Volume 163, Number 4 Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Brown Beats California Blue

College community looks
back on Jerry Brown’s first
two terms as California gov-
ernor. Brown remains in Sac-
ramento and moves to the
Governor’s Mansion for the
first time, possibly.

G
By Matthew Ali
erald Ford had
just taken over
for Richard
Nixon as presi-
dent, “Lucy in the Sky With
Diamonds” was number one
on the charts, satin quilted
jackets were in, “Jaws” made
its debut in theaters launching
Stephen Speilberg to stardom
and Edmond Gerald “Jerry”
Brown Jr. had just started his
first term as governor of Cali-
fornia.
Coming from a strong line
of public servants, it was no
surprise that Jerry Brown was
running for office in 1974. Af-
ter being elected, he became
known as a fiscal conserva-
tive. Brown went so far as
to not live in the Governor’s
Mansion and refused to ride
around in a limousine. He
moved to an apartment in the
same area and drove a regular
car like everyone else.
“We all liked him,” said
Hector Aguilar, LACC coun-
selor. “In the ‘70s being called
‘Governor Moonbeam’ was a
compliment. He reflected the
state of California very well.”
From 1975 to 1983, Brown
was the governor of Califor-
nia, succeeding Ronald Rea-
gan. His father, Gov. Edmund
Gerald “Pat” Brown Sr. also
had two terms in office as
governor from 1959 to 1967
and he was alive when his son
took office for the first time.
Thirty-five years later,

"I still carry with me

Jerry Brown is back in the po-
litical limelight, after winning
against Margaret Cushing

that sense of, that

“Meg” Whitman for the 2010
election for Governor of Cali-
fornia. This will be his third

missionary zeal to
term in office as California’s
governor.
“He means what he says,”
said Horacio R. Fonseca, a
history professor. “He was
just a plain ordinary guy.
transform the world."
When I saw that he was run-
ning for office, I campaigned
for him; I was glad to see a
democrat in office.”
According to Fonseca,
Gov. Jerry Brown
Brown’s involvement with
the LACCD helped the com-
munity colleges in California
to expand and flourish.
Brown’s first term is more
than a memory for a member
of LACC’s custodial staff,
who goes by the name of “Big
Blue.” He spoke to the Colle-
gian about Brown’s first term
on Election Day.
“In 1975 I was out of a job Illustration by Billy Monroe/ Collegian
for many years and my father
took me to the city of Los An- extensive. He has been in poli- The new governor will face Brown. lapsing,” said David Foster, generation that is going to be
geles. I filled out a form and tics since 1971. He began his a struggling economy, educa- “He needs to restore the job a psychology major. “It’s just affected.”
I was hired as street mainte- political career as California’s tional system and a 12% un- market here in Los Angeles getting worse. They’re pulling Brown has won the election
nance. They hired a lot of peo- secretary of state and after employment rate, along with and support gay and lesbian from the education system to and will be sworn in on Jan. 3,
ple for many things with no his two terms as governor he a bundle of other unresolved equal rights, also restore the support other deficits, such as 2011. He will make history as
questions asked. Jerry Brown went on to become mayor of issues. Some LACC students budget and implement more the auto motor industry and California’s oldest governor at
is very good,” ‘Big Blue’ told Oakland and returned to Sac- who were not even born dur- funds for the educational sys- the financial banking industry. the age of 72.
the Collegian. ramento once more as attorney ing his first and second terms tem because right now, our Don’t pull from the educa-
Brown’s political resume is general. have great expectations for educational system is col- tional system, there is a new

Find Italian Food

& Student Murdered in Apartment By Margaret Sharpe
Healthy Dishes Last month, LACC
Page 5 tragically lost one of its own.
On Oct. 11, 2010 Jade Rizo-
Soto, a 41 year-old LACC
student, was murdered in her
home in Westlake Village.
According to the Los Angeles
Times, Rizo-Soto was found
dead by her apartment
manager. He had complaints
from other tenants that water
was running in her apartment.
Upon entering, he found her
completely submerged in water.
Authorities pronounced her dead
at 6:43 p.m..
According to the coroner’s
office, Rizo-Soto died of sharp
force trauma to the neck and
face.
Detectives in the Rampart
Division have been contacted,
but did not immediately
respond.

INDEX Op-Ed Page 2 - 4 Food Page 5 A&E Page 6, 7 News Page 8 - 10 L.A. Law Page 11 Sports Page 12
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

EDITORIAL
What We Need Now
The mid-term elections are behind us. With Jerry Brown who opposed the Iraq war and continuously stood by her
as the new governor of California, and principles. That said, Boxer is by no means a left-wing
Barbara Boxer re-affirmed for her Senate seat, California ideologue. She has a record of reaching across the aisle.
voters have chosen experienced political insiders, bucking As early as 2004, she co-sponsored a job creation bill with
political forecasts and national trends. Didn’t we get the Republican John Ensign. By a narrow margin, voters have
memo? The mood was supposed to be anti-incumbent and rejected hardliner Carly Fiorina, whose stint as CEO of
anti-Democrat. Despite significant Republican gains, news of computer giant Hewlett-Packard was disastrous and resulted
the Democrats’ demise have been somewhat exaggerated. in a $20 million severance package for Fiorina. Subsequently,
Indeed, if anything, voters have reminded lawmakers that she sought to bring her particular brand of crisis to California
they like a healthy balance of power. With Republicans politics. She has openly opposed California’s environmental
controlling the House and Democrats holding on to the protection laws, but supported the outsourcing of jobs. No
Senate, Washington will have to learn how to work together, wonder that she was seen as too extreme for laid-back
or else our nation faces gridlock. California.
In California, Meg Whitman’s defeat is a reminder that money The question is: What now? In snubbing Whitman and
can’t always buy you love. Despite Fiorina, California dodged a bullet, but that
spending upward of a $140 million of her own cash – pocket doesn’t mean the future is rosy. A hard road lies ahead, for
change for Whitman – the former Ebay executive was all of us. Governor Brown will find himself in the unenviable
outbid. As a candidate, she was soft on specifics, but big position of having to negotiate an unruly legislature and
on trivialities. Voters were looking for more substance and entrenched union interests. Good luck with that!
specifics. Despite the tough political and economical climate,
The winner is Brown, at age 72 an old hand at governing. California voters have rejected extremist platitudes and
Still, Brown managed to vitalize young voters. During the overcooked hyperbole. We have voted for common-sense,
debates, he frequently appeared to be energetic, angry and moderate centrism. What we need now is for our elected
self-righteous – much in tune with the voting public. officials to leave the campaign mode behind and work
In the Senate race, Californians put their trust once towards bi-partisan solutions.
again in Barbara Boxer, a smart, tough and reliable liberal,

Plant, Harvest,
Sow, Reap
By Mary Hesse

Out of the nine campuses that make up the Los Ange-

les Community College District, City is one of five cam-
puses that will be offering winter classes. The other cam-
puses are East Los Angeles, Pierce, Trade Tech and West
Los Angeles. It seems that taking a class comes down to
feast or famine for the winter session. If you are fortunate
Got enough to be in the priority ranking, you had first dibs.
New students will have to pick through what is left, if there

Media Arts Department, Learning Resource Center 200

Questions? is anything left after the continuing students have also had
their picks.
Los Angeles City College The new students are getting the short end of the ultra
855 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029 short winter session. We all were new students at one time.
To get the coveted priority ranking is the icing on the cake.
Editors-in-Chief: Tercius Bufete, Abimael Rivera Got The winter session might only be a month long but
for some it can make the difference in graduating or not.
Associate Editor: Briauna Holmes
Food Editor: Fallynn Rian
Comments? Maybe taking a winter class is more like playing survival
of the fittest. There are only a handful of classes to take.
Opinion Editor: Emanuel Bergmann Of course we should all be thankful there are classes to
take in the first place. As it has been pointed out numer-
Sports Editor: Mars Melnicoff
ous times, we are getting the bargain price of $26 per unit.
Photo Editor: Luca Loffredo Got This is a cost that we really should not complain about. It
Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jonathan Filipko
Distribution Manager: Collegian Staff
Opinions? is our education, it is priceless.
A four week time frame for a college class is a big,
short commitment. Everything is magnified to cram it into
Advertising: Tercius Bufete, Toi Troutman the allotted time of four weeks. The classes offered may
not be the specific classes we need to fulfill graduation re-
Got
Graphics: Tercius Bufete, Billy C. Monroe
quirements, more than often they are not.
Reporters: Matthew Ali, Emanuel Bergmann, Richard Chang,
It seems that there are never enough classes for ev-
Pictures?
Emani Ellis, Layla Fernandez, Jonathan Filipko, Mary Hesse,
Briauna Holmes, Derek Lesnau, Mars Melnicoff, eryone to take and there is always a waiting list for the
Mieesha Johnson, Virginia Nikoghosyan, Marsha Perry, Luis required classes needed to graduate. Students would be
Ponce, Fallynn Rian, Tristan Shaw, Toi Troutman
Photographers: Claudine Jasmin, Luca Loffredo, less on edge if there were more light at the end of the tun-
Russ Mutuc, Jorge Ponce nel. It does take a lot of time to find a class, register for
the class and then hope that it is still available. More than
Illustrators: Edgar A. Gonzalez Aguilar "Bubbles," Billy C.
Monroe
Got likely during the winter session it has already been filled.
It does take a lot of motivation to sign up for winter session
Digital Online Media Administrator: Russ Mutuc News? whether it is because you need the class or just want to take
it. Those four weeks are over in a flash and then it is on to
Faculty Adviser: Rhonda Guess
NEXT ISSUE: spring. Maybe the money spent on having a winter session
Email: losangeles.collegian@gmail.com should be used toward spring 2011 classes. Hopefully the
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010 OpiniOn 3
QUESTION: Compiled by Derek Lesnau

How do you feel abut prop 19 not passing?

Alex Zanier Regina Park

Accounting Lifelong learner

“It kind of sucks, I wish it was legal. I am going to “I think it is a loss, I think there are significant advan-
have to keep getting marijuana through my medical tages that could potentially be rewarded or gained
license I guess. Hopefully another prop will come up from it being passed and I think that the vitriol argu-
and it will become legal. I think the proposition should ments going back and forth about the morality of the
have passed because the state would have gotten a actual drug itself should be overlooked and people
lot more revenue, because we are in so much financial should focus instead on the potential fiscal benefits
debt as it is, we could have really used that extra and not be bogged down by the morality debate.”
money… but oh well.”

Akeen Ali Williams

Norma Hernandez
Administration of justice
Photography
I not that upset that prop 19 didn't pass. For this mea-
“It does not affect me, I don’t smoke so it’s not like I
sure to be on a ballot is a great feat itself. I believe
have to keep hiding anything, besides it won’t stop
that the general public thinks marijuana isn't some-
people who smoke now from smoking.”
thing to worry about, compared to other things. I am
optimistic that this won't be the last time we see this
measure on a ballot.

Rolando Sajche Linda Ojeda

Business Liberal Arts

“I think I am fifty, fifty, I agree because some people “I feel bad, because the medical field is very lucrative
need it for their particular illness. But on the other and they are just trying to add more medicine for the
hand marijuana is going to increase the violence, people, in this case marijuana just to make more profit
especially in young kids and teenagers, they are and money from that. It is not because the patients
going to abuse marijuana. Everyone is going to have really need it, it is because there is a profit to made
access to marijuana and I think many people might from it.”
get addicted and I disagree with that, so I guess I am
not happy about the law passing.”

Fighting the Cellular Addiction
By Margaret Sharpe
When I bought my new phone, I didn’t think I could afford it right then.
Technically, I could buy it, but there were so many other things I knew I
should buy. My Blackberry was working fine, but I just couldn’t handle
having a B-list phone – not when an A-list phone was in sight.
So I sucked it up, and with all my contract and online purchasing
discounts, I plunked down two hundred and fifty bucks for a Droid
X. The first day, I sat in my bed all day with it. I looked through every
application. I tried to figure out each button’s function. In the end, I fell
in love with it, the same way I did when I first got my Blackberry.
Now that I’m happy and in love with my little piece of Droid heaven, I
have realized that I have a problem. It’s the same problem everyone
else seems to have... an addiction. I remember a time when I would
pay attention to what my date was saying at dinner. Now, I find myself
glancing at my open purse to catch the blink of my phone’s notification
light (admittedly, that could just be because of a really bad date).
When I’m going to dinner with friends, my phone usage is even more
blatant. It used to be a faux pas to even have your ringer on at dinner.
Now, the phone has become part of the table setting. I was surprised
the first time I noticed it – everyone had their plate, napkin, water
glass... and phone. I remember seeing a table of four girls, completely
silent, each one tapping at their phones.
It’s affecting my nights as well. My phone has four different email
accounts linked to it, all of which get junk mail in the wee hours of the
night. It beeps constantly. Like a zombie, I will reach over half-asleep
to find out what that email was. In the end, all I know are the new US
Weekly headlines and that a Nigerian prince desperately needs me to
wire money to an offshore account.
I’ve come to the conclusion that my phone is ruining my sleep and my
manners. While allowing my phone onto the dinner table may seem
acceptable because ‘everyone is doing it,’ I don’t want to go down
that slippery slope. Before you know it, I’ll be walking down the aisle,
marrying my phone. After all, the beginning of this article read like a
love story. I even remember ignoring calls from my real boyfriend that
day, because the Droid and I were too busy getting to know each other.
The conclusion is simple, yet so difficult. Like so many other addicts,
I have to learn moderation. My phone will sleep when I sleep. My
notifications will be set to silent. My phone will shut up when I’m on
a date, or with real people at dinner. I will close my purse, so I’m not
tempted to steal glances at it. Lastly, I will stop talking about my phone
as though it’s my new love interest... even though it is a beautiful piece
of Droid heaven.

LACC Library Needs More Books

By Matthew Ali
Strolling through our school’s library is quite a depressing experience
for me. I’m big on books and I genuinely love reading fiction. I do realize that
our budget is in dire straights right now, but why is the selection of books in our
library so limited?
About a week or two ago, I went over to the library in search of a book
written by my favorite author, Robert Jordan, who is best known for writing the
“Wheel of Time” series. I checked the Martin Luther King Jr. Library here on
campus and I was very disappointed.
I am certain that if we could afford it, we would have more books. I am
as certain that the fantasy genre is not too big on our to-do list when it comes to
attaining books for the library. Still, no matter what the genre, I am forced to ask:
“Why don't we have more books?”
Investing in our library would encourage more students to read. We have
classics and literature, but I feel our selection should include every genre. We
have an abundance of text books and reference materials, but where are the books
that a student can just sit down and enjoy?
“We don’t have a very big budget,” said Dorothy Furhmann, acquisitions
librarian. “We mostly try and buy fiction that is being used in the classroom.”
This raises the question why our selection isn’t more up to date. Aren’t
current titles being used in classrooms? We complain about our students not read-
ing, yet we don’t give them enough options. I’m certain that if LACC provided a
larger variety of reading materials, students would respond positively.
“It would [most of the time] be an accident that we would have books that
are on the bestseller list,” Furhmann said.
I will probably go do some more searching around for other authors I en-
joy reading, but I highly doubt they will have them either. John Green, Maureen
Johnson, Neil Gaiman and a ton of other novelists should be a part of the Martin
Luther King Jr. Library. If we don’t have them now, I truly do hope we get them
in the near future. For the sake of my sanity and yours.
4 Opinion
Let’s Respect Religious Diversity
By Verzhine Nikoghosyan
Students at LACC come from many diverse backgrounds. They belong to dif-
ferent ethnic groups and have various religious systems. U.S. society today has a
strong religious presence. At every step we can see a religious icon, a temple or
people praying.
Living in Hollywood, one cannot help but notice the Thai religious icon in
front of the Thailand Plaza, where people stop by and pray. The streets are full of
temples, churches and places of worship. According to the Pew Forum research
conducted among 35,000 Americans who are 18 and older, 78.4% identify them-
selves as Christian, 1.7 % Jewish, 0.7% Buddhist , 0.6 % Muslim, 0.3% Hindu,
0.4% New Age and 16.2% are unaffiliated.
Today, religion is visible in colleges and university campuses. Many educa-
tional institutions have meditation rooms and chapels. Should religion matter in
education? Who makes this decision, after all?
The dialogue about this issue is controversial. After all, why are there chapels
on secular university campuses? Secular education views religion as a social phe-
nomenon, as something which is hard to understand and define. One thing we do
know is that religion makes us all diverse.
Democracy Grows from the Ground Up
By Armond Pie
Fall is harvest season. This fall, of course, is also a political harvest season,
where officials reap what they have sown. Today, we face the worst economic crisis
since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The budget cuts in education seek to bal-
ance the budget at the cost of students and working-class people. Without quality
education in this time of crisis, nothing will be done, while jobs and public schools
crumble. On Oct. 2nd, several thousands of people attended the “One Nation Work-
ing Together” rally at Los Angeles City College. The rally was a demonstration for
jobs, justice, and education. It was organized by a coalition of labor unions, civil
rights groups, and progressive organizations.
Three weeks later, President Obama came to USC, to rally electoral support
for the mid-term elections, while advocating grassroots democracy and an environ-
mentally conscious economy.
The labor movement and the civil rights movement were built through protests
that achieved victories to improve our day-to-day lives. To continue this, we need
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
As we all know there are different ethnic groups at LACC. According to re-
search conducted at LACC, examining the overall percentage of enrolled students
in 2009, 11.9 % are black, 43.1% are Hispanic, 21.1% are Asian and 22% are white.
These groups are even more diverse within themselves. These numbers help us
understand the contrast that exists amongst the LACC students.
Because LACC is full of different ethnic representatives, we should expect the
presence of various religions. There is a Buddhist group, several Christian groups
and many others. They have prayer groups and are very active on campus. Like
U.S. society, the campus is highly diverse. Whether we like it or not, people re-
construct their own life patterns, no matter where they are. Only the students can
decide whether they should get involved in a religious club or be part of their ac-
tivities. Nobody can prohibit people from expressing their religious worldviews.
If we respect diversity, we also need to respect every one's right to practice
their religion. Let’s remember that regardless of our opinion, people will follow
their religion, be it on campus, at home or in their communities. The sooner we start
to understand those differences and appreciate them, the better it is for us, seeing
as we live next to those who do not necessarily share our customs and religious
beliefs. Despite this, they are still our neighbors, friends and fellow students.
Illustration by Bubles/Collegian
education so we can exchange ideas, rally around our demands and build organiza-
tion for a better future.
Usually, at the peak of harvest, farmers can work late into the night by the light
of the harvest moon, gathering the fruits of their labor. This can also apply to edu-
cation. In Delano, a small town with great significance for Cesar Chavez’s United
Farm Workers movement, 30 percent of the residents now live below the poverty
line. Unemployment in California’s rural counties is often twice as high as it is in
coastal areas. Sadly, for many of today’s teenagers, the future is a prison, rather than
a college. They might work there as guards or find themselves incarcerated.
Our democratic recovery needs to be built from the ground up. We need to cut
defense spending, and we need to increase taxes on corporations that exploit natural
resources. This could fund schools and public services. True democracy is a process
where fundamental change can lift students and workers out of the crisis our mod-
ern world faces. We can learn from teachers and workers and find the inspiration to
build a better world. As with harvesting, we can reap what we have sown.
Illustration by Natalia /Collegian
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Find Fabulous
Italian Food
By Fallynn Rian
FIND: il Capriccio on Vermont
WHERE: 1757 N. Vermont Ave.
(cross street Franklin)
Il Capriccio is a family owned Italian
restaurant just a bus ride away from
LACC. This friendly eatery takes
pride in making their meals just like
they do in Italy.
If one is searching for great tasting
food at a low price, il Capriccio does
not miss a beat, from its insalate
(salads) and colazione (breakfast), to
their panini’s and pastas. They also
have a great selection of wines and
beverages all at a great price.
An Italian staple here is the Caprese
salad which consists of tomato, fresh
mozzarella and basil with a touch of
olive oil for $9.
www.ilcapriccioonvermont.com
FIND: Palermo Ristorante Italiano
WHERE: 1858 N. Vermont Ave
(cross street Franklin)
Palermo Ristorante Italiano does not
look like your normal American Ital-
ian restaurant. The interior makes one
feel as if they are in Italy without en-
during the long flight.
The crowd favorite is the Lasagna
Alla
Dine
On A
Dime
Bread and Onion Soup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large onions (brown or white) sliced
Julienne style
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 carrot, peeled and cut in half
1-cup dry, white wine
4 stalks fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
4-5 cups chicken stock
8-12 thinly sliced Ciabatta or Batard
bread (1 or 2 days old)
2 cups grated sharp cheese, Asiago and
Gruyere (or aged Swiss) mixed together
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
FOOD 5
Bolognese. This is layer upon layer of
extra large noodles, meat, Ricotta,
Parmigiano, Romano and Mozzerella
cheeses and served in a delicious
meat sauce. This includes garlic
bread and soup or salad for $7 (small
size).
Not only does Palermo have a great
selection of wines, but they also have
a full bar.
www.palermorestaurant.com
FIND: Louise’s Trattoria
WHERE: 4500 Los Feliz Blvd.
(cross street Hillhurst)
Louise’s is a clean-cut restaurant,
where everyone is friendly. They of-
fer everything from soups and salad
to pastas and seafood and much
more.
One of Louise's most popular dishes
is the Fettuccine with chicken, fresh
egg fettuccini noodles, sautéed
chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes
and scallions tossed in a Chardonnay
cream sauce for $12.95.
Other locations include: Brentwood,
Larchmont Village, Pasadena, Santa Photo by Claudine Jasmin/Collegian
Monica, Studio City and West Los
Angeles.
www.louises.com
Compiled By Fallynn Rian Chili Tots Casserole
1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
Creamy Chili Dip 2 cans of chili without beans
1 can of chili
1 small package of cream cheese
Directions
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag of tater tots
Directions
In a microwave safe bowl, add ingredients, cover and microwave on high Cook beef/turkey and drain. Stir in chili, pour into a greased or sprayed
for 2 minutes then stir. Repeat this process until dip is a creamy mixture baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and top with tater tots, or place the
of chili and cream cheese. tater tots first, then top with cheese. Cover and bake at 350˚ for 35-45
Serve with your favorite snack crackers or chips. minutes.
www.collegelife.about.com www.food.com
Onions: So Good They'll
Make You Cry
"La cucina povera is the Italian
phrase for “the peasant
cookery” which underlines By Matthew Ali other members of the
so many of Italy’s regional onion family, you can only
dishes. This soup is a refor- Onions are one of eat the stalk. Wild leeks
mulated and much simpler nature’s real back-handed taste like a combination
version of the traditional treats. It is one of the most of onion and garlic, which
widely used vegetables in you can use to replace
French onion soup. This rec-
the world. They can add onion and garlic in a
ipe converts a few slices of immense flavor to any recipe that calls for the
bread and other ingredients dish, but they are also two.
into a rustic and nourishing notorious for bringing Sweet onions are
lunch or supper." people to tears. known for their less
There are many kinds pungent flavor. This is
-Luca Loffredo of onions, they come in due to their higher water
a slew of different colors, content and lower sulfur
shapes and flavors. Some content than other onions.
Photo by Luca Loffredo/Collegian
people love them and The sweet onion family
some hate them, but you consists of, Sweet, Super
must acknowledge the Sweet, Vidalia, Maui and
onions’ appeal, uses and Walla Walla onions.
Directions baking terrines by placing one or two importance in foods. Egyptian onions are
In a large heavy saucepan, heat olive (depending on size) slices of bread in Red onions, commonly another kind of onion
oil over medium to high heat. Add the each and sprinkle the bread with cheese. called purple onions are that are also called Tree
onions and garlic, cook until they are Once the soup is ready adjust the taste one of many varieties. onions. These onions
very soft and just begin to turn golden with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup This onion can become grow above ground, on
brown, about 10 minutes. Pour the wine over the bread slice(s) in the dishes, quite large, it also ranges the stems of their roots.
and add the carrot and black pepper. Stir sprinkle with left over parsley, cheese in flavors from mild to Unlike their cousins, they
until all the wine is evaporated. Add the and serve. sweet. This onion also are not bound to the
chicken stock and bring to a boil. Re- *For a more toasted look, place the tends to lose its purple ground. Egyptian onions
duce heat and simmer, uncovered, for dishes over a baking sheet and broil in color when it is cooked. are also known for being
about 30 to 45 minutes; add the bay leaf the oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until the Leeks are surprisingly strongly flavored and their
and parsley. cheese on top is nicely melted and col- another kind of onion. The stems being edible as
Meanwhile, lightly toast the bread. Pre- ored. edible part of a leek is well.
pare four to six shallow soup plates or actually the stalk. Unlike
Photo by Luca Loffredo/Collegian
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

David Ono Launches 'Zeitoun' On Campus

By Luis Ponce
Last Wednesday, the LACC book
program held the kick-off event for the
Book of the Year. This year’s book,
Zeitoun by Dave Eggers is about one
man’s struggle to survive Hurricane
Katrina. To celebrate the kick-off event,
LACC welcomed ABC 7 anchor David
Ono who shared his own experiences
reporting on Hurricane Katrina.
“With David Ono covering
Hurricane Katrina, I think it was
amazing,” said Carol Delgado, a child
development major. Delgado was one
of many students who crowded into the
Clausen Recital Hall to hear Ono speak.
“The stories that he’s covered over the
years, he brings the whole truth.”
Ono went to New Orleans right
after the hurricane as well as one year
later and just this year, for the five-year
anniversary. He spoke about some of
his most compelling stories, including
the story of St. Rita Nursing Home,
where 35 people drowned because they
were not evacuated. For the story, Ono
spoke to a young man who saw the
people dying and tried to help. Ono
explained that even now, that young
man has never gotten over what he
witnessed that day.
Ono talked about going to New
Orleans and seeing dead bodies,
abandoned animals and people in peril.
He also talked about his most recent trip
and seeing people rebuild their lives.
The audience asked many questions
about his experiences as a reporter and
seeing Katrina first-hand.
“Never met anyone like that in
person, I think he was really cool,”
said Danielle Silvernail, liberal arts
major. “I like the story he covered about
how New Orleans’s music industry is
trying to recover.” The story about the
music industry was one that aired this
year, during ABC’s Katrina five-year
anniversary special.
Ono’s career has taken him all
over the world. He grew up in Texas
and graduated from the University of
North Texas. Throughout his journalism
career, he has been a writer, producer,
reporter and anchor. He first joined
ABC7 back in 1996 and covered stories
locally as well as all over the world. He
covered stories about ‘drug runners’
deep in the jungles of Central America,
explored secret caves in Belize filled
with artifacts from the ancient Mayans.
He has won eight Emmy Awards and
has been nominated 19 times.
Photo by Luca Loffredo/ Collegian
News Anchor David Ono captivates students' attention at Clausen Hall during the campus book
kickoff event. After the event Ono visited the Art Gallery opening.

Concert Series Bows

to Classical Music
By Mieesha Johnson and filled listeners’ ears with a graceful
sound.
Classical music was brought to Yate’s countless hours of practice
a packed auditorium in Franklin Hall paid off and were greeted by a
occupied by LACC students of all majors thunderous applause at the end of the
eager to witness a musical performance first half. After a quick intermission,
by Peter Yates, featuring the bow guitar. he returned to the stage with an
He presented the rare instrument to introduction to four more pieces he
LACC on Thursday afternoon to increase composed himself. This time his
anticipation of his recital on the following performance featured the acoustic
Tuesday. The bow guitar resembles a guitar and a duck caller. The students
cello and is played similarly, however enjoyed his songs and the funky
the neck of it is that of an actual guitar. sound of the duck caller. Every time
It was first seen and heard in the Yates blew the caller, laughter sprung
seventeenth century. from the audience. The addition of
Yates first started off with an his silly comedic ballads kept the
explanation of the bow guitar’s history audience captivated and he definitely
and then saved the best for last. His final
tuned it up for operation. He song had every one falling out their
played four classical pieces created seats laughing. Every minute of his
by composers from the eighteenth performance was entertaining and the
century. They were played flawlessly hour-long performance flew by. The
with skill and it was evident by his facial recital concluded with a lot of laughter
expressions that Yates enjoyed himself and a standing ovation.
on stage. Throughout each piece he
showed the audience that the bow guitar
was playable by plucking the strings
and not only using the bow. Each string
plucked with his finger produced a clear
chord that echoed through the auditorium

'Bloody Red Heart'

Revived at City
By Marsha A. Perry

Los Angeles City College Theatre

Academy welcomes the return of the play,
“Bloody Red Heart: Real Teenage Lives
Written by Real Teenage Girls.” The curtain
will rise Dec. 2 in the Caminito Theatre.
With an all new cast line-up, set design and
costumes, “Bloody Red Heart” is a non-
fictional adaptation of “RED: Teenage Girls
in America Write On What Fires Up Their
Lives Today,” a book of essays edited by
Amy Goldwasser.
Numerous essays were submitted by
diverse teenage girls that ranged in age from
13 to 19, who shared their personal stories,
challenges and struggles that they have
experienced.
Directed by LACC Professor Leslie
Ferreira along with Editorial Consultant Amy
Goldwasser and Co-Adaptor Tom Bryant;
“Bloody Red Heart” incorporates the girls’
essays into the production by bringing their
personal experiences’ to life on stage again.
“Bloody Red Heart” will run at LACC's
Caminito Theatre Lobby in Room 101, on
Dec. 2 through Dec. 4.
For ticket reservations or general
information call (323) 953-4000, ext. 2990
or visit www.theatreacademy.lacitycollege.
edu.
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Photo by Luca Loffredo/ Collegian
Electric guitarist Simon Christopher practices his music everywhere on
City campus with no electric power or amplifier.
Local Artist
Spotlight
By Tanya Flowers
You can always find Simon
Christopher sitting somewhere
on City campus strumming his
fire engine red electric guitar.
No amplifier needed, just raw
talent steaming from the master
guitarist. The multifaceted
guitarist, drummer, singer and
songwriter has been composing
music and writing songs since
he was 12. With a reserved
presence, Christopher sat down
to talk about whether he respects
groupies, why he cringes at
the thought of being celebrated
and going from high school
marching band geek to the
epitome of rock ‘n roll.
Why the guitar?
One day I was in band
class, I was about 15 and
playing the drums at the time,
and I looked across and saw
an acoustic guitar sitting in the
corner of the room not being
used. It was like one of those
“awe” moments where the
light was just hitting the guitar
perfectly and so I picked it up
and decided to teach myself how
to play it. I jacked it from band
class and never looked back.
What other instruments do
you play?
The first instrument I
learned was the drums. That’s
the instrument I played in band
class. Then I decided to learn
how to play the guitar and it
grew on me from that point on.
Arts & entertAinment
Who are some of your
musical inspirations? Musical
influences?
The music that inspires me
is rock. I remember one of the
first times I fell in love with the
sound was when I was about 10.
I was driving in the car with my
uncle and we where rocking out
to 70s’ rock and roll and I fell
in love with it. I like to listen
to Jimmy Hendrix, Ace Frehley
of KISS, Ozzy Osborne, Stevie
Ray Vaughn, The Cure and Led
Zeppelin.
Would you prefer fame or
money?
Neither. I could care less
about money. I just want to make
good music. With fame I am like
who am I? I just don’t like being
celebrated. You can enjoy my
music but I don’t want fame.
What is your favorite string
or melody?
I don’t have a favorite. I
could never choose. It’s like
choosing between your kids.
Each string is special in its own
way. I love them all equally, I
could never choose.
How do you feel about
groupies?
I respect myself and
women too much to ever be with
groupies. There is nothing less
attractive than a woman who
throws herself at you because of
who you are.
Follow him on Facebook.
com/chrissicksthe
7
DaVinci Hall Art Gallery Rejuvenated
by Students, Open for Everyone
By Derek Lesnau
With the help of several students who
came together and volunteered their time,
the DaVinci Hall Gallery is now a place
where students can show cased their art.
Members of the Art Club put together
a kick-off event last Wednesday and could
not have hoped for a better turnout.
The gallery offered live music. There
were two musicians situated in a corner near
one of the entrances, one guitar player sang
and was accompanied by a bass player.
There was a DJ who played music between
the bands sets, and hungry students were
treated to pizza and red velvet cup cakes,
along with coffee, punch and water. There
was also a surprise guest painter from Italy
who drew a DaVinci in chalk and pastel on
the sidewalk next to DaVinci Hall.
“This is great, it exceeded what I
thought it would turn out to be,” said Sachi
Sosna an art major. “We opened early and
we have had people non-stop since then
… the chalk art, people have been coming
by and sitting watching him paint for hours.
This is great!”
The gallery featured many types of
paintings with subjects like people, flowers,
Japanese masks and other subtle pieces
like a small drawing of an owl done in pencil
that was no bigger then a business card,
titled “Owl Contemplation.”
There were also photos, some of which
were uniquely lit, black and white nudes,
also a little figurine covered in silver and
black paint titled, “Bee Pee” referring to the
recent oil spill.
Sosna is the art director for the gallery
and contributed to the opening along with
many other students. Sosna got involved by
going to Associated Student Organization
(ASO) meetings and working with them to
put together similar events
“We are the Art Club as well as the
gallery, I make sure we get all of our
funding and that we know what’s going
on and that our voice gets heard; so that
people can come to our events, so that we
can work with other clubs potentially and
other departments to make this a success,
Photo by Luca Loffredo/ Collegian not just for the art department but for the
Italian Madonnaro Martino Zingarelli performs at Da Vinci Art Gallery reproducing one of Leon-
ardo Da Vinci's portraits "Lady with Hermin". The reproduction is of colored chalk on concrete. school.” Sosna said.
There were also many other types of
contributions from local businesses that
helped make the opening a success.
“We were fortunate enough to receive
donation from Big Mamas Pizza, Tully’s
and Trader Joe’s,” said Aisha Eifert major
undecided. “They got behind us, so we
owe them big time for keeping students
caffeinated and fed.”
The Italian man named Martino
Zingarelli who drew his rendition of
Leonardo DaVinci’s “Lady with the Herman”
next to the gallery on the sidewalk was
also a unique addition that many of the
organizers said helped attract onlookers.
As the man drew on the sidewalk he was
surrounded by chairs acting as a barrier
so that people would not accidentally walk
over his painting, but instead people began
to sit around him and watch him draw his art
throughout the day.
“Since he [Zingarelli] was friends with
a student who comes to this school, he
wanted to stop here and he found me. I said,
Photo by Derek Lesnau/ Collegian great, we have an opening tomorrow so this
Students observe works of art during the opening of DaVinci Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
was a complete accident,” said Alexandra
Weisenfeld, a professor in DaVinci Hall and
the president of all the meetings.
Zingarelli was asked many questions
throughout the day by the people who
had come to observe, but the man could
not speak English so he couldn’t answer.
Throughout the course of the day, there
were a few select people observing who
conveniently spoke Italian, a few of these
people translated questions for curious
onlookers intrigued by his work.
Many of the same questions appeared
like “why did you choose to do a DaVinci?”
He would answer “because this building is
named after him, it is his gallery opening
and I am from Italy, so it feels appropriate.”
He is part of a group called the
Madonnaro and they specifically draw on
sidewalks, the paintings are not meant
to last, but it is a big part of his work. He
does it for people who don’t casually go to
galleries or museums. He brings the art to
everyone else and feels that art is meant
to bring people together almost like a
gathering tool.
The Italian painter’s philosophy on
art is similar to what the students who
organized the opening want; to gather
more people to events in the future and
have bigger events if possible. Gloria Ing,
one of the two art directors for the club
also welcomes students to get involved if
they are interested, either by submitting art,
coming to their meetings or sharing their
ideas for the gallery. The curator position
changes for each opening, so students
are encouraged to get involved. They hold
meetings on Wednesdays between noon
and 1 p.m. inside the gallery.
The gallery will be open until December,
then they will have another opening with a
new theme and new work later that month.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
ELECTION 2010 Plans for New Park in the
Sky Come to Hollywood
By Erin Sapinoso
There are plans to bring
a new 44-acre park called the
Hollywood Freeway Central
Park to East Hollywood at
Highway 101, between Holly-
wood and Santa Monica Boule-
vards.
Residents listened as Al-
fredo Hernandez, chair of the
government relations committee
for Friends of the Hollywood
Central Park (FHCP) and board
member of the East Holly-
wood Neighborhood Council
(EHNC), provided an update
on the progress of the project
during a council meeting on
Oct. 18. He requested a grant of
$5,000 to create an interactive
simulation of the proposed park.
The Hollywood Freeway
Central Park will cost an esti-
mated $1.2 billion, and FHCP
has taken steps to secure the
funds. FHCP representatives
traveled to Washington DC to
lobby for federal funding, and
they are waiting to hear the
result of their application for
$5 million from Prop 84 (2006
act that authorizes bonds to
fund park improvements). If
awarded, the funds will be used
for the project’s environmental
impact report, which will begin
January 2011 and go on for
two years. Hernandez informed
the EHNC and attendees of
the meeting that Rep. Xavier
Becerra of Congressional Dis-
trict 31 included the Hollywood
Freeway Central Park in his
fiscal year 2011 appropriations
list. The project also recently
received an award from the Ur-
ban Land Institute, which will
be used toward a sustainability
study.
“What we’re building here
is a fantastic thing,” Hernandez
said adding that Hollywood is
one of the lowest resident-to-
park space communities in Cali-
News Briefs
Compiled By Jonathan Filipko
CSULA Professor Leads Seminar in Sciences Building
If you have ever wanted to know
more about Molecular Capsules and other
undergraduate research topics, this is
your chance. Professor Linda Tunstad of
the Department of Chemistry and Bio-
chemistry at California State University,
Los Angeles will be presenting a seminar
in LACC’s Sciences Building, Room 132.
The Seminar will begin at 3:30 p.m. and
refreshments will be served at 3:15 p.m.
The public is invited. For more informa-
tion contact John Freitas at (323)953-
Prof. Linda Tunstad
4000 ect 2600 or by email at freitaje@
lacitycollege.edu.
Foundation Fundraises for Scholarships, Awards Alumnus
The 2010 Gala hosted by the Los Angeles City College
Foundation honored deserving and contributing individuals and
organizations for LACC’s 80th Anniversary on Saturday, Oct.
9, at the W Hotel located in Hollywood.
There was a reception, silent auction and later a din-
ner and program. Event honorees were Congressman Xavier
Becerra for the Visionary Leadership Award, Wells Fargo
Foundation for the Corporate Partnership Award and John
Branca for the Outstanding Alumnus Award. All of the profits
earned from the event will go to fund scholarships for deserv-
ing LACC students.
fornia. According to statistics
on the FHCP website, reiterated
by Hernandez, “Hollywood has
0.005 acres of open space per
resident as compared to 0.012
acres of open space within the
City of Los Angeles.” The proj-
ect will include the construction
of an amphitheater, land bridg-
es, bike and walking paths and
will incorporate aspects of both
active and passive recreation.
Hernandez described the project
using a 3D model with mov-
able pieces and invited people
to take a closer look at the pro-
posed plan during the Neighbor-
hood Council meeting.
He explained that the proj-
ect has many supporters but no
funding, and FHCP will be host-
ing a gala in January to raise
funds. EHNC Board Member,
Sam Kbushyan, is a big sup-
porter of the park. He compared
the project to Boston’s Big Dig
and described it as “a unique
project that will bring green
space to us.”
The Council approved
$3500 for the interactive simu-
lation tool to go forward. It will
be a way for the community
to provide feedback and tell
the designers what they want.
He stated that users will be
able build and save versions
of their own park and that the
ideas introduced through this
tool would be taken into con-
sideration when constructing
the park. Organizers expect the
interactive tool to be finished by
December 2011.
“This is a great opportunity
to do big things with a small
amount of money,” said Board
Officer, Jennifer Robinson.
Construction on the park
is scheduled to begin in 2014,
and more information about the
project can be found on the Hol-
lywood Freeway Central Park
website at http://hollywoodfree-
waycentralpark.org/.
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Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Forensics Wins Big
By Layla Fernandez
Students from Los Angeles
City College brought home top
awards in the National Forensic
Association (NFA) Lincoln-
Douglas debate competition
at Pasadena City College two
weeks ago. College students
Kevin Tyner won first place
and Jetta Khan won second
place, to become the winners
of the Lincoln-Douglas debate
on mental health. The forensics
department coaches say they
could not be prouder of the
students who participated in the
debates.
The forensics program has
taken part in four competitions
this semester and all of the
competitions were at different
colleges. Students who
participate in the debates are
enrolled in Speech 106 class
here at LACC. The class also has
a club that welcomes students
to observe the competitions.
The diverse group of students at
City College bring a competitive
and enthusiastic attitude to the
debates.
“The key is that every
single person I have had access
to, here at City College comes
from somewhere else, from a
different culture than my own,”
said Individual Debate Coach,
Drew Lobenstein. “Not only
the school and the education
opportunities here but the whole
idea about performing speech
and debate, and becoming
coherent in some sort of
communication activity is a
multi-cultural, inter-cultural
activity.”
Jeanne Dunphy who is the
debate coach and Speech 106
professor feels proud of the
students who dedicate their time
to the debate team. To obtain
an award for the time students
commit is very satisfying.
“This year we have an
obligation to be good, for the
athletic teams that don’t exist
here anymore, because there are
9
all these wonderful athletes that
don’t get to compete ... I have to
keep my team going.”
Second place winner Jetta
Khan, a political science and
history major says she had a
bad first experience, that helped
her improve her debate skills.
Her second time, she showed
more research on the topic of
mental health and she won all
the rounds.
“That was a happier
experience,” said Khan referring
to in her second debate match.
“My coaches and I worked very
hard everyday for about two
weeks for the competition, so I
wasn’t nervous because I was
prepared.”
Four other students also
received awards, including
Sheila Dharoud, Gus Lopez, Photo by Derek Lesnau / Collegian
Left to right: Speech Professor Jeane Dunphy, second place winner Jetta Khan and Speech Coach Marcia Regina. Khan wears
Shamey Cramer and Natalie her second place medal that she earned in the National Forensic Association Lincoln Douglas debate competition.
Martins. They competed at
Whittier College, and Azusa gain from both Individual and for their career,” said Debate competitions which are free
Pacific-Concordia, three weeks speaking and debate, are things Coach, Marcia Regina. and open to the public. Next
ago. that you really can’t learn in any The forensics department competition is on Nov. 19-21 at
“The skills that our students other area, things for their future has at least three more Cal State Northridge.

Collegian: New Printer Cinema Previews State-of-the-Art Equipment

Offers Less Quality

By Layla Fernandez
Staff Members on the
Collegian are disappointed
over the poor quality of pa-
per used on volume 163,
number 3, Oct. 20 issue.
This problems is evident
not only in the paper, but
also in the color.
It all started back in Au-
gust when the district put
the contract out to bid for
a new printer. Media Arts
turned in a list of require-
ments for the printer back
in April, but the
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was not advertised until Au-
gust. The former printer of
more than 35 years, News
Publishers Press, was not
aware of the bid, and never
placed one. The only bid-
der was American/Foothill
Publishing Company Incor-
porated, and they won the
contract.
Reporters and editors
of the Collegian took a short
training on the demands of
the new printer. When the
issue came back from the
printer, the staff noticed the
paper did not match the
quality
of the former printer.
The Collegian request-
By Dan Tyler
Professional cameramen
met with student filmmakers on
Monday, Oct. 25 to showcase
high-end cameras, lenses, lighting
equipment, and learn operating
ed a reprint from American/ techniques of cinema production
Foothill Publishing Com- in a conference sponsored by Los
pany Incorporated but they Angeles City College’s chapter of
the Society of Motion Pictures &
refused, even though the Television Engineers (SMPTE).
Collegian said it would pay Arranged by Cinema
for the reprint. The owner & Television professor, Rolf
of the publishing company, Mendez, the informal “Mole-
Doug Horwith told the Col- Richardson Day” tipped a nod to
the eponymous lighting and power
legian that even though company with additional sections
they could do a reprint, the devoted to Fisher camera dolly
Collegian would not be sat- systems and Panavision’s state-of-
isfied with the final product. the-art remote-controlled camera
He advised the Collegian cranes and trademark lenses.
Drawing a crowd of more
to speak to Vice President than 50 current students, two of
of Administrative Services, the presenters included alumni
Paul Carlson for an official Steven Krul and Mike Dallatorre,
statement. professionals who got their leads
into the industry from LACC
and landed lucrative careers with
Panavision, maker of cutting edge
lenses for the most advanced digital
and film cameras used in studios
today.
Bryan Fletchall, a freelance
crane technician, lent a hand
demonstrating Panavision’s camera
hoisting and mounting equipment,
which students later got to test-
drive, sweeping a 1,000 pound,
50-foot crane over Studio A of the
Communications Building using
sophisticated wireless remote
controls and 3-person crews to
zoom in on their hapless peers.
“I make 650 dollars a day
playing with these super-expensive
toys,” Fletchall said, “It’s a great
job … if you can get in the right
place at the right time.”
Fletchall landed his job
through a brother, who already
established a name for himself
with directors of photography
at major studios like Universal
and Paramount, but marketing
executive, Steve Krul climbed his
way up the proverbial corporate
ladder after studying at LACC.
“I only made it through a few
semesters before I landed a job as
a PA (production assistant),” Krul
said. “But hey, why stay in school
if you start working in the industry
you’re studying?”
He provided insight into
Panavision’s role as the premier
maker of camera lenses and how
they coordinate with movie studios.
“It’s my job to ensure
almost every piece of Panavision
equipment [in California] is in a
constant cycle of usage, because a
camera that’s not being used is a
useless camera,” Krul said.
Delatorre’s job entails
constantly educating and updating
the training of cinematographer’s,
crane technicians and other
cameramen in the operation
and upkeep of the company’s
equipment.
Like Krul, Delatorre started
off at LACC over a decade ago,
but before completing the film
certificate program, he spent so
much time on sets as a student he
was also offered a job at the camera
juggernaut.
Students searching for more
information on Panavision should
visit http://panavision.com/students.
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Lawmakers: SB 1440 Eases Transfer Process

By Richard Chang
Beginning in the fall semester of 2010, Cali-
fornia State Universities will be required to enroll
students with associate degrees as juniors and give
their application priority status.
The new law, SB 1440 penned by State Sena-
tor Alex Padilla of the San Fernando Valley, does
not guarantee admission to students with associ-
ate degrees. It guarantees them junior status upon
admission.
“As a result of this legislation students will
have the ability to earn an associate’s degree and
have priority transfer admission,” said Kimberly
Perry, vice president of academic affairs at LACC.
In order to qualify, students are required to
complete 60 CSU transferable units, 18 semester
units in a major or area of emphasis, maintain a
2.0 GPA and apply to graduate with an associ-
ate’s degree. The implementation isn’t as simple,
however. Current students should visit LACC’s
transfer center to see how the new standards affect
their current class load. “[The] possible change to
major preparation has to be conveyed to students,”
said Cheryl Armstrong-Turner, LACC’s transfer
center director.
California community colleges, statistically
trail most states when measuring students graduat-
ing with an associate’s degree. With goals of trans-
ferring to a four-year university, most students
merely complete the required general education
units and move on. Some, however, get caught in
the weeds. “We have some students with over a
hundred units because they’ve changed their major
so many times,” said Armstrong-Turner.
Under SB 1440, law makers and educators
expect to eliminate the confusion many students
experience enrolling in classes. Senator Padilla’s
office claims that “A key barrier to student transfer
is the inconsistent, duplicative and ever-changing
coursework requirements that students face.”
There is a large gap between student en-
rollment and success in the community college
system. As it stands, almost 75 percent of Califor-
nia college students attend community college, but
less then 25 percent of those students transfer to
higher education institutes. “We must dramatically
improve the rate at which students transfer from
community colleges and graduate from four-year
universities,’ said Senator Padilla. “SB 1440 will
better align our higher education system, saving
students time, money and freeing up state resourc-
es to serve more students.”
The implementation process of SB 1440 is
just beginning. On Oct. 7, 2010 a joint task force
comprised of members of California community
colleges and California state universities was an-
nounced and will begin the implementation of the
new law. One member, Eloy Oakley knows the
frustration facing students today.
“As a community college transfer student
myself, I know first-hand how frustrating it can
be,” said Oakley. “I look forward to implement-
ing this new law that promises to help students
achieve a college degree and transition into the
workforce.”
Another bill, introduced by Paul Fong in the
California State Assembly, would create a similar
transfer process for community college students
seeking a University of California transfer. The
bill, AB 2302, however, is well behind the pace
set for implementation of SB 1440. According to
Armstrong-Turner, the community college prepa-
ration needs to meet the standards for UC transfers
to work toward successful implementation of AB
2302.

Students Mourn Chemistry Professor

By Tanya Flowers
Chemistry professor Dr. Paul Shin
died on Friday, Oct. 29 after a short battle
with liver cancer. Shin, had been teach-
ing chemistry at LACC since 2005.
Shin had been an educator of
chemistry since 1983, instructing all lev-
els of education from high school to post
doctorate. At the time of his death, Shin
was chemical instrument manager and
instructor in the Department of Chemis-
try and Biochemistry for California State
University Northridge.
Born to Sung Choon Shin and Pearl
Shin in Inchon, South Korea on Dec.
21,1962, Shin had always had a passion
for chemistry which is apparent detailing
a lifetime’s work in the field.
Chemistry professor, Dr. Paul Shin When he received news of the di-
agnosis in early September, it came as a
shock to family, friends, colleagues and
students. According to Chemistry De- Shin’s death came as a surprise to On his personal website dedicated
partment Chair John Freitas, when Shin many and has left students in a state of to his love for Chemistry, he shared fa-
first began to feel ill, he initially thought shock and at least on student in tears vorite jokes, views and motivations for
he had food poisoning and went to the Liliane Rubio, a current student teaching and his resumé filled with es-
doctor and was diagnosed with liver can- said, “I just found out today and I’ve teemed awards.
cer. been crying off and on. It’s horrible. I am Shin wrote, “As much as it would
“He was brave and courageous devastated, I took his class before chem- be great to convert students into enthu-
enough to share with the class the condi- istry 61, it’s hard because he is such a siastic scientists, my goal is to get them
tion of his tumor about four weeks ago, good teacher and he will be missed.” to be able to think analytically- a skill
when he told us (about the cancer) the Shin received his bachelor of arts in that will serve them well even if they
temperature dropped 50 degrees and not chemistry from the University Of Santa don't remember much if any of the vari-
a fly was moving. A few weeks later he Cruz, earned his Ph.D. from Colorado ous chemical topics covered. The most
wasn’t there anymore,” said his former State University and conducted his post- rewarding aspect of teaching is seeing
student Andrea Bari. doctoral research at University of Cali- students succeed when they thought they
By mid- September, he was feeling fornia, Los Angeles. Among the many couldn't!”
ill while teaching a chemistry class and academic awards to honor earned during Professor Shin is survived by his
was rushed to the hospital. his lifetime are Outstanding Young Men wife Diane Fisher, daughter Danielle and
“He was famished during the lec- of America Award in 1988, the Outstand- son Andrew and his identical twin broth-
ture. He taught mostly from a chair, we ing High School Teacher of America er Peter Shin.
thought no big deal he can do that, so we Award in 1997, and the Reserve Officer Professor Shin’s celebration of life
allowed him to give us what he could, we of the Year for the Emergency Services service will be held at Grace Community
were hoping for the best,” said Darren Division (Hazardous Materials Unit) in Church 13248 Roscoe Blvd, Sun Valley,
Page who was a student. June 2009. CA 91352 on Saturday, Nov.13.

College Designs 'Threat Assessment' Guidelines for Students

By Emani Ellis
Randy Anderson, dean of special
programs and his team at City College
have developed the Student’s Guide for
Threat Assessment and Violence to help
students feel at ease when it comes to
their safety on campus.
The guide assists students in
assessing threatening behavior from
others. Anderson said the college wants
to get the word out.
“It’s the college that wants students
to know about the guidelines and the
policy,” said Anderson. “For them to
know that there is some place to go.”
The behaviors that students should
watch out for, according to the guide,
are: disruptive, threatening and violent
behavior. These can manifest in actions
such as resisting authority or becoming
unusually upset over recent events.
Students are encouraged to report
behavior such as intimidating, verbally
abusing, harassing or mistreating
others, engaging in persistent, obsessive
attention to others or stalking, along When reporting threatening or Anderson.
with many others. violent behavior, make sure to have as In addition, Anderson and his team
Once a student has witnessed much information as possible, including are also beginning a crisis intervention
threatening behavior, they should find who, when and where. Anderson and threat team and have two sets
a way to excuse him or herself and get stresses in case of emergencies or if in of guidelines: one is for students
help. Students should never attempt imminent danger, students should see and the other for faculty. Anderson’s
to remove an individual from the area. the Sheriff. priority is to get the guide and policy
Even a gentle push or grabbing an Anderson worked with a staff of information to students on campus.
arm may be interpreted as an assault about 30 to build these safety policies. They are currently working on a threat
by an agitated individual. That person “There is a campus wide assessment website.
may then respond with violence committee that they can go to for
or file a criminal assault charge or support and that they are making
lawsuit. rules to make the campus safer,” said

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Superior Court Judge Settles on February for Miller Trial
The court denied the Los
Angeles Community College Dis-
trict’s (LACCD) second attempt
to stop or stall a lawsuit brought
by former LACC Athletic Direc-
tor Mike Miller. After the earlier
denial of the LACCD’s motion for
summary judgment, the LACCD’s
request for a continuance that
could possibly have put the trial
off for several months was also
denied in a pre-trial hearing on
Oct. 20.
The case alleges that Miller
was discriminated against for
age and race, and also retaliated
against for being a whistle blower.
It names LACC President Jamillah
Moore, Academic Senate President
Ken Sherwood, LACC and the Los
Angeles Community College Dis-
trict as defendants.
Although the court did deny
the district’s motion for continu-
ance, the extra proceedings re-
quired have stalled the case.
After the denial of the motion
for summary judgment, attorney
Lester Jones, representing the
Illustration by Billy C. Monroe/COLLEGIANdefendants, contended that until
an internal administrative hearing
concerning the union collective
bargaining agreement (CBA), the
L.A. CitY LAw
By Mars Melnicoff says the CBA is integral to the
case, and requested a continuance
of the case until the administrative
proceedings are complete, which
will likely be next spring.
Rupert A. Byrdsong of Ivie,
McNeill & Wyatt represents Miller
in the case. He said that the CBA
is irrelevant because the case is
simply about discrimination for
age and race and retaliation for
whistle blowing.
Judge Daniel J. Buckley, cit-
ing similar cases, told Byrdsong
that he was willing to go on with
proceedings immediately, only if
they could prove the case did not
rest on the CBA.
“Are you willing to stipulate,
in this trial, that everything the
defendant did was in compliance
with the collective bargaining
agreement?” Buckely asked Mill-
er’s team. “If you say yes to that,
then I may deny the motion to con-
tinue … So if you want to make a
stipulation that, across the board,
that everything they did was in
full compliance with the collective
bargaining agreement, then I am
willing to consider your position
not to continue the trial.”
Byrdsong argued that it was
the defense that kept bringing up
the CBA, not him. Buckley agreed
“Let me give you context,”
Buckley said. “I fully understand
that you believe – I think you will
– put your case on without really
raising the collective bargain-
ing agreement issue. But in their
defense, they’re going to say that
‘we had reason for what we did
because of A, B, C and D.’ A and
C may well, as hypothetical, be
issues in the collective bargaining
agreement. Hence, they raised it,
you didn’t. But then you are going
to have to come back and say ‘no,
not only were you discriminatory
for the reasons we talked about in
our case in chief, but you didn’t
even have the authority to do what
you did under the collective bar-
gaining agreement.”
Jones did not seem comfort-
able with moving up the trial.
Jones then suggested that the CBA
was the centerpiece of the trial.
“If, if, if they agree to that
stipulation, your honor, I’ll be very
candid with you,” Jones said. “We
are going to request reconsidera-
tion on our motion for summary
judgment.”
The judge shook his head and
spoke quickly in his response to
this comment by Jones.
“First of all, I thought I was
clear,” Buckley said. “I thought
11
notwithstanding this issue of the
collective bargaining agreement,
there is enough allegation here
about discrimination so that it
would overcome the summary
judgment.”
After a break in the proceed-
ings, both legal teams returned to
the courtroom. Byrdsong smiled
and seemed relaxed when he told
the court that he was happy to pro-
ceed with the trial with the stipula-
tion.
“Our client has had an op-
portunity to consult with his at-
torney who is representing him in
the administrative proceedings and
we are all in agreement that we are
prepared to adhere to the stipula-
tion that the court has indicated it
will require,” Byrdsong said.
The stipulation says that,
when an issue comes up about
the CBA, the defense is “always
in compliance” and Miller’s team
cannot cross-examine on that
“fact.”
The trial will proceed, but
there will still be a delay. Origi-
nally slated for Oct. 20, it will now
start Feb. 16. Miller’s lawyers plan
to call 20 witnesses to the stand,
but that number could change. It
was estimated by the court that
proceedings will last three weeks.

Investigation Continues into Shooting of Student

case cannot be heard fairly. He but clarified his concern. I was clear on the record that

By Briauna Holmes family to be returning from the of Marketing. appeared to be reaching for his he loved to play soccer,” “Jim- sad to hear what happened to
Wilshire/Vermont Metro Station Lawrence Schenk, professor waistband. LAPD officers were my” from latimes.com wrote. him, my bus is dedicated in his
Los Angeles Police Depart- on his way to a friend’s house of marketing at City College was unaware Washington suffered “These cops took away the life memory and nicknamed the "The
ment officials say the investiga- when the shooting occurred. a friend and instructor of Wash- from autism. of someone very special, he did Washington Express.”
tion into the shooting death of According to a previous is- ington. According to Schenk, he Now, six months after the not deserve this. Pele, you will be According to latimes.com,
a City College student is ongo- sue of the Collegian published was well-liked by classmates and shooting, posted on latimes.com missed.” the officers involved in the shoot-
ing and awaiting resolution. At May 5, Washington last attended showed persistence in reaching are thoughts and comments of Family and close friend’s ing, Allan Corrales and George
the stroke of midnight, Saturday City College during the spring his goals.The Los Angeles Times the shooting written by L.A. keep Washington’s spirit alive as Diego have both been reassigned
March 19, 27-year-old former 2009 semester, and enrolled in reported the homicide, and says Times readers and close friends they await the resolution of his until the homicide investigation
City College student Steven several business courses includ- LAPD officers reportedly re- of Washington’s. death. is complete.
Washington was killed with a ing Business Math, Computer sponded to a “loud sound”. Of- “ Pele is gone, this is incred- “Steven Washington was a
shot to the head by an LAPD of- Applications and Office Tech- ficers say they feared for their ible. I am very sad to see this, he regular passenger on my bus and
ficer. Washington suffered from nology, Business Computations, lives because Washington did not was a great person. We called never bothered anyone,” “Steve”
autism and was believed by Computer Science and Principles respond to their commands and Steven “Pele on the block,” as from latimes.com wrote. “It was

Sexual Harassment Case Dismissed

A sexual harassment law-
suit brought by a former LACC
student against a former LACC
president has been dismissed
from federal court, the day be-
fore the case was set for trial.
By Mars Melnicoff
Former LACC Associated
Students Organization (ASO)
President, Ryan Hall-Allen, filed
a lawsuit in 2008 against for-
mer LACC President Dr. Steve
Maradian and the Los Angeles
Community College District
(LACCD) for sexual harass-
ment, negligent hiring, reten-
tion and supervision, intentional
infliction of emotional distress
and negligent failure to comply
with school policy, according to
court records on file at Western
Division Federal Courthouse in
downtown L.A.
Photo from the Collegian Archives The lawsuit alleged that
Former LACC President Steve Maradian with Ryan Hall-Allen handling throughout the 2006-2007 aca-
golden shovels at the New Library ground breaking ceremony. demic year, Maradian sexually
harassed AD Hall-Allen
PROOF:by (BLH)
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and remarks
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someone is asFirst
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Run: 08/09/10
looking up Hall-Allen
Publication: based on his identifi-
Alloy Media (College Newspapers)
to you. cation of being homosexual.
Section: ROP
As listed in the 2008 com-
Specs: 6.5 x 5
plaint for damages,
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commented
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revisions. to Hall-
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Allen that: “I bet you take it
up the a**,” and “Oh I bet you
would like that,” and “You are
going to go to West Hollywood
and get it.” Maradian also told
Hall-Allen that he liked to be on
the “bottom.”
The complaint for damages
further states that, “On or about
June 29, 2007, Plaintiff present-
ed an unlawful discrimination
complaint form to the LACCD.
Following this claim, an investi-
gation was conducted that prob-
able cause existed to show that
defendant made unwelcome sex-
ual comments and jokes to plain-
tiff and made unwelcome contact
with plaintiff’s buttocks.”
The complaint for damages
goes on to explain that Hall-Al-
len also filed a claim for dam-
ages to person or property to the
LACCD, outlining the harass-
ment and that the LACCD sent a
letter dated Dec. 7, 2007, reject-
ing the claim. Further, it states
that: “Plaintiff suffered severe
mak- mental anguish and emotional
comments
5pm distress causing Plaintiff to re-
quire psychological treatment
position and hospitalization for his men-
tal condition from May 2008 to
June 2008.”
The defense filed for the case
to be moved from L.A. Superior
Maradian Court to federal court, claiming
that the laws involved were gov-
erned by federal jurisdiction. The
move was granted and it was dis-
missed without prejudice, which
means once it was moved to fed-
eral court, it could not go back to
L.A. Superior Court.
There were a series of hear-
ing proceedings in federal court
in which the parties tried to reach
an agreement to settle, but a reso-
lution was not met in court. On
Sept. 24, 2010, a joint stipulation
to dismiss the case was filed by
both sides. The judge ordered to
dismiss the case on Sept. 27, one
day before the trial was set to be-
gin.
Phone calls to Hall-Allen’s
attorney, Ray Newman, to the
LACCD General Counsel and to
Maradian were unanswered.
The Collegian has learned
that Hall-Allen, who was repre-
sented by attorney Ray Newman,
received a sum of $200,000. A
source at the federal court told
the Collegian that it is common
for cases with high profile defen-
dants, such as the LACCD, to be
settled out of court to avoid pub-
lic embarrassment.
Maradian has since been
named interim superintendent/
president of Lake Tahoe Com-
munity College in Tahoe, Cali-
fornia. He reportedly will be paid
$160,000 for the first year.

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Man
on the
Students Do It For the Kicks
Soccer class is a way for stu-
dents to keep active while deal-
ing with academic stress.

Street
Compiled by Fallynn Rian
Photos by Claudine Jasmin
Alba Virgen
Undecided
"I feel like everything just
keeps getting worse and
worse. We have a roach
coach for food, we don't
have sports, we don't
have travel abroad they
keep cutting classes and
the only winter/spring
things are the ITV things
but I don't count that. It's
just depressing at this
point."
Michael Bisiar
Cinematography
" I think it's messed up,
there are no games or
football or anything."
By Luis Ponce
Griffith Park’s Recreational
Center Complex is the place
where more than 30 LACC stu-
dents from all walks of life get
their soccer kicks, headers and
occasionally, a bicycle kick.
The students are part of the
physical education soccer class
that is one of many P.E. classes
available at City College. They
take part in the soccer class to
either hone their skills, stay fit
or simply get to experience the
“Beautiful Game” first hand.
It all begins Tuesdays and
Thursdays, in the early after-
noon, in one of Griffith Park’s
soccer fields located on Los
Feliz Boulevard and Riverside
Drive, where the smell of the
nearby stables, the passing cars
along side the 5 freeway and
trees surrounding the soccer
field fill the air, where the click-
clack sound of soccer cleats
can be heard. With a sound of
a whistle, P.E. instructor and
Health Professor Tom Cano
tells his players to hit the field
and begin a light warm up to
get the muscles ready for a gru-
eling workout. Once the warm
up is over, players divide into
teams and take part in an inter-
squad friendly game.
Students from South Korea, El Photo by Luca Loffredo/ Collegian
Salvador, Uganda, the U.S. and Soccer Skill student practice in a friendly game at Griffith Park soccer field, Professor Cano supervise the class twice a week.
Mexico are just a few of the
players from all over the world sweat, which shows they take class. The women clearly show Manchester United of England, FIFA World Cup in 2022, and re-
that make up the unity of the the practice seriously. Even new that playing alongside the men and other international teams. live the experience of USA ‘94.
soccer class. players more than make up for is nothing for them to be afraid The serious soccer fans also look “It’s a chance for soccer to grow
“It’s what I like the most about their inexperience with the desire of. Playing with men is a plus up to professional players and try in the United States,” said Rafael
the class. It’s so diverse,” Cano and dedication to learn how to ex- for them because it seems to help to imitate some of their moves Zaragoza, a computer science
said. cel. them elevate their game and have and style. They follow players major.
“If you get to play in a diverse Many of the students love be- a better understanding. They also like Cristiano Ronaldo of Portu- Soccer in the U.S. doesn’t match
place like this, you can bring ing part of a soccer class, but are feel that practicing soccer is an gal, Leonel Messi of Argentina, up to the popularity of other
different cultures together,” aware that LACC no longer of- overall good exercise. David Beckham of England, and American sports, but it has shown
said Lazaque Mugerwa, an fers intercollegiate sports. They “It’s a beautiful sports activ- Rafael Marquez of Mexico and great improvement over the last
electrical Engineering student would like to see soccer or any ity, very fascinating, because you many others. decade or so.
and soccer aficionado. Muger- other sport return. commit to it completely, and it’s Many students are well aware that In the meantime, soccer at LACC
wa also plays for Hollywood “Soccer and every sport in general also good for your health,” Tovi- soccer in the U.S. is not as popu- is alive and kicking on Tuesdays
United’s Community League. is very important at a college be- lla said. lar as in the majority of countries and Thursdays. Many students
In the process of the inter-squad cause it’s a good outlet for people The soccer class only meets around the world. In some poorer hope that someday the class can
game, players, both male and to have, other than academics,” twice a week. Some of the play- countries, people seem to find evolve into an actual school team.
female showcase their soccer said Elisa Taylor, a communica- ers are part of community league any means necessary to play the “Honestly, It would be great if
skills without worrying about tions major. “If it was offered at teams and compete during the “Beautiful Game,” using home- this college had a team because I
being criticized. They play the LACC, I would totally play.” weekends. Others simply fol- made soccer balls, two rocks could see a great squad,” said Ol-
game with competitiveness and Like Taylor, Violeta Tovilla, a low the game on TV. They cheer as goal posts, and even playing man Varcenas, a philosophy ma-
enjoyment. They hustle and nursing major, is one of many for teams like Real Madrid and barefoot. Some students express jor and soccer player.
women who are part of the soccer Barcelona of Spain, Chelsea and the desire for the U.S. to host the
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Team Spirit Silenced

Ramon Guerro
Cinema/Philisophy
"Last I checked we were
champions in basketball.
It's like Reggie Bush los-
ing his Heisman trophy.
What's up with that? They
were good, so why cut it?"
Sieva Shybkou
Film
"That's bad, that's so bad,
because sports are im-
portant. I actually have
a few friends that wanted
to play sports but they
couldn't because of the
budget crisis."
Victoria Hathaway
Medical
"I think it's really messed
up. All the other commu-
nity colleges have sports.
Where's all the money
going."
By Becky Patterson
“Important Notice: Due to
budget cuts, all team sports ex-
cept women’s volleyball have
been suspended until further
notice,” exclaims a bright red
banner on the Los Angeles City
College Athletics webpage. Yes,
we are living in difficult times
and I acknowledge that LACC
must prioritize where they dis-
tribute their funds. However, I
beg the question: how can we
eliminate team athletics? As
an athlete myself I am finding
it difficult to accept that many
of us this year will not have the
opportunity to grow and learn
from others in a structured team
setting.
As children we were en-
couraged to go outside and play.
In elementary school we had re-
cess, in junior high school we had
physical education classes, and
finally in high school many of us
participated in team athletics. If
you’re like me, you looked for-
ward to arriving at practice, learn-
ing from the coaches, your peers,
and ultimately the exhilaration of
competition by playing the game.
Now, as our world becomes more
technological, we are inclined to
sit in front of a computer than to
exercise; let alone challenge our-
selves with team sports. Never-
theless, there are many of us who
thrive on being a part of team
sports and often enjoy having
the dream of one day improving
enough to be professional at it.
Being involved in athletics is
a vital part of a person’s develop-
ment. The stimulation from exer-
cise, the ability to learn teamwork
and socialization, as well as the
chance to build individual skills
while improving them through
diligent practice are essential
pieces to this development. The
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