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Issue 4 Volume 163 November 3
Issue 4 Volume 163 November 3
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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,
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
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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
“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.”
“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 silent, each one tapping at their phones.
It’s affecting my nights as well. My phone has four different email
When I bought my new phone, I didn’t think I could afford it right then. accounts linked to it, all of which get junk mail in the wee hours of the
Technically, I could buy it, but there were so many other things I knew I night. It beeps constantly. Like a zombie, I will reach over half-asleep
should buy. My Blackberry was working fine, but I just couldn’t handle to find out what that email was. In the end, all I know are the new US
having a B-list phone – not when an A-list phone was in sight. Weekly headlines and that a Nigerian prince desperately needs me to
So I sucked it up, and with all my contract and online purchasing wire money to an offshore account.
discounts, I plunked down two hundred and fifty bucks for a Droid I’ve come to the conclusion that my phone is ruining my sleep and my
X. The first day, I sat in my bed all day with it. I looked through every manners. While allowing my phone onto the dinner table may seem
application. I tried to figure out each button’s function. In the end, I fell acceptable because ‘everyone is doing it,’ I don’t want to go down
in love with it, the same way I did when I first got my Blackberry. that slippery slope. Before you know it, I’ll be walking down the aisle,
Now that I’m happy and in love with my little piece of Droid heaven, I marrying my phone. After all, the beginning of this article read like a
have realized that I have a problem. It’s the same problem everyone love story. I even remember ignoring calls from my real boyfriend that
else seems to have... an addiction. I remember a time when I would day, because the Droid and I were too busy getting to know each other.
pay attention to what my date was saying at dinner. Now, I find myself The conclusion is simple, yet so difficult. Like so many other addicts,
glancing at my open purse to catch the blink of my phone’s notification I have to learn moderation. My phone will sleep when I sleep. My
light (admittedly, that could just be because of a really bad date). notifications will be set to silent. My phone will shut up when I’m on
When I’m going to dinner with friends, my phone usage is even more a date, or with real people at dinner. I will close my purse, so I’m not
blatant. It used to be a faux pas to even have your ringer on at dinner. tempted to steal glances at it. Lastly, I will stop talking about my phone
Now, the phone has become part of the table setting. I was surprised as though it’s my new love interest... even though it is a beautiful piece
the first time I noticed it – everyone had their plate, napkin, water of Droid heaven.
glass... and phone. I remember seeing a table of four girls, completely
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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
Spotlight
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.
By Tanya Flowers Who are some of your Sosna is the art director for the gallery
musical inspirations? Musical and contributed to the opening along with
You can always find Simon influences? many other students. Sosna got involved by
Christopher sitting somewhere The music that inspires me going to Associated Student Organization
on City campus strumming his is rock. I remember one of the (ASO) meetings and working with them to
fire engine red electric guitar. first times I fell in love with the put together similar events
No amplifier needed, just raw sound was when I was about 10. “We are the Art Club as well as the
talent steaming from the master I was driving in the car with my gallery, I make sure we get all of our
guitarist. The multifaceted uncle and we where rocking out funding and that we know what’s going
guitarist, drummer, singer and to 70s’ rock and roll and I fell on and that our voice gets heard; so that
songwriter has been composing in love with it. I like to listen people can come to our events, so that we
music and writing songs since to Jimmy Hendrix, Ace Frehley can work with other clubs potentially and
he was 12. With a reserved of KISS, Ozzy Osborne, Stevie other departments to make this a success,
presence, Christopher sat down Ray Vaughn, The Cure and Led Photo by Luca Loffredo/ Collegian not just for the art department but for the
to talk about whether he respects Zeppelin. 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.
groupies, why he cringes at Would you prefer fame or There were also many other types of
the thought of being celebrated money? contributions from local businesses that
and going from high school Neither. I could care less helped make the opening a success.
marching band geek to the about money. I just want to make “We were fortunate enough to receive
epitome of rock ‘n roll. good music. With fame I am like donation from Big Mamas Pizza, Tully’s
Why the guitar? who am I? I just don’t like being and Trader Joe’s,” said Aisha Eifert major
One day I was in band celebrated. You can enjoy my undecided. “They got behind us, so we
class, I was about 15 and music but I don’t want fame. owe them big time for keeping students
playing the drums at the time, What is your favorite string caffeinated and fed.”
and I looked across and saw or melody? The Italian man named Martino
an acoustic guitar sitting in the I don’t have a favorite. I Zingarelli who drew his rendition of
corner of the room not being could never choose. It’s like Leonardo DaVinci’s “Lady with the Herman”
used. It was like one of those choosing between your kids. next to the gallery on the sidewalk was
“awe” moments where the Each string is special in its own also a unique addition that many of the
light was just hitting the guitar way. I love them all equally, I organizers said helped attract onlookers.
perfectly and so I picked it up could never choose. As the man drew on the sidewalk he was
and decided to teach myself how How do you feel about surrounded by chairs acting as a barrier
to play it. I jacked it from band groupies? so that people would not accidentally walk
class and never looked back. I respect myself and over his painting, but instead people began
What other instruments do women too much to ever be with to sit around him and watch him draw his art
you play? groupies. There is nothing less throughout the day.
The first instrument I attractive than a woman who “Since he [Zingarelli] was friends with
learned was the drums. That’s throws herself at you because of a student who comes to this school, he
the instrument I played in band who you are. wanted to stop here and he found me. I said,
class. Then I decided to learn Follow him on Facebook. Photo by Derek Lesnau/ Collegian great, we have an opening tomorrow so this
how to play the guitar and it com/chrissicksthe Students observe works of art during the opening of DaVinci Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
was a complete accident,” said Alexandra
grew on me from that point on. 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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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
By Emanuel Bergmann
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
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
Alba Virgen trees surrounding the soccer
Undecided field fill the air, where the click-
clack sound of soccer cleats
"I feel like everything just can be heard. With a sound of
keeps getting worse and a whistle, P.E. instructor and
worse. We have a roach Health Professor Tom Cano
coach for food, we don't tells his players to hit the field
have sports, we don't and begin a light warm up to
get the muscles ready for a gru-
have travel abroad they eling workout. Once the warm
keep cutting classes and up is over, players divide into
the only winter/spring teams and take part in an inter-
things are the ITV things squad friendly game.
Students from South Korea, El Photo by Luca Loffredo/ Collegian
but I don't count that. It's 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.
just depressing at this Mexico are just a few of the
point." 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-
Michael Bisiar 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.
Cinematography women who are part of the soccer Barcelona of Spain, Chelsea and the desire for the U.S. to host the
" I think it's messed up,
there are no games or
football or anything." Sports Baseball - Cancelled Soccer - Cancelled Football - Cancelled
Calendar
Volleyball - Cancelled Badminton - Cancelled Golf - Cancelled
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