yaaaannah Managing Editor (Online) Joshua Gutierrez @joshgut1098 Baseline Editor-In-Chief Andy Gutierrez @andy9484 Baseline Managing Editor Michele Macias @maciasmichele24 Chief Content Officer Emmanuel Vargas @nirvarize Photo Editor Raylene Camareno @ShaeleneAugust Staff Photographer Jose Ubeda Audience Engagement Director Paris Barraza @ParisBarraza Layout Director Christopher Sainz @chrissainz2
Multimedia Producer Katie Priest @mxkatie News Editor Kenya Staley @kenyastaley Features Editor Austin Smedley @AustinSmedley1 Opinion Editor Ian Edwards @tellmumimadeit Sports Editor Ryan Gibson @RyGibs A&E Editor Ciara De Alba @ciara_mist97 Life & Style Editor Emma Donnelly @emmakdonnelly14 Culture Editor Eric Montes @ericmontes101 Copy Editors Christopher J. Rochon Cesar Saladana @Slezz10 Journalism Staff Students of Journalism 30 & 31 General Manager Emmanuel Vargas @nirvarize
Lab Techs Katie Priest @mxkatie Christopher J. Rochon Faculty Advisor Michelle Dowd @michelledowd2 Journalism Coordinator Neil Watkins
Follow Us
@thebreezepaper thebreezepaper.com
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.
Contents News
6. California Bullet Train 7. National California Day 8. The Battle of Venezuela 10. Measles Outbreak
Features
12. Fontana Arts First Jazz Fest
Life & Style
15. Art in the form of Earrings 16. Queer Representation in Hip Hop and the Black Community
Opinion
21. What the Hell is Happening?! 22. Don’t Worry, We’re All “Bad With Money”
Culture
24. Valentines Day
Sports
28. NBA and Player Mobility 30. NBA Trade Deadline
4.
Friday March 1, 2019
Cover Art by: Emmanuel Vargas
News
California’s Bullet Train
T
he California Highspeed Rail project was passed under the ‘Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century’ in 2008. The project promised to build approximately 800 miles of track for a bullet train that guaranteed a two-hour-and-forty-minute ride between San Francisco’s Transbay Terminal and LA’s Union Station. It will have up to 24 different stations that will connect most of the state’s largest cities. With an anticipated speed of 220 mph, the train is meant to offer an alternative travel option throughout California that is quick and economical. Now in 2019, California’s High-Speed Rail (HSR) project seems to be losing steam. The initial estimated cost that sat at $40 billion dollars has ballooned up to $77 billion according to the 2018 California High-Speed Rail Authority business plan. With minimal progress being made and costs rising, America’s first bullet train might never leave the tracks. Many of the issues invole the twohour-and-forty-minute expected arrival time. This assumption hinges on trains operating at higher speeds than virtually all the systems in Asia and Europe.
6
By: Cesar Saldana @Slezz10
The Japanese Shinkansen, which travels between Tokyo and Osaka, a total of 344 miles, fastest trip takes two hours and 22 minutes and has an average speed of 145 miles per hour. French bullet train the Grande Vitesse covers a 243-mile trip between Paris to Lyon in an hour and 59 minutes, at an average speed of 121 miles per hour. The Los Angeles to San Francisco route, which crosses three mountain ranges and 10 of the largest cities in California, would require an average speed of 164 miles per hour to travel the 438 miles in two hours and 40 minutes. President Donald Trump recently attacked California’s HSR project, deeming it to be a ‘green disaster’. United States Department of Transportation announced plans to cancel $929 million in federal grant funds that were yet to be paid toward the project. The department released a statement on February 12,“The US Department of Transportation is actively exploring every legal option to seek the return from California of $2.5 billion in federal funds that the Federal Railroad Administration previously granted.” citing inadequate progression and California’s High-Speed Rail Authority failure to comply with agreed terms.
This came a week after newly appointed California governor Gavin Newsom’s comments about the HSR project was misconstrued by the media as a complete abandonment of the train system. Instead, Gov. Newsom has refocused on finishing the 171 miles between the valley from Merced to Bakersfield that is currently under construction by 2027. Newsom stated he has not given up on a connector route to Los Angeles and the Bay Area. “We finish the environmental work, we continue to advocate for more federal dollars and private sector dollars, of which I think are more likely to come to California when we demonstrate that we can actually deliver on something.” California’s HSR project aims to alleviate current travel complications, connect major cities, reduce oil consumption, cut carbon emissions and generate thousands of jobs across the state. The high-speed bullet train is projected to carry 120,000 passengers a day at a rate of $55 for a one-way ticket and is scheduled to be completed by 2033.
Oscar Alvarez
@RoXas_Breeze19
Courtesy of Pixabay
C
haffey College students can participate by taking a tour of California and finding something new to discover—a great opportunity for those in the surrounding cities to take advantage of the region’s natural attractions. Drive two hours west and you will see some of Southern California’s most popular beaches. After driving for an hour north and two hours east, you will come across Lytle Creek and Big Bear, respectively. Two and a half hours south, and you will arrive at the great city of San Diego, packed with various tourist and local attractions including the San Diego Zoo and Natural History Museum. Students are encoured to explore other Californian’s as we explore the 31st state’s history, people and culture. Yosemite National Park, for example, is a great destination for nature enthusiasts
and explorers. Waterfalls, rock formations and giant sequoias are just a fraction of the destinations you see. Unlike your common hiking and camping destinations, Yosemite offers so more ventures including auto-touring, biking, bird watching, fishing, rock climbing, horseback riding and water activities. More information is available on the park’s official website, including a guide on how to plan your trip. Ever wonder how it would have felt like to be incarcerated in one of the most secure prisons ever built? Alcatraz Island has you covered—formerly a maximum security prison, it is now a tourist attraction. “Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and U.S. built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public and the history-making 18-month
occupation by Indians of All Tribes. Rich in history, there is also a natural side to the Rock—gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare.” according to the index in the official website. While participating in celebrating the State’s national day, use the hashtag #NationalCaliforniaDay and #chaffeynow to share on social media. We have only scratched the surface of the many destinations in which you can celebrate and observe National California Day. For a complete list of California State and National Parks & Historic Sites, visit the California Department of Parks and Recreations official website. If you have not traveled anywhere outside your daily commute, this is a great excuse to get out and see what interesting things California has to offer. 7
The Battle of Venezuela By: Matthew Funke @DialecticalMatt
O
n January 10th, Nicolas Máduro was sworn in as president of Venezuela by the Venezuelan Supreme Court for his second term. At an opposition rally on Jan. 23, the coup against the socialist government began, in which National Assembly president Juan Guaidó swore himself in as “interim president” of Venezuela. He decried the election of Máduro as fraudulent, though the opposition boycotted the May 2018 elections and refused to allow United Nations officials to monitor the election. The Carter Foundation of former US President Jimmy Carter described Venezuela’s voting system as “one of the best in the world” and the Latin American Council of Electoral Experts (CEELA) confirmed that the
elections were “free and fair”. Still, current US President Donald Trump and his administration didn’t hesitate to support Guaidó in this move. A US-led alliance of 41 countries, including neighboring countries Brazil and Colombia, has positioned itself against the Venezuelan government, whereas 141 other countries have advocated support for Máduro and condemnation of foreign intervention. Guiadó praised the international bodies that opposed Máduro, while he also applauded all countries that inflicted sanctions against Venezuela, saying that the “sanctions worked” in getting Venezuela where it is today. After the US validated Guaidó’s self-inauguration, the Venezuelan government broke foreign diplomatic
relations with the US. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that US personnel would stay, claiming the Venezuelan government had no legitimacy in such an action, before ordering “non-emergency personnel” to leave Venezuela. The Trump administration appointed Elliot Abrams as special envoy for Venezuela. He is known for his role in the Reagan administration’s Latin American foreign intervention and was convicted for his role in the Iran-Contra affair. He also helped orchestrate the brief, unsuccessful coup in 2002 that failed to oust Hugo Chávez, the former president of Venezuela. The US is now pressuring the Chavista government to allow the opposition to accept ‘humanitarian’ aid. But
after one Boeing 767 from Miami that began flying to and from Colombia and Venezuela in early January, sometimes multiple times a day, was found to be carrying 19 assault rifles and 118 ammunition cartridges, the government is refusing to accept aid. The “humanitarian” aid, being held in various areas of Brazil and Colombia, consists of basic food products and personal hygiene products estimated to meet the needs of 5,000 people for 10 days. After opposition forces attempted to illegally force the aid into Venezuela, resulting in a violent clash, Máduro completely closed the Venezuelan-Brazilian border and Venezuelan-Colombian border. Venezuela has accepted aid from China and Cuba and is working on receiving more aid from the Pan-American Health Organization and Russia. Violent riots have ensued in the country again, where police have met the opposition’s violence with tear gas and rubber bullets. The opposition continues to set up roadblocks and destroy public facilities like hospitals, educational facilities, and nurseries. Massive rallies were held all over Venezuela both in support of the Chavista government and in support of US intervention.
The US imposed even more sanctions on Venezuela’s nationalized oil company, which will only worsen the crisis. These sanctions are apart of a continuous series of economic attacks led by the US government who since 2012 has been leading both international and national financial sectors to stir dissent amongst the Venezuelan population and overall sabotage the country, making it easier to conquer. The crisis is caused by the Opposition’s hoarding and destruction of goods, destruction of public facilities, and media disinformation, along with the Western powers freezing of Venezuelan bank accounts, the blocking of deposits and withdrawals, the sabotage of exchange rates, and the extraction of paper money. Despite all these efforts, the government has curbed the crisis by launching a cryptocurrency system supported by oil reserve assets, has consistently raised minimum wage bi-monthly as promised, built millions of homes and communes for the poor in the country, and directly delivered food to over six million families through their Local Supply and Production Committees program. We must always look at the failures and crisis in the country within the context of the international eco-
nomic warfare being inflicted against the country. As of now, the future for the Bolivarian Revolution seems uncertain, but many fear another repeat of the chaos of US interference in Libya or Iraq, some citing Vietnam or Syria as examples of the potential outcome if the US government is successful in regime change. The problems that were already worsening the crisis (sanctions, the opposition’s sway in the country, pressure from the US) are intensifying, and the Trump administration said that “all options are on the table”, which of course includes military interference as an option. Alfred de Zayas, a UN Human Rights Council Rapporteur, said that America’s goal in Venezuela is to “crush this government and bring in a neoliberal government that is going to privatise everything and is going to sell out, a lot of transitional corporations stand to gain enormous profits and the United States is driven by the transnational corporations.”
MEASLES
OUTBREAK
KENYA STALEY @kenyastaley
W
10
ashington declared a state of emergency late last month after several measles cases were reported in Clark County and surrounding areas. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, January saw a severe increase in measles outbreaks across the U.S. including Texas, California, Oregon and New Jersey. In 2000, the CDC successfully eradicated the disease using an effective vaccination program throughout America. The reemergence of the highly contagious disease left many medical organizations concerned with the legal flexibility around vaccinating children. For over 20 years, the anti-vaccination movement has made consequential statements linking autism to vaccinations. However, in 2011 the Institute of Medicine reported there is no connection between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. In 2013, the CDC conducted further research to reassure the population vaccinations are safe and necessary for a healthy population. “The study looked at the number of antigens (substances in vaccines that cause the body’s immune system to produce disease-fighting antibodies) from vaccines during the first two years of life. The results showed that the total amount of antigen from vaccines received was the same between children with ASD and those that did not have ASD.” stated the CDC.
According to their public health records, Clark County has one of the lowest rates of vaccinations in Washington, with 78 percent of 6 to 18-year-olds having the age-appropriate amount of MMR doses, a vaccine that prevents mumps, measles and rubella. After exposure, symptoms take roughly 10-12 days to appear, according to the World Health Organization. Measles usually begins with a runny nose, bloodshot eyes and a high fever. Once symptoms settle, a rash of flat red spots will develop around the face and work its way down to the torso, arms and legs. It’s easily spread through physical contact, coughing and sneezing. “If you have a population that is unvaccinated, it’s like throwing a match into a can of gasoline,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County’s public health director In 2012, 55 cases were reported for the entire year. In 2019, the United States has seen a total of 79 cases in January alone, with Washington carrying the vast majority at 50 cases. Since Jan. 1, there have been 35 reported cases of measles in Clark County, Washington. Of the 35 infected with measles, 34 of them are under the age of 10. The Washington State Department of Health urges anyone who feels ill and has potentially been exposed to the disease to stay home and seek medical attention.
Features
Black History Month Presents:
FIRST JAZZ FEST BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER Aldon Stiles @tommyofasgard
F
ontana residents flooded the hallways of the Lewis Library on Feb. 9 for the city’s first Jazz Fest, celebrating Black history and culture. This was the first of many city funded events aiming to honor African American heritage through entertainment. Despite issues preceding the festival, Community Services Coordinator, Bianca Morales, considered the first Jazz Fest a resounding success. “Marketing did suffer due to the government shutdown rendering the city closed,” Morales said. “But even with that and the location change because of the rain, this is a great turn out. It’s good to see people in the community come out and support the arts.” Morales also mentioned that the city intends to make Jazz Fest an annual event. Four different acts performed in the Lewis Library and The Technology Center & Steelworkers’ Auditorium, headlined by the Florida-based violinist duo, Sons of Mystro, who happen to be brothers. Sons of Mystro have garnered national attention, performing during NBA games, on the TEDx stage and for the Kardashians. “The performance was amazing,” said Umoja McNeish, half of the musical pair. “Crazy energy, very receptive and excellent crowd. They were vibing, they were grooving, they were waving their hands from side to side.” This was the group’s first time performing in California, citing that the mountain ranges as a personal favorite. Local organizations, like the Concerned Citizens For the Development of North Fontana, set up booths where they disseminated material pertaining to their causes. Fontana’s Legacy and Chief Executive Officer, Ellen Turner, expressed her feelings about the importance of Fontana residents getting involved in cultural events pertaining to their black populace. “We’re having our 51st Black History Parade this month and there are so many people here at this event who had no idea about it,” Turner said. “This is in their backyard and they had no idea.” As of 2017, the African-American population in Fontana makes up about nine percent of the population. This almost 19,000 people. Turner is hopeful that events like Jazz Fest will help black residents feel a strong sense of community with fellow black citizens.
13
Life & Style
Art in the Form of Earrings By:Emma Donnelly @emmakdonnelly14
H
ector Solorzano, the program assistant for the journalism classes at Chaffey, partnered up with Anthony Hurd, and together the two have produced beautiful and unique earrings. Both Solorzano and Hurd adorn the earrings they make, and catch the attention of people who pass by. Earrings produced range from large balls of fuzz to Loteria cards or handmade clay designs. Inspiration for these earrings hit in Joanns for Hurd, he reminisces on a day at Joanns, where they turned down the jewelry aisle and thought that it would be fun to make something of their own. “I’ve always liked using my hands to make stuff, but I never thought I was good at it or I could do it,” stated Solorzano, “I’m just a writer.” When Hurd gifted Solorzano a sewing machine for his birthday, Solorzano had the inspiration to make more of his own clothing and accessories, has led to his discovery of a hidden talent. When Hurd and Solorzano produce a new pair of earrings, they are influenced from what they would like to wear. The earrings produced are
unique to who Hurd and Solorzano are, as it is their own personal style that is put on display. “First and foremost, I’m looking for what I like, and if other people like it, that’s awesome,” stated Hurd. Anyone can wear these earring, both men or women. “This jewelry is for people like us . . . or identifying as non-binary,” Hurd shared about the earrings produced. “It is not specifically for one gender or one race,” Solorzano then added. Hurd and Solorzano want their products to be easily accessible to everyone. Hurd mentions most of the products used to create these earrings are bought at the dollar store. They want buyers to know where their products come from and who the producers are. It is important to support local artists, like Hurd and Solorzano, and at Chaffey College. Support can come in the monetary form or promotion of products. Individuals can promote local artists on social media, or verbally to others. “There are a lot of queer people that are making things that should be getting more recognition, aside from
companies that exploit and do not really represent their customer base,” mentions Hurd. Hurd and Solorzano are testing the waters with their earrings, and have not yet rolled out a line for purchase. “If your a person who does decide to support, you are not getting something someone else is wearing,” informs Hurd. Solorzano and Hurd both share snippets of their earrings and other works of art they produce on their instagrams. You can follow them @anthony.hurd and @hectoriaaa.
Anthony Hurd and Hector Solorzano are two individuals who show just how wide the spectrum of art is.
NO HOMO: QUEER REPRESENTATION IN HIP-HOP & BLACK COMMUNITIES
ALDON STILES
@tommyofasgard 16
A
s American culture violently pushes away from an era where self-love was akin to suicide for those who were honest about their sexuality, a movement born in tolerance and acceptance began to hit music’s most notorious bad boys. Hip hop artists like Taylor Bennett and Frank Ocean became pioneers in a new age of openly LGBTQ+ rappers and singers while those same artists addressed issues regarding body image among Black men, sparking mixed reactions from fans of the genre. Some believe that the negative reactions to this movement are a product of deeply rooted self-hate that has plagued the Black community since the start of the slave trade. But artists like the aforementioned Taylor Bennett seem hopeful of better days for LGBTQ+ people of color who don’t fit a specific societal mold. “I see the power that hip hop can have right now on the world, not just in the African American community,” said Bennett in an interview with Genius. “The only time that we started even talking about gay sexuality or the LGBTQ was when [Lil] Uzi or [Young] Thug started wearing purses.” According to a poll by NBC News, 72 percent of Black parents fear that their children will face greater turmoil than the former have had to in their adolescence. However, Bennett is far more optimistic as he acknowledges the importance of the momentum of this current cultural climate in his Genius interview. “The feeling that music gave me let me see brighter options and brighter perspectives in the future,” Bennett said in reference to alternative rappers he grew up listening to. “That’s what I think our youth needs right now is to see the same skin tone, four or five years from now, that are successful. Because a lot of those kids, especially LGBTQ kids, Black kids, and just kids all around the world feel like they can’t even make it to tomorrow.” Over 3,000 Black people were lynched in America, according to records kept by Tuskegee University. Hundreds of thousands of African slaves were transported to the US during the slave trade and subjugated to horrible violations. Considering how much being Black was considered a death sentence in America, it’s no wonder Black people are more averse to coming out as Queer. Malik Patterson, a Chaffey student, felt that these issues regarding Queer identity were deeply rooted in survival.
“We don’t associate ourselves with depression, anxiety and other things that look like weakness. It’s definitely a bravado thing. I think it comes from slave days because we had to either shut up and work or we died,” Patterson said. As of 2018, hate crimes in America increased by more than 17 percent, according to the FBI. Patterson suggested that with this kind of danger lurking, Black men have a difficult time coming out because of masculinity’s association with silence. “When I was growing up, I always heard ‘men don’t cry so suck it up and be a man,’” Patterson said. “It hardened me. It made me retreat into a shell and I got kind of closed off.” Program Director to Social Vocational Services in Long Beach, E. Lynn Barkum, agrees with this sentiment. “The Black community has always had problems with homosexuality because we’ve always had problems with ourselves,” Barkum said. Patterson expressed a similar opinion and went as far as to suggest that these insecurities come from a fear of being a part of yet another oppressed group. “We’re always playing defense because we aren’t in a position to play offense.” Barkum also implicated slavery as the origin for selfhate in the Black community. “I like to call it ‘the hate that hate made,’” Barkum said. “We’re programmed to hate each other for anything that went against our masters because it made it easier for them to control us and keep us from rising up.” In regards to rap music and its connection to these issues, Barkum pointed to the association with blackness, sexuality, masculinity and how men who are not straight might worry about how their music would be received if their sexuality didn’t fit the mold of traditional Black artists. “Rap came from gangster, street stuff,” Barkum said. “There are probably a lot more rappers who aren’t straight but they’re too manly. They’re thinking, ‘If I come out, I’ll lose my fan base. They won’t love me the way I need them to love me.’”
17
A&E
YOUTUBE REVOLUTIONIZED CIARA DE ALBA @ciara_mist97
I
n 2005, the founders of YouTube, Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, created the website as a simple way to make videos public. Fast forward to today, YouTube inhabits millions of users with one billion hours of videos watched daily. Among the billion hours of daily viewed videos is music videos, movie clips, TV show clips, live streaming, video blogs, educational videos and the list of categories goes on. From all of the various forms of video content are creators, some of which make a stable living from their YouTube channels. As a result, this widespread job stands just as competitive as any other seemingly ‘normal’ profession. Amidst the continuous growth of YouTube, creators, also referred to as ‘YouTubers,’ decided to take part in the changes as well and applying it to their own channels. Simple daily video blogs, also known
as ‘vlogging,’ transformed into scripting and sometimes even needing casting calls, shared by vlogger David Dobrik. Typical make up videos done in the comfort of ones home has developed into a whole studio set up and crew, shared by one of YouTube’s top makeup artists, James Charles. Smaller scale investigative videos remodeled into larger scaled investigative documentary series as demonstrated by Shane Dawson, who reached 24 million views in a week in his most recent video. YouTubers help make the website itself more desired to engage on, meaning more attraction to the site. YouTube wants more people engaging on the website due to the popular and interactive YouTubers. What is a way to get more YouTubers? Give the popular producers more money for their content favored by the public eye, thus leading to a newly desired career in today’s society, which is living off of the success of
being a YouTuber. Aside from the gross of YouTubers and their changes to their own personalized channels, other channels have been created to fit the formation as a normal televised show. Some of these channels include home improvement, variety, cooking—all of which were created for YouTube. It wasn’t until early 2016 when YouTube announced that it will release its own primary content. Since then YouTube has released original series all of which require a monthly subscription to YouTube Red. On-demand streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu have paved the way for YouTube Red. The non-stop growth YouTube has gone through since its creation 14 years ago has only left others wondering what else is in store for the future.
19
O P I N I O N
What the Hell is Happening?!
I
guess dumb doesn’t have an expiration date. After the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science announced that stupid Best Popular Film Nomination, Hollywood lost their shit understandably so and it was definitely rock bottom, but they came to their senses andidiotic category and all was well. After that train wreck it couldn’t possibly get any worse right? Well the Academy has announced that four categories will be absent from the main show and instead be award during commercial break to shorten the run timeI agree with that because the shows tends to drag a lot and lose viewers so I’m all for shortening the run time and categories, but two of these categories are Editing and Cinematography. :Best Live Action Short and Beat Makeup & Hairstyling, there are achievements and should absolutely be awarded for their talent, but Editing and Cinematography are in another league and it isn’t because for a weak reason like say I like these categories better so I’m mad they won’t be live, but because they are pivotal it bringing film to life. Acting and directing are definitely part of beingmovies to life, but before film there was theatre. Acting, directing, writing, make up, etc., do indeed bring film to life, but without editing and cinematography it’s not a movie anymore it’s a play. Without editing and cinematography there is no movie period. Editing and cinematography is motion picture and without it film wouldn’t exist and the fact that Best Short Animated is getting live broadcasting over editing and
cinematography is ludicrous. Again not underselling Best Short Animated, but come on guys how in the actually hell did the board approve this. Who’s making these ridiculous decisions? First it’s the stupid Best Popular Film award and now it’s cutting the categories that gives movies existence. There need’s to be a change, someone needs to be shot ... okay maybe not shot (especially with current events I probably shouldn’t even be joking about “shot”), but look I’m coming from a place of passion. I love movies with all my heart, It is, but lately these new decisions have made the Academy look like morons. I defend the Academy because they don’t go for what’s popular they go for what is an achievement in film. They are not the MTV Awards the Academy Motion Picture Arts and Science, but with these proposed changes it’s getting pretty damn hard to defend the Academy. I have no doubt that the outrage coming from Hollywood will make the Academy change their minds seeing how they dealt with the Best Popular Film award it’s shown the Academy is reactionary.
DON’T WORRY:
We’re All ‘Bad With Money’ PARIS BARRAZA @ParisBarraza
I
used to be convinced that among all of my peers, I was the only person who knew nothing about money. The truth is that we all knew nothing and still do not. Best-selling author and journalist Gaby Dunn spoke at Scripps College on Feb. 20. In 2016, the New York Times named her podcast "Bad With Money" as one of the top ten podcasts of the year. In it, she explores a lifetime of her personal financial woes and Dunn quickly realized a large reason that had to do with it. We don't have conversations about our finances. In the spring of my senior year of high school, all of my peers, including myself, began receiving acceptance letters to the schools we applied to. On the verge of starting our new lives, we excitedly talked about dorm rooms and majors. Aside from the occasional remark, we did not address the price tag looming over all of our shoulders. Eventually, I began to assume that it was just me that didn't know the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans or what a low interest rate meant. Surely, if we all were confused, we'd be asking about it, right? Dunn echoed how I felt. "I always felt like there was a day in school that I missed," she joked before adding, "It seemed like everyone knew something I didn't know. Spoiler alert, nobody knew it." She is right, of course. That became clear to me when I began to ask my peers about their finances. When it came to taxes, everyone groaned, but I was not sure if it 22
The cover of Dunn’s book. Courtesy of Atria Books
was due to their actual experience, or if it was the appropriate social response we all adopted. When it came to affording tuition, everything was just as vague. A co-worker revealed that his aunt paid for his schooling, but that was all he knew. A friend mentioned that her parents could afford the tuition at the school she attended, while another friend shared that her parents took out loans for her and her brother. Throughout those conversations, more questions emerged. What type of loans did you take out? How much money do you have in your savings? How did you go about filing your taxes? Even worse, were all the questions I was too embarrassed to ask.
Dunn touched on this problem, sharing: "I just had no idea where to start. The reason we don't have financial literacy is because, one of the big things, is we don't ask the stupid questions." The result are individuals burdened by their circumstances and isolated by societal etiquette. We grow up with what Dunn cleverly calls a "Money Script", or our understanding of finances based upon the way we were raised. Some people overspend to compensate disappointments in other parts of their life while others live paycheck to paycheck and wonder how everyone else seems to have money. The kicker, to an already foreign, anxiety-ridden and confusing topic, is that we do not talk about it, even when there are answers available right next to us. We turn to family during a bad relationship, divulge secrets to coworkers during slow hours and seek out friends when our mental health waivers. So what if we turn to those same individuals and have conversations about money, too? When we ask questions, we learn. Once we overcome the initial fear of asking that society managed to ingrain in many of us, we will begin to find strength and solutions in our shared experiences. This can be a powerful tool in our financial journeys, something Dunn urged the audience to consider: "If you're not sharing information with the people around you, who most likely have your similar income, or similar situation or similar lifestyle, how is anyone ever going to learn anything?"
Culture
Valentines Day V
alentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated all over the world, with each country celebrating in their own unique way. Every country has its own unique traditions on Valentine’s Day, where friends and couples can express their love for one another. Some countries, like Denmark, are new to Valentine’s festivities. According to denmark.dk, the official site of the Danish government, there are many celebrations and traditions that Denmark celebrates, Valentine’s Day being one. Valentine’s day came to Denmark in the early 1990s and has since become more popular. Denmark takes its own twist on Valentine’s, giving pressed white flowers, known as snowdrops, instead of roses. Korea takes the Valentines celebrations a step further, by adding a second day of festivities. February 14th is a day where women give chocolates to show their affection. On March 14th , or White Day, it is the men’s turn to give sweets to those they admire. According to Asia Society, there is even a singles day, called Black Day, on April 14th, where single individuals go out together. Scotland is also no stranger to Valentine’s Day, and
even has its own traditions. Some still celebrate what is called a Valentine date, according to stvalentinesday.org. “In this Scottish custom, the first young man or woman encountered on the street or elsewhere on Valentine’s Day becomes his or her Valentine and the day is celebrated with them” informs Stvalentinesday.org. India was just recently introduced to Valentine’s festivities in the late 1990s. Younger couples have adopted this holiday and celebrate with displays of love. Chocolates, fresh flowers, cards, soft toys and candies are common gifts given amongst loved ones. The love capital of the world, France, celebrates la Saint-Valentin. Camille Chevalier-Karfis, a French blogger of frenchtoday.com explains how la Saint-Valentin is celebrated. “Don’t go about sending all your French friends a friendly Valentine’s Day card, they may get the wrong impression” Chevalier-Karfis warns. She mentions that La Saint-Valentin is mainly a day for special love interests. Gifts given on la Saint-Valentin, are very similar to gifts given in the rest of the world, such as chocolates, cards, flowers, dinner at restaurants and for some, expensive jewelry. Chaffey College students have their own way of celebrating Valentine’s Day, both with romantic and platonic relationships.
Common gifts for Valentine’s Day in America can be chocolates, cards, flowers and dinner dates. “I received flowers and went to dinner” said Angelique Aguilar, a student at Chaffey, when asked of her Valentine’s day. With so many different celebrations around the world, Valentine’s Day has become a widely known holiday.
Sports
affey Rev h C ie e h Film
w
T
Coming Soon
FEstival
Chaffey College Theatre 5.18.2019
PLAYER MOBILITY
Photo courtesy of HBO’s The Shop
F
or years fans of the NBA have dealt with the heartbreak of their favorite player leaving their team. Through both free agency decisions and trades, players and franchises have continuously showed viewers that professional basketball isn’t just a game, it’s also a business. However, many claim that loyalty has been scarce within the NBA over the past several years. The most notable example is in 2010 when Lebron James made his infamous decision. During his ESPN special “The Decision,” James announced that he would be leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers and signing with the Miami Heat in free agency. After “The Decision” aired, the league was left with the understanding that the Heat would be a powerful team in the Eastern Conference, as James had joined forces with all-stars Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. This move was not only a defining moment for James’ career but also
set the scene for what the NBA would become in the following years. During James’ four years with the Heat he made four consecutive NBA finals appearances, winning two consecutive titles. The overall success of Miami during this time seemed to inspire a new era in the NBA, the era of the “super team”. The correlation between NBA super teams and the increase in player mobility is simple. It is easier to win by recruiting free agents than by waiting for young players to develop. This has resulted in what could described as a free for all between players and their franchises as both fight to find fast ways to win championships. From a franchise perspective it is easy to see this as nothing more than business. For example, last year the Toronto Raptors decided to trade their star player Demar Derozan for NBA sensation Kawhi Leonard in an attempt to make a
Photo By Kieth Allison
to fans that Durant joining the Warriors was the start of a dynasty. Two years and two championships later, Durant and the Warriors continue to dominate the NBA. With the recent addition of Demarcus Cousins, the Warriors remain the favorites to win the NBA Finals. Now more than ever players are scrambling to get into prime position for a championship run. . However, at the end of the day the NBA is a business, and from a business perspective it hard to blame either the players or the franchises. After all, in the NBA the ultimate goal is to win championships. This does not make up for the lack of competition within the league. NBA super teams make the post-season playoff race anti-climatic and predictable. Leaving us the question, has player mobility become an issue in the NBA?
break through in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Despite publicly stating that he did not want to be traded, Derozan found himself being traded to the San Antonio Spurs. This season, Harrison Barnes was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Sacramento Kings during a game. This sparked a response via social media by none other than Lebron James. “So let me guess this is cool cause they had to do what was best for the franchise right,� James stated on his rant via Instagram. James goes on to talk about how he believes franchises should start being more honest with their players. However, many players treat their franchises with this same mentality. . Perhaps the most notable incident of this in recent history can be seen when all-Star Kevin Durant decided to sign with the Golden State Warriors during his 2016 free agency. Durant, widely considered to be one of the best players in the NBA, left the Oklahoma City Thunder after he began to feel dissatisfied with the organization. The Warriors on the other hand were just coming off a historic 73-9 win loss record with the help of three all-stars in Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green. It became evident
NBA TRADE DEADLINE The Los Angeles Lakers were eager to make a deal for AllStar center Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans before the NBA trade deadline pass. The Lakers believed signing Davis would be a great move in bringing motivation to the team. However, the Los Angeles Lakers did not manage to sign Davis despite their immense offer to his club, the New Orleans Pelicans. Their offer consisted of several combinations like salary filler, Lakers young players such as Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and Lonzo Ball and future first-round picks. Despite this offer, the Pelicans never responded or made any counter offer. The New Orleans Pelicans frustrated the process of the trade due to lack of any response from them which made Lakers having to wait until summer of 2019 for free agency to begin. The entire process annoyed Davis who
had requested a trade on January 28, 2019 through his agent Rich Paul. Davis made clear that he would not sign an extension this summer with any club until his contract expires. He had rejected his current team offer of $239 million to sign a five- year ‘super max’ deal with the Pelicans. That is why they never responded to the Lakers offer. Since Anthony Davis has recovered from his finger injury, the club has been eager to protect their treasured trade asset. Pelicans wanted Davis to play the remaining games of 2018- 19 season. Dell Demps, the general manager for Pelicans, stated that they considered the evident that he wants to give his current club his best, and help the team win all the remaining games before his contract expires in July 2020. Pelicans general manager, Demps stated that they rejected the Los Angeles Lakers offer since they wanted to
uphold and preserve the integrity of the game and be per NBA policies. The manager noted the club supports the values which are in best interest of its fans and NBA by allowing Davis to stay and play for his current team. Dell Demps considered the decision of other managers to keep Davis till offseason. Danny Ainge, the general manager of the Celtics urged Demps to wait until the offseason when the Celtics can make their own offer for the star. If Ainge succeeds
in signing Davis, it is a huge gain for the Boston Celtics The Lakers’ bid for Davis was crucial for New Orleans to use as a benchmark asking price in the offseason. Anthony Davis will have the final say since he will be a free agent in July 2020.
Apps Make Riding Easy. Ride FREE with your Chaffey ID. Use your phone’s map app and select the transit option to plan your ride. Or use the Omnitrans app with built-in trip planner and NexTrip real time arrival info. Go free. Go easy. GoSmart. No application, special pass or sticker required, just a current valid ID. Details at Omnitrans.org.
OMNITRANS.ORG • 1-800-9-OMNIBUS