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Letter From The Editor:
I was a different student when I started at Chaffey College. I came to class and saw Chaffey as a place I need to go to, then I found The Breeze. It really changed who I am as a student and as a person. I met new people who made me look at the world differently. I explored Chaffey more and learned about people in different situations. The people here at The Breeze staff helped me come out of my shell. What I hope you get out of this letter is find something that can confirm what you want to do in life. Now, as Editor-in-Chief, I want to make something special that shows the joy all of The Breeze staffers get from working here.
Editor-In-Chief Christopher Sainz @chrisainz2
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String of Suicides
Horror Film Therapy
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Preserving Etiwanda Chaffey Fighting STI's Academic Renewal
NEWS
String of Suicides
Eric Montes @ericmontes101 On the first week of August, a string of suicides stunned the Rancho Cucamonga community, where four students’ lives were taken away since returning to a new school year. The first incident was on August 6, when the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department received a call from a family member about a 10-year-old boy’s death. When they arrived, the family members and the deputies tried to revive the boy who had hanged himself, but it was too late. On August 13, the fire department responded to two calls from two different locations where two 15-year-old girls hanged themselves. When the paramedics showed up on the scene, they saw the two deceased girls hanging from the bedroom ceiling. On August 19, the fire department responded to another call of a 16-year-old boy who hanged himself from the bathroom curtains. When they showed up, they tried to revive him, but it was too late. Cindy Bachman, a public information officer from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, said in a statement that none of the students who committed suicide knew each other, nor did they have an apparent link. Bachman also said that they did not find any evidence of foul play or involvement of other parties. The three students attended Etiwanda High School, Rancho Cucamonga High School, and Alta Loma High School, and the youngest student attended Victoria Groves Elementary School. The Chaffey Joint Union High School District sent
emails out to parents to inform them about the incident. “There is no greater tragedy than the death of a young person, and since the start of the school year, our Chaffey District community has been shaken by the loss of three students to suicide … Our district and site teams have been in close communication with their families and love ones and offer our deepest sympathies and continued support” Mathew Holton, superintendent of CJUHSD, deployed therapists to the school to assist grieving students and staff. Holton also sent mental health professionals to each school. The professionals are now working to improve services throughout the school year. “These services will focus on suicide, bullying, and use of social media” says Holton. While professionals are informing students about mental health, Holton says parents also play an important role. Students and teachers have shown respect by wearing yellow and red in honor of their fellow classmates that have committed suicide. On Twitter, students and teachers posted their support for the friends and family who lost their loved ones. “On behalf of @MontclairCavs we send our love and support to our @ EtiwandaRed family! Your are in our thoughts and prayers.” In Colorado, a 9-year-old student of Joe Shoemaker Elementary School killed himself according to authorities. Jamel Myles was a fourth-grade stu-
dent who committed suicide on August 27, 2018 when he told his mother he was gay. “My child died because of bullying. My baby killed himself,” Leia Pierce, the boy’s mother, told The Denver Post on August 27. “He didn’t deserve this. He wanted to make everybody happy even when he wasn’t. I want him back so bad.” Pierce said her son came out as gay this June and began wearing fake fingernails on August 20. Pierce found Jamel’s body and unsuccessfully tried to revive him. According to The Denver Post, the school district counselors have met with students, teachers, and school staff who are hurt. Teachers have called parents of fourth and fifth graders to inform them of the situation. “Fourth and fifth grade teachers at Shoemaker are creating a space for students to share how they are feeling and to process their emotions after hearing this news” Pierce said her son was a considerate child who had dreams of becoming a social media star. “He said ‘Mom I want to be a YouTube star, so I could buy you a new house’” she said “he was the kindest soul.” If you or a loved one are considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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After the years of fighting, the DREAMers, P.I.N.T.O, the Lavender Coalition, and UMOJA finally received the Center for Culture and Social Justice (CCSJ). The grand opening of the CCSJ took place on August 28th in AD 109, with a crowd exceeding 50 people. The event began with representatives from the DREAMers, the Lavender Coalition, UMOJA, and P.I.N.T.O clubs speaking about their personal background, the club’s background and mission, and why the center is important to them. Moises Rosales, the President of the Chaffey College Student Government, has been an important figure in fighting for this center. As president of the DREAMers club, he organized many marches, rallies, and events demanding not only a center for the underserved populations on campus, but also against many of the policies that the Trump administration has enacted. He, along with members of the DREAMers club and allies brought the center up at governing board meetings, student government meetings, and out in the free speech quad . For Moises, the fight lasted three years, and as Chaffey’s first undocumented Student Government President he was able to see the center finally open. 6 / News / September 13, 2018
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Moises Rosales, President of CCSG speaking at the CCSJ grand opening Photo by Hector Solorzano
Rosales’ emotions were bouncing off the walls as the people gathered in the room. “I’m excited. It’s been almost three years of waiting for this moment to happen. I didn’t think it would happen this fast.” The number of people that attended the event excited Rosales, and he hoped that the room would be this crowded everyday. “I hope it looks like this everyday after today” Rosales stated. Rosales’ mom, dad and little sister attended the event. “I invited them because they know I come to school and they know I am somehow involved, but they’ve never seen anything, and this is the one thing I have been fighting for three years, and I figured this is the perfect time for them to be here and see just what I do in school.” Rosales emigrated to the United States from Mexico along with his mother to pursue a better life. “I came holding her hand to this country” Rosales said “She knows I’m here to help students but I don’t think she has the idea of what is exactly happening so I have to explain to her later on about what just went down.” Rosales’ mother, Michelle Medina, stated that she was “very proud of Moises because he fights[for the underserved] like if they’re his family.” She went on to say that she
feels proud, because when they arrived to the United States, he did not know English and now he has accomplished so much. She sometimes worries about his involvement since he is undocumented. When living in Mexico, she never imagined that her child would be accomplishing so much. “The world is yours” she would tell Moises when he was a kid “you are made to triumph in this life.” She states when Moises come s home, she always says “My Congressman is home.” She makes sure to remind him that he has a long way to go in order to meet his goals, and she hopes it motivates him to reach his goals. The Center for Culture and Social Justice is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. vThe center’s mission statement states, “The Center for Culture and Social Justice (CCSJ) is a culturally conscious safe-haven dedicated to cultivating socially responsive leaders. Unwaveringly committed to fostering solidarity and amplifying the student voice, the CCSJ will evolve with the needs of our student population, always seeking to empower, inspire and encircle the Panther community.”
Culture
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Acquanetta Warren Jesse Sandoval
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Horror Film Therapy Kris Tashjian @krisXtrash
The Psychological Benefits of Scary Movies A tough sell... I know.
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hey might make you squirm, cringe, nervous, anxious, and... scared, but these films provide some unobvious benefits to your psyche, which inherently infect the rest of your life, day by day, minute to minute. Everyone in this world has fears, it’s one of the most unifying qualities we share as humans. Unfortunately for the world, some people never face their fears; facing fears allows a person to grow in unimaginable ways, with unpredictable, but always rewarding results. “I don’t necessarily look at this stuff in the way like someone would eat a cupcake, it’ not that kind of enjoyment; it’s definitely a reminder of our mortality and to be a good person and to know bad things happen and that life while you still have it is worth pursuing to the fullest” said Horror film journalist and Why Horror? documentary maker, Tal Zimmerman. Horror movies are an opportunity to face fears, which will transfer onto other risky decisions you want to make for yourself to better your future to the maximum, not letting fear remain a hindrance on your journey. Complementarily, for more experienced horror fans, these films are a healthy escape from the remedial stressors our lives present to us on the daily, reminding us how minuscule most of our “challenges” really are (i.e., traffic ticket, failing a class, losing a job). Renowned American writer of horror, Stephen King wrote and published a short essay titled “Why We Crave Horror Movies”. The first sentence reads, “I think we’re all mentally ill; those of us outside the asylums only hide it a little better...”. He explains this by referring to funny habits like picking your nose in public, talking to yourself outside of stressful situations, or “squinching their faces into horrible grimaces when they believe no one
is looking”. To understand how a normal person could possibly enjoy the horror film genre without being any more insane than their non-horror movie fan neighbor, you must first understand that Jack the Ripper was just as much human as those who hide their insanity. Stephen King also believes that “anti-civilization emotions don’t go away, and they demand periodic exercise. We have such ‘sick’ jokes [that] may surprise a laugh or a grin out of us even as we recoil, a possibility that confirms the thesis: if we share brotherhood of man, then we also share an insanity of man”; these repressions are unhealthy mentally, even manifesting physically, eventually. How could we not all be a little insane, when we live in a world that does not cater to our unique individualities and sympathies? We have more fears in common than interests with most people. Horror films present you an opportunity to practice keeping your cool in stressful situations and finding the peace in chaos. Depression seems less scary because even loneliness beats living through the horrors of films. Next, is learning that being alone or isolated does not mean you need to feel lonely: you must be your own best friend and grow. You must treat yourself like a child that needs your exemplary care and protection. Scare the little things out of your life and go watch a horror movie before you go to sleep tonight. Or start during daylight, we won’t judge; horror movies don’t judge. Go be your best, most fearless self and face your fears today.
Theatre student actor Anna Schrader Photo by Josias Lopez
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LIFE AND STYLE
CHANGING THE MOLD Christopher Femandez @chrisOHtopher
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ashion Nova caught the eyes of the consumer when they saw social media influencers such as Kylie Jenner, Amber Rose, and Cardi B sporting the affordable yet trendy brand. The company did not use individual ads to show off their products, instead they had popular celebrities and social media influencers to style and show off their products. Even YouTubers, such as Tana Monceau, would create a haul of the clothing they purchased off the site and share the different styles and fits. Fashion Nova has been quoted to working with 3,000 to 5,000 influencers. The company expanded through a combination of celebrity backing, affordable prices and good customer service. As the brand grew, customers complained that the models do not represent all body types. Having a woman with a size 2 waist, modeling jeans for a plus sized woman is misleading to the consumer. At this time, most companies use attractive, young, slim models. In 2016, Fashion Nova Curve provided more affordable options to more body types while previewing photos of the model in the outfit. Fashion Nova looked back at social media to help show off their new brand of clothing without having to make an ad themselves. Well known plus size models like Gabriella Lascano and Nakitende Esther were used in this process. Companies are starting to see the direction in which Fashion Nova is taking themselves, and they are trying to adopt the same ideas of good customer service and listening to what the people want. Now, more than ever, companies are starting to be more body positive, acknowledging that not all body types are the same, and different sizes and styles are needed. Commercials are not just showing off one body type anymore, and diverse sizes and fits of clothing are becoming the norm. Another way Fashion Nova is changing the standard is by getting popular names in media to promote the product they sell. This expansion and use of social media is a reason why the company became the 4th most searched fashion brand after Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Supreme, and ranking ahead of Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Dior. Fashion Nova recently released a new line of affordable clothing for men under the title, Fashion Nova Men, featuring over 500 pieces of clothing to choose from. College students can purchase new, hot, and trendy clothing without spending their whole paycheck. The price of outfits you can put together on Fashion Nova is less than the prices of some hoodies and sweatshirts you find at trendy stores like PacSun or Express. Fashion Nova is using social media to connect with their audience, and at this rate with how quickly they are expanding. Fashion Nova is not going away any time soon.
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MINDFUL FASHION Michele Macias @maciasmichele24
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he fashion industry was responsible for emitting 1,175 million tons of carbon dioxide in 2015 alone. According to Linda Geere, a scientist at The Natural Resources Defense Council, it is also the second largest contributor to water pollution in China, right behind the chemical industry. China is where most of our clothing is produced and where the most fabric is recycled. Recycling is not as easy as it seems, 85% of our clothes end up in landfills because not all material can be reused and it is a tedious, long process that utilizes almost all of the same resources used for production. Luckily, The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is working on releasing a new labeling system for transparency, similar to the nutrition facts label on our food. Eco-friendly companies are sprouting, claiming and supporting more sustainable fashion practices and ethical treatment towards their workers. Reformation is a popular L.A. based company that sews in-house and lists the exact amount of water and carbon dioxide that was saved during the production of each piece. A Reformation dress goes for $278 and even when listed for 20% off, the average person doesn’t have the luxury of spending that much on one article of clothing, let alone a Stella McCartney. The vegan designer’s products are animal-free and her London stores are powered by wind energy. Greer advises that instead of spending on one expensive piece, we should consider donating to nonprofits, like Greenpeace, that works towards convincing brands to eliminate the 12 / Life & Style/ September 13, 2018 12
use of toxic chemicals. One big company taking a small step is H&M. Their Conscious Collection is made up of 80% eco-friendly fabrics and recycled material free of toxic dyes. There are several more affordable alternatives for those who care about fashion and our planet alike. Long ago, clothing was built to last and even some of the less expensive clothing had a tailored fit to it making vintage an intelligent option. For those interested in a more contemporary look, aside from the obvious thrift store, consignment stores like Buffalo Exchange, Deelux, and Plato’s Closet buy, sell, and trade clothing with their customers. When looking for a particular item, searching online through sites like Ebay, Depop, or Etsy is easy and convenient. And if secondhand clothing is not something you are fond of, consider the clothing you already have in your closet. By wearing an article of clothing more than once before washing it and waiting to do so when a bigger load is collected, you can conserve water and energy while extending the life of your clothing. A good way to avoid purchasing something new, is to ask yourself, “Do I love this?” or “Do I need this?” and “Will I wear this multiple times for years to come?” Be mindful, chances are, you won’t lose sleep over not taking it home with you, and the more you practice, the easier it will get. There is no right or wrong way to practice sustainability, what matters is the desire to work towards
The Cost of Automation in the Fashion Idustry Paris Barraza @parisbarraza
Fast fashion is the latest trend in America as consumers sift through the ever-changing racks at some of the largest retail stores today. Tons of carefully cut denim jeans, shirts, and shoes are all at shoppers’ fingertips for a low price. But clothing companies have found a new way to increase profits while they churn out the latest styles for customers: automation. Automation is not a new endeavor. The automobile industry quickly took to robotics to replace humans at the assembly lines while retaining a few workers to act as operators and overseers of the machinery. The fashion industry had been spared from automation because there had not been a need to introduce it. For years, large retailers have outsourced their companies to developing nations to take advantage of low manufacturing costs and hire laborers at low wages. More often than not, the manufacturing facilities located inthesedeveloping nations end upassweatshops, whereemployeesare paid minimally and coerced to work long hours in poor conditions. There is no argument; sweatshops are ethically wrong. However, it is important to note the complexities of the garment industry within developing nations in order to truly comprehend the dilemma of introducing automation.
According to the Wall Street Journal, apparel brands began to establish their factories in Bangladesh, where years of famine and military coups hurt the newly independent nation. The garment industry took root, with exports nearly tripling, bringing many out of poverty. It has been so successful that today, three million people are employed in clothingmanufacturing. Nike,asuccessful brand, is one of the largest companies thatoutsourced to developing nations. According to Financial Times, it provides 1.02 million jobs in 42 countries. Despite accusations of tolerating sweatshops and low wages, Nike provides employment, which are the livelihoods of many. For a long time, there was no threat of automation within the industry.While machines were in use, the meticulous workthatfabric demanded required human hands to be involved. With the development of technology, robots called “Sewbots” can quickly cut fabric or sew together finished garments-a task previously handled by humans as the fabric is too soft to be properly sewn by machines. The International Labor Organization released a report in 2016, which estimated that within a few decades, 56% of employment in Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam will be replaced with automation-espe-
cially within the garment industry. Though that may seem far off, the industry has started to witness the change in practice.Back in Bangladesh,NazmaAkter, a union leader, reports that factory owners are less intimidated by worker objections with the increase in automation. Zara’s sweater supplier, TheMohammadiGroup, hasreplaced 500 workers with machines in the past six years. As of 2017, their knitting process in the factory became fully automated. In addition,Adidasrecently opened shoe production plants that favored fast machinery over living, breathing,cheaplaborers. So long as consumer demand rises, companies will continue to cut costs wherever possible to keep up with supplies and output.Although human workers in the garment industry will not be completelyobsolete, at least not in the near future, workers are faced with eventual displacement. While we may think little about the trendy clothes that make its way in and out of our closets,it isworth noting that the cheap price tag comes at a high cost.
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A&E
Why the “Best Popular Award” Catergory is STUPID John Argote Rodriguez @JohnArogote1
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s a film fan one of my favorite nights a year is the Academy Awards because it is the night when we celebrate the excellence in film. It’s always an event watching The Oscars, but as we all know the ratings for The Oscars have drastically fallen over the years, and this year’s ratings only brought in 26.5 million US views, making it the lowest-rated show in the Academy’s history. Understandably, ABC wanted to do something about it. Now before I read that, I had been on board with all the changes the Academy is going to make, but when I read Best Popular catergory and read into what the award was for, my first reaction was “This is f---
king stupid.” It is for various reasons, but mainly because it is not a real award. It is a participation trophy because these movies aren’t good enough to be nominated for Best Picture. The only reason this was made was for the big blockbusters such as “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Infinity War” so that the audience of those films would want to tune in and watch the show because their favorite movie is getting a trophy. At the end of the day it’s all for a ratings boost and this just pathetic because what makes The Oscars is special is because it doesn’t matter if the movie has a budget of 200 million or 1 million dollars nor does it matter the amount of money it
made. Whether it was a box office success or box office bomb, what mattered is if the movie had great directing, acting, writing. That’s why I love The Oscars, but this Best Popular catergory is ridiculous, what even qualifies for it? This category also sets back everything that superhero movies have worked for. In the 20th century superhero films weren’t taken seriously they were just movies with men/women in tights, but films like Tim Burton’s 1989 “Batman” made an impact by proving they were more. Now with the MCU and movies like “Logan” for example was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. It was the first time a superhero movie
was nominated for that category. With the audiences gaining a new appreciation for these movies they’re on their way to eventually be nominated alongside Best Pictures in the future because it was well earned. In The Oscars a movie should be nominated for its excellence, not popularity. They have to earn it the right way and not have a meaningless award. That is why this “Best Popular Film” is stupid, insulting, and making superhero movies efforts all for nothing. Best Popular Film is just a participation trophy; it’s not a real award which is why I’m relieved that the Academy has postponed the category and is hopefully cancelled .
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BlacKKKlansman Ian Edwards @tellmumimadeit
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ome may look at Spike Lee as a director who is beyond his prime, and hold on to masterpieces like “He Got Game” (1998) and “Do the Right Thing” (1989). However, give him respect, because Lee can still put together an intriguing, thrilling, and powerful film. So much so that he created his newest film using a fiveword pitch from JordanPeele, writer and director of “Get Out”, that read,“ blackman infiltrates Ku Klux Klan”. BlaacKkKlansman takes place in 1979 in Colorado Springs and follows the true story of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), as he becomes the first African American policeman in that region. It was in this position that he was strolling through the newspaper and got a crazy idea to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. It was clear that Ron had his mind set on further contacting the hate group because he mistakenly used his real name when applying andportrayinghimself as awhite supremacist. So, with the help of a white officer Flip, (Adam Driver), he was able to present a white Ron Stallworth in public but still network as black Ron Stallworth over the phone. I applaud Spike Lee for putting out a story that’s relevant to today even though it’s set in 1979. There are parallels between the past and present that
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make this movie Lee’s wake up call to Americans in our current political atmosphere. The movie is real and doesn’t hold back on the harsh realities of the Klan, from a cross burning ceremony to a spiritual meeting with the Grand Wizard David Duke, (Topher Grace). It is complimented with a layer of humor that keeps you at ease enough to enjoy the message that is being conveyed. A hate group is a hate group and that was clearly displayed throughout this film. The film ended with footage of the acts of terrorism in Charlottesville, it left you with the gut-wrenching feeling that we’re not as far away from the time of Klan activity as we thought. Inside the movie theater I could feel the uneasiness of the audience I was surrounded by . This was an immediate sign to me that the movie is doing its justice and it was almost forcing us all to be aware of the discussion that needs to be had. There was a nice older couple besides me, two of them clearly had different reactions to what they’re seeing. The man seemed to enjoy the climate of the film very well and even laughed at the political jabs that were thrown in; meanwhile his partner was visibly uncomfortable, it seemed as though she wasn’t fully prepared for what she was walking into.
The movie takes clear jabs at President Trump, pointing to Trump being an enabler of terrorism by saying there were, “good people on both sides” after Charlottesville. The movie also highlights that David Duke, the former Grand Wizard of the Klan, is an outspoken supporter of Trump and believes that Trump aligns with his personal message and belief. In the movie, Ron struggles as a black police officer not only because of the racism he receives from his white peers, but also his black friends and love interest, who are strong Black Power advocates. It raises an important discussion between all of them, and Ron pleads his case that police officers are necessary. This was smart for Lee to put in, because we still live in a society today where there is some taboo with black officers. The word I can best pair with this movie is timely. As with a lot of his other movies, Lee always ensures that you will leave the theater thinking deeper than the actual plotline . BlacKkKlansman is worth the discussion, and is bound to age well as a movie that captures the political atmosphere of both the 70s and the Trump era.
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PERSERVING ETIWANDA JESUS MAGDALENO
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he North Etiwanda Preserve (NEP) is perhaps best known for its hiking trail which not only presents hikers with lush scenery, but is also rich in history and home to a number of endangered, threatened, and sensitive species. California Gnatcatcher, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, Least Bell’s Vireo, San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, Bell’s Sage Sparrow, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, San Diego Horned Lizard, Los Angeles Pocket Mouse, Plummer’s Lily, and the Mariposa Lily are just a handful of the species that coexist within the preserve located near the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, north of Rancho
Cucamonga. Established in 1998 to mitigate the impact the development the 210 freeway had on the environment (www.arcgis. com), NEP was to be preserved as a natural habitat for the exclusive Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub plant community and surrounding species. “It is estimated that 75% to 90% of all Coastal Sage Scrub habitats have been extirpated from Southern California and the Etiwanda Fan is one of three remaining expanses of Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub. In addition, the Preserve and surrounding lands also contain significant amounts of other rare and threatened habitats including the Sycamore Alluvial
Woodland, California Walnut Woodland, and Fresh Water Marsh,” the San Bernardino County website (www.sbcounty. gov) explains. All species within the area are protected by the 1970 California Endangered Species Act. Along the mountainous trail, hikers will come across various informative placards that explain the significance of conserving the area and its role in protecting the sensitive species of the ecosystem. Some history on the water harvesting that took place within the area.
All Photos By Christopher Sainz One placard reveals the Chaffey brothers, William and George, in 1881. Purchased 560 acres of land. This launched the development of water delivery systems and water companies and organized the land improvement companies, that within years led to the establishment of the town of Etiwanda, and later Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, and Upland. The system of organization and water delivery used by the Chaffey brothers would become the leading model for the development of Southern California. In addition, the colonies were so effective that in 1903 the United
States government selected Ontario as the standard for American irrigation colonies. Today, the tunnels and pipeline systems constructed by the Chaffey brothers continue to survive and provide a portion of the water supply to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. They are managed and maintained by the Cucamonga Valley Water District. The Chaffey brothers also explored the concept of using water to generate electricity, as electric lights at their Etiwanda home were the first in the nation to be lit with hydroelectric power. One’s actions may jeopardize the
continued existence of the species and affect the habitat growth of the protected areas. As NEP has stated on their official Facebook page, “It is important to remember that this is a conservsation site with an educational hiking element during the day, not a city or regional recreational area. Sustainability of the habitat is our priority and mission, to which their nocturnal hunting habits are important to maintain without human disturbance.”
Chaffey College Fighting the STI Stigma Kenya Staley
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recent study from the Center for Disease Control revealed that STI’s are on a gradual rise in the United States. The majority of cases are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphyilis. The Women’s Health Organization describes STI’s as an infection passed from one person to another through vaginal, oral or anal sex. All three STI’s have seen growth for the last four years here in the U.S. Last year Physician One reported, “nearly 50 percent of the 20 million new STDs diagnosed each year are among young people between the ages of 15–24 years” and among that number the majority of them are college students. Experts are attributing this spike to the recent decline of condom use, lack of sex education and stigma. Several cases of STI’s have become antibiotic resistant in recent years. However, gonorrhea has been the most antibiotic resistant. Antibiotic resistance is the power of bacteria to resist the drug being used to treat the infection. Untreated STI’s can lead to serious health issues in the future. Both women and men can become infertile if an STI is not properly treated and are more susceptible in contracting HIV. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most damaging to women’s bodies because they usually do not show symptoms. The CDC website states that they are currently down to one last effective antibiotic for treating gonorrhea. If these numbers continue to rise it can create adverse affects in the near future. The CDC urges Americans to get tested and practice safe sex. So if the solution to preventing STI’s is simple why is America still seeing a rise? According to the Huffington Post, the social stigma around STI’s is still very prevalent in today’s world. Whether it’s being transparent with your partner about getting tested or encouraging your friends to practice safe sex, people still feel there is embarrassment attached to conversations about sexual health. “The use of condoms should be used to not only prevent pregnancy, but also to protect yourself from STD’s.” said Chaffey student Madison Valadez, “I think it’s important to be responsible and know how your sexual activity could affect you.” There are several misconceptions college students have about contracting an STI. “If the person looks really clean they do not have any type of disease” said Chaffey College’s Director of Student Health Services, Dr. Kay Peek. “Just by visuals people assume things they shouldn’t assume”
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STI’s do not discriminate. Whether you’ve had few partners or are in a monogamous relationship it can affect you. Chaffey’s Student Health Services offers a multitude of services for STI prevention and treatment for currently enrolled students. On average they perform around five to ten STI tests a week. The lab tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea are only $44 and the antibiotics to get treated are free. Their hallway is filled with a variety of pamphlets and items for sexual health, including condoms and dental dams. However, that’s not the only thing Chaffey is doing to prevent STI’s on campus. Throughout the week of World Aids Day, Chaffey College will be offering a Health Education Outreach focusing on STI’s. During school hours students will have the ability to learn more about prevention, treatment and how to live a healthy sex life.
Student Assistant Paige Shaw at the Student Health Services office holding educational material on STD’s. Photo by Brody Salazar
Academic Renewal Amalia Escobedo @Amyscobedo
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n an academic society, where second chances are hard to come by, the opportunity to improve is always at hand. The Board of Directors at Chaffey College have created a procedure that gives students a second chance at improving their GPA’s. Under careful consideration and adaptations, the official procedure is known as AP 4240. Academic renewal allows a student to disregard any substandard grades that do not reflect a current academic performance. Imagine a student who is enrolled in the honor’s program conquering one exhausting task after another in hopes of graduating with honors. All the hard work and long nights spent awake are finally going to pay off, or so one would think. Suddenly, a notification comes in a week before graduation stating that the student has been pulled out of the program. Any benefits or scholarships won are now gone due to poor reports received in certain classes taken years prior. Under the approved Chaffey College Board Policy BP 4240 students are given the opportunity to dismiss poor reports through an academic renewal procedure. The administrative Procedure AP 4240 states, “Students may petition to alleviate previous substandard academic perfor-
mance which is not reflective of present demonstrated achievement” (chaffey.edu). A student is allowed through petition to wipe out any past grades where they received a “D”, “F”, “FW”, “NP” or “NC” in prior classes. In order to petition, the student’s cumulative grade point average for completed units at the time of petition must be a 3.0 for 16 semester units or a 2.5 for 20 semester units or a 2.0 for 24 semester units. Another requirement is that two years must have passed since the last substandard grade a student received for it to be dismissed. A maximum of 24 completed units that took place within two semesters and one summer session at Chaffey college out of order can be dismissed. The academic renewal can only be used toward units completed at Chaffey College. Each Chaffey student is given only one opportunity to petition and be accepted for academic renewal, so use it wisely. A student who has been granted an academic renewal must calculate all work, cumulative GPA and the academic renewal when it comes to graduating with honors. Academic Renewal forms are available in the counseling department. A counselor is required to review the form to comply with procedures and policy.
A completed petition will be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office and the office will notify the student of approval or denial through the registered email on the petition. There are three things that are immeasurable: wisdom, maturity and intelligence. There is a saying that goes, grades do not measure intelligence and age doesn’t define maturity. A bad report received years ago does not define a person’s intelligence. There will be situations in life that cause people to slip and fall, what matters is how one gets back up and erases the past to look at a bright future ahead.
Chaffey college Student: Gabby Dorado Photo By: Amalia Escobedo
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Coaches Corner
Sid Suarez @sidsuarez66
Who is Coach Rob Hadaway? With the football season upon us, the Chaffey Panthers are looking to make a run this season. At the helm is Head Coach Rob Hadaway. Coach Hadaway started his coaching career at San Bernardino Valley College from 1988-1995 as a Defensive Back Coach. In 1996, Hadaway became the Defensive Back Coach for Chaffey College and from 1997-2010 he was the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach. He took a break from coaching in 2011, but returned in 2012 to resume his coaching duties. By 2013, Hadaway became the Head Coach for Chaffey. I asked Hadaway why he loves coaching. He stated, he wants to be a positive influence and teach his athletes to be disciplined and have accountability for their decisions and actions. He said, they can carry these attributes after football and well into their lives. The Panthers are in a new conference this year, the American Metro Conference. Hadaway feels good about their chances because of a good freshmen class. The team to beat will be Santa Ana College, which won the conference in 2017.
Hadaway has great support from his family. His wife Anne of 29 years of marriage, daughters, Amy(24), Robyn(22), and son, Robert(21). He loves the outdoors, and is an avid hiker. Hadaway graduated from Azusa Pacific with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master’s in Education with emphasis on Physical Education. He teaches Kinesiology 32, an outdoors class at Chaffey. His class goes camping in March, May, and July. Coach Hadaway always tells his players, “ Give 110% in the classroom as well as the football field”.
Photo by Sid Suarez
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