The Skyline View Issue 5 Spring 2016

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The Voice of Skyline College, San Bruno, California

Volume XL- Issue 5

April 7, 2016

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CAMPUS’ NEW RIDE

Photo illustration by Dave Newlands/The Skyline View

Skyline transit-to-campus shuttle en route to reality

by Joshua Chan

TSV Staff Writer

Skyline students who commute to and from Daly City may see an easier commute in the future, thanks to approvals for a new shuttle from the President’s Council of Skyline College.

The shuttle comes as part of what the President’s Council calls the “Last Mile Transportation Initiative.” The “Last Mile Transportation Initiative” is based on the results of the Skyline Transportation Survey, which looks at factors such as the ways that students get to school or where students commute to Skyline College from. The shuttle is currently planned to be free for students, and the President’s Council is looking at different transit agencies to help them fulfill this plan.

The “Last Mile Transportation Initiative” has been in the works ever since the summer of 2013, according to a minute from a joint meeting between the district and the City of San Bruno on

July 9, 2014. In this minute from the meeting, President’s Council member Cindy Abbott cited that Skyline College is more than a mile away from most major transportation hub. Many students who take public transportation usually take 45 minutes to an hour getting from a BART station to campus, and that BART stations are four to seven miles away with limited bus service.

So a main focus of the initiative was to make the commutes easier of students that are already commuting to Skyline College.

“Transportation to college is an access issue,” Cherie Colin, director of marketing, communications and public relations for Skyline College said in a statement on the matter.

“Our mission is to make Skyline College accessible to anyone who wants to pursue higher education and part of that mission is realized by keeping transportation costs for students low.”

“I think they might be spending more of their time here, encouraging them to study more with groups of friends,” Skyline

student Cerys Williams said in regards to the effect of a free shuttle.

Early childhood education major Kalia Chavez also weighed in on the effects of a free shuttle, in line with Colin’s statement.

“It would show them that Skyline cares enough to make things easier,” Chavez said.

“They do care about their education and them succeeding.”

According to a presentation on “The Last Mile Transportation Initiative,” the largest amount of commuter students to Skyline College come from Daly City, with San Bruno and South San Francisco coming in second and third, respectively. The shuttle would not cover San Bruno due to the competition between SamTrans in providing local transportation. Currently, the Skyline Transportation Survey states that 18 percent of students at Skyline college said that they take public transport, between SamTrans and BART. Furthermore, according to figures from documentation on “The Last Mile Initiative,” a majority

Fun facts about Skyline’s new shuttle • Go straight from Daly City BART to Skyline College • 7 a.m.-6 p.m. every hour • Takes around 50 minutes via BART • 1 hour 25 minutes using only the bus, need to take two buses • 2 hours 11 minutes walking • 1 hour if biking via Southgate and Callan • 15 minutes if driving via 1-280S and Sneath Lane Source: Cherie Colin Director of Marketing Communications and Public Relations

of students who take SamTrans to school arrive between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., while the majority of students also leave campus between noon and 3 p.m.

As it currently stands, the shuttle seems to be aimed at Skyline students who consider travel time and convenience to be some of the most important aspects of public transportation.

The shuttle will most likely have to address transport concerns for students during the previously stated peak hours of between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. for arrival, and between noon and 3 p.m. for departure. There is also a larger amount of people who arrive between 9 a.m. and noon, as well as a surprising amount of people who arrive between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., likely night classes.

Furthermore, according to Cherie Colin, the shuttle is funded mostly by two programs: the C/ CAG (City/County Association of Governments) Local Transportation Services Program and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Measure A Sales Tax Program.

Transportation

The C/CAG Local Transportation Services Program is under an initiative from the city of San Bruno called the Countywide Congestion Relief Plan.

A press release from the San Mateo County Transit Authority then indicates that both the TA and C/CAG have allocated $10 million in taxpayer money under a part of Measure A, which provides “one-half of one percent sales tax until December 31, 2034.”

If everything goes as planned and the shuttle is further approved by the C/CAG, the shuttle should launch in August 2016, Colin commented. The current proposal for the shuttle says that the shuttle would run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., to and from Daly City BART, arriving at Skyline every hour for its operating time.

Colin also hopes that the shuttle would allow those who previously didn’t have access to Skyline College are able to get access, while serving current students of Skyline College.

Time

Bus

51 minutes

Car

13 minutes

Walking

2 hour 11 min

Biking

50 Minutes

Commuting time from Daly City Bart Station to Skyline College Source: Google Maps

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The Staff

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News

April 7, 2016

USC raises annual tuition

By Marinelle Cabillo TSV Staff Writer

Cost of attendance is most often the main concern for students looking for colleges to apply to.

This includes students who consider going away to college and have to worry about additional expenses like rent, groceries, and transportation. Attending a local community college will save students’ families money, and this will also give the student a higher chance of being admitted into their desired school.

With the tuition increase, financial aid may not be enough for students to attend USC since it is not always guaranteed. Some students already assume they will not receive financial aid and do not want to bother applying, like Skyline student Justine Velarde.

Velarde plans to transfer out of Skyline College soon to a four year university.

Velarde’s search has been influenced by college tuitions.

“Whenever I look at schools, one of the first things I check is the price,” Velarde said. “Price is

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The iconic statue of Tommy Trojan on USC’s campus.

one of the main things that affect my search process for a university. Even if I see a school that is perfect for my major, if the price was too high I would dismiss it or put it at the bottom of my list as a ‘last backup plan.’”

Recently, Skyline’s Board of Governors Fee Waiver requirements have changed as well. Students

who have been on academic probation for a combination of two consecutive semesters will not be eligible for the waiver. The two consecutive semesters must be primary terms, which is fall and spring.

“We have been notifying students since the Spring 2015 grade roll to give them time

to improve on their Academic Standards standing and are working on an appeal process,” Colin said. “Students that lose their BOGFW and do not have extenuating circumstances will need to pay for their enrollment and fees starting fall 2016, but we will do everything we can to help students.”

Erik Skinner replaces former chancellor

By Laurel B. Lujan TSV News Editor

The chancellor of the California Community Colleges is being replaced with an acting chancellor while the now previous chancellor is retiring.

Erik Skinner is embracing the new role of acting chancellor until he is no longer needed. Before becoming interim chancellor, Skinner’s role was deputy chancellor.

The press release from the official CCC website was put out through email on March 21, 2016.

It is clear the Board of Governors is still looking for a permanent chancellor.

Previous chancellor, Brice Harris, is now chancellor emeritus in honor of his career.

Harris served as a chancellor to Los Rios Community College District in the Sacramento area for 16 years. He was chancellor of San Mateo Community College District beginning in Sept. 2012.

Back in 2013 Skinner was promoted to serve as deputy vice

• President Obama is scheduled to arrive in the Bay Area on Friday, April 8 for fundraisers at a Democratic National Committee event in San Francisco, and then will leave on Saturday.

chancellor for the chancellor’s office. As stand-in chancellor, he over sees programs such as: Academic Affairs, Student Services and Special Programs, Economic Development and Workforce Preparation, and College Finance and Facilities Planning.

The chancellor’s job, according to the CCC Chancellor’s Office: “Include[s] general responsibility for leadership and coordination, as well as specific functions such as serving as the fiscal agent for appointment of state funds, approving educational programs proposed by the colleges, and reviewing plans for construction projects. The Chancellor’s Office also provides services to the colleges such as maintaining a comprehensive information system; coordinating, following and sponsoring legislation; and providing assistance in the areas of student, program and fiscal services.”

According to edsource.org, the Board of Governors are expected to find a permanent replacement by the 2016-2017 school year.

Courtesy of California Community College Chancellor official website

For more information on the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and other related updates go to: http://www.cccco.edu/

• California recently passed a state law that will make it easier for women to obtain birth control without a prescription or seeing a doctor. However, women would have to speak with a pharmacist first and fill out a health screening questionnaire.

• On Wednesday, April 6, BART revealed their new and improved trains, in which 755 new trains will be added to the commute system by the fall of 2016.

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News

April 7, 2016

“Schools Our Children Deserve” discusses public education

By Madison J. Tidwell TSV Staff Writer

Skyline College, in partnership with several local chapters of The American Federation of Teachers, hosted the “Schools Our Children Deserve” conference on Saturday, March 19. The conference was held to address prominent issues in California public education, particularly workforce challenges and student success accountability in San Mateo County.

Following the transition from the policies of the No Child Left Behind Act to the new Every Student Succeeds Act, student accountability measures are now in the hands of the state, rather than the national government.

The conference brought together teachers, parents, students, and elected officials to discuss what these accountability measures will be, as well as the difficulties facing the public education system in upholding these measures.

“We parents, students, and teachers need to make clear that we want schools to include music, art, science, languages, sports, and that we do not wish to return to the test centered focus of the past,” said President of Jefferson Elementary Federation of Teachers, Melinda Dart, who was instrumental in creating and hosting the event. “No Child Left Behind policies led to a test and punish cycle which further impoverished schools, and forced educators to focus on test taking, which narrowed the curriculum and alienated some students.”

Courtesy of Michelle Kern

Guest key note speaker Jeff Duncan-Andrade, Ph.D., discusses urban education in today’s society on March 19, 2016.

The event featured a keynote address by Jeff Duncan-Andrade, Ph.D., an associate professor of Raza Studies, Education Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies at San Francisco State University. DuncanAndrade has a strong history of social justice advocacy and is a prominent writer and expert on urban education and critical pedagogy.

“It’s rare that you have the combination of families and teachers and elected officials in the same space, focused on such a pertinent issue as the education of children in a society,” Duncan-Andrade said.

“My job [as the keynote speaker] is to affirm people who are already

pushing hard to create fundamentally different conversations in our field and provide them with some additional support and ammunition to construct an argument.”

He was particularly interested in speaking at the event because of the composition of the audience and the highlighting of a perpetual lack of growth in the field of education, which he feels to be one of the most pressing issues facing the nation.

“Jeff Duncan-Andrade’s presentation moved many to tears and felt transformational,” said President Dart, who has been a teacher in Daly City for 28 years.

“We have been asked as educators

Skyline introduces new STEM lab

By Laurel B. Lujan TSV News Editor

Skyline College is the first community college in California to have a Base 11 innovation Center also known as a Fab Lab. Skyline College recently partnered with the Base 11 Organization, which resulted in Skyline receiving a new lab and engineering entrepreneur program for students.

The event of Base 11 is focused toward the goal of building a sustainable middle class by centering on the under privileged students of backgrounds including women, Hispanics and African Americans. Cherie Colin, Director of Marketing Communications and Public Relations, said Base 11 is to be great for the economy by trying to build a stronger middle class through these opportunities.

“We recently underwent a partnership with Base 11,” Colin said. “It is an organization that is focused on really building on a middle class in America by encouraging students who are under resourced and underrepresented.”

The CEO of Base 11, Landon Taylor, gave a speech on Base 11 and what the program is and what it can offer to community college students especially the highly competitive internships.

The internships are meant to inspire.

“I want students to be able to learn and discover what their interests are and ultimately our focus is to give them into the place they deserve,” Taylor said.

The programs offer community college students like Skyline

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Landon Taylor, CEO of Base 11 speaking to the Skyline community at the launch event on April 6, 2016.

opportunities based on, “entrepreneur accelerant” onto the victory circle. The Victory Circle is used as a destination for Base 11 for student to be finished within 24 months or less by hitting one or more of the three goals: admitted to a four year university, hired for a high paid STEM job and/or launch their own based STEM enterprise. The goal overall with the implemented innovation center is to have 11,000 students into this Victory circle by 2020.

One of the three flagship programs offered are the internships themselves.

There are 11 positions and four of them went to Skyline studentsRobert O’Leary, Ai Hnin OO, Daniel Powers and Alina Rai. When the winning students were asked of how they have found out about Base 11, it was through their physics class and the original Base 11 presentations.

The lab features an MIT originated Fab Lab. Can make almost anything, making a prototype and being able to launch it as a business. The lab features a 16 week curriculum that will teach

students on how to take a young aspiring entrepreneur student’s ideas and commercialize them.

When the winning students were asked of how they have found out about Base 11, it was through their physics class and the original Base 11 presentations.

The internships are located at USC, the Smithsonian Museum of the National Air Space program and Cal Tech.

The lab is located in Building seven, second floor. The lab can be used by the students of Skyline can also use it to make The course on the engineering entrepreneurship will start on Sept.

15, 2016.

Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud being one of the leaders in these partnerships said in her speech and as a personal statement, that under privileged students especially those in community colleges like Skyline need to be served.

“We have an unbelievable opportunity here,” said Stroud. It takes us paying attention at being attention and deliberate to make sure people have these access to these types of opportunities.”

to focus only on students’ academic success, but we know that students need also to build emotional resilience, empathy for each other, and they need validation and pride in their identities.”

Following the keynote address, the conference split into breakout sessions which included a reading and signing by well known children’s author Maya Christina Gonzalez, with workshops with panelists and round table discussions regarding public education in California.

These workshops covered issues such as making the transition to community college, lifelong learning through community college, the

benefits of learning communities, and the effects of the housing crisis on education and educators, among many others.

One of the most important panel discussions was on educational funding. Many attendees were surprised to find that funding per student varies in San Mateo County and that county policies have a much wider effect than it might seem.

Policies such as 2012-voter-passed Proposition 30, which taxes those who make over $250,000 a year, give schools more stability in funding.

Because of this, schools aren’t forced to cut student programs. The panel also touched on the teacher shortage in San Mateo County and the high cost of housing for families. With teachers, families, and policymakers all involved in the discussion, the panel was good start for creating new and more effective educational policies.

Josh Pechthalt, President of the California Federation of Teachers, gave closing remarks and the conference ended with a raffle, as well as much food for thought for the attendees about the future of education in California.

On the whole, the conference was a landmark event for bringing together various members of the education community to work together to face the upcoming challenges in public education.

“Community strengthens schools and schools strengthen community,” President Dart said.

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Opinions

April 7, 2016

Research for the upcoming presidential primary The presidential election is coming, and everyone has their own opinion on who is going to win, or at least who they hope to win. Voters claim they know about who they’re voting for, but do they really know anything about the election, let alone the candidates they are voting against?

In California, the majority of the voters are registered Democrats. Most of them are more than likely to vote for either former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or Senator Bernie Sanders.

Both are competent candidates, but some individuals may be voting for the wrong reasons.

This is a prominent trend that occurs within the pool of younger voters, composed primarily of college students in particular: lack of research. These voters tend to voice their opinions loudly, solely basing their views on what they see or hear on social media and the internet.

For instance, Senator Bernie Sanders is popular with younger voters due to his socialist and liberal views on social issues.

But many voters from both sides of the party also view him as the “free education” candidate. This is totally unacceptable; Democratic voters should instead vote for Sanders because he is progressive and consistent regarding his

support of improving civil rights, the Affordable Health Care Act, and racial discrimination.

In comparison, the most popular vote for the Republican party is Donald Trump. Trump is known to ruffle some feathers with his radical statements, such as prohibiting Muslims from immigrating to the United States, or his opinions regarding Latin American residents. Each statement uttered by Trump seems to only raise his vote throughout the country, but surprisingly, he has proposed some ideas that would be considered a positive in this election.

According to Donald Trump’s campaign website, he plans to give American citizens a simpler tax code and tax relief for middle class Americans. He plans to achieve this by removing income taxes for people whose salaries fall under $25,000 a year, or those who are married and jointly earn less than $50,000.

According to research conducted by The Huffington Post Business in 2013, 39.6 percent of people earn $20,000 or less per year. This means that, in Trump’s policy, 39.6 percent of people will be negated of income taxes.

It is common for individuals who are voting for Trump to choose him for the wrong reasons.

Photo Illustration by Amber Wong/The Skyline View

Some of these people just spout his hateful actions and don’t ever mention that he was a successful businessman, not to mention they disregard many of his reforms.

These are some of the plans few voters know about due to lack of research.

Without any form of research,

constituents cannot fully determine which candidate they should vote for. Voting should be seen as a serious matter that requires plenty of attention to pick the very best candidate that the country has to offer.

It only takes a few minutes to read articles that pertain to

one’s favorite candidate and their respective opponents.

Voters should take the initiative to further inform themselves on what each candidate’s views are and what their plan for the country entails.

Media affects how women view their body image What is shown in the media impacts the way women view themselves.

In social media, what do you see? Kardashians, left and right. Victoria’s Secret models.

Celebrities’ selfies. Is this a good thing? Not really.

The problem is that only certain body types are being exposed to the public, so many believe that those bodies are the only acceptable type.

Some believe that there is nothing wrong with showing very slim women and very muscular men on television and various media because, after all, sex sells. But they are wrong. Being trained to think that there are certain

body types for certain genders, ages, and heights can make an individual obsess over body image, which can result in health issues.

Plus-size model Ashley Graham stunned the world last November when she appeared on the runway during New York Fashion Week while wearing her lingerie line. In photos displayed across the internet, Graham wears a two-piece lingerie outfit, and is rocking it.

Graham is a body activist who encourages people to love the body shape they were born with. The hashtag she uses, #beautybeyondsize, features women of all sizes embracing their curves, no curves, big butts, no butts, and everything in between on social media.

Recently, Graham’s Lane

Bryant commercial was denied by several networks. In this unaired commercial, Graham is shown almost completely nude with other full figured women. This is frustrating to many, because it seems like she only got denied because of her figure.

I don’t think her commercial should have been denied, similar Victoria's Secret commercials featuring plus sized women have been aired frequently in the past.

It really makes one wonder why a commercial starring women with a different body type gets so much criticism.

According to nationaleatingdisorders.org, 80 percent of Americans watch over three hours of television per day, and experimental studies have linked thin body image ideals in the

media to body dissatisfaction. This can lead to eating disorders among women. This comes as no surprise, since media basically showcases what is “acceptable” and what is not.

Some go to great extents to take control when they are not happy with how they look. What they can control is their intake of food.

Many stop eating for periods of time, while others binge eat and regurgitate.

Westminstercollege.edu states that in recent years, women’s body sizes have grown larger while the standard that society portrays is much thinner. According to the site, many of the models shown on television and other forms of social media are approximately 20 percent below ideal body weight.

So what does this mean for the

people consuming the media? They are being exposed only to the small percent of people who actually fit those standards. In reality, those super models shown on TV and other forms of media don’t even look like that themselves. Their original images are distorted and airbrushed to show no flaws or imperfections.

According to healthyhorns. utexas.edu, the average American woman is about 5 feet 4 inches and weighs about 140 pounds, while the average clothing size for women is between 12-14. This is why I believe we need more body activists and models like Ashley Graham, who embraces not only her body type, but encourages others to do so as well. She is not only rooting for the full figured women, but every body type.

Photo illustration by Jordan Sweidan/The Skyline View

A Skyline College student measures her waist on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

April 7, 2016

Opinions Artistic License

The View From Here With Michelle Brignoli, Editor in Chief There is so much pressure being exerted on today’s youth about where they will attend college after they graduate from high school, and for some reason it’s been stigmatized that going to community college right after is sub par.

Personally, I was embarrassed to explain why I was attending community college. I felt it was expected of me to attend a four year university immediately, but I failed my third year of math in high school, which disqualified me from any of the four year colleges that I was accepted to.

What some people might not realize is, there are many circumstances that prohibit all different types of students from attending a four year institution immediately after high school.

Money, grades, family life, and loads of other situations make it too hard for a student to commit themselves to a four year college.

Going to a community college takes the pressure off of students who aren’t certain of what major to choose. It’s a life changing decision, and it’s unfortunate that young people, like myself, feel rushed to make it.

The tuition fee at Skyline College for one unit is $46 ($272 for six units) according to their website. At San Francisco State University, the tuition fee for a student taking zero to six units is $1,587, according to

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their website.

That means if a student takes six units at SF State, they will end up paying almost six times the amount that they would pay at Skyline College. This doesn’t include the various other fees that students are required to pay for every semester either.

At this point, it just makes more sense for a student to take general education courses at a community college, especially if they’re unsure of what major to declare in.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 80 percent of students change their major before graduation.

It’s hard enough for some students to decide what major to stick with, but an even bigger issue can be figuring out what to do with a degree in the specified field. Time is the only remedy that can allow a student to be fully comfortable when making decisions like these.

Even when a student admits their attendance at a community college, the follow up question they have to answer is usually going to be, “Where are you transferring afterwards?”

This results in the idea that there will always be pressure revolving around education, although it’s good that this factor exists. However, it can be overwhelming to students, especially for the general college age group.

Instead of asking vague questions about where someone might attend school, people should ask students about what fuels their motivation for attendance. This is much more thought provoking and enlightening for the younger generation that might not have been thinking about it beforehand.

Attending a private college is worth the bills

By Abigayle Hagusian TSV staff writer

As difficult as it is to transfer, it's a process many community college students go through. When applying for transfer, students have to weigh out the many schools to choose from. For some, a public state college like San Francisco State University should suffice, while others aim for a private college like Dominican University.

The term "private college" has been stained with such a negative connotation, though. Some students say that private schools are a complete waste of money, but contrary to popular belief, this stigma is wrong. Private colleges are not a waste.

Upon meeting new students at Skyline, the most common questions to ask are "what's your major?" and "where do you plan to transfer?"

A majority of the time, the responses include colleges such as UC Davis or CSU Long Beach. Rarely do students choose to attend private colleges. If anything, they spit at the word "private" and transition into a rant on how private colleges aren't worth attendance.

One of the main reasons people frown upon private colleges is because of the high tuition rates.

According to the College Board, the average tuition in the 2015-2016 school year for private colleges was estimated to an average of $32,405, while public colleges totaled to $9,410. These numbers are high enough to scare students away from applying, but the outcome of attending a private college is well worth the bill.

Students walk and bike around Stanford’s campus in Palo Alto, Calif., on Monday, August 5, 2016.

Attending a private college has many benefits. Due to the high tuition, students are supplied with greater and higher quality resources.

Private colleges also tend to have a smaller population, an estimated average of about 1,920 students, according to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).

This small size shows lower student to faculty ratios, giving students more access to their professors and a higher chance of personally communicating with them. This is opposed to a public

college, where lecture halls are composed of 200 students and one professor, where a student may hardly know anyone else's name.

Furthermore, the faculty at private colleges work closely with their students to ensure they're on the right path to graduate on time. It is shown that 79 percent of students graduate from private schools in four years, compared to the 49 percent that graduate from public state universities.

Upon researching about the transfer process myself, I, like many others, limited my search to public

state campuses. After researching graduation rates, degrees offered and extra curricular activities, I found that some CSU's were a perfect match for me, while none of the UC's fit my interests. Some lacked the programs I needed, and others lacked environmental appeal.

This led me to immerse myself in the world of private colleges.

Anyone would love to save thousands of dollars by attending a public college, but the thought of whether or not you'll be happy at the school you choose is most important.

Andrew Avilla/The Skyline View

The debate of private colleges versus public colleges was born long ago, and there ultimately isn't an answer of which college is better.

There will always be arguments between the two, but the ultimate argument comes down to money.

While the cost of college is one of the main aspects in determining where to apply, it shouldn't govern the entire decision. There is nothing wrong with attending a private college and the negative stigma associated with them is only an opinion of others.

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April 7, 2016

The secrets of the SAT and Brazilian soccer

How my SAT tutor changed the way I learn and why that has been invaluable for my lifelong education

By Madison J. Tidwell

TSV STAFF WRITER

For many high school students, the SAT and other standardized tests are looming monsters to be dealt with as one would approach, say, cleaning out a hoarder’s den or removing a large wasps’ nest. Even for those with a knack for testing, the sheer exhaustion of the SAT makes the whole ordeal deeply unpleasant, and that’s to say nothing of the arduous study process that precedes the test.

But the secret to the SAT and to lifelong education may be as simple as how Brazilian soccer players learn to play so well.

Despite a 2014 National Association for College Admission Counseling study, which showed no significant differences in either cumulative GPA or graduation rates between Photo illustration by Jordan Sweidan/The Skyline View students who took the SAT and those who did not, the SAT and A stack of SAT prep books sits on a desk in an empty classroom on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. other tests like it will presumably endure in many admission processes simply for their I would be right there with hints for the actual test have long bones and start from what you consistency and role as a standard you, but I had the luck to have since flown my mind. What has know well. Once you have a clear by which to measure students an extraordinary SAT tutor back remained vividly is one of the understanding of the core point, quantitatively. in high school who changed very first lessons we went over: add back what you’ve cut. By the With no end to standardized my entire learning process and the lesson of simplification. He end, you’ll find you’ve learned testing in sight, some Skyline showed me that in standardized told me that learning is a puzzle, more than you thought was students looking to transfer testing, there is a hidden kernel and you already have all the tools possible. to four year universities may of insight which can be hugely you need to learn anything.

But don’t just take my word be forced to undergo the SAT impactful on your lifelong Begin by getting rid of what’s for it; look instead to professional drudgery, while others are education. least important --the extraneous soccer. As Daniel Coyle explains heading towards the GRE with Though I’m sad to say many details, the window dressing-- he in his book “The Talent Code: equal trepidation. of my tutor’s helpful tricks and told me. Carve down to the bare Unlocking the Secret of Skill in

Fight fire with kindness

By Joshua Chan TSV STAFF WRITER

In light of the tragedy in Brussels, don't immediately dismiss the ideas of others, even if you disagree, or else it just gets worse.

I know that this publication has covered this idea in opinion pieces past, but I feel that this sentiment should be brought up again, since it’s still very important to note. In a world where tragic terrorist attacks get reported almost constantly in the rapid turnover of the 24 hour news cycle, always keep in mind that the actions of a few are not always the actions of many.

Especially with regard to religion, don’t disagree with someone just to disagree with someone. If you do disagree, disagree politely and respectfully. As the European refugee crisis was being reported, and still is in some capacity, even without outside media coverage.

There is a fear that I believe is misplaced, due to the tendency of people to lump others that disagree into boxes. An example of these such “boxes” is the stereotype that religious people are all stuck in the past, and that religion is simply a long

gone product of early historical ignorance. It never ends well, because people usually go into the discussion to “win”, and that goes against the whole point of any decent discussion.

In a video published on the BBC’s website asking Belgians to describe their thoughts on the attacks in Brussels, many replied with words like, “frustrated” and “sad." But the thing that really stood out in the video

Stay

still people in the end. They are people who deserve to have their side heard if they’re being respectful with you.

Dismissing Islam as one and the same with ISIS is to not only muddle an extremely complex issue into something incomprehensible, but it runs contrary to one of America’s greatest benefits: the variety and diversity of voices that all bring something new to the table.

When we immediately dismiss the beliefs of believers in Islam, we dismiss the opinions of Americans, and that can lead to dangerous territories, especially with some detractors of Islam proposing “Muslim identification," which singles out a single subset of American people on an arbitrary basis.

There are always two sides to an issue, whether you like it or not, and it’s not always going to be easy to respectfully disagree with the ideas of others. I’ve personally dismissed people on first glance many times myself, but I try not to.

People are smarter when they listen to and respectfully disagree with other viewpoints, and the world is a better place when you just listen to someone’s part of the story first.

“When we immediately dismiss the beliefs of believers in Islam, we dismiss the opinions of Americans.”

was the inclusion of two women in hijabs, whom said many of the same things that the other, mainly white, interviewees said.

Even though they were “different” in terms of outside appearance, they were still Belgian citizens in the end.

There was no special distinction other than clothing and skin color; in the end they were simply Belgian people. In that same manner, people who disagree with your ideals are

Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Anything”, there may be a reason so many professional soccer players come from Brazil.

A project started by a school teacher in 1998 introduced Brazil to the game of “futbol de salao,” which is a version of soccer played in a small room, with five players on each side, and a smaller, heavier ball.

The space constraint forces players to focus on their technical skills, gives far more interaction with the ball, and develops a strong commitment to teamwork.

Thus, when players move to a regular soccer field, their skills, creativity, and technique are acutely honed and can be unleashed with more field space.

So, for those approaching standardized tests like the SAT, this technique is valuable for all sections of the test. And for those whose standardized testing days are thankfully over, consider how simplification can allow you to delve into the heart of a problem, difficult task, or new skill and allow you to use your own knowledge and skills to learn better.

In the words of the everwise Ernest Hemingway, “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.”

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Millennials abandon “traditional” TV for online streaming

By Sarah Marasigan

TSV Managing Editor

More and more people now prefer to watch content through online streaming programs or systems, instead of traditional television. Many people prefer to stream movies/shows online not only because of its high-speed quality, but because of the ad or commercial-free options and the flexible schedule it offers, allowing people to watch or “binge” watch whenever they want.

Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu are the biggest and most popular programs for online streaming. For under $20 a month you can stream any movie or show you want (you can even stream music) instead of paying over $100 a month for regular cable programs, that may not include an option for you to rewatch a series (for free).

According to a Digitalsmiths report, “Netflix had 65 million members at the end of the second quarter of 2015, with 42 million members in the US.” Netflix could be the most used programs of all; it is the cheapest out of all of them. They’ve been pretty successful within the past couple of years, not only due to their increase in streamers, but for “Netflix Original Shows.”

Netflix has created it’s own original content to stream, and many have turned into commercial successes. These include shows like “House of Cards,” “Orange is the New Black” and “Daredevil.”

Netflix basically tailors information from their users to create a built in audience that these shows will

appeal to. Hulu and Amazon Prime have not been able to create such original and high quality content that Netflix has.

Due to this new and rising trend of online streaming, regular TV programs (Comcast, Dish, etc.) have tried to come up with ways to compete with this new videoon-demand market. Comcast and Dish have tried to launch streaming services to their viewers to keep up with the competition, however Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime still hold the lowest price points and offer way more content.

In this new digital era that is so consumed by social media and online streaming, it was no big shock that “traditional” TV would be less and less prevalent among the younger audience. According to a recent report done by Nielsen figures, traditional TV viewing has declined 32 percent between 2011 and 2015. Essentially, within just four years, one third of the age group’s (18-24) TV viewers have slowly moved their way to online streaming.

Online streaming is a much more convenient way to watch TV as well. Viewers are able to get a much larger selection of content from online streaming with simply just a decent internet connection.

It’s even easier since people are able to stream through any mobile device, tablet, laptop, or with systems that were essentially made for streaming, like the “Apple TV,” and “Chromecast.” Since HBO also announced recently that they would stream on Apple TV, Apple considered streaming 20 other major broadcast channels

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Many people have left regular tv programming and now choose online streaming services such as Amazon Instant Video, Hulu, Netlfix, and Youtube.

as well. These types of streaming systems have had a huge increase in consumption in the past couple of years, and have clearly become an even bigger trend this year.

Rachel Orellana psychology major at Skyline says, “Netflix and that type of online streaming usually have no commercials and no period of time to wait for the next episode, while on regular television networks you’d have to wait a week before you watch another episode.”

Most people can only assume that this trend will continue to grow over the years and sooner or later, online streaming will be the go-to source

for television or entertainment.

Regular television stations will really have to step up their game to keep their viewers on board. Not only do these viewers not want to watch movies or shows on a programmers schedule, they want a wide selection to choose from.

Most TV stations like Comcast and DirecTV will charge extra for more shows or decent movie channels like HBO or Encore.

According to a recent study by eMarketer, ”The number of US digital TV viewers will reach 145.3 million in 2017, up from 106.2 million in 2012.”

Make your morning smoother

By Michelle Brignoli TSV Editor in chief

Getting up and ready to be on time for class can be rough. What can be even harder is fitting in the time to prepare a healthy and appetizing breakfast while rushing to make it to school.

Of course, there is always coffee and perhaps a pastry a student might be able to grab on the way to class. However, it is inevitable that the student will end up crashing shortly after eating, keeping in mind the amount of caffeine and sugar that one can intake from a to go breakfast like that.

One way to beat the crash, and the clock, is something everyone Photo illustration by Andrew Avilla/ The Skyline View already knows about: smoothies. Banana, oats, milk, ice and matcha are easy to find ingredients to It takes all of five minutes to create a college students’ morning smoothie. gather the ingredients, throw them in a blender, and hit the weird, and it kind of is, but it is tea store or Asian market. The button. Viola, breakfast! It’s even also filled with health benefits. only downside of matcha is that good to-go if it goes from the Green tea leaves alone are it is a bit on the pricey side. One blender straight into a reusable known for the caffeine and way to remedy a hurting wallet cup. antioxidants that are great for the is to see a matcha purchase as a This recipe can be altered to skin and metabolism. So because health benefit, not just tea that preference. Try additional fruits matcha is ground up green tea costs more than all the other like blueberries and strawberries leaves, the consumer is taking green teas. for a little more sweetness. For in the entire leaf as opposed to Now that the mystery of matcha extra texture try adding seeds like straining full green tea leaves has been revealed, it is time chia or flax. and only drinking the water that to end the awkward stomach So now the question is, why comes from that process. By rumbles students hear during a matcha smoothie? Actually, consuming matcha, it amplifies morning classes. As cliche as it the question before that is, what the caffeine and antioxidant is, breakfast is the most important is matcha? Well, that’s a great intake, and it is an excellent way meal of the day. Doesn’t it feel question. Matcha is a green tea to start off the day when keeping great to not miss that meal? that has been ground up into a in mind one’s metabolism. powder form. It might sound Try looking for matcha at any

Now this trend partially applies more to millennials of this generation; they are what help drive this trend as well. The trend, then, is that millennials or a much younger audience are increasingly going to consume content on multimedia platforms, systems, or mobile devices instead of watching television. Eventually, within the next 10 years or so, competitors could either respond and seek ways to achieve more consumption, or everyone will slowly turn further away from “traditional” television and eventually turn to online streaming as their first source for good.

Michelle’s Matcha Meal smoothie delight 1 teaspoon matcha powder 1 banana 1/2 cup milk (almond, soy, coconut, etc.)

1 cup raw oatmeal 1 cup ice

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Matcha smoothies are great alternatives to coffee for those looking for a boost of energy without the crash.

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April 7, 2016

Breaking the semester off

By Clayborne Go

TSV staff Illustrator

Skyline students are past the “hump” of their semester before summer. While some choose to enroll for more classes, others choose to take a break. Those are the people that believe long breaks from school are an absolute necessity for a successful learning experience.

And they may be right, because two days off in a week just isn’t enough for someone to live a life outside of school. Students need to recover from the stress caused by the academic and social standards placed onto them by their peers, parents and teachers. Jo Calhoun of UniversityParent.com believes that students tend to excel more in their school work after taking time off from it.

“Time away from school can be a huge benefit for students’ maturity level and can also provide time for goal setting and clarification,” Calhoun said.

Spring, summer, and winter break are great because they are chances for a student to do whatever they want without the obligations of school holding them back. For example, spring break can be a time for hanging out with friends or a chance to be with family.

“I would usually spend the week [spring break] at my grandparents,” Skyline student Christina Rosa said. “My aunt would hold an Easter party nearby

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Students are given a break during the semester to refresh, but also reflect on themselves and find new things.

and we would play several games with the family. Everyone would just enjoy each others’ company.”

“Back in high school I spent my spring break typically at home,” Skyline student Maithan Seludo said. “Just playing video games and basketball the whole week.”

The idea of a break grows and changes like a tree. A person might have spent their breaks in high school playing video games and now decides to spend it at a wet t-shirt contest because they’re in college and they can. Sometimes people just don’t want to do things

the same way they did before, even without realizing that’s what they want.

It is just like outgrowing a pair of socks: the change is inevitable. To help embrace the inevitable, a positive suggestion is to spend their time off from college travelling somewhere far, appreciating the time it takes to get there. An uncommon word used to describe this would be “wanderlust.”

“I may have the opportunity to go to Colorado to visit my mom,” Skyline student Joe Warren said.

To go on a wanderlust,

one must go where they have previously never been and explore the new sights all around them.

They can try new things and meet new people. A wanderlust is a unique way to celebrate time off.

For example, if a person has never been to the Philippines and would like to explore one of the cities there, they would board a flight there and check out whatever it has to offer. That’s a wanderlust. But one person’s wanderlust is not the same as everybody’s wanderlust.

A trip can be just a long walk from home to downtown. Another

example could be a hike to the top of a mountain. It isn’t at all necessary for a wanderlust to be very far. All that matters is how the moment to the distance is enjoyed.

“I believe people should make people feel free because you’re off school with no homework,” Seludo said. “It’s a time to hangout with friends and try to do stuff productive so you spend your break right.”

Life should be an experience.

The precious time given should not be taken for granted. It should be valued for what it is: priceless.

Skyline Speaks

How have you educated yourself on the presidential candidates?

Haneen Alkusari psychology “Foreign affairs for me personally is really important because I’m middle eastern and I have witnessed war, and I feel like a lot of us have a distorted image and perception of the reality of war since it doesnt occur in our land. And so it concerns me for candidates that want to go into the war against terrorism, because that is not the solution. That would be my main concern.”

Jennifer Watkins environmental science “I follow the newspaper mostly.

I learned mostly the background about Trump and Sanders. What he’s done with his life and how Bernie was raised.”

Travis Hunter mechanical engineering Cecilia Pleitez criminal justice “Stuff around immigration, because it relates around my family and its important to know what will happen to other families one day.”

Hanna Ticzon radiology “For one of my classes I had to look them up and I learned about their platforms.”

“I’ve done my own reading and I don’t really agree with Bernie or Hillary, but I don’t fully support Trump. I think he’s the best candidate.”

Kevin Kleebauer political science and business “I’ve watched the Republican debates and I don’t support any of the candidates.”

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April 7, 2016

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The man without fear returns with the punisher

By Clayborne Go TSV staff Illustrator

A hero can be described as someone who takes the extra step, not for themselves, but for those that need it the most in the toughest of times. But what happens when the heroes don’t have someone else taking the extra step for them? The answer is they keep on going, not because they have to, but because they want to.

It’s the sacrifices heroes make for others that grants them the titles of brave and kind. Heroes can be seen in many people on the street, at school, or maybe even at home. Some might even be found in works of fiction, like Marvel’s hit Netflix series, “Daredevil.”

In April 2015, the first season of “Daredevil” began streaming on Netflix. It captured a wide array of audiences, from teens to adults. The series became so popular that its second season aired a month early this year, on March 18.

Taking place in New York focusing on Matt Murdock, played by Charlie Cox, a man who lost the ability to see, but gained the heightened ability of other senses, like smelling and hearing. By day, Matt Murdock is a lawyer determined to keep

the streets of New York safe.

By night, he is Daredevil, a man behind a mask who does the same thing, just in a more extreme and vigilante way.

This year’s season two shows that the writers have taken the liberty of creating a story that fulfills the needs of new and old fans as they make Matt Murdock’s problems even more exciting. In the latest “Daredevil” adventure, he meets Frank Castle, played by Jon Bernthal, a man like Murdock that wants to keep the streets safe and isn’t afraid to kill criminals. Then, Murdock is reunited with the woman he once loved, Elektra Natchios, played by Elodie Yung, who isn’t afraid to kill anyone.

The way these two are introduced feels right and works well with the rest of the cast.

The introduction of these iconic characters help bring the series a step closer towards a fuller Marvel universe. Watching Elektra and Punisher on screen is sure to entice anyone, Marvel fan or not.

And it isn’t only the characters that are worth while, it’s the relationships between them.

While the relationship between Matt Murdock and Deborah Ann Woll’s, Karen Page is as exciting as counting the number of tiles on the ceiling, it’s the lost love between Murdock and Elektra

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that keep people watching.

Another factor to consider when deciding whether or not to watch “Daredevil” is the acting. Out of the whole cast, the weakest seems to be Deborah Ann Woll. Her character Karen Page is the least fun to follow and when watching her, one’s mind can easily get distracted.

The show also has an actor’s underrated performance, Rosario Dawson as Claire Temple. If

music

An unhinged look into the life of Kendrick Lamar

By Joshua Chan

someone were to be asked who Claire Temple is to the comic books, they wouldn’t be able to answer without the use of the internet. Because her character is so minor, what makes her portrayal so great is that she is able to bring so much by making it her own.

There are many reasons to watch the second season of “Daredevil.” The writing is emotionally inspired without

Unoriginal Virtue: predictable sounds sell well

By Haley Holmes

TSV staff writer

TSV chief copy editor

Kendrick Lamar’s “untitled unmastered.” is easily one of the best collections of cut songs I’ve heard in a long time. While it doesn’t have as much to chew on as his previous album, it’s still a great glance into the making of his previous “To Pimp a Butterfly.”

A collection of b-sides from the production of his previously released album “To Pimp a Butterfly,” “untitled unmastered.” eschews song titles in favor of dates, likely the dates on which the songs were recorded, already giving off the impression that the songs here were unfinished, or have a reason for being cut.

Throughout the project, there is clearly an unfinished feel to the album, which is only fitting. The layered, jazz-influenced instrumentals that were on “To Pimp a Butterfly” are back on this project, although much less grand-feeling than his previous album, allowing it to have its own, if similar, sound.

The unfinished nature of this album is really only highlighted when comparing it to Lamar’s past commercial works such as “good kid m.A.A.d city” or the previously mentioned “To Pimp a Butterfly,” both of which were ambitious concept albums telling a greater story between songs.

There isn’t really as much of a main concept here, but little skits on the beginnings and endings of songs give them even more personality. If you enjoyed the concept of “To Pimp a Butterfly” the skits here are similar in tone and theme, offering a glimpse into the making of that album, which really made this album more enjoyable than it has any right to be.

As much as I love “To Pimp a Butterfly’s” masterful lyricism and jazzy, complex instrumentals to tell a riveting story, it can be a little bit overwhelming. I usually have to be in a particular state of mind to listen to it. But “untitled unmastered.” is much easier to digest. I find it to be pretty good no matter the occasion, whether it be listening intently with the album

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in mind, or even as background music.

That being said, I definitely do ultimately prefer his grander concept albums when I do listen intently, since there’s a lot more to chew on. “Untitled unmastered.” is closer in ethos to “good kid, m.A.A.d city” than “To Pimp a Butterfly” in that regard, settling somewhere in between the former’s modernization of West Coast hip-hop and the latter’s heritage in jazz and funk.

My favorite song on this album is probably “untitled 03,” with Kendrick using call-and-response to great effect, creating a believable conversation, delving into Lamar’s aspirations and roadblocks in the way of those aspirations.

Overall, “untitled unmastered.” is a collection of some of the best b-sides in a while. Not only are all the songs here good in their own right, but they also become even better when keeping “To Pimp a Butterfly” in mind. It’s also a glimpse into the making of a great album as well, to see how many of many of “To Pimp a Butterfly’s” main concepts, such as fame and race, come together. For a bunch of leftover songs, this is definitely an impressive offering.

“Pimp, pimp hooray!” Kendrick cries at the beginning of songs “Untitled 02” and “Untitled 07.”

I feel the same way about this album, too.

ever being formulaic, making season two feel like a 12-hour movie that never feels too slow.

Each episode takes place right after the last in a flow that is as smooth as peanut butter and like peanut butter, “Daredevil” is worth the binge.

Maryland quintet In Dying Arms released their latest record "Original Sin," on April 1 of this year. Their first album with the label Tragic Hero Records, "Original Sin" is an obvious step towards complete deathcore, with In Dying Arms leaving much of the clean vocals that set them apart by the wayside.

At there start and up until now, one of the unique things about In Dying Arms was their use of post hardcore singing in the traditional (and occasionally generic) deathcore chugging sound. Such clean vocals hardly make an appearance on "Original Sin" though they do still appear somewhat in "Absence of Shame," "Blackwater," and "Dreamcatcher" most notably. The light screaming on "Caught in the Balance" makes them sound more like In Flames' "Come Clarity" than anything else though.

Losing those vocals may have made the rest of the album weaker as well. Many songs, while all solid musically, sound like any

other deathcore band. It's difficult to differentiate this album's sound from the likes of Carnifex, I Declare War, or Thy Art is Murder.

The guitars and drums are mixed well, and everything does sound great. It's just unimpressive and rehashed, with the only truly interesting track (lyrics included) being "Kingslayer," which actually features Dan Watson, former vocalist for Infant Annihilator.

Even in looking at the cover of "Original Sin," one could confuse it for Job For a Cowboy's 2014 album "Sun Eater." And Job For a Cowboy made the technical/ deathcore jump too, specifically with "Sun Eater."

At this point, it is clear that "Original Sin" is certainly lacking in that "original" part. When most of the songs sound like other, older albums and songs, maybe it's time to actually find something new.

Granted, this "old" sound really isn't all that bad, and "Kingslayer" is worth it by itself. At the end of the day though, "Original Sin" is a solid deathcore album that won't alienate current fans, it just won't impress any new ones either.

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Sports

Studies and sports: a balancing act

By Martin Lopez

TSV STAFF WRITER

College is a difficult journey for everyone consisting of countless hours of homework, studying, and projects due. This is without mentioning having a social life, and like many college students today, having a job as well. Another aspect of a college student’s life is sports. Many play a sport and want to pursue their dream of playing a collegiate sport, however this seems like a daunting task with everything that is already going on in a student’s life. From homework to friends and family to work, where does a collegiate find the time to squeeze in a sport with practice every day?

Former soccer player Travis Chang spoke on the challenge of playing sports in college.

“Playing sports and going to school is pretty hard because I work at the same time,” Chang said.

Although it seems impossible, student-athletes find a way to go to school full time while also maintaining a good enough GPA to be eligible to participate in their school’s sports. This seems exhausting, but it motivates and creates great satisfaction in those student-athletes.

Sophomore Vika Jimenez, a

kinesiology major and shooting guard for the Skyline basketball team, finds it very satisfying to be doing this.

“I stay motivated by accomplishing daily goals and workouts that I set out for myself,” Jimenez said. “I stay motivated because I want to make it out of the neighborhood that I live in, and I don’t want to add to any minority statistic.”

He is determined to play his sport while also passing all of his classes in order to move on after Skyline. Jimenez is a prime example of how rewarding and motivating it is to be able to succeed as a student-athlete.

On the other hand, there are many students out there who may play a sport but don’t think they’ll be able to manage both school and athletics.

Although the challenge is tough, the potential upshot makes it worthwhile.

“I would recommend to other students who are interested in taking part in sports while being in school to be aware of time consumption and responsibility,” Jimenez said. “What you do with the rest of your free time, will dictate how successful you in completing both.”

Joe Morello, Dean of Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance at Skyline College, agreed

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Skyline Trojan point guard Mizelle Parker demonstrates balancing athletics and education.

with this sentiment.

“I think the students tend to actually do a little bit better while they are playing,” Morello said. “I think it forces you to manage your time effectively than what you do when you aren’t playing.”

Those who are on the fence of joining a sport must be mindful that

it is a difficult journey that takes a lot of time and planning in one’s day. It is important to be able to balance out your school life and your athletics as well.

“Although it may seem overwhelming to do, it is well worth it because you have fun, stay fit, and it keeps you out of some

of the troubles in our society,” Jimenez said.

The life of a student-athlete is surely stressful. However, the most important thing to keep in mind is your goal and the satisfaction you will receive from being successful in both.

Sports Opinion

Lifehacks for the Notoriously Active College Students

By Laurel B. Lujan

TSV News Editor

Skin is one of the most important organs a human can have. Yes, skin is considered an organ except it is not located within the body.

It is there to protect the organs, bones and give us the ability to be active without the fear of hurting ourselves.

Athletes or anyone active can relate that skin is often underappreciated until it gets scraped up or wounded while having fun. For runners, hikers and swimmers alike taking care of our skin can be essential to living a longer life. Of course this can be applied to everyone. For this print’s column the talk of skin protection will be discussed and simple suggestions of products will be put out there based on my experiences for before, during and after care.

To use sun screen or to not use

sun screen? Over the years of research sunscreen is significant to have if a person wants to lower the chances of getting Melanoma, skin cancer as others refer to it.

There are out door athletes who do not think about putting on sun screen or just plain do not like it.

The reasoning, “I don’t like it,” or “It smells funny,” and “It doesn’t stay anyway, why should I?” At other times it can irritate the skin if the fellow person has sensitive skin including eczema. Eczema is simply an inflammation of the skin and there are at least six common types’ people have. So it can be tricky to be active and have this type of inflammation to the skin.

Swimmers not only have to use sun screen but sometimes a skin protectant because of the harsh chemicals in pools. Chlorine can make eczema worse and even dry out the skin until it cracks.

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Students might not consider to find ways to keep their skin hydrated, something that active students struggle with.

One of the most commonly used products for it I know of is Cetaphil moisturizing cream. Remember if there is some kind of rash developing please contact your doctor for the

professional advice.

Personally, the use of Vaseline also known as petroleum jelly, takes the pressure of chemicals of the skin. Just add a good amount

For April, the Library is celebrating National Library Month with a Book Spine Poetry Contest!

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and rub it into the skin before going on a swim. The coating of the product creating a barrier between the skin and water soothes the skin from potential problems.

Another plus is that it helps with the water temperature. Vaseline can be used for swimmers who swim in the ocean and other bodies of water. It does help swimmers last longer because of the potential cold weather and water.

As for after treatment if anyone wants a more holistic route, coconut oil does wonders. Use this if you are not allergic. I use this product and it aids my skin since it does crack if I am not careful. It usually can be applied everywhere before and after exercise. It is popular with swimmers when it comes to prep. The effects of it is similar to Vaseline but usually a lot lighter.

Contest Rules: 1) Minimum of 3 books and a maximum of 6 books 2) Use only the titles of the books 3) This is a school event so keep it classy!

One photo per participant. Submit your book spine poem photo with the subject: “Book Spine Poem Photo Contest” and include your name and attached picture to: skylibrary@smccd.edu

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Skyline falters in war of attrition against Canada

By Joshua Chan TSV Staff Writer

Going into their second game against rival Cañada College shortly after their close 10-9 call in a game against them three days ago, Skyline’s baseball team had their hopes of vengeance dashed on March 5 in a home game, taking an 8-0 loss against the longrivaled team.

Nobody scored a single point until the third inning, but there was a pretty significant amount of buildup to that third inning.

Cañada College’s team started at bat with right-handed batter Drew Gray, who wasn’t able to make space for a run, but Cañada’s luck changed when Rico Carvalho managed to hit a double after Gray, although the score stayed 0-0 for both the top and bottom of the first and second innings.

Skyline’s Brett Berghammer was also able to hit a single in response in the bottom of the first inning in attempts to set up the rest of the Skyline baseball team.

Armando Fajardo came shortly after Berghammer’s single against the pitching of Cañada’s Elijah Saunders, unable to capitalize on their opportunity.

In the top of the third inning, Cañada batter Isaac Feldstein was able to hit a homer after the rest of the team had loaded all the bases, scoring four points in a row for a then total of 4-0. Cañada’s team was able to score two points then in the top of fifth inning and two more at the top of the ninth inning,

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Skyline Trojan Matt Seubert hits a fly ball out to left field in the first inning against the Cañada Colts at Skyline College on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

leaving Skyline’s baseball team to dire straits.

From there, Skyline’s baseball team seemed to lose the momentum that they had gained, and also served as a marking point for the change in player attitude that created an uneasy mood throughout. While spectators who were on Skyline’s side managed to cheer for Skyline’s team in order to lighten the mood, a meeting on the mound just before the bottom of the ninth inning between

the Skyline team felt almost rushed, grasping for any opening possible.

While The game was a pretty devastating loss for Skyline’s men’s baseball team, Assistant Head Coach Tony Brunicardi insists that the Trojan horse isn’t exactly on its last legs.

“We still have a chance in the championship,” Brunicardi said.

“Our focus can’t be on winning eight or nine straight games, but thinking one game at a time, one

day at a time.”

Men’s baseball head coach Dino Nomicos offered a simpler perspective on their loss today, saying with a straight face, “We didn’t hit.”, elaborating that they faced a team who played with confidence.

“They come out aggressive, they get ahead. There’s no fight.”

Nomicos said, regarding their loss today, which seems to show the weaknesses in the Skyline team’s mainly defensive playstyle of

baseball.

“We are a good team, but we’re not showing our full potential.”, Nomicos said.

He hopes that the next time a baseball game is covered by The Skyline View, they win it too.

Badminton

Skyline gets slammed by top team in the league

By Katelyn Payne

TSV Social Media Editor

Skyline College’s badminton team lost 20-1 against Fresno City College in the third official game of the season on April 5, 2016.

This is the second loss of the team’s very short season, which only consists of eight matches.

Fresno City women’s badminton team holds the title as one the top teams in the entire league right now, and was the college that Skyline was most concerned about facing. This time, the Rams lived up to their reputation. Skyline put up a strong fight but fell short.

“I think we need a little more confidence,” Skyline head coach Jan Fosberg said. “When other teams get off to a fast start in a match, we tend to not believe that we can come back and beat them.”

The game started off with all players given five minutes to warm up against their opponent before actually proceeding on with the game. It started off with a singles game on six different courts.

All games were not under any time constraints, so players took advantage of that privilege to pace themselves on their strategies to defeat their opponent.

In the first singles game, Skyline won one out of the six matches.

“I have been trying to better my singles game,” Sophomore Rachel Lum said.

After a short break, Skyline and Fresno City College began playing doubles for three matches. Out of those three games, Skyline battled in matches seven through nine tying in the middle match, but lost to Fresno.

“I tried my best,” sophomore player Karen Lai said. “[I could work on] the mindset, because I personally get really nervous when we’re playing a better team which would affect the performance, but I’m learning to control that anxiety.”

After, the players played one more singles game, followed by one last doubles game.

“At first I felt nervous, but at the end of the last match I felt like I was able to redeem myself,” second year player, Carla Montanes said. “For doubles, we tied twice so that’s why we had to play three games. I know I’m a good player. It’s just really my mentality that gets to me. Being able to tie twice today knowing the fact that they’re the best team out

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Carla Montanes hits the shuttlecock to rally her opponent in a game against the Fresno Rams at Skyline College on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

of the entire league at the moment, that’s pretty good.”

Overall, the team pushed through, but didn’t come out on top as well as they could have.

“We tried out some new doubles combinations, and I thought Fiona Lai and Carla Montanes played well together and fought hard

against a really strong Fresno team,” Fosberg said. “Rachel Lum had some nice singles matches, even though she didn’t come out on top. She worked hard, and really boosted her game.”

Out of the entire game, Skyline player Fiona Lai won both of her singles matches, giving Skyline

one point.

“Fiona Lai was probably the player of the match for us,” Fosberg said. “She managed to beat their number one singles player in two straight games, and I believe that’s the first time that the Fresno number one has been beaten by anyone.”