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Letter From The Editor:
Three years ago, I joined The Breeze paper with the intention of becoming a journalist. I wanted to give a voice to the people, travel the world, uncover the truth and document history. The thought of writing and adventure was thrilling to me. I wasn’t the best writer, nor the most vocal, but I was determined. My first story was rejected for print. Rather than let it stop me, I worked hard. I volunteered to cover the boring assignments, thoroughly interviewed sources and read and wrote as much I could. Eventually, I made it to print, but I didn’t stop there. I wanted to make the front page, which I did numerous times. Of course, I’ve had my fair share of failures, but I kept at it and set my mind on becoming chief. Now here I am at the end of my term. It was a rough semester, but I learned a lot. Look at everything as a learning opportunity, don’t be afraid to fail and always be eager to learn. There will be times when your beliefs are put to the test, and there will be times when you will have to stand for what you believe is right. Not everyone will agree, but remember what you believe in and stay focused on the mission. Ernest Hemingway said in his book A Farewell to Arms, “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” I consider myself an avid hiker. Through my adventures in the woods and backs of large mountains, I have learned one thing: Keep going and keep climbing no matter how tired you are or how uncertain the trail ahead appears. The path will wind, branch-off, and become narrow, but when you reach the top, it will be worth it. Don’t let the world keep you down.
Editor-In-Chief Jullian Aiden Bravo
A&E Editor Edward Gutierrez
Managing Editor Esmeralda De Santiago
Opinion Editor Chris Salazar
Online Editor-In-Chief Chris Santee
Life & Style Editor Alondra Alarcon
Photo Editor Emmanuel Vargas
Culture Editor Hector Solorzano
Features Editor Anissa Campa
Audio/Visual Editor Emmanuel Vargas
News Editor Brody Salazar
Baseline Editor Anissa Campa
Sports Editor Christopher Sainz
Social Media Editors Imani Smith
Multimedia Producer Amanda Armoush Abdul Arogundade Journalism Staff Students of Journalism 30 & 31 General Manager Chris Santee Lab Techs Sabriah Johnwell Christopher Rochon Edward Gutierrez Cecilia Garcia Faculty Adviser Michelle Dowd Journalism Coordinator Neil Watkins
Copy Editor Elyssa Arriaga The Breeze is published up to eight times a semester by the journalism students at Chaffey Community College, 5885 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737. Telephone: 652-6934/6936. Opinions expressed in this publication are the responsibility of the student newspaper staff and should not be interpreted as the position of the Chaffey College District, the college or any officer or employee thereof. Letters and guest columns for or against any position are welcome. Letters should be kept as brief as possible and are subject to non-substantive editing according to guidelines established by the Associated Press. The Chaffey Breeze is a member of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges and the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
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CONTENTS News
Culture
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Veteran’s Appreciation Week Kickoff
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¿Porque Que´ Los Ignoran?
14. Comikaze 16. The Collective
Life & Style Kicks in 20. Exclusive the I.E.
Opinion / Reviews
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Thor Ragnarok Movie Review
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Maroon 5 Album Review
Features / A&E
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The Breeze Goes to L.A. Long Live Beach Goth What it Means to be a Dodger Fan
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An Athlete's Guide Through Winter
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A Fall Classic
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Veteran’s Appreciation Week Kickoff
Dr. Henry Shannon tying a ribbon around the canyon oak tree dedicated to the veterans of Chaffey College. Photo by Brody Salazar.
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On Monday, October 6, Chaffey College’s Veterans Appreciation Week began with an event organized by the Veteran’s Resource Center, which had multiple people speaking to the audience about the value of veterans to the US, as well as how best to honor them. The event began with introductions by Charles Pratella and the Director of the Veteran’s Resource Center Adrienne Grayson. It was proceeded with the National Anthem by Vicki Valle and speeches by faculty and veterans. They took a moment of silence and lit a candle in memory of those who have served and those who have fallen. Afterwards, members of the Veteran’s Resource Center helped plant a tree in honor of those who served in the American military. The event ended with an open table for attendees to get food and converse with each other. “This week people throughout the country will gather together to remember, to honor and pay gratitude to those who have served our country,” said Pratella in his introduction. “Our gathering today is just one small spark of the pride that burns across the nation today and everyday. It’s not a lot, but it’s one small way we can honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live a free life.” Governing board members included Board President Katie Roberts, Vice President Kathleen Brugger, board member Gary Ovitt and board member Lee McDougal. Other community members present included Superintendent Dr. Henry Shannon, Vice President of Student Services Dr. Eric Bishop, Dean of Counseling Amy Nevarez. Those who delivered speeches were Daniel Keener, Dr. Eric Bishop, Amy Navarez, Laura Rodes, Christian Crusberg, Lisa
Nashua, Gary Ovitt, Dr. Henry Shannon and Charles Prattella. Many of those attending the event had either personal involvement with the armed forces or were close to those who have served. “For many of us this is a very personal issue, for me included,” said Grayson. “My husband was a veteran, my father was a veteran, my father-in-law was a veteran, my uncle… Very, very personal for me.” The speeches concerned subjects from the value of veterans in American society to the history of Veteran’s Day. “We are here today to celebrate those who have served their country,” Keener said. “They were willing to sacrifice time with their families. They were willing to face incredible and dangerous circumstances. They were willing to give up their personal freedoms for the freedoms of those back home… It is only fitting that we thank them for their willingness. Thank them for their bravery. And thank them for their sacrifices.” After all the speakers finished, a bow was tied on a recently planted canyon oak tree to represent “honor, patriotic duty and to let everyone know that our veterans are always here on campus yesterday, today and tomorrow.” According to Grayson, the canyon oak tree was specifically chosen by a committee because it is “strong and sturdy” and will remain for “years and years to come,” just like the student veterans who come to Chaffey. After the bow was tied many of the speakers worked together to shovel dirt around the base of the tree to finish planting it.
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¿Por qué los ignoran?
Protesters holding a sign for the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice. Photo by Brody Salazar.
Brody Salazar
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A rally of about 30 people was held outside the Adelanto Detention Center on Nov. 2 to celebrate Day of The Dead, and commemorate the lives of the immigrant detainees who recently passed away inside of the detention center. The Adelanto Detention Center is a for-profit prison run by the GEO Group, designed to hold undocumented immigrants until they can be processed. Six people have died of various causes in the Adelanto Detention Center in the past five years, three occurring this year. According to the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, the deceased include: Fernando Dominguez Valivia died on March 3, 2012 of pneumonia; Jose Manuel Azuridia Hernandez died on Dec. 23, 2015 of a heart attack; Raul Ernesto Morales-Ramos died on April 6, 2016 of liver and kidney failure; Osmar Epifiano Gonzalez-Gadba died on Mar. 28, 2017 due to hanging; Sergio Lopez Alonso died on April 13, 2017 of kidney failure; Vicente Caceres Madariaga died on May 31, 2017 of hypertension and acute coronary syndrome. Luis Suarez, Project and Communications Coordinator for the nonprofit organization the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, hosted the project for three reasons. The first was to “demand” a medical report and investigation into the deaths of the immigrants being held there, specifically for the most recent death of Madariaga. It was also held to get the detention center to “provide adequate healthcare.” Lastly, Suarez wanted to bring attention to some of the detainees working full days for a wage of $1 per day, mentioning how many of them were “forced to work.” According to Suarez, one out of the six deaths, Morales-Ramos’ cause of death was granted a full investigation, which determined that it was due to medical negligence.
Luis Suarez at the Day of the Dead rally, after giving the microphone to one of the speakers. Photo by Brody Salazar.
“They [GEO Group] are a company that prioritizes profit over people,” said Suarez, “so we’ve noticed that in the past, a lot of the people that are inside, from testimonies from people that we speak to, a lot of people haven’t received proper healthcare.” The rally consisted of speakers addressing the attendees in both English and Spanish, highlighting the deaths of the men being held in the detention center; a performer playing the guitar, with the crowd joining in the singing, and ended with different music being played from electronic speakers while the organizers opened up a table of hot chocolate and pastries for the attendees to enjoy. “I think people don’t realize that these are people that are refugees, people that are asylum-seekers, people that are picked up by immigration operations that happen within our communities. They spend up to a year and a half or two years waiting for their court dates,” said Suarez, “a lot of people here assume they’re criminals, but a lot of times they are here because the sheriff’s department got them a violation. They somehow have to go to county jails, and when they’re released because nothing is found on them, immigration is found waiting outside because the county jail notified immigration.”
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The Breeze in L.A. Photos and story by Elyssa Arriaga & Hector Solorzano @ElyssaArriaga & @_HecSolo_
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he Breeze editing staff took a trip to Los Angeles late October, where they were able to visit a few major publications as well as explore Los Angeles’ culture. The first publication that the editors visited was San Gabriel Valley Tribune. This publication is part of Southern California News Group which is responsible for 11 daily newspapers as well as multimedia content. The editors then went into Beverly Hills to visit Ms. Magazine/Feminist Majority Foundation. The editors were given an overview of the history of Ms. Magazine and its publisher Liberty Media for Women under the ownership of the Feminist Majority Foundation. The editors visited the main office of The Los Angeles Times, where they learned about real journalism that has real impact. The final publication that the editors visited was Associated Press Los Angeles Bureau. AP is the largest news organization in the world and half the people on the planet read something by AP every day. The publications presented many internship opportunties and tips for a successful application. Exploring the city and all the landmarks was an opportunity to experience the diverse cultures the city has to offer. The Breeze staff will use this experience to enhance their work.
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John Argote Rodriguez
@JohnArgote1 Thor: Ragnarok is the third installment of the Thor Trilogy Jeff Goldblum as The Grandmaster is extremely fun. Why, you and the 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film ask? Jeff Goldblum, that’s why. If Goldblum is on screen then you stars Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Mark Ruf- know it’ll be fun. falo (Hulk), Cate Blanchett (Hela), Tessa Thompson, Idris Elba, Director Taika Waititi as Korg was hilarious It’s nice knowing Karl Urban, and Jeff Goldblum and Anthony Hopkins. The film the director is heavily involved with the actors. was directed by Taika Waititi. The film is about Hela, the Goddess Thor: Ragnarok is a great addition to the MCU. It has great of Death, taking over Asgard, while a captured Thor assembles a humor, great performances, great story, a great villain, great diteam to stop Hela from starting Ragnarök: The end of everything. recting, and most importantly it has heart. It’s a fun movie and I Thor: Ragnarok is a perfect example that a superhero film highly recommend you watch it. The excitement grows with Mardoesn’t need to be dark and gritty like most superhero films and vel’s The Punisher set to premiere on Netflix on Nov. 17, 2017, that’s what Taika Waititi showed us with this fun action-packed, Black Panther on Feb. 16, 2018. hilarious film. Thor: Ragnarok is a comical movie and an imOn May 4, 2018, it all comes together with Avengers: Infinity provement from “Thor: The Dark World” which featured a weak War. villain, poor character focus and a dull plot, along with forced humor. By the time we reached the third film in a trilogy, it was speculated that is would be “dull” or “Boring”. Take for example example, The Godfather Part III, Spider-Man 3, Back to the Future Part III, etc. But Marvel has improved with their third films. After the mixed reviews received by Iron Man 3, Marvel stepped to the plate on Captain America: Civil War and now Ragnarok. The greatest thing this film has is the actors’ performances. Chris Hemsworth as Thor is a joy to see, his energy and love for this character gives the movie heart and he was incredibly funny in this film. Tom Hiddleston as Loki is great. Hiddleston and Hemsworth’s chemistry is what has made these films enjoyable. Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk is a nice edition to the movie, and it was fun seeing Hemsworth have more dialogue with Ruffalo. Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie is great as the new female lead. She is strong, funny and entertaining. Cate Blanchett as the villainess Hela was amazing. She is a worthy villain for the MCU following Loki Blanchett’s a badass. “Nuff said!” as Stan thebreezepaper.com Lee would put it.
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Maroon 5 Illustrated by Emmanuel Vargas
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aroon 5’s sixth album, “Red Pill Blues,” contained exciting duets and collaborations from artists SZA, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky and LunchMoney Lewis. Earlier this year, in an interview with Ryan Seacrest, lead vocalist Adam Levine stated, “Since I was 20, I’ve always wanted to make an R&B record. And I will tell you, it [the album] is starting to lean more in that direction.” Changing up the genre might seem challenging, but knowing Maroon 5’s chameleon-like character, this transition could be very successful. Starting the record off with “Best 4 U,” a rather repetitive, yet likable track due to Levine’s tone and the mellow sound of the song. The instrumental synths and electric guitar are reminiscent of Bruno Mars’s “24K Magic.” For the first track, this particular song did not fit that expectation of an album opener, especially when compared to previous Maroo 5 records.
Track two, “What Lovers Do,” is infused with a deep bass and resonated guitar riff. SZA’s sultry vocals, combined with Adam’s own, and the peculiar array of instrumentals make for a cheerful, yet eerie track. Other standout tracks are “Who I Am,” featuring LunchMoney Lewis, which showcases the band in an earthier, laid back ambiance with the help of a synthesizer and a few guitar strings. The eleven-minute track “Closure” has an interesting structure. It starts and ends like a regular three-minute song, but instead of ending entirely, continues playing instrumentals for the remaining eight minutes. This seems most fit for a relaxing background setting. Apart from “Wait” and “Don’t Wanna Know,” the rest of the songs feel emerged in soft rock, sounding slightly similar to each other. Lyrically speaking, the album varies from talking about a romantic, sensual moment with a loved one in “Lips on You,” to talking about miss-
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ing a girl with a denim jacket on the track titled “Denim Jacket.” Despite having its ups and downs throughout the album in terms of lyrical content, it brings some of the biggest names in hip-hop, r&b and pop to attract a wider audience. Maroon 5 has displayed musical growth with every album release. Since 1997, Maroon 5 has spawned 3 number 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and their most successful albums, such as “Songs About Jane,” “Overexposed,” and “V” have achieved platinum status or better. “Red Pill Blues” is set to withhold Maroon 5’s prolonged mainstream success, especially with help of the popular singles. They tend to change genres, and more importantly, experiment with new sounds.
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LONG LIVE BEACH GOTH Photos and story By Jessica Murray
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ince 2012, The Growlers have consistantly hosted their Beach Goth Halloween weekend at The Observatory in Santa Ana. This year, the LA Waterfront in San Pedro, to the festival, was unveiled along with the indoctrination of a new festival name — The Growlers Six. The carnival grounds entertained ticket holders with a cabaret circus tent hosting a slew of drag queens cabaret (Death of a Clown) and their performances. Rhett Rotten and his Wall of Death stood in the center of the grounds with vintage Indian and Harley motorcycles revving their engines. The
wall-shaking side show of stuntmen riding around on the half dome walls grabbed tips held out by enthusiastic audiences. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs made an appearance for the first time in years along with Modest Mouse, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Butthole Surfers, Julian Casablancas and the Voidz, Danny Brown, Alice Glass of Crystal Castles, Beach Fossils, Bad Brains and cult classic The B-52s, were also among the 50+ bands showcased at this year’s festival. Beach Rat Island made its appearance with dub and reggae beats on the makeshift island.
Chiquis Riveras plucked at the crowd’s Hispanic heart strings as people broke out in traditional 2-step. A swing carnival ride, the Yo-Yo, was also added this year, echoing the 2015 Flying Dutchman ride. The Growlers Six festival, which was washed away at the end of the two-day run, will return Halloween weekend next year.
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wenty-nine years ago, Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers threw a fastball to Tony Phillips of the Oakland A’s at the bottom of the ninth inning, giving Phillips a full count. Hershiser threw another one over the plate as Phillips swung and missed and the Dodgers rushed the mound to congratulate each other on their victory. The boys in blue had just won the 1988 World Series. This would be their last appearance at the final round of the MLB postseason until 2017. For some fans, this was the first time they saw the Dodgers make it that far. Maddie Hope, a political science major at Cal State San Bernardino, is one of those fans. She said it meant everything to her for the Dodgers to be in the World Series. Still in disbelief, she stated, “It was a shock. It almost felt like it wasn’t real since every single year you’re like, ‘Okay, this is the year. This is the year. This is the year.’” Hope is referring to the ups and downs throughout the seasons. Since 2013, the Dodgers made it to the postseason every year, but were always beaten out by another team. This led to a slight decrease in attendance at the stadium in 2016 according to baseball-referencew.com. Hope, however, did not contribute to the decline. Hope grew up watching baseball with her dad. She said he taught her everything she knows about the sport. The bond she has with her dad has allowed her to form a deep connection with the Dodgers, stating, “I would never not be a Dodger fan because they lost. It’s just something that I hold very dear to my heart.” This summer, Hope permanently marked herself with the team’s LA logo while attending their spring training in Arizona. Looking back on it, she had no clue where the Dodgers would be in the months ahead, but she was ecstatic to get her tattoo the same year the team made it to the World Series.
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Julian Castaneda, a business management major at Cal Poly Pomona, also shares a Dodgers bond with a family member. Castaneda said he had been a fan of baseball since he began playing at age 8, but became a fan of the team when he was 11 years old after his uncle took him to his first MLB game at the Dodger stadium. He described the experience stating, “It was a nice experience. I’ve never been to a baseball game before, so you know, it was actually nice being there. It was a lot different than playing little league baseball, it was better.” What really sealed the deal for him, Castaneda said, was the energy of the crowd. “I went to opening day so the crowd was rowdy. It was the first game of the season, so the vibe was a little more amped up,” he said.
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Salazar described what won him over stating, “The atmosphere was so much more exciting and everyone was so much more engaged in the game than at the Angels stadium. It was at that point that I was a Dodgers fan.”
Salazar’s commitment to the team is what he says makes the game more exciting. He described the Dodgers making the World Series as “history” because he had not seen them make it in his lifetime. He added that he is also glad the Dodgers are giving California a good name.
From that day on, the love for the team that Castaneda’s uncle passed on to him was what made his connection to the Dodgers personal and permanent. Castaneda said he had an emotional attachment to the team, and even feels like he knows the players from all the time he has spent watching them on the field. As for them making it to the World Series, Castaneda is still proud of his friends in blue, win or lose.
Hope, Castaneda and Salazar are all examples of fans who hold the Los Ángeles Dodgers close to their hearts. Despite the team’s loss, their commitment cannot be swayed. For them, baseball is more than just a game and the memory of October 2017 will forever be a reminder of when they witnessed the Dodgers play in the World Series for the very first time in their lives.
Jacob Salazar from Riverside Community College had a different upbringing into baseball. Unlike Hope and Castaneda, he was an Anaheim Angels fan in his early years before taking the side of their hometown rivals. Salazar became a Dodger fan after going to a game at their stadium. Photos By Cassandra Casas
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ince 1971 Comic Con has attracted millions of people from all over the world. Los Angeles Comic Con or Comikaze has been an event where fanatics can cosplay without feeling judged by others and can go to panels of their favorite actors, artists, and characters. The creator of many well known Marvel comics, Stan Lee, was present at the convention and made appearances on all days of the event. As an unofficial tradition, many people dressed up or cosplayed at the event. There are no barriers when it comes to dressing up at Comic Con. There were dads dressed up as Eleven from Stranger Things, women of all backgrounds dressed as Wonder Woman, and a lot of people dressed as Deadpool. Many of the costumes were DIY and ranged from characters of the past to newer chracters. Comic Con and Comikaze has become a place where people can forget about reality and transform themselves into their fantasy identity in a fantasy setting. Many people, who were not waiting in ridiculously long lines for collectables,
walked around the venue taking pictures with Cosplayers. The attendees have created an environment where everyone feels comfortable dressing up and acting like their characters. Instead of putting judgement in the air, the majority of people attending were spreading love by complimenting cosplayers, hugging people with “free hug� signs and just enjoying what the event had to offer. Outside of the venue however, religious protesters were claiming that everyone in attendance of the event were destined to go to hell. Instead of making the situation more hateful, a group of cosplayers posed in front of a religious protester taking photos and chanting about love. Comikaze takes place once a year and it will always be a place for those who connect to the comic books and to the fantasy world.
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THE COLLECTIVE
THE FINALE Sydney Vargas @syds808s
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he Collective has been a joy to write. I can’t express how much I appreciate the support. As the semester draws to an end, so will the Collective. Reflecting on the three artists Auli Sinaga, Anthony Hurd and Khairi Christopher, I couldn’t have met such well rounded individuals. Not only have they created such wonderful pieces, they have created platforms for the things they believe. Sinaga’s award winning photographs were perfectly staged, aesthetically pleasing and fun. I loved how she created her own touch. You can easily identify her photographs with their bright, beautiful colors and fun models. She knows how to properly expose a shot to match her creative vision. Aside from creating beautiful photographs, she has created her own platform for underrepresented models. According to The Fashion Spot’s latest Diversity Report 72.1 percent of the models cast were white and 27.9 percent were women of color. This imbalance is something she strives to destroy. Her models are girls with shaved heads and piercings dressed in fun clothing. Aside from the beauty of these models, Sinaga’s photos stand strong. They were so eye-catching, and that’s why I was drawn to reach out and interview her. Since the interview shehas released more photos that I absolutely fell in love with. Hurd’s sketches are even more visually stunning in person. The colors and sketches are so powerful and clever. He is a funny and intelligent individual which transfers over to his pieces. This aspect is what drew me to Hurd’s art. Great art can be any style or technique, but what is vital in a good painting or sketch is its ability to stimulate the viewer’s mind or heart. If a piece of a painting is able to touch you or move you, that’s what makes it good. When
I first saw Hurd’s painting of Puddles The Clown, it made me feel something unreal. It made me vividly remeber the last time I cried. For someone to create something and invoke something is what makes art great, especially if you experience it on your own. Watching Christopher’s last film also filled me with a sense of hopeful anxiety. His unrelated clips seamlessly flipped back to back, embodying his own journey of his creativity. It wasn’t easy for him when he transitioned from being an actor to working predominantly behind the camera. While watching the film I felt the struggle and joy being portrayed. I love looking at local art that I can create my own meaning from. When we study older masterpieces, like The Mona Lisa or Starry Night, their meanings have already been determined and studied for thousands of years. As much as I try and create my own thoughts on them it will already be clouded by everyone else’s ideas. I tried to steer as far as I could from telling you what the pieces meant to me. I wanted The Collective to be a medium to share art so you, the reader, could come up with your own meaning and experience. I hope with at least one of the artists you were able to experience that feeling for yourself. I know every piece emotionally touched me and stimulated me as an artist. I am forever grateful for them. Thank you for your vulnerability and openness. You are all destined for greatness. To draw a close on The Collective, I will hesitantly talk a little about myself and my own creative life. Growing up, my dad was my best friend who heavily influenced me on music and films. He was very invested in the music scene growthebreezepaper.com thebreezepaper.com
ing up with my godfather who was a DJ. My favorite days of the week were Fridays when my dad and I would drive to Hollywood Video after school and blast Beastie Boys the whole way. We would rent a movie to watch together, each our own movie to watch and a video game. Growing up I was always very sure I would be a drummer in a band, or somewhere off making films. I’ve played drums and percussive instruments for about 10 years. Competing at world level in Indoor Drumline Circuits in high school and for a while I thought I would do something along those lines. Yes, I had a garage band that broke up rather quickly under the restraints of AP Biology. I was very confused about my career path until I took a digital film course my senior year, I was sold. I knew photo and videography was for me. All the films that inspired my youth I was implementing and making my own. As of now I post a lot of raw shorts films on my Youtube Channel and have a few solid unedited screenplays hand-written in memo pads sprawled around my room. I am very hopeful that I will attend The New York Film Academy in the near future and finally get my big chance to fully immerse myself in my craft. I can definitely relate to the other artists who are struggling artistically. Day jobs and general education blow, but there’s always beauty in the struggle and those always make the best stories to tell. So keep struggling and working hard for whatever your dream is. We only live once, and there’s no time to waste on being anything but happy. Do what makes your heart most content, do what makes you’re heart uncomfortable, scared, but in the end ecstatic.
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THE COLLECTIVE
sweet oblivion Photo by Sydney
next in line Photo by Sydney
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its not time, to make a change Photo by Sydney
keep dreaming Photo by Sydney
post mix lemonade Photo by Joseph Hancock
pulp fiction Photo by Sydney
Special thanks to my family for reading all my pieces and supporting me in an inconceivable way. I only am because of you guys. Joseph, you fill me with love and endless creativity. Thank you for all your support, I send all my love to you. Endless thanks. thebreezepaper.com
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raffiti aims to speak only to those who understand its language. An exclusive writing style along with varicolored details can define a writer’s reputation. Dating back to the hieroglyphic era, graffiti street art has developed its own culture inside nearly every continental region. While many artists choose to keep their real identities hidden, they take on a new name and identity solely through their artwork. The rise of underground street art was recently popularized in 1960s Brooklyn, NY. More common in diverse populated areas, the practice involves illegal nuances and moral controversy, however, it typically derives from marginalized thebreezepaper.com voices to portray a message.
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In “Crimes of Style,” author Jeff Ferrell states, “As a form of aesthetic sabotage, it [graffiti] interrupts the pleasant, efficient uniformity of ‘planned’ urban space and predictable urban living. For the writers, graffiti disrupts the lived experience of mass culture, the passivity of mediated consumption.” There are several forms of graffiti, good and bad, with messages translating to to art, personal expression or political and social references. In a hidden canal just along the 57 freeway, located in the city of Brea, a collection of high-caliber street art remains, exhibited for those who know how to find it.
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Exclusive Kicks in the I.E.
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he Inland Empire (I.E.) is one of the fast-growing economies in the US, according to Forbes. The I.E. has multiple chains of dining, shops and more. However, the I.E. seems to lack exclusive sneaker shops and does not offer many and most people are use to driving to LA to get exclusive sneakers. Ranked.IE is a new exclusive sneaker shop that opened up about two months ago in Rancho Cucamonga, between Archibald and 7th street . It is owned by sneaker lover Jeff Macam, 27, who has collected sneakers and resold them in his earlier life. He is from Corona and wanted to open around the area. “I wanted to bring the LA vibe to the I.E. “ said Macam. His shop offers a wide range of sneakers including popular brands like Nike, Adidas, New Balances, Vans and more. They also accept good condition used shoes and trade-ins. Used shoes are displayed pointing left and new shoes are displayed right.. “To give you a breakdown we have Jordan Retros, Nike runners and basketball, Adidas boost.” Ranked.IE even has Yeezys, which are
hard to get. Most of these shoes are only available through resale only. Resale shoes are usually more than double price. Among some competitors in the LA area, Yeezys are resold for about $900, but at Ranked I.E they are sold for around $800, depending on the style of the shoes. “We price everything under market value,” Jeff replied when asked how does pricing for the shoes work.
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The store gets their shoes from sellers online, and gets their clients in many ways. The shop is active on social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, but there is no word if they will make a Twitter yet. They also send business cards to barber shops and other business, as well. “Customers, so mainly individuals, usually come in and want to sell stuff because they need money for whatever reason, or they’ll trade up to buy something they been wanting for a while or either we reach out I go on Facebook, offer up, Craigslist and see what people are selling in bulk.” The shop is busiest on the weekends. Customers are mostly locals from around the community. “The community has been good,” said Macam. Jeff has held a car meet in the parking lot in the past, and eventually plans to do more events with the community. He also plans to possibly collaborate in having a clothes pop up shop featured in the store with local sellers.
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The Breeze November/December 2017
An Athelete’s Guide THROUGH WINTER Kyle Smith @_kyol
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s a fan of both watching and playing sports, this time of year is limiting. As the baseball diamonds become muddy and your friends are increasingly less likely to toss a football with you because “the cold hurts their fingers,” and with winter break only a few weeks away, here are some ways to spend your time, stay active and continue your lifestyle as a supporter of the outdoors.
GO FOR A HIKE: Gather up all your favorite people (safety in numbers) and go for a walk in the wilderness. There are world famous hiking destinations within a couple hours of Chaffey. Places like Joshua Tree, Griffith Park and the Mojave National Preserve should be taken advantage of by wondering around and finding beautiful views of the California landscape. A large part of my winter break will be spent searching for natural beauty with my girlfriend. If traveling is not an option, Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding area have a lot of trails to offer. The most popular is the Etiwanda Preserve at the top of Day Creek. There are a few trails going up the hill, and most lead to a creek that flows to a small water fall. Go adventure around. Go to Marshall Canyon in La Verne or the Claremont Loop. There are trails all over the place, go out and find them!
RIDE A BIKE: This is my go-to, and there are a few different ways to go about it. If weather permits, go on a road ride; if not, embrace the rain on a muddy ride in the mountains. You can go on a ride for workout purposes or just for fun. On a bike, the cold is your friend, but not the kind of friend you hit it off with when you first meet. On a bike, the cold weather is like the friend you didn’t get along with at first, but grew on you over time. At first you’ll wish you’d put on warmer clothes, but by the end of your ride you’ll be thinking, “cold weather is my best friend!”
GO SNOWBOARDING: The season just opened at mammoth, and if this year is anyting like last, we have a lot of snow to look forward to. While I’ve never been myself, I understand that snowboarding is a must-do for winter time sports.
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A Fall Classic Christopher Sainz
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The Houston Astros won the 2017 World Series beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a thrilling 7 games series.
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t was the 11th time two 100-win teams faced each other in the postseason since 1977, making it a highly anticipated World Series. The Dodgers were favored going into the series because they had the best bullpen in baseball. They also had the starting pitching to match the Astros. The first game played out how most would expect. Two former Cy Young winners, Clayton Kershaw and Dallas Keuchel, had a pitching duel. The Dodgers took it 3-1 as Kershaw went 7 innings in with 11 strikeouts and no walks. The next game was Rich Hill vs Justin Verlander. This game started with the two pitchers dominating, however, the game took a huge turn. With the Dodgers up 3-1 going into the 8th inning, the two best relievers took a 2-0 lead in the series. Then, one of the best games of the World Series happened. The Astros scored two runs in the 8th and 9th inning, sending the game into extra innings. In the top of the 10th, the two big stars for the Astros, Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, showed up hitting back to back home runs. The Dodgers matched it with two runs of their own in the bottom of the 10th. In the 11th inning, the MVP of the World Series, George Springer hit a two-run home run to win the game and tie the series. Game 3 was an easy win for the Astros, ending 5-3. The Dodgers got in trouble early with Yu Darvish only going 1.2 innings and allowing 4 runs. The Dodgers brought out Alex Wood vs Charlie Morton for game 4, making this another pitching battle. It was a scoreless 5 innings until Springer hit a solo home run giving Astros the lead. The Dodgers tied it in the 7th, then scored 5 runs in the 9th. This sent the series back to the Dodgers in game 4, with a score of 6-2. With the Series tied 2-2, both teams put their best pitchers on the mound. The game started with the Dodgers gaining a lead with 4 runs. The Dodgers looked good, Kershaw was pitching well and already had the Astros going into their bullpen. Then Astros scored
a run and forced the Dodgers to pull Clayton Kershaw. With 2 runners on base, Yuli Gurriel hit a home run to tie the game. The two teams matched 3-run home runs from Cody Bellinger and Jose Altuve. This tied the game 7-7. Going into the 9th, the Dodgers down 12-9, scored 3 runs to send the World Series to it’s second extra inning game. The Astros’ Alex Bregman hit a walk off single home-run to take the game 13-12. Game 6 was Rich Hill vs Justin Verlander. The game ended 3-1 with a six-out save from Kenley Jansen. The Dodgers sent the series to seven. The most used phrase for Game 7 was “all hands on deck.” This was no normal game, and every pitcher on both teams was ready to go. This was the last game of a great MLB season, but it did not start out as expected. Again Darvish only lasted 1.2 innings and allowed 5 runs. That was all the Astros needed, winning the game 5-1. This was the Astros’ first World Series win in 55 years of the team’s existence.
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