Transfer Admission Guarantee deadline on Sept. 30
Volume 22. Issue 14
September 3, 2013
There’s an app Headline for that 40 billion apps downloaded so far,
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apps downloaded last year,
ost mobile devices on the market today are able to run apps capable of more functions than ever before, making these devices invaluable and efficient to the people who own them. The amount of apps that are availble in Apple’s App Store has reached over 900,000. It is not hard to understand how the phrase “There’s An App For That!” was coined. See Apps, continued on page 5
apps available and
500 million active accounts on the Apple App Store.
Miley Cyrus
Promiscuous pop princess or responsible role model? What obligation does fame carry in today’s society? Page 5
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Give school supplies to help children SEAN URCIUOLI
Chaffey College is collaborating with United Way this semester to provide school supplies to low income children and local schools. Last year, the Inland Empire branch provided over $2 million in school supplies through generous donations. School supply donations such as glue sticks, crayons and pencils are currently being collected. Getting involved is as simple as purchasing a box of crayons or pencils and depositing it in a drop box inside the Student Activities office located on the northwest side of the bookstore. The supply drive will be held from Aug. 14 through Sept. 30 and all donations will go to local schools to help out children who otherwise may not be able to afford much on their own. “They don’t put markers on the boundaries on who need help,” said Susan Stewart, Director of Student Services. More than half of the kids in local school districts cannot afford school lunches, and it is unlikely that their families can afford school supplies. The United Way helps bridge this gap by providing families with the school supplies they need. Sonia Juarez, Administrative Assistant in Student Activities and alumna of Chaffey College, has been helping and volunteering with her family for the United Way for the past nine years. “My boys go to a charter school and have to do community service that’s a part of the curriculum, so I registered all three of us,” Juarez said. To find out more about the drive, contact Student Activities at (909) 652-6590 or visit the United Way website at www.ieuw. org. Any person in need can go to www.unitedway.org to find a local chapter.
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SCOTT STONE
Denes Kantor looks for an open pass during the men’s seasonal debut at home against El Camino on Aug. 27. Panthers gave up two late penalty kicks to the Warriors and finished in a 2-2 tie. See complete story, page 8.
MELARIE SOLORIO
Meaghan McHenry goes for a spike against Mt. SAC at the scrimmage tournament on Aug. 24, 2013.
DOMINIC GALVAN
In action during the season opener Aug. 27, Panther midfielder Tania Guerrero goes for kick during Chaffey’s 5-0 win against El Camino College.
For slideshows of these sports, visit www.thebreezeonline.com/sports
September 3-8
Tuesday, September 3 Muslim Student Association
The Muslim Student Association meets every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. in CAA-215.
Wednesday, September 4 Pen Empire
Join Chaffey’s creative writing club for their first meeting in SS-110 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 5 National Lazy Moms Day
Sunday, September 8 International Literacy Day National Grandparents Day
Save the Date
September 9-16
Suicide Prevention Week Monday, September 9 Occupy the Museum
Join (u)ntitled, The Chaffey Review, CCFem, and One book/One College in celebrating Occupy the Museum, an exhibition and experimental project.
Wednesday, September 11
National Day of Service and Remembrance
Club Rush and Welcome Back
Thursday, September 19 Transfer Fair
All students are invited to check out the Transfer Fair in the Rancho Cucamonga Campus Center Quad
Saturday, September 14 Chaffey Day at the Fair
Students, faculty and staff will receive one free admission to the L.A. County Fair with proper ID.
Join fellow Panthers in the quad to meet awesome clubs and enjoy a free lunch. While food lasts, noon to 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 19 Tailgate Party 11 a.m. Food and fun for all ages
Thursday, September 12 Food Pantry
Saturday, October 26 Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk
The first Food Pantry distribution will be at 2 p.m. on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus
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• The ASCC and office of Student Activities
Aug. 15 — Grand Theft Auto Aug. 19 — Petty Theft: Bldg./Vehicle/etc. Aug. 20 — Petty Theft: Bldg./Vehicle/etc. Aug. 22 — Petty Theft: Bldg./Vehicle/etc. Aug. 22 — Vandalism less than $400 Aug. 22 — Annoying/Harassing phone call Aug. 22 — Outside warrant/misdemeanor Aug. 23 — Stalking Aug. 26 — Burglary Aug. 27 — Vandalism $400 or more Aug. 28 — Annoying/Harassing phone call Aug. 28 — Vandalism less than $400 Aug. 28 — Petty Theft: Bldg./Vehicle/etc.
awarded and began distribution of 635 $80 book grants to current Chaffey Students.
• Coffee Nights will resume the first, second, and third thursday of each month held at the Chino, Fontana, and Rancho campuses from 5 to 7 p.m. • On Aug. 26, the following ASCC members were interviewed and appointed to these positions: Carlotta Bohon - Vice President, John Louis Tomines - President Pro-Tempore, Mia Henderson - Senator. • With these positions appointed, the ASCC executive board has been filled and Senator positions are still open. Fall 2013 Meetings: Every Monday at 12:30 p.m. in MACC-208
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California Senate bill caps financial aid at 72 units DANNA FAKHOURY
With the start of the fall semester comes the change of leaves and the implementation of the newest policy changes affecting community college students statewide. As a byproduct of Senate Bill 1456, students will no longer qualify to receive financial aid after surpassing the maximum cap of 72 completed units. The amount of units required to receive an associate’s degree sits at 60, but the latest policy change allows students to complete 72 units before losing eligibility. Financial Aid Director Patricia Bopko clarified that federal regulations require students receiving financial aid to complete their program of study within 150 percent of the credit hours needed to graduate. Students who fail to do so are subject to the loss of financial aid. “Time is of the essence,” Bopko said. “We encourage students to stay on track and seek options and resources to help plan [their] educational goals.” Students are currently notified to build an educational plan with an academic counselor after completing 45 units. Senate Bill 1456 rewards students for declaring a major and putting together an educational plan by awarding them priority registration. The 72-unit cap still remains worrisome for students as they struggle to secure enrollment in many of the impacted classes offered. Crystal Navarro, communications major, voiced concerns common to the growing population of impacted students. “I worry I won’t be able to finish the units needed to transfer by the fall, “Na-
varro said. “So I may have to enroll at Mt. SAC or Norco College because of the quarter system.” Navarro’s plans to transfer to a New York liberal arts college in the Fall may take longer than expected following the latest policy changes brought on by SB 1456. “If people can’t afford it, some will stop going to school,” she said. California Senator Alan Lowenthal introduced the Student Success Act of 2012 (SB 1456) with hopes of implementing key recommendations compiled by the Student Success Task Force. The Senate bill, along with its 72-unit cap, seeks to promote student access and success. The bill came about as revision to an already existing law, the Seymour-Campbell Matriculation Act of 1986, which similarly sought to encourage students to recognize their educational objectives. As documented in the text of SB 1456, “The focus of the Student Success Act of 2012 is on the entering students’ transition into college in order to provide a foundation for student achievement and successful completion of students’ educational goals, with a priority toward serving students who enroll to earn degrees, career technical certificates, or transfer.” Funding is allocated toward core matriculation services and the use of technology in efficiently serving the student population. Despite many promising characteristics of the bill, some students feel it hinders their ability to reach higher in their educational goals. Joya Hargett, an English and psychology double major, has already completed 53
DANNA FAKHOURY
Cynthia Razon, kinesiology major, passes time while waiting for her number to flash on the “Now Serving” board inside the Admissions and Records Office on Aug. 28.
units and feels the 72-unit cap will affect her aspirations to double major because of the additional coursework. “I feel that the 72-unit cap puts me at a disadvantage to progress further in my education goals to transfer out,” Hargett said. The change in financial aid eligibility extends beyond education when a student’s work earnings must cover school costs on top of daily necessities. “There are families at an economic disadvantage. They have to live and sleep somewhere,” Hargett said. “We are competing against adults for minimum wage jobs. This change in policy makes it harder to cover living costs alongside school costs.” A beacon of relief still remains.
“Students can still receive the [Board of Governors] fee waiver and may appeal the 72-unit cap for up to 90 units if they demonstrate they are making progress in their coursework with plans to finish or transfer out,” Bopko said. Students may continue to apply for financial aid until the last day of the spring term. Visit the Financial Aid office located in the Administration Building for information regarding the latest changes and for assistance with any questions or concerns, or find it online at www.chaffey.edu/finaid.
New AA degree programs for transferring students NANCY YEANG
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AAT) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) are degrees with a guarantee for transfer into California State Universities. “The guarantee [is] to get [a bachelor’s] in a timely manner and to be assured that you wouldn’t have to take more than two years [to complete your bachelors],” said Jenny Dannelley, Director of Chaffey College Transfer Center & International Students. The AA-T and AS-T degrees offer the classes students need to take at the community college level, so they will only need to take upper division courses once they transfer to a CSU. CSUs that are within a student’s residential area (such as Cal State San Bernardino for Chaffey) are given priority admission consideration. Because there are no personal statements that go with CSU applications, students are ranked by GPA. With an AA-T or AS-T degree, students will receive an added 0.1 GPA point when applying to CSUs out of their location.
The degree with a guarantee only works for California State Universities, and although students are guaranteed admission, some AA-T and AS-T degrees may not be acceptable at particular campuses. If the particular CSU does not accept a specific transfer degree, students could still be accepted into that CSU — it just means they will not receive special privileges, and will possibly need to take additional lower division courses. Students are still eligible to transfer and apply to all CSUs. The degree with a guarantee is not the only way to transfer. Getting the 60 core units, earning a high GPA, and taking coursework for their major prerequisites is still a workable traditional pathway for students transferring into any college system. “Even if you transfer to a UC or private school, these are courses [students] would still need,” said Neil Watkins, professor of English and coordinator of English and Journalism. For the English AA-T degree, students can choose courses to have an emphasis in a particular field, such as writing or literature, or take a random assortment of class-
es that can fit not only for the AA-T degree, but also for other colleges and universities. “If a student is clever, they can say, ‘this university needs this Shakespeare course, and if I transfer to a Cal State, that course still counts’” said Watkins, “because we’re not going to offer an AA that’s not an AAT.” “It’s important to discuss with a counselor,” Dannelley said. “Especially to see if it’s in your best interest.” For more information, students can visit www.adegreewithaguarantee.com to find out which AA-T and AS-T degrees are accepted at a particular CSU, make an appointment to see a counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. One-on-one appointments with particular Cal State and University representatives can also be made at the Transfer Center. Students can visit the Transfer Center website at www.chaffey.edu/transfer to see which Cal States and Universities are coming to Chaffey College, or to sign up to receive email alerts.
Current AA-T approved Chaffey College degrees: • • • • • • • • • •
Anthropology Communication Studies Early Childhood Education English Geography History Political Science Psychology Sociology Theatre Arts
Current AS-T approved Chaffey College degrees: • • • •
Administration of Justice Business Administration Geology Mathematics
Pending: • Philosophy (AA-T) • Computer Science (AS-T)
UC Schools offer transfer admissions guarantee GLORIA ARGUINZONI
The Transfer Center will host informational workshops about the Transfer Admissions Guarantee on Wednesday Sept. 11 and Friday Sept. 20. The program, TAG for short, is an agreement between California Community Colleges and several UC schools guaranteeing students transfer admissions. Schools such as UC Irvine and UC Riv-
erside are bridging the gap to help make the transfer process a little easier. The deadline to apply for the Transfer Admissions Guarantee is Sept. 30. “Students may only apply for one guarantee,” Transfer Center Director Jenny Dannelley said. Students should check out the websites of the schools they are interested in attending and then meet with a counselor to ensure that they have all the necessary
requirements to apply for TAG. Once the Transfer Admissions Guarantee application has been accepted, students may still be responsible for submitting an admissions application before the November deadline. “I only knew about the honors program because I am in honors,” nursing major Chrissy Baclagan said. “I didn't know they had that.” She is not alone. Students on campus do
not know that there are schools out there that offer an admissions guarantee. Not all UC schools are participating in the TAG program. For a list of the seven participating schools and their requirements, visit the Transfer Center located in the Student Services/Administration Building on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus.
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Insurance coverage for all: affordable or burden? DESIREE HALLSTROM
A few months after President Barack Obama was inaugurated into the White House in 2008, he announced in a joint session with Congress that he wanted to begin working with them to construct a plan for health care reform. Soon after, Obama set his plan into motion and started working on a new health care law with high hopes of passing the law in the future. The Affordable Care Act, which is more commonly known as ObamaCare, aims to increase the quality and affordability of health insurance and lower the uninsured rate by expanding public and private insurance coverage. It also aims to reduce the costs of health care for both individuals and the government. With large portions of ObamaCare planned to take effect in Jan. of 2014, citizens are scrambling to apply and get approved in order to be covered by a health insurance provider. Those who fail to get health care by January 2014 will be fined. “If people are going to be fined for not being able to pay health insurance, then how will they afford to pay the fine? If we are going to get a fine then it should be a reasonable dollar amount of maybe $50,” said Valerie Estrada, undecided major. Businesses have also cited ObamaCare as the driver behind higher costs, and the reason for cuts to employee hours or benefits in order to avoid having to pay for their health insurance. One of these businesses is UPS, which will soon stop paying for health insurance for the spouses of their employees. The justification for this decision is that the spouses will have access to health care from another source. “I went from working almost 40 hours a week down to 10 to 15 hours a week now,” said Jordan Coats, pharmacy technician major. President Obama may have had the correct intentions when creating this health care law, but some students are now starting to voice their concerns. “This was a good and smart law for the President to create, but I believe that full-time students should get free health care,” said Justin Malapitan, undecided major. “Here we are paying for college, bills, and barely staying afloat, and now we are going to have to worry about paying health insurance on top of everything else.”
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Sunday services drive success CALVIN HUANG
Back by popular demand, the Success Centers on the Rancho Cucamonga campus are once again offering weekend services. The Math, Language and Multidisciplinary Success Centers opened their doors to weekend students for the first time in nearly a year and a half on Aug. 26. Each of the three Success Centers offers one-on-one tutoring through scheduled appointments, help with homework and review for quizzes, tests or finals. Math professor Carlos Sarden, who staffs the Math Success Center on weekends along with four tutors, said that students can attend learning groups to be run by math tutors or lecture-style workshops led by an instructor, and topics covered range from arithmetic to calculus III and above. “I think it’s beneficial for every student to visit, especially if they struggle and [math] isn’t their strong suit,” Terri Cox, first-year student, said. Tannia Gonzales, a nursing major, said she visits the Success Center to do homework and signs up for one-on-one tutoring when she needs help. “Today, being the first Sunday of the semester, I think it’s a pretty good turnout to see a lot of students coming in to use our facility,” Natasha Tajdin, a nursing major and the front desk assistant at the Math Success Center, said. Professor Sarden also notes that the Math Success Center is looking for additional weekend statistics tutors. The Language Success Center provides support to all students enrolled in English or language courses, including Arabic, ASL, Chinese, ESL, French and Spanish. Workshops and learning groups are provided on a wide range of language topics as well as learning strategies workshops for English classes. The Multidisciplinary Success Center offers help in a wide range of subjects, including accounting, anatomy/biology, economics, geography, sociology, psychology, physiology, microbiology, political science, human sexuality and statistics for sociology. Multidisciplinary Success Center Instructional Specialist Ken Lindleaf, who is also a sociology instructor, explains that the center will be open for both one-on-one tutoring as well as workshops and study groups for students in a variety of different topics. “We’ll generally have one to two workshops or study groups on Sundays that students can participate in,” Lindleaf said. He added that most of the topics covered will be related to strategies for student success, learning styles, test-taking, test preparation and a variety of other studyskills-type workshops. “They’re great for students in guidance classes, but they’re also good for any student who’s just trying to hone their skills in those particular topics,” Lindleaf said. The Multidisciplinary Success Center also has success guides able to assist students with counseling needs. It serves as an intermediary between the counseling department and the student, helping students who have questions regarding issues with transferring. It also offers workshops and study groups to students through My ChaffeyVIEW to help them understand which classes they need to transfer to other schools. “We’re pretty much fully operational, and we encourage students to give us a call, especially if they’re not sure if we’ll have a tutor available, and it’s best to always make appointments,” said Lindleaf. He added that the emphasis was encour-
No longer a worry
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Valerie Avalos, photography student, photographs her husband, an active military soldier, outside of the Success Center looking visibly distressed to see the Language Success Center closed.
aging students to come in and get things done. “Many people work during the week and take classes at night, and they don’t have the ability to access the centers during the week, so that’s why we made this slot available for the students, to help accommodate students, so all students have the ability to take advantage of the services,” Lindleaf said. One-on-one tutoring is available at the Multidisciplinary Success Center by walkin or by appointment.
It is located in room 7E within the library. The Language Success Center is located in BEB-101, while the Math Success Center is located in MATH-121. A student ID will be required to sign in at all three Success Centers. The new weekend hours are Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and workshop and learning group topics and schedules are available on the website of each Success Center.
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Please, Miley, think of the children ANDREW COONS In an industry that incentivizes edgy and questionable behavior, today’s youth is increasingly hard-pressed to find role models worth emulating. Miley Cyrus’s steady trajectory to rock bottom was on full display during her performance at MTV’s Video Music Awards. That “performance” is the embodiment of a deplorable trend in which young artists feel they must push the boundaries of moral, sane behavior. But why? From Chris Brown’s domestic violence and his fans’ fervent defending of his actions, to Justin Bieber urinating in a mop bucket while insulting a former president and his fans’ incessant cult-like dedication to him even while he spits on them from balcony awnings, appalling behavior is unfortunately repeatedly rewarded. While the rest of us cringed, both her manager and her mother cheered Cyrus on during her descent into the obscene, with the prime directive seemingly being to get as much attention as possible. Mission accomplished. Can one really blame the artists and their behavior if the fan-base consumes it and demands more? I’d like to think so. These artists have a responsibility. As icons, they have an obligation to shape today’s youth. Our society should place more value on modesty, accountability, respect and the rewards that result from hard work and dedication. Idolized figures are in the prime position to steer the conversation and trend in a positive direction. At this point, we can only hope that this madness will soon come to an end. For our children’s sake, we can do better as a society.
College experience challenges us to change
KIMBERLY JOHNSON
I am stubborn, crass and youthful in all my ignorant glory. I even think my political and societal beliefs will remain the same a decade from now. Strong character traits and a desire to hold on to my “free-spirited” approach to life seriously had the potential to make my college experience a suffocating mess. In spite of this expectancy, my college career thus far has transformed me. Yes, my personality is still one of youthful crassness. However, I’ve gained a certain flexibility that’s made this whole chaotic journey worthwhile. Entering college with the idea that we will suffer through the hours and fight sleep deprivation is probably a common expectance. Yet, I think this morbid view on the experience is an excuse, and a bad one at that. Coming from someone who was less than ecstatic to be waking up early, buying overpriced books, and seeing daunting unemployment rates daily for college grads, I truly didn’t know if this thing was for me. But I found a solution. I changed. I changed in ways I’d never intended to solely because my mind was forced to think in ways it’d never been forced to before. Maybe a morbid and painful outlook on the college experience is simply a ploy to hoard immaturity within ourselves. Yes, we know economics for Generation Y are depressing. Yes, we know that the job market looks completely different than it did in our parents’ and grandparents’ days. But what does that have to do with us valuing our availability to knowledge here and now?
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It’s not only the amount of apps instantly accessible to millions of people that is mind-boggling. The average number of apps a person will have on their phone is 41, according to an article on www.nydailynews.com. Among many of her apps, Cassaundra Santoyo, an undecided major, said that the “Fan Fiction” app she has on her iPhone is one of her favorites. “People write stories about characters from shows, so if there’s a show that you like that’s on hiatus you can keep
While I don’t plan on being a professional student the rest of my life, I’m genuinely enjoying the challenges I am facing. I am making the best of them. I am learning ways to implement knowledge acquired on campus into my daily life. Even though long hours suck and arriving at outcomes
that are disproportionate to initial goals, equally suck, I’m happy to be where I am, doing what I am. I’ll close with a quote from Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Viktor E. Frankl: “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
reading about the characters,” Santoyo said. “You can even come up with your own stories and publish them for other people to read.” On the other side of the spectrum, Jamie Lee, an undecided major, said that she loves the “8tracks Radio” app. “8tracks Radio is an iPhone music app that allows you to create mixes,” Lee said. “I like to search for music and create playlists. I love this app! I don’t even use Pandora anymore.” Apps are not just used for entertainment. They are also utilized for school and work. “Notability” is an app you can find on the App Store
for just 99 cents and features a note-taking platform that allows you to type, draw, highlight, create graphs and organize all your notes in one app. It also contains an audio record feature which is great for lectures, interviews and memos. “Mox” is an app that some students may find useful. The Mox app, which is available free on the App Store, may prove invaluable to students who are still not familiar with the campus. It includes a campus map and incorporates pictures of the buildings. Additionally, the app contains important phone numbers and an updated event calendar.
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Music benefit hosts Grammywinning artist NANCY YEANG
Nine-time Grammy award winner Arturo Sandoval will be performing at the Music Department Benefit Concert at Chaffey College theatre on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the music department to update equipment, computer software, and provide scholarships for students. The concert will also highlight the new music department in 2014 and bring attention toward the arts area on campus so that students, their families and everyone in the community will know what Chaffey has to offer. Professor Patrick Aranda is the lone full-time professor in charge of the music department. Due to low funding, and outdated equipment and software, Aranda sometimes uses his own money to pay for equipment costs. “I’ll just pay out of pocket because the money’s not there,” Aranda said. In past years, full-time professors have retired and the music department has not been able to replace them. Aranda needed to find ways to add funds to the music department. The majority of the money for the music department is raised through events, such as the band and choir concerts held twice a year. According to Aranda, community colleges are changing their transfer curriculum model. The music department curriculum is being redesigned so that students can get their certificate or AA in two years. One new course that would be added is Applied Music, which is required at universities, where students work with a private instructor. However, more outside instructors are needed for these one-on-one lessons. The new model is supposed to be in place fall 2014. Aranda set out with an agenda to showcase a huge performer for a concert every year to attract attention. “It would put a spotlight on this whole area: the theatre and dance departments, band and choir concerts, photography and art exhibits. There’s so many things happening on this end of the arts that the student community is not aware of,” Aranda said. “They’re not supporting Arturo Sandoval — they’re supporting Chaffey College by coming to this concert.” Aranda saw Arturo Sandoval perform last year at the Hollywood Bowl, where he spoke with Sandoval. “I was really lucky to get him for this one date out of his busy schedule,” Aranda said. Arturo Sandoval is a renowned jazz musician, and has received six Billboard Award and an Emmy. President Obama recently awarded Sandoval the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Sandoval’s music career decorated with these awards and he has also performed alongside Frank Sinatra, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake and his mentor, Dizzy Gillespie. “This is a rare opportunity to see one of the greatest living artists in the world perform in their backyard,” Aranda said.
Tickets can be purchased for $40 at the Chaffey Theatre Box Office. More details are available by phone at (909) 652-6067.
Angel Peralez, psychology major, and David Maligo, chemistry major, lounge on campus lawn on Aug. 27.
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As summer departs, fall fashion arrives
TOINYETTA LESURE
Now that summer is coming to a close, it is time to switch gears and prepare for fall fashion. While it still may be warm outdoors, students should begin to think about covering up for the fall season. “Fashion is an art, a way to express your creativity,” fashion design major Briean Trenier said.
She recommends students pay attention to detail and feels this is the most important part of building one’s personal style. While taking the extra time to prepare a thoughtful school outfit may not be at the top of one’s list of priorities, preparing for weather transitions could be the difference between a smooth school day and one spent in discomfort. For students interested in frugality,
thrift stores should be considered as a fall fashion destination. Many have name-brand, gently-used clothing for every occasion. Before writing off fall fashion all together, students can help alleviate morning stress by planning out outfits ahead of time and buying climate appropriate items that fit their unique tastes.
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‘The World’s End’ is one of the year’s best! HANAJUN CHUNG
The trio that delivered “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” ends their unofficial “Cornetto Trilogy” (an inside joke about ice cream) with their latest collaboration entitled “The World’s End.” Former entries in the trilogy are clearly homages and deconstructions of their respective genres (zombies for “Shaun of the Dead,” cops for “Hot Fuzz”), receiving acclaim and approval from viewers. “The World’s End” is slightly different. It doesn’t deeply poke fun into a certain type of genre (even for being a genre film). Audiences expecting such satire will not find as much with this film, and the film clearly knows it doesn’t want to do that. Director Edgar Wright and actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost deliver a more personal story that drives a sci-fi scenario. The resulting film isn’t as zany as its predecessor, but it’s still incredibly funny, smart and heartfelt. “The World’s End” uses a sincere and fearless approach in its storytelling, making it one of the year’s most enjoyable releases. The film is about a group of middle-age 40-somethings that reunite in their hometown to complete an epic 12-pub crawl that leads them to their final stop: “The World’s End.” Gary King (Simon Pegg) drives this reunion despite his former friends’ (Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, Eddy Marsan, Rosamund Pike) clear indifference to the idea. They are ultimately convinced when they learn that the most distant Andy (Nick Frost, also at his best) agrees. During their
drunken activity, the gang slowly realizes that something has changed since their departure many years ago. In the hands of a lesser filmmaker, this film would be nothing but gags loosely connected by caricature performances. “The World’s End” has many hilarious set pieces and sight gags, but the comedy has impact because Wright’s characters are fully realized and have relatable dimensions. Pegg and Frost pull a reversal from the usual dynamic combo of “straight and daft.” Pegg is the carefree dream-chasing slacker, while Frost is the responsible, morally-upright company man. Pegg’s character Gary is an interesting choice for the audience to follow because Gary can almost become unlikable enough for the audience to detest. This, however, doesn’t happen, as Pegg’s performance really makes him sympathetic for the character to work. Director Edgar Wright does a fine job once again. The references, foreshadowing, rapid-fire pacing, and dialogue are just as manic and laugh-inducing as his past work. What’s really impressive is that he didn’t deliver what could’ve repeated the formula and truly solidify the trilogy of films with a concrete identity. Instead, Wright and his team wanted to tell a different, more intimate story about aging, identity and the bonds of friendship. The first act is somewhat slow in comparison to the rest, dedicating much of the beginning to develop the past and current status of the main characters. It’s a slightly awkward transition when things start to be-
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Breeze movie reviewer Hanajun Chung has been busy at the popcorn bar at local theaters, writing three new reviews that appear in print and online this week.
come crazy, but the character work done in the beginning does eventually pay off in a satisfying fashion. “The World’s End” isn’t as rapid-fire as the preceding entries of the trilogy, but it succeeds through its own charm and crazy. The trio has once again delivered a fun little film for the fans to enjoy with their mates over a nice cold pint. Responsibly,
of course. The Good: “The World’s End” The Bad: Might be slow in the beginning. Almost repetitive in some scenarios. The Weird: It’s British, so if one has a hard time with accents, then this might not be the best choice. Overall: A-
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The summer isn’t always the greatest season for video games, with a history of low quality or quantity. This summer, however, has had an interesting and entertaining turnout. The reason these five games were chosen above all others is the pure fun experienced when playing them. Whether it is the deep, challenging plot, the crazy concepts, or the impressive design and cooperative play, these are the top releases that the blazing heat has had to offer. #5. “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Legendary Edition” Though Bethesda’s fantasy hit is nowhere near new, this version comes with all the downloadable content that the franchise had to offer on one disc. The plot and story are a bit heavy-handed though, with options being slightly limited. This, combined with the fact that the bundled downloadable content is the only new thing about the re-release, puts it on the bottom of the list. #4. “Saints Row IV” This open-world game is funny. One of its biggest sells is the humor, with the plot more or less secondary to the action and comedy. The game is worth playing, but it’s not exactly one that players can find themselves fully invested in. It’s worth trying for the entertainment value, but not being able to get fully absorbed into the experience lands it in fourth place. #3. “Dive Kick” This game is simple, with two buttons, and two actions: jump and dive kick. While simple, it’s reminiscent of the old console games where controls weren’t all that com-
plicated. In this fighter game, the first to five kicks connecting to the opponent wins. It’s an amusing and simple game that takes no skill to learn and is good for consuming a large amount of time. But there isn’t enough immersion in the game or feeling of investment to really justify a higher position on the list. #2. “Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn” In this game, you play unique characters in an MMO world. It’s understandable that certain games from this genre require too much focus and dedication to be worthwhile. This game does the opposite, with a story and background that fits the world of “Final Fantasy,” with a feeling of ease that requires little know-how on games of this genre. It’s a fun multiplayer concept that gives an enjoyable feel with a relaxed tone. #1. “The Last of Us” This survival/horror shooter is unique. I normally dislike titles with a linear plot that the player has no control over, but the story was tied in well enough that, despite some distrust, completely blew me away. The gameplay is well-rounded. The unique and surprising plot provides more emotion than one would have expected from a genre that’s normally desensitizing. “The Last of Us” changes the genre, in more ways than one, and completely deserves the no. 1 spot. All of these titles are impressive in their own right and by no means will be amazing for everyone. Some of these games aren’t even that new. However, it’s fair to say that they’re worth consideration for your console or PC. Try them all out if you can, one or two if you must, as long as you grab a seat and play!
8 | Sports
thebreezeonline.com | September 3, 2013
Panther’s men soccer kick-off game ends in a 2-2 tie NIA TUITAVAKE
The Foothill Conference Champions of 2012 are at it again with their season opener vs. El Camino Warriors. What started as a scoreless first half ended in an intense match and a 2-2 tie. Chaffey hosted El Camino at the men’s soccer kick-off game on Aug. 27. Early in the second half, Panther forward Jhonatan Madrid scored the first goal of the game, assisted with a quick pass in the goal box by midfielder Bryan Guzman. The Panthers were on fire in the second half, with forward Hector Estrada scoring the second goal of the game with an assist by forward Peter Fregoso, putting Chaffey in the lead, 2-0. “Honestly, going into the wind in the second half kind of suited us more to our game,” head coach Ben Cooper said to his team during half time. “We like to possess the ball. We like to knock the ball. We like to keep the ball. That worked to our advantage.”
With the Panthers in the lead midway through the second half, officials called a penalty kick for the Warriors. El Camino used this opportunity to tighten the score at 2-1. Minutes before the end of the game and with Panthers close to victory, another penalty kick was called for the Warriors. The resulting successful kick tied the score 2-2. “We had a lot of freshmen that played and so it was a huge learning experience,” Cooper said. “Fortunately they scored a couple good goals.” More than half of the 30 players on the roster this season are freshmen, and will have to step their game up to match last year’s Foothill Conference Champions. “I expect league titles, state champions, and all of the above,” team captain and sophomore Jacob Davies said. “I think this team is 10 times better than last year, and I think we have the potential to go a lot farther than we did.”
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Defender Quincee Worrell fights to gain possession back for the Panthers to clear the ball out of the backfield on Aug. 27th against El Camino.
Football player’s strength to inspire: Nathan Goltry JAMAR GRESHAM
Khallifah Rosser takes on a hurdle during a meet on April 13 at Mt. SAC.
Rosser takes gold at Pan-Am Games Chaffey hurdler, Khallifah Rosser, won a gold medal at the Pan American Junior Championships in Medellin, Colombia. Despite pouring rain, he powered through the semi-finals. In the finals he took first place in 400m hurdles with a personal best of 50.75 seconds. “It was wet out there but I didn’t let it affect me. I just kept thinking arms, arms, arms, keep it tight and finish fast,” Rosser said. “I only ran about 39 for the 300m hurdles in high school, but I like to take on challenges. I really didn’t expect to do this well.”
Nathan Goltry, promising offensive center, smiles for the camera on Aug. 27.
GLORY PIÑA Nathan Goltry, center for the football team, has overcome leaps and bounds on and off the field to persevere in doing what he loves. His coaches and trainers seem to light up when asked about him. Elias Levanway, his athletic trainer, said the thing that makes Goltry inspiring is “his strong determination and will to succeed.” Goltry’s football career started last summer after graduating from Beaumont High School. He was excited to work hard at summer practices, but noticed unusual body fatigue and lots of injuries. Within a few weeks he experienced full body failure and was unable to walk or even open a water bottle. He recalls having to use a wheelchair and not being able to lift himself up to get in a vehicle. He was later diagnosed with a rare disease called Guillain-Barré syndrome, in
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which his body’s immune system attacks his nerves. It starts with numbness and weakness of the extremities and eventually leads to paralysis. Starting in August of 2011, he spent a full year in recovery and lost 55 pounds. His position on the field is all about strength. To lose that strength and have to start over made him apprehensive about the season. With the help of football staff and his faith, he was able to push through. Goltry added that he is very grateful for the entire coaching and training staff. He was able to keep in contact with Athletic Director Carl Beach and Elias Levanway throughout his recovery. “I enjoy football more now, after having it taken away,” said Goltry. Goltry has yet to decide on a major, but he is going to be starting center this season. The football programs at Utah State University and Arizona State University have shown interest in him.