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Urban performance Certificates fail to guarantee jobs rocks Skyline theater

by Chester Mendoza TSV Staff Writer

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Beatbox artist Francisco “FriScO” Romero performs his blended style of hip-hop beats mixed with EDM with unreal voiceovers in Skyline’s main theater on Nov. 15

To listen to the ensemble’s music, follow the QR code to connect to Read the full their SoundCloud account. story on page 7

High unemployment across the nation is leading to an increase in students seeking career and technical education (C.T.E.) certificates in a variety of fields to increase employment opportunities, but a new study finds that certificate programs are often leaving students unprepared for the workforce.

With the economy still in recovery from the 2008 crash, many people have started enrolling in certificate programs, seeking to get the hands on training they need for many jobs and graduate quickly, but people with certificates, ranging from medical assistants to auto technicians are often finding difficulties getting employed in the field they were trained for.

Studies have shown that career oriented certificates are often not as helpful as the claim to be, mostly at for-profit colleges. For example, some students say that they are back in school when they were promised job placement in the previous school that certified them, leading to a sense of betrayal. “ I don’t regret the experience, nor do I hate the instructors who helped me get certified at Heald years ago, but I do feel like the institution took my money and didn’t help me land a job,” Juan Mercado said.

Technical schools are facing

further troubles, due to their recruiting of veterans who use their G.I. bill for certificate programs and wind up with no guarantee of a job after. The practice benefits the schools both economically and in helping the schools to fill their student quota.

Despite higher fees, for-profit technical colleges and non-profit community colleges provide nearly identical training. One appeal of certificate programs is that they meet the needs for the real world training. However, having an education after the certificate program can give the students more opportunity to adapt and gain more knowledge.

“Certificate programs have to offer the skill that the job market needs, so there isn’t much room as a person; as someone who goes to college they have more time to adjust but in the Certificate Programs they have to be kind of good when they get out, Kathleen De Azenedo Feinblum said.

Both profit and non-profit schools deal with a lot of students in C.T.E. Programs, but the schools can only provide the training and must part ways with students after graduation, leaving them responsible for beginning their career.

“Your own your own in the real world and you don’t have that safety net,” Kymberly Jackson said.

ASSC encourages student success District unveils improved

by Glaucia Soutello

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By Jeanita Lyman TSV News Editor

A new breed of online classes will soon be available to students district-wide.

Beginning this upcoming spring semester, College of San Mateo will launch two new online classes intended to combine the best aspects of online and faceto-face classes. The classes are listed as Xlonline in the spring class schedule and initially, only Survey of Chemistry and Intro to Health Science will be available as an experiment in improving on the current model of online classes.

Many students struggle with online classes, although they can be convenient for others.

“I don’t recommend it because

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it’s hard to focus when you’re not physically in class,” student Renee Agular said.

“It can be convenient if you don’t have transportation but I would prefer seeing a teacher rather than online classes,” student Dominic Garcia said.

According to Chemistry Instructor Patrick McKay, there is a place for online classes, but the lack of direct interaction can be a challenge.

“A student isn’t free to ask a question on the spot if they do not understand the concepts,” McKay said. “A teacher isn’t able to gauge how well their class is learning/retaining the subject matter when they’re talking to a camera. There are opportunities for students to ask Continued on page 2

An equity plan to help students succeed in a variety of areas was presented by the dean of counseling Tuesday at the Associated Students of Skyline College meeting.

Dr. Angelica Garcia, Skyline’s dean of counseling, presented the five goals established by the Student Success and Support Program; and the Student Equity Committee, as the success indicators for the three-year plan.

The first goal is to increase access to underrepresented population groups in relationship to the adult population within the community served, also known as a participation rate. The current underrepresented populations are African Americans, Latinos and Asian Pacific Islanders.

“The biggest issue we have is that up to 25 percent of the student population does not reside in San Mateo County, ” Garcia said.

The second goal is course

completion. The plan is to improve the course completion rate for the impacted populations.

The third goal is ESL/Basic Skills completion. The three areas the plan will focus on are English, math, and ESOL 830 and 840.

Research indicates that students are not completing English 100.

Another area that impacts the broader campus community at all levels is math. For ESOL students it may take up to six classes before they get to a transfer level English.

Garcia is committed to improving these areas.

The fourth goal is degrees and certificates awarded. The issue around this goal is improving data collection. The school lacks the ability to identify when students switch from a certificate to a degree. Improving the guidance when students are enrolling is also part of this goal and a lot of activities are planned around it.

The fifth and last goal is to improve on tracking students transfers. Once again this goal is related

to improving data collection.

There is no particular impacted student population, but unless the student is transferring to one of the three schools that share data with Skyline or the student is enrolled in financial aid, the campus has no way to track student transfers.

“The presentation that Dr. Garcia gave today was a very comprehensive plan and a collaborative effort that is going to help the students of the school,” ASSC President Nicole Harris said.

Garcia concluded her presentation with a Q& A section with the ASSC. The students asked a lot of questions about the plan goals.

“I believe that their plans will have a positive impact on the students at Skyline College in the next three to five years,” ASSC senator Vanessa Aragon said. “I won’t be here to see it but I’m happy for other students that will get to use those opportunities and resources and I know that all the staff here at Skyline work very hard to ensure our success.”

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Safe in the suburbs of Skyline

Recent crime reports show drop in activity in San Bruno

by Lea Naqishbeni

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Low rates of crime have been revealed at all three campuses in the district’s annual crime report.

According to the data, crime has not gone up but has decreased from previous years in some areas, making Skyline a considerable safe zone from serious crimes.By Oct. 1 of every year, both private and public college institutions are to submit their annual campus security report for the previous year in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act. Signed in 1990, the Clery Act serves as tool students and parents of students can use to determine how safe a prospective campus may be.The act came as a result of the 1986 rape and murder of Jeanne Clery, a student at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, who was attacked on campus by one of her peers. Her parents fought for a legal reporting system of major crimes to be available to the public in hopes to prevent cases similar to their daughter’s. The system is regulated by the United States Department of Education, which can fine a campus up to $35,000 for any reporting violations. The sta-

tistics are to include the number of crimes on and off campus reported to campus security for each given year.The violent crimes that are to be reported include murder, aggravated assault, burglary, robbery, vehicle theft, arson and sexual crimes both forcible and non-forcible. In recent years, reports must also include hate crimes as well as disciplinary actions and arrests for liquor law violations, drug abuse, and weapon possessions.

The crimes are also reported to the FBI. The data, however, does not include details as to whether or not the victim or perpetrator is a student, or if cases reported have been resolved. Skyline’s data shows that on campus there had been three burglaries reported in 2013, the same as reported in 2012, and two aggravated assaults and vehicular thefts, an increase by one for each since 2012. There had also been one arrest for drug abuse. However, there had been nothing else reported in any other area, which is notably significant in the area of disciplinary actions. In 2011, there had been 19 disciplinary actions reported under drug abuse, which dropped to one in 2012, and to zero for 2013. Off-campus crime is at zero for years 2011-13. As

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questions outside of the lectures, but I don’t think that makes for the best learning.”

Yin Mei Lawrence,CSM professor of chemistry, who will be teaching the survey of chemistry class, collaborated with Tania Beliz, professor of biology, who will be teaching the health science class, to design a method of online teaching more effective and accessible than what online classes currently offer. Both were already interested in online teaching and sought to improve the experience for students, which led them to design and offer the Xlonline classes in their respective fields. The classes will be available for up to 100 students throughout the district and are intended to avoid some of the challenges frequently faced by online students.

“We plan to take the best of online classes and the best of classroom teaching,” Lawrence said.

“We know what works and what doesn’t.”

She noted that some of the ways she intends to accomplish this goal are by training student tutors, who will be available free of charge to any student in the class, by making more interesting and engaging videos than online teachers typically offer, and by clearly laying out learning objectives to students, as well as putting time and effort into ensuring that students are understanding the course.

“The bad part about online classes is that students sometimes fall off the radar,” Lawrence said. “The teachers won’t let that happen and we’ll monitor students’ progress.”

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a whole, the San Mateo County Community College District had less to report. Compared to Skyline, College of San Mateo is also close to crime free, with the exception being two robberies and one forcible sexual assault for 2013. Cañada, which had nine robberies reported in 2012, has reported no crimes for the year.

Although the data reported by Skyline suggests progress in campus safety, a factor to consider is that there may be a lack of reporting being done by students. According to the 2013 release of the Bureau of Justice Statistics Criminal Victimization report, there has been an estimated decrease in the rate of violent crimes, declining from 26.1 offenses per 1,000 persons in 2012 to 23.2 per 1,000 in 2013.

Surveyed were victims of non-fatal crimes which were not reported to the police. The report, which reflects victimization on a national level, speaks to a declining but still present trend of victims remaining silent.

Though Skyline’s campus security was unavailable to comment, students weigh in on campus crime and reporting.

Yesenia Lopez, a full-time student, has attended Skyline on and off

since 1999 and considers the campus to be safe. Even so, she acknowledges the possibility of some crimes being under reported by students.

“I think people don’t want to get involved, rock the boat,” Lopez said when asked about students not coming forward after witnessing or falling victim to crime. “People try to mind their own business; that’s what they come to college to do.”

Student Daniela Tavora also views Skyline to be safe in regards to major crimes. However, she did see an opportunity for the Clery Act to be broadened to include statistics around sexual harassment.

“It’s not as severe, but it still makes someone uncomfortable,” Tavora said. “I think a system of reporting that kind of stuff should be implemented as well.”

Though the statistics may show a more accurate view of the campus community if both The Clery Act were to expand their reporting to include lesser crimes and students were to contribute by reporting crimes at Skyline when they occur, students seem to agree with the 2013 report.

“Skyline is a safe campus to attend,” Skyline student Sherry Yee said.

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Net neutraility and why it’s important Net neutrality is an idea that mostly anyone could get behind: it's the concept of open internet.

It's the way that people are going about protecting the free flow of information online that is causing a stir.

Recently President Obama spoke on the issue through a video; he urged the Federal Communications Commission to put the Internet under Title II of the Communications act of 1934. Doing so would, effectively, classify the service as a common carrier and give the FCC authority over the Internet. In other words, the Internet would become regulated like phone lines and electricity.

If the FCC doesn't take control of Internet Service Providers, companies like Verizon and Comcast would be able to charge websites more money for a "fast lane," but the internet wouldn't become any faster. ISPs would end up having to slow down other sites who can't cough up the big bucks.

This would affect every person who uses the internet. Sites would be unavailable or unusable. The unique and defining aspect of the internet is the way it can connect every person to each other. If this were to change each ISP would be able to block or inhibit the way a

user can access the World Wide Web, making it no longer worldwide.

The FCC tried to create legislation to regulate the internet in 2010, called the Open Internet Order. It was thrown out of court for not placing ISPs under one of the seven titles in the communications act. While still trying to find a way to enforce guidelines on carriers, the FCC have begun rewriting the legislation. In the 180 days they allowed public comment on the issue, 4 million people voiced their opinion.

Failing to protect net neutrality would end the internet as we know it. Less could be done in the way of innovation and creation.

First Amendment lawyer Marvin Ammori, who worked on the initial suit between Comcast and the FCC in 2007, expressed how this could suppress ingenuity. Ammori used the example of Twitter and how when people heard of the 140 character rule, no one believed it would take off. Fast forward to today where Twitter has changed the way information travels. If in those early days the founders had to go through an investor to get funding for a "fast lane" then they would have been hard pressed.

This is what could happen to

the future of the Internet, ideas that would be world changing could become scraps on the cutting room floor. There's no way to know what ideas are winners until they are in the public's hands.

And that's what the Internet is, the collective public. If there was a strain on any aspect of creation it would be a step backwards. ISPs would have too much power to regulate themselves, they would have a monopoly on technology.

It's important to be aware of how these decisions are made because this one in particular affects us most. Every day we check our email, stay in touch on Facebook or watch the viral video of the moment. Although these things seem insignificant it's the way we interact with each other, which could be the most important thing we do.

You can send your comments to openinternet@fcc.gov and let them know how you feel this issue could be solved. The public voice we have is the most powerful way to send a message, use it wisely.

Boycott “Black Friday”

by Steve Perotti TSV Opinions Editor

When did Thanksgiving become the new “Black Friday?”

As anyone who has worked in the service and retail industry during the holidays can tell you, “Black Friday” is the worst day of the year. No substitutes and no runner ups. It is, hands down, the most hellish day of the year when it comes to the volume of angry, impatient shoppers.

For those who are blissfully unaware of what “Black Friday” is, count yourselves lucky. Typically associated with the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving, “Black Friday” marks the beginning of the Christmas rush. The majority of items throughout stores will be on sale, and if they’re not then there will simply be more of them for customers to scoop up in their mad dash looking for discounts and gifts.

As the years have gone by we see malls, such as Tanforan and Serramonte, opting for much earlier business hours in order to accommodate for this crazed tidal wave of holiday shoppers. Malls would even open their doors at midnight on “Black Friday” to appease the throngs of people they expected to be waiting outside their doors.

This is, of course, for those scenarios where we see men and women on the evening news

camping out in tents with kerosene lamps and heaters outside of Fry’s Electronics and Best Buy in the hopes of buying their electronic gifts at a huge discount.

If this midnight opening time wasn’t enough, apparently Thanksgiving is no longer a day for retail and service employees to take a break. By now we’ve all seen the ads bragging about how various malls and outlets will be opening their doors at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day in order to give customers an early start to their “Black Friday” loss of sanity. So, not only are we expecting mall employees to work on Thanksgiving, but we are also expecting them to be at work well before 6 a.m. to prepare for this universally accepted day of madness.

Thankfully this has not fallen on deaf ears as numerous petitions are making the rounds calling for a boycott of these malls in lieu of their decision to open at such an early hour. Will it make a difference in the long run? Chances are it won’t, but it is the thought that counts most in this situation. Rather than sitting back and watching as hundreds, if not thousands, of men and women are forced up during the pre-dawn hours to go to work on a national holiday, there is a call to action.

Make a point to tell those around you, your friends and your family, of what these malls are doing. Spread the word. Boycott “Black Friday.”

The View Enough with #hashtags,yoga From Here pants and all things basic.

With Michelle Kelly, Editor-In-Chief

Four-year degrees at Skyline The District is currently vying for a spot on the coveted pilot program of 15 community colleges that will begin offering four-year degrees. The senate bill 850 was recently passed by state legislature.

If a college in the SMCCD is chosen, this program will allow either a bachelor's in radiation technology at Canada or respiratory therapy here at Skyline.

The availability of a bachelor’s degree to students at a community college would only enrich the workforce with more skillfully trained staffs. Students who earn a certificate or an associate degree in the health industry often have little room for growth. Having the affordability and flexibility of a baccalaureate program nearby could only foster opportunity.

The idea that granting undergraduate degrees at a two-year college could somehow detract from the prestige of a bachelor's is to say that a community college is any less than a state school. It’s not. Sure, there could be deficiencies in resources, but the education received wouldn’t be too dissimilar. Currently, as the pilot program is set-up, there will be no program offered at a two-year college that is already offered at a CSU. At the

moment, the program is not going to increase student fees overall, but charge $84 per credit for upper division courses, making it incredibly doable for low-income students.

Right now there is not one CSU in the state that offers a four-year degree in respiratory therapy. If someone was interested in pursuing that degree they would have to consider moving to southern California. The closest four-year degree available is from a for profit college that doesn’t have its tuition rates online.

The bill works to fill a void in California’s educational system.

Right now there are certificates that allow people to get well-paying jobs in the healthcare industry, but what happens after those people gain experience and want to advance themselves? They’re often held back by the lack of a degree and without an affordable and reasonable option they could end up frozen in their tracks.

The issue at hand is not about what looks best on someone’s mantle; it’s about really working towards educating the people who are hard-working enough to attain a degree.

by Erin Perry TSV Staff Writer

Pumpkin spice lattes, yoga pants, snapbacks, Obey and Juicy Couture. These are the ingredients for a "Basic" person.

These days the "Basic" subculture is overtaking college campuses. This lifestyle is the act of joining in on current fads and popular culture.

Why does it bother me?

Because there is so much more to life than the mainstream. Because people get caught up in hypes that don’t define them as an individual.

We are all guilty of following trends, but when your entire personality is only made up of these trends, then what defines “self” anymore?

When you’re "Basic," you become a personified version of the top 20 pop songs being played on the radio.

Our entire lives we are taught that individuality is something to cherish. However, with the massive increase in the Basic population, the obscure and alternative gets overlooked for Uggs and "selfies."

What I don’t understand is the feverish support of things that aren’t as amazing as the "Basics" lead the public to believe.

Like the infamous pumpkin spice lattes. A grande (medium) P.S.L from Starbucks has 380 calories and 49 grams of sugar. This

delicious holiday treat is basically a puddle of sugars, sweeteners and syrups, disguised as actual coffee.

And yet, the public devours them the minute Halloween rolls around each year.

It’s little, random, things like a holiday latte that gain support and vigorous usage from "Basics." A

should be followed. Humans have a tribal instinct; a desire to be included, and the easiest way to be included is to follow the crowd.

But, the only way that changes are made, and steps are taken towards progression is to walk outside of the normal pathways. Take the road less taken.

With the subculture of Basic practices still on a steady continuum “We are all guilty of following however, alternative progress seems impossitrends, but when your entire ble. We will continue to personality is only made up of see a college biosphere filled with Kardashian these trends, then what deideologies. A world where fines ‘self ’ anymore?” two-dimensional popstars and over-hyped eateries continue to be topics -Erin Perry will of interest.

My hope for our generation is that we find productive things to focus on instead of blindly worcurrent example of another little shiping the MTV Movie Awards. random thing that gained an insane I hope for a day where Dickens amount of popularity: hashtags. and Chaucer are talked about again The number sign/pound symbol is rather than Green and Sparks. I now a literal visual of something hope for a new morning where trend worthy. Putting “hashtag” “ratchet” and “on fleek” aren’t before anything that seems like it words we use in our day-to-day needs its own verbal affirmative is dialogues with each other. part of the "Basic" sub-language.

Until then however, I’ll watch What started as a convenient way my colleagues continue to spend to follow threads or phrases on money on snapbacks, vape pens, social media sites is now an “ironJordans, and the new iPhones ic” word people say before saying while independent films and art almost anything else. museums sit alone in the corner. #why?

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Thank you veterans

by Steve Perotti TSV Opinions Editor

Rather than seeing Veteran's day as a time for shopping, or a "day off" from your day-to-day grind, take the time to appreciate what the day stands for.

To those men and women who have served, and are serving, in our armed forces, Veteran's Day is a significant day. To those who were raised in households where one or more family members had served, Veteran's Day is a day to remember. Sadly, this is not the case for the remaining population of the United States of America.

To everyone else it's a time for sales and discounts and a three day weekend. This is, for all intents and purposes, a slap in the face to the men and women who have sacrificed their own well-being for the sake of this country.

Veteran's Day is not a new concept. Marking the armistice, or seize fire, between the Allied forces and Germany during World War I, Veteran's Day has been a part of America for nearly a century. But, rather than honoring those who have served and still serve, we tend to forget who Veteran's Day is actually for.

It is not an excuse to go shopping. It is not so you can have a three or four day weekend.

Originally the date was set aside to honor the men who had fought in the first World War, at the time the greatest mobilization of America's

armed forces. Following the second World War, Nov. 11 went from being referred to as Armistice Day to Veteran's Day. On Jun.1,1954, a public law was passed that marked Nov.11 as a day to honor American veterans of all wars. The law doesn't state that Veteran's Day is for civilians to go on shopping sprees or sleep in late rather than going to work. It's a day to honor, respect, and thank the men and women who have dedicated themselves to the protection of our country.

Regardless of what your opinion is in regards to the wars America chooses to fight, you should support and respect our troops. Does America get involved in fights that are none of our business? Sometimes, yes we do. Have we gone to war for reasons that are unclear to the American public?

Yes, we have. But, at the end of the day, the men and women who are out there fighting these wars are just like the rest of us. They are the sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, brother and sisters of regular Americans. And they deserve are respect and admiration year round.

If you can't take the time to appreciate them during the other 364 days of the year, at least have the decency to do so on their day. Veteran's day is a not a holiday for us civilians to do whatever we please.

It's a day to say thank you to all the veterans who were lucky enough to come home. At the very least these soldiers deserve our respect and gratitude for the sacrifices they have made.

Making assumptions about people is juvenile and foolish

by Steve Perotti TSV Opinions Editor

Expecting the best from the people around you is a waste of time.

Have you ever looked at a friend, or acquaintance, and assumed that you knew them?

That you had them figured out and pegged as a good human being, only to have them turn around and shatter your expectations?

Making assumptions of the people around you, expectations about their quality of character, is a waste of time and will always cost

you in the end. In all honesty, you are fooling yourself with some pre-conceived notions and illusions.

Assuming that someone is a good human being after only knowing them for a few months is, not only a waste of time, but one of the most juvenile mistakes a human being can make. Act your age and stop making assumptions. It’ll be better for you in the long run, and you’ll keep your sanity at the end of the day.

Letters to the editor Editor, I believe Chancellor Galatolo summed it up when he wrote: “Dr. Stanback-Stroud modestly performs all of her duties, functions and roles with the utmost integrity and devotion to her craft and has never exemplified anything close to a narcissistic or egotistical persona. In reality, which obviously escaped the illustrator and any other ill-informed party who authorized publishing the cartoon in question, Dr. Stanback-Stroud is a kind, caring and considerate person who has always placed students at the center of her universe. For the cartoon to speciously and deceivingly portray her as a self-centered individual is grossly negligent and the illustrator should formally apologize to Dr. Stanback-Stroud for that pejorative misrepresentation of an outstanding leader and brilliant college

president.”

Dr. Standback-Stroud’s door is open to all faculty, staff and students. Might I suggest if you have concerns or even complaints make an appointment and sit down with Dr. Standback-Stroud. She is very easy to talk with whether you agree or disagree on the topic.

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Is wanting sex all of the time a bad thing?

Do you want sex all the time?

Do you crave it like a drug? Only for a certain special person maybe?

Or maybe no one in particular?

One person always seems to want sex more than their partner.

Unfortunately, sex drives do not have an "on" or an "off" switch that can easily be triggered.

There are times when you see the person you are dating and just think “Damn, I want that!” Maybe because you are attracted to this person on a higher level than just being physical and that, sometimes, is a hard thing to control.

Maybe some people are just hornier than others, but how do you handle it when the other person just does not match your level of "hornyness?" It seems like an evil force working in the other person’s mind.

There are so many things that

happen to us human beings on a regular basis that make us desire that sexy sex, and then there are other things that happen during our daily lives that maybe turn us off from naked time. Stress at work is a big contributor. Lack of sleep amounts to low energy levels, and makes it hard to get excited for such an energy draining activity like sex. It is understandable; when your partner has had a long day and they cannot meet your sexual needs. But masturbating just does not satisfy the cravings and action that happens in bed.

There comes a time when you have to put your foot down and say what you need. Obviously, because you do not want to turn around and try to find your sexual comfort in a different person's arms, communication is really only going to help.

You don't want a partner who is

unforgiving of your sexual needs.

Sometimes you really need to get it on and there's no other way to avoid it. No you are not a piece of sexual meat, but it would be damned good if you can have just a taste of that four to five times a week. As a woman it differs with age as a woman's sex drive goes up as she ages, and for men I am not sure what happens, but I have experienced older and younger and I see no difference between the two.

I don’t, for one second, believe that it has to be classified as a problem because that is just a way of expressing one-self physically and emotionally through a relationship and it brings a lot of excitement to the partnership in my opinion.

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Theater club “takes” the stage The Skyline theater department showed its acting chops with the Pulitzer Prize-winning “You Can’t Take It With You”

by Julianna León

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The satirical comedy “You Can’t Take it With You” debuted at the Skyline Theatre Nov. 7, to an enthusiastic reception. The deadpan delivery and good timing of the comedy caused a permanent grin to remain among the faces of the audience throughout the play.

The well-seasoned director Kevin Simmers – drama, pilates, and yoga instructor at Skyline College, took on the daunting challenge of putting the acclaimed play together in a mere 6 weeks and managed to successfully impart and adapt the heartfelt and funny nature of the script. Simmers’ choice to “break the 4th wall” which in modern theatre means breaching the imaginary barrier that separates the audience from the actors by openly and directly addressing the public was ideal for showcasing each performer’s individual talents.

“Well its one of the great classic American plays, I was a little intimidated, because it’s a great American comedy but you have to be careful, A comedy can be sometimes more difficult to

direct than a straight drama.” the hilarity as a nucleus family dynamic portrayed by Said Simmers, “I picked this of the play and raised the authors Moss Hart and George play, because I wanted the S. Kaufman. The core of the quality of the ensemble as a students to have a ensemble of story revolves around the whole with their formidable an experience with a large cast.” presence. Throughout the conflict and resolution between Simmers’ relentless dedication duration of the show the cast two paradoxical dissonant to the play, made apparent members commanded the stage households in 1936 during the by accurate understanding Great Depression. with flowing conversation of the humor and evident A strong theme regarding the despite there being room for comprehensive understanding improvement in regards to frivolousness of monetary of the time frame of the diction. wealth arises during an play through expert staging The facetious jokes and witty eventful dinner that further technique, complimented and accentuates the quips that characterize and add tailored each role. to the amusing nature of the The Pulitzer Prize winning play help convey the irreverent drama demonstrated all levels essence of the of performance unconventional combining new and practiced actors such as Erin Perry in her debutante role as Penny Sycamore; while seasoned actors Martin James Kuhn played Grandfather and Ben Rampley played Boris Kolenkhov, (from left) Lisa Olson, Steven Marshall, Josh Medina, and Martin Kuhn act out the daily life of a disfunctional New York enhanced family in “You Can’t Take It With You” on November 9.

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Urban Ensemble brings the beat

Kymberly Jackson’s new music ensemble promoted the Music 287 class with a music event on campus

by Erin Perry

TSV Staff Writer

Upbeat music drifted through the cafeteria Tuesday afternoon, inspiring curiosity and smiles.

The music, which was accompanied by an informational booth, was playing to promote an upcoming class for the 2015 Spring Semester.

Urban Music Ensemble (or Music 287) is a class jump-started by Skyline professor, Kymberly Jackson.

“I saw a void in what was

offered,” Jackson said in regard to what inspired her to create the class.

Jackson noticed that there was a population of students who were interested in hip-hop and R&B, and that a performance class wasn’t available for those genres—until now.

Jackson created classes and a pending certificate program to provide a “class where students can express themselves.”

Not much could make this course more appealing, except perhaps, transferable

credits. That’s right, a class that is fun, inspiring and transferable.

Cassandra Duong, a student who plans on taking the course in the Spring, was on hand to help with the promotional event.

“I like hip-hop, and I like dancing and singing,” Duong said. “This class is a great opportunity for students who like that.”

Duong offered invitations to anyone skeptical about taking the class. She said that this class offers an

Skyline speaks:

With December just around the corner, people can get caught up in pre-Christmas stress, Black Friday shopping, over-eating, and cramming for finals. There is no better time than now to take a moment for the good things. Here are some of the things you’re thankful for...

Professor Kymberly Jackson speaks at the Mik Nawooj concert in support of the Urban Ensemble class that she has championed since its conception.

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environment of people who are the same as you, that it is more like a family than a classroom.

Expressing yourself through music and other art is a main focus of the course. Two students attending the informational event said they were drawn upstairs

Upcoming events on campus The semester is winding down, yes, but long weekends and finals aren’t the only things coming up on campus. There is one more show this semester in the art gallery, the performing arts showcase is set to show off all of Skyline’s theatrical talents, and a very curious open mic event will take place in the quad. Here’s what’s coming to the Skyline campus soon.

“I’m thankful for a healthy family, im thankful for waking up everyday, and im thankful forall the friends i have who are always there for me.”

November 22

Performing arts showcase Choir, jazz, dance, drama, and vocals all rolled into one big event. The theater, music, and dance and drama departments are coming together to present this event in the theater from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door. For advance tickets go to skylinecollege.edu/bookstore/tickets.

- Pablo Peña

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“I’m thankful for being able to go to school, for my friends, also I can buy clothes and shoes.”

- Micaeil Louie Art

November 24-December 12 Sudent digital art exhibition

The Skyline gallery will be showing student created digital art. This includes altered photography and totally original fully digital art as a way to showcase the art department’s new large format digital printer.

The reception will take place on December 3 from 12:30-2 p.m. Check out facebook.com/ skygallery to keep up with the details.

“Im thankful for getting my classes.”

November 26

Cultural competency conversation

- Joe Jackson

Filmmaker, writer, and educator Lee Mun Wah will be moderating a conversation about cultural competency regarding race and gender, from 9-noon in building 6 room 6202. Lunch is included following the talk.

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“Thank god we have rain again.”

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by the music playing in the cafeteria.

“Music makes you feel good,” said Skyline student Rosetta Eli. “You can’t deny music.”

Music is the underlying heart of this entire program, and students sense this.

“I think it’s the

December 2 Open mic The Dead-Beat Writers’ club is hosting an open mic event. All forms of creativity welcomed, so if you have something important to say, or you just always wanted to hear your voice over a loudspeaker, this is your chance. 11:30 a.m. in the quad.

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Ensemble Mik Nawooj Concert

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During a night of music that moved and came alive, it was refreshing to see a crowd predominantly filled with Skyline students.

Kymberly Jackson, aka K-Jeezy aka Skyline’s own professor of music, opened the show giving the crowd a taste of what was to come, playing music that included a track she made with the one and only Stevie Wonder. She played solo, and only with the assistance of her “DJ in a box” as she called her laptop.

The second act was not a human being. Francisco “FriScO” Romero, known as the first American Beatbox Champion, mesmerized the audience by performing hiphop and EDM sounds while speaking in voices that ranged from Super Mario to Optimus Prime.

When he finished there was a moment where the audience sat there like “what just happened?” before some jumped out of their seats to give the superhuman musician a standing ovation.

“The beat-boxing was really impressive,” Skyline Student Stephen Costakis said.

The third act was unlike anything I’ve seen before. The Mik Nawooj Ensemble took over the

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stage with their distinct “Hybrid music” style, featuring two rapper/ poets, a singer, drummer, flutist, clarinetist, violinist, cellist, and, of course, the composer/pianist JooWan Kim, who led the musicians.

EMN enticed with easily recognizable hip-hop tracks such as the Wu-Tang Clan’s “Wu-Tang clan ain’t nuthing ta F**k wit,” incorporating the live musicians into the music. They easily transitioned from hard hip-hop lyrics to smooth singing. It’s like they wanted to

One of the two breakdancers during the performance rushed the stage with their break dancing skills.

lull the audience into a false sense of security with serene singing that transcended the hard vibe just to hit us unexpectedly with something vicious.

“I liked it a lot...it was really good, fast and precise,” Costakis said. “I like that they did stuff we’d recognize with some of their own original music.”

The highlight of the night had to be when EMN began playing their original music. They managed to bring across a formidable melody with a level of uncommon creativ-

ity.The rappers unleashed “floetic” verses over opera style singing and I have to say, it was beautiful.

“It’s pretty cool, I like it,” Audience attendee Tiffani Del Real said. “It’s a good combination of classical and hip-hop.”

At one point, EMN performed a track that featured a solo by nearly every member of the group. There wasn’t a weak moment in the song and so the audience would give loud praise after every solo, somewhat interrupting the next artist.

“This is the most unique ensem-

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ble in the district,” Jackson said.

“Where hip-hop meets R&B, soul, and Jazz..”

Though the audience was not completely full, it only added to the feeling that those in attendance where in on a secret. I mean, I don’t often hear people speak of this kind of music, but with artists like the ones featured in the Ensemble Mik Nawooj, that could soon change because what they do to music is groundbreaking.

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Bastille lulls crowd with high energy performance Erin Perry

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British indie band, Bastille played this Monday at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

A Monday night isn’t the ideal time for an 8 p.m. concert, but if the vibe is right, it’s definitely worth it.

Bastille was able to bring that vibe this past Monday night when they played at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in downtown San Francisco.

The indie alternative British group graced the stage after their energetic opening act, “Ella Eyre.”

Set changes took a nearly unbearable 45 minutes, but that’s not unusual during a concert.

Once the lights went down, and the iconic triangle associated with the band lit up on stage, time became irrelevant.

The sound was like listening to lullabies that had been injected with adrenaline. A soothing aspect was countered with pounding instrumentals and passionate choruses.

The visuals alone added an essence of timelessness to the scene. Clips of videos and simple animations flickered behind the band with each song.

During the song “Icarus” an animated flock of birds flew behind the lead singer, Dan Smith as the lights shown orange like the

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sun rays mentioned in the lyrics.

And as an unreleased song called “The Driver” was played, scenes from the film “Drive” flashed in the background to mix with the inspired lyrics and paint the tone visually as well as acoustically.

The performance was filled with hidden treasures. A song from an upcoming mini album was played before the release date. As was a song that they intend to put on an album, that as of yet, does not have a release date.

Together there was an environment of familiar and new. For the most part, the audience screamed and sang along with the band, but in cases like the two unreleased songs, there was a stifled intrigue cast over the congregation.

Everyone put their arms down and just listened. Smith’s voice and the music of the band were like a story being told. Each song’s lyrics were precise and unfolding. So when the unknown songs were played, it was like hearing a tale for the first time; a tale I’m sure fans will want to hear told again and again.

Smith claimed that he thought their songs could be depressing and he played their song “Oblivion” to highlight that point. But even that tune couldn’t bring down the energy in the house.

There was an addictive chemistry between the band members that passed onto the audience.

They were constantly smiling to each other, hugging, and Smith chatted between each song like

he had known each attendee personally.

It wasn’t until the last song that Bastille performed the piece that made them a household name: “Pompeii.” It was this moment that really captured the unity of the night. Smith called “Ella Eyre” and her bandmates to the stage to sing with them; he asked the audience to put their phones away and just enjoy the last few minutes of the night together. The energy, unity and happiness that flowed from the stage onto the audience closed the show perfectly and left the audience fulfilled.

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Women’s Basketball

Men’s Basketball

Nov. 20 @ Collge of Marin, 6 p.m.

Nov. 25 vs. Gavilan College, 7 p.m.

Dec. 3 vs. Gavilan College @ 7 p.m.

Nov. 20 @ Mendocino College, 2 p.m.

Nov. 21 @ Mendocino College, 1 p.m.

Nov. 25 @ Gavilan College, 5 p.m.

Dec. 4 @ DeAnza College, 7 p.m.

The men’s basketball team takes home another win

Trojans are off to a promising season as they rack up the wins

by Shereena Singh

TSV STaff Writter

The Skyline men’s basketball team brought home another win Saturday night when they played against the Solano Falcons. Bringing their undefeated season record to 4-0, after a nail-biting game the Trojans came out on top by a score of 6862. The game started with intensity with both teams being neck and neck.

About 12 minutes into the game the Trojans already had a head start with a score of 18-13. After forcing turnovers with strong defense the Trojans finally slowed the game down to their own pace, Elijah White (Number 3) drove to the basket to pull off a acrobatic layup making their score 20-13.

Throughout the first half of the game the team showed great chemistry, but tensions were running high when Solano gained the lead with a 3-pointer, forcing Skyline to take a timeout. After regaining focus, Skyline retaliated with a strong play from Elijah White (Number 3) driving the lane forcing another

in time the Trojans put points on foul from Solano giving White the opportunity to regain the lead at the board along with great defense 22-21. to force Solano into a timeout, after gaining the lead at 50-42.

The game continued leaving evAs the game began to wind down, eryone at the edge of their seats, at Errol Fernandez (Number 15) with the end of the first half the Trojans lead the falcons a mid-range shot 34-30.

“It was a fast paced forced the first double-digit lead of the After a great game, during the game. The chanting first half, both second half of the of the crowd began to teams brought the heat with game we got it grow louder as Solabegan to close the the Falcons together and did no putting the lead with 7 minutes good.” and 30 seconds left first points on to play. the scoreboard with a bank -Shedan Mekonnen With great defensive efforts, Skyline shot 3-pointer.

The Trojans furthered their lead retaliate with a forced turnover and to 61-56 with 2 minutes left in the a fast break lay up from Dan Afeaki game, and a timeout called by the Trojans. Although Solano fought (Number 41). With the constant hard to gain the lead, they ceased battle of scoring, the Solano Falto do so, with the final score of 68cons gained the lead at 37-36 with 62 and Skyline adding another win.

2 quick scores.

By this time of the game the crowd was overcome with great anticipation, and the tension grew but just

When that pumpkin pie is calling your name Guide to staying in shape during prime eating season

by Shereena Singh

TSV STaff Writter

Now that November is here and the holidays are right around the corner we can start our favorite hobby which is stuffing our faces with delicious snacks and food.

Though that extra slice of pumpkin pie might be calling your name, bare in mind that today’s calories can turn into tomorrows regrets.

But on a serious note, what can we do to stay fit and healthy during these festive months ahead? Well there is many steps that people can take to lead a healthy lifestyle during the holiday season.

One of the things that can be done is meal logging, this is a system of writing down your meals before your day even starts. There is apps such as MyFitnessPal which is a helpful calorie counter. So go ahead and head out to thanksgiving dinner, but skip the stuffing if its not already on the pre-logged plan. You can even have a hundred calorie protein filled snack before you head out to that family dinner, such as a cup of yogurt, low fat cottage cheese and 12 almonds or half of an apple with a tablespoon of peanut butter.

Another funny yet helpful tip you

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Josh Doctor complains about eating to much pie. could to do is “instagramming” your food temptations. According to a study done by Birmingham Young University researchers, food pics induce “Sensory boredom” which makes you feel like you’ve already enjoyed the food. Make a caption like “I’m definitely not eating this” and tag your friends on there to help you resist the urge.

Since this is the time for spending some quality time with your family and friends, why not make this a group event? Play a game of football or have a snowball fight, of course, that’s only if you have snow to play with. You’ll have great time staying in shape while creating awesome memories.

But nothing is better than committing to good old fashioned exercise, though most feel it’s series of com-

plicated steps, it can really be as simple as getting in a regular daily run, don’t feel like going alone?

Find a running buddy! Or workout in the comfort of your own home, just pop in that Zumba dvd and make it fun for yourself.

Skyline students also have a say in how they are eating during this prime eating season.

“I eat a lot of turkey, and candy yams. But I do workout super hard before the holidays and I always lose about 5 pounds before Thanksgiving.” Said Skyline student Leo Gi. This is the best time of the year to get in shape, because it is the hardest and most tempting time. Think about it, if you can do it now, the following months will be so much easier.

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Increased drug use among athletes

by Terence Scott

TSV STaff Writter

Throughout the country athlete’s from High School, College, and even the professional levels are having increased numbers of drug usage incidents in their respected sports.

Recently, the media have zeroed in on 45 student athletes at a Washington High School being suspended due to attending various parties over Halloween weekend and doing drugs. Is petty suspensions enough or should we really start to crack down on these athletes to reduce the widespread damage they are doing?

In order to change the current standard we will have to start with the professional levels. Every year, the NFL tries to ban the players from using performance-enhancing drugs and illegal substances of any kind, including marijuana.

This off-season is no different, and several players have already been suspended by the league. In 2014, the NFL has suspended more than 20 players for violations so far, with some of the biggest names in the game.

Yet the NFL and the National Football League Players Association have reduced the disciplining standards of their athletes. Stating

that the penalties were too severe.

The appeals process was convoluted, the codes of conduct were too strict, the wrong things were tested for, and the right things weren’t.

Professional athletes are the role models to the lower levels like high school and college athletes. If the professional levels are not seeing the increase of drug usage as a problem that needs to be handled with harsher punishments, then how will we get non-professional athletes to stop doing it?

Understanding that the “work hard, play hard” ethic is erroneous and paramount to reducing the narcotic consumption status quo among students. Considering there are less opportunities to party, consume copious amounts of alcohol, and the increased use of recreational drugs is less frequent, does not mean that there should be higher consumption when available.

Skyline students also have a say in how we could possibly fix this increasingly relevant issue.

“I believe we should begin to suspend players with a three strike system if we ever want to see results.” Said Skyline student Joseph Wong.

Women’s basketball

Men’s basketball

Columbia College, Nov. 11 The College of the Redwoods, Nov. 14 Solano College, Nov. 15

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Trojans attempt a free throw on Nov. 15 in a game against Solano College.

Won, 77-68 Won, 72-55 Won, 68-62

Merritt College, Nov. 11 De Anza College, Nov. 18

Won, 63-52 Won, 80-63

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Ohlone College, Nov. 14

Won, 1-0

Ohlone College, Nov. 12 West Valley College, Nov. 14

Lost, 3-1 Lost, 3-0