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Open Mic comes to a final close

By Paul Ingvaldsen Staff Writer

Brittany Lieberman/Viking E-BALLOT: Ryan Langley, 28, a kinesiology major, uses a tablet to cast his vote for Fall semester’s Cabinet members on Wednesday, May 14, on the LAC. Results for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and trustee will be announced Friday, May 16.

ASB elections bring new Cabinet Students with leadership qualities encouraged to run for positions.

14 on the PCC, and Thursday, May 15, on the LAC, with results to be announced Friday, May 16.

Students may vote online at lbcc.edu/Student Life/ASB or in person in Building A on the LAC or at the Student Union on the PCC .

Students interested in appointed positions may turn in applications to the Office of Student Life in E119 or EE102 by Friday, May 16, at noon.

Appointed positions include representative of athletics, com-

munications, legislative affairs, academic affairs, arts and student health.

ASB co-adviser Derek Oriee said ASB leaders learn how to delegate and work in group dynamics.

Oriee said, “It teaches you how to disagree with and still be friends with your colleagues and that it’s OK to argue as long as they are legitimate arguments.”

Lokilani Hunt, a philosophy and political science major, is running for ASB president. Lau-

ren Christine Ho, an English major, is running for ASB vice president. David Root, an auto body technology major, is running for student trustee. Grant Cook, an engineering major, is running for treasurer.

Applications are available at lbcc.edu/Student Life/ASB. Interviews for appointed positions will be Monday, May 19, at 2 p.m. in T1200 on the LAC during the Cabinet meeting.

is to “examine important policy issues facing postsecondary education in the As Congress preU.S.” pares to renew the According to the Higher Education Act, U.S. Department of EdLBCC President Eloy ucation, the Higher EdOakley was invited to ucation Act is a bill that give testimony to the decides when, where U.S. Senate’s Health, and how federal aid is Education, Labor and distributed to students Eloy Oakley Pensions Committee LBCC president and schools, although on Tuesday, May 13, in it does not issue those Washington, D.C. funds itself.

In a letter to the Senate, HELP LBCC’s director of public rechairman Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) lations Richard Garcia said in a said the purpose of the hearings press release, “LBCC is designat-

ed as a Hispanic-serving institution, with a Latino student population of 46 percent as of Fall 2013. LBCC has been designated by the federal government as an HSI for the last 17 years.”

In his written testimony, Oakley suggested better financial support for minority-serving institutions such as LBCC, whose student minority population is 83 percent.

Oakley also suggested more competitive grants for colleges, better data sharing to improve student placement, restoring and expanding the Pell Grant pro-

gram and simply promoting better college preparedness.

Oakley said in a phone interview, “It was an honor to be invited by Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina. I was taken aback being among so many high-ranking government officials such as Ron Paul.”

Other speakers included the president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, Dr. Michael Lomax, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Retention at Fayetteville State University Dr. Jason DeSousa and President of Heritage University Dr. John Bassett.

By Brittany Lieberman Managing Editor ASB Cabinet elections for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and student trustee were underway Wednesday, May

Oakley gives funding ideas to Senate panel

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The Young Poet Society made chalk drawings on the sidewalk pointing toward the site of the last open mic event of the semester, Friday, May 9, in Building P. Joe Gutierrez, 20, a pre-nursing major, sat in a corner studying his poems after registering. “I’ve been writing since I was in high school,” Gutierrez said.

“The English Department awarded me the Donald Drury award for poetry. I might do one tonight.”

The audience enjoyed a spacious yet cozy setting with a fireplace behind the wooden stage.

Around the room calligraphy samples and volumes in bookshelves rested along the walls. A podium stood under a spotlight.

Natalie Burgess, an English teacher and creative writing committee chair, said, “This is the Mariam Sims Baughn Center for Literary Arts. Notice all the construction around campus? This building they will not touch because it has historical value.

“The English Department wanted to open up the center so that students could share their works in art, fiction, poetry and music, so we sponsor open mic through the creative writing committee.”

The lights dimmed and musicians Adriana Foss, 21, a biology major, and music major Jay Hemphill, 20, performed an original piece called the Song of the Sea. Gutierrez read two poems.

Before taking the stage, Barry Saks, 68, a journalism major, said, “This is the first time I’ve done this, but journalism is useful for poetry writing because of its concreteness.”

Sergei Smirnoff hosted the event, introduced each act and called for finger-snapping applause.

As open mic drew to a close, Smirnoff reminded the audience of the approaching Mother’s Day. “I’m from Russia,” Smirnoff said. “My mother neglected my older brother and he died. This is a crime in Russia and she was imprisoned for murder.

“If you’re lucky enough to have a mother you can be with, don’t forget her this Sunday.”

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Khmer language class planned for 2015

By Alejandro Nicolas Staff Writer

The Foreign Language Department plans to offer the first foreign language class in Khmer at LBCC in Fall 2015 and it will be taught by Nielson Hul, presently an English teacher.

Hul said, “I’m really excited.

I’ve spoken Khmer all my life. I grew up in Long Beach. It’s part of who I am.

“My father founded the Cam-

bodian Association of America.

Nil Hul, he always helped the Khmer community.”

Hul graduated from UCLA with his bachelors in English and finished his masters in linguistics from the University of Hawaii.

His first inspiration was a class he took called “The History of English Language,” where he discovered the foundation of language and how it correlated with culture and immigration.

Hul is currently teaching En-

LAC bridge vandalized

glish 1, Composition, and he’s excited to teach classes other than Khmer, maybe even teaching a class in southeast Asian history with an emphasis on Khmer culture for non-Khmer speakers, to fall under a history elective.

The city of Long Beach has the highest population of Cambodian people living outside of Cambodia.

“If I ever have a chance to teach Khmer to non-Khmer speakers, we would have to start

with the absolute basics.”

Hul describes a wealth of information stretching from the American social construction of Cambodians within their own generational gaps, whether rejecting their culture or embracing it.

The largest immigration wave of Khmer was during 1980s, from refugees suffering the effects of the Khmer Rouge genocide in 1975-1978.

He talked about society and immigration and the history of

Cambodia.

Former EMT Hul, currently a combat medic in the Army reserves, said, “Vietnamese and Khmer are closely related because of the Chinese occupation. The Khmer, Lao and Vietnamese were all once one empire, the Angkor Empire.”

Khmer 9 and 10 will fulfill the foreign language requirement required for the U.C. system.

A prerequisite is required to take the Khmer courses. .

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shouts rebellion.”

Kevin Maldanado, a business major, said, “It sets a bad example.

Students who saw the graffiti I don’t think it sets a good vibe.” on the bridge across Carson Street Student Ruben Madrid said, linking the two sides of the LAC “I could’ve done this in the dark. said it sets a bad example and is They’re just trying to bring attenan immature way to express one’s tion to a small group of random self. acts.

Over Mother’s Day weekend, “It’s more like vandalism. It’s someone tagged on the newly stupid and depressing. It’s trifling renovated bridge. to put negative feelings on peoJose Salazar, ple.” a neurobiology “It’s a morally grave dilemMost stumajor, said, “If ma in the community that dents said the person who they were upshouts rebellion.” did this isn’t set walking punished and -Jose Salazar by for the first Neurobiology major time Monday there aren’t any real consequences then some- morning and seeing the graffiti. one isn’t doing their job. It sets a Jeff Wheeler, an English teachbad example. It’s a morally grave er, said, “It’s just messed up. It’s dilemma in the community that been years since it’s been painted.”

Brittany Lieberman/Viking Josh Reyes, left, 19, an undecided major, and Omar Ceja, 20, a business major, purchase ice cream from Ladies of Athena club members Diana Merito, 21, and Alondra Castellanos, 18, on Tuesday May 13, when temperatures at the LAC exceeded 90 degrees.

New state bill promises to tax oil and fund higher education

By Shannon Murphy News Editor

A bill to increase oil taxes in California to fund education has been introduced in the state Senate.

The bill would first create the California Higher Education Endowment Corporation, which would oversee distribution of the funds as outlined by the bill. The bill would then levy a 9.5 percent severance tax on oil companies operating in California.

In all 50 percent of the funds raised would go to the University of California, California State University and California Community College systems, 25 percent would go to health and hu-

man services and 25 percent to have the highest combined oil at the University of California, the state parks. taxes in the nation.”

Berkeley, for every dollar the state Opposition to the bill includes However, the statement does invests in higher education, the oil and natural gas companies as not appear to be accurate. Of the state receives a $4.50 return on well as financial lobbying entities. 36 states that produce oil, Cali- its investment. While oil compaJohn Kabateck, exnies claim the bill ecutive director of the “I agree the state should increase its investment may place a financial National Federation in higher education and especially Community burden on them the of Independent Busifigures indicate it is a Colleges.” ness, issued a statesound investment in ment saying “NFIB/ -Eloy Oakley California’s future.

LBCC president CA and our nearly LBCC President 24,000 members are strongly op- fornia is the only one that doesn’t Eloy Oakley said, “I agree the posed to SB 1017, which will up- have an oil severance tax. Most oil state should increase its investset our fragile economic recovery states have a tax between 4 and ment in higher education and and further jeopardize jobs by 10 percent with Alaska being the especially Community Colleges. imposing yet another new tax on exception with a 25 percent sev- SB1017 identifies a new potenbusiness. erance tax. tial source of funds, but there “With a 9.5 percent tax on According to a study conduct- are many ways in which the state each barrel of oil, the measure ed in April 2012 by the Institute can direct funds to our college. I will guarantee that California will for the Study of Societal Issues would welcome any additional

funds the state provides that enable us to improve outcomes for our students in order to prepare them for California’s future workforce demands.”

California faces a serious shortfall in its supply of college-educated workers, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. In a report the institute said, “Over the past few decades, public higher education institutions have faced disproportionate cuts in state funding.”

The institute said if current trends hold, California will fall 1 million educated workers short of economic demand by 2025. The shortage will drive companies to seek educated workers out of state and leave too few jobs.

friend as driver or hire a taxi, but that now, but I feel like college on Oct. 12 after crashing into the they should never get behind the students don’t think that it could concrete divider of the 91 freeway wheel if they plan on drinking. happen to them until it does. around 11:30 p.m.

“Remember that friends don’t “That’s why I am glad College She recalled the event in an let friends drive drunk.” is RADD and LBCC are cam- email which said, “I woke up in Drunken driving is in a prom- paigning against an issue that af- the hospital with a fractured clavinent issue in the icle and right wrist. I was Long Beach com- “I feel like college students don’t think that it bruised, confused and munity. scared. could happen to them until it does.”

A female stu“I don’t remem-Female student ber the crash, but I am dent at LBCC Communications major was recently conthankful that I didn’t kill victed of a DUI. The 31-year-old fects many of us.” anyone. communications major wants to Even though she is under the “The police told me that if I keep her identity hidden and did legal age requirement for alcohol would’ve killed someone, then I not want to detail the event thor- consumption, another member of would’ve woken up in jail not in oughly. the Long Beach community has a the hospital.”

She said, “I would’ve never similar story.

Sanchez wrecked her car and guessed that I would have an igMarleny Sanchez, 20, a so- said she “paid numerous fines and nition interlock device installed ciology major at Cal State Long hospital bills” after the accident. in my car. I know better than Beach, was convicted of a DUI She is enrolled in a 3-month

AB541 program that requires her to attend six Alcoholics Anonymous meetings after having scored a 0.1 blood alcohol content that night.

Hugo Valdes, a 20-year-old aspiring film director, was on the other side of the DUI dilemma on Friday, May 2, when a drunk driver crashed into him as he exited the 91 freeway on Avalon Boulevard.

Valdes’ wrist is sprained and he needs physical therapy for his arm, but he suffered no fractures or serious injury. He said, “I hope people, especially young people, realize that when they drive drunk they are putting other people’s lives at risk, not just their own.”

RADD program seeks to raise drunken driving awareness

By Raymundo Villasenor Contributing Writer

LBCC has partnered with the College is RADD program to raise awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence.

Marian Novak, the coalition president of College is RADD, was at the LAC on Tuesday, April 15. She was campaigning against drunken driving and gave an informative presentation to students that stopped by her tent.

Novak said, “Our mission is to raise awareness to students on an issue that is still a problem in our community. We try to teach students to plan their night before going out.

“They should designate a

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DA brings charges against candidate

By Paul Ingvaldsen Staff Writer

On Thursday, May 1, the Long Beach District Attorney’s office filed misdemeanor charges against Trustee candidate Marshall Blesofsky, who challenged incumbent Jeff Kellogg for the office of LBCC First District Trustee.

Blesofsky is charged with electioneering too close to a polling site on April 8, the day of the city

primary. tices Commission’s Enforcement Presbyterian Church in Bixby Kellogg, current Board of Division in Sacramento received Knolls.

Trustees President, was handily the earlier complaint, but deThe email read, “A complaint re-elected recently, winning his clined to prosecute Blesofsky. was filed by a voter against Mr. seat by 55.6 percent of Blesofsky alleging he was the vote ,according to the “This charge shows how my campaign electioneering about 50 City Clerk’s Office. Previ- was a threat to those in power.” feet from a polling place. ous charges were levied Witness statements and -Marshall Blesofsky photographic against Kellogg’s oppoevidence Trustee candidate nent alleging he had misconfirmed the complaint. used a Political Action CommitCity Prosecutor Doug Hau- California law creates a 100-foot tee flier by posting his name and bert released an email regarding buffer area around polling places meeting site on the handout. the latest complaint, which took on election day. Candidates are The State Fair Political Prac- place near the Faith Orthodox generally free to campaign any-

where they wish, but not within that 100-foot area when the polls are open.”

In an email sent to the Viking on May 12, Blesofsky said, “I was new to the political scene and ran to protect the interests of LBCC students and change the direction of the college. I did very well against an entrenched incumbent getting almost 45 percent of the vote. This charge shows how my campaign was a threat to those in power.”

1,500 to don caps and gowns in June

By Elizabeth Cheruto Calendar Editor

Shannon Murphy/ Viking SPIRITUAL FOUR: From left to right, Al Hajj Imam Ameen A Omar, Carlos Prinzen, Jane Affonso and Odie Hawkins. Omar explains his Islamic views to the audience.

Pagan Club hosts religious panel Long Beach spiritual leaders speak to students.

By Shannon Murphy News Editor The Pagan Club sponsored the 14th annual spirituality panel dis-

cussion on Tuesday, May 13.

The panel consisted of Al Hajj Imam Ameen A Omar, an Islamic community leader, Carlos Prinzen representing Native American spirituality, Jane Affonso of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and Odie Hawkins representing the Pan-African Occult Spirituality.

Each had 15 minutes to talk about their spiritual system. The panel was followed by a question-and-answer session.

Adrian Novotny, AN anthropology teacher and adviser to the Pagan Club, said, “I went with a panel format where they don’t confront one another nor is there a competitive feel to it.”

Politics unfold as officials take office

By Madison Salter Staff Writer

to be succeeding women trustees like Judy Powell, who served from 1988-1996.

Student Trustee Andrea Donado, regarding her relationship with the board, said, “we have disagreements all the time. It’s important to have experience regardless of the issues.”

Donado will attend her last board meeting May 28.

Council from the 7th District so seat 2 on the Board will be open.

Uranga received a total of 2,950 Jeffery Kellogg, Sunny Zia, votes which put him at 50.9 perand Virginia Baxter will be sworn cent, avoiding a run-off election. into the Board of Trustees on July Richard Garcia, associate 29. director of public relations and The first official meeting for marketing, said, “In general, the the new Trustees will be on July two options to fill a vacancy on 29. the Board are to appoint an indiAccording to the Public Afvidual to fill the remainder of the fairs Alliance of Iranian term or to hold a special Americans’ website, Zia “We have disagreements all the time. It’s election.” will be the first elected LBCC Execuimportant to have experience regardless of tiveAlso, Iranian American to Vice President Lou hold a public office in the issues.”

Anne Bynum will be Long Beach. appointed to the Harbor -Andrea Donado Zia and Baxter also Student Trustee Commission. The Cal will be the first two State Long Beach alum women to serve on the board Meanwhile, Damon Dunn has served as a board member in eight years. The last woman will oppose Robert Garcia, former for the Pacific Gateway Worktrustee on the board was Dianne LBCC public relations manager force Investment Network, the McNinch, who served from 1996- and speech teacher, for mayor of Long Beach Downtown Business 2006.

Long Beach. The election will be Associates, the St. Mary Medical Baxter said regarding her po- Tuesday, June 3.

Center Hospital Advisory Board sition with the LBCC Foundation, Garcia finished first and Dunn and Los Angeles County BizFed “Yes I will definitely be keeping second in the preliminary election Institute. my position. As the Viking re- on April 8. Former Trustee Gerrie Former LBCC political sciported before there would be a Schipske and Trustee Doug Otto ence teacher Eugene Goss was conflict of interest. But no there fell short in the election. elected to serve on the Sierra wouldn’t be.”

Trustee Roberto Uranga was Madre City Council. He was Baxter also said she’s happy elected to the Long Beach City sworn into office April 22.

ates may park or be dropped off near the check-in canopy at the south end of the Stadium. All othThe LBCC class of 2014 certif- er guests may park in the stadium icates and associates degrees will parking lot. be conferred to more than 1,500 People with disabilities will graduates at the LAC Veterans be directed to park in designatMemorial Stadium on Thursday, ed parking spaces at the east side June 5. of the Stadium. Additional maps Tickets will not be required may be accessed at lbcc.edu/yafor attending the commencement hoomap. c e r e m o ny.

Photos However, seat- “It always brings joy as mis- from the cering will be on emony will a first-come, sion accomplished, all the be available first-served ba- hard work we have put in. online after sis.

We see results at the com- g r a du at i on .

A reception Graduates is planned im- mencement.” may visit mediately after gradimages.

-Derek Oriee the graduation Student activities and ASB adviser com to view ceremony with and order photo opportunities, music and a their pictures. chance to connect with employees Programs will be available and friends. upon entrance to the commenceThe student activities and ASB ment ceremony, highlighting adviser, Derek Oriee, said, “It al- graduates and distinguished ways brings joy as mission accom- guests. For the first time veterans plished, all the hard work we have will be recognized in the program. put in. We see results at the comQuestions may be directed to mencement.” student affairs at (562) 938-4552.

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Pagan Club celebrates the start of Spring

Story By Brandon Richardson Photos by Miguel Espinoza Viking Staff

FUN DAY: Pagan Club members recognized May Day by dancing around a May Pole while holding long colorful strings. The practice is meant to represent the world axis, according to reputable scholars.

The Pagan Club celebrated May Day at the LAC on Thursday, May 1, with the guidance of club adviser Adrian Novotny, an anthropology teacher.

The May Pole was made from an old tree from Novotny’s home.

He described the original purpose of the pole dance as an opportunity for young males and females to meet after Winter as potential mates and spouses, since Spring symbolizes fertility for many cultures.

However, the celebration is not limited to pagans. Marco Sanchez, 20, a philosophy major and president of the Pagan Club, said, “May Day is a day where we all should get together and have fun.

It’s not a day just for pagans, it’s a day for everyone.”

JUST DANCE: From left, Gabriella Gillett, 21, a social services major, Marco Sanchez, 20, president of the Pagan Club and a philosophy major, and Alena Sisson, 20, an art major, dance around a May Pole in celebration of May Day on Thursday, May 1, in front of the A Building at the LAC. May Day holds different meanings for different people. The modern tradition of May Day coincides with International Workers Day; however, its origins are based on pagan traditions for the coming of Spring.

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Reimbursement delayed on expenses for rabbits

By Thomasina Cotton Staff Writer

Miguel Epsinoza/Viking ONE OF TOP FIVE: Horticulture professor Jorge Ochoa is honored with the Outstanding Colleague Award on Thursday, May 8. Lorraine Blouin, Allison Brown, Karen Kane and Mary Olsen-Bell also earned the top employee award.

Employees awarded

By Brandon Richardson Staff Writer

The Outstanding Colleagues and employee service recognition Awards were presented at the LAC in T1200 on Thursday, May 9.

Every year, LBCC takes a break from recognizing its student’s accomplishments and focuses on its employees.

The ceremony was hosted by President Eloy Oakley and Executive Vice President Lou Anne Bynum. Along with awards for em-

ployee service recognition, which ranged from five to 30 years of LBCC service, five teachers and staff were recognized as outstanding colleagues.

Lorraine Blouin, a counselor, Allison Brown, a disability specialist with LBCC’s Growth and Opportunities Project, Karen Kane, a coordinator for faculty professional development, Jorge Ochoa, professor of Horticulture, and Mary Olsen-Bell, a human resources specialist, all received the outstanding colleagues award.

of a $28,000 repayment to Prindle during the March 17 Cabinet meeting and a petition signed by 400 LBCC students in support of the reimbursement, the issue remains unresolved.

Absent during the March vote, ASB Rep. of Arts Kristen Payne, 38, an accounting and communications major, expressed opposition to the reimbursement and said, “Paying is not in the best financial interest of the ASB and is against district policies.”

During the Monday, May 5 ASB Cabinet meeting, members again delayed deliberations on reimbursements to LBCC kinesiology teacher Donna Prindle for her help with the LAC rabbits.

ASB President Marcos Espinoza introduced PCC Student Life director Anita Gibbins, who addressed the issue.

On behalf of Prindle, a former championship-winning athletics coach “It is unfair for them to continue and successful plaintiff postponing when Donna has proin a landmark gend e r- d is c r i m i nat i on vided all the legal receipts and lawsuit against LBCC documents.” in the 1980s, Gibbins -Candice Limas recited a letter written Anthropology major

by Vice President of Student Support Services Greg Unyielding in her decision, Peterson.

Payne later added, “If Ms. Prindle The letter stated the ASB said she would do it herself, then would not be subjected to legal she is going back on her word and consequences should it decide to breaching the agreement by askreimburse Prindle for the cost of ing for money.” the bunny rescue project.

Acknowledging the rabbit Peterson’s letter listed ques- population was greater than first tions from the state’s ASB ac- perceived, Prindle said, “The twocounting manual for the Cabinet month project turned into a fourto review, while considering if year one.” paying is within the guidelines.

Sitting next to Prindle, LBCC Speaking to the student gov- a student volunteer in the rescue, ernment leaders in T1200 Gibbins Candice Limas, 21, an anthropoladded, “As a trust account you can ogy major, was surprised by the make a decision to pay this.” opposition and said the Cabinet is Despite a 6-3-2 vote in favor overlooking the facts.

“It is unfair for them to continue postponing when Donna has provided all the legal receipts and documents. She is not asking to be paid, but reimbursed for the helpful service she provided to LBCC,” Limas said.

ASB bank bursar Stacey Robinson was in attendance to report that $23,974 worth of receipts has been verified, which resulted in a motion from the Cabinet to declare amending the agenda to reflect the updated amount.

After attending the Monday, May, 12 meeting, Prindle said, “My stress and frustration continues. For the first time this semester, not enough Cabinet members showed up, preventing a vote because of the lack of a quorum.”

At the May 5 meeting, members discussed including clear reimbursement policies to their Constitution, though the change is not on the May 13 agenda.

Student activities adviser Derek Oriee said, “There are proposed changes to the ASB Constitution that will go to special election in the Fall.”

Also, discussions have taken place between the vice presidents of PCC and LAC to eliminate the PCC Student Council and create a combined body of Cabinet members.

Oriee said, “More information will be available when the Constitution is ready for ballot.”

Talk promotes tolerance

By Liliana Duarte Staff Writer Students filled T1200 at the LAC to hear speakers Darya Teesewell, a transgender female, and Kevin, a transgender male, on Thursday, May 6.

Regardless of the fliers that were torn down for the transgender event, many people still attended the event.

Teesewell and Kevin spoke of the struggles they went through to get the place in their lives where they are happy. Teesewell said since age 8 she knew she was different from everyone else. Teesewell struggled when she was young for she thought she was the only person in the world who was going through these difficulties.

Teesewell said, “Gender identity is who you believe you are.”

Kevin discovered who he really was at age 4. Kevin went through similar difficulties as Teesewell did. They both decided to be who they really were when they were much older.

After an hour, Teesewell and Kevin answered questions from the audience. One question that was asked was, “If we have a friend who is going through a similar situation, what advice would you give us to help them?”

Teesewell said, “Listen to their story. Take it seriously.”

And Kevin said, “If someone is willing to confide with you ...

feel honored that they were willing to share that with you.”

Fernanda Ochoa, 18, a nursing major, said, “I really like that they were brave enough to come in front of a crowd and express their feelings because I know a lot of people are not open about it.

And I like the fact that they were able to come out and tell us about it. We could also learn from it even if we are not transgender. We could still help someone out instead of just shutting people out.”

Teacher and Department Head of Social Sciences Nancy Melucci said, “The goal from this event was gender tolerance.

My hope in doing this is to put a face to the people who don’t have a voice in our society.” Melucci also said she hopes to be able to have the transgender event every Spring.

“Every anthropologist teaches an intro-level cultural class about gender. It is very difficult to understand when you say gender is culturally constructed or created by culture and you try to give examples outside of our culture.

Sometimes it’s a lot easier to bring people in from our own culture, people who they can relate to and understand.”

“Hopefully, some of the students who were here today walk away a little bit more open-minded and open-hearted.” Melucci said.

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Writers honored

By Madison Salter Staff Writer

Jacaranda English endowment essay contest winners will be awarded with cash prizes today, Thursday, May 15, in P110 at the LAC. Khary Filer won the persuasive essay contest for the story “An Inappropriate Reappropriation.” Samantha Brooks received an honorable mention for the story “The Dehumanization of California’s Prisoners: A Dangerous Indifference.”

Alejandro Nicolas/Viking TRADITION: Lupe Tellez beats the drums in front of the Student Union at the PCC in celebration of Cinco de Mayo.

Dance group performs Dancers celebrate Cinco de Mayo through cultural Aztec act dance.

By Alejandro Nicolas Staff Writer Traditional Aztec fire dancers performed in front of the PCC student union May 7, beating drums and lighting herbs but absolutely no fire.

Students gathered outside snapping pictures and listening intently to the native rhythm.

Liz Waite, 21, a communica- tive groups bringing awareness of tions major hosted the event and Mexican indigenous history and said, “They’re doing this for Cin- culture.” co de Mayo.”

VicenM a r t i n “We travel to different states te Tellez Tellez, the didanced in with other native groups rector wearthe cening a jaguar bringing awareness of Mex- ter to the h e a d d r e s s , ican indigenous history and beat of the led a group of drum. four, includ- culture” T h e ing a baby, -Lupe Tellez f a m i l y Cuauhtémoc Aztec fire dancer said, the Tellez, who people in sometimes contributes to the Meso-America are more indigfamily’s music. enous than they realize and are Lupe Tellez said, “We travel happy to share those traditions to different states with other na- with the public.

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KCTY radio wins station of the year

By Alejandro Nicolas Staff Writer

this radio station’s history.”

Waite and KCTY are hosting a fundraiser Monday, June 2 LBCC radio station KCTY from 6-10 p.m. at Sorrento Ital107.7 FM, The City, ian kitchen at 4102 has won Station of Year Orange Ave. in Long award and Best variety Beach. show on the West Coast.

Waite said, “We’re Outside the Student collaborating with Union at the PCC, Liz weloveyoumommy.

Waite, 21, communicaorg, an online organitions major, explained zation raising aware“We’re the only college ness.” in the country, two or The fundraiser Liz Waite aka four year, that has two go toward the Megan DjBlonDie student radio stations,” Mulliez scholarship, KCTY FM mentioning KLBC. and helps people with representative Waite, the public recancer and also raise lations director, said, “We’re hav- awareness. ing the most successful year in the

Conference offers networking skills

By Kendall Harris Staff Writer

Paul Ingvaldsen/Viking Host Sergei Smirnof, 24, a film major, calls for finger-snapping applause after a performance at the open mic event in the P Building of the LAC on Friday, May 9. The open mic was hosted by the English Department and featured about a dozen performers presenting music, short stories and poetry.

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Anthony Acero won the literature essay contest for the story “Rags to Riches.” Chelsea Smith received an honorable mention for the story “’Biblical Ties Corruption and Absurdity in ‘The Miller’s Tale.”

According to the rules and regulations on the LBCC website, Essays were judged on originality and insight, strength of purpose, convincing development, clarity and precision of language and effective arrangement of parts.

protocol.

As well as being exposed to professional educators, high level Developing Afro-American authorities and administrators.

Professionals will be hosting the Briana Sholes, 23, dance mafirst D.A.A.P. symposium Friday jor, said, “I think this is a perfect May 16, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at opportunity for not just me but the LAC in the T-1200. other students. It’s hard trying Continental breakfast and to network and find resources lunch will be provided. on your own. This day is specifThe theme of the event is ically for people to network and Developing Afro-American Pro- put themselves out there for the fessionals and will focus on the working world.” subjects of professional commuThe conference will have five nication, career development, ed- breakout sessions led by eduucation, adcational vocacy and “This day is specifically for people p r o f e s culture. sionals to network and put themselves Denise will out there for the working world.” who Phelps, talk about one of the -Briana Sholes being sucDance major cessful in founders of D.A.A.P, said, “It’s important for their specific field. students to attend because the There will be opportunities to symposium will be very informa- talk to professionals and individutive.” als who want to succeed. Keynote It will help students become addresses, D.A.A.P presentation. leaders and have them take pride Parking will be available in the in their college, while giving them parking structure. Cost of parking structure and balance in their will be $1. Business casual attire is lives, advancing them in their required. careers by having them develop Registration for the event their networking skills. is free and can be done at daap.

D.A.A.P’s outcome for the event.com. conference is to have persons atInquires about the event and tending who plan on or are taking times is available at DAAPstudenpart of continual development of torganization@yahoo.com professional, academic and social

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Science Night will promote diversity of classes Teachers to share information in casual setting.

By Darel James Staff Writer The Science Night event Friday, May 16, will include live demonstrations, music and many opportunities to exercise scientific curiosity. From 5-8 p.m. the activities will go on the second and third floors of the D Building.

Science Night will be open to all, from students to employees and families as well.

Human services major Lourdes Velazques, 21, said, “It would be so cool view something awesome.”

Students are invited to attend the second annual Science Night at the LAC. The events idea came from professor Robyn Arias, who teaches microbiology and general biology.

Arias, a former teacher at Orange Coast College, was influenced by their Science Nights and decided to share it with LBCC. “It’s a good way to open up the doors of the labs here on campus and meet with students in a casual environment,” Arias said.

Awards will be given to five students for excellence in geography from the Society of Women Geographers Southern California.

The awards will be given by Dean Paul Creason at 6 p.m.

Samwell Favela/Viking LEADING THE CAMERAS: Donald Alvardo, 21, a TV broadcasting major, directs camera angles to produce the best view for the event Soundwave on Thursday, May 8, while hosts Elizabeth Waite and D.A. Phillips announce the next musical performance on screen.

Soundwave celebrates radio, TV

By Samwell Favela News Editor Local talent was brought together at LBCC on Thursday, May 8, to participate in the annual Soundwave event, presented by the radio and TV broadcasting program.

College Radio Day, a fall event, it’s also celebrated throughout other colleges in the nation.

The radio and TV broadcasting program wanted to have the same event with the same atmosphere

for the students in Spring, and the organizers decided to present Soundwave exclusive to LBCC. Soundwave performing acts were recorded either in the radio station, on air and television, or in the broadcasting studio.

Artists Lion Heart, Chad Bishop and Bob performed and were interviewed on KLBC. Bishop performed at last year’s Soundwave event.

Bishop said “I was a student here three years ago. I love the people I met.”

The TV broadcasting program used all new equipment, which made for better filming quality.

Currently the radio program is trying to do the same and update its equipment.

D.A. Phillips, a member of the multimedia journalism progrdam, said, “We’re trying to work on sponsors like Carls Jr. It would make a big difference.”

This year was the second Soundwave to take place, with Elizabeth Waite, 21, a communications major and Phillips, host-

ing the event.

“I still get camera shy,” said Waite, with Phillips agreeing.

Waite and Phillips are familiar with hosting a radio show, but for Soundwave they had to be on camera to introduce each act.

Phillips said, “You have to put more personality into it.”

The idea for Soundwave came to light when the radio and television broadcasting program created College Radio Day.

3 remarkable students Music Day program includes talk earn awards in capital about jazz program’s return in Fall

By Kendall Harris Staff Writer

different backgrounds being recognized for their achievements. I was proud to be a representative Phi Theta Kappa Honor Soci- of LBCC at this event and hope to ety awarded three LBCC students inspire other students to strive for with the All-California Academic their dreams.”

Team award.

The All-California teams were The award ceremony was in selected by the nominee scores Sacramento, with representatives that were given to national level from all Phi Theta c om mu - “ I was proud to be a representa- Kappa judgnity col- tive of LBCC at this event.” es. The stuleges in dents also -Christopher Soriano had to have C a l i f o rBiological science major and high grades, nia. The award winner award l e a d e rsh ip was given to students who attend within the school and community a community college who exceed service. in academic performance and Soriano, 20, a biological sciservice to the college. ence major, was one of 26 stuChristopher Soriano, Peter dents in attendance that day to be Kenji Lopez and Kristen Payne named All-California Academic were honored with the academ- second team. ic awards, placing them at the Lopez, 19, a business admintop of 76 students in the Califor- istrator major and Payne, 37, a nia Community College system, communications & accounting which oversees over two million major, were named All-California students.

Academic third team.

On the LBCC website, Soriano said, “It was inspirational to see the diversity of students from

By Thomasina Cotton Staff Writer

of arts transfer degree and said, “The state wanted the Community Colleges and the CSU system to specifically develop major degrees that were as compact and streamlined as possible to help students transfer into a CSU system.”

Welcome song called, Kua Rongo Mai Koe. Choir singer Carole Crocco, Students auditioning for the 23, said, “This music program is LBCC accredited music program one of the best kept secrets. Being and guests attended the first Mugiven the opportunity to pursue sic Day event the morning of Satmy passion and develop a stronurday, May 10, in the ger work ethic has truly G122 Ruth Todd Conchanged my life.”

“The audition is for the faculty to detercert Hall at the LAC. Director of vocal studPreparing for his mine if the student is ready.” ies Skye Angulo said, “The afternoon audition, audition is for the faculty -Skye Angulo Andres Pena, 19, a muDirector of vocal studies to determine if the student sic education major, is ready for private instrucsat in the quad, readtion. ing music and gently drumming This degree guarantees ad“I love giving opportunities the percussion pad placed on his mission into a CSU, pending the for singers to travel together and lap. audition for their music program. see things they haven’t seen beAdmitting mild nerves, Pena Academic counselor Sara Bla- fore while sharing music with our said, “This is a big step toward be- setti gave information about en- communities.” ing a music teacher.” rollment and curriculum requireAt the end of the choral prePeter Knapp, director of mu- ments, then invited questions sentation, the audience was invitsic theory, welcomed the nearly from the audience. ed hear the band, orchestra and full house and presented a brief She advised prospective stu- guitar selections. summary of what the program dents to follow the new student “We had close to 30 students has to offer then announced, “We checklist at lbcc.edu and suggest- audition on Saturday and they did are re-launching the jazz program ed assist.org and the LBCC trans- a fantastic job. The faculty was in the Fall and are finalizing the fer center as useful resources. extremely pleased with the prepahiring of a full-time jazz instrucThe Viking Singers Choir be- ration and level of talent of each tor.” gan the music portion of the pro- student. Our first Music Day was Knapp informed all in atten- gram. They walked onto the stage a complete success,” Angulo said. dance of the approved associate while singing a New Zealand

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Dancer shows talent

By Miguel Espinoza Staff writer

It is important to keep the art and dances from old customs alive for younger generations to educate themselves, said Lisa Masters, 48, a Spanish major.

Professor of intermediate Spanish Maria Ugalde’s class was treated to a performance and lesson from Sarah Parra, a former LBCC student and flamen-

co dance teacher was invited by Masters to demonstrate the Flamenco dance for a class of about 30 students in T1317 on Wednesday, May 14.

Aside from showing students the moves, Parra taught them about the origins of the dance.

Flamenco gives people the vibe and essence of Spain, where it originated, said Maria Ugalde, an intermediate Spanish teacher at the LAC.

Miguel Espinoza/Viking GAME LIFE: Itzzayana Jarquin, 20, a psychology major, competes against Anthony Adame, 24, a transfer student, on Wednesday, May 14, during a video game fundraising event presented by the Anime club in the Nordic Lounge on Wednesday, May 14.

Gamers play for charity

By Miguel Espinoza Staff Writer

Friendships were tested and enemies crushed. With finals around the corner, stressed students found relief in the makeshift video game arcade set up by the Anime Club in the Nordic Lounge for 25 cents per game on Wednesday, May 14.

Barbara Qualls, 20, a criminal justice major, said, “During finals this event gives students the opportunity to relax and play video games.”

The arcade consisted of Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Wii and Sega Genesis.

The more popular games were “Call of Duty,” “Star Fox” and “Mario Party 8,” but many more

titles were available to play.

There were multiple TVs for the various consoles and a projector for the more popular games.

Part of the proceeds of the event will go to the Child’s Play Charity. The charity has been helping hospitals since 2003 by providing children with age-appropriate entertainment, books, toys and video games.

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Miguel Espinoza/Viking FLAIR: Sarah Parra, a former LBCC student and a Flamenco dance teacher, showcases her Flamenco dance style on Wednesday, May 14.

Fall classes are open in a wide range of majors covering the sciences, education, business, pre-nursing, and the humanities.

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May 15, 2014

What’s not in a name: Small Gym Opinion writer suggests change.

By Richard Mejia Staff Writer In the world of sports, names are everything.

Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods are instantly recognized names of the most celebrated athletes in their sports.

Names of individual people aren’t the only important names in sports. The arenas, stadiums and fields share equal importance.

Legendary sporting venues such as Fenway Park in Boston, Wrigley Field in Chicago or the Coliseum in Los Angeles each have a vast and rich history of being home to successful sporting franchises.

At LBCC, we are fortunate to have an array of championship-caliber teams. More specifically, the volleyball programs are some of the best in the state.

The women’s volleyball program has won an impressive six South Coast Conference championships and is always in playoff contention.

The men’s volleyball program is one of the most decorated Community College teams in the state, boasting sixteen conference titles and eight state championships.

A team that is in playoff con-

tention or winning championship deserves to play in venue that recognizes their feats.

With bodies scrambling to the hardwood floor and a standing room only crowd cheering, the LBCC volleyball program ferociously dominates its competition in the “Small Gym.” Small Gym? Yes, the secondary athletic facility located directly across from the Hall of Champions gymnasium is simply called the Small Gym. Given the plethora of coaches, athletes and influential staff the school has had over its near century in existence, none of these people have been given the honor to christen the action-packed gym.

The Dr. Thomas J. Clark Gym, Bill Fraser Memorial Gym, or perhaps the Eloy Ortiz Oakley Gym would be more than suitable replacements for the currently mediocre name.

The main facility for indoor sporting events is the Hall of Champions Gym. The gym pays homage to the players and coaches who are in the LBCC sporting hall of fame known as the Hall of Champions.

However, considering the elite level of play that occurs at the Small Gym, there is more than enough reason to accept it as an equal to the Hall of Champions.

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Track and field comes to a close

By Madison Salter Staff Writer

Brandon Richardson/Viking SPIKED: Sam Carlson, 19, a civil engineering major, sets Daniel Burkhardt, 19, a kinesiology major, for a spike during an off-season scrimmage on Wednesday, May 14, in the Small Gym.

Perhaps the gym is forgotten about. Maybe the school cannot fund a few big letters on a small building.

Whatever the reason may be, it is indeed time for a change.

LBCC is one of the premier Community Colleges in terms of

sports and its winning volleyball programs deserve to play in a properly named gym.

A great team with great fans deserves a great venue. A name change may seem insignificant, but in the world of sports, names are everything.

The men’s and women’s track and field team came up short this season.

But, freshman men’s track and field members dominated during the April 25 meet.

Kimani Gilbert, freshman men’s team member, was the highest Vike in the high jump.

He achieved a season-best 1.75 meters and received 11th place overall.

Jose Ochoa, freshman men’s team member, came in 15th in the javelin at 36.23 meters.

Elias Galvan, freshman men’s team member, came in 29th in the 5,000 meters, with a time of 17:27.72.

Bayano Kamani, the men’s coach, said, “I didn’t have any athletes make it to SoCal finals.”

Tryouts for next season’s team will be in the Fall.

Kamani said, “There will also be a Summer conditioning class to help those who plan on trying get into shape.”

Playoff run comes to an end for Vikings’ baseball squad Santa Ana sweeps opening round of regional series.

By Richard Mejia Staff Writer After finishing the 2014 regular season with a great degree of momentum, the Vikings were swiftly eliminated by Santa Ana in the opening round of the Southern California regional playoffs.

The Vikings began their threegame playoff series Friday, May 3, at Santa Ana College with a 17-6 lopsided loss. LBCC surrendered five runs in first inning as freshman Tanner Levine struggled

early against the Santa Ana powerhouse offense.

Sophomore first baseman Nolan Flashman led the offensive effort for the Vikings as he went 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Following the Game 1 loss, the Vikings kept things competitive for Game 2 on Saturday, May 4, yet failed to conquer their opponent in a 6-1 loss to give Santa Ana the series sweep and advance to the next round.

The Vikings displayed a valiant effort and seemed poised to rally back from an early 2-1 deficit, but as it had gone for them at the beginning of the season, they failed to come back and faltered late.

Sophomore outfielder Ryan

Dickinson generated the only offense for the Vikings as he went 2 for 4 with an RBI. Sophomore outfielder Stefan Miladinovich said, “The team has been good about getting the offense going, especially toward the fourth and fifth innings. I don’t know what happened this time, we just couldn’t wake our bats up.”

Coming off a month where the Vikings conjured up a seemingly endless string of runs, the offense during their playoff run was absolutely cold and the lack of pitching consistency spelled doom for the Vikings.

Freshman first baseman Jordan Ybarra said, “We tried hard, but we just couldn’t figure it out.

At the very least, this loss makes

us more focused for next season.”

The Vikings finished the season with a 21-17 record going 15-6 in conference play and shared the South Coast Conference title with Cerritos and East Los Angeles College.

Flashman and freshman infielder Michael Thomas led the team in hitting as Flashman finished the season with a batting average of .370 while adding 32 RBIs and two home runs. Thomas finished the season with an average of .320 to go along with 11

RBIs and 48 hits.

Sophomore ace Manuel Barragan led all pitchers this season with an ERA of 2.07 to go along with 44 strikeouts and a 6-2 record.

With a disappointing ending to the season, the Vikings can take some solace in knowing that they have the bulk of their team returning next season, with the exception of standout sophomore Nick Wood, who has signed a letter of intent to play for Oral Roberts University.

CALENDAR

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IMPORTANT DATES

May 15 ASB Elections Were at the PCC on Wednesday, May 14, and at the LAC from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. on May 15.

For more details people may go to lbcc.edu/StudentLife/ ASB/Election/index.cfm or call Student Life at the LAC at (562) 938-4154 or the PCC at (562) 938-3088.

Through June 8 Summer session Online priority registration is available from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

Classes begin June 16.

For more information, students may visit lbcc.edu or visit admissions and records on either campus.

Assessment testing Mandatory before registering for classes.

For more information students may visit lbcc.edu/ Assessment or call the LAC at (562) 938-4049 or the PCC at (562) 938-3270.

Educational planning Students may make an appointment to see a counselor, call the LAC at (562) 938-4560 or the PCC at (562) 938-3920, in person in the counseling office LAC A1111 or at the PCC MD129 or schedule an appointment online to see a counselor in person at lbcc.edu/counseling.

Books Students may purchase books from their PeopleSoft/OLE account, at the view/Buy Textbooks link on “My Class Schedule” screen or at lbcc.bncollege.com or buy in-person at the Viking Campus Stores at the LAC in Building I or at the PCC in Building EE. For more information, people may call LAC (562) 938-4223 PCC (562) 938-3106 Wait list Auto-enroll will automatically enroll wait-listed students when a seat becomes available. The auto-enroll process occurs on a nightly basis. Students will not be notified if they are automatically enrolled. Students may check the schedule daily to see if they are enrolled from the wait list.

For admissions and records office hours, people may visit http://admissions.lbcc.edu

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A STEADY HAND

The scholarship program Rewards excellence, academic achievement and service to the college and community by giving honor, recognition and financial support to deserving students. Applications are available at lbcc.edu/scholarship. The Scholarship Office is located in Building A1001 at the LAC. For more information, people may call (562) 938-4766 PARKING

Parking fee Summer permit is $15.

Parking privileges and fees are optional. Students who purchase a parking permit are entitled to park a car or motorcycle in campus lots designated for students. Daily permits are available for $1 from dispensers in the parking lots.

SPORTS

May 15 31st Annual Golf Tournament Honoring Paul Chafe and Trevor Baker at the Recreation Park Golf Course on Thursday starting at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit lbccvikings.com/golf or call (562) 938-4237 Prospective student-athletes Students who are interested in competing on any of the 18 athletic teams may fill out the recruit form at lbccvikings. com/recruits/index Student-Athlete success center Open Monday- Friday in LAC Q106 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Appointments must be booked in advance. Students may also utilize the 10-minute counseling available Monday-Thursday or they may submit question to an online counselor at onlinecounseling.lbcc.edu, or contact Mary Hegarty at (562) 9384710 or email mhegarty@lbcc. edu or Roarke O’Leary at (562) 938-4704 or email roleary@ lbcc.edu For appointment, people may call (562) 938-4560 or (562) 938-4561.

Athletic training links NATA: nata.org BOC: bocatc.org CATA: cata.org FWATA: fwata.org CCCATA: cccata.org ATEP programs CSULB: csulb.edu/colleges/ chhs/departments/kin/athletic-training/ CSUF: hhd.fullerton.edu/at/ CAATE: caate.net Athletic Training Journal: journalofathletictraining.org/

Brittany Lieberman/Viking Brent Tabuso, 23, an art major, practices his drawing skills on a tree Tuesday, May 13, on the LAC. Art classes offered at LBCC include jewelry making, metalsmithing, drawing, painting, sculpture and photography. The Art Department is one of the largest art departments in the California Community College system and is dedicated to providing students with the finest, most comprehensive introduction to the arts, according to the school website.

AWARD RECEPTION

PUENTE PROJECT

May 28 Student Life Spring Reception at the Grand Events Center on Wednesday from 3-5 p.m.

For more information, people may visit lbcc.orgsync. com or call (562)938-4978 (562) 938 3985

May 20-21 Mandatory Puente sessions Students who are interested in the Puente Project Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 may attend one of the sessions on Tuesday, May 20 from noon-1.p.m. or Wednesday, May 21 from 4-5 p.m. at the PCC career and job services center in MD 132.

For more information, people may contact Sofia Beas at sbeas@lbcc.edu or Darya Myers at d2myers@lbcc.edu

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May 31 Spring choral concert Department of performing arts and ASB present “A Spring Choral Concert” Featuring Franz Schubert’s Mass in G and Mozart’s Regina Coeli and other choral favorites.

Performed by the Viking Chorale, Viking Singers, and Orchestra in the LAC Auditorium from 7:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 Students/Senior citizens $5 Students with valid ID are Free.

Free Parking in Lot E. To purchase tickets online, people may visit ovationtix. com/trs/cal/34257 For more information, call 562-938-4495 or email sangulo@lbcc.edu.

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Through May 30 Learn what it takes to start a small business Students will learn valuable information that will help them understand what it takes to start their business, in the PCC DD108 from 1-3 p.m. Free to all LBCC students and employees.

For more information, contact the Office of Community Relations and Marketing at (562) 938-4353 or (562) 9384846.

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May 16 Watch, do and learn at science night.

From 5-8 p.m. in the LAC Building D. For more information, call (562) 938-4353 or (562) 938-4846.

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OPINION

May 15, 2014

EDITORIAL

CITY VIEWS How do students use the power of free speech on campus?

By Eliza de la Flor and Brittany Lieberman Monday, May 12, on the LAC.

Kortney Doyle, 25, Culinary arts major “People write negative things in restroom stalls, so it can be abused. To get what you want to say it should be done in an organized manner.”

Juan Castro, 20, History major “I don’t think students know they can voice their opinions in the classroom. I think LBCC President Oakley makes it seem like students can’t voice their opinions about certain things.”

Louise Mounce, 40, Culinary arts major “All the time, I see students talking about government which is pretty cool.”

Jorge Oliva, 22, Undeclared major “I’ve seen students put up posters of aborted babies and stuff, which disturbs me, but hey, free speech. Students should band together to voice their opinions, shout as a group if they want to change something.”

Joshua Thomas, 20, Undeclared major “I think teachers limit it sometimes. They think students are trying to stand up to them, when we’re trying to just give an opinion.”

Aimee Aispuro, 22, Psychology major “Mostly in the Food Court I see ads to join clubs or buy books. I don’t really see it in classrooms. Students should voice opinions about budget cuts, changes and things they’d like to see around school.”

EDITORIAL

Don’t ban e-cigarettes on campus LBCC is one of the colleges where the student body can decided if they want to consume cigarettes on campus between classes.

We as a student body agree that e-cigs and regular cigarettes shouldn’t be banned from the LBCC. We should keep the current status and it should be kept on certain areas only.

Even though some time last year LBCC was going to go to “s moke - f re e campus” for the fact that it’s not healthy, it would be a positive change.

E-cigs vaping is not allowed in classrooms, food courts, halls or bus stops.

The vapor smokers are getting treated the same as regular cigarettes, some smokers mask the e-cig pen and consume other substances then tobacco. Smoking is not a bad idea, but we as student body should be responsible on where to consume it as we please, some of us take it as stress

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The city of Long Beach just passed a law about vaping, saying, “If the sign says you cant smoke cigarettes, it also means you cannot vape” the reason being that vaping is so new to the market and became popular so fast.

No age limit has been set to vape smokers, you do have to be 18+ to purchase tobacco products.

One major problem that our campuses have is littering and dropping cigarettes butts at all around campus littering is a big problem at LBCC one thing still being debated on who is going to be responsible for the citation when Leonard Kelley/Viking fellow students follow the rules on smoking and are not following rules? they should get penalized. StuThe LAPD or campus security dents started a motion on re- for now will only give warnings questing a “non-smoking” cam- to the people who don’t follow pus unfortunately only 130 signed the law. With construction takthe petition, due to a low ratio of en place all over the LBCC it will signatures it didn’t qualify to go be stressful for students to look through the ASB Cabinet. The closely for the designated smokmotion needed at least 500-1000 ing areas if they choose to take a student signature to be processed. smoke break between classes.

Petitions harm our freedoms While concentrated on getting to class, talking to a friend or even listening to our favorite music in our headphones, we usually don’t want to be interrupted.

All students at LBCC know that many people ask you to sign petitions to pass propositions or to get you to register to vote.

All these require your name, but sometimes they also require your address, Social Security number, ID number.

We are not sure if this is a legitimate request and that the information provided to us is valid or to our benefit.

More importantly, these people concerned about the petitions they are asking us to sign, maybe getting paid to encourage us to sign and are they concerned about our safety and care about our personal information.

It’s annoying to get followed and harassed to get you to sign petitions or to register to vote.

Students have complained that they lie about what we are really signing for.

Sometimes they offer “free subscriptions” to certain newspapers or magazines and in the future we receive a phone call asking to pay for something that was said to be free and we can’t refuse because they have your information.

Not only is giving information to other people that we do not know dangerous, but not knowing who they are is suspicious.

reliever and other for social contact but rules should be applied to everyone.

If not the police department should cite anyone who doesn’t

Also, what’s not safe is the “too-good-to-be-true” tickets being offered to watch a movie for free and inviting you to a place that is not sure to be safe or real.

Police Lt. Julie Prior has supplemented us with information regarding petitions. “According to rule 5004.3 distribution and petitioning, section F., during registration, distribution and petitioning can take place only in the assigned distribution areas and at the exits of registration Section G. Board of Advisors says a committee comprised of five teachers and six students meets upon request to consider matters concerning the distribution of printed materials on campus.

The students shall be appointed by the Associated Student Body president and the teachers will be appointed by the dean of Student Affairs. The committee shall be chaired by the dean of Student Affairs.”

Solicitors may have right to ask for information for their own financial benefit but we also have the right to say no and protect our identity and who it’s being given too.

It is not safe to give personal information. Giving personal information is delicate and dangerous especially to someone who is dressed unprofessionally, has bad character and picks arguments with students and keeps the argument going.

Viking Staff Editor in chief: Eliza de la Flor Managing editor: Brittany Lieberman News editors: Samwell Favela and Shannon Murphy Photo, video and images editor: Jose Navarro CityStyle editor: Marleen Ledesma Opinion editor: Leonard Kelley Online editor: Chris Martinez Social-media editor: Albert Chavez Sports editor: Nick Steele Adviser: Patrick McKean Photo and Online adviser: Chris Viola Retired photo adviser: Jim Truitt

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May 15, 2014

Theme songs take the spotlight Thor wins sweepstakes at 63rd annual event with “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” performance.

Story by Liliana Duarte Staff Writer Photos by Brandon Richardson Staff Writer

PERFORMANCE: Lindsay Alexis, 22, a music major, entertains the crowd with her original acoustic songs.

COSTUME DESIGN: Ruvi Castellanos, 20, and Yadira Tapia, 20, criminal justice majors, prep their far-out wigs for the Ladies of Athena’s “That ‘70s Show” performance.

EXPRESS: Malik “Mfame” Trimble, 19, a computer technician major, takes the stage to rap along with some of his favorite artists during the 63rd annual Spring Sing in the Hall of Champions.

WINNERS

Ticket sales champions: Thor First Place Solo performance: Stefan Jevtic First Place Group performance: Shoe String Sax Quintet Best Choreography: Nakia Hester Best Props/Stage Design: Athena Best Costume Design: Shirley Gooding Best Vocals: Eliezer Berdugo and Justine Albellera Curtain Call Award: Lindsay Alexis (Alumni) First Place Club, Women’s Division: TNT, “Rugrats” First Place Club Men’s Division: Tong, “Power Rangers” Best Female Dramatic Performance: Keleen “Leo” (Athena) Best Male Dramatic Performance: Levis Kong “Carlton” (Thor) Sweepstakes Winner: Thor, “Fresh Prince of Bel Air”

WINNER: Levis Kong, 20, an economics major, accepts the sweepstakes award alongside the men of The Order of Thor.

When the men of Thor were handed their trophy, everyone screamed.

Television came alive during the 63rd annual Spring Sing on Friday, May 9, with The Order of Thor winning the coveted sweepstakes award.

Levis Kong, 20, an economics major who is a member of the club, said, “It feels amazing.

I know I have to give it up to my guys. We spent a good amount of time, and I couldn’t have done it without them.”

Spring Sing is a chance for students, alumni and employees to show any talents they have as long as they sing.

Clubs compete in three categories: individual, group, and club.

Kristen Payne, ASB representative of arts and chairperson of the event, said, “This year a new category was added. The curtain call award is for alumni or previous LBCC students who wanted to come back and participate.”

The judges were leaders of Student Life.

Many different talents were showcased. Solo acts and dancing were performed and poems were read. Some people played instruments, others sang opera and some rapped.

Lindsay Alexis, 22, a music major, came ready to perform and said, “I’m excited. It’s just a couple of songs I wrote. It’s fun to get the exposure.”

When returning from intermission the Order of Thor, a men’s social-service club, performed its skit, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Spring Sing ended with TNT, LBCC’s oldest women’s social-service club, performing its skit, “Rugrats.”

While judges decided on the winner, Alexis took the stage again and entertained the audience.

Every act was awarded a certificate of participation as well as other awards.

After nine of the 16 total acts performed there was a scheduled 10-minute intermission. During the break Patrick Rosal, 23, a music major, went to the stage to perform.

Rosal said, “It’s my first Spring Sing event. It’s cool to be a part of it.

Just watching people perform in the contest is pretty cool.

Whenever an opportunity like this is given to me, of course I’ll take it.”