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Volume XL- Issue 6
April 21, 2016
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Upcoming student government elections at Skyline College By Kevin Perez
TSV Staff Photographer
Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC) is taking applications for candidacy of officers and senators for their upcoming student body elections until Friday, April 22. Student Government roles up for election include president, vice president, commissioners, parliamentarian, club liaison, and senators. Those applying need to complete the candidate packet provided by ASSC. The packet includes a nomination petition with which registered students can voice a campus concern along with their nomination. Last year, roughly 600 students voted in the ASSC elections, according to Activities Commissioner Marlon Gayton Jr. Campaigning has already started as candidates look to get votes. Those not familiar with the rules may look online on the Student government page under elections to find the campaign rules and regulations. Once the candidates are finalized, students will be able to meet them on April 26 at 2 p.m. in building 6, room 6202. Candidates will be available to share their potential projects and the issues they wish to address the most. Voting will start on May 3 and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria. May 5 will be the last day to cast votes. Online 24-hour voting is also available for students on the Skyline College website, under the student
government page. “It’s benefited me actually quite great,” current ASSC Vice President Alexander Alpi said. “It helped me with my resume and now I have an amazing job. Extra curricular activities are wonderful. They look for that.” Alpi has since been hired by Google and thinks that ASSC played a major part. Having student government under your resume opens major opportunities to students. Good grades can get students considered but extra curricular activities separates eligible candidates from the rest of the field. “I’m gaining experience while in student government and personal skills that I could improve on,” Associate Senator candidate Kristy Nguyen said. Nguyen is looking to build onto her resume when elected into ASSC. Students elected into the student government develop great leadership and communication skills. Some people still have second thoughts about joining though. “People think that it’s more of an obligation than enjoyable,” Commissioner of Finance candidate Nena Darwin said. “But you get a lot out of it too.” Becoming an ASSC officer or senator is one way for students to branch out to the school and become more involved. Student government gives students an outlet to reach out to their community while also building their skills in the projects they participate in. “It not only gets you involved
in your school community but in your outside community as well,” Darwin said. “Being in ASSC gives you more connections with people and teaches you how to manage yourself while representing the school well.” Darwin is running for Commissioner of Finance after a year of being an Associate Senator. If elected, she will work closely with the president in managing school budget for projects and school improvements. Students have told her that the biggest issue on campus is the lack of Wi-Fi stability. Current Senator and Presidential Candidate Dylan O’Shea described being a member of ASSC as a way to fix the schools’ top issues. O’Shea participated on the food committee that went about fixing the schools dining issues. Now is the time for students to voice their issues and concerns regarding the campus. Too few students actually take the opportunity to get involved. “Those who have interest in it know how much commitment there is,” Darwin said. “There are definitely groups who don’t do this at all.” Raising interest in student government throughout the different groups at Skyline is a daunting task to accomplish. But those interested are committed and heavily involved in further exposing the election. Skyline’s student population is well represented by those Candidate packets for students running are available in the Center for who vote, but the election is the Student Life. opportunity to have every voice heard.
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April 21, 2016
2017 Study Abroad Destination: Florence, Italy By Madison J. Tidwell TSV Staff Writer
Skyline College, as part of the Northern California Study Abroad Consortium (NCSAC), hosted an information session on Tuesday, April 19 for students interested in studying abroad in Florence, Italy for the 2017 spring semester. The presentation was conducted by Cañada College professor of anthropology Jessica Marshall, who will also be the district’s faculty lead for the Florence program next spring. Studying abroad at Skyline is offered through a consortium of community college districts in partnership with the American Institute for Foreign Study. Faculty from San Mateo County Community College District, Santa Rosa Junior College, Contra Costa Community College District, and Los Rios Community College District lead the programs abroad, the destinations of which are decided up to two years in advance through a process of collaboration. Marshall, who studied abroad in Florence while in college, also brought a group of students to Egypt for an intensive two week study abroad program in 2011, and is an advocate of studying abroad as an important part of collegiate education. “As an anthropology professor, I don’t know how you can get into deep understanding and critical thinking about the world without experiencing another country,” Marshall said. “Given the world today and how interconnected we are, studying abroad allows a better understanding of other cultures and of your own place in the world.” For the Florence spring semester, Marshall will be teaching Introduction to Physical Anthropology, Archaeology, and Introduction to Cultural
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The Global Learning Programs and Services Division is located on the third floor of building 2.
Anthropology courses, which are three credits each. However, students also have the opportunity to take courses offered by faculty members from the four other community college districts in business, political science, history, and art. Participants in the program will be housed in student accommodations located in the center of Florence, with orientations designed to introduce students to Italian culture, academic expectations, and local laws and customs. Coupled with weekly cultural activities like cooking classes, wine-tasting lectures, and day trips to landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the program provides an immersive experience into Florentine life. Director of Special International Programs Zaid K. Ghori is excited to offer this opportunity to “live like a local” in Florence and to
continue Skyline’s partnership with NCSAC, which has been sending Skyline students abroad since 1986. His own time abroad in Nigeria and India has been the fundamental basis of his involvement with the Skyline College study abroad program. “What a lot of students get out of study abroad, it’s not a vacation,” Ghori said. “More and more employers are looking for the global experience a candidate has. Studying abroad is an investment a student makes in their future, especially their career.” This focus on planning ahead is an important part of study abroad, especially for students who wish to apply for the competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, or other scholarships that can make studying abroad more cost effective. As such, Tuesday’s information session marks a concerted effort to get the word out to students
about the opportunity to study in Florence early, so they can start planning financially and academically for the program in a year’s time. For more information on the financial aspect of study abroad, opportunities to apply for scholarships, or details on the Florence 2017 program, students are welcome to contact the Skyline College International Programs Office or visit their website at smccd.edu/studyabroad. Ghori’s last words of advice to any student interested in studying abroad were these: “The student code of conduct, it follows you abroad. The way you represent yourself, the way you represent Skyline, you also have to remember that you are representing the United States, you are showing other people in other countries what an American is like.”
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On April 13, ASSC (Associated Students of Skyline College) set up a table in building six for their “Shine the Light” event, focusing on the role of men in preventing sexual violence. The event was inspired by the White Ribbon Foundation as part of a series of workshops held by the ASSC for Sexual Assault Awareness month. Founded in 1991, the White Ribbon Foundation asks men to wear white ribbons, to pledge that they will never commit an act of sexual violence against women, encouraging men to do their part in preventing sexual violence in relationships, as well as the prevention of sexual harassment. ASSC found out about the program through advisor Anjelica Gacutan, who referred them to the White Ribbon Foundation’s website. Citing success with previous workshops relating to sexual assault prevention, ASSC thought it a good idea to bring this event to the rest of the college. “It made a lot of sense to my team and I,” Marlon Gaytan, ASSC commissioner of activities said, commenting on their motivations for holding the event. ASSC set up a table inside building 6 after plans to hold the event outside, with luminaries at nighttime, were set back by the windy conditions outside. The students manning the table still kept high spirits even with their setbacks, smiling as students came up to the table, with a few keeping their eyes on the raffle for prizes, such as tee shirts and personal alarms. Another main component
resources available to victims of sexual violence at the table. While the main focus of the event seemed to be the responsibility of men in preventing sexual violence, there was also an array of different resources, such as pamphlets available to anyone who came up to the table, no matter their gender. “It involves both genders, and the duality is never forgotten,” Marlon Gaytan said. “The solution to the problem is two sided.” ASSC-SOCC liaison Gianni Grelli, who was also helping to run the table, elaborated on why students who don’t care as much about the topic should. “Nobody’s going to leave because you tell them to,” Grelli said. “Violence and matters of social justice shouldn’t be taken lightly.” Grelli also went over some of the things you can do to help someone who is a victim of sexual violence. “Talk about examples, not the people,” Grelli said. “Leave people’s’ names out.” Grelli stressed that victims tend to isolate themselves more if you specifically mention their name. Grelli also emphasized the need for listening to victims. “Defensiveness might make them shut down, and go back to their abuser,” Grelli said. There are many resources for those who are suffering from sexual violence here at Skyline College. ASSC is also hosting an escalation workshop on April 28, training attendees in what they can do when they see sexual violence.
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~ Sources for Statistics: RAINN(Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) and National Sexual Violence Resource Center ~ Resources for those in need: Health Clinic in Building 2 provides counseling. Public Safety on campus can be called (650) 7384199 for escort at late night to your car. 1-800-656-4673 is the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network hotline
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Skyline learns about Islam By Laurel B. Lujan TSV news Editor
Skyline College held cultural events that focused on educating students about Islamic religion and culture on April 11 and 13. The first event was “Islam 101,” where tables were set up for students to observe and ask questions about Islam and the culture surrounding the religion. Haneen Alkusari, psychology and communications major, worked with the Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC) and others to spread awareness about Islam and what it is about. “We hope to inform people about Islam and better educate them, because media really hasn’t been doing a great job,” Alkusari said. Mainstream media, such as Fox News, portrays Islam as an extremist religion that is associated with ISIS. But ISIS does not represent what Islam is actually about. “Especially since a lot of extreme attacks have been going on throughout the world a lot of people have been mistaking those attacks for Islam,” Alkusari said. “When in reality extremists do not represent Islam at all and it contradicts the rules and bases of Islam, so that’s what we hope to accomplish today.” Traditional Muslim food, Halal, was served at the event. This means the animal needs to be separated for slaughter, so it doesn’t frighten other livestock. The knife also has to be very sharp, to cut the animal’s throat to drain the blood. Pork is not consumable because of potential bacteria and illness associated with the meat. There was also a hijab booth,
where women experienced wearing a hijab for better understanding. Other activities consisted of trivia facts and Arabic calligraphy, where students got their names written out in Arabic. The panel discussion, “Islamophobia,” was supposed to have four panelists, but only three could make it. The panelists present were Skyline student Haneen Alkusari, Kashif Abdullah, who opened the first full time Islamic School in San Francisco, and Zahra Billoo, a civil rights attorney and executive director of the nation’s largest American Muslims civil rights organization, Council on American-Islamic Relations. The topics discussed in the panel pertained to what Islam is as a religious practice and what Muslims as people experience in America. Skyline students participated as well, with questions and comments addressed to the panelists. For both events, the ASSC and students like Haneen wanted to educate Skyline students and help them understand a different culture and religion. “I am appreciative [the students] are taking the time to discuss among themselves and learn from each other on how there are similarities and differences,” Billoo said in response to Skyline’s efforts to have more panels like this. Alkusaria said that Skyline College has reserved a prayer room for Muslim students as well at limited times due to space concerns. There may also be plans to establish a Muslim Student Association, though there is no more information now.
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Students urged to explore major declarations and careers By Laurel B. Lujan TSV News Editor
The spring semester Meet Your Major Fair had a host of tables representing curriculum to help students decide their majors in order to plan their future on April 13. Meet Your Major Fair, which took place in building 6, is designed to bring out Skyline’s faculty and students, and to connect them to each other. Students got the chance to learn the requirements of the various fields. In other words, it teaches students what careers can be made out of their major. Before the fair, there were workshop classes called “Dare to Declare” which helped students figure out what they wanted to declare as their major. Eilene Williams, the program services coordinator, and Lavinia Zanassi, the faculty coordinator and counselor for Career Services, put this event together in the hopes of teaching students to research their intended major thoroughly before making a final decision. Williams elaborated that students, as children, pick majors growing up due to their parents expectations. “A person can say one thing, especially a child,” Williams said. “They are saying these things, mimicking these things, they are mimicking [the parents], this is
what was told to them on what was right to say.” Williams also mentioned that students feel the pressure of making their parents or guardians happy, and pick majors that are considered financially secure due to the parents’ or guardians’ influence. The newest feature of the Meet Your Major Fair is the major tree. It serves a purpose similar to the sticker board of last year’s fair, to exhibit what other students have in mind for their careers. “I think the fair is going really well,” Andrea Doffoney Anyanwu, adjunct counselor said. “I see that a lot of students are participating and they are doing a raffle and decorating our major tree here.” The roots of the tree represent the major and what it means. The students were able to leave their contact information as well, to be reached by the career center for more information on getting help for their major. Nikki Cazar, a Skyline psychology major, volunteered to work the raffle table. The raffle, as Cazar explained, made the students go around and talk to other people and get stamps on paper to show qualification to participate in the raffle. “So far it has been solely because of the raffle,” Cazar said. Another promotion for the fair were t-shirts with slogans made by students promoting researching
ASSC members Ashley Cabrera and Allyson Roa display their majors on the Dare to Declare t-shirts.
college education and college majors. The slogans included: “Say it loud, say it proud. I declared _______,” “My Hogwarts letter never came, ________ was my only option,” “Declare _______, not war” and lastly “Major revealed: _______ Nothing Minor ‘Bout that!” The fair overall was set up for students and staff to come together and have a discussion about what it takes to actually declare a major and be aware of what careers can come from it.
Decline in student’s mental health leads to $40 million proposal By Gina Paratore TSV Staff writer
A new bill was proposed in February which aims to increase funding for mental health in California Community College, University of California, and California State University systems. On February 16, Assemblyman Kevin McCarty introduced Assembly Bill 2017 (AB 17), which would establish a trust account and fund $40 million to mental health services. If AB 17 is passed, mental health funding will double for public community colleges, state colleges, and universities. McCarty announced AB 17 on February 16 at an event at Sacramento State University. He emphasized how reports show mental health is increasingly a challenge, and too often there is not an adequate number of professionals to deal with the issue. “Mental health is a significant need,” McCarty said. “This is an important measure which will have a strong impact in increasing access to mental health services throughout our campuses for students.” According to the American College Health Association (ACHA) the suicide rate among young adults, ages 15-24, has tripled since the 1950s, and suicide is currently the second most common cause of death among college students. Skyline College offers confidential individual counseling,
psychological services, crisis intervention, and mental health assessments to support students in managing and identifying personal concerns. Licensed marriage and family therapist, and Skyline College Psychological Services Counselor, Elizabeth Llamas provides students with a resource to address issues that arise during the course of their education. “Psychological services and
“Psychological Services and Personal Counseling is an integral part of our college’s community.” personal counseling is an integral part of our college’s community,” Llamas said. “Since I began in 2008 I have seen an increase in the number of students seen, and an increase in the number of students in crisis.” Many students, faculty, health practitioners, and college administrators are reporting increased rates of mental health needs by students attending public colleges in California, as reported by the California Legislative Counsel’s Digest. The director of student development at Skyline, Amory Cariadus, believes meeting the
needs of students is the school’s highest priority. “If this bill were to lead to additional funding for psychological services and personal counseling, we would welcome the opportunity to offer more services,” Cariadus said. According to McCarty’s AB 17 fact sheet, the bill will establish the College Mental Health Services trust account of $40 million from the state’s mental health fund. McCarty explains the money will come from existing sources. AB 17 would create a state program and trust fund and use existing state dollars from the Proposition 63 Mental Health Services Act. College students often deal with a variety of stressors and competing demands, all of which can contribute to emotional distress. This past weekend on April 18, the University of California Students Association gathered students and legislators from across California for the USCA Student Lobby Conference in Sacramento to advocate for and discuss ways in which mental health funding can be increased. “It is imperative that we have these types of resources available for students to get assistance when these moments arise,” Llamas said. “I think expanding mental health services on school campuses is a step in the right direction and a positive step in destigmatizing mental health overall.”
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April 21, 2016
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We want to make Earth Day everyday Do the right thing: reduce, reuse, and recycle to help make Skyline College’s campus green
It is important to keep the environment clean, and although this is a commonly repeated message, it’s evident that the issue has been pushed aside. Especially today in the midst of California’s severe drought. Recycling and picking up trash are prominent parts of assisting with waste found on Skyline College’s campus. These efforts contribute to making the working environment better for everyone. Recology is a municipal disposal process company that is located in the Bay Area, as well as other states like Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. The city of San Bruno has partnered with Recology to collect waste and produce re-usable resources. Recology makes its rounds at Skyline College to collect waste every Tuesday night and uses a compost cart in other areas of the city, in which food scraps, soiled paper, and plants are compiled for a cleaner environment. Although Skyline College does not currently support compost bins on campus, there are still ways to keep the campus looking spotless. The process of recycling takes less than 10 seconds. Simply look for the designated logo (usually a design of a triangle with circulating arrows) and toss paper,
plastic, or aluminum containers into the separated section for recyclables. It seems like a piece of cake to complete such a small task and yet, these problems still remain. With the excess amount of non-recyclable materials thrown into the trash section of the bin, what can be done to help make the waste process easier for the district’s facilities staff? Skyline College and its sister schools, Cañada and College of San Mateo, have multiple ways to take advantage and benefit from recycling and waste reduction. In building 6, Skyline College students have the ability to use a hydration station, a recent feature that was added to the campus in 2013. At CSM, several hydration stations exist, with one located in building 10 and the other in building 36. Students are highly encouraged to take advantage of this commodity, not only because it is helpful in our drought, but the waste produced as a whole will be less than if individuals were to continuously throw away plastic bottles. CSM also uses a waste system divided into three: trash, recycling, and compost. Most of the trash containers on campus at Skyline College are recycle and trash
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Students tend to forget the importance of recycling on campus and often waste reuseable materials.
friendly only. In addition to composting, there are other ways to be sustainable in the district. According to Cañada College’s Sustainability Plan, campus departments at Cañada College purchase paper with recycled content and local ordinances require the use of compostable flatware and containers in food
service areas. For those who have recycled and used Skyline College’s resources to their heart’s content, you may be asking, ‘would it be possible to take initiative now, and save the environment a little bit more?’ The answer is yes. Earth Day is Friday, April 22 this year. So,
what does this mean for all of the neglected bottles and recyclables that don’t yet have a home? One way to start learning about conservation efforts is through Skyline College’s Environmental Club. They will be hosting the Sea Otter Earth Day Event on Thursday, April 21 at 11:30 a.m. in building 6, room 6202.
Online viewers prefer violence to sexuality
Social media has become an outlet for individuals to live stream their thoughts and feelings, conveniently at the swipe of a finger or one touch of a button. It’s quite common for adolescents to post updates about their lives, and you’d think most of the content broadcasted would be appropriate, in terms of being labeled “safe for work.” However, there have been recent trends in posting risqué material, and it appears that these social media sites are becoming more lenient with their rules regarding what can be uploaded and publicly displayed. But they may not be leaning in the right direction. To be frank, the content policies of many social media outlets have been quite lax in recent years. Even though the
posted “community standards” of the massive media force Facebook read, “People sometimes share content containing nudity for reasons like awareness campaigns or artistic projects. We restrict the display of nudity because some audiences within our global community may be sensitive to this type of content - particularly because of their cultural background or age,” the website still allows users like Kim Kardashian to post “censored” nude photos. On the other hand, anyone can post a video of a motorcyclist getting t-boned at a busy intersection. Back to these obvious glamour
shots, if they can count towards Facebook’s “awareness campaigns or artistic projects,” it may be high time to call into question America’s obsession with it’s skewed and perverse concept of propriety. This column has run quite a few articles concerning body image in media, but the real issue is that the only “body image” that is acceptable is a either famous or dismembered one. Again calling into question Facebook’s social conduct policies, the policies for gore and violent images are as follows: “Facebook has long been a place where people share their experiences and raise awareness about important issues. Sometimes, those experiences and issues involve violence and graphic images of
can have brief nudity so long as it public interest or concern, such is not in the least bit sexual. This as human rights abuses or acts of terrorism. In many instances, when continues into verbal points of a film as well, as “one of the harsher people share this type of content, sexually-derived words” (meaning they are condemning it or raising the one that starts with “f” and awareness about it. We remove rhymes with “truck”) will also graphic images when they are warrant a PG-13 rating unless the shared for sadistic pleasure or to context of the word is sexual, in celebrate or glorify violence.” which case an R rating is deemed The way the two excerpts for more appropriate. nudity and violence have been In contrast, “there may be worded is an obvious point. The depictions of violence in a PG-13 “nudity” policy jumps straight movie, but generally not both into “we restrict” and the violence policy defends the photos for three realistic and extreme or persistent violence.” full sentences before claiming that What they will this says be removed about our if “sadistic So, you can have either a country as pleasure” is confirmed little realistic violence or a aisculture that we as the lot of hilarious violence, but value our reason for violence posting. not a minute of a completely over our To natural interaction between natural further love for prove two consenting human each that the other. You beings? American can have public is either conditioned a little from a realistic young age to accept more violence violence or a lot of hilarious than sex is the fact that the Motion violence, but not a minute of a Picture Association of America completely natural interaction (MPAA) decides that sex is more between two consenting human deserving of an R rating than beings? And with the age to use violence. Facebook also being 13, just like The 2010 revised the age range for those movies, “Classification and Rating Rules” is this really the message we published by the MPAA states want to project for all the young that, “more than brief nudity will people just entering the real world, require at least a PG-13 rating,” that hitting someone is more claiming that is will, “generally appropriate than loving them? not be sexually oriented.” So, you
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Opinions The View Artistic License
April 21, 2016
From Here With Michelle Brignoli, Editor in Chief
Teachers aren’t the only people responsible for students’ education. It takes a lot of drive from the student as well. Unfortunately, even for students with a lot of drive it can still be challenging to take advantage of all of the resources that their school has to offer. Chances are that teachers and counselors will inform students about some of the resources on campus, but they can’t be expected to know all of them. Skyline College offers a fair amount of resources and services. Among the student resources available are the Academic Honor Society, athletics, student clubs, student government, and more. There are also more specialized resources such as the veterans resource center, the transfer center, health services, and counseling offices. There is a large population of students that take advantage of these centers and extracurricular activities. If there weren’t the school would cease to offer them. However students will only prioritize what they’re already familiar with, like another obvious element of going to college: money, and where to get it. Skyline College offers workstudy for students that are eligible as well. Work-study students normally work between 10-20 hours per week in various departments.
Books aren’t all chrome laptops By Haley Holmes TSV Chief copy editor
Readers everywhere have been faced with the same dilemma for years now: keep the physical books, or switch to an e-reader? The tumultuous state of humanity’s current technological stampede into the future may make this choice seem difficult, but really it isn’t a choice at all. Like vinyl, paper may be phasing out but it certainly isn’t dying, just evolving. It is undeniable that the invention of the e-reader dramatically improved the reading experience for many bookworms. The ability to instantly receive almost any book any time, and the amazing realization that your personal library was suddenly at your disposal 24/7, was amazing. And of course an audible portion of people lashed back immediately, claiming paperback superiority. In the grand scheme of things though, both mediums have advantages and disadvantages. Today it may seem like the physical books were the right choice, considering that, according to Nielsen Bookscan, a data provider that tracks almost 85 percent of the print market, the sales of physical books even went up approximately two percent in 2015. These numbers were skewed, though, by the sudden surge in adult coloring books and the release of the only other book ever written by famous author Harper Lee. However, the Nielsen Bookscan data does prove that physical
books have their own niche and purpose. Barring the Lee anomale, it should be obvious why adult coloring books didn’t surge in the e-reader market. Such a niche should be exploited by publishers in an attempt to expand the print market again. The massive online retailer Amazon took that idea to heart as it opened its own brick-and-mortar bookstore in Seattle in November of last year. The store is uniquely stocked with books selected through Amazon’s vast collection of customer data, and each book is advertised with real Amazon user reviews and ratings. Amazon is taking the first steps involved in integrating the world of physical and digital media, and such evolution should be embraced. And when the “dying” media of 2016 is being sold in a Barnes & Noble alongside a turntable, it will be a long while before it disappears completely, if at all.
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Jobs available include office aides, tutors, childcare assistants, lab assistants, and library aides, according to Skyline College’s website. A lot of students have to work while in school. It might not sound glamorous to some to be at school for class and work, but it sure is convenient and can be generally helpful for the student depending on the position he or she is hired into. This idea applies to students that work at Skyline College as a tutor; the student would have to be qualified in the subject and become familiar with the material. The more teaching a student can do for his or her peers results in a more confident student working around the particular subject. This resource not only benefits the tutor, but also assists the students receiving the services. It’s a win-win for both students involved. This does not only apply to community colleges, but all educational institutions that have resources available to students. If you currently go to Skyline College or are planning on transferring to another school in the future, research the different programs and resources that are offered there. You won’t know what you might find until you start looking.
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Undocumented immigrants are from everywhere By Laurel B. Lujan TSV News Editor
Immigration is not a simple topic, nor is it easy discuss without it getting controversial. But what makes an American citizen? The lecture on April 7 largely focused on undocumented immigrants, with the underlying issues of people not wanting to discuss what illegal immigrants are willing to do to stay in America. Guest speaker Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and filmmaker bent on changing the “American identity”. He is the surviving co-founder of Define American, a non-profit media culture organization seeking to elevate the conversation around immigration and citizenship in America. And he is also the Executive Editor of #EmergingUS. Vargas, in his presentation, used humor and sarcasm to engage the crowd. He spent the time speaking about how students should begin talking about the politics of immigration and racism. “It is about getting people to own their culture and own the fact that they own whatever they are,” Davanti Cade, a Skyline College business major, said. “These are questions I ask about my own family.” Even though Vargas grew up in Mountain View, California from the age of 12, he himself is an undocumented immigrant. He did not know he was in the US illegally until much later. As a journalist, he wrote a 4,000
word essay in the New York Times about being an illegal immigrant in the United States, and what he had to do to stay here. This was due to realizing that he might be in a lot of legal trouble since he lied on his job applications about being an American citizen. But nothing happened. This prompted him to write a part two article on how the government did not deport him. “It’s kind of like a metaphor for how people think of [illegal immigrants] right?” Vargas said. “As long as someone is mowing your lawn or babysitting your kids and serving your drinks. So as long as someone is working in Salinas, in Central Valley to make sure the tomatoes and the strawberries are harvested, as long as you have lettuce in your hamburger at In-NOut, you’re cool.” Vargas went on to say it is more than a Hispanic and border situation. People do not want to acknowledge that undocumented people are being exploited for cheap labor. The question is then asked: “Why don’t we talk about undocumented black and white people?” The discussion of stereotypes surrounding “illegal aliens” and what they usually look like followed. To prove his point, he and 32 other people, from 15 different countries, revealed the hidden faces of undocumented immigrants on the cover of Time Magazine. He showed what it actually looks like to be an undocumented immigrant
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Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas speaks to Skyline students and staff about undocumented immigrants in America in building 6 on April 7, 2016.
versus what the mainstream media portrays: Latinos crossing the border. The crowd laughed at his impersonations of the people he talked to, including presenting a few clips of his work to further give the audience a piece of his experience as a journalist and film maker exploring these topics. “That we need to start having a conversation about obviously documented students and
A quick cup of protein Have a cup of breakfast with your cup of coffee on the way to school By Amber Wong
off of illegal immigrants, there will be no complaints. “This is America,” Vargas said. “Built on the back of cheap labor.”
For more information on Define American, visit: www.defineamerican. com
Amber’s Eggcellent Recipe 2 eggs
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Imagine yourself in a common situation: you’ve woken up late, with only a few minutes to get ready and very little time to eat breakfast. Many people would either grab whatever is on-hand or skip their first meal of the day altogether. It can be difficult to prepare a nourishing meal in a small amount of time, but don’t worry, there is a solution. Eggs are a good source of protein, and have the ability to keep the body satisfied until lunch. In addition, they are affordable on a college student’s budget. You can use a mug or a small bowl for this recipe. Just pop the dish into the microwave while getting ready. Now it’s possible for anyone to have their cake and eat it, or in this case, breakfast. For this recipe, beat the eggs thoroughly in a mug or bowl and gradually stir in the rest of the ingredients. Then, just place it into the microwave for a total cook time of 2 minutes, or until the egg starts to rise. It’s ideal to check the texture of the eggs before consumption, as they can be watery if not microwaved long enough. Your eggs have now turned into a quiche! This quick breakfast meal can be easily carried in a small container or a plastic bag. So how can eggs affect your day
education,” Skyline student Jazmena Bannag said, referring to what she learned. “The whole barrier in diversity; people are not having the conversation.” The retelling of his personal experience, in all, was to show America in a different light when it comes to the deeper issue of immigration. From what was said in the speech, as long as America gets its cheap labor and still makes profit
2 tbsp of milk or cream 2 tbsp of shredded cheese 1 strip of bacon or ham 1 tbsp of thyme (substitute with herb of choice)
An “eggcellent” way to start off the day for high protein mornings.
overall? They may seem like an ordinary source in the food pyramid, but what makes them so special? The most commonly known fact about eggs is their source of protein, which assists with the growth and production of bones, skin and hair. The human body is full of protein, and it is important to keep yourself fueled with the right digestive components to be healthy. According to Harvard’s School of Public Health, men and women over the age of 19 are highly encouraged to consume at least 50 grams of protein per day. This age group happens to perfectly fit with college students.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s website, a medium sized egg contains 44 grams of protein. A serving of two eggs is more than enough to fulfill your needs for the day. Having a proper amount of protein in the body also benefits the heart, and helps to regenerate muscle, proven by a study performed by Stanford Medicine in 2015. So while you may not have the time to exercise in the morning, with minutes left to spare, it’s good to know that you’re still helping your heart be healthy by eating food rich in protein. After all, a healthy body leads to a healthy mind.
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Bacon, eggs, cheese and thyme are simple ingredients used to create a healthy and quick breakfast for college students.
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FAFSA done right: not rocket science By Marinelle Cabillo TSV Staff Writer
For college students, January 1 doesn’t just mean a new year, it means that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online to whoever wants to apply. What the FAFSA does is determine if a student qualifies for financial aid, and if so, how much he or she may be awarded. FAFSA determines if a student qualifies for financial aid by looking at the student’s parents’ or guardians’ income of the previous year, and whether the student is dependent. If the student is independent and not being claimed on anyone’s taxes they look at how much money the student made over the course of the previous year. If a student is dependent and also has a job, that information will also play a factor in how much money he or she will get if approved. Most students dread filling out the FAFSA form. But once all the information is there to fill it out, it isn’t as bad as it seems. “I mean I don’t hate it because I need to do it to help me with educational expenses,” Skyline College student Daniel Balasta said. “It’s not that bad. Yeah, it kind of stresses you out to fill it out on time and make time to actually do it, but it will benefit me. And I only have to fill it out once a year so it’s not that big of a deal.” If an individual has all the information and forms in front of
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him or her, it takes no more than 30 minutes to complete. The FAFSA gives additional information throughout the application to help the student find and input the needed information. This ensures that the student filling out the form is never completely lost. After submitting the FAFSA form, the student’s eligibility is judged by how much income the student or the student’s family earned in the previous year. After a few weeks, a confirmation email will be sent out to the
student if the application has been accepted or denied. If accepted, the student’s school will give an estimation of how much money it will cost to attend and how much he or she will be awarded. “It usually takes two weeks to get to us,” said Financial Aid Technician/Cal Grant Coordinator Claudia Acevedo. “It takes longer if they accidentally fill out the wrong aid year.”
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Tom Clancy’s “The Division”: clear graphics, muddy storyline By Madison J. Tidwell TSV Staff Writer
Ubisoft’s new baby, “The Division,” was released on March 8, following great anticipation and hype. The studio behind such notable releases as the “Assassin’s Creed” series, “Far Cry,” and “Splinter Cell,” Ubisoft’s grand plans for “Tom Clancy’s The Division” have come to life in breathtaking graphics, but ultimately do little to keep the story alive. “The Division” marks Ubisoft’s entry into a new genre of video game that combines Role-Playing Game (RPG), elements with a third-person cover shooting system, rounded off with a loot system, in order to create a Massive Multiplayer Online Game (MMO). This foray into MMOs stems largely from the success of “Destiny: The Taken King,” which pioneered massive online matchmaking gameplay in 2015. The premise of the game is that a weaponized pandemic, nicknamed “the dollar flu,” has been released in New York City, prompting the city to be quarantined and, ostensibly, left to its demise. The player is part of a special sleeper cell unit of the titular division, and is called upon as a last resort to rebuild operations, investigate the outbreak, and fight the crime running rampant within the city post-law enforcement withdrawal. A third person shooter game,
“The Division’s” open world allows players the opportunity to explore plague ridden NYC, in all its rat infested, trash filled glory. The clear, interactive graphics create an eerie sense of realism, and fights can erupt quickly, giving the player an immersive experience within the game world. However, the open map starts to become repetitive as the player moves from neighborhood to neighborhood, each with a similar setup of safe house, hostage situations, and supply drop side missions. There ends up being very little in the way of originality between firefights, and the enemies blur together into a mass of dark male shapes, most with hoodies and bandanas, or, in the case of the cleaners, beanies and gasmasks. Furthermore, the enemies lose all sense of realism once the player has emptied several full magazines, only to find the sweatshirt clad looters still very much alive, nearly unharmed, acting like a bullet sponge. As the player moves murkily through these deja vu inducing scenarios, much of the storyline becomes lost, leaving questions like “who are these cleaners, and why am I fighting them?” or “why are so many people looting diseased people’s things?” or even “why am I the only one who seems to have the technology to enter any diseased building I please?” When the player tires of rolling from car to random cement block in the clunky cover system, it’s time to head to one of the most
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A screenshot of the Division’s new style of skill tree, through building a base of operations.
hyped aspects of “The Division,” the PVP combat arena known as the Dark Zone. A walled off, quarantined area in the center of Manhattan, the Dark Zone is where players work together in teams to find the best loot. Or that’s what is supposed to happen anyway. Instead, the Dark Zone has essentially become a cesspool of player trickery, turning friends into enemies and eliciting a fair amount of backstabbing as, inevitably, each player turns rogue and steals his or her teammates’
hard won loot. Perhaps the most intriguing and successful aspect of “The Division” is the skill acquisition system. Unlike most games where the player gains skills through either leveling up in gameplay or acquiring loot equipped with special attributes, “The Division’s” skill tree is based on rebuilding operations systems within the city. Once the player reopens the base of operations, each wing functions as a different set of skills: medical, tech, and security. Selecting which
Early access is a beautiful success
Upcoming Video Games
By Gregory Ragaza TSV Focal Point Editor
Epic Games, the creator of the successful franchise “Gears of War,” has started early access for a new third-person cross-platform MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) called “Paragon.” The game is beautiful, fun, and difficult. With some polishing “Paragon” has the possibility to rival the top MOBAs being played now. Like most MOBAs, the main objective of the game is to destroy the enemy team’s main structure. For “League of Legends” it is the enemy nexus. For “SMITE” it is the enemy titan. For “DOTA 2” it is the enemy ancient. As for “Paragon” it is the enemy core. The map consist of three lanes and a jungle. Each lane has two towers, and one inhibitor. Being a MOBA, “Paragon” has a lot of similarities to the other, aforementioned games. However, it is a beautiful game that adds a lot of new mechanics to the already solidified genre. First of all, “Paragon” has by far the most visually appealing graphics in the genre. Like most of Epic Games’ products, “Paragon” uses the Unreal Engine 4, a software developed by Epic Games that produces high quality visual graphics for video games and other media. The graphics of the map and characters are the most realistic looking out of all the other games in this genre. Not only is the map breathtaking to look at, but it also adds a complex new mechanic of verticality to MOBAs. In all other MOBA games, the maps are flat.
quests to undertake and which operations to restore gives the player a wealth of character builds in an interesting and meaningful manner. Overall, “The Division” is a solid addition to the 2016 game offerings, showcasing unique ideas and spectacular graphics, but many players will likely be eager for much needed updates and downloadable content to address the lackluster storyline and dearth of teamwork within the Dark Zone.
Star Fox: ZERO April 22 Hitman: Episode 2 Italy April 26 Battleborn May 3 Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Twinblast, one of the playable heroes in Paragon.
In “Paragon,” the map has ledges to jump from and the jungle is lower than the rest of the other lanes. Having such verticality adds a layer of tactics to ganking, which is surprise attacking the enemy. The verticality of the map in “Paragon” is one way Epic Games is differentiating itself from other companies in the genre. One other way “Paragon” has deviated from the genre is adding a card system, rather than sticking to the traditional item system. In most MOBAs players have access to all the items in a match, all players have to do is get enough of the currency to purchase them. In “Paragon” players don’t have access to all the cards, instead players have to purchase or earn packs of cards to place in their deck, so they can purchase them in
a match. To purchase them in a match, players have to level up their card power, which gains experience by obtaining amber. It is a rather complicated system, and in the early stages of the game, it still needs a lot of work. The developers need to look into ways of obtaining card packs and what cards players could get. Because as of now, the system is very random. One player will have all the necessary cards, while another is still struggling to get any good cards after opening several card packs. Of course, there are other problems in the alpha phase of this game. Such as overpowered heroes, bugs and glitches, and PS4 players having very limited ways of communicating.
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However, on the bright side, Epic Games has been slowly addressing these issues with each new patch that comes out. And they have been heavily listening to the players to help improve the game. Although “Paragon” is still in early access, it is by far a highly enjoyable and competitive game that adds a lot of uniqueness to the MOBA genre. It is a beautiful game that can definitely compete with popular games like “League of Legends” and “SMITE”. The game is still in early access, players have to buy a founder’s pack of varying price, the cheapest being $20. If gamers don’t want to pay, another option is to wait for the free open beta in the summer of 2016.
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The 2015 -‘16 Warriors and the 1995 -‘96 Bulls: a lesson in history By Miguel Garcia TSV Multimedia Editor
They did it. The Warriors beat the ‘95-‘96 Chicago Bulls record of 72-10 in a NBA regular season. Ending the regular season with 73-9, they beat the record by just one game April 13 against the Memphis Grizzlies. And that’s not all they accomplished. The Warriors have set so many records this season, including best season start in history, most three-pointers made in a season, longest home game winning streak, no back-to-back losses, most wins on the road, and never losing to the same team twice in a regular season. The Warriors ran a phenomenal regular season in the NBA. Led by Stephen Curry, this team has shut down all the doubters and created a fanbase all around the world. Many would even argue that they are basically the Bulls of our generation.
Twenty years ago, the Bulls were the best team in the NBA. Led by the likes of Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Michael Jordan, the Bulls won 72 games in the regular season that led to becoming the champions of that same year. Today, the Warriors are arguably the best team in the NBA. Led by the likes of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Stephen Curry. The Warriors currently lead the league in almost every statistic and they have gone to prove that what the Bulls had accomplished back then, they can accomplish and surpass today. Each player of the Chicago Bulls back then have their counterparts in the Warriors today. Green is very nearly the reincarnation of Rodman. Green’s emotion in the game and
how easily he can match up against the big men in the NBA is what Rodman displayed from the Bulls. Thompson can be compared to Pippen. When Thompson catches fire on the court, he goes off and sets records, including a 37-point quarter, the highest in NBA history. Both teams’ MVPs match each other, the Bulls’ Jordan, to the Warrior’s Curry. Jordan proved everyone wrong, proved that he is the best in the league. Curry, who isn’t doing exactly everything Jordan has done, is still proving that he is among the best in the league. Averaging 30.0 points-per-game, making 402 three-pointers in the regular season, and even leading the league in almost every statistic both offensively and defensively. He might not be the Jordan of our generation, but he is definitely a player of his own league. Steve Kerr, who has been a member of both teams, is the link in
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history, unifying these two recordsetting teams. Twenty years ago, he was a point guard for the Bulls and currently he’s the head coach for the Warriors. Kerr has led the Warriors through all these record-breaking feats. It’s almost as if he set up the Bulls to be surpassed by the Warriors today. It’s funny because it’s as if the story comes full circle. Twenty years ago, one of the last teams to beat the Bulls in the regular season, was the Charlotte Hornets,
Wardell Curry’s team. Wardell Curry led the Hornets to defeat the Bulls with a score of 97-98. Twenty years ago, the Curry family was already in the run for shattering the Bulls’ record, and Stephen Curry’s dad was there to assist him. But after everything that has been said and done, the Warriors still have to win the playoffs and be named the NBA Finals champions for the second time to prove that they truly are better than the ‘95‘96 Chicago Bulls.
Lifehacks for the Notoriously Active College Students By Michelle Brignoli TSV Editor in Chief
After a minor injury, it’s too easy to pop a few ibuprofen. Some people might be familiar with the side effects that these over the counter medications can have on a consumers body, others might not. Many, though, might be unfamiliar with alternative, homeopathic methods. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). There are more, but this one is over-the-counter, which makes it a common choice for consumers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that people who take NSAIDs (other than aspirin) such as ibuprofen may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or a stroke than people who do not take these medications. These events may happen without warning and may cause death.
If a part of the body is This risk may be higher sore of inflamed after for people who take long intensive physical NSAIDs for a long time, activity, turmeric can be or very frequently. mixed with coconut oil or While taking ibuprofen aloe vera and applied to can alleviate pain and the area affected. Users reduce inflammation, should keep in mind there are warnings on that turmeric is a bright the labels to inform yellow and orange spice consumers about what and that it will stain skin exactly is going into their temporarily, and clothes bodies. for longer or possibly Studies show that Andrew Avilla/ The Skyline View permanently. turmeric, on the Like taking ibuprofen, other hand, may help Turmeric has shown signs of having less side effects turmeric only works to fight infections and than over-the-counter drugs. the consumers advantage some cancers, reduce intense flavor when consumed alone. when consistency is practiced. inflammation, and treat digestive To make it less of a chore to drink, Drinking or applying turmeric will problems, according to the some people make “golden milk.” not work as a one time use. But University of Maryland Medical This is a mixture of turmeric, black after taking ibuprofen, is the pain Center. gone indefinitely? Instead of taking a pill to reduce pepper, milk or water, and coconut oil. Black pepper is added to No. The side effects aren’t gone inflammation, turmeric can be increase the absorption of turmeric either. consumed or applied as a topical in the body. Honey or agave syrup In July 2015, the FDA released a solution. can be added as a natural sweetener. notice that they are strengthening As a spice, turmeric has an
an existing label warning that non-aspirin, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke. Side effects of turmeric may occur after taking large amounts of turmeric for long periods of time. This may cause stomach upset and, in extreme cases, ulcers. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. However, herbs can trigger side effects and may interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. If you’re considering taking ibuprofen or using turmeric as a health benefit, please speak to a doctor before doing so. What might help some can potentially hurt others.
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Active students struggle to find ways to keep their skin hydrated.
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
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Trojans silence the Panthers with a win By Abigayle Haguisan TSV Staff Writer
With only four games left in the season, the Skyline men’s baseball team took control over the Hartnell Panthers, closing out the game with a score of 5-3 on Tuesday, April 19. Skyline’s left-handed pitcher Daniel Madigan opened the game with a rocky start, allowing three runs by Hartnell. Skyline countered with hits, but it was not enough. The Panthers welcomed their scoring teammates into the dugout by celebrating and screaming, while the Trojans remained calm and hoped to turn things around. A quiet second inning preceded a momentum-gaining third. Freshman Chet Silveria hit a double that triggered roaring cheers from the home dugout. With Silveria on second, shortstop Matt Seubert swung next and gained a position on first base after a wild pitch. Brett Berghammer then stepped up to the plate, bunting in Silveria, ending the third inning with a score of 1-3. Though they trailed behind, the Trojans did not concede. Skyline’s defense was highlighted throughout the game, resulting in a quick shut down of Hartnell’s
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Skyline’s starting pitcher Daniel Madigan gave up three runs early in the first inning. Then he fought back, shutting down the Hartnell offense to game’s end at Skyline College on April 19, 2016.
offense. “I found a rhythm,” Madigan said. “It’s my job to go back out there and not give up any runs to them and keep the momentum on our side.” Madigan stuck to his word and no other runs from the Panthers were made after the first inning. Skyline fought back but came up short in the fourth inning. Left fielder Nick Healey slid into second, giving Skyline’s second baseman Aaron Albaum
momentum to build off of. Albaum was unable to follow through and was tagged between home and first, but this gave Healey a chance to run to third. The Trojans bunted the ball but it was not enough to bring Healey home. While neither side scored runs for the following three innings, the Panthers held on to their lead, but could not do so for long. The Trojans stole the game in the seventh inning, where quick
decisions and smart plays were made. The team’s synergy began to shine through and this allowed the Trojans to advance. Hartnell attempted to end the game quicker and brought in their relief pitcher Brandon Granger, but this was a mistake on the Panther’s end. A base hit by Albaum opened a window to victory and Granger loaded the bases by walking catcher Felix Aberoutte. Silveria tripled, earning two RBI’s. Another hit from
Seubert sent Silveria home as well. Following the three, designated hitter Ryan Kammuller finished off with a double that racked up as the final run of the inning. Skyline was able to pull away from the Panthers, ending the inning with a score of 5-3. “We just finally got to that side-arm guy,” Silveria said. “He was kind of mowing us down and Albaum the second baseman did a good job starting us off [in the seventh].” Skyline’s Richard Boe closed out the game. However, the switch did not effect the Trojans’ leading score. A quick eighth inning was pitched and the long anticipated ninth inning arrived. Boe walked visiting team’s Luis Mendoza, but first base was as close as the Panther’s could get to home base before Skyline ended the game with a third out and triumphed with a final score of 5-3. “We got into a little trouble early, three to nothing and then we got some clutch hitting from some key freshman,” baseball head coach Dino Nomicos said. “Our pitching and defense is our strength and our weakness is our hitting. We have four games left and we just have to do the best we can with them to finish strong.”
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Trojans extend Mission College’s losing streak
By Gina Paratore TSV Staff Writer
The Skyline College women’s badminton team swept the Mission College Saints in Santa Clara on April 14, with a final score of 18-3. Although they were recovering from their last game, a tough loss of 20-1 against the top team in the state, Fresno City College, the Trojans came back hungry for a win. “The team was not as strong as us,” head coach Jan Fosberg said. “Even though we didn’t have to compete up to our highest level to beat them, we still kept up on our intensity.” Fiona Lai and Vivian Tran played exceptionally well in their doubles game, keeping their level of play and intensity high even though their opponents were clearly no match for them. Mission College seemed to have a lot of trouble returning the birdie and keeping the game in motion. Lai’s and Tran’s quick arm swings throughout the game racked
up points quickly. “The game overall went really well,” Skyline player Zarinah Garcia said. “It was a great way for us to see our progress and how we’ve been growing as individuals and as a team.” Carla Montanes and Rachel Lum played a close doubles game against Mission College’s two best players, but lost due to an accumulation of unforced errors. They had many rallies and returned the birdie well and kept their energy high. The game was exciting to watch as it was very close in score. It kept the audience on the edge of their seats. After the loss, the team’s score overall was 9-2 with Skyline in the lead, needing two more complete games to claim the win. “We have improved a lot since last year,” Lai said. “On April 26 we have a home game against them so we will be more prepared this time.” The Trojans competed to finish strong and ended with a whopping score of of 18-3. They now have a winning record of 3-2, and in their next game of the season they will be facing off in a home game against the Saints again. “Mission College does not have as much experience as Skyline’s players do,” Fosberg said. “Their top two players are pretty steady, but the other players lack experience. Regardless they tried their hardest out there and had fun out on the court.”
Rachel Lum (left) and Carla Montanes compete in doubles against Mission College in Santa Clara on April 14, 2016.
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Carla Montanes (right) receiving a rally in a doubles game against Mission College in Santa Clara on April 14, 2016.