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Volume XXXII - Issue 2
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February 14, 2013
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Greenstein wins an award for his efforts in making Skyline green by Will Nacouzi TSV Online Editor
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Gov’s bold new proposal
A new proposal could lead to more student success
by Vincent Biancalana and Renee Abu-Zaghibra TSV Chief Copy Editor and News Editor
A budget was proposed by Governor Brown to fund colleges depending on how committed students are to their classes. It is proposed that California Community Colleges (CCC) could begin having a second census at the end of the semester seeing how many students have remained in their classes. The colleges would receive funding based on this information. This would go on for 5 years before the funding will rely more on the second census. This is to help keep students in classes and to not take the same classes over again. Some of the legislators seem to be in favor of this proposal as evidenced by bills such as AB 2542 in 2009-10, which would have modeled 5 schools to be funded this way. They believe it may help increase
students’ success and the amount of money that is spent by colleges. The worry that some have is that fees will increase to make up for the smaller amount of funding that colleges will receive if many students continue to drop their classes. The current program that is being used by the colleges focuses on getting more students rather than their success. This is because colleges receive funding depending on how many students are enrolled rather how many students stay in those classes. With the second census in place, it will promote student success. If this proposal passes, CCC’s would receive funding based on course completion by 2017-18. This would allow schools time to strategize how to keep students from dropping, possibly by increasing tuition rates (California’s community college tuition costs shared by students are some of the lowest in the country).
There is no question of CCCs’ accessibility, however efficacy is another matter. Less dropped classes mean less retakes, which can only stand to help students and schools. It remains to be seen how colleges would impress these values onto students. Jessica Holemin, a student of Skyline College, feels like the real reason students are dropping their classes is because of the costs. “I think that students have been dropping because they can’t afford to pay for the units because they are so expensive now,” said Holemin. The proposed changes could have the positive effect of guiding students into better habits of college learning, which could better ready students for UC and CSU learning. Course completion is actually quite high at CCC’s--around 85 percent. However, program completion such as transfer degrees and Associate’s degrees hovers at around one-third of students with these goals.
Skyline College assistant professor has won the 14th Annual Sustainability and Green Building Award on Jan. 11. Bruce Greenstein, recipient of the award, is an assistant professor in the Environmental Science & Technology Building program at Skyline College. “The Awards Committee was very impressed by the nominator’s enthusiasm for Professor Greenstein,” said Adrienne Etherton SSMC Executive Director. “We are proud to honor Bruce Greenstein for helping create the next generation of building scientists.” The award was part of Sustainable San Mateo County’s (SSMC) drive to ensure long-term health of the county’s economy, environment, and social equity. SSMC was established in 1992 by a group of San Mateo County citizens who wanted to create a broader awareness of the environment. Currently SSMC is an independent public benefit corporation dedicated to educating the community about sustainability. “I nominated Bruce Greenstein for the SSMC Green and Sustainability Award for 2013 because of his commitment to helping educate the future building scientists, and to leaving the environment a more sustainable…place for all,” Chris Wolken a Skyline student wrote in an email. “His dedication is evident by his building of the Building Performance Test House at Skyline which has created a place for the continued learning, testing, sharing, and expansion of knowledge to occur. I am very pleased and a well-deserved award.”
“He’s a frantic teacher” said Aaron Wilcher, Faculty Project Coordinator, Green & Sustainable Program, and Environmental Science and Technology. Greenstein was given the award in recognition in creating the Solar & Building Science Learning Center in the Pacific Height Building at Skyline College, where students receive training and education allowing them to increase the numbers of greeneconomy workforce, improving the community quality of life. The creation of the Solar & Building Science Learning Center and the Building Performance Test House within the Pacifica Height Building, also lead to the development of the Energy Systems Technology Management (ESTM) (it was formally called the Environmental Science and Technology Department) which is aimed at providing courses for students to obtain a better understanding of the environment issues that are affecting the world around them. “The clubs fully supports the effects of Professor Greenstein and are proud of his receiving the award,” wrote new club president of the Skyline Go Green Environmental Club Deanna Badong in an email, in support of Assistant Professor Greenstein. The 14th Annual Sustainability and Green Building Award was held in memory of former board chair Ruth Peterson and longtime supporter of the organization, who passed away last June. The SSMC recognizes businesses, community groups, city programs, and individuals, within the country, that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to improving sustainable practices. Greenstein wasn’t the only winner Award continued on Page 2
Local Artists Come to Skyline to Showcase Their Work
“Body Language: Figures in Clay” art exhibition shows off Bay Area talent by Nick Major TSV Special Projects Mananager
Skyline college’s art gallery is holding a new event, “Body Language: Figures in Clay”, showcasing numerous hand-molded clay sculptures by famous Bay Area artists. This particular exhibit focuses on the portrayal of the human form and figure in different styles and perspectives through the medium of clay. This exhibition, curated by Sky-
line’s own art instructor Tiffany Schmierer, features a selection of different pieces chosen from many famous artists from around the San Francisco Bay area. Artists such as Lauren Ari, Lorraine Banner and Tomoko Nakazato are all showcasing samples of their work, all capturing some unique element of the human body. It’s surprising that the first piece greeting patrons to this show is a clay bear mounted like an usher into the exhibit room. Each piece, whether big or small, evoked comments and
discussion from any onlooker. Indeed, the official reception boasted a good grouping of art connoisseurs; their murmurs lending to the evocative atmosphere that the exhibit strove to create. Paul Bridenbaugh, the owner of the gallery, had much to say not only about this exhibit but also Skyline’s continued effort to showcase the newest trends and current events of the art world. He went on to say that each show is “educational in nature”, to be admired and to teach students and citizens alike about the different
forms of artwork; in this case, the use of clay to capture the human condition. One exhibit, Ari’s “Making Beds” seems to literally reach out from the walls to try and touch you. A patterned section of twenty sculptures arranged like a quilt against the wall, each showing a different scene of the moments between sleep and waking. The artist wanted to convey a different story with each tile, while also allowing viewers to come up with their own interpretations. Some beds tell very
obvious stories, while some take a moment to fully absorb. The flow of each artist’s section threads through to the next no matter how you wander the room, thanks to Schmierer’s successful first time curating at Skyline. As Schmierer said, “A lot of figurative work threads a narrative,” which weaves itself slowly together with each step around the room. In one exhibit, “Wild Things: White”, the characters of the classic children’s book are cast in Art Gallery continued on Page 2
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cartoony and bulbous sculpture. The piece right next to it, “Counting the Days with My Army of Barbies” is a board covered in lines of Barbie’s iconic bust shaded in different colors and hues. Although very different in form and context, the theme
and flow fits them together perfectly. The exhibit is full of so many different styles of work that there is sure to be something attractive for anyone, whether you prefer your art realistic or more abstract. Even kids will find something fun to look
at, like the quirky works of Chris Kanyusik, with one piece showing two children back to back covered in blue and pink bullet holes, like they’re playing a game of cops and robbers. The exhibit is free to enter every
evening and the room can be found hidden away on the bottom floor of building one in the art gallery. The show will be continuing until March 9.
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(Top left) Students admiring artwork at the gallery. (Top right) Bear scultpure hanging (Bottom) People observing the works in the art gallery
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of the 14th Annual Sustainability and Green Building Award, a number of other individuals and groups also won awards. Rosalyn Koo, activity life-long volunteer and social activist, won the Ruth Peterson Award, while Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT), Sonrisas Community Dental Center, and Recology San Mateo County also won the 2013 Sustainability Award,
one of two categories in the annual awards. The other category is the Green Building Award with the winners been Shoreway Environmental Center and MidPen Housing, who both their work in the community, within San Mateo District. Reception and silent auction are will be taking at place 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the awards presentation at 6:45 p.m. on Mar. 21
at the South San Francisco Conference Center. State Senator Jerry Hill will be present and hosting the silence auditions at 5:30 p.m before and after the dinner. In addition, Redwood City School Board of Trustee Shelly Masur will also be to lead the evening as videos highlighting the individual winner’s accomplishment. The theme of the Mar. 21 event will be Education -- The Root of
Sustainability, in celebration of the significance of educating and creating sustainable citizens and communities in today environment. “Our recipients and all the nominees display the passion and dedication to the community that we’ve come to expect over the years. We look forward to sharing their inspiring stories,” said Adrienne Etherton, SSMC Executive Director in a press release earlier this year.
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Piling up W’s will hurt you in the long-term Dropping classes is the easy way out, but it can place students in a hard position when they lose financial aid in addition to scarring their transcript. TSV Staff Picture this: it’s five weeks into the semester. You are tired of your English class and you don’t want to write that seven page essay you know is coming up soon. The only reason you took the class is because you needed to build up your units so you can get full time credit for financial aid. You’re just going to drop the class, take the W. It’s only your third withdraw and you can take the class later to make it up. Doing this shouldn’t hurt you that much, right? Wrong! Dropping classes past the census day (the last day to drop classes without attaining a letter grade of some kind), or even before that day, could be harmful to students in a number of ways. Some students believe that even after they clear the W by retaking the class they dropped from, the W will disappear from their transcript. The truth is the W does not disappear,
the W will in most cases still show up on the student’s transcript. If the student is trying to transfer, this can cause a lot of colleges to think the student has commitment problems when it comes to taking classes. It may also cause them to believe the student was in potential danger of failing a class, and if the class had to do with the students major—that could spell trouble. The more W’s, the worse off you look. You might want to reconsider dropping your class especially if you plan on transferring and might need to rely on financial aid in the future. The well of government money does have a limit. The Pell Grant for example which a lot of Skyline student have access to, has a limit of 600 percent. In one school year you can gain up to 100 percent, so 600 percent would amount to six years. If you are claiming to go full time but only attend part time, you are burning up money you might well need after you transfer. If you are just using classes for financial aid and the classes you are
planning to drop have a waitlist, you are taking a spot from someone who might actually need to take the class and leaving the spot empty when you drop. Constant dropping of many classes can also put a student on academic probation, potentially suspending financial aid. If the students behavior is not changed during academic probation, said student could be dismissed from the campus. If you are a student who sees themselves dropping classes because it’s too hard, don’t be shy to ask your instructor for help. Most of the time, they will work with you because that’s what they are there for. There is also the Learning Center in the first floor of building five where there are tutors who are ready to help you. Counselors are an amazing resource for students who find themselves dropping classes because they might not need it or just flat out don’t know what to do. They can help you find a class that you would want to stay in based on your interest. Skyline has some of the best counselors
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who really do care, so use them while you have the chance. Whatever the problem, dropping a class should only be an option when no other option is available. The students of Skyline have a plethora of resources available to
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by Christopher Korp
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On Tuesday, Feb. 12, reports started being broadcast that fugitive and disgruntled ex-policeman, Christopher Dorner, had been located inside a cabin in Big Bear, California. This news followed a string of murders who LAPD asserts were the work of Dorner. All of these murder victims were either lawenforcement officers, or were the family of officers. When Dorner was thought to be cornered in this cabin, the response from police was unprecedented, as was the horrible coverage by the major news networks. The Christopher Dorner incident that was broadcast on TV screens Tuesday night, taught us all an important lesson that extends further than the gruesome violence that occurred in that cabin in Big Bear—it taught us that the major TV news networks are not the best place to go for information on a breaking news item. When ex-LAPD officer and Navy veteran, Christopher Dorner was fixating America’s TV news consumers, the journalistic star of the night was Reddit.com, where members from around the world crowdsourced and disseminated the information concerning Dorner’s mountain-top siege and used the members themselves to vet the
information for its validity. This proved to be more effective means of broadcasting the truth, than the big money and resources of CNN could offer. While Reddit users already knew that a SWAT team raided the cabin which allegedly held Dorner, CNN announced this fact 20-minutes later. The reason for this was online links were posted earlier on Reddit which broadcast the police radio chatter as it was happening. Because of this live and unfiltered access to the police radio channels, Reddit users also knew that CNN had prematurely reported that Dorner’s body was found in the raid on the cabin. However, CNN quickly recanted this report once it became apparent that Reddit was once again scooping the huge news network. Soon, police officers and ex- officers were posting to the Reddit forum explaining the sometimes cryptic police radio communications. Topographical maps were posted of the mountainous region where this monumental police action was taking place. Military and exmilitary members were giving their opinions as to the possible tactics Dorner might employ to avoid death from the hundreds of police officers surrounding the small cabin. If an informational item was posted to Reddit that did not include the source of the information, the post was quickly
voted down into oblivion. This incident shows us that the Reddit community, while working outside the constraints of journalism, still kept to journalistic standards that any journalism professor would be proud of, while the 24-hour news providers like CNN put journalistic integrity aside for a chance to be the first to broadcast a breaking news item. This proved to be CNN’s downfall Tuesday night. While some newcomers to Reddit excitingly posted the latest rumor regarding the police raid—the more knowledgeable Reddit users schooled these posters and explained to them the errors of their ways.
them. Dropping a class because of laziness or it being too hard is a disgrace to yourself and a disgrace to others who’s didn’t get the chance at taking the class. Stick with it; the payoff of completing something is way better than the ease of dropping.
CBS apparently didn’t want any “wardrobe malfunctions” as part of the program for this year’s Grammy Awards. Earlier this week, the network had asked stars to cover up for the event in a memo in one of the more awkwardly-worded, high-profile requests in recent memory. Some of us remember CBS broadcasting the now infamous Super Bowl halftime show when Janet Jackson gave a show not just football fans won’t soon forget. In fact, I’d argue that most people can’t even name the two teams that played that year (New England beat Carolina 32-29). Knowing that millions of eyes would be watching the Grammy’s, the network decided to cover its ass (pun intended). Although this hardly qualified as being newsworthy, it succeeded in making me think about what’s “appropriate” in the realm of the college classroom. College is traditionally seen as the place where students becomes individuals and carve out an identity. The overwhelming majority of Skyline students are just entering adulthood and shaking off those last layers of who they were in high school. For some however, that transition includes outrageous outfits often leaving little to the imagination. There’s a difference between what I’m
referring to and being casual. I don’t consider myself too far removed from the “cool kid” generation at 26 years old and I’m all for looking good, but is the classroom the right place to be in super loose pajamas or skin-tight leggings? The age-old advice of “dress for the job you want, not the job you have” should apply in college. Unless a student has established his/ herself as diligent and hard working (and I’m sure that not all of us have), that new style may not be making the right impression on our professors. Remember, we might need a recommendation from them one day. Do we really think it’s wise to ask in our pajamas? The case can be made that popular musicians have paid those dues and have earned the right to be “unique.” They’ve presumably worked hard recording their albums, rehearsed for live shows, and sold millions of records earning the respect of their contemporaries. Okay, that’s fair. Have we as community college students earned it? The quick answer is no. We are in school to get an education and use the skills we acquire toward our future careers. We want the respect of our professors, peers, and employers. What’s an impressive résumé without an equally impressive applicant to match? A formal request à la CBS isn’t necessary for Skyline College but a baby step towards the real world can prove beneficial in the long-term. Arriving late, wearing sloppy or revealing outfits would most-likely have you sent home from your workplace, so why would you go to class that way? Like it or not, your appearance sends a message and it’s important to understand what that message is.
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The Career Center Is Here To Help
Students unsure of their career path can visit the career center for counseling and workshops by Michelle Kelly
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The Career center is offering helpful workshops to students unable to decide on which career they want to pursue. Over the last few weeks the career assessment workshop has been ongoing and is ending this month. Students who were involved started out undecided about possible career options and are now interpreting their results in a real world context. The first week began with assessment testing in both the Strong Interest Inventory (SII) and also the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The following two weeks the workshops involved interpreting the results of the tests respectively. Students read over what the tests told them about their skills and interests and counselors helped them understand what career would be best suited to their personality. “It’s not a prescription as such, but more of an exploration,” said counselor and Career Center director Virginia Padrón. “Knowing their interests, skills and values [helps students with] feeling comfortable about themselves.” The career center not only provides workshops as mentioned but they also have resources for students at any time during the semester. Established in Building 1 last June, the center offers appointments with career counselors as well as dropins. Also provided is assistance with getting connected to internships and job opportunities. “We screen students; find out what they want to internship in and help set up their resume,” explained Alexander Jones, Career Services Employment and Internship Coordinator. “For every major on campus, we want to have a job or internship
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Lavinia Zanassi (left) helps Naing Aung Min (right) take steps towards a career path. Michelle Kelly/The Skyline View
we can connect to the student.” J o n e s u rg e s t h a t s t u d e n t s interested in any subject field should find an internship to allow them to be immersed in real world application of what they’ve learned in class. He explains that working can be used toward credit through the cooperative education program. This can expedite your degree as well as help you gain skills and experience relevant to your desired career. Some internships offered are through the Human Services Agency with San Mateo County, as well as possibilities with early childhood education, business and accounting.
Celia Canfield informs students about green technology and sustainability. TSV Online EDITOR
The Business Speaker Series kicked off on Feb.13 in building six, with Instructor & EcoVertex CEO Celia Canfield speaking about the green market shifts that is having an impact on the economy and is a regular speaker on the subject. The Business Speaker Series is part of a series that educates students about Social Media impact on them and the world around them now, like in the case of Celia Canfield who spoke about the impact and the change that the current young
and majors and then to make an appointment with one of the counselors in the center. The counselor can provide testing to you one-on-one so you can get started on understanding which careers could work best for you. This is all going to help students become ready for the Career Networking Night scheduled Wednesday, March 13 in the Dining Hall of Building 6 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Harry Joel, Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations at the San Mateo Community College District will be speaking at the event. The night is orchestrated to
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Since the creation of the center last summer, over 200 students have been referred to jobs and to internships. “We are looking for academically motivated students who are willing to do the work,” said Lavinia Zanassi, career counselor. “They actually get out there and work on a site that they think they might want to pursue. It’s really important they get that experience to put on their resume and to offer to their future employer.” Career Resources and Counseling Aide Veronica Espinoza-Osuna says to get started on Eureka.com to find more information on careers
allow students to connect to multiple professionals in whatever career they may be interested in. Fields represented will include • Engineering, Technology and Science • Business and Office Administration • Health and Medicine • Arts and Communication • Law and Public Services • Education and Human Services Registration for the Career Networking Night begins March 1 and according to Career Center Director Padrón, the spaces will fill up quickly and when capacity is reached the registration will become closed. Last year’s event hosted over 200 students and approximately 35-40 mentors were present to help guide students. “[Skyline] President Regina Stroud has been instrumental in supporting career services by supplying us this new center and in her belief that our students from day one should be looking forward to career goals,” said Padrón. “I’ve been lucky to have this staff, we’ve had a lot of success and we keep plugging away.” Although the assessment workshop is over, there are many helpful workshops coming up in the next few months. Workshops are held in Building 1, Room 1219B on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20: Find Your Career… Learn How Financial Aid Can Help You Achieve It! Feb. 27: Career Conversation Series; Business/Marketing Advertising/ Sales March 6: Resume Essentials March 27: Impactful Interviewing April 10: Got Work? Need Work? Let’s Talk! April 24: Connect The Dots… Majors & Job Opportunities!
generation can have on trends today, especially in the case of the Green technology where the current generation can push corporations to go green by making it a trend. “It requires people who are smart and go in and make the recommends,” said EcoVertex CEO Canfield during the speech, when brought up on the issue of changing business practices so that they are using greener and environmental friendly technology. Speaker Canfield has over 30 years of experience in both print and web publishing experience with some of the leading publish-
ing companies in the world and is a regular speaker on the issues of sustainability, green marketing, clean tech entrepreneurship, and energy efficiency. In addition, she is a skilled communication expert. “I love students who come asking questions interested, without knowing how to proceed and I picked up on a lot of pent up curiosity and if I can provide a road map, I’m a happy camper. So that’s what, I think, I was able to do today and that’s the future,” said EcoVertex CEO Canfield, at the end of the event as students thanked her. Canfield continued, “I think that a lot of students are confused about what this industry is all about, and it is confusing because it’s an emerging industry. I wanted to clarify though questions and observation and let the next generation, if you will, take it on and come with what the industries will end up being.” As pointed out by Canfield during her speech, while there are certain cases where green technology often runs afoul of political, that what is needed is for policies and business to develop a relationship that creates an environment where the two can work together towards the future. In the case of business, this
can be achieved by having the current generation provide the push so that business can push to develop more environmental friendly technology. “If you’re not interested in green, wake up people,” Canfield said. “I think that Skyline is kind of a change maker and so you see a lot of this on campus, on sustainability, green, the whole new Energy Systems Technology Management (ESTM), they are all excited to make change. And the fact that you’re sitting right in the middle of Silicon Valley.” Canfield also teaches here Skyline College, as a part-time teacher in both the business and ESTM departments here on campus, where she helps students understand and learn the skills they need to achieve their dream whether it’s business or environmental. She also provides the link between the two, allowing students to learn the skills needed so that when they finally own their own business they are aware of environmental issues that concern business. “We’re really fortunate to have her at Skyline, I think that as we build out our technology manage-
ment program, she’s going to be really instrumental in doing that, so what she gives here today is kind of a preview of some of the courses that she teaches here,” said Project Coordinator of the Energy Systems Technology Management (ESTM), in an interview after the speech. “So all these things are vital of been education, what it means to be an employee and business owner in these days.” The event was organized by Kappa Beta Delta, Enactus, and SparkPoint which was made possible by Skyline College President’s Innovation Fund. “It totally surpassed my expectation, I’ve always believed in Skyline and the Skyline community but today they (students) showed a unity that I’ve always dreamed of having, and I’m very proud of what we accomplish and where we are right now,“ said President of Kappa Beta Delta Lloyd Pena. Future Speaker Series events are set for Feb.27 with Speaker Rhonda Abrams , a widely recognized expert on small business and entrepreneurships and is one of the most influential women in Silcon Valley. The next Speaker event is on Mar.13 with Dr. Kehoe, who has helped develop an ethics course for the FBI academy and is the editor for the Annual Editions: Business Ethics which is published by McGraw-Hill.
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Peter’s Café 10 El Camino, Millbrae Price: $10-$15/person
Facing rather stiff competition with In-n-Out Burger and Panera down the road, Peter’s Café sits quietly on the corner of Millbrae Avenue and El Camino Real, and there it has sat for over 20 years. Unlike the aforementioned favorites, it’s unlikely to spot long lines outside of Peter’s on a weekday afternoon. It was this detail (and an intense hunger) that encouraged me to give the neighborhood eatery a first try. My first impression of the restaurant was open to question. When you walk in, it’s almost as if you stumbled into the 50’s with a combination of vintage décor and easygoing back of house staff. The only thing missing was The Fonz snapping his fingers and pounding the jukebox. Flatscreen TVs were convenient-
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Rich Estrada/ The Skyline View “The BLT sandwich is just one of the hundred-plus items on the menu at Peter’s Café.” ly placed throughout the restaurant, which appeals to sports fans. While this is quickly becoming a standard for even the more modest diners, the staff at Peter’s was kind enough to ask if there was a channel I’d like to watch while I ate. Although this was a small detail, it definitely left a lasting impression. This was a whole
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considered 2 or more people. Proposals must also include an abstract that includes your research question, your methodology, and a description of why your idea is relevant. At last year’s symposium, 81 students were chosen to give presentations out of a possible 190. Topics that were presented last year included “Neuromarketing and the Science of Consumptive Behavior” and “Fascism on the Rise: An Ideological Criticism of the British National Party”. According to the official website, the event features “stimulating
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Learning Communities Come Together For ‘Rock The School Bells’
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Skyline College’s learning communities are teaming up once again for spring’s annual “Rock the School Bells” celebration. With just over a month remaining until the actual event, students were treated to a taste of hip-hop culture provided by members of Skyline’s Urban Youth Society. In addition to creating a buzz, T-shirts commemorating the event were on sale to help raise money for the RTSB scholarship which will be made available to a current Skyline student. Aiming to share a love of hip-hop with members of the community, all proceeds collected during the one-day event go toward furthering education in the arts. High school will also be eligible to receive scholarships. Art major Daniel Sandoval is among the many students participating in organizing the event. “The spirit of the event is to share the positivity hip-hop culture can bring,” said Sandoval. “There’s going to be music, dancing, something for everyone to enjoy.” The “Rock the School Bells” event has grown considerably since
tizer of aged mozzarella sticks with homemade ranch dressing, which tasted like victory. Unlike the usual cheese stick where the cheese stretches too far beyond the outer break, Peter’s sticks instead had a much cleaner bite that was rich in flavor. The seasoning wasn’t lost in the deep fryer, which had my taste
Symposium Proposal Deadline Has Arrived Stanford University will be holding their 6th annual Honors Research Symposium on May 4 at 9 a.m. The annual symposium is aimed towards honors community college students and also features students giving presentations. The deadline for students to submit proposals for presentations is February 14. All proposals must include 100-150 words and a description of the proposal in one sentence. Individual presentations should be 15 minutes long and group presentations should be at least 20 minutes. Group presentations are
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new level of customer service I’ve yet to experience. The menu specialized in American classics like steak sandwiches and corn beef hash making it an easy sell to first timers. There was even a weight watchers category for the more health-conscious food goer. We started off with an appe-
buds wishing I hadn’t shared. My lunch arrived shortly after the sticks were gone. I had the B.L.T. sandwich with a side of fries in what could have fed one other person. The portions here are huge! My visit was getting better by the moment and hit a climax after the first bite. The bacon strips were thick and tender, still simmering from the grill. The fresh lettuce and tomatoes made for an impeccable presentation; they were picture perfect. I had taken it upon myself to add avocado to the masterpiece, as I firmly believe that it is a necessity when creating kingly sandwiches. The fries on the other hand weren’t anything out of the ordinary. They were nice and thick but were clearly overshadowed by everything else on the table. They were enjoyable, but not worth highlighting. In the end, the satisfaction of a full belly called for a siesta to return to reality. Peter’s Café proved to be a noteworthy pig-out spot. Friendly service, great location, and a massive menu all work in favor of this low-key treasure off the Millbrae
its 2007 inception. Where it previously lived upon a small base of local supporters, it has since grown to become one of the highlights of the spring semester, incorporating performers from different parts of the country. Skyline counselor Nate Nevado has been a long-time supporter of the message the annual event represents. At last year’s gathering, “Hip hop is a culture,” Nevado said. “Whether you are Filipino, Armenian (or) black . . . education is important in (fostering) understanding. . . . What we’re teaching our kids are leadership roles.” The 2013 celebration will be an all day event on Saturday, March 9 at Skyline College.
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UYS President Andy Vieyra mixing beats at the quad.
presentations of research in a wide range of disciplines, campus tours and Stanford University student entertainment”. The event also includes an admissions workshop and
tour of the Stanford University campus. For more information, contact Skyline instructors Katherine Harer or Joyce Lee.
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“Side Effects”: the quintessential psychogical thriller
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tors on the screen. Throughout the film, Soderbergh breaks some fundamental film directing rules, but he is able to do it in a way that makes the film great. Overall, “Side Effects” embodies what a psychological thriller should be. Some compare the film to the works of legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, which is a very fair comparison. The film makes you think and is able to own your attention 106 minutes.
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As I sat down to watch the film “Side Effects”, a torn feeling took over my body. On one hand, Steve Soderbergh is one of my favorite directors and continues to create quality films. On the other hand, I was expecting to be overwhelmed by the medical aspects of the film. But after the film ended, I was happy to realize my worries were put to bed. “Side Effects” tells the story of Emily Taylor, played by the phenomenal Rooney Mara, a young woman who continues to struggle with depression. After an apparent suicide attempt, Emily is sent to Dr. Jonathan Banks, played by Jude Law. Dr. Banks prescribes her a new anti-depressant to suppress her feelings of hopelessness, and that’s when things get crazy. The story takes so many twists and turns that I found myself piecing certain parts together after the film was over. Screenwriter Scott Z. Burns did a great job of developing each character and also showing the best and worst of each character. The writing is able to slowly tell the story and keeps you involved throughout. This causes the audience to think about the next step
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that is coming for these characters, and then one twist after another comes along. But with every film that has great writing, you must have even better acting. The shining star of the film is Rooney Mara. You may have heard her name previously for her role in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”. Her performance in “Side Effects” is equally incredible. She is able to disappear into that character and provide a complexity to the
Photo provided by Open Road Films entire story. Along with great performances by Jude Law, Channing Tatum, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, “Side Effects” has a very strong ensemble casts. Director Steve Soderbergh has a significant style that has been consistent with most of his films. His use of wide angles is very different compared to most directors. He also makes slight changes to make the audience focus on the actors. For example, most of the film has a blurry background, especially when there are two ac-
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“Snow on tha Bluf f”: a documentary of keeping it real by Erasmo Martinez TSV Staff writer
There’s no clear idea of what goes on in high crime areas of the United States. Finding a film that explores this theme in an emotional and realistic way is hard to come across, although the 2012 film “Snow on tha Bluff ” showcases this lifestyle in a way never seen. A drug dealer named Curtis Snow is followed around by his friend with a camera stolen from college students. While filming themselves buying cocaine, Snow pulls a gun on the camera man and takes the camera away. The rest of the movie documents Snow and his friends committing crimes in the Atlantic neighborhood nicknamed The Bluff. They’re seen stealing drugs from drug dealers, cutting up cocaine, loading ammo before drive-bys and bowling in the streets. This pattern continues on in the first half of the film, but takes a turn when Snow is threatened and then
shot at by another dealer wanting less competition. Snow ends up in prison after the shooting. The second half starts outside a prison. We see Snow happy in a car, being greeted by his nephews who explain they missed him. Snow visits his baby son and talks to the camera about trying his best to support him financially. Visits with his son are the highpoint of the film and give you an understanding for Snow’s ways. One visit ends with his son’s mother explaining that there must be a better way for Snow to do things. He asks her how and she quickly responds, “The right way.” Without ruining the film, a tragedy forces Snow to rethink how his life has changed by a rival dealer’s attempt to stop Snow from selling. Damon Russell directs the film based on the real life of Curtis Snow, who is the star of the film.
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The awaited return of The Walking Dead by Jordan Sweidan TSV Entertainment Editor
The Walking Dead is back, and continues its twisting and turning third season with the premiere of episode nine this last Sunday. Rick’s group returns to the prison after rescuing Daryl, but unfortunately a few events of what should have been expected did take place. Andrea begins to take position as a leader in Woodbury, as the Governor allows his community to believe that their city is on the brink of chaos. From what has been shown, it looks like Glen has significantly changed from his and Maggie’s
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interrogation and torture in Woodbury. He seems to be a bit more violent and absolutely demands revenge for what happened to the two of them. His anger is portrayed as he curbs stomps a zombie repeatedly even after it’s clearly out of its misery. Towards the end of Screenshot by Jordan Sweidan
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the episode, Rick holds his infant daughter and appears to zone out, as the sound of her crying is running through his head. A few things can be going on in this scene. He could possibly be thinking about the reality in which he’s holding his daughter, or that he’s thinking about Beth’s comment, “She has Lori’s eyes.” When she said that, I could imagine that he began to question whether or not she was really his child. Maybe
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The season of award shows is upon us again. One of the more notable ones is the annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, California. This years’ ceremony was hosted by legendary rapper LL Cool J, who did a good job of leading the event. The show featured the typical bells and whistles, including over the top performances, dedications to deceased artists, and of course the awards. The biggest award of the evening, Album of The Year, went to British band Mumford & Sons for their album “Babel”. The award for Record of The Year went to indie rock artist Goyte for his song “Somebody That I Used to Know”. Other notable winners include singer Frank Ocean who won Best Urban Contemporary Album for “Channel Orange”, rapper Drake who won Best Rap Album for “Take Care”, and the Black Keys who won Best Rock Album for “El Camino”. The big winner of the evening was indie rock band Fun. The New York City natives won Best New Artist The Year. But the one aspect of every music award show that will be discussed is the performances. and Song of Among the notable performers were Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Jack White, and the aforementioned group Fun. The most notable performance of the evening came from the “return-
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ing” Justin Timberlake. Performing his latest single “Suit & Tie”, the singer donned a classic Frank Sinatra style stage, complete with a large band dressed in tuxedoes. His performance also featured a guest appearance from legendary rapper Jay-Z, who arose from his front row seat, performed his verse and quickly exited the stage. Timberlake also debuted his song “Pusher Lover Girl” from his upcoming al-
he’s thinking in the back of his mind that Judith could possibly be Shane’s. The group begins to worry about Rick as he is starting to lose control and doubting whether he can continue to lead them due to his hallucinations which take place again.
Now, this may not be an app that one will find in their mobile app market, however this is definitely one that should be tried out. This desktop application allows you to mirror the content of an iOS device such as an iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad onto a computer screen, whether it is running Windows or OSX. This is very similar to Airplay, Apple’s own streaming server that is installed with just about every iOS
device manufactured. Airserver is a great alternative to those who want to stream their music, videos, and other multimedia onto a bigger screen without having to purchase an Apple TV (priced at $100). Let’s say you have a business presentation to go over, but want to keep control of it without having to stand in front of the computer. You can do this with an iOS device, and a little help from Airserver. The app will give you full control and preview of the presentation, while looking as professional as can be. Want to play some competitive Temple Run with your friends? You can mirror multiple devices onto a computer screen for fun. If you want to check out more about this app, you can go to www.airserverapp.com. Available on the site for download is a free seven day trial version, just to determine if you want to really put the app to use more than just once in a while. Prices vary depending on the license to be purchased, but they range from $3.99 to $14.99.
bum “The 20/20 Experience”. Look forward to more performances like this from Mr. Timberlake in the future, including a possible tour. The 55th Grammy Awards were a success yet again. This show has been the pinnacle for musical success for a long time, and that tradition continues with each passing year.
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Giants Fan Fest 2013
The start of the orange and black season by Reynaldo Garcia
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Fan fest has come and gone to its yearly hibernation. Unofficially the start of the Giants season, Fan Fest was, again, a fun way to kick off baseball in San Francisco. M.V.P. Buster Posey was in attendance, so was former Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum, new haircut and all. Also in attendance was outfielder Hunter Pence, World Series M.V.P. Pablo Sandoval and Sergio Romo, donning his Mexico jersey, just to name a few of the many Giants in attendance. Giants players signed autographs, fans were given the chance to tour through the clubhouses, there were raffles and giveaways and there was even a Minion sighting (the characters from Despicable Me). The weather was great, sunny but cool, and helped set the optimistic mood that accompanies Fan Fest. While the Giants’ regular season doesn’t start for another two months, pitchers and catchers have already reported to Spring Training. But for any other Giants fan, April can’t come soon enough. Fan Fest was just a teaser for the season to come.
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(Top) World Series game one winner signs a baseball for a fan. (Bottom) Southpaw Madison Bumgarner.
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(Top) Tim Linceum looks to rebound from a subpar 2012 season (Bottom) The Giants’ placard adorning the door that leads to the field.
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Pitcher Joe Biagini part of Giants’ farm by Will Nacuozi
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San Francisco Giants’ right hand pitcher (RHP) and former College of San Mateo baseball player Joseph Biagini, is a native of Menlo Park, and has been a Major League Baseball player since 2011 when he was drafted out of UC Davis in the 26th round of the Major League first year player draft in June. This was the achievement of a goal that he had in mind ever since he was growing up practicing with his father, who taught him everything about baseball he currently knows. “I always liked it growing up and he always helped me practice and taught me everything I know about baseball up to this point” said Joseph Biagini. “So I try to appreciate the blessing and try to take advantage of it [making the major league].” Robert Biagini, Joe’s father, briefly played in the Giants’ minor league system in 1982,
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Joe Biagini’s Salem-Keizer Volcanoes baseball card.
where he was able to gain experience, which he would later use to teach his son growing up and inspired him to follow in his footsteps. “It’s a lot of work, obviously, because it quickly can
become your whole life, you know, it’s a long…tiring trip” said Joe Biagini, in regards to his long journey to make it to the Majors. Biagini played baseball for The King’s Academy, before moving onto College of San Mateo, where he played for two years before transferring to UC Davis, where he also played for their baseball team, the Aggies. After being drafted by the Giants, he and the new players were taken to AT&T Park, where they were able to meet former Giants greats, like Willie Mays and Barry Bonds. Biagini said that this was one of his highlights since he started playing for the Giants. As far as academic goals, he was at first majoring in Political Science. However, this changed recently, taking up an interest in Communication, which led to changing his major. In addition, he’s also taken an internship here at Skyline College as part of his academic goals.
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Besides losing streak, things looking up by Reynaldo Garcia
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Both of the Bay Area teams that play inside an arena are currently in a funk. Both the Sharks and Warriors are on a losing streak, but do not fret. For the Warriors, they’re a little over the halfway mark of the season, with plenty of basketball left to be played. Once again, this series examines their past decade and how they are contributing to the winning culture in Bay Area Sports—up next, the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland A’s.
G o l d e n S t a t e Wa r r i o r s Definition of mediocrity for the past 19 years looking to gain respect The Warriors haven’t had a player represent the team in the All-Star game in 16 years. I was two back then. The last All-Star for the Warriors was Latrell Sprewell, who’s infamous for choking then Warriors head coach, and current Brooklyn Nets head coach, P.J. Carlesimo. That alone is indicative of how bad the Warriors have been for the past almost two decades. Sure, there were some players during that span who should’ve been invited to an All-Star game; Baron Davis wasn’t always a lazy, out-of-shape point guard. During his run as a Golden State Warrior, he merited an All-Star berth. Or maybe Monta Ellis. That discussion now comes to Stephen Curry, who well could’ve, and should’ve, been an All-Star this year. But at least the Warriors broke
that streak of All-Star-less players this year. David Lee is an All-Star. Again, Curry should be joining him. But the Warriors are turning heads this year. The Los Angeles Clippers, the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder are some of the top teams in the N.B.A. this season. The Warriors beat them all, at least one time. And the Warriors were competitive against the Spurs in their game in last month, so they almost became the giant killers. And those victories came without center Andrew Bogut, who was the centerpiece in the trade that shipped Monta Ellis to Milwaukee, who has been out for most of the season. The Warriors are currently the sixth seed in the Western Conference, sitting with a 30-22 record heading into All-Star weekend. While their losing streak has slipped them down the rankings, the Warriors are in the midst of their best season since the 2007-2008 season, where they finished 48-34. The Warriors, led by Curry and
Lee, are playing a much more balanced basketball. This is due to head coach Mark Jackson, who has instilled a balanced team mentality. Gone are the days of “Nellie ball”, affectionately called after former coach Don Nelson, where the emphasis was run-and-gun offense and zero emphasis on defense. Mark Jackson is bringing back the “We
Warriors All-Star forward David Lee.
Believe” days back to the Warriors. The team, losing streak aside, has played great so far this season. The team is buying into coach Jackson’s system and playing spirited basketball. At the end of the regular season, the Warriors should make the playoffs for just the second time in 19 years. And hopefully start a new era in which the Warriors are actually relevant.
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Skyline baseball explodes in penultimate inning
Freshman Luciano Molina comes up with big hit by Kenny Martin
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Skyline’s baseball team won a much needed game at home Wednesday afternoon, 5-2, against the Contra Costa Comets. The victory may be what the team needed to settle down after a rocky start to the 2013 season. In their season opener, Skyline held a 4-0 lead against Mendocino College in the sixth inning, but ended up losing after they allowed six runs in the final innings. The team then headed to Sacramento to face the reigning State JC Baseball Champions, Cosumnes River College in a two-game series. They lost the first game, but won the closely contested second game. After playing competitively against a great team like Cosumnes, Head Coach Dino Nomicos expected the team to carry lots of momentum into their game on Tuesday, once again against Mendocino College. “We played yesterday (Tuesday) and were flat,” Nomicos said. “We didn’t look like the same team that just beat Cosumnes. We weren’t getting after it.” So, Skyline headed into Wednesday’s game with a 1-3 record and a new ball club filled with lots of potential. “It’s one of the best clubs,” Nomicos said. “They have a great work ethic. We’re going to go through some growing pains, but if we get on a roll, we’ll be hard to beat.” The score stayed fairly close for the majority of the game. The Comets scored a run in the first inning, with Skyline retaliating in the second inning to tie the game at one apiece. The score stayed even until the Comets strung together a few hits in the sixth inning to regain the lead. Sean Collins, the starting pitcher for Skyline, went six innings and
allowed two runs on three hits. During the middle innings of the game, Skyline hit a number of ground balls, two of which resulted in a double play, but that bad stretch ended in the eighth inning. With runners on first and second, an errant throw by the Comets’ infield on a hit between second and third base resulted in the tying run being scored for Skyline. Next, first baseman Luciano Molina, a freshman from Capuchino High School and one of the up-andcoming stars on the team, came up to bat with the opportunity to take the lead for his team. “I was just looking for a pitch to hit,” Molina said. “He (the Comets’ pitcher) threw a slider and I just went with it and took it up the middle.” Molina’s hit scored two runs, and now Skyline had a 4-2 lead with no outs and a runner on second. Skyline got another hit to cap a 4-run eighth inning and carry a 5-2 lead into the final inning. In the ninth inning, relief pitcher Daniel Morales got three outs without allowing a hit to secure the win for Skyline, improving their record to 2-3. In these first five games of the season, Morales has already got three decisions, two wins and one loss, which is an impressive stat for the recently acquired pitcher. Tony Brunicardi, the pitching coach for Skyline, said the game plan once Morales came out was to get ahead of the Contra Costa hitters, who are known for being aggressive. Morales did that, which then forced the Comets to chase pitches. Nomicos was happy with his team’s pitching, a facet of the game he feels is going to be key for their success this season. “We got great pitching out of our guys today,” Nomicos said. “It was a total turnaround from yesterday.” Brunicardi was very satisfied with his pitchers’ aggressive play in Wednesday’s game.
A Skyline player hits the ball in the eight inning.
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A Skyline player rounds third base and heads to home in the high scoring eight inning.
“We did a great job competing right out of the gate,” Brunicardi said. “Collins didn’t come out with his best stuff, but he competed to give his team a chance to win.”
Looking to the future, Brunicardi wants to see his pitchers attack batters earlier in the game. Molina acknowledged winning Wednesday’s game was very positive
for the team moving forward. “We were playing too uptight,” Molina said. “Today will loosen us up and wake up our bats to get it going earlier.”
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