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Student services may receive more funding $50 million increase for DSPS and EOPS programs likely for California Community Colleges

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Congresswoman Jackie Speier addressed the Skyline College community in a town hall format.

Speier speaks at Skyline Speier delivers 12 commandments for better business

by Vincent Biancalana TSV Copy Editor

Congresswoman Jackie Speier imparted wise words concerning ethics to the Skyline College community on May 1.

School President Regina Stanback-Stroud introduced the student who invited Speier to our college, Monica Diliberto. The Kappa Beta Delta leadership team vice president gave a brief description of some of Speier’s accomplishments, and then shook her hand as the congresswoman graced the stage.

Speier was asked to speak on business ethics, and she approached this topic by giving 12 commandments. However, her advice was useful to any student hoping for wisdom.

“Thou shalt be steadfast to

your moral principles as much as you are to your finances,” Speier proclaimed. She talked about Bernie Madoff, who embezzled more than $65 billion dollars from his investors.

Speier recounted the importance of doing good in order to do well. She explained that Hershey’s Kisses had a charitable start and ended up being quite profitable.

Another key point for Speier was making sure balance is maintained between work-life and home-life. She revealed that even President Obama eats dinner with his family every night. Her own experience as a single-parent was quite humbling and helped her to relate to students.

“Thou shalt create value, not just wealth,” Speier said. She explained that passion needs to

be a driving force, not income. in a different commandment, she expressed that some of that value is democracy. Through worship of democracy, businesses stand to gain freedom as well as wealth.

Speier was proud of her district and the accomplishments of its businesses, including Genentech and Youtube, which have both created whole new industries.

“Thou shalt always look yourself in the mirror after you’ve made a decision and ask yourself: Is this good for America?,” Speier said.

Speier wanted students to consider their legacy and their future employees. She explained that See’s Candies has been in business for decades and keeps their employees by being kind to them and Speier continued on page 2

A bill to fund $50 million into student services across California Community Colleges is currently being introduced in the State Senate.

Co-authors Assembly Member Susan Bonilla, District 14, and State Senator Marty Block, District 39, have worked together to create this call to action.

The bill, SB 705, plans to put $25 million into both Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS).

The money will be appropriated to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges and then distributed. The bill will be voted on in State Senate on May 1.

“A couple of years ago, DSPS programs lost a significant portion of their budgets.” said Melissa Matthews, Disability Resources Center Coordinator at Skyline. “So the programs across the state took a huge hit. We’re legally obligated to provide services to students because of the [Americans with Disabilities Act], but we’ve been asked to do more with less. It’s been tough, there’s limited funds to go around.”

California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) is apart of the effort to bring funding back to community colleges for disabled students.

“Myself and one other counselor here in our district went to Senator Block’s office to talk about the need to restore funds to DSPS,” said Gail Conrad, CAPED treasurer and Director of DSPS at Mt. San Diego Community Col-

lege District.

The bill is going to use some of the funds held off by deferrals caused by budget deficits to directly benefit students. It’s the beginning of what will be 7 years of reallocated money for California community colleges. Conrad explains that the current bill is to carry on for two years and to compensate 20 percent of the funds lost in earlier cuts.

“The loss is close to 50 percent and that loss of funds has created longer lines for serving our students with disabilities,” said Conrad. “With the loss of some services just creating more barriers at times for our students to get what the services they need in a timely manner.”

Students from all over California have been supporting this initiative as Conrad pointed out many students from her district and others from Southern California joined to visit the capital.

A representative from Skyline has been social rights advocate Sarah Funes. As a student with disabilities, she understands the difficulties associated. She traveled to the State capital on April 10th and 11th to voice her opinions.

Funes addressed the assembly and told them about the early closing hours of the Disability Resource Center on campus, the lack of resources available like scantrons and an inability to provide her with alternative media text books in a productive timeframe. She also openly asked them why they aren’t investing in her as a student.

“We’re not disabled because of our bodies,” Funes said. “We’re disabled because society doesn’t give us a chance.”

Skyline students to elect ASSC representatives

Student government candidates share goals for 2013-14 academic year

by Jordan Sweidan TSV Enertainment Editor

Two Skyline students are running for position of president of the Associated Student Government, and the winner is anticipated to be announced on May 10.

One of the candidates, Kayla Razavi, plans to bring together the voices of Skyline students by displaying the talent they have to offer. She wants to continue developing the student government reputation expanded by Harvest

Festival, Skyloween, HAPI fest, and other sponsorships while she was a Senator.

“Some goals that I have for my time as president would be self-defense workshops, events that promote diversity and acceptance, as well as fun events that fundraise and promote charities like battle of the bands, and a joint venture with RTSB7,” Razavi said via email. “I would also like to work alongside with organizations that are already active within the San Bruno community at large.”

The other candidate running for the position of Student Body President is Vince Meschi. He hopes to raise school spirit and create a greater community on campus.

Meschi is currently sitting with the food sub-committee trying to bring food options to a five-dollar-andunder menu. He is also working on ways to bring textbooks online instead of having to rent them from the library, school work and tasks easier and more convenient for students.

“Student involvement is key

and that’s what I will strive for.

A great way to do this is through the events we throw on campus,” Meschi said via email. “I have also talked to Kevin [Chak] in the book store and found out some different alternatives that are being worked on to bring students cheaper options for materials and books for classes.”

Alex Shkurko, chair of the elections board, and the rest of his team had been taking in applications until April 30. Starting on May 6, voting will take place up

until May 9, and the announcement of the 2013-2014 ASSC is to be anticipated May 10.

“Tabling at the quad can sometimes be ineffective, which is why candidates are encouraged to talk to their classes. It’s a really effective way to reach a large group of people,” said Shkukro.

“Reaching 40 students at one time is an opportunity you rarely get on this campus.”

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When first applying for admission at Skyline College everyone has to take a placement test, which determines whether a student is ready for transfer-level courses in math and English. If they are not ready, then the student is placed in a basic skills class, which is designed to teach students the appropriate skills to succeed in the transfer level courses.

There are two levels of classes below the transfer level courses, and studies have shown the further down a student is placed, the less likely they’ll be to graduate or transfer. This is mostly because it increases what is known as exit points; periods when a student has to sign up for a class and go through everything associated with that.

According to College Success Initiative’s tracking, between the years of 2002 and 2007, there were 1,863 Skyline students in Math 811 (which is the most basic math course). After going through the ladder of courses required to transfer or to get a degree, the data shows that only 99 students, or 5 percent, made it that far. Ray Hernandez, the dean of science, math, and technology, said while this data is older, those numbers haven’t changed significantly in recent years.

Although Hernandez said that just because a student doesn’t transfer or get a degree doesn’t mean they didn’t reach the goal they had for themselves, it’s still a troubling number. In 2006, California started spending $30 billion dollars annually to improve the success of community college basic skills programs success, according to a report written by the Research and Planning Group. With this increased budget, Skyline has implemented several programs the college hopes will

From left to right: Professor Chris Gibson, Randee Kotlar, Paul Menes, and Ashley Nichols discuss the book “It’s Bigger Than Hip-Hop” by M. K. Asante, Jr. in English 846. increase the transfer/graduation percentage of basic skills students, who make up a large part of the math and English student body.

Recently, the number of accelerated courses has increased.

Accelerated courses require students to meet with a supplemental instructor (someone different than the regular professor, often the same age as the students) once a week outside of class, but the course allows students to skip one semester of basic skills courses, getting them into transfer level courses a semester sooner. Also, learning communities (such as ASTEP) provide an environment that tends to encourage student retention.

Gibson said it’s important that teachers of basic skills courses understand how to give the lessons context and real-life meaning.

For example, Gibson has students critique each other’s essays as a grammar exercise instead of grammar worksheets. Gibson also lets students lead discussions, and

tries to let them discover what’s important amongst themselves.

“Teachers should be learners too,” Gibson said. “I’m constantly thinking how does this assignment work? How do we help students understand the assignment better?”

Shawn Shinkle is a first-year Skyline student in Gibson’s English 846 class, which is an accelerated class. Shinkle wants to transfer to Humboldt State to major in wildlife biology and conservation, and he said the 846 class

respecting them.

“Thou shalt question the saddest quote,” Speier said. Challenging something that doesn’t sound right can be difficult, but rewarding. This investigative mindset can illuminate wrongdoings as well as new pathways to profit by getting down to the bottom of the matter.

“Remember what you’re mom told you. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is,” Speier said.

“She was very much a San Matean when she spoke; it didn’t sound like ‘I’m just a politician looking for votes,’” Skyline student Richard Porter said. “She instilled pride in the county for those who don’t know what’s already here; talking about Genentech and talking about Electronic Arts down in Redwood City.”

Speier then answered questions, starting with one posed by Stanback-Stroud concerning the

bankers in the financial crisis who never were charged with criminal activity. Speier explained that the Stock Exchange Commission had destroyed most of its own power as an enforcing body and that too many brokers and financial regulators were concerned with profit instead of safety.

When Speier went to her UC, Hastings College, her tuition was $700 dollars, adjusted for inflation would be about $2,700 dollars. She explained that even though tuition can be as high as $45,000 dollars, student loans can be ruinous. “Do not take private loans,” Speier said. She explained that student loans can rival the costs of a first mortgage.

“I really liked the idea of her trying to persuade young ladies to enter the field of politics and engineering,” Skyline student Ian Mackenzie said.

has helped him keep on track with his transferring goals.

“It pushes you to achieve your deadlines,” Shinkle said. “It forces you to stay on task.”

Hernandez said there is great support for students available, and the faculty is always thinking about ways to improve the transfer and graduation numbers from the basic skills program, but how to really keep the students connected over multiple semesters remains elusive.

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Skyline rebuilds student’s life

By Chris Korp TSV Copy Editor

In the fall of 2009, I came to Skyline College a broken man.

I had just gone through a hip-replacement surgery the year before, a surgery that ended my over 20year career in the airline industry.

I felt defeated when I returned to school, and I only did so due to the constant encouragement of my family. However, as I limped into my first classes with my head hung low, something changed. I actually found out I was enjoying this experience. After years of body-abusing work, my mind was finally being fed what it craved: active stimulation.

Soon, something was happening that never occurred during my high school experience. I was looking forward to seeing my grades on essays and tests. Skyline College had already changed the narrative of my life for the better and I was only in my first semester after a 20-year absence from school. After the amazing grades for my first semester were revealed, I was hooked. I had to see how far I could take this.

My English instructors encouraged me even further with bouts of praise tinged with constructive criticism. The net effect of this started to instill in me the first real sense of self-confidence I had ever really known. Even though it was hard work, and I at times felt a slight sense of self-doubt, I was finally transforming into the man I was meant to be.

Journalism classes and then working on The Skyline View gave me back the teamwork situations I really enjoyed from my past work experience. The flurries of work with deadlines quickly approaching suited me very well after a lifetime of trying to get flights to depart on time at the airline— where seconds count. Journalism and The Skyline View afforded me a home base on campus where I could reflect about my classes and life with other TSV staffers.

This further bonded me with the group, and even though most were decades younger than I, I now consider them my close friends.

The journalism conventions I have attended also strengthened my bond with the staff. Here, we competed in our individual areas

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of strength, and a win for one of us was a win for all. I had great pride for the people I walked into these conventions with, and these events did a lot to increase my competitive spirit and greatly enhanced my ability to succeed in other areas of my life.

Growing up in Pacifica, Skyline College was always a mystery to me. It was always that edifice on top of the hill surrounded by fog.

I knew of people who went there, but I had no idea what actually occurred within its walls. I now know the magic that can happen at Skyline College if you let it.

This school transformed me. This school healed me, and for that I would like to formally thank Skyline College and my advisers, instructors, counselors and fellow students, for sending me out into the world a much better man than when I first came to you.

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Ten Things I hate about going to the club or concerts:

By VIncent Biancalana TSV Chief Copy Editor

Many Skyline students are at the appropriate age for a night out drinking at rock concerts, dance clubs and bars. Here are some points to avoid if you want to get the most out of getting low.

Lack of movement- Nothing is more frustrating to me than going to see good music and seeing a crowd of people with their mouths agape staring idly. Some people stand motionless while facing the artist. Some stare at their phones, or at their shoes. What even is the point of going to a concert if you don’t tap your toe a tiny bit?

Camera phones- Why would someone stand right in front of the stage at a concert and then spend half the time watching the show through their viewfinder? You are not a submarine, you do not need to hold your periscope above your head and against my chin in order to relive this moment.

Crappy YouTube recordingsHave you ever watched a live concert on YouTube from someone using one of those phones? Enough said.

My drink- If you spill my drink, buy me a new one. I know rock and roll gets bumpy, but don’t make me waste $8 because you had to get up front.

Speaking of, watch what you’re drinking- Don’t let the liver lubricant drown you too much; you want to

remember the show, right? Nothing sucks more than going to the club with your homies and then having to leave because one of your pals was sick or a jerk. Don’t be that guy!

I think this one is more for men- Please don’t moan while you use the bathroom, whether it’s at the ballpark or a concert or anywhere beer drinking is had. May the river flow silently.

Go to the bathroom before you leave! – Nobody wants to hear you whine during the drive home and it worries the designated driver needlessly. You aren’t 6-years-old anymore; stop doing the pee dance.

Pay attention to the friends you came with, but make new friends too- New friends at the club help broaden the experience by encouraging cooperative fun. Besides, nobody likes a leash to his or her friends. However, if you go to see any local bands or to a bar with your significant other, don’t abandon them or stare obliviously at other people’s bottoms.

Support local music- If you like a disc jockey or support band, buy some of their merchandise or find out when they’re playing next. Music can’t continue to improve if no one recognizes the skilled who aren’t lucky enough to get record deals.

Have a fun time! – If you aren’t having a good time, just go home. Optimism paves the way to

What is the potential of technology?

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against something that could looking for a new dumb way potentially make them choke to make their friends laugh.

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can damage your lungs. some cheesy 80s sci-fi flick.

It’s important for young In a report released by the The “Oculus Rift” video game people to realize that American Academy of virtual-reality simulator is something as seemingly Pediatrics, at least 30 teens just that type of technology. harmless as cinnamon can needed medical attention in This device makes you 2012. really cause damage. While feel like you are literally someone hasn’t been unlucky “Cinnamon is made in the video game you are enough to die from the stunt from tree bark and contains playing. The “’Oculus Rift’: it’s an outcome to consider. cellulose fibers that don’t Step into the Game” project Purposefully closing your easily break down,” said is a Kickstarter that was airway and putting your life in report co-author Dr. Steven successfully funded and danger to make a friend laugh E. Lipshultz, a pediatrics brought to existence last year. is incredibly irresponsible. It professor at the University The way “Oculus Rift” doesn’t prove anything except of Miami, Miller School of works is you put a medium for a gullibility to harm Medicine. “Animal research sized goggle headset over yourself and a total disregard suggests that when cinnamon your eyes, which covers any for your life. gets into the lungs, it can vision beyond the screen

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on the headset. With the natural habitat through virtual apparatus on, any movement reality?

the player’s head makes in real Virtual reality used in life, the avatar in the game everyday life may be the next will mimic the exact same big think or it may jut flop movement perfectly. And with again. Whatever happens, the a controller of some type in introduction of the Oculus hand to move the other body Rift into mediums other than parts of the avatar; the player video games is something is completely immersed into that at least should be given a the video game. chance.

Now this is a very watereddown version of what the “Oculus Rift” does. But what could a piece of technology like the “Oculus Rift”, that is supposed to be consumer affordable by the way, do outside of the video game realm? Could it possibly be implemented for use in school or work? Imagine this instead of physically attending school; you go to class straight from home on your virtual reality device. If your class is environmental studies, instead of your class being in a traditional classroom, you’re in a virtual city where you can The View From here will be see how certain pollutions actually affect the city by featured on www.TheSkytraveling around it. How lineView.com nice would it be to explore the ocean and see what the aquatic life looks like in its

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The benefits of drinking your fruits and vegetables

By Alana Vanzanten TSV Features editor

Four handfuls of spinach, three stalks of kale, dandelion greens, two apples, five carrots, two kiwis and some pineapple is my normal breakfast, what’s yours?

Since buying my juicer, I consume more fruits and vegetables in a day than I used to in a week.

Many celebrities have recently endorsed juicing as a weight-loss plan, cleanse or detox, there is even a movie specifically about the method. The film, Fat Sick & Nearly Dead, chronicles the struggles of Joe Cross as an unhealthy, overweight man who makes incredible positive changes for his body through a strict juice diet. Cross has gone on to advocate juicing diets for weight loss, and has made himself into somewhat of a juicing icon.

I however, have taken a different approach. I feel that this

Editorial Skyline, Stay Strong

In light of the recent tragedies that took place at this year’s Boston Marathon, people have lost their peace of mind, fearing the new dangers that may lie just outside their front door. We now live in a time where people are afraid of taking part in otherwise joyous activities for fear of the potentially serious risks.

Although the Boston bombings took place on the other side of the country, the Skyline community has shared in the heightened anxiety that Boston citizens are now experiencing. Fear is an appropriate response.

However, it’s important to remember that in order to move ahead, we must understand that we can’t let the fear

nutrient-packed juice is a great addition to an already healthy diet, but should not replace solid foods all together. In order to have a balanced diet, your body still needs many other food groups, and textures. Juicing extracts the fiber from all of the vegetables and fruits, which is a necessary staple for a healthy diet. This is why many people argue the benefits of juicing versus blending. I have consume us.

One aim for terrorism is to inflict terror upon it’s targeted civilians.

We can learn to prepare for this breed of danger, but let’s not allow them the satisfaction of crippling the American spirit.

Public venues throughout the area have responded to all of these recent dangers by taking the necessary precautions. They’ve increased security by implementing thorough bag checks and, when appropriate, body scans. Although this increase in security can be a direct reminder of a possible threat, we must carry on and remember that safety and freedom are never guaranteed.

Don’t let this tragedy diminish the American experience.

For every threat of attack, lockdown, or “suspicious package” found on campus, remember to maintain composure. We believe ourselves to be a resilient society that is capable of carrying on, now it’s time for us to prove it.

evaluated both sides of the argument.

When you make a blended juice, the volume is much greater.

Therefore, much less expensive ingredients can be added and not as much produce is needed to fill one glass. Also, with the fiber incorporated into the drink, the sugar will be absorbed slower into the bloodstream. However, this also means that the nutrients will be absorbed slower and doesn't make for a very easy way to 'bulk up' on those nutritious vegetables. When you have all of the fiber in the juice, it is also harder to create a flavor that doesn't taste like grass.

These are some of the reasons I personally choose to juice rather than blend.

With the other option, juicing, there are many advantages. Simple preparation of choosing, washing and chopping vegetables as well as the quick execution of the actual juicing process makes for a quick meal. The juice is highly concentrated and packs a ton of nutrients into one glass; without the pulp, all of that goodness gets absorbed into the bloodstream very quickly and allows more room in your stomach to take in more of the good stuff.

This allows for a huge energy and health boost and your body doesn't have to work as hard to digest it.

There are tons of variations for flavor, and it is a great way to use up some vegetables that are left over in the fridge.

There are a few downfalls, mostly the price of fresh produce

which can get a bit excessive.

My trick is to buy in bulk and balance out the vegetables and fruits for a tasty and pocketbook-friendly combo.

Some people also talk about how difficult juicers can be to clean, but I chose a machine that is easy to break down, clean and set back up, the Omega J8003 Nutritional Center. All of the parts are easily detachable and dishwasher-safe, what more could you ask for?

By incorporating this juice into my diet, I have noticed significant results including weight loss but more importantly energy increase and taking pride in preparing healthy options for myself. The juice may have a funky color, but the taste and effects are groovy.

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Rolling dice with the dolls

Miss Adelaide (Phoebe Jacinto) kisses Nathan Detroit (Kevin Valera), her fiance of 14 years, after he tells her they are going to get married.

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Another Successful Musical For Skyline’s Theater Department The Skyline theater department has once again shown its talent and filled their seats with the success of their latest musical, “Guys and Dolls”. Although there were many new faces gracing the stage for the past two weekends, the characters came alive and the audience was brought back to the American gangster-era, a time when all the guys were gambling and the girls were dancing the nights away.

For those unfamiliar, “Guys and Dolls” is set in the atmosphere of the Roaring 20’s. We follow two sets of protagonists as they try to balance the loves of their lives with their love of gambling. This conflict is the main power behind each twist and turn of the story, all jazzed up to the style of the New York mob scene.

It’s a story about the hustle, and how life and love can shake things up in the best of ways.

The musical was months in the making, having had a class fully devoted to its production. Auditions had been held the prior semester, while the class was devoted to getting all of the intricate details of a serious musical into perfect harmony. All of this attention shows, too. Audience member Rachel

Matthews, who had been to the two previous Skyline productions said, “This [show] definitely didn’t have that amateur feel to it. I would forget I was watching a show and just be entertained the whole time!”

This production was only the second musical Skyline has produced in over 30 years, but the department is showing just how deserving it is of the new class coming in the Fall. Many of the students in this production were performing for Skyline for the first time and had a great experience.

As new actor Alex Rosales, who played the lead role Sky Masterson, said, “It was awesome to find out [I was the lead]. I’m taking new directions.”

He also went on to say that, unlike many bigger professional productions, the whole cast shared a unanimous energy and “nobody was really a diva”, or no one actor has trying to hog the spotlight.

Rosales wasn’t the only newbie to grace the stage in this production.

Phoebe Jacinto played the dynamite role of Miss Adelaide, fiancé to the lead Nathan Detroit, played by Kevin Valera. Jancinto proved an impressive force to be reckoned with, able to have her amazing singing voice shine out while still carrying the distinct New York accent. Another lead character Sarah Brown, played by Skyline theater veteran Jamie Weinstock, lent her

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amazingly angelic voice and cute attitude to her role.

The production’s shining moments, however, were when Weinstock and Jancinto finally come together for their duet “Marry the Man Today”. Their chemistry was amazing and perfectly complimentary, with the contrast of Adelaide’s New York naivety to Brown’s religious persona blending together to be an amazing cocktail to the ears.

There was definitely an amazing feeling of accomplishment and a pressure lifted after the first night’s showing.

As Amber Steel, director of choreography for the show, had to say when asked, “I’m so relieved!”

She had right to feel that way,

too, as the many dancing portions of “Guys and Dolls” were executed beautifully. From the raunchy scenes at the red-light’s “Hotbox”, to the spontaneous dance number of the illegal gamblers hiding in the sewers of New York, all the movements fit into place and never came off as too chaotic or dull, which can be hard when managing so many people on stage at once.

The show stayed interesting and fun from beginning to end, with no really big comments or complains to point out. That is, however, for one small problem: microphones. It has become custom in stage productions to mic the actors, but these are usually done to accent the actors. In “Guys and Dolls”, however, the mics transformed from crutches to lean on into wheelchairs that became disabling when missing.

Entire sections of dialogue or song would go completely unheard when a microphone malfunctioned. This lead to the only theatrical criticism that stuck out, being that the actors need to speak to the audience, not to the other performers. The old guys in the back of the house paid just as much as the guys in front, why shouldn’t they hear what’s going on too?

In the end, though, the production shines out as a defining moment for the rising Skyline theater department. The students are talented and excited, and the proof is in the pudding. If you missed it, “Guys and Dolls” is one of the many amazing productions that Skyline is sure to be putting out in the coming years.

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Harriet the Heartless (Nichole Palmer) and Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Lisa Olson) arguing before Detroit’s wedding day.

Phi Theta Kappa does relay for life

Three skyline students (Min Tan, John Gutierrez and Vincent Meschi) link arms with members of the community to walk a lap after competing in the Miss Relay Pageant.

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Last weekend Beta Theta Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa had participated in Relay For Life of San Bruno at Cappuchino High

School. Relay For Life is a community-driven fundraiser of the American Cancer Society. The main goal of Relay For Life is to raise money for cancer research and patients, however during the event they spread awareness of cancer, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and celebrate with the survivors of cancer.

This event was a great way for Phi Theta Kappa to spend their last weekend in April with their Skyline classmates and the community of San Bruno. It was wonderful to see Skyline students out of school and contributing to their community. Out of the 27 teams that participated, Skyline had four of their own: Skyline College BOO & Bio Hazard, SACNAS, ASSC and Skyline’s

Runner’s Club. They all gathered to fight the 24- hour battle against cancer and celebrate another year of birthdays for cancer survivors.

There were many great activities such as zumba, yoga, volleyball, the Miss Relay Pageant, and the Luminaria event. Both BOO & Bio hazards and Skyline’s SACNAS team, surpassed their fundraising goals, and BOO & Bio hazards achieved the Bronze level by fundraising over $2500 (and currently over $3000)! Some of our team’s top contributors were Ronnette Naungayan and Aruna Singh, who each brought in over $500! The event was filled with joyous and positive energy as we all strived for the same goal of finding a cure for cancer, go team!

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Is It Big Enough?

No, it isn’t.

And it never will be. So stick to your internet porn and your television gossip shows, because that’s obviously what you’ve been comparing yourself to. But here in the real world, the statistics and science say that you are perfectly fine.

A lot of where guys and girls get their ideas about how big a guy should be is from purposefully superficial sources. The guys in porn are chosen specifically because they have above-average whangs; television and movie conversations only recognize the extremes of the ginormous and the insignificant. It’s like comparing a Focus to a Ferrari; sure the Ferrari is better, if you’re lucky enough to have one.

There’s also a lot of attention put on having superior equipment, when really how big you are isn’t that significant.

For one thing, people aren’t attracted to you because of your knob. Unless, of course, you’re one of those guys that just wanders around with his business hanging out all the time, in which case you’re probably just picking this paper up on your way to the cop car. People aren’t judging your attractiveness by your size. Even when things get dirty and they finally see your magic, odds are they’ll want you no matter what you have to show.

The real problem is rarely about not sizing up, rather, people wanting to go above and beyond simple satisfaction.

Well, here’s what I have to say about that; if your partner isn’t happy it isn’t because you aren’t big enough, it’s because you’re doing it wrong. That goes for guys and girls; if things are dull in the bedroom, don’t assume it’s because he doesn’t measure up. Sadly, maybe he doesn’t really know what he’s doing. Or worse, maybe someone before you liked it that way.

The old cliché really is true: it’s about how you use it. I guarantee you, reading a real authority on the subject (which Cosmo isn’t) and a little bit of confidence will put you inches above those blessed with a gift. That’s not just a pun, either; a guy will literally feel like Mandingo if you let him know how good he’s made you feel after educating himself. Besides, safe and effective penis enlargement doesn’t really exist, so come to terms with learning how to impress with what you’ve got So the point is, stop being lazy and stop worrying about something you can do nothing about.. If you’re concerned with performance or making an impression, stop frickin’ worrying.

Read up on a few tips and tricks so your partner will be satisfied well before you break out your big guns. And girls, train your men in the ways of a woman. Ineffective men usually are

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46th Annual SF Cherry Blossom Festival An event filled with cosplays and culture

by Haider Mashal TSV Photo/Grapics Editor

(above) Tokushima Kenjin-kai on their float from City Hall (below) Tokushima Kenjin-kai dancing down Webster St.

San Francisco’s Cherry Blossom Festival is quite a sight to see. The event is filled with different aspects of traditional Japanese culture from dancing to singing. The two-weekend event consisted of live music, a variety of food sold at outdoor stands, and a variety of other events. On the final day of the festival there was a parade where hundreds of people walked from City Hall to Japan Town, the parade consisted of traditional Japanese dancing, live music, and a large group of cosplayers.

Towards the end of the Festival was the cosplay showcase where cosplayers were given the opportunity to come on stage and present their hard work to the crowd.

(above)Cosplayers dancing on stage towards the end of the day of the Cherry Blossom Festival. (below) Team Sou Run performing on stage during the Cherry Blossom Festival.

(above) Cosplayers dancing on stage during the cosplay showcase.

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Goodfellas: The Place For All Your Sports Attire

by Jordan Sweidan TSV Entertainment Editor Baseball season has just arrived, and you know what that means: it’s time to pick up some gear! The place to grab attire of your favorite teams, you ask? Goodfellas on Haight and Ashbury is the spot to shop. They’ve got caps, shirts, jackets, and hats for just about every Bay Area team and more.

As you enter the store, you’ll notice that it’s split into two sections. On the right is the accessory department, where you’ll find sunglasses, coffee mugs, post cards, magnets and much more to make the task of bringing home a touristy gift an easy one On the left however, is where the action happens. The wall is covered with displayed Giants jerseys and T-shirts of various designs. Just a little further down the wall and you’ll find the enormous hat collection including beanies, snapbacks, and fitted caps from

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Mitchell and Ness and New Era. The hat attire include logos from teams from the bay area such as the Sharks, Golden Seals, Giants, A’s, 49ers, Raiders and the Golden State/ San Francisco Warriors, as well as other popularly franchised teams. A good number of these caps are custom made/ordered with different designs and color schemes, possibly making your choice to purchase a difficult, yet very exciting one.

Look up a bit higher and you’ll discover the hoodies, jackets, and sweaters with the bay area teams mentioned before made by primarily Mitchell and Ness, Majestic, and other licensed companies.

“It’s great to work in the city, and even better in an area as diverse as the Haight. I get to serve customers of different backgrounds and ethnicities, as this location is known to be filled with tourists,” says Sam Ayoub, the assistant manager at Goodfellas.

Goodfellas features a large amount of t-shirts and hats of every variety

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Kid Cudi establishes his musical genius with “Indicud”

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“I am the smartest man alive.”

This quote made famous from the Adam Sandler film “Happy Gilmore” is an appropriate way to describe the new direction of Scott Mescudi, also known as Cleveland, Ohio artist, Kid Cudi. The quote is also used in the song “Immortal,” which also describes Cudi’s new feelings going forward with his music. He feels that he is a genius and his musical styles will be untouched. While this may be a brash and self-centered statement; it is a feeling that comes across throughout his third solo album, “Indicud.”

His first two albums, “Man on the Moon: The End of Day” and “Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager,” followed the same format. Both albums told a story that focused on the trials and tribulations of Mescudi’s personal life, mainly through his lyrics that described everything from relationship issues to drug addiction.

But “Indicud” steps away from this format and effectively displays the vast amount of talent Mescudi possesses. One of the surprising aspects of the album is Mescudi produced the entire album by himself. Rather than using music from various producers, he was able to create his own sound specifically

for his album, something that is rarely seen in today’s musical world.

Mescudi’s sound doesn’t fit into only one genre. He can combine pieces of rock, hip-hop, soul and alternative genres throughout the album. Songs such as “Young Lady” and “Burn Baby Burn” have a rock ‘n’ roll base to them while Mescudi raps and sings infectious hooks. Other songs feature more of a hip-hop influence and mix in other musical elements. He also highlights his creativity on songs that don’t have lyrics. “Indicud” also feature short instrumental interludes throughout. “The Resurrection of Scott Mescudi,” “New York Rage Fest,” and “The Flight of The Moon Man” don’t have any lyrics in them, but they are able to keep the overall tone of the album.

On top of creating his own sound for “Indicud,” Mescudi was also able to obtain a vast amount of features on the album that makes it even better. The album features rappers A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, RZA, Bay Area rapper Too $hort and frequent collaborator King Chip that blend well into Mescudi’s overall sound. The album also features singers that other artists may not even think to collaborate. Among these artists are folk singer Father John Misty, indie pop group Haim, and even legendary singer Michael Bolton. Yes, you

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read that correctly. The 60-year-old crooner lends his high vocal range to the song “Afterwards (Bring Yo Friends),” a standout song on the album due to its change of tempo midway through and its use of 80s-esque synthesizers.

Overall, “Indicud” stands alone amongst other recent releases,

much like Kid Cudi himself. This is his first release since leaving Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label, which he had signed to in 2008. Cudi has been one of the most consistent artists since then and “Indicud” continues his streak of releasing great music.

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“The Righteous Thief”: South Korea's answer to Robin Hood

by Will Nacouzi

“Sullivan’s Sluggers”: A grand slam of comic books

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As the title will inform you, this is a movie about a thief. As for the righteous part of the title, this is a giveaway to the kind of thief he is. Of course, this is the English title. The literal translation would be, "The descendant of Hong Gildong."

The movie follows high school music teacher, Hong Mu-Hyeok, played by South Korean actor Lee Beom-Soo, as he battles Lee Jeong-Min played by, Kim Su-Ro, the main villain of the movie. As you may guess it by now, Hong is indeed the thief and the main character of the movie. However, assuming that he does his job solo would be wrong.

Everyone in Hong’s family is a thief who, like Robin Hood, steal from the rich and corrupted and give to the poor. This leads to another interesting detail. Lee, in his first meeting with the character Prosecutor Song Jae-Pil, shows the he has an interest in western comics, shown in the scene in question with a poster of Superman and the Joker in the background. It’s interesting because of the way scenes involving Lee are shot so that the poster of the Joker or Superman is always in the background as a reflection of the villainous mood throughout the movie.

It’s also interesting to see the contrast between the main villain

and the hero who Lee clearly worships, judging by the number of toys Lee has in his collection stored in his house. This is interesting to see because, throughout the movie whenever Lee is in his house, the backgrounds for his characters are always seen to have a Superman and Joker poster on either side of them.

Comedy is also present in the movie, although it’s not a surprise when it does happen but it is still fun to see how it’s incorporated.

For example, Hong reacts to finally learning that his girlfriend's, Song Hyeon-Hwa, brother is none other than Prosecutor Song Jae-Pil when they visit her place for dinner with her family.

I have to say that the comedy is beautifully built into the movie, as it doesn’t come off as out of place but is designed to fit the scene.

Scan the QR code to check out the music video for Kid Cudi’s lead single “Just What I Am” featuring King Chip.

However, some of the comedy does still come off as out of place.

Something else to take note of when watching this movie is the soundtrack, especially the main theme that is played at the beginning of the movie as Mu-Hyeok and his family perform their family business and rob Lee Jeong-Min of his money.

In all, “The Righteous Thief ” is a fun movie to watch and pass the time. It’s also well put together and worth a watch, however before you do so it should be pointed out that if you don’t like reading subtitles, you shouldn’t really be watching this movie.

The move is directed by Jeong Yong-Ki, distributed by SK Telecom, and available on Netflix to watch.

“Sullivan’s Sluggers” is the newest Kickstarter-funded graphic novel by comic writer Mark Andrew Smith and artist James Stokoe. A team of washed-up baseball players past their prime travel from town to town answering whatever calls for games they can get. After what was supposed to be a routine game against the local team, Sullivan and his sluggers need to save their skins and their very souls from the monster-infested small town of Malice.

The art is pretty fantastic.

Anyone who recognizes the name of James Stokoe, of Orc Stain fame, knows how great he is with rendering fantastical elements and palettes on his own. The monsters are of the “indescribable horror” variety; they can be described, but it would just take a lot of time to.

Let’s just say that there are lots of teeth, eyes, arms, human faces, gnarly fingers, and weird fleshy organ bits all over the place, often erupting out of a slimy baseball player’s mouth.

Not only that, but the colors throughout the comic are an almost sickly and putrid mix of greens and oranges and purples.

Stokoe brought in another artist named Rodrigo Avilés to handle the coloring, but it is almost indistinguishable from Stokoe’s own.

These colors are all flat-on, while Stokoe usually is able to make use of grimy textures as well as colors.

That isn’t enough to be a true deal breaker, though.The monsters really are gnashing rancid piles of purple organs and the style matches perfectly with the fantastical situation and horrors around the characters. Even the action scenes are very organic and fluid.

The appealing art style mixes well with the relatively campy writing to produce a very compelling comedy and action story when it needs to.

The writing is pretty good except for some small bumps and hiccups now and there. The explanation for the town’s monstrous predicament is a bit far-fetched, and the bits about racism can be a bit heavy-handed. Some parts of it feel a bit rushed, and this might be because it was originally published in issues. Now and then it feels like there should be some deeper characterization going on in it, but that never happens.

This campy horror comedy has some good lines in it. The story will also keep you guessing as to exactly who will stay alive and who will end up as monster snacks, and the comic keeps that up throughout the whole story.

“Sullivan’s Sluggers” is almost a home run; being a near perfect mix of comedy, horror, action, and baseball. The story is almost there, but it could have really been pushed farther and deeper. The monster action and art is where the book really shines brightest. If you like action horror with a goofy side a la “Army of Darkness” or “Evil Dead Two”, you might want to pick

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The free agent NBA center recently admitted that he is gay. He came out in an article in this month’s Sports Illustrated. Collins became the first active player in all of the four major sports to admit he is gay. He received overwhelming support from the likes of Kobe Bryant and even President Obama.

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The women’s badminton team, lead by Coach Jan Fosbery, has played throughout the semester despite injuries and illnesses that have taxed the team’s ability to win matches.

Trojan’s badminton has worked hard to reach this point, with the upcoming Conference Finals at De Anza College on May 3 and 4, determining if they will be able to make it to Pasadena and the state championship.

“Our freshman have performed well and have improved so much since the start of the season. All of them have worked very hard in practice and matches and have been very committed. I couldn’t be happier with their efforts,” wrote Head Coach Jan Fosberg via email. “Their hard work this season will pay off next year and they’ll continue to improve and really believe in themselves.”

Many of the members of the team are freshman new to the team, with only three sophomores on the team.

One of these sophomores is Vietnam-born Anna Nguyen, who moved to the U.S. years ago to become the number one player on the team.

“Win or lose, as long as we can do the best we can,” Nguyen said, express-

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A member of the women’s badminton team (all red) playing against C.C.S.F. on April 30. ing an option that was reflected by freshman Carla Montanes, who pointed out that this is her first Conference Final and she is only concerned with doing her best at the match.

“Balancing school and badminton, the whole experience is fun,” freshman Montanes said. “It’s totally worth it,” describing her experience with the team.

The badminton team is ready for the Conference Finals, where if they win, they will make it to the state championships.

The Warriors’ head coach, after the team’s 107100 loss in game five on April 30 to the Denver Nuggets, said that the Nuggets sent “hitmen” at star guard Stephen Curry, playing him physically, according to 9NEWS Sports Denver via Bleacher Report.