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Auto Tech students race to top For the Skills segment of the competition students are put in an instructors’ position and in turn must choose a topic relevant to the automotive industry and give a 5-7 minute speech explaining “how it works.” On top of that competitors must then enter a shop and demonstrate the ability to do automotive tasks such as computer diagnostics. This competition tests and improves the skill sets of students. Last year, seven of Chaffey’s students competed and two made it to state. This year, six of Chaffey’s students competed and five have advanced to state competition level. Alex Calderon, Donavan Caver, Joel Escobar, Mike Strack and Jonathon Torrealba will be representing Chaffey at the state competition. “All I expect from my students is their best effort. There’s no losing involved. It’s not important if they win or lose but, so far they’ve done great,” Taylor said. “Our region is huge. Just making it to state is an accomplishment. I just want to say congratulations.” Participants are anticipating the state competition. “It was my first SkillsUSA and I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but it was pretty good in the end,” Torrelba said. “I won two bronze medals for the interviews I did and moved onto state, which I’m a little nervous about, because it’s a lot bigger, than the fist competitions. But I am looking forward to it.” The students will be competing in state competition on April 4-7 in San Diego.
CHRIS JOHNSON When put to the test Chaffey auto-tech team has been proven to be the best. Over the past two weeks students in our schools’ auto-tech program have been in a competition known as SkillsUSA which is a national competition that tries to improve ability and promote professionalism. Students must create a club to do different fundraising events that involve working with their community, school, and industry. The Chaffey College Car Club has events planned to raise funds for state. This competition does not just test to see who can do an oil change the fastest but, much more. “When you go to compete they have you enter both a leadership category and a skills category,” Sherm Taylor, automotive technology instructor, said, “The first weekend we went was leadership. For leadership the students were asked to do a job interview and were required to come prepared and dressed appropriately with resume in hand.” Students are judged on their demeanor, posture, vocabulary, and more. “They grade you on everything from the minute you walk in the door.” Taylor said. The SkillsUSA Leadership portion is designed to introduce students into the process and the requirements of obtaining a job in the real world work force, because just having the skills doesn’t always mean you get the job. During this segment students are interviewed and required to fill out an actual job application on a timer and are then judged on speed and accuracy.
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Jonathan Torrealba, Greg Landrum, Mike Strack, Joel Escobar, and Alex Calderon dressed in their leadership attire with Auto-Tech Instructor Sherm Taylor, ready for the SkillsUSA competition. After winning at the regional level, they will be competing at the state competition April 4-7 in San Diego.
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A still shot from Panther TV’s Class Nightmare video short as main character realizes that he is in the wrong class. See online exclusive story on our website, thebreezeonline.com.
Feb. 13 Chinese/ Vietnamese New Year The International Student Center invites everyone to celebrate Chinese/ Vietnamese New Year in the campus center east quad from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The celebration includes a lion dance, Chinese acrobats, calligraphy, paper cutting and more.
Feb. 13 Spring Fling Get involved with the clubs on campus and help to cultivate an active and wonderful community environment. The event will be held in conjunction with the Chinese/ Vietnamese New Year celebration in the quad.
Feb. 21 Food Pantry The Chaffey’s Food Pantry mission is to help current students with non-perishable food items. The event takes place in the Student Activities Lounge from 1-6 p.m. while supplies last.
Feb. 21 UCLA is Back Students interested in transferring to UCLA can contact the transfer center to set up an appointment with someone from the school.
Other Events
Spring Exhibition at the Wignall The Wignall is hosting The New World exhibition through March 22. It features artists who attended art schools in Southern California. ‘Hope’ Student Art and Photo Contest Chaffey College students are to submit artwork that represents a journey of “hope.” The chosen work will be used in brochures, banners, posters and other promotional materials. If students have experience in drawing, painting, photography and other forms of art then they should consider entering the 2012/2013 “Hope” Student Art/ Photo competition. Chaffey College’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program The school will be offering free income tax preparation to individuals with income less than $51,000. This is an IRS-sponsored program and Chaffey is one of the few community colleges to participate. For details, contact Teresa Thompson at (909) 652-6853. Coaches vs. Cancer Panther basketball will be taking part in the national Coaches vs. Cancer awareness event. Everyone is invited to come support the Panthers in a SHOOT OUT cancer on Feb. 9 and Feb. 20. All Chaffey college students get in free with ID.
Jan. 5 –– Petty Theft: Bldg/Vehicle/etc. Jan. 5 –– Threatened Crime: intent to terrorize Jan. 16 –– Threatened Crime: intent to terrorize Jan. 16 –– Battery on a Person Jan. 17 –– Threatened Crime: intent to terrorize Jan. 17 –– Hit and Run Property Damage only Jan. 17 –– Petty Theft: Bldg/Vehicle/etc. Jan. 22 –– Tamper with Vehicle Jan. 23 –– Lost Property $400+ Jan. 23 –– Outside Warrant/Felony Jan. 24 –– Petty theft: Bldg/Vehicle/etc. Jan. 24 –– Driver with no license Jan. 28 –– Threatened Crime: intent to terrorize Jan. 28 –– Theft; lost property Jan. 29 –– Driver with no license Jan. 29 –– Reckless driving: Highway Jan. 30 –– Outside warrant/Misdemeanor Jan. 30 –– Hit and Run Property Damage Only Jan. 31 –– Petty Theft: Bldg/Vehicle/etc
Sports Schedule Panther Men’s Basketball
Wed. Feb. 13 - Desert @ Desert 7 p.m. Wed. Feb. 20 - Mt.San Jacinto @ Chaffey 7 p.m. Sat. Feb. 23 - Victor Valley @ Victor Valley 3 p.m.
Panther Women’s Basketball Wed. Feb. 13 - @ Desert 5 p.m. Sat. Feb. 16 - @ Cerro Cosco 1 p.m. Wed. Feb. 20 - Mt. San Jac. here 5 p.m. Sat. Feb. 23 - @ Victor Valley 1 p.m. Panther Baseball Thurs. Feb. 14 - Southwestern here 2 p.m. Fri. Feb. 15 - @ Saddleback 12 p.m. Wed. Feb. 20 - Saddleback here 2 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 21 - El Camino Compton here 2 p.m. Sat. Feb. 23 - @ Compton 1 p.m. Panther Softball Wed. Feb. 11 - @ Grossmont 3 p.m. Tues. Feb. - 13 San Diego City here 3 p.m. Tues. Feb. 19 - Palomar here 3 p.m. Wed. Feb. 20 - L.A. Valley here 3 p.m. Fri. Feb. 22 - L.A. Mission here 2 p.m. Sat. Feb. 23 - @ Imperial Valley 12 p.m.
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The jerseys are lined up and softball season is underway as the women from Chaffey look to repeat as conference champions. But the Lady Cats dropped their home opener Feb. 6 against L.A. Harbor, 5-2. See story page 11.
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This handgun is a CZ-52. It initially came into production circa 1952. Fired in the wrong hands, it can penetrate up to a Level II (NIJ) ballistic vest. This is an example of what you would see at a crime scene after a criminal attempts to kill an bystander and drops the gun to evade law enforcement personnel.
It’s gun control, not rights control
JOCABETH SALVADOR
Gun control has been on the forefront of many Americans’ minds, and even more so after the Colorado and Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. This has caused an uproar and a re-evaluation of gun control laws across the nation. Many Americans, however, are still hesitant when it comes to adding more gun control restrictions. It is easy to understand why many people are skeptical of restrictions on of their rights protected under the Second Amendment. They are afraid that if one of our rights
were to be restricted it might set a precedent, which would pave the way to restricting other rights, like freedom of speech. The aim of gun control however is not to take away our right to bear arms, but to “interpret” the amendment in a way that would fit our needs as a nation today. It is said that our Constitution is unique because it is a “living” Constitution. That means that the Constitution’s interpretation is always changing and adapting to the country, and the people’s needs. Such modifications would be to make semi-automatic weapons illegal and to require that a record for acquisition, possession, and transfer of each privately held
firearm be retained in an official register. Small modifications like these do not take away our rights to bear arms, but it does make a difference in protecting people. Along with gun control there is also a need for gun education. It is important to educate the public of the dangers and risks of owning a firearm, on how to keep their firearms in a safe place if they do choose to own one and how to properly and safely use their firearm. In the United States gun control is regulated on the federal, state, and local levels. However, most of the gun control laws are placed by the individual states and territo-
ries of the United States. Because we are talking about interpreting the second amendment in a way that would fit our needs today, the federal government would have to step up and intervene. Federal laws would have to be placed, and then each individual state would be able to modify their laws further if they wanted. Gun control is not “rights” control. Gun control is not even gun control; it’s finding the middle ground between what people want, what the country needs, and what we are willing to do to make this country a better place.
The Rundown: Social media posts can say a lot about you JESSICA RUBIO Social networking can be a double-edged sword. Tweeting, updating statuses and sharing photos have become a daily routine for many these days. Sure, it may be entertaining to share your meal on Instagram and retweet your favorite celebrity now, but at some point this all can come back to bite you in the ass. Companies now look into future employees by searching social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
So, it’s best to re-think putting up those drunken Vegas trip photos or censore those offensive tweets. In other words, making your Facebook completely private is probably best if you are in search of a new career. Not only can social networking affect your chances of getting hired, but it can also cut into valuable time that can be spent doing something productive. This rings true to many college students who sit in class with phones in their laps typing up a storm. Why bother paying for a class that you don’t pay attention in?
Call me crazy, but it seems like a waste of money and time to sit in class updating Facebook. While social networking is a product of our generation, it may also be its downfall. People find it easier to interact on these sites rather than in person, and these sites have become more addicting than nicotine. It’s OK to social network, to a point. Put the iPad down and stop informing people about every second of your life. When you do decide to update your Twitter or Facebook, remember that what you post can say a lot about you. So be smart.
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Review continues to face administration oversight CARLY OWENS
Chaffey has shown up on the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) website for the second time in three years, this time because of the confiscation and labeling of the Chaffey Review, which was covered in the Jan. 28 issue of The Breeze. The SPLC story reports that California free expression laws are so protective that the administrators cannot take this kind of action toward student publications. “[Students] have both the right to
choose their own content and the right not to be forced to adopt the speech of the institution,” Frank LoMonte, executive director of the Student Press Law Center, said in the article. Student concerns about censorship and the warning label that was affixed to copies of the Review in the bookstore were addressed in a Jan. 28 meeting between administrators, Dean of Language Arts Michael Dinielli, English Department coordinator Neil Watkins, and English professors Michelle Dowd and Angela Bartlett.
Together they resolved to come up with a new sticker that Dowd and the students would work on. The administration wants the students’ work to be shown, and they see this as a compromise. Even with this compromise, Bartlett is not satisfied. “It’s arbitrary, picking on the journal,” Bartlett said. “There are things that are just as graphic all over campus, or any campus.” Dr. Henry Shannon, President/Superintendent of Chaffey, said the intent was never to stifle the students’ creativity.
“One of the concerns I expressed is that Chaffey is seen as a college for everybody,” Shannon said. “So when a publication has sensitive materials, to me, I think it is important that the reader be aware of what those potential materials are. The intent was not to stifle anyone.” The SPLC website also covered a 2010 incident in which a Breeze photographer was cited for taking photos of an emergency on campus. After consultation with an SPLC lawyer the case was never filed by the District Attorney.
so that grant did go a long way.” The grant offered an academic leg up for students pursuing a career in these specific fields. STEM majors were receiving customized service tailored just for them. Although funding has ceased, students are still benefiting. He explained that there is a push to keep people in the STEM-related programs, particularly looking to bring underrepresented groups here, such as females and minorities, and they do focus on outreach programs. “We really try to turn people on to science,” Gaddie said He said the majority of students coming through the chemistry department are health science majors, mainly studying in the areas of nursing, dental technology or pre-medical. Right now the classes are full, with
large waiting lists. The chemistry building’s state-of-theart equipment — much of it funded by the STEM grant — gives students the opportunity to enrich their educational experience. Students can closely analyze the compounds that they are using in science related classes. Students can still gain greater knowledge in their scientific fields of choice mostly because of the equipment purchased with STEM grant funding. “You’ve got sophisticated instruments that connect to computers and give you readouts for students to analyze experiments,” Gaddie said,“basically a lot of things you would see in CSI to analyze crime scenes. We’ve got the equivalent of that.” This equipment included an infrared spectrophotometer, which shoots infrared beams through a chemical, giving students
data based on how the beams change. This helps them to decipher different chemical compounds. According to a 2012 Forbes article written by Rodney C. Adkins, Senior VP of IBM’s Systems and Technology Group, there is a gap in the number of STEM majors graduating in the United State compared to other countries. “We need to increase the size of the STEM education pipeline,” Adkins said. “We need to include more women and underrepresented minorities.” “This is going to be my second year, so my pre-recs will be done after this semester,” Alex Easton, Nursing major, said. “I will be graduating in 2015.” Students interested in pursuing STEM-related majors on our campus have better opportunities based on the acquired research equipment and the motivated people in the math and science departments.
ed with third world countries and brushed under the rug in the back of our minds. It is something disturbing that we really wish
didn’t exist. Not only does it exist, but it is happening right in our backyard. The San Bernardino Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) held a lecture in room 211 of the CAA building Jan. 31 to inform attendees on the subject. The lecture was led by Anne-Michelle Ellis and Metra Jaberi. “I watched a documentary over the winter break and was shocked when I found out that human trafficking was happening locally,” English major and ASCC Commissioner of Activities Adrian Quintanar said. “I decided to bring the lecture to campus in hopes that if people were more aware of the situation, they would be more inclined to do something about it.” There are two forms of human trafficking, labor trafficking and sex trafficking. Labor involves services, construction, factory work, landscaping, begging rings, and small businesses. Labor trafficking usually involves recruiting people from other countries with promises of a better life in the United States. The recruiter charges the people in order to smuggle them into the country and then starts racking up various fees that were never mentioned beforehand. The recruiter already has a job conveniently set up for the person along with living quarters (which aren’t free). The person who is recruited is now facing a major debt that can only be paid off by working the job offered, which pays very little. The “debt” keeps growing while the person is trying to pay it off. They are in an entirely new country, scared of law officials due to their being in the country illegally, under the control of the smuggler, and completely cut off from their families. They are now slaves under the smuggler’s control. The other side of human trafficking is known as sex trafficking, which includes street prostitution, massage parlors, and escort services. What’s most disturbing
about this side of human trafficking is the fact that the average age of girls that are victimized into the world of sex trafficking is thirteen years old. The main reason that this a target age is because at this age, children are vulnerable and exploitable. Scouts lurk in schools, malls, parks, and popular hangouts in hopes of finding children to exploit. The scout attempts to become their friend by getting to know their target, finding out what their hopes and dreams are, and assures them that they can help make them a reality. Scouts then introduce the child to the pimp who begins breaking down/grooming them in order to make them dependent on the pimp who establishes control. Victims are forced into prostitution and face severe consequences for not following a pimp’s demands or coming up short on quotas. “A lot of times the girls are victims and they don’t even know it,” said Metra Jaberi. A lot of the times the girls are convinced that the pimp is actually their boyfriend and that they love them. They believe that they are the only one that the pimp actually loves even thought they know of the other girls working for them. To the pimp, these girls are seen as nothing but a tool for acquiring money. Once they are no longer useful to them, they will abandon them and search for a replacement. The fact that most girls that are victimized into such situations in our local community is an alarming one because of how close the matter remains no matter how far we try and push it out of our minds. “It was a great presentation, very informative and I learned a lot of new things. It does a very good job in helping the cause by spreading awareness,” said Moses Estrada, education major. From our local community to foreign countries, human trafficking is something that is happening on a global scale and requires awareness for us to take action.
The next Einstein may STEM from a Chaffey class
JANET TRENIER
There is a whirlpool in our country’s collective pool of science and technology majors. Many companies are scrambling to find qualified candidates within the United States. Meanwhile, Chaffey’s chemistry department offers great academic opportunities to future scientists. Although grant funding recently ended for Chaffey’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program, the five-year grant is the gift that keeps on giving. Sam Gaddie has been teaching on campus for six years. “The STEM program helped enable us to purchase instrumentation and high tech equipment for the laboratories,” Gaddie said. “They are large ticket items that we could never afford with our regular budget,
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New program offers students hope VALEEN GONZALES
Students who took an assessment test in the last few semesters and wondered what those personal and borderline-prying questions at the beginning of the test were all about might be interested to learn that their responses were part of a study being conducted on campus. A team of faculty and staff have partnered with the Gallup organization, which conducts nationwide surveys, to study how hope and mindset affect student outcomes. “Hope and mindset can impact everyone at every level of the institution and can go beyond the institution with student success in life,” Faculty Instructional Specialist Cindy Walker said. The research is being funded by money from a Department of Education Title V grant awarded to improve the school’s completion rates for Hispanic and economically-challenged students. “This notion of helping develop students beyond the boundaries of what is traditionally thought of as the academic skill set is relatively new in California,” Dean of Instructional Support Laura Hope
said. “Chaffey is at the forefront. We are the only community college Gallup has a relationship with.” The hope and mindset study started, appropriately, with Hope. She explained that she knew of some of the psychology on the effects of hope and mindset on student achievement. Hope felt that researching it more thoroughly would help to support the other aspects of the Title V grant objectives. The team contacted the Gallup organization, which had conducted most of the previous research on the topic, and formed a partnership to study the effects of hope and mindset on campus. The data that the team has gathered has been integral in shaping not only policy on campus, but also faculty and staff members’ view of their responsibilities to students. “According to Shane Lopez, a senior researcher at Gallup, hope is not just this idea of ‘I wish,’” Walker said. “It is a person’s belief that the future will be better than the present and that they have the power to make it so.” Along with hope, the team is studying
mindset. Based on the research of Carol Dweck, Ph.D., the team is studying how a student’s fixed or growth mindset can affect their outcomes. A growth mindset, a belief that knowledge and abilities are ever-evolving, can help students to be more open to learning and see mistakes or critiques as opportunities for growth. “Students with a growth mindset have been shown to achieve at higher levels and enjoy the learning process,” Walker said. As the team has collected more and more data to illustrate the importance of hope and mindset in the college environment, it has introduced these ideas to the rest of the faculty and staff. “The goal of the team is for the findings from the hope and mindset research to encompass the entire campus community,” Walker said. The philosophy of hope and mindset is gathering steam with faculty and is starting to be introduced to students. “We want to teach students about the way they think, about their agency and pathways and give them the language and conceptual understanding of those ideas,”
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Associate professor of sociology Dr. Julie Song enlightens her students on the importance of hope and mindset.
Hope said. Walker gave a workshop to new nursing students about hope and mindset during the first week of the semester. The lessons of hope and mindset are also finding their way into the classroom. Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Julie Song is one of several educators on campus introducing hope and mindset to their students. “One of the things we focus on is pathways and agency,” Song said. “I try to give students the best tools to accomplish their goals and give them as many resources as possible.” Another way students are being introduced to hope and mindset is through an open call for artwork that illustrates hope. “We see these [entries] as a creative way of engaging these ideas and will use these ideas to represent this movement,” Hope said. “These images will help us identify this culture of hope.” The competition will award $200 for first place, $100 for second and $50 for third. The finalists could also see their work used in future literature related to the hope and mindset research and findings. The deadline to enter the competition is Feb. 21. For more information or entry details, contact Walker at (909) 652-6970.
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Flu season is here. Nothing to be worried about; right? Think again. Influenza, known as the flu is currently an epidemic of global proportions. This week influenza activity remains widespread throughout the U.S. and is reported as “high” according to the Centers for Disease Control. “My prime directive is to help students stay in school,” Kay Peek, director of health services, said. “If I can keep the students well, hopefully they’ll stay in school and reach their goals.” Peek has been keeping an eye on the influenza issue as well as other health issues. “I want to be proactive.” she said. “I want to know what’s happening.” Common symptoms of influenza include coughs, chills, sore throat, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, and headache. Influenza can even lead to pneumonia. Hand washing is the key to prevention. Influenza is spread through coughing, sneezing and being exposed to contaminated surfaces. Besides keeping their hands clean, students can get flu shots at Health Services for $15. Contact Health Services at (909) 652-6331 If students come down with the flu, contact your professors — and stay home.
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And the Academy Award goes to... sion by retired CIA agent Tony Mendez’s rescue mission in 1980. Mendez leads a fake film crew to a hostile, revolutionary Iran with the plan on extracting six U.S. embassy workers hiding in the home of the Canadian Ambassador.
The sky and the other creatures in the movie were also animated. The goal of the designers was to create the ocean ans skies as if they were a character within themselves, which adds to the overall beauty of the film.
Beasts of the Southern Wild This festival darling tells the story of a 6-year old girl named Hushpuppy as she overcomes her father’s illness, her town’s flooding, and the sudden invasion of boarlike creatures.
Marvel’s The Avengers One of the most prominent visual effects of this movie is that of The Incredible Hulk. The designers made the hulk have a very strong resemblance to the actor portraying him, then using computer generation, recorded a mold of a large green fist, or a man in a hulk suit smashing into something. It was touched up by the design team to make the action realistic.
Django Unchained This violent, quick-talkin’ slavery-era western is Quentin Tarentino’s love letter to both blaxploitation cinema and Spaghetti Westerns. Django is an ex-slave who’s learning under bounty hunter King Schultz, as they both attempt to capture the Brittle Brothers and rescue Django’s wife from captivity. Les Miserables Victor Hugo’s celebrated novel receives the big-screen treatment from The King’s Speech director Tom Hooper. Borrowing from the musical adaptation as well, Les Miserables chronicles the trials and tribulations of Jean Valjean as he suffers for decades, hoping to succeed in being a moral man to an ensemble of many different characters. Life of Pi Based on the recent book by Yann Martel, Life of Pi follows the incredible journey of Pi Patel. After being shipwrecked from his family’s vessel, Pi must ride a small raft and survive hunger, nature, and a bengal tiger named Richard Parker.
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HANJUN CHUNG JAY ADAMSON LIVE on February 24, 2013 (7e/4p), The 85th Academy Awards will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane and continue the tradition honoring the year’s best in cinema. All the red carpets have led to this night. After the premieres, festivals, and the many other ceremonies throughout the year, it’s almost time to see which ones excelled above the rest. This year there are 24 categories and 53 different nominees from around the world, all competing for the gold statue. Don’t miss out on the surprises and the upsets, as well as the live performances from some of the year’s original soundtracks. Here at the Breeze, we’ve compiled some of the major categories that feature some of the more recognizable and favored elements from this years releases. So dress up in your finest, place your bets in the pool, and don’t miss out to see who the Oscar goes to in this year’s 85th Academy Awards! NOMINEES FOR BEST FILM Amour Directed by Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke, Amour chronicles love and loss through the life of a loving couple. George and Anne are in their 80’s, but their love is still strong, but all that will be tested when Anne’s deteriorating health becomes more severe. Argo Ben Affleck stars and directs in this taut political thriller based on the true-life mis-
Lincoln Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day-Lewis bring to the audiences one of America’s most important figures. In Lincoln, the titular president struggles to create the 13th Amendment to abolish slavery post-Civil War. Silver Linings Playbook Mental illness and comedy are surprisingly compatible in this year’s comedy-drama about ex-teacher Pat having to contend with mental illness, while trying to decide between his ex-wife or his new, mysterious friend Tiffany. Zero Dark Thirty Kathryn Bigelow’s film dramatizes the search for Osama Bin Laden through the tenacious efforts of CIA-agent Maya. Spanning 9/11 to Bin Laden’s eventual capture, Zero Dark Thirty is an unapologetic glimpse into the draining and dangerous manhunt that’s both riveting and uncomfortable to watch. NOMINEES
FOR BEST EFFECTS
Prometheus This Sci-Fi thriller involves a multitude of intense special effects, from the ships, to the planet, to a lot of the tense moments. This movie uses amazing shots of what the team would imagine alien technology to look like on this planet that they captured in film, some of which required nearly two weeks, not to create, but to render into a file, due to the millions of different small shapes. The crew put in plenty of work, and it shows. Snow White & The Huntsman This film takes a more practical approach to computer generation, using a metallic, coffin-like shape for the characters to focus on, while allowing the design crew to generate the metallic figure coming from the mirror. Other scenes however are completely generated from scratch, with a mystic feel thoroughly embedded in the details. NOMINEES FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Jessica Chastain for Zero Dark Thirty Chastain garnered more acclaim and recognition than her entire career for her fierce depiction of Maya, the CIA agent who’s ultimately responsible for the find and capture of terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden. Jennifer Lawrence for Silver Linings Playbook Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence shocks public audiences for being able to play a much older, mature comedic role as a recovering sex-addict named Tiffany. This shouldn’t be a shock to true Lawrence fans, as her performance in Winter’s Bone demonstrated a maturity that most adult actresses struggle to find. Emmanuelle Riva for Amour Credited for over 78 titles, Riva is the eldest nominee at the age of 85. No stranger to the festival circuit, Riva has been praised since Cannes for her performance
as the ailing Anne.
Quvenzhane Wallis for Beasts of the Southern Wild Wallis has the fortune to be recognized as the youngest person to be nominated for lead actress at the age of six. Even more unbelievable is that this is her first film, something aspiring actresses can’t even dream of. Naomi Watts for The Impossible Watts stars as Maria, mother and wife to a family who survives the aftermath of the tsunami that struck Thailand during the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. NOMINEES FOR BEST ACTOR - IN A LEADING ROLE Daniel Day-Lewis for Lincoln Four-time nominee, Day-Lewis won for lead actor two times already in a 1990 movie My Left Foot as the character Christy Brown, as well as the character Daniel Plainview in the 2009 movie There Will be Blood. This time he returns for a fifth nomination as Abe in Lincoln, portraying our sixteenth president and his struggle against the civil war during his final months in office. Jaoquin Phoenix for The Master Previously nominated for best actor in a lead role, playing as Johnny Cash in Walk The Line back in 2006, he also received a nomination of Best actor in a supporting role as Commodus in Gladiator. This time he’s nominated for playing Freddie Quell, a war veteran with post traumatic stress disorder. Quell tries to adapt to being in society after the war by becoming a photographer. Bradley Cooper for Silver Linings Playbook Cooper has never been nominated before but many will know him from the movie The Hangover. He plays Pat, a man who recently left a mental institution for bi-polar disorder, who moves in with his parents. Hugh Jackman for Les Miserables Made popular by the X-Men series, Jackman actually hosted The Academy Awards in 2009, but he was never nominated until now. Now nominated, he plays Jean Valjean, a criminal released from prison after 19 years, turned a man of god and a factory owner, trying to make right the wrongs he’s done. With The Oscars holding such a large and popular list of films for the year, there’s no way of telling who will take home the little golden man. Make sure to watch it live, and find out who does!
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The scenes with special creatures were done with real actors, wearing motion capture devices that can record their movements. Then, in real time, the actors are animated by a special camera, turning them into the characters they play. The details are refined by the Shade & Texture department, which gave the animated characters their realistic look. Life of Pi This movie involves a man with a tiger. The tiger however, is completely computer generated, and real tigers were almost never used. The sea was a large tank where Suraj Sharma ( Pi ) did most of the acting.
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Jay Adamson and Hanajun Chung, Breeze entertainment specialists, speculate who the winners will be while toasting the Academy Awards.
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Alumni continues to give back to Chaffey and community DANNA FAKHOURY
Many recognize the name Sue Ovitt from the campaign signs that dressed local street corners in this past November’s elections, but few Chaffey students know of the great service she has contributed to both Chaffey College and the community at large. Ovitt gives back to the Panther community by serving as the president of the Chaffey College Foundation Board. She was introduced to the foundation by friends Ruben Estrada and Dr. Cid Pinedo. The “Fund a Dream” program, pioneered by Estrada, has been the most rewarding aspect of Ovitt’s service on the Foundation. Estrada has since passed away, and although his presence is greatly missed, Ovitt and the remaining board members are looking into a way to have a portion of the “Fund a Dream” program be in Estrada’s memory as the “Ruben Estrada Fund a Dream.” “My husband funded up to $25,000 as a challenge,” Ovitt said, “So if I bring in one Fund a Dream contribution of a $1,000, he will match it up to $25,000 in Ruben’s memory.” Their contributions to the “Fund a Dream” program have enabled students to have the proper financial backing to further their education. Ovitt grew up in the city of Ontario as an only child and was raised solely by her mother following her father’s early passing. Upon graduating from Chaffey High School, Ovitt, like many students today, decided to continue her education at Chaffey College rather than a four-year university. “As a high school graduating senior, entering a four-year university can be scary and unnerving,” Ovitt said. “Chaffey College provides a way for students to better adjust to higher education.” Ovitt spent her time outside of the classroom as a pep squad song leader and a member of the service based organization, Panther Women. Looking through her yearbook, Ovitt fondly reminisces on her time at Chaffey, sharing stories of the time she missed a final exam because of her appendectomy and her days as a song leader paired with
the smallest man on the team. Ovitt graduated from Chaffey in 1967 with her associate’s degree in sociology with aspirations of pursuing a career in corrections and social work. Soon after transferring to the University of Redlands, Ovitt realized her true love was teaching and went on to earn a Lifetime Elementary Teaching Credential. After struggling to find a consistent teaching job, Ovitt started working at the Ontario Motor Speedway and moved on to work for a small marketing and sports management company that managed and produced Indy car races. The company later made a transition to managing and producing PGA Tour events. Ovitt continued working in sports marketing and management for 34 years. Her love of sports is well represented in her home office, which is decorated with sports memorabilia including two stadium seats from Angels Stadium prior to its remodeling. Although Ovitt’s career in sports management took her away from her career in education, Ovitt does not have any regrets and values all the friendships she has made along the way. Ovitt and her husband, Gary Ovitt, have a passion for education, both having earned their teaching credentials and serving as educators in the city of Ontario. “My heart has always been in education,” Ovitt said. “This is what prompted me to run for the Chaffey Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees.” Ovitt’s goal as the CJUHSD Board of Trustees President is to see students become productive citizens of the community. “I understand all students are not college bound. We must address their dreams too,” Ovitt said. “If not college bound, then we must equip them with the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce.” As a strong supporter of the recently approved Measure P school bond, Ovitt believes the $848 million bond will not only help repair and better the communities’ schools, but also provide the schools with the technology and resources needed to successfully compete in society. “Post high school education is a must today,” Ovitt said, “In order to compete and advance in today’s work environment, one must be educated and trained for their
ARDON ALGER
Sue Ovitt, Chaffey Alumni, was a song leader on campus in 1967 (insert from 1967 ARGUS Yearbook). Today she serves as the Chaffey College Foundation board president.
career path.” Sue and Gary Ovitt’s careers stemmed beyond education and into a career in politics. The Ovitts never anticipated a career in politics but found themselves immersed into it starting with Gary Ovitt’s election to Ontario’s city council and later his election as the city’s mayor. Gary Ovitt now serves as the Fourth District Supervisor and the vice chair of the Board of Supervisors. Sue Ovitt works as a senior field representative for Assemblyman Curt Hagman. “A friend of ours once told us that when we went into public life, public service, we would change,” Ovitt said. “I said bet me. We will not change.”
To this day the Ovitts remain the same, staying close with old friends while expanding their circle. Their presence in the community is valued and respected. The Ontario public library has been renamed the Ovitt Family Community Library in recognition of their long-standing contributions to the development of the city of Ontario. You can find the Ovitts serving up pancakes and hot dogs from their drive-way throughout the morning and afternoon on the 4th of July as thousands line the streets in anticipation of the city’s annual parade. “Give. Give. Give,” Ovitt said. “When you think you can’t give anymore, dig down deep for more.”
Students learn to become confident speakers
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A view of Toastmasters International Club President, Forrest Sam, as he speaks to his attendees at their first official meeting Janurary 30th, 2013 in Wargin Hall.
SARAH SANDOVAL A chartering ceremony was held on Jan. 30 in Wargin Hall for the new Chaffey Toastmasters Club. The ceremony included district governor Rosalyn Carter of Toastmasters International, and other esteemed members of the non-profit organization. During the ceremony the district governor gave an inspirational speech about what the Toastmaster Club members were embarking on and how they had made a wise decision when they joined the club to strengthen their communication skills. Carter gave each of the first 20 Toastmaster members a certificate stating that each member was an “official charter member of an officially charted Toastmasters Club with privileges and responsibilities of active membership.” “I feel so honored because it is different between a member and officer. I just feel super honored,” Shou Gu, biochemistry and economic major, said. The club itself was also given the charter award. After all the awards were given, all of the officers stood on stage and each described their duties in the club and were
recognized for their hard work. Club President Forrest Sam thanked the faculty for attending, then spoke about his difficulties in turning the idea of a Toastmasters Club at Chaffey into a reality. He then went on to describe what Toastmasters entailed and what it teaches students. Next, Sam touched base on what a leader is and in honor of black history month, and Martin Luther King, he recited a portion of the famous “ I Had a Dream” speech. He then shared one of his own dreams, that students will be drawn to Chaffey due to the opportunity to become a Toastmasters club member. Club adviser Rod Elsdon commended Sam’s perseverance in getting the club started. Shoheila Amin, a Toastmaster club member, was then welcomed to the stage, and she gave her speech titled “Speak Your Mind with a Purpose.” Amin spoke of a process she came up with to enhance oneself while speaking in front of an audience. Amin broke it down into four easy steps: • Overcoming the fear of speaking to
others. • Validating experiences and recalling lessons learned. • Formulating a clear message. • Believing that the message can make a difference. She encouraged students to try her tips and ponder what they would like to say to others, regardless of whether it is with an audience of one person or 100. Stephen Baer, college professor and author, quoted Jessica Rubio’s column, The Rundown, reminding students that they have a purpose, they are here for a reason. “It was the heart of the article,” Baer said. He encouraged students in the audience to continue to work and invest in themselves. “I think the important thing about what the club is doing is that it is providing an opportunity for students who are serious about careers and want to get a little ahead and get an advantage on their competitors in (the job market),” Baer said. “There’s been a lot of evidence that the better jobs go to the better communicators. Toastmasters is all about helping people become better communicators.”
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Black history month poetry slam has soul JANET TRENIER
There was a standing room only crowd in the Student Activities Lounge as students showed their talents in the art of spoken words. Fifteen brave students gave their individual, expressive interpretations of what Black History Month meant to them through song, rap, speeches and poetry. The diversity of the college was clearly represented at this event. Students representing a wide spectrum of nationalities were present in the arena of performers and attendees. Originality flowed through all of the performers. Whether it was a rap, song, poem or a rendition of the “I Have a Dream” speech, there was a collective spirit of celebration present. The first place winner, Anthony “AJ” Jackson Jr., music major, received two $25 gift cards for his poetic rap. Jackson had a fast paced finely articulated rap, that had complex elements of rhyme. He said that the rhythm and musicality of his rap helped him to remember all of the words. “I have had that piece written for a while. I wrote a lot of it in segments, part of it about ten months ago and another part was
written two months ago . My other piece The Unfinished Journey was written about a month ago,” Jackson said. “I remember my words more completely through repetition and the gift God gave me.” Mychal Solis received the second place prize of one $35 gift card for his rap. His performance was dedicated to his late brother. Mary Sullivan, President of the Baha’i club received the third place prize of a $25 gift card. “This is the first time I have read my poetry in public,” Sullivan said. Another memorable presentation was performed by David Choi, CIS major. His jovial personality preceded his poem. The poem reflected his appreciation for black culture. Although he did not receive a cash prize he was certainly one of the crowd favorites. “It took me about twenty minutes to write,” Choi said. “I revised it about five time after that.” One of the lingering phrases in his poem was, “I know black courage.” The students enjoyed a soulful meal after equally soulful performances. Following the poetry performances a soul food lunch was served courtesy of ASCC.
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GARY BYRD
Anthony “AJ“ Jackson Jr. won first place (left) and Mychal Solis won second place (right), at the Poetry Slam contest in the Student Activities Center on Feb 6.
Student volunteers at The Color Run L.A. 2013 SIMONE STREET
The Color Run is one of the fastest growing running events in history. The run
that originated in Tempe, Ariz. has now spread to over 40 cities across the U.S. This work of art in-motion is created by thousands of runners and volunteers who
participate in a colorful extravaganza. Influenced by the Hindu holiday Holi, The Color Run involves many ecstatic people and buckets of vibrantly pigmented powders that soon end up dispersed upon every surface in close proximity of the event. The objective of The Color Run is to allow runners to make their way through the 5k run starting out in all-white attire and ending the 5k fully immersed in colored cornstarch powder. Each time a runner passes through a 1k “color zone” volunteers throw and spray runners with their designated color powder. Luis Macias, fashion merchandising major, made the choice to join the rapidly growing movement and volunteer for the Los Angeles Color Run at Dodgers Stadium on Feb 2. Macias recalls what led him to volunteer for the event. “I’ve seen The Color Run on the Internet, and heard about it through friends for over a year now,” he said. “Since then, It has been on my bucket list of things to do before I die. When I found out that there was an opportunity to volunteer, I jumped at it.” Because of this choice, Macias became part of a group of thousands of people dedicated to making a positive change in the world. The proceeds of each Color Run go to a charity that is local to the location it is held. Los Angeles’ 2013 Color Run donated to the Casa Colina Rehabilitation Center located in Pomona, Calif. Although every runner and volunteer has a different objective as to why they decided to participate in The Color Run, they all can agree that helping people is the right thing to do. Macias said, “I’m glad that the proceeds go to the rehab center because the needs of people with special needs in our country need to be addressed.” The unity of The Color Run brings people of all ages and walks of life together to experience something truly magical. “It was the most unique and fun time that I’ve ever had while volunteering. I’d definitely do it again,” Macias said. “I rec-
ommend everyone to sign up to volunteer for the next Color Run, or for any charity, because it gives you a sense of accomplishment working with so many people to do something positive.” If it hasn’t been made apparent previously, surely it has been now. Students are encouraged to sign up for the next Color Run and become a part of something bigger than yourself.
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Luis Macias, fashion merchandising major, standing at his “color station” before the fun begins.
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Facebook takes over the [marketing] world CARLY OWENS
Social media is taking over. What started as a small online “Face Book” for Stanford University has become a craze that has taken hold and isn't letting go anytime soon. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare, and other social media sites have changed the way we communicate, not only with friends and family, but with the world of marketing as well. Facebook was once just a site used by teenagers to post photos, and let each other know when the next party was happening, and it still does that—just on a scale people never imagined. Beyond Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare and Pinterest, other sites are becoming prominent. Students on campus use all sorts of social media, all for various reasons. Chynna Miller, English major, uses more than five social media sites regularly. “Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, I use everything,” Miller said. “I even sign up for sites that I never plan on going back to again. I'm a social media whore.” Everyone who uses social media has Accounting
different reasons for utilizing it. Some just use it as a way to communicate with friends, others see it's potential for other purposes, such as entertainment, or ways to connect with companies directly. “I search for things that pertain to me,” Kendra Isable, pre-med major, said. “I'm definitely one that wants to get something out of social media.” Marketing departments of both small and large companies alike have noticed people like Isable, who use social media to find things that interest them. This is where social media marketing has come from, as companies work to reach customers through every medium possible. Many stores also offer social media-exclusive offers, coupons and sales. “I like being a fan of Hot Topic, because I don't live at the mall, so I don't know what deals they have going on, and I find about it through Facebook,” Miller, said. “They're good deals too, like buy one get one 50 percent off!” One of the unique aspects of social media marketing is that it has made marketing into a two-way street, instead of the traditional one-way model, where marketers de-
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two-way communication, but especially likes seeing students interact with each other on Chaffey's Facebook page. “My favorite is when you [students] solve your own problems,” Cartwright said. “Students are helping students be better students.” Cartwright has worked here since 1999 and seen the marketing department go through many changes. “Everything was print heavy, we didn't do e-mail and students weren't as involved as they are now.” Cartwright said. Cartwright puts out “In The News,” a once a month newsletter sent to the students' emails on file, and it reaches 85-90 percent of students. “I love ‘In the News!’ It gives you a lot of interesting information about the school, and events on campus,” Isable said. “I don't want to just go here, I want to be involved, and it helps me to stay involved.” Marketing, while one department, uses multiple skills, mediums, and outlets. Social media is simply the latest informational source to come out. “[Marketing] keeps you on your toes,” Cartwright said. “It's exciting to find out what the next new craze is.” Chaffey still utilizes print, but Cartwright believes that social media and the web will support what they do with print. Another benefit of social media is that less money has been spent on advertising, and the Marketing budget hasn't changed much in the last few years. Because of this, they are able to fund events such as the 130th anniversary events. Chaffey started using social media through the market department in 2008, and it has grown a lot since them. Students who “like” Chaffey on Facebook find the posts informational and helpful. “The stuff I see posted is really useful, like, I'm really glad I saw that,” Miller said. “The problem is that nobody knows about it.” Herchenroeder acknowledges that they don't market Chaffey's Facebook as much as they could. Overall though, she is happy with the interactions that they see with it. Chaffey currently has more than 6,500 likes on Facebook, but Cartwright realizes that not all those likes are students. Among their likes are alumni, parents and grandparents of students. “We don’t know who these followers are,” Cartwright said. “For us, it’s about quality over quantity.” Herchenroeder does her best to answer questions as quickly as possible, and thinks this is a better way to communicate with students than making them wait in line in administration. “If we can alleviate a little bit of frustration of going to college, that's what we're here for.” Herchenroeder said.
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Vets react to ending ban on women in combat SARA GODING
U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, announced on Jan. 23 the end of a policy that banned women in combat. The ban went into effect in 1994 and stated that “women shall be excluded from assignment to units below the brigade level whose primary mission is to engage in direct combat on the ground.” Currently 350,000 women serve in United States military forces with approximately 30,000 stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Main opposition on the lift of the ban comes from the Center for Militiary Readiness, whose President, Elainie Donnelly, claims, “In direct combat, women would not have an equal opportunity to survive, or to help fellow soldiers survive.” Aside from the physical differences between men and women another argument against the change in policy concerns the increase cost of hygiene that will be incurred with having women in remote areas and on the front lines. Students at the Veteran’s Resource Center on campus weighed in on the decision to lift the ban. “I have been in both Iraq and Afghanistan serving strictly medical, but I was equipped and capable of doing everything the soldiers do, and this would be a logistical nightmare,” William Morell, nursing major and veteran, said. “A standard size platoon of say 30 female soldiers would need food, water, ammunition and now all the things for proper hygiene. For men, we just need to brush our teeth and we’re good. They have the means to get that stuff easily in the lower echelons where they are typically stationed in cities,” Morell said. More than 130 women died in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Despite the ban on women in combat, two women have received the Silver Star, a medal awarded for gallantry in action
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Sean Urciuoli, creative writing major, ponders a discussion on lifting the ban on women in combat. William Morell, nursing major also takes part in the conversation Feb. 7. In the Veteran’s Resource Center.
against an enemy of the United States. March 20, 2005, Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester and her unit carrying supplies was ambushed by 50 insurgents armed with AK-47s, RPK machine guns and rocket propelled grenades. Hester steered her team out of the kill zone where her and her squad leader, Sergeant Timothy F. Nein, cleared two trenches in 25 minutes of fighting. At the end of the battle 27 insurgents were dead, six injured and one captured. Army Spc. Monica Lin Brown, 19 years old, saved the lives of five of her fellow soldiers when a roadside bomb exploded
near a convoy of Humvees in the eastern Paktia province on April 25, 2007. Brown ran through insurgent gunfire, using her body as a shield to protect her wounded team. “As long as you meet the physical standards and have the endurance, good luck,” Sean Urciuoli, creative writing major and veteran, said. “Women should have the same rights, why not?” In 2011 Military Leadership Diversity Commission conducted a study and found a disproportionate number of white males in the upper echelons of the armed forces. The report described the ban on women in combat as an “institutional barrier to women that can affect their ability to reach the senior leadership ranks, particularly in
the officer corps.” The Navy Times reported that Representative Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., is working on bipartisan legislation that would require gender-neutral standards for all military specialties. Those standards would guarantee the most effective fighting force. “We are not the same nation that we were 50 years ago,” Yolanda Murrell, business administration major and veteran, said. “You can either do it or you can’t.” Murrell does not think that this should be a gender issue. “I don’t think there should be separate standards for men and women, if you want uniformity, which is what the military is all about.”
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he gives an example of the culture difference the system brings. He recalls a time where, speaking in his French, his sister got a hold of the French version of Siri, which is now a man’s voice. “My sister asked, ‘Am I beautiful?” Brusselle recalled, “and the answer was something to the effect, ‘Oh, look over there, a gorilla.’ ” Not everyone might like something they control to be so witty, but who can complain when Siri gets you everywhere you need to go. With GPS, application launching and more, this system just might have it all. When coming in first contact with Siri there may be thoughts that since it is something new, it may be difficult to navigate. Amy Gutierrez, 21, of Ontario used Siri for the first time on Jan. 31. “Siri was easy to use, “ Gutierrez said, “and fun to play with.” It turns out the benefit of Siri is the way you can conduct business and also have fun with her at the same time. With technology constantly getting better, who knows what Siri has sparked for the next generations. Siri is found on Apple’s iPhone 4s and iPhone 5. The system is good for checking sports scores, Google searches and starting up applications throughout the phone. With all business aside, Siri is also good for her variety of witty answers to keep iPhone users entertained.
That’s what she said
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Amy Gutierrez lounges in the quad in between classes on Jan. 31. She finds herself laughing and enjoying Siri as she tests out her capabilities for the first time.
Siri might not be a best friend, companion and witty operating system that makes your contact with the world a bit easier, but she definitely brings her witty knowledge to the iPhone. While using the iPhone, hands free became much easier when Siri was introduced, search engine and a personality for the masses with different languages and different answers to most questions. On top of all these, Siri helps navigate through the most common applications the phone offers. From opening and reading to sending messages it does it easily without the use of hands. Yet that is not the best part. Just ask Professor Thierry Brusselle who has had the joy of using Siri for the last four months. The enjoyment his family has also had shows through the stories he shares. “‘Why do my feet stink?’ was a good one,” Brusselle recalled from an experience with his kids using Siri. “Usually it’s just seven and six year old’s boy humor.” Brusselle proceeded to reenact the question, and the answer came out a light insult but nothing that takes away from the humor. “I don’t know. I was wondering that myself,” Siri said. The voice of a lady that seems to have all the answers. Since Brusselle is also fluent in French,
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Cats lose home opener PRISCILLA PORRAS
Lady Panthers were coming into their first home game Feb. 6 with high hopes of returning to their championship form of last year. Unfortunately, hope wasn’t enough for the ladies against Harbor as they lost 5-2 to even their season record at 2-2. With only five returners, the chemistry was still new on the home field. Pitcher Morgan Hoare’s third batter smacked a homerun to with two outs in the first inning. Luckily for the Panthers, returner Anjelica Cerecedes hit a triple into center field, which drove in Jennifer Springer to tie the game in the bottom of the first. The second inning didn’t bring good news for the ladies. Jennifer Del Mar double-clutched her throw at second, a miscue that later cost the Panthers when a single into right field drove in the run, putting the visitors on top 2-1. It was a 1-2-3 out inning for both teams in the third and the fourth inning started with an easy out for Hoare catching the ball and throwing it to first for the out. Harbor’s Marrisa Tartaglione then put up a fight against Hoare and on the eighth
pitch she whacked a double into left field. The visitors got another double to left field to drive in their third run. The inning didn’t end for Harbor. Joanna Olivo drove a ball into right field that Panther Mariah Lara-Foster wasn’t able to hang on. The ensuing run made it 4-1 Harbor. With only two outs, Harbor’s Tera Stout hit to third and Cerecedes threw to Lara-Foster, who missed the ball again. Disappointment was all across Lara-Foster’s face after missing back-to-back plays and allowing another run. Stout got greedy and attempted to steal second. The Panthers were ready and got the out, ending the inning on a good note. “We still need to learn how to work as a team and not in groups,” Cerecedes said. “And we will be at our best.” With a 5-1 lead, Harbor threatened again in the fifth, with runners on base but Hoare held her ground and got the final two outs with clean strikes. The bottom of the seventh was do or die for the Panthers. With her game face on Jennifer Springer lead off the inning with a single, but it was Cerecedes double into center field brought life to the game and the Panthers closer, 5-2.
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Panther’s Lauren Avila after she tags out L.A. Harbor’s Tera Stout at second base. Despite the Panther’s strong performance, the team lost to the Seahawks, 5-2, on Feb. 6.
“I had a lot of hope, especially since it was the top of the lineup,” Cerecedes said, “but I was humbled during the game and pride was pushed to the side. Now it’s about going undefeated in the season.” The hope was there but it just wasn’t in time for the ladies to comeback. “These ladies have a lot of talent and
willingness to learn,” Coach Jimmy Rodriguez said. “I am relying on my volunteer assistant coaches, Danika Romero and Naomi Caudillo, to help me out a lot this season.” Preseason is still in its early stages and these fresh new faces still have a lot to learn about each other.
Returning players key to women’s basketball fortunes THIAM CHEATWOOD
Women’s head Basketball Coach Gary Plunkett has his eyes on the prize. With six sophomores leading the way, the Panthers are tied for first place with Mt. San Jacinto and San Bernardino. It’s easy to see why coach Plunkett would have so much confidence in his team. “I have five players who played on the team last year as freshmen and now they are returning as more mature players,” Plunkett said. “We are coming off a special year where we won 24 games and went to the third round in the playoffs last year.” Captain Malika Fofana is one of the top scorers with an Average of 12.2 points per game and a rebound average of 7.4. Also helping to lead the team with 24 three-pointers is Captain Alyssa Domingo. She averages 3.1 assists per game. Another player they rely on is Ashlee Harper. She has an average of 12.7 points scored per game combined with 21 three-pointers, and averages 7.5 rebounds per game. Ja’Lisa Gatlin, a freshman red shirt transfer from last year, has helped the team
in many ways. She averages 7.6 points per game with 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists. She has also delivered 17 three pointers. Bree Ball and Sheyenne Williams complete the super six. Bree averages 8.5 points per game and 7.5 rebounds. Sheyenne helps by contributing 5.4 points per game. Their record is 16-6 overall and 7-1 in conference play. With two tough teams ahead the panthers know they need to stay focused. “We need to play good defense and execute on offense against San Bernardino,” Domingo said. “It has been a long time since we beat them,” Domingo said regarding conference play. The Panthers were able to pull out a victory last time by two points and look forward to increasing their lead the second time around. Mt. San Jacinto is another challenging opponent they will come across. “We will have to stop their drives and stop the penetration to the basket and really execute on our offense,” Fofanna said. With the hard work these panthers have ahead of them they still manage to have
Hadaway takes football helm HERMAN DUGBARTEY
This year marked a change in the Panther’s coaching staff for the football program. Former head coach, Carl Beach, who has been at the helm since 1998, stepped down as head coach and will continue in his position of Athletic Director. He led the Panthers to four Foothill Conference titles in 1996, 1998, 2001, and 2002. Beach also guided his team to 10 bowl appearances. Coach Robert Hadaway was the first choice in taking Beach’s position after his decision to step down. Hadaway has been with the college as an assistant under Beach for 12 years. Hadaway has coaching experience from his past year’s coaching at Bloomington High School and San Bernardino Valley College. “He is a respected member of the fac-
ulty,” Sheryl Herchenroeder, Chaffey’s sports information specialist, said. In addition to assistant coach, Hadaway has been teaching full time in the physical education department for the school since 2000. “The biggest difference as head coach is now focusing on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball,” Hadaway said. Last season the Panthers ended their season with the record of 2-8 in the overall season and 2-5 for the conference. They averaged 24.2 points per game and allowed 33.9 points per game. With a six-game losing streak it made it one of most difficult seasons for the program. Hadaway says that he is looking forward to the challenge and the opportunity. “We look forward to a successful year,” Hadaway said. All eyes will be on the new football season and the new head coach.
time for their studies. All six of these players plan on continuing their education. Every one of them plans on going into a field that helps others. You can see why Gary Plunkett said, “I really enjoy being around them because
they are genuinely good people. I feel like they are part of my family.” Their hard work, dedication, and friendship on and off the court is what will bring these Panthers to victory.
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thebreezeonline.com | February 11, 2013
Panthers are number one in the foothill conference CHRISTOPHER JACKSON SEVANNY CAMPOS
A typical night for the Chaffey Hustlin’ Panthers basketball team includes the cheer of a loud crowd and a win. The mens basketball team has dominated the court for most of the season. With a record of 18-5 overall and a 7-1 in the Foothill Conference, the Panther have had a great season. Adding to their success is the fact that the Chaffey Panthers had an impressive and important win against the San Bernardino Valley College Wolverines on Feb. 6. The Panthers defeated the Wolverines 78-70 and took over first place in the Foothill Conference. Coach Jeff Klein has always had a good basketball squad, but the 2013 team is something entirely different. “What makes this team unique is we are very, very deep. What’s been a pleasant surprise is we have some very good freshmen, in particular the four spot, which has been a spot that has given us a little bit of trouble,” Klein said. The Hustlin Panthers’ are winning at a 78-percent clip. They are ranked ninth in the state and point guard Justin Long is third in the state three-point shooting. “I bring scoring and vocal leadership. If
something is not happening right, you just want to be positive. The game isn’t over until the 40-second mark!” Long said. The 2013 Hustlin’ Panthers are far from an ordinary team. On most nights the basektballl team enjoys a win by a large margin. While that was not the case, no win is more significant than the win against the Wolverines. Sophomore Sango Niang led the team in points against the Wolverines with 18. With Antelope Valley College experiencing a loss against the College of the Desert on Jan. 2, a win against the male Wolverines, jolted the Hustlin’ Panthers to the top of the Foothill Conference. Along with climbing to the top of the conference the Panthers are looking to position themselves for a long play off run. With just a few weeks left in the regular season and the Panthers winning nearly 4 out of every five games. They look to qualify for the post season with a high seed. “I believe this team has the ability to get not only to the Foothill Conference, but make it to the State Championship game,” Klein said. Catch the Panthers next home game against Saddleback College at the Chaffey Sports Center. Tip off is at 2 p.m. Student get in free with college I.D.
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(Left) Justin Long running plays with teammate (right) Kenny Morgan at their practice on Feb. 4.
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Point guard Sango Niang poses front and back before basketball practice on Feb. 4.
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(Left) Roderick Evans-Taylor and (right) Kenny Morgan working on their defense at practice on Feb. 4.
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(Left) Justin Long, (center) Head Coach Jeff Klein, and (right) Kenny Morgan at practice on Feb. 4, in preparation for their road game against San Bernardino Valley College. The CHP won 78-70.
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Coach Jeff Klein speaks to his team about the upcoming game against San Bernardino Valley College. The men beat the Wolverines 78-70 at Joseph W. Synder Gym in San Bernardino.