THE BREEZE
VOLUME 29, ISSUE 2
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Letter From The Editor:
Go out and register to vote. It doesn’t matter what side of the aisle you are, please vote. We the people can decide how we want our country/state to be run. Voting does not take a long time and it’s one of the most important think you can do. I hope my readers and writers register to vote by October 22, the midterm elections are coming and they matter just as much as any other election. You are still voting on the people that represent you in congress and the propositions that affect you and your community. Voting is something Americans should treasure and use as much as possible. “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting” -Franklin D. Roosevelt
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CONTENTS News 5. Kavanaugh Decision 6. Latino Comedy 7. Town Hall 10. Fall Transfer
Culture 12. 14. 15. 16.
Features 24. The Maloof Home 28. Did you know?
Humans of Chaffey
Sports 31. Coaches’ Corner
Layouts: Andy Gutierrez 20 Christopher Sainz 5, 6 Emmanuel Vargas 16, 17, 18, 28 Joshua Gutierrez 14 Katie Priest 7, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 31, Kiara Jerez 2, 3, 4, 11, 19, 26, 30
Cover Art by Emmanuel Vargas
The One Man Film Crew Self Love Resurgence of Records Breezing through LA
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Daniel Jacobo Frank Montanez Don Dreyer Emmanuel Washington Michael Thomas Ravenelle
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NEWS
KAVANAUGH HEARING Amalia Escobedo @amyscobedo
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n July 9th President Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh to fill the Supreme Court seat left open by Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. Kavanaugh gave this statement at a press conference after the announcement, “I am deeply honored”. Kavanaugh became supported not only by President Trump but by other Republican senators as well. A month after the nomination announcement, on September 27th sexual allegations against Kavanaugh came forth. In a detailed article by the Washington Post, Christine Blasey Ford, a Palo Alto University professor accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were teenagers. According to the Washington Post this assault happened at a party involving alcohol in the early 1980’s. In the article she states, “He was trying to attack me and remove my clothing.” Dr. Ford had sent a letter to California senator Dianne Feinstein about the sexual assault prior to the release of the article. That letter was later leaked, and Senator Feinstein got the federal investigative authorities involved in the matter. Kavanaugh responded to the allegations by stating, “I categorically and unequivocally deny this allegation. I did not do this back in high school or at any time.” The allegations and White House statements left many assault victims in an uproar demanding that Mr. Kavanaugh be taken out of the supreme court nomination. The Supreme Court delayed the nomination process for a week before calling a court hearing on September 27th. The televised court hearing took place at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC leading off with Dr. Ford. Ford had requested that she be kept in separate rooms and away from Kavanaugh throughout the hearing. Ford gave a descriptive testimony of her attack through a shaky voice and a composed posture, though she could not recall all the details of that night. She stated she did not come out about the incident back then due to fear. Kavanaugh, who was eager to testify to clear his name, began with a teary speech affirming the senate of his reputation. He pulled out a calendar with detailed events of dates as far back as the early 1980’s. This court hearing was deemed as, “Sadly one of the most shameful chapters in the history of the United States Senate” by Republican of Texas, Senator Ted Cruz.
Photo by Ninian Reid
Prosecutor Rachel Mitchell released a memo on September 30th to all Republican senators stating, “I do not think that a reasonable prosecutor would bring this case based on the evidence before the committee” this came after the hearing. President Trump ordered an F.B.I. investigation to be reopened on Kavanaugh’s background on October 5th. In the midst of the investigation, Sens. Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine and Joe Manchin III, a Democrat from West Virginia voted to support Kavanaugh the morning of October 5th despite the allegations. On October 6th, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed into the Supreme Court by a 50 to 48 senate vote. As Vice President Mike pence concluded the vote, one woman shouted, “This is a stain on American history!” Protesters were being dragged out of the Senate’s public galleries. According to the New York Times, “Washington had not seen such a brutal nomination fight” since the 1991 sexual assault allegations against Judge Clarence Thomas. President Trump, along with invited reporters watched the televised vote while aboard the Air Force one stating, “He’s going to go down as a totally brilliant Supreme Court justice for many years.”
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‘LATINA/O’ COMEDY HOUR By Kenya Staley @KenyaStaley
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n celebration of Latina Heritage Month, the Latina Leadership Network Club hosted a Comedy Hour event at the Chaffey Rancho campus on Thursday, September 18. There were performances from Mike Cano, Jesus Sepulveda and Monique Flores in an hour-long event. Followed by burritos and refreshments, each comedian brought something fresh and funny to the stage, but it was their pride in being Hispanic that resonated with the students. Whether it was about being a single parent, adapting to American culture or starting over to pursue a passion, they captivated the audience through their monologues. Mike Cano introduced the event by touching on the joys of being a dad, growing up in Chino and fighting stereotypes. He gave a performance that had the audience laughing uncontrollably but also wanting more. “Are there any cholos in Rancho?” Cano asked while reminiscing about his childhood in Chino. As the laughter continued he reminded people to put away their phones, be in the moment, and enjoy the show. Monique Flores shared a part of her world and related to the students through her stories on starting over and the pressures we face in life. “I finally quit my job in real estate, and I said, Let’s give comedy a try because I dreamt it” she continued, “Getting acknowledgment from my
thoughts and making people laugh from it is my validation.” As she closed out her set, she reiterated how important the current generation of college students is, and what difference they can make by chasing their dreams. HBO star Jesus Sepulveda ended the event by giving a raw performance about growing up Latino in America. Sepulveda captivated the audience with impersonations of his “tias”, “tios”, dad and past teachers. Most notably he recounted childhood memories of spending time in Mexico and coming back a different person. “It’s a weird time for Latinos, especially with our president right now” he continued, “I hate that people think we’re lazy because immigrants are some of the hardest working people I know.” Audience members cheered him on as he spoke about the unapologetic love for his culture and how important Hispanic pride is. Before the event wrapped up, comedian Mike Cano left the students with some advice, “It’s really important for us to be apart of the diversity because laughter brings everyone together. Sometimes when you look at it from a religious or political standpoint or the way we live, whether it be the way we eat, talk or raise our kids it gets real muddy, dangerous and offensive. But when we sit together, laugh together then we can grow together.”
BREEZE TOWN HALL Paris Barraza @parisbarraza
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tudents, faculty members and Fontana residents all rushed into one of the Ralph M. Lewis Center rooms located at the Chaffey Fontana campus on September, 19th. All eyes were on Hector Solorzano the coordinator of The Breeze Town Hall Meeting as he introduced the mayoral candidates. The running Fontana mayoral candidates present that night were Lorena Corona, Mylinda Carrillo and Hafsa Sharafat. There were three out of the six candidates missing at the meeting including the current Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren. All candidates were contacted, emailed and sent an invitation to attend this meeting to which some of the candidates responded.At the start
of the meeting local residents began to question why the current mayor was not present. They had come in hopes that shewould be answering some of their questions. Once the topic cleared the air and an explanation was given, they moved on to ask the present running candidates some questions. Questions were submitted via Twitter by students at Chaffey using the hashtag "BreezeTownHall". Topics included the legalization of marijuana, the increasing crime rates in Fontana, and the development of warehouses in the city. Solorzano asked questions for 30 minutes, before dedicating the last half of the town hall to a live question and answer session open for attendees. Constituents of Fontana expressed their frustrations towards current mayor Acquanetta Warren as well as addressing recent conflicts with local law enforcement.
The last statement of the night after the Q & A ended came from veteran Russell Anderson. Nate Newman a reporter for the breeze newspaper posted this tweet about Russell's commentary, "Community Member, Russell Anderson, strongly Speaks his Mind tonight; Voicing Opinions & Issues involving Chief of @FontanaPD, along w/ a few words for many other Hierarchy Officials. Ending the Speech in radical Ideas to help out w/ Problems within Our own Community #chaffeynow". Refreshments were served, and after the town hall came to a close, attendees had the opportunity to personally meet with candidates.
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LOCAL VOICES DECRY IMBALANCE OF POWER
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Hector Solorzano @hectorconhambre
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n Sunday October 7th, the streets of Downtown Los Angeles were echoing with the sound of anger, frustration, and revolution. After the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, many organizations including, Black Lives Matter, the Survivors March, Revolution Club Los Angeles and Refuse Fascism marched the streets and voiced their disappointment about the new Justice. It all began in Pershing Square where the organizations and marchers had a chance to meet one another and voice their opinions. The march then moved through the streets of DTLA and came to an end at the west side of City Hall. The marchers made a stop in front of the crowded Grand Central Market and made it clear to the patrons why they were marching. Once the march ended at City Hall, representatives from different organizations had a chance to speak to the marchers and people roaming the streets. Estefani, a speaker with the #MeToo Survivors March, began her speech by chanting, “We believe survivors! We be-
lieve survivors!.” The crowd followed by chanting it back. Estefani spoke about the corruption floating around in the Trump White House and the power that continues to grow within the administration. She stated that many people in the Trump Administration have been accused of sexual misconduct. “Today, in America, we reward sexual predators with the highest position in the land.” “Shame!” yells one of the protesters in the crowd. Estefani continues, “We rewarded Trump, a man with more than 15 sexual allegations and we gave him the White House. Yesterday, we gave Kavanaugh, a sexual predator, the highest seat in the courts.” As her speech continued, Estefani stated that in the United States, no one believes victims. “This trial confirmed Kavanaugh, but it also confirmed that in America, we do not believe survivors of sexual assault. It confirmed that political parties are stronger than the truth. And it confirmed that when it comes to justice, we are willing to obstruct the truth when the person accused is white and a man in power.” Luna Hernandez, a member of the
Revolution Club Los Angeles and the National Student Task force of Refuse Fascism, addressed the crowd about how the senate confirmed an “Open Christian fascist and a white supremacist.” She also stated the various ways people can become involved with their revolution. Hernandez stated that she thinks “it’s beautiful and it’s right that women and all different kinds of people are getting into the streets and saying that this Christian fascist Brett Kavanaugh and his confirmation is illegitimate. Its a nightmare. Its threatening not only the right of women, but threatening women being treated and seen as actual human beings.” Hernandez also stated that she was at the event to organize and unite with everyone present. Once all the speakers finished their speeches the crowd began to disperse into the veins of the concrete jungle. Emotions were running high during the march and during the speeches. The one message all the organizations and people had in common is that their fight is not over.
Page One: • Marcher stop in front of Grand Central Market. Photo by Hector Solorzano Page Two: (Top-left to bottom-right) • Protesters marchng out of tunnel with police escort. • Luna Hernandez speaking to the crowd on the steps west of City Hall • Two men hold up sign from revcom • Member of #MeToo Survivors March holding sign in front of Grand Central Market • Protesters holding signs on the steps west of City Hall • A sign by the Party for Socialism and Liberation • Estefani speaking to the crowd on the steps west of City Hall
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the requirements. UCLA, Cal State San Bernardino and University of Riverside as well as other Southern California public institutions were crowded by students during the fair. That's where Chaffey student Krystylle Agustin found herself, at CSUSB's booth. Agustin is interested in transferring next fall to CSUSB as a nursing major. Attendee Richard Tobing enrolled at Chaffey directly out of high school, and is a student here of four years. Tobing is a computer science major, and is interested in transferring to Cal Poly Pomona. Attendees had the opportunity to explore smaller, private schools as well. Laguna College representative Amy Kells held official look books showcasing student art. She informed students about the small class sizes and affordable intuition compared to the other art schools. Kayla Zuniga, a former Chaffey student of three years, now serves as a representative for Biola University. She majored in Intercultural Studies and participated in sponsored missionary work by the private Christian school. Zuniga shared that attending a private school allows students to work one-on-one with professors.On campus departments like Chaffey’s Career Center, Transfer Center, STEM and Legal Pathways program hosted their own booths to provide accessibility and exposure for students. Thomas D. Allison, the Legal Pathways Program Manager, represented the organization at the fair. He is striving to make the field of law more diverse to encourage students at Chaffey to get involved in the program and consider law school. The fair provided further guidance for students seeking to transfer, as applications for Cal States, UCs and out of state schools are open for Fall 2019. (Chaffey student talking to a representative from the University of La Verne.)
FALL TRANSFER FAIR 2018
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n Thursday, September 27th the Transfer Center hosted it’s fall transfer fair on the Rancho Cucamonga campus. Prior to the event, students could register to attend one of four workshops. This included a UC Santa Barbara General Admissions Workshop, UC Transfer Options Workshop hosted by University of California Riverside, a career workshop, and a financial aid workshop. Afterwards, students gathered in the quad to attend the fair, featuring representatives from 42 different California state private and non private universities and out-of-state schools. Students who signed up at the Transfer Center’s booth also received a free meal. College paraphernalia was raffled off throughout the event as well. Pamphlets and handouts were available to students from each school, detailing available majors, on-campus events and where to apply. Students stopped at different booths to ask representatives questions and receive further guidance. UC Santa Cruz representative Dayana Rivas majored in sociology and revealed that she attended the institute straight from high school. In response to what transfer students should be primarily aware of about the school, she replied that there is, “An almost guaranteed spot for transfer students,” should they meet 10 / October 11, 2018
Culture
ALEX MAGDALENO @TheBreezePaper
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obert Rodriguez is one of Hollywood’s most influential Hispanics. Not only is he a well established Chicano film director, but through his work and contributions to both the American and Chicano culture, he has managed to broaden the definition of what a Latino role is within the film industry. Responsible for classics such as the “Spy Kids” franchise, “El Mariachi,” “Machete,” “Desperado,” “Sin City,” “From Dusk till Dawn,” “Once Upon a Time in Mexico,” “Planet Terror” and the upcoming “Alita: Battle Angel,” Rodriguez has a distinct style unlike others. Robert Anthony Rodriguez was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, to parents Rebecca Villegas, a nurse, and Cecilio G. Rodríguez, a salesman. His interest in film began at age 11 when his father brought home one of the first VCRs. Soon after, Rodriguez picked up a video camera and was making short films of his own in which often featured some of his nine siblings and continued to do so throughout high school and college. After some time, Rodriguez had gained the reputation in the neighborhood as “the
kid who makes movies”. His work would go on to win several awards and for his efforts was eventually accepted into the film program at the University of Texas in Austin . While others would spend their time going out with friends, young Rodriguez had other plans in mind as he took it upon himself to do something to better his family’s living condition and to provide his siblings. Rodriguez’s first full-length feature film, “El Mariachi” (a Mexican action adventure about a guitarist with no name looking for work but gets caught up in a shoot-’em-up adventure) was originally intended for the Mexican home video market. Rodriguezthought it was a good way to build up the experience needed to go on to make a real American Independent film with the money earned and eventually submitted his work into film festivals in hopes of getting discovered. To his surprise, “El Mariachi” was the film that sent him along his path. For a throwaway film that was not intended for American audiences, it was unexpectedly well received. After Rodriguez won the Audience Choice Award at the Sundance Film Festival of ’93, executives at Columbia Pictures ended up purchasing
the American distribution rights. “El Mariachi” would go on to make over 2 million dollars in theaters and proved that independent films could be profitable for major movie studios. In “El Mariachi,” Rodriguez takes the role of producer, director, composer, production designer, visual effects supervisor, director of photography, writer, and sound editor. About the only job he did not do was act, as there would be no one to operate the camera. He was dedicated to teaching himself everything as he did not have the means to hire a full crew. Nick-named “The one-man film crew” Rodriguez would redefine what a filmmaker was capable of. Rodriguez raised funds for “El Mariachi” by partaking in several scientific studies where he was paid to test new pharmaceutical drugs. The filmmaker actually wrote most of his script for “El Mariachi” while he participated in these tests. In the end, it cost him a total of $7,225 to complete the project. Rodriguez has stated that if he didn’t have to pay for film, processing and telecine costs, it would have only cost $600 to shoot the film.
Today “El Mariachi” is recognized in the book of records for the lowest budget film ever produced and distributed by a major motion-picture company. “Rebel without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player,” is a book written by Rodriguez, documenting the making of “El Mariachi” and telling his tale of how an amateur filmmaker from Texas earned a spot on the Hollywood map. It’s a must-read for aspiring independent filmmakers. Rodriguez has coined the term “Mariachi-style filmmaking,” a reference to his approach on filming “El Mariachi.” Rodriguez did not believe huge budgets were needed to make a film, for he was an expert with using what he had at his disposal to make the best low budget films he could. For moving camera shots, Rodriguez sat in a broken hospital wheelchair, guns were borrowed from the local police station, bloopers were kept in to save film and sound was recorded on an ordinary cassette recorder and microphone. Many of the exterior scenes were shot on the same two blocks to avoid using up too much mon-
ey on gas. Many of the edits were necessitated by Rodriguez’s frugal nature as he preached “Creativity, not money, is used to solve problems.” Prior to Rodriguez directorial debut, Hollywood did not have parts for Salma Hayek or Antonio Banderas. Hispanic actors and actresses would generally land roles portraying stereotypical characters such as maids, gardeners, criminals, etc., rare were hero types. When making “Desperado,” the sequel to “El Mariachi,” Rodriguez found there were not many Hispanic actors working in Hollywood. He took it upon himself to put Hispanics in top roles to normalize these faces by casting them repeatedly. As a result, Rodriguez established his own star system and launched the American film careers of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Danny Trejo and others. Salma Hayek was the first Mexican actress to appear in a Hollywood film since Dolores Del Rio, which last occurred some 50 years ago. His latest venture is television network named “El Rey.” The network caters to a Latin-American audience and specializes in grindhouse-style content, with its grainy
visuals and action-packed programming. The network also features relatable heroes and aspirational stories that embrace today’s America. It is important to show relatable characters and stories because when stories are not told it gives the impression that they are not as significant as others. People want to feel like they belong and Rodriguez promotes this by having strong Latin influences showing the lack of Latino representation in his work and giving Hispanic audiences people whom they can identify with.
SELF LOVE Nadia Castro @_nadiiaaa_
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hroughout life, girls struggle with not only choosing what food to eat, but also with loving themselves the way they are. Society has brought looking a certain way to a whole new meaning. People have always been mesmerized by models, with long luscious hair, toned slim bodies and smooth silky skin. That is what society has been trying to mold women into, yet a variety of women had different ideas. Social media gives people a platform to speak out and have their voice heard. Ashley Graham used her voice and captured the hearts of millions of women. She started the hashtag #BeautyBeyondSize and immediately women started sharing all their stories. Women were posting pictures of themselves embracing stretch marks, cellulite, curves and what makes them beautiful. Graham is a curvy women, who became popular in the modeling industry. She is not shy about her curves, but embraces them. Curvy or “plus sized models� are rare in the modeling industry. Graham changed that game. By fighting for women of all sizes to have a voice and feel proud of who they are and the way they look. The definition of beauty was changed and so were the lives of women everywhere. Ashley Graham is chang-
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ing the way the fashion industry sees women and the way women see themselves. Body positivity is defined differently by everyone. Kelly Augustine, a blogger and activist, focuses on plus size clothing, brown beauty and cosmetics. Augustine gives her readers advice and tips based off what she has learned and experienced. Augustine’s fashion is what women a love to see. She gives, fashion rules to the readers, but also makes it known that her clothing is for all women including plus sized. Another empowering women is Aarti Olivia Dubey. Dubey, an Indian woman from Singapore, is a plus-sized model telling her story. Through her own website, Curves Become Her, she shares her stories about being plus-sized, to encourage female empowerment, plus sized-fashion, how to be healthy in body and mind. The website is a platform for the world to share their own stories. Women all over the world have the chance to not only to share their story, but have the chance to love themselves. Female empowerment is here to stay, and so are all the women that make this world a better place. To be happy with your body, self-love is needed. Perfect is overrated, be yourself with positivity and happiness.
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Student journalists from The Breeze received the exciting opportunity to spend two days in Los Angeles visiting newsgroups and participating in different learning experiences. On the first day of the trip, twelve students packed into two Chaffey vans and headed off to the first stop on the large itinerary list: YouTube Space LA. We arrived unannounced, so it came as no surprise when we were told we would not be allowed inside. After a quick group decision, we decided to trek further down the street to
where the office spaces of Yahoo and The Huffington Post are located. Though there were muffled whispers of disappointment that we were going to Yahoo instead of Google — also nearby — one tour inside changed all of our minds. Photos were snapped as we wandered in and out of production and sound rooms. During Yahoo tour, we were invited to peek inside the room where they film the show Mostly Football and met Supervising Producer Josiah Johnson.
Story by Paris Barraza Afterwards, we had the opportunity to meet and work with Elisa ‘Wowza’ Lodge, who guided us to become more effective, self-aware communicators through the use of our energy and body movement. None of us quite knew what to expect from the experience. We bounced around on large balls to ease our tension, mimicked each others’ inflections and posture and wore masks to promote new beginnings. It was only after that we all could appreciate Lodge’s unorthodox exercises. Even the shyest in our group admitted to
feeling more confident. That unique experience brought us closer, and gave us something to laugh about for the rest of the night. It proved to be helpful as we took to Venice boardwalk in pairs to interview different individuals on the street. If we could handle Lodge, we could handle anything that came our way on assignment. The next day, six of us attended the next event planned on the #LAtour: The Los Angeles Times, where we met with Deputy Audience Engagement Director Samantha
Melbourneweaver. Her advice and insight in the field was candy to us, a group of student journalists. All of us were jotting down notes, snapping photos for reference — with one student from the group lingered behind to talk with another reporter at her desk.
out on assignment. As we made our way back to Chaffey, we swiped through the photos taken and determined what we would share on social media. After we took one final group photo to commemorate the trip, we hugged our goodbyes and headed our separate ways.
The trip ended with a visit to the Autry Museum of the American West where we spent time in the La Raza exhibit before finishing the evening at Griffith Observatory. For many of us, this trip stands as our first experience being
Photos by Raylene Camerano
RESURGANCE OF
RECORDS MICHELLE MACIAS
@maciasmichele24
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hen you think about stores that go out of business, it is the mom and pop shops that come to mind. Rarely do you hear about a small shop putting a megastore out of business. Past generations anticipated physical forms of music. It was an era when the single was released before the album was available in stores. But the birth of technology (the iPod, youTube, streaming sites etc) marked the beginning of the end of the music store. Now it’s the little guys, the local music shops, that still cling onto dear life. The Inland Empire and its surrounding cities are home to a variety of record shops. Dr. Strange, The Glass House Record Store, Zoinks and Rhino Records in Claremont just to name a few. If you ask record collectors about the resurgence of vinyl, you are sure to get different responses. For some of the more serious record collectors, it has not changed and the question will offend them because to them, it was never a fad, to begin with. More casual fans of vinyl are better sources for this question because a great chunk of them are new to the community. Ernest De La Puente has been an employee of Rhino Records for just under five years. He does not like the record collector title because he feels that it is too pretentious. He humbly admitted that he is fairly new to the community and noted that a resurgence is taking place. De La Puente likes to buy records but is not too quick to spend on them. If he spots something he likes and can afford, he will purchase it simply because he has an appreciation for music. De La Puente pointed out that too often, groups of people walk into the store with cameras in hand and stage an impromptu photo shoot. “I don’t tell them anything. I don’t want to be that person but some of them just pose with records and don’t buy anything. They want the street cred just because it’s cool.” He shared that a member of the alternative band, Sonic Youth, popped in the other day and those celebrity sightings at Rhino Records are not uncommon at all. Rhino Records in Claremont has been independently owned and operated since 1981. The 6000 square foot store was opened in 1991 and website states that they “have gathered no moss since [then].” They claim to be a record store like those from the good ol’ days but this one has stood the test of time. Rhino Records the fifth record store where self-proclaimed, serious collector, Anthony Castro has worked at. His love for music began (against his will) when he was a child. His parents were always playing records and although he did not like their selection of Soul and Oldies at the time, he says that most of the time it is what he listens to now. Castro was a Rhino Records regular and was offered a job, he has been employed by the record shop for almost a decade. He stated that the only reason why he left the previous shops is that they all went out of business. When asked whether or not he noticed a resurgence, he said he has seen all the ups 18 / October 11, 2018
and downs. “In the beginning, records were cheaper and collectors were the only ones buying them, it was mostly older people.” Anthony noticed a decline in demand during the early 2000’s, “it was horrible everywhere! But with the closing of other shops, the crowd came over here.” He believes that the hipster mothership, Urban Outfitters is partially responsible for the new wave because the chain started carrying vinyl and record players. The resurgence enticed artists and more of them started to press records. It is hard to predict the future of record shops because fashionable or not, in a sense, it is a dying business. Physical copies require additional time, money, and labor so more and more artists have started to drop albums digitally. Besides, younger generations are fickle and always ready for the next best thing. The record collecting community will most likely continue to exist. As long as the little shops remain open and record swaps keep taking place, nostalgia will live on. Like record nerd, Anthony Castro stated, “The format doesn’t matter, there is always gonna be a love for music, no matter what. Sure, digital is more convenient, you can’t play records in your car!”
Features
The Second Golden Age Of Television With Professor
Kris Tashjian @KrisXTrash For many students, the idea of film and television degrees is lucrative and risky. Talking to Chaffey College professor of broadcasting and cinema Daniel Jacobo, the future of the industry looks alive: “With new shows like Game of Thrones, and others from streaming services [like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu] being written so competitively, we are seeing the second Golden Age of Television. Writers like Jordan Peele are incorporating all of their television writing experiences innovatively into feature films, and utilizing different combinations of methods to get new results.” Professor Jacobo holds his Master of Fine Arts in film and television from the University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor’s in Chicano arts and studies from the University of California, Riverside and an Associate of Arts in fine and studio arts from San Bernardino Valley College. He also serves as a panel judge for the Television Academy Foundation’s summer internship program. “Find balance in your life, start building your skills sooner. I used to spend five hours a day playing basketball, instead of writing. By the time I got to college I had a lot of catching up to do,” cautions Jacobo. 20 / Features / October 11, 2018
Daniel Jacobo His academic and professional careers did not come so easily set in stone, as he was not raised in an artistically affluent area. In his junior high years, Jacobo had a life changing realization when his teacher scolded him for being the “class clown”, but encouraged him to express himself with his art. Sometimes it takes one domino in life to begin a domino effect, and this was Jacobo’s to lifelong art and video production opportunities. When asked why he ultimately chose to focus on the film medium, he explains how movies could express the spirit of the times and provide contextual relativity between audience and characters on screen: “Especially shows today, go deeper and deeper into character backgrounds and psychologically and emotionally relevant storytelling. It all starts with the written words.” Jacobo believes that with today’s saturated market and ever-growing subscribers to streaming services, there are plenty of careers available for those who are willing to work for them. Film and television are a bit more abstract as academic and career fields, as opportunities cater to very specific strengths; in other words, someone with the same
degree could be good at writing while another good at lighting, or vice versa, two opposite degrees could have very similar strengths. I have learned that film is a perfect marriage between artistic and technical skills, and you can thrive either way with the right work ethic, but you will benefit exponentially more if you have additional sets of skills to provide your team support with. Professor Jacobo emphasizes how writing is the first step to great work, and putting it off is holding you back. He currently instructs multiple cinema and broadcasting courses at Chaffey College, including, but not limited to, Intro to Screenwriting, Intro to Media Writing, Beginning Single Camera Production, American Cinema Survey and World Cinema Survey. Under his instruction, Chaffey College students have made it to prestigious film schools, like American Film Institute, University of Southern California, and, of course, his alma mater, UCLA. Jacobo reiterates the fact that the industry is growing and hungry for new talent, and that is not changing anytime soon. So, “start writing now.”
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rank Montanez reveals, unlike other men on the job, he did not dream of joining law enforcement. Yet there he was, in uniform, sitting in his office. "I kind of just stumbled into it. I never, I never thought I would be doing this and kind of when I started doing it, it kinda felt like I was a natural for it, but it never even crossed my thought process in doing it you know. I did it on a whim.” Montanez is quick to add he did not know what he wanted to do in his early twenties. He worked full time as a Mechanic after he served in the Air Force, sharing he was not as focused then. You would never know that if you listened to the 53-yearold Chief of Police of Chaffey Community College and Director of Public Safety. A self admitted jack-of-all-trades within the department, his responsibilities include managing the police department and maintain operational costs while tending to the concerns of faculty and staff. Aside from ensuring his officers are making their rounds around the campus, Montanez developed a program at Chaffey called H.O.P.E., or the Homeless Outreach and Practice Enforcement. Montanez calls himself and his staff "guardians of the campus", as opposed to the "social justice warriors" he sees the officers from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's department as. He explains working in Rialto and in San Bernardino, officers adopt this role because of the rampant crime, whereas at Chaffey, officers are focused on protecting students and faculty.He remarks that it is a "different policing philosophy". While only a year and a half into his position at Chaffey, Montanez is an experienced law enforcer.
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He retired from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department after 27 years. He worked in the county jail system, patrolled the Morongo Basin, worked in criminal intelligence, narcotics and homicide units. Montanez is unique, as he has had a diverse career; Most officers do not have the opportunity to receive much exposure to other departments. During the application process, Montanez did not think about the next step after each test he took. In fact, he was not the one to seek out an application in the first place. “There was a guy passing out applications, and I went, oh I can do that let me just fill it out you know, just on a whim, and oh nothing's going to ever happen with this and I forgot about it.” For someone who did not intend to work in law enforcement, Montanez never left the field. After a friend notified him of the available position at Chaffey, he retired from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in favor of something more “up his alley”. Known as the "community guy" back at the Sheriff's Department, it wasn't too difficult for Montanez to make the transition. Though it has only been a yearand-a-half since accepting the position, Montanez quickly discovered that Chaffey became a second family to him.
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on Dreyer, musician, artist, photographer, and more, yet considers himself a reserved man. A technical specialist for the visual and performing arts department, Dreyer has been working at Chaffey College for about eight years now. He assists the department with administrative needs like making the photography and videography budgets. He aids with the department’s technical needs including any difficulties with computers and cameras. Dreyer has been a technician for most of his life, but has many interests spreading across the visual and performing arts. In high school, he was the school newspaper’s photographer. When he attended college, he was a music major for two years before he changed his path and received a degree in illustration. He worked at a company for about twenty years as a mechanic, but was relieved from employment and returned to college for graphic design. Dreyer has always been interested in art, but admits there have been difficulties finding what he enjoys. His career path changed multiple times, but he continued to work hard towards finding a job he loves. “Let’s just say working at a job that I finally just was tired of working and the lay off when the economy took a dump, I had spent over 20 years with the company," Dreyer states, "I was their head technician and it kind of bothered me because I come from family that started a job, worked there their whole life, and retired from the job. My grandparents did that, my dad had done that, so I figured well I’ll just stay there forever.”
Finding a career path that suited his interests took longer than expected. He joined the Marine Corps, and was a mechanic that worked on aircrafts. Dreyer then enrolled in college for multiple areas including music, illustration, graphic design, and video installation. His favorite visual arts medium is video and has a degree for video installation from the University of California Irvine. Dreyer states, “I’ve always liked art. I was a music major back when I first went to school, right out of high school, basically after the service, I went to college. I was a music major for two and a half years and although I had been playing music for a long time, I didn’t like sitting in a room, by myself, playing scales all day long, so they sent me to the art department.” Don Dreyer exhibits how he is a walking paradox in multiple ways. Dreyer isn’t a big fan of school despite the fact he enrolled in college multiple times and ultimately ended up working at Chaffey. He also despises any photos taken of him, but is photogenic once in front of the camera. Although he is a reserved man and tends to keep to himself, Don is a big supporter of his students and enjoys working with them any chance he gets. Don is a well-rounded artist; he doodles and writes his notes in pictures, was a musician and studied music, is a photographer, and an expert in videography. Although he has been a technician for most of his life, art and music are his home.
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A Brother on Campus Ian Edwards @tellmumimadeit
Personal training is not the only thing Washington is well-versed in. Before the weights, he attempted to break through as a story teller with hip-hop music. "People have told me that if you listen to music now and the things you were doing in music back then, if you would have just elevated then you would be making it today.” He has been freestyle rapping since he was 11 and has no fear of spitting a few bars at an open mic. Not only does Washington know his lyrics, but he also conveys an uplifting and motivational message through rap, an energy lacking of in rap today. “If you can rap downgrade women, or selling drugs... I know you can talk about telling kids how to graduate or how to build businesses...” Washington became further involved on campus when he was introduced to the Brothers Forum by Ray Austin in 2016. The Brothers Forum is an extension of UMOJA and meets every other week. Washington has been there from the beginning and is actively recruiting students to check out the meetings. He will speak on the next Brothers Forum meeting which will highlight on the history of voting. He believes it i extremely important to stay informed and prepped to vote at the polls. How often do we take the time to get to know the students around us? “Having young men from colleges vote, it says something.” Emmanuel is a man with deep thought, someone who has had If we take ourselves out of our comfort zones we quickly learn that we the odds stacked against him, but yet is out here today making developare surrounded by well-rounded intellectuals. ments for himself and the community. Emmanuel Washington, 34, was emerged into the Chaffey community in 2003 after he graduating high school. But, being young and having things he wanted to try he took a step back from education. In 2013, he decided to commit to the Chaffey College and completing a degree. He is currently a part-time student and has also been working security for 11 years. Washington is majoring in kinesiology in hopes to become a personal trainer. At a glance, this is an ironic career choice being he is not fond of athletes nor does he enjoy sports. He wants to become a personal trainer because physical growth through training is something emotionally and physically relatable for him. When Washington was five years old, he was pronounced dead in a coma due to a car accident. He had a broken neck, cracked skull and jaw right arm, and needed a metal plate in his head. After the accident, Washington had brain surgery that affects the nerves in his left side. Because of this he was unable to participate in contact sports growing up. However, in 2013 he found himself watching body builders on YouTube and was intrigued by the different workout methods. He saw training as a way to guide his own physical strength. “When I pick up a weight and I do certain things with my left side to build strength and get stronger this is when a passion began to grow." "Therefore ever since I picked up a weight, I have not put it down.”
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The Sam and Andrea Maloof Home Michele Macias @maciasmichele24
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ome of renown artists, Sam, and Alfreda Maloof, sits at the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains. The house mimics an art gallery while maintaining a welcoming lived-in feel. It features the work of friends and colleagues, as well as Sam and Alfreda’s own. The original Maloof residence was threatened during the construction of the 210 freeway. Luckily, it was recognized as a national landmark and transferred to its current location at 5131 Carnelian St. in Alta Loma. Maloof was born to Lebanese parents on January 24, 1916, in Chino. He showed interest in calligraphy, cartooning and graphic art but had trouble deciding what to focus on. He worked as an apprentice for the famous artist Millard Sheets and in 1948, married Alfreda Louis Ward. The couple moved to a house in Ontario where Sam built furniture out of his garage. He sporadically added to the home that is now a museum for over four decades. The tour begins with a tall Japonesque wooden gate that leads to the front door. Once inside, shocking colored walls display artwork by Sam’s mentor, Miller Sheets. A blue door marks the entrance to Sam’s workshop, where handmade furniture is still being produced by his apprentices. Shelves are lined with books and knick-knacks that the couple collected from around the world. In the living room, a bright yellow mid-century couch displays a dip that indicates what could have been Sam's favorite place to unwind. And in the dining room, a sleek extending table top protects oatmeal colored wool on seats that resemble benches.
Pictures of the couple hang like timelines wherever onlookers turn. Worn earthy bricks click and rattle with every step one takes. Singing bricks are what Maloof called his uncemented puzzle-like floor. Rooms host bright woven Zapotec rugs that clash beautifully against unadorned walnut furniture and redwood walls. Oversized kitschy hens overlook a small round table and entertainment center in the breakfast nook. Sunlight creeps through the stacked glass blinds in Alfreda’s treehouse reading nook. The original room in Ontario hovered over an avocado tree so Sam made the old tree trunk a ceiling beam. Downstairs, the master bedroom showcases an off-centered bed with a missing headboard. A trick that Alfreda came up with to prevent Sam from reading or working in bed. A combination of wood and bright stained glass displays Alfreda’s name above her studio door. A carefully crafted wooden spiral staircase leads to the guest room above. The tour ends with a signature Maloof chair that guests are invited to sit on. Even at the height of fame, Sam declined the artist title. He preferred woodworker because he saw it as an honest word. Sam Maloof died on May 21, 1999, at the age of 93. His woodwork is appreciated for its fine and modern style and resides in museums such as LACMA, The Met, The Smithsonian, and private collections all over the world.
Photos courtesy of the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts
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Did you know? As a local resident of Rancho Cucamonga,Ca there are a lot of offers and events the general public turns a blind eye to, due to a lack of knowledge. Here are a few interesting things taking place in the community. 1.Taco Tuesday at Joseph Filippi Winery The Joseph Filippi Winery located on Baseline Road in Rancho Cucamonga offers more than just wine tours. The Cucamonga winery has been in that location since 1922 with roots originating from Italy. Although, to the common eye it can be easily missed while driving down the road. The cool thing to know is, this winery holds a Taco Night every Tuesday with a wine tasting bar that closes at 4:30 pm. 2.$5 AMC Ticket Tuesday
Did you know that $5 movie tickets are available every Tuesday at AMC theaters? Individuals can redeem their tickets online through the stub rewards program the theater offers. 3. #TGIC at Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is now selling a dozen chocolate glazed donuts every first Friday of the month. The Krispy Kreme located in Ontario will be following this new policy. This explains their hashtag stating, “thank goodness it’s chocolate” it’s the only time of the month they offer original donuts with chocolate glaze in a large amount. 4. Terra Vista Farmer’s Market Every Saturday morning in Rancho Cucamonga, residents searching for a healthy alternative from grocery stores can visit the
Terra Vista Farmer’s Market. The market opens at 9 AM and is Located in the Terra Vista Plaza on Foothill Blvd. This Market offers a wide range of organic crafts and products from local growers. 5. Victoria Gardens Halloween Movie Nights Did you know Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga is holding a Halloween movie night on select Tuesdays in the month of October? The Movie nights will be held at the Chaffey Town square. There will be games, raffles and other activities before the movie starts. There is so much to learn about the Rancho Cucamonga community. The journey never stops.
HUMANS OF CHAFFEY: AMBER Casey Medina
Ever since she was little, 21-year-old Amber Hazlett has had a love for nature, and enjoyed capturing its beauty through photography. “I loved nature. I loved taking pictures of different insects and animals. I just developed a really strong liking for going outside and being outdoors." Amber started out with a simple point-and-shoot camera but overtime she felt it was not enough. “As I was getting older I didn’t like the quality of the simple point-and-shoot cameras, so when I was in the fifth grade I finally got my very first camera that was one model up from a reusable lens. It was a really nice Nikon Coolpix P90 with a really nice zoom.” Her Coolpix P90 served its purpose until Amber learned about removable lenses and professional model cameras. Wanting to learn more, Amber was eager to take photography classes in high school, but found that she had to wait a little longer. “Unfortunately the high school I attended did not have any photography classes. Instead, all they had was a digital film class. In college, I knew I wanted to major in photography just because I liked it and I really like nature photography the best so I took the photo-7 class."
For the last three semesters, Amber learned the ins and outs of photography through multiple classes here at Chaffey College. She loves and appreciates the journey, as she feels like it is a second chance. “When I was five I was diagnosed with leukemia. I had to be tested to see if anyone can be a match." A statewide search was conducted to find a stem cell donor with no luck. Unable to find a stem cell donor, the doctors looked to Amber's family. "My dad and my mom were tested but they were not a match. My sister was asked if she wanted to be tested and she agreed. She was a perfect match." Amber recalled. Amber has been cancer-free for sixteen years but she still feels its effects. The early exposure to chemotherapy has led to her developing multiple learning disabilities, but she does not let that deter her from pursuing her photographic aspirations. “I feel like I got a second chance so I wanted to do something with that second chance. I want to pursue a career in photography because getting a second chance makes you feel something deeper about life. You want to do something rather than just give up and not go to school and not do anything. It motivated me."
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Sports
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COACHES' CORNER
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The Dynamic Duo Coaches Ben and Grace Cooper
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s the 2018 soccer season has kicked off, the Panthers are on their way to having another great season. Head Coach Grace Cooper is starting her 11th year at Chaffey College and feels good about their chances of taking their conference this year. Coach Cooper played soccer at Cal State Fullerton from 2000-2002, earning First Team All-Conference, MVP, Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and Captain Honors. In 2003-2005, she joined the coaching staff as an assistant at Fullerton College. Coach Cooper has coached at John F. Kennedy High School in Orange County and club teams in Orange County. She graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2006 earning her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Kinesiology; Coach Cooper currently teaches a kinesiology class here at Chaffey College. The Panthers are in the North division of the South Coast Conference which includes teams from Pasadena City College, East Los Angeles College, Rio Hondo College, and Mount San Antonio College. Coach Cooper stated that Rio Hondo, which won the South Coast Conference in 2017, will be the team to beat this year.
The Panthers are led by sophomore captains, Nicole Downing, Danielle Perez, and Taylor Windham. The top scorers are led by freshmen Carla Garcia and Angel Rodriguez. Assistant coaches Daniel Fox and Erik Zamudio are also credited with the success of the team. With a current record of 7-1-2, ranked 18th in the nation, and 8th in the state, and 4th in Southern California. On the men's side, we have Coach Ben Cooper, who is in his eighth year as head coach. Coach Cooper graduated in 2002 from Cal State San Bernardino and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, went on to earn his Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton in 2004. Coach Cooper is also a fulltime physical education teacher at Summit Intermediate School, grades six to eight, and teaches classes at Chaffey College in the physical department. The men have speed and talent to carry them through this 2018 season, Coach Cooper said. Led by top scorer Oscar Casillas who has 5 goals to his credit, and Ivan Macias, with captain Mickey Huerta, the Panthers have a tough schedule ahead of them. Assistant coaches Chris Araya and Jake Davies also help with the task of pre-
paring the men. With a record of 5-2-2, the men hope to make a run to win their conference. In their South Coast Conference North Division, the team to beat is Mt. Sac, which made it to the conference finals in 2017. Coach Cooper says he tells his men that winning at Chaffey is a tradition and that they want to continue that tradition. Let's support both teams and bring home championships. Coach Grace Cooper has been married to Coach Ben Cooper for 10 years, Ben is also the Chaffey men's soccer coach. They have two daughters, a 3-year-old and a 15-month-old. They both are passionate about playing, coaching and teaching the sport to future student athletes.
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