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United States Ambassador at Skyline

Frankie Reed encourages students to consider studying outside the United States

by Will Nacouzi TSV Online Editor

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Ambassador Frankie Reed speaks to students at Skyline College about her experience.

New student government officers and senators for Skyline College

Elections have determine next year’s ASSC Student Government

by Alana VanZanten TSV Features Editor

The ballots were counted and Skyline’s new leaders have been appointed.

Kayla Razavi, newly-elected student body president, began jumping up and down in the ASSC room immediately after the announcement of her new position.

After a few minutes of riding that high, she stated, “This is unreal. I felt like I was the underdog going into this.”

Experienced after being a senator for a semester, she stepped into her role quickly and confidently to deliver a message to readers, “Student body, I wont let you down.

I will be the change that I promised I would be. I will give real solutions to real problems…I

News Briefs - Possible funding for California Community Colleges Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised budget to give community college’s more money was released Tuesday. The budget would give community colleges an additional $30 million through Proposition 98.

just want to make Skyline a place where students feel welcome and they want to come here.”

Our new Vice President Priscilla Sanchez was appointed senator last semester after friends told her that she would be a perfect candidate. Having enjoyed her time with Skyline’s ASSC, she decided to run for a position with more influence.

“As the vice president, I want to give the whole student body a little more unity and a little more inspiration to join clubs,” Sanchez said.

Andrea Garcia ran for financial commissioner after a year of experience as a senator from 2012 to 2013. During this time she also focused on student participation in campus clubs and events. Garcia took a different spin on the issue,

- Tuition-freeze proposed for CSU and UC campuses Gov. Jerry Brown’s latest budget proposal includes a four-year tuition freeze for CSU and UC institutions. This new proposal shifts away from the decrease in education-related spending he pitched previously to legislators. Brown also calls for community college funding based on the number of

deciding to work on the financial aspect. Thinking back on last semester, Garcia recalled that, “a lot of people would come to the ASSC for funding requests. I saw that there were some people who were really deserving of the money and didn’t get what they wanted and other people didn’t really deserve it but they got more than I thought was right… I want to see the money distributed in a different way.”

Bryan Palma has been elected commissioner of Publicity. Ryan Sherlock has been the commissioner of public records for the past two semesters and was re-elected for this coming fall. You just have to make sure you set the agenda, write up the minutes and make sure the funding for the different clubs goes through and that’s basiASSC continued on page 2

United States Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu Frankie A. Reed spoke about the significance of gaining experience working oversea for a NGO or the government.

The event kicked off at 11 a.m. with Ambassador Reed talking about the US role in the Pacific and how it helps the various island nations their deal with both global and local issues that affect them, such as global warming and how the raising oceans are forcing them to move “This was excellent, I get as much out and more out of these events then the audiences because I’ve been away for six months, and so it’s a chance for me to become more current, and also because I

just left university, and I find that it’s a comfortable environment,” Ambassador Reed said. Ambassador Reed was a diplomat in residence at UC Berkely.

This isn’t the first time that Ambassador Reed has spoken at this kind of event. She enjoys these lectures, as it allows her a chance to talk to students and members of the community, giving her a chance to talk them about the opportunities available for those who are interested.

She also spoke of her own experience working overseas, whether it was for work or for a non-government organization (NGO), where she was able to gain experience working with people from other cultures and backgrounds. In addition, the lessons

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New Associate degrees to ease transfer process

Guaranteed admission for aspiring CSU students

by Aaron Washington TSV Social Media Editor

The state of California has mandated new transfer degrees for the Fall 2013 semester to assist in students in transferring to CSU and UC campuses.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) apply to Business Administration, Kinesiology, Mathematics, and Psychology majors. Other majors that are included are Communications and Early Childhood Education.

Certain requirements to obtain these degrees include completing 60 CSU transferable units, the CSU General Education Requirements or CSU, and the required major requirements. Students are

also required to follow guidelines laid out by the IGETC. Students who earn either an AA-T or an AS-T degree and meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed admission to a CSU, but they are not guaranteed admission to one particular campus or major. Other benefits from these degrees include guaranteed admissions with junior standing to the CSU system and priority admissions consideration for students’ local CSU campuses.

Jacqueline Escobar, a transfer-degree counselor, feels the degrees make transferring easier.

“The process of transferring to four year colleges is very complicated for students,” said Escobar.

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students that complete a term, rather than the amount of students enrolled to begin the semester.

- Skyline student receives prestigious award Skyline student Vanessa Chosa receives the UC Santa Cruz Pister Scholarship becoming the first single parent to win the award. Chosa is the sixth EOPS student since 1998 to win the award.

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Vanessa Chosa is the first single parent to win the Pister Award.

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cally it,” Ryan said humbly about his duties.

Joshua Campos, Andy Chan, Nicole Harris, Charlene De Luna, Mark Pacis, Alejandra Padilla and Karla Ruiz all ran for senator positions and were all appointed.

As senators, these students will choose a different focus that they

find important to represent and work for on campus. Some focus on technology, food, clubs and some are just voting members.

One of the elected senators, Alejandra Padilla, said she was, “excited to be able to take part and have such big responsibility.”

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by the state of California to help ease the process.”

One of the interesting aspects about the new degrees is the “guarantee” of admission into a CSU campus. There are several factors that go into admission to a CSU including location of the CSU campus and the particular field of your major. The more competitive majors, for example, may not guarantee admission. While these details may seem to be misleading,

Escobar implores students to meet with transfer counselors to learn more about the degrees.

“It is very important for students to meet with their counselors. What has happened in the past is students begin the transfer process without understanding what they need to transfer,” said Escobar. “So meeting with counselors and asking questions about the AA-T and AS-T degrees will help students how these degrees will benefit them in the future.”

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she has learnt during this time over the year has been helpful in her role as ambassador.

“It comes full circle you never know who you’re going to meet so don’t discard a place just because you don’t think that you’re meet someone that is going to help get you wherever you’re going to get,” Ambassador Reed said. She pointed out that some of the people she met when she first arrived in the various pacific island nations have become helpful to her in understanding the local political events and culture.

“The State Department has internships,” Ambassador Reed said.

“It’s a great opportunity.”

A quick look at the state department shows that it has two internship programs, the State Student Internship Program (unpaid) and the Pathways Program (paid).

At the end of the event, she answered questions from the crowd.

“I would encourage it even for students who aren’t necessarily

because it gives you a different perspective and because almost all businesses and government have an international component now, and so if you’re interested in management, I think it’s important to look at what the management school are doing in Asia, Europe, and Africa,” Ambassador Reed said in an interview after the event.

“It’s always nice how an ambassador come on campus and talking about different issues, kind of like educating the U.S. foreign policy because you don’t usually meet an ambassador…so it’s been a really greatly experience just to be here,” Student Trustee David Latt said.

The event took place in building six from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 6202. The event was organized by The Center for Student Life & Leadership Development and proudly sponsored by the student government of Skyline College and the President’s Innovation Funds.

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Ambassador Frankie Reed speaks to students at Skyline

State Senate votes unanimously to increase funding for community colleges

$50 million for student services gets “yes” vote from California legislators

by Michelle Kelly TSV Blog Editor

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State Senate votes unanimously to increase funding for Community Colleges $50 million for student services gets yes vote from California legislators.

The state Senate heard testimony from supporters on May 1 and voted to pass the bill, SB 705. The discussion is viewable in video made public online at calchannel. com. SB 705 allocates $50 million directly to community college’s student programs. Disabled students programs and services (DSPS) and extended opportunity program and services (EOPS) will be receiving even amounts of these funds.

“DSPS and EOPS are not just any programs for the students served by them,” said bill co-au-

thor and Sen. Marty Block in the online video of the hearing. “These programs are the difference between passing and failing, between graduating and dropping out.”

Block also explained how SB 705 will gain the funds to keep these programs going. The bill proposes to lengthen the Governor’s 5-year loan-deferral plan for California Community Colleges to 7 years. This will free up the money needed to replenish these student services.

Also adding to the discussion on the state Senate floor was assembly member Susan Bonilla, co-author of SB 705.

“We have an opportunity, really without incurring a lot of other negative impacts, to begin refunding these very, very vital and important programs,” Bonilla said. “We’ve heard overwhelming

testimony that this (bill) would be something that’ll really impact and change the lives of many, many students in the community college system.”

Grace Hanson, DSPS advocate and president of California association for postsecondary education and disability (CAPED) used statistics to further the discussion in the state Senate.

“In a study that was commissioned by the chancellor’s office, we found that 26% of students with disabilities withdrew from at least one class or withdrew from their programs altogether because their colleges couldn’t afford to provide timely accommodations because of the cuts,” Hanson said.

The funding bill already has Melissa Matthews, Skyline college disability resource center coordinator, thinking of programs she wants

to reinstate. One she mentioned via email was the differential skills program, designed to support students with learning differences.

“Restoring the funding would ensure that students with disabilities are receiving their legally required accommodations and allow DSPS programs throughout the state to be better equipped to provide services and have better resources available for students,” Matthews said via email.

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editorial Skyline Students: don’t be sheeple, have an active voice at Skyline!

The most recent election brought up a few interesting points to The Skyline View. As most students would have seen had they logged into their SMCCD email accounts this past week, the ASSC advertised that people who printed out confirmation that they voted on this most recent election would be entered for a chance to win an iPad mini. This incentive is probably what drove most of the voters to participate in determining our new representatives. However, it can be safely assumed that many voters blindly checked off boxes as all that was available were the candidates' short biographies.

The Skyline community did not vote based on the issues at hand.

This is where the trouble began: this incentive driven, online poll.

Now there is nothing wrong with offering incentive, nothing at all.

The main issue to see here was that our student body made an important decision without doing their homework.

While the candidates probably

should have campaigned in the weeks leading up to the elections, there is a bigger problem with a general lack of interest. Only 280 of the approximate 10,000 students even showed up. While the actual percentage of voters could not yet be determined, there's a strong indication that it will reflect a downward trend compared to last year's figure of 3.7 percent.

In truth, the ASSC candidates were lazy for only giving us short bios to make a decision on, but theres blame to be shared by the Skyline population as a whole. That means you, the reader. The reason that the candidates didn't provide us with more information is because we haven't given them any indication that we even care. The average student doesn't care about how the bigwigs in administration, who control your tuition and the delineation of resources on campus, see the student body at Skyline.

We as students need to be more aware of ourselves and of our representation. This isn't a cry for complete expertise or that you should know the platform of every student

A child’s name is part of their identity, don’t mess it up!

by Will Nacouzi

TSV Online Editor

Names are one of the first things that our parents give us after we’ve been brought into this world, and so we all expect our parents to give us one that is a reasonable name after all we’re their children, right?

Well don’t be surprised to learn that in some countries certain names are banned. Why? You may be wondering because some people are just idiotic and can’t seem to use their own brain to consider the consequence of giving their children an odd name, especially one that’s way out there.

It’s a fact that there are two side to any issue, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t change the fact that an odd name just makes the individual in question stand out more. Yet it must be said, there is a fine red line between a name being odd and just down right abnormal. Take the name that were used by wife and husband Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin for their daughter in 2006, ‘Apple’, or magician Penn Jillette’s decision to name his daughter ‘Moxie CrimeFighter.’

Now there really isn’t much wrong with these names, though they are odd. They aren’t completely weird or out there, and so it doesn’t really cross the red line.

Some names do cross the line, such as naming your newborn

child: ‘Anal’, ‘4Real’, ‘Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii’, ‘Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116’, or ‘@’ to name a few of the odder examples available. Can you image naming your child any of these? And the reaction people will have when they finally meet your child, or when she or he goes to school?

All of the above examples are from around the world but that really isn’t the issue. Like the issue of raising your children, feeding them, and etc, it’s all the responsibility of the parents, so if you give your child a poorly thought-out name, that will only lead to a life of been mocked and ridiculed for it. Clearly, you have failed as a parent.

So don’t be a lazy parent, think before you name your child. Your failure to think and act responsibly will only lead to forcing someone else to take care of these responsibilities.

And as other countries like New Zealand, China, Sweden, and Germany who have laws governing the names that parents may choice for their children. The governments in these countries have taken the responsibilities of protecting children from parents who name there children with ill thought of name.

So do you want that responsibilities to stay with you or someone else?

who runs for office, but at least go out and make your voice heard. Not even a quarter of Skyline students voted in this recent election, and that percentage is astoundingly good compared to previous semesters.

For the sake of your own educational experience, or more appropriately to get the most out of the $46 per unit you spend at Skyline, be a vocal part of your student body.

Do more than take advantage of the events the ASSC sets up for you.

When it comes time for elections and decision making, take a moment and decide exactly who is speaking on your behalf behind closed doors.

The ASSC is meant to represent the best of Skyline College students and to best represent the campus opinion. Who wants to be represented someone that was chosen by the minority?

Less information too much of a hassle

by Erasmo Martinez TSV Staff Writer

Many secrets are uncovered during this time of “The Information Age”. Recently the introduction to Wikileaks and Deep Throat's secret information in uncovering government lies keeps society well aware that the nation’s leaders hide things.

This secrecy might draw attention away from stressing issues overseas most find difficult to stomach. In the end it really doesn't help lying about government activities and a recent “leak” incident should push the truth out of our protector’s mouths easier in the future.

This week the Associated Press (AP) headlined media outlets over its possession of phone conversations the U.S. Justice Department is requesting. This conversations contained “leaked” information about the CIA stopping a terrorist plan to place a bomb on a plane.

Journalist rights are now breached so the Justice Department can eventually prosecute whomever told the press about the intelligence the White House assured the public it knew nothing about.

It's unfortunate they lied about something you’d expect a responsi-

ble government to tell us. Sure fears might escalate because people can panic knowing trouble is among them every minute, but flat out saying no "intelligence" suggested any leads is disappointing. Reassuring the American people action was taken is better than denying it.

In a funny way they’ve acted similar to a person caught lying about committing a crime. First they deny it, much like a murderer pleads not guilty in murder trial that’s garnered attention from the media. Soon the evidence, or the AP’s secret sources, tell the jury the real story from the supposedly innocent man. Everything presented contradicts the innocence of the accused, the government, and leaves the jury knowing there’s no way this guy’s not guilty.

Our rules in being convicted are clear, but are government falls far from this process. Instead they cover their tracks, find phone records and prosecute someone who showed every single fault they ever said.

Maybe if they never denied involvement to stop a terrorist attack, there would not be any of this strange nonsense of wasting time holding phone records and more time preventing similar issues.

To further suggest the White House’s honesty can save them, on the same week a CIA agent in Russia was detained. Contradictions to statements are being revealed plus undercover operatives are gather information James Bond style.

Another embarrassment and an addition to a list of reasons why just the truth and nothing but the truth is a future in preventing our “intelligence” from losing the title it deserves. It’s important to check if the you have painted a small white lie or a huge red one.

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Miley Cyrus named hottest woman?

Puhhh-lease

by Reynaldo Garcia TSV Sports Editor

The NRA’s public relations reps may be doing some serious damage control as the group has once again provided ammunition to anti-violence groups. This latest wave of criticism comes on the heels of the annual NRA National Convention in Houston where the group endorsed a shooting target depicting “sluts.”

Originally named the “Ex-Girlfriend,” the shooting target in question depicts a woman with large breasts bulging out of her shirt. Now if this shooting target doesn’t raise enough red flags, the target also bleeds after being shot and mutilated.

There was also a life-sized target that resembled President Obama, which was pulled for being “controversial.”

There is no need to create representations like these for the use of target practice. It implies that this

kind of behavior is acceptable and promotes gender inequality.

The makers of the target, Zombie Industries (who aim to prepare the public for the zombie apocalypse) didn’t help the situation with the following statement on their company website: “To discriminate against Women by not having them represented in our product selection would be just plain sexist.” How does this statement alleviate public concern? If the company truly believes this statement, there are more issues that definitely need to be addressed.

With gun control and domestic violence creating uproars in the media and in the political forum, it’s astonishing that the NRA still expects to receive support from the American people when they continue to make these decisions. But let’s face it, decision-making hasn’t been the hallmark of their public relations representatives as of late.

After the Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012, the NRA shocked and ap-

palled several legislators (including Republicans) when it claimed that armed security would offer protection. They reasoned that if banks, sporting events, and even the President have armed security, why not children. In essence, they wanted more guns.

The decision to create and endorse such shooting targets is irresponsible. The NRA is essentially disregarding the issue of domestic violence against women and can even be interpreted as tolerating such behavior. It doesn’t take a great deal of critical thinking to recognize that featuring this product on a national scale is probably not a good idea. Making the decision so soon after the Sandy Hook statement makes me think that someone on the inside is giving some bad advice.

The NRA’s public image continues to take a hit with controversies like these and I’m sure that they will find a way to outdo themselves yet again.

Is this some sort of a bad episode of "The Twilight Zone"? Ladies and gentlemen, according to Maxim, Miley Cyrus is the hottest woman in the World.

Huh? What? Really? These words seemed to be the common reactions to Maxim's decision. But seriously, really? Over the likes of Brooklyn Decker, Kate Beckinsale and Sofia Vergara?

Just check out some of the comments on the Yahoo! story: "Not a chance she's even close to number 1. Wouldn't even make a list," wrote one reader.

"I literally just laughed out loud at this alleged decision..." wrote another.

Of course, you're bound to read some unsavory comments bullying about her looks. But there is no need for that. There is no denying Cyrus’ look, women are beautiful creatures.

However, I agree with one reader who wrote: "With all the women in the world, this is who they pick for number 1?" There are so many more women who can deemed the "hottest" in the world.

Take for example my wife, to whom I’m married to in my head: Jennifer Lawrence, who came in as number five on Maxim's list.

Lawrence is frickin' beautiful. I ultimately fell in love with her after watching her star in "The Hunger Games". And don't forget just how talented she is; Her Oscar for Best Actress rightfully proves that. Her personality is just as attractive as well. She is so down-to-Earth and doesn't give off this aura, that most famous people do, of feeling supreme to others. But I'm just rambling off here; of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But then again, she was named "most desirable" by askmen.com over 98 other popularly beautiful women. Where was Cyrus placed in that pool? She didn't even rank.

According to Maxim's executive editor, Cyrus' vote-in was a "landslide." Huh? Whatever. Again, with age-old cliché, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

But I still can't shake off the feeling that Maxim is trying to troll us. They did rank Manti Te'o's fake girlfriend as #69.

YouTube tries to be innovative with partners by implementing paid subscription service

by Will Nacouzi

TSV Online Editor

YouTube is joining other online streaming services like Hulu and Netflix with their recent launching of paid-subscriber services on May 9.

When I first heard about paid subscriptions. I have to admit I misunderstood what the program was about. I panicked and thought that

you would have to start paying to view videos. But that is not the case.

The program is part of YouTube latest effects to providing increased content to audiences. This makes sense especially when you consider that YouTube is one of the most used and watch video website available on the Internet and for free.

And of course, anyone familiar with YouTube would know that for the last few years YouTube has had movies and other content available if you pay. But with this most recent move, it allows users, especially those who own copyright to post their content and have viewers pay to use it.

It’s no different from what other online subscription services provide their viewers with, only this time YouTube is expanding their reach and building on their current business model. It’s a smart move on their part, making it easier for their viewers to find content rather then having to go elsewhere to find it.

Degrading commercial Is Apple losing its hits a new low foothold on the smartphone market?

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Apple needs a game changer in terms of its mobile and software markets. With big phone companies like Samsung and HTC, Apple is slowly jumping off a bridge.

I’ve seen people gradually switch from iPhones to Android-powered devices in the past few months, myself being one of them. After owning the HTC One for just over two weeks, I can see why people may or may not make the change.

It seems after Steve Jobs’ passing, the leaders at Apple have disregarded what he had to say and what he thought was best for the company.

A major example of this was the release of the iPad mini. Steve Jobs stated that there would never be a “mini” variation of Apple’s famous tablet, and within 13 months of his death, the device was released. Sure, it competed with the other smaller tablets, and brought home the bacon to Apple, but it seems a bit rude to go behind the back of the leader of such an innovative company and pull a stunt like that.

When it comes to software, I feel that Apple needs to step their game up. iOS has just been slowly upgrading, adding a feature or two

every year, and Apple doesn’t plan on changing that pace. However, I do understand why Apple chose this route in software development, because people don’t like change.

Simple as that. If Apple decided to completely redesign its mobile software, a huge portion of Apple’s target audience would abandon ship. iOS is simple yet very fluid, which is why a majority of customers prefer it over Android. There’s not much wrong with Android, yet some may say it’s too complicated for personal use.

Hopefully with the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2013 to soon to take place in June, a major improvement will be introduced in Apple’s mobile software with iOS 7. Maybe, we’ll get to see the next generation iPhone, as well as some updates to the iPad lineup.

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Sex sells. Since we were little kids, this is what we were taught by marketing and advertising companies. Everywhere we look we are reminded that you were meant to look a certain way.

America is constantly being surrounded by sexual images.

Magazines, commercials, stores would show us what is deemed “sexy.” Places like Victoria’s Secret are always showing us those “skinny” girls in bras and panties.

Commercials are always over-sexualizing women and making them to be a certain way.

Radio Shack has just released a new commercial with Robin Thick which is selling the Beats by Dre Pill, a portable speaker for your music. First off, the “Pill” looks like a vibrator, and the women in the commercial are wearing scantily clad clothes while dancing around inappropriately.

I saw this commercial first thanks to the Twitter of MissRepresentation, which is the official Twitter page for the movie that was made by Jennifer Newsom to show how media influences social norms. I couldn’t believe that this was an actual commercial and that Radio Shack was actually going to be putting this out there for everyone to see.

We have seen sexual im-

ages of women being scandalous before, but this takes it another step further with the dancing and clothes they are wearing.

I wasn’t surprised where they featured it in the lineup of commercials though. I mean they aired it when a big game was being televised on ABC, during a game that has a lot of men watching and a time where most people are home since it was Mother’s Day.

We (as Americans) put too much emphasis on women’s looks and the idea that the value of women stems from their looks.

When we sexualize women, like we do in the media, they think ‘this is the way we are supposed to act and dress.’ Then when women dress this way, they are cast as ‘sluts,’ ‘whores,’ and are then stereotyped into certain categories.

Men are also more likely to disrespect women because of the way they are dressing. These images that both men and women are seeing in the media have a big effect on how they behave, not just around themselves but to others as well.

However, this all comes back to the users. It’s up to the companies, corporations, organizations, or individuals to provide interesting enough content to draw people in.

On the other end of this is that paid subscribers’ satisfaction depends on whether the content is of interest to viewers or not.

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Skyline’s new Student Body President, Kayla Razavi

Skyline’s 2013-’14 Student Body President, Kayla Razavi poses for a campaign photoshoot.

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Kayla Razavi, one of Skyline’s youngest students, has been elected student body president.

How does having a seventeen-year-old president help the community? Fresh perspective, enthusiasm, drive and ambition are just some of the ways.

After a year of participation as a senator in Skyline’s student government, Razavi decided to step up to the plate and run for a position with more responsibility and leadership.

“Why not go for president,” she said.

“We became kind of a family this year. I love just having a place where I am able to make decisions for the school,” Razavi said about her favorite part of student council.

Describing herself as the type of person who puts others before herself, she talked about her excitement around making decisions which will affect students in a positive way.

Many of her council members feel the same way.

“As the new Vice President of the Student Council, I am looking forward to working with Kayla next year. I’m looking forward to work closely with Kayla to build a strong team to be able to represent the students the best as possible. We shall support each other to allow both of our goals to be fulfill,” said Priscilla Sanchez via email.

Skyline’s new Financial Commissioner Andrea Garcia, felt similarly. “I am very excited to be working with Kayla in the upcoming school year! She has a lot of great ideas for the school and school activities. I’m sure that she will do a

great job as president,” said Garcia via email.

“I want to be able to actually make a change… I want to watch Skyline grow and I want to be a part of that,” our new President said.

Razavi has been making positive changes for the people around her for many years, one example being her efforts with Help Kayla Help Victims. After Hurricane Katrina, she was determined to find a way to help the people who had no control over their fate and was able to do so beginning with fundraising through UNICEF. “I have always been this motivated person that just wants to do something different and make a difference in other people’s lives. I like to get people together and start a movement, make a change.”

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vation and apply it towards positive change for Skyline. She listed off three major changes she hopes to make: creating a dead week before finals, changing the menu in the cafeteria and hosting self-defense workshops.

“Seeing the student body suffering…I want to try and make it like the four years and how they have like a week off before finals. I think that would be awesome if we could get a dead week as well.” Razavi admits that this will be a challenge, even as a student body president, but she will give this effort her all.

Her next mission is to work with Pacific Dining and the food committee to create healthier, cheaper food options. This committee has been working to compose a list of cheap, creative meal ideas which Pacific Dining would be able to purchase

Kayla with fellow Skyline Students performing a flashmob to “Gangnam Style” at the Harvest Festival

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ingredients for in bulk. The hope is to have some of these ideas implemented in next year’s food plans.

“The food thing is going to be one of the biggest obstacles because we are in a binding contract… they have full control over that department but we are going to try and work with them instead of against them because that’s really all we can do.”

Another major hope from our new student body president is to provide a place where students can learn self-defense techniques.

“Our campus is so like, secluded from the parking lots…I just think it’s important that we are able to defend ourselves in case something happens.”

She also spoke of plans to host more social events such as mixers which would allow students to get to know each other better.

“I think it is really important and something we’re lacking as a community.”

Razavi also hopes to keep the ASSC community on the same page as she governs. “The past year we kind of had a lot of drama… I want to make sure that everyone is on the same page and that if anyone has a different opinion they’re not scared to speak out. We’re making decisions for the entire student body and it’s important that we all work together.”

She admits that last semester she didn’t voice her opinions as much but that student council has really helped her to find her voice.

“I think that’s so important and why students should join student government is because you learn to find your voice and through listening to other people’s opinions you form your own.”

She went on to state how seriously she takes her position, “Something I want to stress at the beginning of the school year to the council that

this is your job as being part of the student government you are the voice of students. It’s important that you don’t lose your voice in the crowd.”

Many students did have strong opinions about what they want to see from their next student elected president.

Alex Visico, a sophomore student at Skyline discussed his ideal candidate. “The qualities that I would appreciate to see in a student body president would be honor towards the standard of education on a collegiate level, respect towards the school, its faculty, and towards its students. Integrity, meaning that if a promise is made by the president, I would want to see that promise either fulfilled or put into motion where it will be fulfilled in a finite amount of time.”

Another student, Tiffany Lee, had specific traits she looked for as well. “I would hope to see the student body president use the funds provided for not only extracurricular events, but also for providing more detailed information on the transfer process. For those who look forward to transferring would then find it easier as they are more prepared about the process.”

To anyone who might doubt her, Kayla says, “I hope that you guys can trust me and have faith in me that I will do everything that I said I will and even more than I have put out there. Just trust me. “ Kayla emphasized her desire to have a casual, open-door relationship with her fellow students and does not want to be put on a pedestal.

“Feel free to talk to me whenever. I want to have office hours every week or every other week in the cafeteria so that I can be a part of what’s going on on campus and just don’t hesitate to talk to me about any concerns you have.”

Kayla with fellow ASSC members learning about safe practices at ASSC’s Valentines Day event.

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36th Annual Blood Drive provides positive experience

by Aaron Washington

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On May 8, Skyline College held their 36th Annual Blood Drive in partnership with the Red Cross. The drive received a massive turnout from students and teachers alike as the second floor of Building 6 was full throughout the day.

There were 16 nurses on the job to take blood from 9.a.m. to 3 p.m. Students had to meet certain weight requirements and were given snacks and water after they donated. Requirements included that students must be in good health, be 17 years of age or older, and weigh 110 lbs or more. But students who met these requirements may have been turned away if they recently gotten a tattoo or traveled outside the country. These precautions are in place to prevent blood that may be contaminated or is carrying diseases from being donated.

Kevin Silva, the event’s supervisor, also saw the drive as a success.

“It has been a good turnout; the room has been filled with students all day,” Silva said.

The blood that was donated also goes through a short travel process before it is sent to hospitals.

“All the blood that is donated today first goes to Southern California to be manufactured and then is sent back here to go to local hospitals throughout the Bay Area,” Silva said.

The nurses on staff during the drive also enjoyed the atmosphere that students had to offer.

“This is my second time here and I love it,” said Kevin Sheppard, an American Red Cross nurse. “It has been great. Donating blood is an easy thing to do today and it’s good to see so many students be able to

Kevin Sheppard, American Red Cross nurse, checking on Susan Zhuang, student of Skyline, who is donating blood at Skyline College on May 7. come and donate today.”

According to the FDA, the manufacturing of blood includes various processes that include separating the plasma from the blood. When it comes to plasma, “further manufacturing means that liquid portion of blood separated and used as material to prepare another product.”

There is a constant need for blood considering the high number of injured victims that require new blood. The American Red Cross website states that 44,000 blood donations are needed every day and someone in the U.S. needs blood “every two seconds.”

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Skyline students answered this call. The event attracted students who donated previously, as well as first time donators. Skyline student Tony Yuan enjoyed his first time giving blood.

“My friend got me involved with giving blood and it went very well,” Yuan said. “I would give blood again in the future.”

Jessica Hoe, student of Skyline, being prepped by RJ Cueva, a nurse of American Red Cross, for blood donation at Skyline College on May 7.

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Don’t be weak this week, study effectively and bring your A game to finals

by Shaquill Stewart special to tsv

One of the main things to do when preparing for finals is to never rush and to stay calm.

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You totally don’t want to think about it right now, but finals are just around the corner, which means preparing for them is added to your already vast to-do list.

Finals week is the most stressful and uneasy week other than the first day of school looking for your classes. During these times, college students wonder the best way to prepare for tough finals, but can never find that right strategy to succeed.

There are so many different ways that college students can prepare for finals, and here are a few tips to help you get through yours. Consult with your teacher on what you need to study.

Getting good study habits can be hard sometimes and trying to balance school, work, kids and whatever else life offers can make it an easy excuse to cram everything you need to prepare yourself.

“Half hour of one chapter, then going to the next chapter and the next,” Raymond Weaver of Solano College said.

Another way to prepare for your finals is making flashcards which is similar to outlining. It’s a really helpful technique for studying. By making flashcards of notes, students fight half the battle in studying the material.

Another tip that college students can use is forming a study group with fellow students.

Studying in small groups can help compare notes with each other and share studying or learning strategies. Quizzing each other can be a fun way to cover course information.

One of the best things to do while you prepare is relax and try to manage time and schedule to give yourself some space to think about getting the most out of your preparation. “Using a reward system to treat you is best,” Professor Phyllis Taylor said about finals while she was in graduate school.

One of the main things to do when preparing for finals is to never rush and to stay calm, and if you do that, you’ll get the most out of what you are preparing for and won’t be nervous on finals

week. “Every time I get to finals, I always cramp everything into one night and it never works out,” Andrew Hafield of CCSF said.

What makes Community Colleges great are the resources to help students, especially at Skyline College with tutors and the learning center. You don’t have to be failing or on academic probation to utilize campus resources.

Take your final term paper or your math test to the learning center to have someone look it over before you submit it. After all, what do you have to lose other than a failing grade?

The final tip is don’t let panic overwhelm you. Even if you think you bombed the exam, worrying will never change your score. It may, however, affect your mindset for your next final. So zone out the last test, and stay focused on the next one and the next.

Odds are it’s all in our head and you didn’t do as badly as you think.

For even more information about studying habits you can go to this website: www.samford.edu/how-tostudy/

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The end of the world is near!

Well, not quite…but it sure seems to be the rage in pop culture. We have flesh eating zombies, alien takeovers, and overturned governments; the apocalypse is just around the corner. People have always wondered how the world will end. Why are we so fixated on this happening?

Why is America so obsessed with the apocalypse?

According to the LA Times, AMC’s zombie apocalypse series “The Walking Dead” hit No.1 this season for the 18 to 49 year old demographic. Last summer’s debut of the popular teen post-apocalyptic movie “The Hunger Games” grossed in a record $155 million.

Even children’s television programming has jumped on the bandwagon.

Cartoon Network’s “Adventure Time with Finn and Jake” tells the story of a boy and his dog in a magical world… which happens to take place in a post-apocalyptic future, 1000 years after “The Great Mushroom War”.

Dr. Moynihan, Professor of Sociology at Skyline College discusses how people have contemplated the end of the world throughout history.

“I don’t see this as unusual. Societies have reacted to these movements in the past. It often represents a desperate attempt to reestablish order in people’s lives and to cling to something that has meaning,” Moynihan said.

Mankind has been threatened with plagues and natural disasters throughout history. Documentation of mass hysteria is not uncommon.

Many religious groups, particularly fundamentalists, have explained these events as divine retribution with a path to redemption through a sort of ritual cleansing and thereby new beginning. Most religious movements are deeply rooted in the

idea that there will someday be an end to all suffering bringing a new age of enlightenment. Even radical and trendy groups in the 60’s and 70’s embraced “The Age of Aquarius”, which was an astrological shift of information and consciousness which would intern create of a new age of harmony or disharmony of people depending on one’s belief and ability to adapt to the changes.

Popularity in these movements seems to coincide with times economic and social hardship and instability. We are all familiar with the recent billboards warning people everywhere that the world will end in 2012. It is no surprise that; in fact, our country was on the verge of a great economic recession. Dr. Moynihan believes that people feel a sense of “normlessness” during these economic downfalls.

“People are losing jobs and houses. They can’t send their kids to good schools. People feel a sense of not knowing what the rules are anymore,” Moynihan said.

He continues on with this idea, relating it to the current turmoil that has struck the Middle East.

“I think it’s partially what is happening in the Arab Spring.

People are tired of being held in a meaningless state of affairs and they want to strike out and have some sense of control.”

Tarek Eljarrari, Professor of Psychology at Skyline College considers that contemplating death and the end of the world is a part of human development.

“Humans are the only species who recognize their own mortality,” he said. “The notion of our own demise provokes a certain degree of anxiety. Evoking it in a cultural way helps us come to terms with death.”

Eljarrari goes on to say that culture, in a sense, shelters people from the notion of death by creating an identity for death. Ironically, in the same way, people identify life with

their culture.

“A lot of it has to do with people’s detachments from the world,” Moynihan said.

Moynihan compared it to the way people attach themselves to a sports teams or a stereotype.

Nick Kukielka, a sophomore at Skyline and a fan of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” says he enjoys watching the show simply because, “It’s entertaining.” But WHY is it so entertaining to watch men in horror fight for their lives in a gory world infested by zombies?

Sure, people have always had a slightly perverse disposition. Just think about the ancient Romans favorite pastime of watching lions rip apart gladiators, while fully aware that the odds of survival for the gladiators was slim to none. Some may conclude that there lies a beast within all of us. Perhaps using violence as an outlet, as entertainment, is a way of coping with our own inner turmoil over coming to terms with this reality.

The cult following for apocalyptic fiction could also be a way for outsiders to feel like they are a part of something purposeful. Some people go so far as to literally prepare for the end of the world by building bomb shelters and stocking up on

weapons and canned food.

“It gives them a sense of control, a sense of ‘I know something that you don’t’, a sense of community, a sense of belonging. If there were an apocalypse, survivors would ultimately be put back on a level playing field,” Eljarrari explained.

In the end, we have no guarantees about what will become of us, or our world. Scientist will tell us that if all life on our planet was destroyed, Earth, in it’s infinite resilience would find a way to start over again. After all, flowers always find a way to grow in a forest that has been decimated by fire. We love to celebrate starting over in this country. We talk about the Great Depression and how our country came back stronger. Our most prized heroes have always been the individuals who have overcome impossible obstacles to reinvent themselves and their current situation. Why is America obsessed with the Apocalypse? Ironically, we may all have a deep desire to start over, to begin each day as if it were our first, not our last. Don’t we always want that second chance and that opportunity to try again? Perhaps the obsession with the Apocalypse is not about endings at all. Perhaps it is, in fact, about beginnings.

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There was once a time when looking for sex meant more than just buying a girl a few beers or grinding up on that kinda-cute guy at the club. The popular notion of a relationship has essentially boiled down to the person you’re willing to call after a one-nighter, or makes you want one after a $20 date night.

What’s happened to the having sex because you’ve been swept away, not being swept away by the sex?

Deep to its core, sex is a connection between two people. Lately, the only thing people seem to care about is the physical connection. Glorified celebs like those of the Jersey Shore or the latest Top 40 rapper can’t stop talking about the trophy they snagged and how amazing it was; these people, who can’t stand living their own lives without a drink in their hand.

Should we really be basing our ideas on sex from them?

Sex isn’t just a physical connection, it’s an emotional one. Even those people who don’t give a rat’sass about love will tell you that sex makes them feel something; whether it’s powerful, accepted, loved or cared for. That’s what people really want out of sex, is to feel something good beyond that stimulation. The one-nighter is means to be the band-aid, an adrenaline shot to a broken heart, not the standard that people should shoot for when they go out to have fun.

Sex, good sex, needs the romance. It needs someone who is willing to put in the time to discover your secret pleasures, not someone who expects to just satisfy themselves. Good sex is never had with the girl you just met. It’s had on the third date after the blush in her cheeks from the roses you just gave her is at it’s reddest. It’s with the guy who lit the dozen candles that he’d bought just for tonight as you follow a trail of rose petals to a beautifully prepared palace just for you.

The magic that exists when you charm someone that you really want to connect with shouldn’t only exist in Disney movies. The passion that goes into making love to someone whose name you don’t have to strain to remember is impossible to compare to a forgotten night at the Motel 6. Even the Casanovas out there must admit that their best-remembered experiences aren’t limited to mere hours, but were weeks if not months long.

It’s not that a one-night stand isn’t good, people just need to see that a one-nighter is nothing compared to the kind of sex between two people who are emotionally connected. Sex is good because it isn’t easy to get, just like everything else in the world that’s worth working for.

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by Aaron Washington TSV Social Media Editor

Many Cost Saving Resources are Right Here What is the definition of being financially responsible?

Is it saving money every chance you get? Is it putting money away for the future? Or, is it not spend-

ing money at all? The answer to this question is a complicated one, especially considering we live in complicated times. Finances have become a hot topic among adults in today’s world. Gone are the days of financial security among those with steady jobs and families to take care of. The economic downturn completely changed the complexity of financial responsibility, which is still changing today. But who seems to suffer most from this change?

That would be students.

Congresswoman Jackie Speier recently spoke to a packed house inside the Skyline College Theater.

During her speech, Congresswoman Speier discussed various top-

ics to students including business ethics. But one sentence from her speech sparked the largest reaction amongst the crowd. “When I was taking classes at Hastings College of Law, classes were $70 per unit.” This staggering statement put the large rise in school fees into its proper perspective.

The cost for classes continues to rise every year, causing students to go to extra lengths to make ends meet. Whether it’s working more hours at work, cutting back on spending, or getting another job, students are working harder than ever to afford the ability to get an education. But there must be a way for Skyline students to save money

in a easy way. Well that is the reason for this section of The Skyline View, to show you how to save money around your own campus.

Among the items discussed will be the opportunities to save money by using the equipment in our gymnasium rather than spending money on gym memberships, using financial counselors in the Sparkpoint Center, and resources offered in the Health Center.

While these options may seem as if they may not be significat towards helping students financially, don't assume too quickly. Saving money is easier than some may lead you to believe. Small cuts in spending here and there pay off in the

end. Major overhauls in spending are also helpful, but smaller cuts are won't cause a major change in your lifestyle.

The overall message of this section is to increase awareness of opportunities to save money on campus, which will go a long way towards becoming financially responsible. So do not overlook this section, because the key to your financial responsibility may be in here somewhere.

Saving Money With Psychological Services

by Vincent Biancalana TSV Copy Editor

Psychological services at Skyline can save money for anyone uninsured Feeling a little overwhelmed? Skyline College has the resources you need in Psychological Services, and is free to all enrolled Skyline students.

Every single person has low points when they feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, grief or drug use concerns, Skyline will help you. The counselors there help at least 100 students a semester. Even if they cannot give you the help you need, they will direct you toward help while keeping in mind your health care plan.

These services are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Friday, and even give drop-in counseling services at noon. The psych counseling office is located in bldg. 2 in room 209, at the back of the counseling department near the Health Center.

Therapy sessions last about 45 minutes and you can go as many times as you need for them to give you the help you need.

Crisis counseling is available as well.

“The average cost for a psychotherapy session in San Mateo County right now runs between $120-175 an hour. Now that’s without insurance. Now, if you have insurance, it might be a $10 copay or a $15 copay; something like that,” psychological services counselor Beverly Muse said.

Free help can be hard to come by, and you’re already paying for this help when you pay tuition. This can be an immensely valuable resource for anyone who isn’t covered under insurance. They can also show those who have never sought help where to go first and how to cope.

These counselors are also very experienced with helping college-age people who are feeling stress. Failed a test and got a lump in your throat? They can help you.

Do you feel in danger at home? They can help you and no one has to know, even if you have no money. This means no tedious forms or excuses not to go.

Muse and Elizabeth Llamas both see 60 students a semester and are licensed mental health professionals. Just like at any doctor’s office, both are legally obligated to confidentiality unless a student poses a serious risk to themselves or others. They aren’t the stuffy inquisitors some dread in therapy as well; they’re kind, ready to listen and to extend a hand.

The counselors have plenty of resources if you feel awkward talking face-to-face as well. Hotlines such as 800-273-TALK are available for any student in crisis, even in the wee hours of the night.

Psychological services aren’t just for “crazy” people; the counselors will help you through anything from relationship problems or even changes in sleep patterns. They will listen to any of your problems and can provide insight when you need it most. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, there’s no need to lose hope when help is an appointment away “We can talk about any issue. The only thing we don’t work on is what school you’re going to transfer to,” Muse said.

Saving Money at the Learning Center

by WIll Nacouzi TSV Online Editor

Learning Center tutoring: free and available If you’re spending money to hire a private tutor, then clearly you’re doing it wrong. It seems that you’ve never heard of the Learning Center right here on campus in building five on the ground floor.

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Saving Money in the Fitness Department

It always feels good when you can save money as a student. The feeling is even better when you can save money, learn a sport and get fit all at the same time.

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ing in Math, Science and English. It is much cheaper than hiring a private tutor, who may charge you for something as short as a two-hour session.

This is a massive help compared to actually handing over money to a private tutor: money that can easily go elsewhere, especially if you’re a student spending money to rent a place, to buy books or on other things you might need.

Most private tutors charge rates depends on the educational level that they are tutoring and the level of education of the tutor. These prices range from the low $15 per hour that you might find on flyers around campus, to even the $55 per hour rates that websites like professionaltutors.com charge. Some quick math leads to

Hour Fitness, or are paying for private golf or tennis lessons. Guess what? You are most likely not taking advantage of some of the great fitness/sports courses Skyline College offers its students.

Skyline College offers a wide array of fitness classes to students that go the school. The nice thing about the fitness classes we have at Skyline is most of them are one unit each. This means at $46 a unit you could potentially be saving loads of money.

For example in the Fall 2013 semester there will be a tennis class offered on Monday and Wednesday for roughly a little over one hour each day.

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Saving Money With the Automotive Department

by Rich Estrada TSV Editor in Chief

You auto-know ways to save money Ever feel the burden of being a college student with the responsibility of car ownership? You are not alone. And as we all know, cars are not cheap. The parking lots around campus indicate that the majority

of students drive to class everyday.

Unfortunately, parking fees aren’t the only expense associated with the luxury of driving to school.

Insurance, registration and rising gas prices can make the freedom feel more like a burden.

For the savvy drivers out there however, there is a way to save a few bucks by learning how to keep their cars in top shape; or better yet, have an aspiring auto-specialist do it for you. Skyline College’s Auto-Tech programs can provide students with conceptual and practical training on how to perform routine maintenance on their vehicles, potentially saving them thousands over the course of their vehicle’s lifetime.

Although the Auto-Tech program may not be for everyone, the program does offer some vehicle services at a discount to the Skyline community. Students and faculty can save on car parts and materials without labor costs, which can equate to the bulk of the charges at traditional auto-service garages, “Maintaining your own car these days is getting harder and harder and sometimes not realistic for the car owner to perform by themselves,” said program instructor Thomas Broxholm. “All work is inspected by the instructor before it is released to the customer,” ensuring that all work performed on the vehicle would be up to the stan-

dards of a specialist.

For students that are interested in maximizing the amount they can save, the program welcomes students of all skill levels. The entire Automotive-Technology department at Skyline has contextualized the curriculum toward a career in the automotive field for students interested in pursuing a certificate or degree. Instructors even allow for students to work on their own cars.

“We encourage our students to bring in their own cars to work on,” said Filipp Gleyzer, Business and Automotive professor. “Although Skyline College has a fleet of 95 cars available to work on, we want our students to be able to maintain their

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own vehicles.”

Most students are unaware of the extended services of the program offers. This little-known Skyline perk can even be a small peace of mind for those that choose to allow fellow-students to learn on their cars.”I look at finding a garage like finding a hairdresser,” Skyline student Min Tan said. “You want to go to someone you feel comfortable with. Some people may feel comfort knowing they’re not getting ripped off.”

Saving Money at the Health Center

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The Learning Center has three types of tutoring available for students here on campus: peer tutors, graduate tutor, and campus teachers. The differences between the three are: a peer tutor is a fellow student who is recommended to tutor by a teacher, a graduate tutor is someone who has graduated or is teaching currently, and a campus teacher is a professor here

on campus taking the time to tutor students.

“Like I said, a lot of students that can actually be free and I think that is a great way to take advantage of [tutoring] and not come up with a lot of money and not all schools have that or have it available,” Project Director Reed said.

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nis class on Monday and Wednesday would mean you get around 36 one hour lessons throughout the semester, in a class with other students for around $46. As apposed to taking 36 private lessons at say $60 which is around what Fitzgerald would charge for one hour of private lessons. Added up you would be paying around $2,160 for private lessons. Taking the tennis class at Skyline instead of taking private lessons garners some serious savings for students.

For those students who have gym memberships at say 24 Hour Fitness, the normal monthly rate is around $24.99 a month. Next Fall’s semester at Skyline College is around roughly five months. A five months membership to 24 Hour Fitness would cost

around $124.95. But taking a Monday, Wednesday, Friday Body Conditioning class, and a Tuesday, Thursday yoga class which are both one unit each would cost you $92. You are saving around $32 dollars and if you have any other classes at Skyline on those days you are saving on the commute, because the place you workout would also be the location of your school.

Taking fitness classes at Skyline instead of private lessons or gym memberships is one of many great ways to save money as a student. Go get your sweatpants and headband ready, because the Summer and Fall semester are right around the corner.

prescription writing abilities and can see patients on our own, diagnose, treat, and do minor procedures.”

by Michelle Kelly TSV Blog Editor

Use Skyline’s resources to stay healthy on the cheap Every semester students pay a fee of $19 for their Health Center privileges.

Most people on campus don’t utilize the resources available to them through this student service. Health insurance is expensive and usually not a cost that college students are able to account for in their usual budgets.

“I can do exams, lab draws, vaccines, [dispense] prescriptions and birth control as well as [perform] some testing for sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, or for pregnancy,” Said Theresa Sofarelli, medical professional in the health center.

The on-campus clinic is located in bldg 2 room 2-209 where it’s hidden in the far left corner of the hallway. It offers free and low cost services, including being seen by the trained staff, prescriptions, and lab tests. Without insurance, these appointments can cost hundreds of dollars. Skyline is able to supply students with the health options they need for a fraction of the cost.

“I’m a [physician assistant] …a mid-level provider with a master’s degree,” said Sofarelli. “We are trained by medical doctors under the medical model. We’ve got very similar training to an MD but in a condensed form. We’ve got

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Students can be evaluated for free and a physical exam is $30 at the health center which, if you are without insurance, could be hundreds less than you would have to pay out of pocket. Prescriptions are also subsidized, an example being that they offer birth control pills for $15 and if purchased elsewhere they can run for at least twice or even three times as much.

“Immunizations that are offered here are a third to what is offered at other places,” said Sofarelli. “Labs are … probably 100 times cheaper than you would get at a primary health care provider. For example, let’s say [someone needed] a thyroid test, we can do that for $10, whereas in a private office you could pay the price of up to 100 or 200 dollars.”

Planned Parenthood operates in the clinic on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. They provide STD testing for males and females, birth control options, and well woman exams among other services.

Their resources are vital on campus since a loss of a local planned parenthood in the Skyline College vicinity. The office runs out of San Jose and they travel to provide these amenities to students here.

These services are available to any registered student who has paid the health center fee, however the majority of students aren’t taking advantage of it.

Compared to out-of-pocket fees, the low cost healthcare provided here could save individual students hundreds of dollars.

Not only that, but if the people in need of health care can receive it in without fear of going broke, a lot of students could be in better states of mind and of health.

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Amami Sushi sets the bar high as local hot spot

Alan Li putting his finishing touches on one of his well-made dishes.

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Amami Sushi 1789 El Camino Real San Bruno, CA 94066 Good sushi is always hard to find because it is an art form in its own right. There are many things to consider when eating sushi. Is the rice too bland? Is the fish not fresh? Are the portions too small? But I think I may have found just the place for all those picky eaters.

Amami Sushi is located on El Camino in Millbrae and is open from 5 p.m. until midnight. The first time I went was just on a whim while looking for a place to eat on Yelp, but I was not disappointed.

Their owner and sushi chef, Alan Li, has been training in his trade for 10 years now and the food he served me proved it.

“I enjoy watching people eat my food, and seeing them smile,” said Alan.

Amami is the spot to go to for sushi because the cuts Alan gives you are fresh; in fact, you can occasionally see him cutting up the very fish he serves you, no frozen fish here.

I went around at around 9 p.m., which is when the restaurant is at its busiest. My party and I, which consisted of five people, were lucky enough to be seated without having to wait as we chose to sit at the bar whereas the other parties eagerly awaited a table.

I figured I would let my meal be up to Alan, so I ordered his omakase for $30. Omakase is Japanese for “I’ll leave it to you,” leaving your meal to the chef. Alan’s omakase plate always consists of 10 pieces of nigiri (cuts of sashimi over a small ball of sushi rice) of his choice.

Watching Alan prepare my meal is like being given a dinner and a show; he prepares every piece of sashimi before artfully placing them on your plate.

The plate looked so delicious, it almost entirely distracted me from

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listening to him explain what I was eating. The plate consisted of Norwegian salmon, Scottish salmon, ocean trout, seared o-toro, kuro-dai, uni, o-toro, and three other pieces (I was staring at my food too much to write down the other two).

I started with the uni, which turned out to be the highlight of my meal and worked my way down the rows of nigiri. Uni is sea urchin and is considered to be a delicacy in many parts of the world. The uni had a melt-in-your-mouth feeling as you put it on your tongue, and tastes nothing shorter than amazing. The amount of uni you get is more than you would normally receive at other restaurants.

What was a big plus for me was their wasabi is homemade and not powder-based. I usually steer clear of wasabi in any restaurant I go to. The cheap stuff really hurts the flavor of the fish, but Alan’s wasabi tasted spicy without being overwhelming. It did not need to be diluted in soy sauce; it tasted good

all on its own.

The different cuts of salmon all had distinct flavors to them. I had the Norwegian salmon first, as it is leaner and less fatty than the Scottish salmon. It had a silky texture that just made me not want to chew it (in a good way). Scottish salmon is arguable the best kind of salmon you could ever taste and is always hard to find. I am glad I got to taste it.

The seared o-toro nigiri was the last piece I ate because it looked to be the fattiest. The piece was topped with a bit of Alan’s homemade wasabi just looked amazing. The cut of fish was seared right in front of me with a blow torch, watching as the cut of sashimi was glazed.

The piece of o-toro and had a really strong, juicy flavor to it, but did not overwhelm my taste buds. It got to the point where I just didn’t want to let the piece of fish be swallowed to keep tasting it. Although this was not the highlight of my meal, it was definitely close, because it was the perfect cut of fish to end my dinner.

For dessert, I tried Alan’s sorbet, which was made with sake and strawberries. The sorbet was nicely plated in a large spoon which saves you the trouble of picking at it yourself. The sake gave it a nice smell and as I tasted the sorbet,

its taste was not overwhelmed by the sake and had the sweet taste of strawberries.

A few recommendations: make sure to eat at the bar if you plan to order nigiri or sashimi and ask Alan what he recommends for the day; the chef knows his fish better than anyone and if he recognizes your face, he’ll give you something according to what he thinks you may like.

Make friendly conversation with your chef, Alan is always eager to talk to those who sit and eat at the bar, and is a pleasure to talk to as he is nothing shorter than humble and an all-around nice person.

When eating raw fish, it is usually best to start with the less fatty cuts first and work your way to the fattier ones as the flavor tends linger and disturb the flavors of whatever food follows it.

I personally recommend ordering Alan’s omakase, you will not be disappointed in the pieces of nigiri he stacks on your plate. The cuts he gives you are also really big compared to what you would normally find, but if you have a smaller mouth, Alan would be more than happy to give you smaller portions Amami is usually busy until an hour or two from closing, so big parties should plan accordingly and think about making a reservation.

Alan’s Omakase plate: 10 pieces of the nigiri of his choice, he’ll never steer you wrong.

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What’s Appropriate? How to Talk to Children about Disasters

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Sandy Hook Elementary. The Boston Marathon. Hurricane Sandy.

Whether natural disasters or acts of terrorism, these horrific events have been told and re-told within the

constant news cycle. Being an adult and trying to take all of the distressing news in is difficult enough, but for a child it could be life-shattering.

The child in your life, be it son, daughter, cousin, niece, nephew, will need your help.

The first step you should take in order to help the child in your life is to scale down all of the information for them to take in. Keep everything age appropriate, meaning don’t give them information they cannot understand. For younger children, tell them generally what happened (not graphically), for older children give them more details, but not graphic ones.

Secondly, you want to limit their screen time, meaning turn off the media that they can see. You may want to see what the newest information is, but while that news comes in, older information is being replayed on the constant news cycle.

Sylvia Ford, Early Childhood Education professor at Skyline told me about her opinion of news images and children.

“They don’t benefit from graphic images,” Ford said We still see these images because according to her, “blood sells.” After a traumatic event, children will knowingly be out of their routine. It is the family’s job to make sure we are able to protect and help our loved ones process at this time. Depending on the severity of the disaster, parents should alter their routine in order to adjust them to what has happened. It may be best for an immediate family member to spend extra time with them.

Parents and family should not feel completely alone with their issues around this subject. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has specific instructions on how to explain disasters to children. Children benefit from physical comfort, and comfort around them. Comfort is extremely important at this point in time.

Adjunct faculty and Early Childhood Education Professor Shawna Whitney told me families need to

plan for a disaster in the same way as you would an emergency. This includes making a plan, have a kit filled with comforting items (favorite toy, fuzzy pajamas, etc.). Adults being prepared will help the children as best as possible.

Helping your children can often be a therapeutic without having to have a long discussion. Sometimes the most effective thing to do for children is to escape what has immediately happened.

“Getting them involved in an activity that’s a little bit distracting right after, when they might be particularly fearful,” Early Childhood Education Program Supervisor Cece Rebele said. “Use things like puppets and books that might explain it at their level of understanding.”

Dynamics within an area often change after a disaster. This includes all of the helpers that come out to aid those in need such as firefighters, police officers, Red Cross volunteers, etc. Make sure to discuss who these people are and what jobs they do.

Let your children know that these

people are always there to help them if they need it.

Having children in your family does not mean you are the parents; most of us have younger siblings, cousins, nieces, or nephews and talking to them as someone who is not their parent is important. While most parents are able to talk to them one on one, other older family members should be prepared to. Use the tips listed above and speak to the parents if you feel the child may need more answers.

“Books with disasters in them that way she could be more aware of what might happen,” sophomore Brittney Jacobs said about talking with her four-year-old sister about a disaster.

Your child in life wants to be reassured that they’re going to be alright, and that even though bad things happen we still go on with our lives. If your child doesn’t respond to verbal communication, don’t get discouraged. Ask them to use puppets, books, or even a song to communicate what they feel.

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Tips on how to get through a breakup

by Clarice Crisostomo special to tsv

The biggest tub of ice cream.

Chocolate. A box of tissues. “The Notebook” on DVD. Now that’s the ultimate package for the first step of getting over a break up. No matter how hard you try and prepare yourself for moments like these, it still hurts. It will hurt, the pain will linger in your heart and you’ll feel as if it is the end of the world. We get it. There is nothing else to do, but to move on. Here are some steps to walk you through the process.

Tip 1: Embrace your emotions You’re angry, sad, confused, so just let it out. Grab that tissue box and just let out all the emotions that you are feeling. Cry alone or even call a friend, watch “The Notebook” and cry together. You’ll feel much better once you’ve used a couple of boxes of tissues. You’re just one step closer to being your old self again.

Tip 2: Block him on all social media If you check his social media, you’re only hurting yourself and you’re just asking to see things that you know will hurt you. You’re at a point where you might over analyze unnecessary things. Jackie Flores, a recent heartbreakee said,” I realized when I still was his friend on Facebook, I was constantly checking his status and it just made me more and more miserable every single time.”

So, back away from Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Tip 3: Do not make any contact

Keep your space. That means no texts, emails, instant messaging, calls, etc. This may be hard when you are intoxicated. Try giving your phone to a friend in the beginning of the night so you are not tempted to say things you don’t mean. Change his name to “Do Not Call” to set yourself a little reminder to really think about what you are about to do.

Tip 4: Stash away memory triggers You don’t want to walk into your room and automatically think of your ex. Pack away his clothes, pictures on the wall, and the teddy bear he bought you for Valentine’s Day.

Out of sight, out of mind. Doing this allows you to focus on the present.

Tip 5: Write a letter and burn it You’re almost there. You have already avoided contacting him and even stashed away anything that triggers memories of you two. Now grab a piece of pen and paper and write whatever is on your mind. By the end of the letter, burn it. You’ll feel better and maybe even have some closure with that.

Tip 6: Find happiness in other areas in your life He shouldn’t be your only happiness that was occurring in your life.

Go out and hang out with family and

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friends, make a spontaneous trip to a place where you’ve always longed to go, or take a class that you were always curious about. Do whatever makes you realize that past relationship was only a part of your life and not all of it.

Tip 7: Socialize with friends Being with your friends and around people that love you will definitely help you out during this tough time. Of course they don’t want to see you moping around and they’ll put out an extra effort to make sure you aren’t down in the dumps.

Doing this will help you get back up on your two feet again.

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Tip 8: Find a new hobby When you keep your mind occupied and active, you won’t even remember your ex’s name. Use this time to go out for a run or take a boxing class! Jasmine Tolentino, a student at Skyline College said, ”Whenever I just need to get away from it all, I run. I put my headphones on, let the music take me away and run until I can’t run any longer. I don’t really have a destination, I just go.” So get up and keep it moving! You might just fall in love with a future hobby.

Tip 9: Keep your dignity Most of the time we blame our ego on this particular situation. It is definitely normal to feel rejected or not good enough. Try and just refocus your thoughts about yourself and realize you are an amazing person. Don’t put yourself down.

Know your worth.

Tip 10: Turn that negative into a positive Of course you’re more prone to think negatively after a break up. That is natural. But this is the point where you have to train your thoughts and change that negative thinking to positive thinking. Adapt the way you think and you’re standing on your own two feet ready to live life on your own.

Broken hearts heal overtime and there’s no real way to avoid or prepare for it. You’ll cry, you’ll bury your face in your pillow and want to hide from the world, but with these ten tips, you’ll be able to get back standing on your own two feet and face the world head on.

Drif ting, the ar t of going sideways in style

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Skyline student Jose Flores recalls the night he was pulled over blocks away from his house.

The police officer asked for and jotted down Flores’ information and inquired about his white 1991 Nissan 240SX. Surprisingly, he then asks him if he drifts.

“Yes, but at the track,” Flores said.

Before returning to his duties, the officer returns Flores’ belongings and admits he only wanted to take a closer look at the car since he had always admired them.

Drifting has long been recognized as an art form rather than a

sport because of its individuality.

“Drifting is the art of going sideways,” said Flores.

Unlike traditional American racing standards, the purpose of drifting is to be able to control a car at high speeds in a seemingly uncontrollable and chaotic sideways state through a complex, serpentine track.

“It’s a combination of driver skill and horsepower,” said Dave Dyssegard, an automotive instructor at Westmoor High.

The skills acquired from drifting go beyond the tracks. The complexity of the technique teaches a driver to be more aware and greatly impact daily driving.

“There’s been many times that I was able to avoid an accident,” said

Flores. “I feel like I’m more aware and have quicker reflexes if the car were to lose control.”

Tires screech and smoke clouds the tracks as racers simultaneously drift inches away from each other.

Drift cars aren’t typical, charming cars; they are made to be abused.

This is the nature of the beast.

“The best part is drifting with your friends door to door, scratching the cars, and knocking bumpers off,” said Flores.

The 22-year-old has been exposed to the automotive world his entire life. At 18, Flores bought his first car, a 1991 Nissan 240SX. He has gained valuable on-the-job training at Limitless Motorsports in San Bruno. As a frequent drift event participant, Flores has earned recognition and multiple trophies.

He hopes to go pro by the end of next year and participate in rally and circuit racing as well.

Native to Japan, drifting began as a racing technique popularized by Kunimitsu Takahashi in the 1970s and was gradually polished into an organized underground activity

by Keiichi Tsuchiya, known as the “Drift King,” in the 1980s. The popularity of the sport spread all over the country and quickly became a popular illegal pastime in the racing community. It was taken to the mountain passes, known in Japanese as “touge,” and was established as a new way of racing.

“As long as it’s controlled and in a sanctioned environment, it’s great,” said Dyssegard.

Some believe that illegal drifting and street racing are inevitable and even necessary to the learning experience. Nonetheless, it has caused problems. Not so long ago, a group of illegal drifters blocked off an Oakland freeway to perform.

“The drifters on the freeway awhile back, that’s not what drifting is,” said Flores.

“It seems nowadays people are starting to push the street drifting level a bit too much.”

It’s no question that illegal drifting and racing happen everywhere and at any given time. Parking lots, which can be considered essential to the growth of American drifting, have contributed highly to the popularity of illegal motorsport activities.

The popularity of the sport has spread all over Asia, Europe, Australia, and more recently, the United States. Professional drift in Japan is referred to as the D1 Grand Prix and was launched in October 2000 in Fukushima, Japan. In 2003, the D1 Grand Prix eventually made its way into the United States with its first overseas event at Irwindale Speedway in Los Angeles.

Further separating itself from racing norms, drift competitions are events judged based online, angle, speed, and style. In drifting, it is not about who finishes first but how well

the drift is executed.

“Drifting is done more on style that speed,” said Dyssegard.

Although the United States is not yet considered up to par with Japan, an American professional drift competition called Formula Drift, is rapidly gaining spectators.

Even more so popularized and glorified by the media, shows such as “Initial D” and the 2006 movie “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” have contributed to the motorsport’s ever growing fame. Video games such as “Need for Speed” and “Forza” have helped attract younger enthusiasts. The appeal of the sport has gone beyond its uniqueness and individuality. For most, it is a sense of belonging and escape.

“It’s a passion that doesn’t seem to die,” said Flores. “Once you start, you’re hooked.”

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“Iron Man 3”: Tony Stark’s time to shine

by Nick Major

TSV Special Projects Editor

Iron Man 3 stressed the importance of the man inside the iron suit.

The movie picks up after the events of last year’s “The Avengers” with a Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) shaken by the realization that he’s almost lost more than just his life, but also his love, Pepper (Gywneth Paltrow). This personal weakness humanizes the normally cocky Stark and makes him feel similar to a war veteran fresh from the front line.

Although this detracts from the character that many have fallen in love with, it also finally puts into perspective that this hero isn’t an invincible dynamo that always has an answer to everything. We see him suffer and panic, which makes his later desperation that more more believable.

We are also introduced to a new villain called the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley). He isn’t what he seems, but he immediately takes advantage of our hero’s weakness.

He attacks Stark’s home, and severely cripples the Iron Man suit and destroys his technology. Tony must then handle the onslaught of The Mandarin’s biological weapons

Tony Stark lies in defeat after the attack by the Mandarin without the use of his technolopersonality goes from entertaingy. ing to serious. Robert Downey Jr. This is Tony’s time to shine, and still brings his eccentric wit to the shine he does. He shows us that he character of Tony Stark, but he’s is a genius on the inside, still able definitely buckled down and is to do the duties of Iron Man withshowing his serious side. The world out a metal mask to hide behind. of Iron Man has always showed He breaks into The Mandarin’s that you cannot have a future withhouse using nothing but materials out a past, and Tony’s cockiness bought from Home Depot. He also hides his inner concerns. goes fist-to-fist with superhuman In the end, the struggle really foes that would be challenging comes down to Tony choosing even with his suit. between his life, which is the Iron This doesn’t mean that Tony’s Man suit, or his love, Virginia

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“The Front Line” is a war movie that entertains An intense war drama from start to finish

by Will Nacouzi

TSV Online Editor

The Korean war movie ‘The Front Line’ presents an interesting mix of characters and focuses on the closing days of the Korean war and impact it has on each of them as the movie progress.

It opens with the talks between both sides, showing that the negotiations aren’t going anywhere, mirroring real life where it took two years of negotiations before a ceasefire treaty was finally agreed on bringing the war to an end and the creation of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that still exist to this day dividing both the North and South.

We’re introduced to main character Lt. Kang Eun-Pyo, a counter-

intelligence agent of the Defense Security Command, who tires of the drawn-out nature of the war, despite two years of negotiations.

The characters of the movie are fascinating and are by far the strongest aspect of the movie. This is shown best in the interaction between the array of characters in the movie, regardless if they are from the north or south, from North Korean sniper Cha TaeKyung (played by Kim Ok-Vin) to the shell-shocked temporary Cmdr. Nam Sung-Sik (played by Lee Da-Wit).

This serves to remind us that they are humans regardless of the side that they are on. This is best demonstrated by the contrast between the two main characters formal students Kim Soo-Hyuk

North Korean sniper Cha Tae-Kyung (played

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and Kang Eun-Pyo , who were friends before they were separated earlier in the war and how each of them have changed since then.

Kim is no longer a terrified student but a battle-hardened veteran of the battlefield and focuses only on his two goals of keeping the man under his command and himself alive.

This is in contrast to Kang, who despite combat experience finds his time in the rear away from the fighting as a counterintelligence agent has left him soft and unaccostomed to the horrors of the battlefield. However, it also left him with a more humane outlook in regards to the battlefield, despite it horrors.

This contrast between both lead characters is what drives the story, with the back drop of the Korean war in the background, and the inclusion of character that only illustrates that despite the horrors of war, the soldiers who fight are still human and as such not only suffer but also have loved ones and their own hopes and dreams that they look forward to at the end of their fight.

In all, ‘The Front Lines’ is a thought-provoking movie that really makes you care about the characters while at the same getting you to think about war. So if you’re interested in finding out and enjoying the movie, it’s available on Netflix.

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Potts. After she is kidnapped by The Mandarin, Tony must get in gear to use what he has to save her.

Eventually we see that Iron Man 3 re-establishes what exactly makes the Iron Man. The second movie had villains trying to replicate his suit, where as this movie shows that the core of Iron Man cannot be replicated. It’s not just the suit that gives him the power, but the man that knows how to use it.

Scan the QR code below to watch a trailer of the film “Iron Man 3”

Bravest Warriors delivers some laughs and kills some time

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The main cast of YouTube series from left to right Chris, Danny, Beth, Wallow, and Catbug.

by Josh Collier

TSV Opinions Editor

From the creator of Adventure Time comes the first season of the YouTube cartoon web-series Bravest Warriors. This show will leave you perplexed, but definitely wanting to see more.

The plot of Bravest Warriors is essentially about four teenagers who are heroes-for-hire. They use emotional power to save different galaxies in many odd adventures, where they meet many crazy and sometimes adorable creatures.

Each episode of the show only runs for around five to seven minutes with eleven episodes, the first season all together is only about one hour long. This can easily be finished in one sitting. Don’t let the short run time of this show discourage you; there is no shortage of story or funny lines in this cartoon.

Each episode seems to reveal a little more of some of the characters without ever being too serious. The flow of the show feels episodic. At the beginning of each episod,e the viewer is dropped into a scene that

is already in progress. Nonetheless the show still manages to For those who are skeptical about giving this a chance, but love Adventure time. Bravest Warriors has a few things in common with its brother show. For starters, the art style is fairly similar. Both have their own terminology, which always feel natural. I’ve actually incorporated some of the terminology into my vocabulary without even realizing it myself.

Bravest Warriors also features one of the cutest creatures in the cartoon universe. A favorite creature is the adorable half-cat half-bug appropriately named Catbug. The character has become a fan favorite and for a good reason. He steals every scene he is in. The bugger shows up at random times in the show, but every time you hear his cheerful little voice, you can’t but help smile.

He’s voiced by Sam Lavagnino, a sixyear-old boy, which is probably one of the reasons why the character is so adorable. Every line is sounds like it is genuinely coming from a sporadic kid, from which it actually is.

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Skyline student’s music featured in puzzle game

Indie game will remind you of the arcade

Price: Free Platform: iOS & Android

by Vince Biancalana

TSV Chief Copy Editor

Looking for a quick fix on entertainment in between classes (or during, for you hooligans)? Steam Puzzle will keep you entertained and addicted with 9 different modes of play and a comfortable amount of difficulty. Steam Puzzle also features music composed by Skyline student, Vincent Iannone.

Steam Puzzle has movable components which must be rotated to make groups of four in order to clear the screen. This is similar to popular games such as Bejeweled, but Steam Puzzle features a steam-punk theme and even a story arc featuring Doctor Calgory, a spelunker and scientist, and his assistant talking rat, Stimkin.

The game itself is simple, but has variable speeds and rules to

alter the experience and difficulty. The starting mode limits your number of rotations but rewards extra rotations for clearing components. Other modes include timed runs without rotation limits, games with "bombed" components which must be eliminated quickly and even a game mode that forces components to be rotated in hexagons rather than squares.

The "Lab" area of the game lets you pick puzzle types and shoot for high scores. This provides a perfect little distraction for idle time, as the games can be short or long depending on the rules you select.

Another area of the game called "Quest" lets players follow Doctor Calgory into a temple of treasures, where he must use components to decipher tablets that lead to artifacts. These games feature puzzle types chosen at random and are very challenging.

A third area called "Steam Meditation" lets players rotate freely without any rules, restrictions or end. Just keep playing and see how high you can get your score. This also allows practice time to learn how to move components around the board quickly or carefully, depending which you need more help with.

The music in Steam Puzzle has a steam-punk feel and features sounds of clocks and gears, harpsichord, piano, and violin. The recurring theme of the music is a fun combination of mellow and happy

that will soothe you and make you bob your head while you play.

There are no in-app purchases at all; no annoying virtual coins have to be bought for full enjoyment. This is a refreshing contrast to similar games like Candy Crush Saga that interrupt the flow of the game by pestering users for money so they can keep playing.

Steam Puzzle is much more than I expected from a free game and will let you play casually without begging for your credit card.

by Vince Biancalana

TSV Chief Copy Editor

Dead Pixels is a rogue-like side-scrolling shooter. You are one of the last survivors of the apocalypse brought on by a toxic waste spill that makes the dead walk.

Dead Pixels features incredibly simple, yet intuitive controls.

Characters are able to shoot left or right depending on which button they press and come equipped with grenades, health packs, flares and other zombie-murdering paraphernalia. You must fight across 20 ghoul-infested streets, while looting houses and buying and selling from various stores.

This game is also co-op play compatible, allowing two players to fight the hordes together. This actually makes the game harder in some ways, as ammo conservation can be difficult.

Different kinds of guns are available, and most require ammunition. Sniper rifles penetrate zombies in a straight line. Pistols do high damage, but to only one zombie at a time. If you’re lucky, you can chance upon weirder weapons like Tesla cannons,

flamethrowers, crossbows and stun guns. This variability lets you divvy resources amongst players.

This game is so simple that anyone can pick it up and play. Blood and gore can be turned off or even changed to be multi-colored if you beat the game (Think Paintball mode from Goldeneye; there’s even a big-head cheat).

The music is hilarious and very catchy, and works well with the game’s 8-bit look.

Speaking of, the graphics are almost cute because of the 8-bit style. This contrasts well with the screams of anguish you and your friend will make when a group of zombies rushes you. The enemies look different depending on their characteristics, and many even shoot back green acidic goo from their mouths.

Balancing ammunition and health/risk can be incredibly challenging. Thankfully, even the close quarters attack provided fun through button mashing.

There are four different scenarios with different storylines. There are even survival and time attack modes that will push your skill to the limit.

Platform: Steam, Humble Bundle, Amazon and Xbox Live Marketplace

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The calibration game mode balances hot and cold pieces for added challenge.

Killing zombies with the shotgun is much fun

Music

2013 Summer Hit Songs

by Reynaldo Garcia TSV Sports Editor

“Can’t Hold Us” Macklemore and Ray Lewis feat.

Ray Dalton

The current #1 song in the U.S. is sure to be thumping on the radio and on people’s iPod all throughout summer.

“Just Give Me A Reason” P!nk feat. Nate Ruess (from fun.)

The belting P!ink goes back and forth with Nate Ruess in a duet about a relationship that seems to be on rocks.

“#Beautiful” Mariah Carey feat. Miguel

Mariah Carey returns to pop dominance, teaming up with Miguel on a record where both singers showcase their soothing vocals.

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It won’t be long now Why don’t blind people go skydiving?

Why did the tomato blush?

What did one wall say to the other?

How is algebra like a relationship?

We’ll show you how.

‘Cuz it caught the salad dressing

Because you’ll look at your X and wonder Y

What do you call a nosy pepper?

Jalapeno business

It scares the bejesus out of the service dogs Lets meet up in the corner

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They kept dropping their trunks What did the monkey say when his tail got caught in the revolving door?

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The sports season has concluded at Skyline College.

The Skyline View would like FITN 106 : Varsity Conditioning. FITN 112 : Cross Training to congratulate all the athletes FITN 205 : Weight Conditioning. FITN 301 : Spinning for their year of hard work at FITN 334 : Yoga. FITN 335 : Pilates. their respective sport. Have a great summer!

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Skyline’s Anna Nguyen falls in CCCAA Championship Finals Loss ends impressive run to Finals

He’ll be graduating in 2016. His future is in psychology, with a Ph.D. and eventually run a private practice.

Even now that he is in college, and with that the busy college life, he still loves sports. “I still play,” says Forrest. “I… participate in intramural sports. I still play baseball, basketball and soccer.”

by Reynaldo Garcia TSV Sports Editor

The ending was one of the most dramatic endings ever for a baseball game. The play was recorded by a spectator and went viral, appearing in mediums such as The Today Show, Bleacher Report and even made it to the “Top 10 Plays” in SportsCenter!

“The video was actually recorded by the opposing pitcher’s father,” said Forrest. “And the other team took it down due to the bad publicity.”

The video had about 45,000 views before it was taken down. “I first heard of it… I was in Spanish class, with my friends, and we saw the video in the computer,” said Forrest. After the video reappeared, the view count reset to zero, so in reality the video has about over 130,000 views.

Forrest displayed quick reactions, and just as quick feet, on that close play. “It looked like I got into a pickle. It seemed that it wasn’t going to end well,” said Forrest.

But the catcher did the grave error of “lunging towards me,” adds

Anna Nguyen (right) poses for a picture with her head coach, Jan Fosberg.

Forrest. “As a catcher, you’re supposed to wait for the runner to come to you instead.”

And he should know. He did play catcher his senior year in

high school, (he was catching in the game from the video). Forrest played varsity all four years. He was a second baseman from his freshman to junior year and con-

Photo courtesy of Jan Fosberg

verted to catcher on his last year.

Forrest is now attending the University of Oregon. He is majoring in clinical psychology and a business minor in business administration.

Skyline’s #1 singles player came up short in the state championship final on Saturday, May 11.

Sophomore Anna Nguyen lost to De Anza College’s Sheung Wi “Pinky” Li in the C.C.C.A.A. Badminton Singles Championship.

Nguyen qualified into the tournament as the #3 ranked player, out of eight total players from the North Coast Conference, behind Li (#1) and Evonne Zheng (#2) from C.C.S.F. The tournament lasted from Friday, May 10 to Saturday, May 11 and took place in Pasadena, California Nguyen defeated Kim Jonatan from Fullerton College in straight sets of 21-12, 21-12. Nguyen then beat Darby Duprat in the next Nguyen continued on page 16

Q & A with: Katie Jaques Meet Drew Forrest Soccer forward looking continue school out of state Profile

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Katie Jaques, posing for a picture, has a bright future in the sport.

Screenshot by Reynaldo Garcia

by Jo Tadem, Barry Wong and Matthew Cesca Special to TSV

Question: What was your experience like with Skyline?

Answer: My freshman year was really fun. We had a good, solid team and everyone played well together.

Q: What are you looking forward to when you transfer to a four year?

A: Missouri Valley Collee. Yes I want to get out of California and experience new things and new places.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish?

A: Get my Bachelors, then Masters in Athletic Training. Also play well for my new team.

Q: What’s the difference between high school and college sports?

A: The level of play increased as I got older. Community college was more competetive than high school.

Q: Tips?

A: Set new records and make a name for yourself.

Make coaches notice you.

Star of viral video filmed at Skyline

Kevin Corsiglia Women’s soccer Head Coach Q: What was it like having Katie Jaques on the team?

A: As a freshman, Katie was a leading scorer. Sophomore year, she dealt with some injuries. She was a captain and a team leader. She’s the kind of student that we try to transfer on. Talent-wise, she can play on the next level. We did our best to try to get her to transfer out and we’re happy she found a spot.

It is the bottom of the eighth; the score is tied 1-1. Since it’s a high school baseball game, the game went into extra innings. The lead-off hitter, Drew Forrest, made it to first on a walk. He then steals second.

The next batter flew out, one out.

The pitcher throws a wild pitch, and Forrest takes advantage and steals third. The Lick-Wilmerding Tigers are

Drew Forrest shimmies and shakes off University’s catcher for the win.

by Reynaldo Garcia TSV Sports Editor

only a few feet away from downing rival University High School. On the second pitch, the batter attempts a suicide squeeze but pulls back. Forrest, already too far gone, goes for what seemed the improbable: steal home. And the ensuing play becomes a viral video legend. Forrest wiggles, tap dances, shimmies, (insert action verb here) his way home and gives the Tigers the win over their hated rivals.

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Amazing, rare play filmed in Skyline’s backyard Profile continued from page 15

round, the #1 ranked player from the Pacific Coast Conference. She beat Duprat with a score of 21-10, 21-11.

On the next day of the tournament, Nguyen faced off against Angie Ortiz from Pasadena Community College, the defending State Champion.

Ortiz eliminated Nguyen during the 2012 championship tournament. On Saturday’s match-up, Ortiz won the first set, 21-17.

During the second set, Ortiz

once led with a score of 16-7 but Nguyen mounted a comeback and outscored Ortiz 14-2 to take the set, 21-18. Nguyen won the third set with a score of 21-17 that catapulted her into the final against Li. Li had not lost a set or given up more than 11 points to any player throughout the season.

That all changed when she faced off against Nguyen.

Nguyen lost the first set against Li with close score of 21-17. Nguyen would go on to

lose the second set, 21-11, and Li was crowned champion.

Even though she lost, she was impressive during her run. She earned Finalist medal for her work. “It was the best two days of badminton I’ve seen Anna play,” said Jan Fosberg, the badminton head coach. “She made fantastic shots and never gave up. I’m very proud of her effort and her accomplishment.”

Nguyen was very good this past season. “Anna was a

very strong performer,” said Fosberg. “She dominated most of her opponents. [She] took the number two seed.

Skyline’s #1 singles player came up short in the state championship final on Saturday, May 11.

Sophomore Anna Nguyen lost Nguyen (right) poses for a picture with Sheung Wi “Pinky” Li (left), her opponent in the finals.

Photo courtesy of Jan Fosberg

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Scan the QR code to watch the video where Drew Forrest amazingly steals home

Even with loss, Nguyen battled until the very end Nguyen continued from page 16

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to De Anza College’s Sheung Wi “Pinky” Li in the C.C.C.A.A. Badminton Singles Championship.

Nguyen qualified into the tournament as the #3 ranked player, out of eight total players from the North Coast Conference, behind Li (#1) and Evonne Zheng (#2) from C.C.S.F. The tournament lasted from Friday, May 10 to Saturday, May 11 and took place in Pasadena, California Nguyen defeated Kim Jonatan from Fullerton College in straight

According to the current Blue Jays outfielder, it was his former manager’s, Bruce Bochy, decision to award him his World Series ring privately. But according to the San Jose Mercury News, it was the opposite. Bochy was willing to award him his ring out in the field, in front of current and former teammates, but a Blue Jays official told the Giants that Cabrera wished to do the ceremony privately in the tunnels instead.

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49ers and Levi’s: couldn’t be a more perfect marriage

The former Oakland Raiders linebacker informed Baltimore Ravens g.m. Ozzie Newsome that he is retiring at the very young age of 23, according to Ryan Mink of baltimoreravens.com. He was the eight player chosen overall in the 2010 N.F.L. draft.

by Reynaldo Garcia TSV Sports Editor

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Levi’s Stadium: The (future) home of your San Francisco 49ers

jeans are today. And they were hugely popular with the miners due to their durable design and the tenacity of the Levi’s salespeople.

Jason Collins: the first active athlete to come out

by Jordan Sweidan TSV Entertainment Editor

Just a few days ago the center for the Washington Wizards, Jason Collins, has come out and stated he’s gay.

He’s the first active player to do so in major American sports, and will soon be a free agent this July.

I can only imagine what has and continues to run through Collins’ mind as of now. I’d have to say that he’s got to be ready to take it all in, the positive and negative comments, the threats, and whatever else is thrown at him.

Because he’s going to be a free agent, I assume that this could be both a good and bad timing for him to come out.

Optimistically, Collins can be an inspiration for other athletes to come

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out and no longer hide the truth. On the other hand, there could still be a sense of homophobia in leagues, which could have negative impacts on Collins, and then give reason as to why other players should not follow in Collins’ footsteps.

The support for Collins has been spectacular, coming from multiple sources, including those from sports and politics. Golden State Warriors President Rick Welts who announced he was gay two years ago said, “I’m happy for him, because he’s going to be able to be the complete Jason Collins every day for the rest of his life.”

All Collins wants to do is be himself, literally and I think everyone should give him the chance, despite those that will come after him.

These two brands are San Francisco icons. Yes, it will probably take time for 49ers fan to cozy up to “Levi’s stadium” (I wonder, will it have the trademark symbol in the name as well?) Candlestick is legendary as it is decrepit. The house that Joe Montana/Jerry Rice/Steve Young built will one day be demolished, and for most, all those memories and emotions will tumble with it. But the 49ers did need a new stadium, and Levi’s Stadium, from the design pictures, looks absolutely stunning.

And with Florida denying money to the Dolphins to patch up Sun Life Stadium, the new 49ers stadium is the frontrunner to land Super Bowl L. Yeah, having a new stadium has its perks too.

The 49ers will be the envy of the league with their new digs. And with the upcoming season being the last in the ‘stick, it would be best to attend a game before it is turned to stores and what-not. But with the way the 49ers are playing and building the team, it looks like Levi’s Stadium will house many, many, MANY more Lombardi Trophies. Hey, they might even be at home for the aforementioned Super Bowl, (that would be awesome!)

The house that Colin Kaepernick built; Sounds about right doesn’t it?

The embattled wide receiver just can’t stay out of trouble. He has been arrested an amazing four time in nine days, according to Gabe Zaldivar of Bleacher Report. He has been arrainged on eight charges. Recently, his father has claimed that Young suffers from some sort of mental disorder.

Marc Gasol

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Two San Francisco icons merge as one to create perfect harmony.

Oh, too poetic for you? Simply put, the new 49ers stadium finally has a name.

Levi’s (full name Levi Strauss and Co.), the famous denim company that actually started in The City, is going to pay $220 million for 20 years for the biggest advertisement that there can be.

Of course, the 49ers got their name from the miners that congregated in San Francisco, and all over the West Coast, at the height of the Gold Rush during the mid-1800′s.

Levi Strauss also moved from the East to West, and during that time made a sort of rough draft of what

The reigning N.B.A. Defensive Player of the Year was “snubbed”, of sorts. The N.B.A. released the All-Defensive team on Monday, May 13, and the first team was devoid of Gasol. The first team consisted of Chris Paul, Tony Allen, LeBron James, Serge Ibaka and actually featured two centers in Joakim Noah and Tyson Chandler, who were tied. Mike Conley, Avery Bradley, Paul George, Tim Duncan and finally Gasol rounded up the second team.