lbcc viking newspaper 09/19/2013

September 19, 2013 Volume 87, Issue 3 Published Since 1927

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Student Life reverses decision and students required to take greater role in leadership.

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Volunteers needed for beach clean-up

Mini Grand Prix rides again

By Edward MahurienManaging Editor

As swiftly as the push carts crossed the finish line last Spring, as quickly as the office of Student Life canceled the Mini Grand Prix, it is now back on with cer-tain conditions.

Dean of Student Affairs Con-nie Sears announced the decision to reinstate the event at the ASB Cabinet meeting Monday, Sept. 9 during the meeting in LL 102 on the PCC.

Among the biggest changes, students will now be actively in-volved in the planning and execu-tion of the event with the lack of funding being made up by three generous donors.

Director of Discipline and Student Life Rosio Becerra, Direc-tor of Student Life Anita Gibbins and Sears said they will fund the additional staff hours personally.

The financial aspect is a change from staff shortages, which was the original reason for the cancellation. The event is ful-ly funded within the ASB budget. Lack of funding was not cited in their decision to cancel the event.

While the race is officially re-instated, Student Life leaders have set conditions that will save the event this year.

Sears told the Cabinet that

Student Life does not anticipate the additional funding in staff hours to be necessary in the fu-ture if students become the driv-ing force behind the event.

Student Life anticipates fund-ing 360 additional staff hours, or nine weeks of pay for the three day event without the cost known.

Cabinet Adviser Derek Oriee said he was happy to see the event saved, noting he’s only missed two races in 24 years.

Taking advice from men’s so-cial service club Aztlan Student Senate representative Diego Na-varro’s comment, greater student involvement with the planning and coordination of the event will be utilized.

Sears told the Cabinet she wants the race to be student-driv-en where they will actively plan

and coordinate the event to fulfill leadership requirements.

LBCC President Eloy Oakley sees a positive change in Student Life, saying, “The Mini Grand Prix is a college tradition that has proudly been run by and for stu-dents.”

Oakley added he strongly sup-ports student activities that foster college pride and fully supports the participation of students in the running of the race.

Jeri Carter, the former head of PCC Student Life and long-time advocate of the Mini Grand Prix, praised the decision to include students as she says it’s vital to leadership training.

“In my opinion, the role of the Student Life staff is to teach lead-ership. Our main job is to teach students to put on an event.”

By Eliza de la FlorCopy Editor

After enduring construction and obstructions, students at the LAC can enjoy the Front Quad, but the landscape view includes the sawed-off stumps of recently planted palm trees that several sources described as “defective.”

The trees were planted near the beginning of last Spring’s semester. Several were noticed to be doing poorly soon after.

Some students are enjoying the Front Quad despite knowing that new trees signify more con-struction this semester.

Ashley Gies, said, “I like how it looks, it’s awesome. Yeah, the dead trees bring the

look down. It looks a little worse with those. But when those are gone, I know it’s go-ing to look great.”

Other students expressed some frustrations with the proj-ect.

Daniel Castle, said, “They just put these trees up last se-mester, and this looks terrible. They did all this work and now they’re going to do it again. I think it’s pretty terrible and when it comes to the grass qual-ity, I give them a ‘D’ for effort.”

Mark Taylor, director of public affairs, said, “The origi-nal palms were planted Jan. 22 and Feb. 1. They are under war-ranty. We are replacing a total of 20 palms during the month of October. All of the costs of re-

placing the trees will be covered by insurance so no additional bond or district funds will be required.”

The contract was initially handled by CS Legacy con-struction company. Adrian Vargas, purchasing agent, said he believed “irrigation issues” occurred and the trees were not being properly watered.

Irrigation issues were con-firmed by John Viera, project estimator at Park West Land-scape, the company now han-dling the contract.

“At each tree location, an additional irrigation head is be-ing added. The same species, phoenix canariensis, will be replacing the removed trees,” Viera said.

By Cesar HernandezStaff Writer

Volunteers from LBCC and around the world will gather Sat-urday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon to clean up beaches.

Heal the Bay has made coastal cleanup day its mission, to gather people from all places and clean up beaches, kayak sites and inland locations.

Shuntece Laurant, 21, a criminol-ogy major, said, “Coastal clean-up day is an important day. Each person can make a difference in picking up a few pieces of trash.”

As the 29th national coastal cleanup day, “The largest vol-unteer day on the planet” gets closer, Heal the Bay, Los Ange-les County and the LBCC Viking volunteer program are taking the lead role to clean up 50 areas.

In last year’s coastal cleanup day, 63,000 people volunteered to clean 50 to 60 sites. Teila Robert-son, Student life coordinator, de-scribes the initial feeling she got

seeing the beaches that needed to be cleaned: “It’s unfortunate when you see that beaches are not clean. Coming from the islands, where the beach is like your sec-ond home, coming back and see that the beaches are not as cared for is a sad view.”

In all, 73,000 pounds of trash and 144 pounds of waste were removed from beaches last year. Marissa Maggio, coastal cleanup day coordinator, said, “We hope to break last year’s goal, but we have to remember it’s all about saving the earth and having fun with it.” Many students describe

the event as re-warding and chal-lenging, as Mag-gio, said, “Our goal

is to have as many people possi-ble come in and volunteer in this event where everyone makes a difference.”

Maggio mentioned the sense of gratitude that is felt once the task has been completed. “Volun-teers leave with a sense of accom-plishment that their help was put to a great cause. Volunteers leave with a look of joy on their face knowing that they have helped their home.”

Students may contact Maggio at (310)451-1500 or [email protected] for more info.

“Volunteers leave with a sense of joy on their face knowing they cleaned up their home.”

-Marissa MaggioCoastal clean-up day coordinator

Students and employees team up with Heal the Bay for day of service.

How it happened:uConnie Sears, Rosio Becerra and Anita Gibbins propose to fund 360 staff hours out of their pockets.

uGreater student involve-ment in the process, planning and coordination of the Mini Grand Prix.

uStudent Life doesn’t anticipate the need for additional funding if students get involved.

uFunding hypothetically could be pulled in the future if students fail to participate in the planning.

The faces of LBCC photo essay exclusively online.lbccviking.com

caleb ellis/vikingJUST A LITTLE OFF THE TOP: Leanne Whitehouse, 18, a theatre major, checks her phone next to one of the 20 palms trees scheduled to be replaced in October.

Arieel AlcArAz/VikingSarah Chesher, 19, an English major, relaxes in her own hammock at the LAC between the Fish Bowl and Building F on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Chesher was reading “Necessary Shakespeare” by David Bev-ington for a class. The temperature was in the 80s.

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Clark, Kellogg not targeted by students.By Elizabeth CherutoNews Editor

Only LBCC Trustees Doug Otto and Roberto Uranga are fac-ing a recall movement, not Trust-ees Tom Clark and Jeff Kellogg.

Los Angeles County elec-tion officials confirmed the recall

Tuesday, Sept. 16.Former Student Trustee Ja-

son Troia and co-organizer Da-vid Root, 48, an auto body major, launched the recall in April.

Root confirmed the recall process is still underway and said they are working on the paper work to meet all the requirements.

The recall was launched af-ter trustees voted to eliminate 11 trade programs in January.

The recall has been hampered

by paper work errors.In May Troia led hundreds of

students in a protest in support of the recall. There have been sever-al student protests supporting the recall effort.

Jeffrey Kellogg and Thomas Clark had previously been linked to the recall. Kellogg and Clark voted with Otto and Uranga to support a proposal by the LBCC administration and the Board to eliminate the trade programs.

By Leonard KelleyStaff Writer

The cost of Summer and Win-ter units may rise due to the ap-proval of Assembly Bill 955.

The bill that would raise fees from $46 to $200 per unit for the special sessions starting this Winter passed in the Assembly on Sept. 10 and in the Senate on Sept. 9 .

LBCC Civic Engagement Club President Jessica Bracho, a sociology major, said, “We are gathering students, teachers and community members to help us kill AB 955.”

“We hope that Gov. Jerry Brown will take our many voices in opposition to AB 955 into con-sideration and veto this bill.”

The bill is in Brown’s office, but he has not announced if he will sign it.

Meanwhile, LBCC’s student Cabinet planned to meet in spe-cial session Wednesday, Sept. 18, to debate whether to oppose or support the bill

LBCC President Eloy Oakley stated in the Long Beach Register, “State budget cuts have left Com-munity Colleges with no alter-natives other than to reduce the number of class offerings avail-able to students.

“More than 500,000 students have been affected statewide.

“Signing of AB 955 gives

low-income, veterans and waitlist students the ability to enroll for Summer and Winter classes” at a higher price.

According to a March 2013 report by the Public Policy In-stitute of California, the number of courses offered at Community Colleges has declined by 21 per-cent since 2008, with almost 60 percent of the drop coming from reduced Summer term classes.

Cedric Anderson, 19, an an-thropology major, said, “The rea-son I am fighting as hard as I am against this bill is because no stu-dent had any say in a matter that affects them directly.

“I have hope that everyone will connect to veto this bill. ”

Valentino Calderon said, “I know a lot of students need inter-session classes, because most of the students are full-time workers or parents.

“Community Colleges are key in providing California residents with educational and professional goals.”

Stephanie Deschams, 24, a nursing and psychology major, said, “Our voices are not being heard. The next step is to veto the bill.

“We have created an online petition to veto AB 955 and I urge students to visit our website and sign the petition. The link is [email protected].”

“There will be no exceptions for late submissions.”

-Lorraine BlouinHead of counseling department

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Grad deadline includes 60-unit requirement By Madison SalterStaff Writer

Students applying for Fall 2013 graduation must submit their applications by Friday, Sept. 27 by noon.

Applications for certificates and degrees may be found in the Admissions and Records office at the LAC in A1075 or at the PCC in MD135. Office hours are Mon-day through Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Forms are also available online. Students need 60 degree-ap-p l i c a b l e units to be eligible to graduate.

Courses numbered 1-99 are all applicable for graduation and transfer. Courses numbered 100-599 are eligible for graduation only. For example, English 801 would not be applicable, but En-glish 1 would be.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for all graduat-ing students.

Therese Rizarri, 19, a bio-chemistry and molecular biology major, said, “I’m getting my asso-ciate’s degree in mathematics. I’ve been pretty lucky and gotten into all the classes that I need.

I set goals for myself every se-mester and have been able to ac-complish them.”

After graduation, Rizarri plans to transfer to U.C. Irvine. She said she hopes to become a surgeon.

Not all LBCC students are able to get their required cours-es. Analiz Ramirez, 23, a nursing major, said, “It’s so hard to get into the classes that I need for the RN program. It’s very stressful because I make up my mind on one class and if I’m not able to get the one I need I have to think of something else to take.”

Lorraine Blouin, head of the counseling department, said stu-dents need to know which general education plan to follow. She also said students need to stay aware

of the plans because it makes a difference in what c o u r s e s they take.

Regarding graduation dead-lines, Blouin said, “There will be no exceptions for late submis-sions.”

Students may contact a coun-selor for curriculum guidelines regarding certificates and degrees. Counseling offices are open Mon-day through Friday.

Students may make appoint-ments by phone at (562) 938-4560 for the LAC and (562) 938-3920 for the PCC or online. Guidelines are offered at lbcc.edu/Articula-tion/guides.cfm.

For more information stu-dents may visit the LAC and the PCC Admissions and Records offices.

The offices may also be reached by phone, at (562) 938-4136 for the LAC and (562) 938-3944 for the PCC.

By Robert FullingimStaff Writer

Although he transferred to U.C. Berkeley at the end of the 2013 Spring semester, former Stu-dent Trustee Jason Troia is still making his presence felt at LBCC.

Troia said he has filed a com-plaint with the LBCC Board of Trustees on behalf of the ASB board of Executive Board in what Trustee Jeff Kellogg said “is a doc-ument so convoluted with allega-tions that we aren’t sure of what direction we want to take right now.”

LBCC has 30 days to respond to the complaints and officials are not commenting on what specif-ically the document says. Mark Taylor, the LBCC director of Col-lege Advancement, Public Affairs and Governmental Relations, has

released a statement saying, “The document pertains to pending lit-igation and will not be disclosed. While the district believes the claims contained in the document are without merit, the district has been advised not to comment fur-ther.”

Whatever the position tak-en by the board, Troia said, “The complaint was filed on behalf of the previous ASB Executive Board against the LBCC Board of Trustees and the current ASB Executive Board is aware of the complaint. The LBCC Board of Trustees has 30 days to dispute the charges or not, which implies they agree with the allegations.”

Troia said after the district responds to the complaint, every-thing will then be moved to Supe-rior Court.

Mystery writers shock audience with novel series. By Katie CortezStaff Writer

Students and teachers filled every seat in P104 on the LAC at the LBCC Foundation and Li-brary and Learning Resources Associates mystery and thriller book signing and Q&A on Friday, Sept. 13.

Students and teachers listened in suspense as mystery and thrill-er authors Tammy Kaehler and Darrell James spoke about writ-ing future novels and answered

questions about the publication process.

James said, “I’m excited to talk to the students and answer their questions.”

The authors certainly did an-swer questions about publication and the trials they went through to see their stories in print. James said that “Nazareth Child,” his first book, was rejected 67 times before going to print and even-tually winning best new book of 2011.

Chelsea Smith, 21, a creative writing major, said, “It was nice to know that even published authors who know what they’re doing, struggle to get published at first.”

Creative writing majors Molly Radtke, 19, and Cara Hemsath,

22, haunt the events every se-mester to learn more about the publishing industry. Even with the superstitious event date, the students didn’t hesitate to attend the event. Radtke said, “Friday the 13th is just all in people’s heads.”Hemsath said, “We come here for the authors’ commen-tary.” Once a semester, the Foun-dation and Library and Learning Resources Associates collaborate to bring authors to campus to raise funds for the Library and Learning Resources Center.

All revenue brought in from sales is being used to help support school programs such as scholar-ships, campus beautification, the library and athletics.

Arieel AlcArAz/Viking THRILLING: Darell James, far right, and Tammy Kaehler, sign a book for John Tobbe, left, during their visit and talk at LBCC on Friday, Sept 13.


College Advancement & Eco-nomic Development Truck Driv-er and LBCC, in cooperation with the State, the Harbor Trucking Association and its employer membership, has developed a

professional training program to educate, certify and license stu-dents for employment as short-haul Class A commercial truck drivers with clearance to operate the local port complexes.

More information is available at contact workforce develop-ment office at (562) 938-3064 or [email protected].

By Katie CortezStaff Writer

Despite the many automotive classes that were cut last semes-ter, the advanced transportation technology program at LBCC is still serving students.

The program focuses on alternative fuels and the state-of- the-art computer systems that go along with it. No prerequisite courses are needed for the classes, but students with an automotive background are preferred.

Jamon Dixie, 42, a mechanical engineering major, said students interested in automotive or better energy sources are encouraged to enroll.

Program coordinator, Cal Macy, has been teaching courses in alternative fuels since 1992.

The courses are designed to teach students about a variety of fuel options like compressed nat-

ural gas, fuel cells, propane, lique-fied natural gas, vegetable oil and hybrid vehicles.

Fuel-celled vehicles are not expected to hit the market until 2015, however.

Macy said some of the first fuel cells were sent to LBCC’s

ATT center four years ago for stu-dents to study.

Opportunities like the fuel cells enable students to learn more about the field of advanced transportation technology, so when they are ready to work, they will already have more knowledge than others.

Macy said, “This way, the trainers are learning from the trainees.”

Apart from teaching automo-tive students about alternative fuels, “80 percent of the people trained” in the field in California are either trained at LBCC or re-quest Macy and his department to visit their facilities to train their workers.

“If a dealer wants to put a liquefied natural gas truck on the lot for sale, they have to be trained here at LBCC,” Macy said.

Due to the amount of students and auto mechan-

ic workers in training, a grant from the California Energy Com-mission has been awarded to the advanced transportation technol-ogy program to continue using the most advanced technology.

Students may still register for the late-start course, heavy duty alternative fuels on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 12:30-3:40 p.m., beginning Oct. 21.


Alternative energy leads to future

Psychological counseling helps students on campus

By John BroadwayStaff Writer

LBCC students who are hard of hearing have something to rejoice over because the school, as well as every other college in America, is required to have closed captioning available for all auditory learning materials including VHS, DVD, Internet videos and all other learning ma-terials.

Jesus Gonzales, 22, a com-munications major, is hard of hearing and said he is happy about the mandate. He said “I’m glad that there are strides being made to accommodate students like myself. I don’t like making it widely known that I have trouble hearing, so if all the videos have captions, that not only helps me with my learning, but it saves me the embarrassment of letting the whole class know that I have a

slight disability.” The mandate has been in ef-

fect since 2001 when the Amer-icans with Disabilities Act was passed. The law requires that all schools must accommodate students who have any type of disability that may hinder their learning, leading to every college using a disabled students services program.

Eric Borin, director of cate-gorical and special programs, said transcription and captioning of a video would cost between $2-3 per minute. Transcribing a one hour instructional video with closed captioning would cost be-tween $120-180.

Borin said the instructors do have the option to “get ahead of the curve and pay for the caption-ing and transcription” but having the teachers pay for it is definitely not the popular decision.

Francisco Orozco, 22, a com-

munications major, said, “This law has been in place for 12 years, so regardless of the costs the city of Long Beach needs to find a way to get this done because the col-lege owes it to the students with disabilities.

“The college should pay for it because it’s their responsibility to make sure students’ needs are being met,” said Lynne Misajon, department head of Communica-tion Studies and Sign Language. She believes the financial respon-sibility should be left up to the college.

Some videos are available now that are captioned, but not all of them. Borin said, “LBCC teachers are not facing any penalties if they do not comply with the mandate.” So once the decision is made as to who the financial responsibility is left up to, then more progress can be made.

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By Cesar HernandezStaff Writer

The LBCC student health service provides psychological help for students at LAC in the E Building and PCC EE 102 Mon-day through Friday. Hours may vary.

Anita Gibbins, director of student health services, de-scribed what is offered: “We provide a mental health service for anything that interferes with academic success. Stress, mild depression, anxiety and marriage and relationship services.”

The health services has five people with master’s degrees as interns. Each campus offers help with academics, marriage and re-lationship problems. Selamawit Habte, an intern, said, “We pro-vide help on campus. Outside of campus, we try to be resourceful as possible in anything a student may need help in life.”

Gibbins said, “We want our

students to find ways to handle any stressor that is in their way and identify what is causing that and how to overcome that stress-or.”

Gibbins also mentioned she would like students to be in-formed about mental illnesses and know help is available con-sidering the attention mental illness has received in recent shooting events.

“We want people to realize mental illness is treatable. We can help the brain chemistry bal-ance. We can increase the help for these students.”

In one year, 300 students have requested help with academic and personal stress. Gibbins said, “Brief solutions focus therapy is where we help students achieve their goals and provide that extra push they may need to accom-plish their goal.”

People may contact Gibbins at (562) 938-3986 or [email protected]

gaBBy gentile/VikingOLD IS NEW: Cal Macy, right , a teacher in the advanced trans-portation technology program looks into the engine of the F150 truck with his students on Sept. 4.

Deaf students praise video captions

“This way, the trainers are learning from the trainees.”

-Cal MacyTransportation Technology teacher

Double stars, globular clusters, Saturn and Venus also visible through telescopes.

Caleb ellis/VikingTWINKLE, TWINKLE: Tim Ross, 19, an international business major, left, being shown how to adjust the telescope in order to focus it on the moon by Heven Renteria, right, an outreach coordinator from the Los Angeles Astronomy Society. “This is really cool, I might change my major, “ Ross said.

“You get to learn about the galaxy.”

-Ean BrownSociology major

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Moon shines on astronomy star party

By Eliza De La Flor Copy Editor

The LAC’s Front Quad was filled with telescopes, students and stargazers during the semes-ter’s first star party on Sept. 11 from 7-10 p.m.

The star party was hosted by the LAC’s astronomy class in conjunction with the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. Star parties are offered every semester and are open to the public.

Ean Brown, 22, a sociology major and student in the astrono-my class, shared what he enjoyed about both the class and the star party. He said, “You get to learn about the galaxy and look at really breathtaking, amazing things in a unique way. I know it’s the first time for many people in the class to view things through a tele-scope.”

The moon was the “star” of the party and was the view through many of the telescopes. Saturn and Venus were also visible.

Hannah Brown, 21, a business major, is also in the astronomy class and helped set up telescopes for the event. At 7:30 p.m., she said, “We’re looking at the moon, Saturn and Venus. But later, we may be able to see double stars, and globular clusters, which are many stars in a small area. Cur-rently my favorite thing to look at is the moon, because it’s super-de-tailed.”


The third annual Internation-al Radio Day will be simulcast on both of LBCC’S radio stations, KLBC and KCTY, on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Jose Barrales, 25, a radio com-munications major, said, “Inter-national College Radio Day is a celebration of college students illuminating the cultural signif-icance of student run radio with no restrictions or programming control.”

Last year, 585 college radio stations in 29 countries partici-

pated in College Radio Day, ac-cording to collegeradioday.com.

Pat Graham, alumni of the LBCC radio and television pro-gram, said more than 700 colleges are expected to participate this year, u-streaming live with local bands to celebrate.

Stefani Lang, DJ for KCTY FM, said, “At this moment, get-ting into the station is the most difficult part. I love just ranting and doing silly things on air. I love getting away from the drama of my friends so I can clear my head for a while. I dislike how some people are so egotistical how their show or station is the greatest.”

LBCC radio station teacher

Kenneth Borgers, said, “College radio breaks new music, import-ant new artists, new songs, and whole new musical genres receive their first exposure on the col-lege radio airwaves. We are the most important secondary music source in America,” Borgers said.

“LBCC has a near-40-year commitment to college radio, the only college in America with two full-time Internet radio stations managed and staffed entirely by students.”

Listeners may experience Col-lege Radio Day by visiting klbc.org, kcty.org or soundcloud.com/collegeradioday to connect to ra-dio stations around the world.

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With more than 500 veterans registered for classes this Fall, the new veterans services office provides a larger area for veterans seeking assistance, six computers, a printer and copy machine and a meeting place for the Veterans Club. The office is open Mon-day-Thursday in E08L at the LAC from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., with

Veterans Club meetings every Thursday at noon. Hilton Murray, 57, a business management major, said, “I was helped with my educational plan and veteran benefits. The veter-ans assistance office has been a relief place for me.” Joseph Whitelaw, 46, a drug and alcohol counseling major, said, “The veterans assistance program helped me with my LBCC Higher One student debit card for direct deposits of grant

money, streamlined financial aid and helped me stay calm because I was nervous starting school again. They helped me pick my classes and raised my awareness of courses I needed to graduate. I really received some organized help, coffee and a cookie.” More information about vet-erans services may be found by visiting va.lbcc.edu or by phone at (562) 938-4162 at the LAC and (562) 938-3929 the PCC.

Larger office serves veterans

Recently retired LBCC as-tronomy professor and former star party coordinator Mike Mac-Callum said he was happy to help organize the current star party. M a c C a l l u m taught astron-omy at LBCC for 36 years. When talking about the view-ing conditions, MacCallum said, “We’ve got a nice sky. It’s kind of bright in the Front Quad. It’s too bad we can’t turn some of the lights down, but, we’ve got a nice sky.”

Heven Renteria, an outreach coordinator with the Society, vol-

unteered at a star party in Veter-ans Stadium last year. Renteria agreed with MacCallum’s senti-ments on the Front Quad location having pros and cons. He said,

“It’s not as dark here as it was over there, but you get more people coming by.”

Telescopes for the party were provided by LBCC and volun-teers from the Society. Three of the societies telescopes were handmade, including one built by volunteer Bob Alborzian while he was attending U.C. Berkeley in 1968.

Tim Ross, 19, an international business major, is enrolled in the class and said he is considering changing his major to astronomy. “Tonight, for the first time, I saw Saturn and I could see the rings.”

Kent Schwitkis, astronomy professor and star party coordi-nator, discussed the purpose of the star parties. Schwitkis said, “Part of what I want students to learn is getting the telescopes set up and directed at an object. Then it’s about sharing with the public and getting excited about all of it. This is a chance to look at the moon and see what Galileo saw, the craters and the mountains. It’s very different than just a picture.”

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in social work, has already taken a class in the fitness center and she said, “I like d a n c e a e r o -bics, the t e a c h e r takes his time at first with us and then picks up the speed later, it’s really fun.”

Shannon Odoms, 40, a culi-

nary arts major, is enrolled in the lower impact-cardio at the center

said, “More people just got permis-sion num-bers so it’s going to be more crowd-

ed.” Bridgette Richard, fitness

teacher said, “LBCC students can

now major in kinesiology right here at LBCC.”

Richard also went on to say, “There is some confusion. We have never operated as an open fitness center for anybody just to come in, you’ve always had to en-roll in a class.

For more information, people can visit lbcc.edu/kinesiology.

LBCC students can now major in Kinesiology right here at LBCC.

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PCC puts in $100,000 worth of work-out equipment.By Gabby GentileCo-CityStyle Editorand Madison SalterStaff Writer

A two-year wait for the PCC fitness center came to an end Sept. 10 when LBCC President Eloy Oakley cut the ceremonial ribbon to commemorate the opening.

The two main buildings that make up the kinesiology and fit-ness center was a $6.15 million project funded through Bond Measure E. With $100,000 worth of new equipment, the new facil-ities include treadmills, ellipticals and weights.

There is also a new machine to the fitness world called the Carv-er which is a lateral exercise ma-chine which targets inner thighs, outer thighs hamstrings, hips and lower back.

LBCC is only the third estab-lishment in California to own the new exercise machine.

The CC building was Ham-ilton Junior High’s cafeteria in 1935. Now it is the 7,000-square-foot fitness center that features locker rooms, brand new cardio equipment, a lecture room and a workout class room.

Priscilla Leal, 20, majoring

Fitness center opens doors

DaviD StephenS/viking TOO FIT TO QUIT: Cousins Jerry Donis, right, and Daniel Donis challenge each other on the new treadmills, part of the newly built fitness center at PCC.

By Tanai SpencerStaff Writer

The No. 11 ranked Vikings men’s soccer team started the sea-son defeating no. 5 ranked Taft 2-1 Friday, Aug. 30. In the Vikings first home game, Friday, Sept. 6, the team defeated Hancock 1-0.

Erik Carbajal, 18, defensive midfield, said “I look forward to improving my skills as a player. I also hope to win the South Coast Conference Championship. We have the skills and potential to go undefeated and win the South Coast Conference and the state championship.”

This year’s team only has three sophmore starters. Goalkeeper A.J. Rocha, Luis Anguiano and Jose Torres are responsible for using their veteran experience to lead the Vikings.

Coach Cameron Beaulac said, “This year’s group is already a motivated group. The biggest thing was to get them to know that they aren’t in high school anymore.”

Beaulac, also a History teach-er at Poly High School said, “We would love to end our season against a northern California team.”

Vikes set goal for state

Freshman woman leads all Vikings with a time of 23:12. By John BroadwayStaff Writer

LBCC’s men’s and women’s cross country teams participated in the So Cal Champions Pre-view Match in Valencia against 29 other teams from Southern California on Friday, Sept. 13.

In the 4 - m i l e race, the men’s team finished in 29th place among 30 teams. The women’s team finished 26 overall in the 5-k race.

Sophomore Jerry Toliver led the Viking men’s team with a time of 24:18 and freshman Destinie Hernandez, led the women with a time of 23:12.

The runners body language showed signs of disappointment in regards to their overall team performance. Some runners said they remain optimistic despite losing their first few races.

Sophomore Elias Galvan said, “We didn’t do as great as we

thought we would, but we have three weeks to improve before our next meet so we should be good.”

Freshman Edgar Chacon said, “We need to improve our team-work, train more effectively and try to be more consistent. Also some of our guys are injured so we will be better as a team once they get back.”

Last year’s state champions, American River College, won the meet with an overall score of 19 points over the field. The Vikings

meanwhile were well b e h i n d with an o v e r a l l score of 781.

T h e next match is the San Diego Invi-tational on Friday Oct. 4 at noon at the Mission Bay Park in San Diego.

The Vikings plan to use the next few weeks before their next race to improve their fitness and overall performance in the 4-mile and 5-k races.

Men’s coach Julio Jimenez said, “Friday’s performance didn’t really show what type of fitness we have. As the season continues we will continue to get more fit. The season will only get better for us from here.”

“We need to improve our team-work, train more effectively and try to be more consistent.”

-Edgar ChaconCross country runner

HIT THE FLOOR

SPORTS 7September 19, 2013

First-half problems spell two losses in first two games.By William Martin Video Editor

LBCC football fell to a record of 0-2 after facing two ranked op-ponents, Fullerton and Ventura, to kick off their 2014 season.

Amid the losing streak that is now extended to 13 straight con-tinuing from last year’s winless season, the Vikings have a ris-ing star in freshman quarterback Kenny Potter (San Pedro HS).

Potter came into the season as the third string quarterback, however, his strong performance late in the game against Fullerton won the nod as the number one quarterback coming into Ventura.

Potter was named the SCFA Central Conference Offensive Player of the Week after his six touchdown outing against Ven-tura.

He completed 20 of 39 pass-es for 320 yards and four touch-downs through the air. Potter ran 55 yards on the ground, hammer-ing in two goal line quarterback sneaks for touchdowns.

Through two games Potter has completed 25 of 45 attempts for 416 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions. Accumulat-ing three touchdowns on just 24 carries, Potter proved he is a duel threat because his speed and pow-erful running in the red-zone.

LBCC lost their season open-er against the Fullerton Hornets at Veteran Stadium, Sept. 7, with a final of 41-21. The game was a tale of two halves. The first half was dominated by the hard hitting Hornets. Fullerton jumped to a controlling 28-0 lead to trump the high hopes of new coach Brett Peabody in his debut.

During the second half against Fullerton, the Vikings defense

QB Potter plants high hopes Game stats

Bakr alduhaim/VikingALMOST: Vikings quarterback Kenny Potter gets the ball to the 2-yard line and sets up the next touchdown in the 4th quarter against Fullerton.

Sept. 14 Pirates vs. LBCC

Score by quarter 1 2 3 4 Final V 0 14 14 14 42 LB 9 21 14 0 44

Scoring Summary

First QuarterV_Team safety, 14:45.V_Stedfelt 4 pass from Odeman.(Kircher kick), 11:07, 3:32.

Second Quarter

LB_Potter 1 run (Mengel kick) 2:22, 14:44.LB_Hampton 36 pass from Pot-ter. (Mengel kick) 2:23, 09:06.V_Mcdaniel 6 pass from Ode-man. (Kircher kick), 0:44, 00:33. Third QuarterV_Mcdaniel 12 pass from Ode-man. (Kircher kick), 3:54, 10:55.LB_Parr 30 from Potter (Mengel kick), 0:07, 09:13LB_Potter 2 run. (Mengel kick), 2:06, 01:30. Fourth QuarterLB_Panteau 10 pass from Potter (Potter kick failed), 2:11, 08:45.LB_Granch 42 pass from Potter.

(Mengel 2 pt), 1:24, 05:06.

Football schedule

Sept. 7 vs. Fullerton 41-21,lossSept. 14 @ Ventura 44-42,lossSept. 21 @ OCC 6 p.m.Sept. 28 vs. El Camino 6 p.m.Oct. 5 @ Riverside 1 p.m.Oct. 12 vs. Santa Ana 6 p.m.Oct. 26 @ Harbor 6 p.m.Nov. 2 vs. Mt SAC 6 p.m.Nov. 9 @ Citrus 1 p.m.Nov. 16 vs. Desert 6 p.m.

Women’s soccer team streaks to 3 victories Pair of shutouts lead Vikings.By Morgan MayfieldCo-Sports Editor

With four wins in its first five games, the LBCC women’s soccer team has posted two shutouts.

The Vikes will visit Moorpark on Friday, Sept. 20, host East Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and travel to Los Angeles Harbor on Friday, Oct. 4.

The team’s first game resulted in a 2-1 victory over Cuyamaca from Central California during the Ventura tournament. Rocio Hernandez assisted teammate Lil-lian Montano for the game-win-ning goal at the 75th minute of the game. 1.

In the 58th minute, freshman Arlene Hernandez put the Vi-kings on the board with her unas-sisted goal. By defeating Cuyama-ca, the Vikes advanced to play San

Francisco and lost, 3-1.The Vikings defeated visiting

Santa Monica, 2-0, on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The first half of the game was a scoreless tie. LBCC had nu-merous chances to score on Santa Monica during the first half.

In the 65th minute, Hernan-dez’s shot hit the top of the post on the right side. Teammate Hannah Hermannson’s shot in the 65th minute on a one-on-on break-away flew just over the crossbar.

Vikings’ freshman Yasmyn Andrade and sophomore Cynthia Rico scored in the second half.

LBCC freshman goalkeeper Karen Nuno made one save in the goal to record the shutout.

On Friday, Sept. 13, the Vikes shut out Sequoias, 3-0, and Tues-day, Sept. 17, LBCC thrashed host Victor Valley.

LBCC has won six state cham-pionships and last season received the final seed in the Southern Cal-ifornia Regional playoffs.

d.a PhilliPs/VikingFreshman outside hitter Daniela Sanchez hits the floor in an attempt for the ball. The No. 25-ranked Vikings dropped three straight sets, 25-21, 26-24, 25-21, to the No. 23 College of the Canyons Cou-gars on Friday, Sept. 13. The Vikes are 2-3 following the loss to Canyon. The Vikings will travel south for the Grossmont/San Diego Invitational starting Friday, Sept. 20. LBCC opens conference play against the eighth ranked El Camino Warriors Friday, Oct. 4 in the Viking’s gym.

stepped up and held the Hor-nets to just 13 points in the third quarter and shut them out in the fourth quarter.

The Vikes’ offense was slug-gish moving the ball in the new hurry up offense implemented by Coach Peabody until Potter was put under center late in the game. Potter connected with wide re-ceiver Josiah Blandin for a 14-yard touchdown to cap off a ten play 76-yard-drive.

The chemistry between Blan-din and Potter has been on display throughout the first games of the season. Blandin’s 13 receptions leads the team and is averaging 107 yards per game.

After a late forth quarter in-terception from freshman defen-sive back, Terance Harvey, Potter

put the team on his back driving 30-yards in 3 plays, scoring on a 2 yard run with 1:28 remaining, topping it off with a 2 point con-version.

Sept. 14, the Vikes lost 44-42 on the road against sixth ranked Ventura College. The Vikes had another slow beginning and start-ed off with a costly safety 15 sec-onds into the game.

Potter scampered in a 1-yard touchdown to put the Vikes on the board with 14:44 left in the first half. It was a good ending to the 10-play 85-yard drive that was executed in 2 minutes and 22 sec-onds of game play.

Penalties plagued the Vi-kings against Ventura. They were flagged 14 times in the game and forfeited 158 yards to the costly

mental errors. A late field goal block by Ven-

tura doused the Vikings hope of a come from behind upset with less than 20 seconds remaining in the game.

The Vikings will look to put an end to their losing streak, Sept. 21, when they go on the road to face Orange Coast College in a non-conference game.

The next game will be away at Orange Coast at 6 p.m., then the team will visit El Camino for a game at 6 p.m.

The LBCC Homecoming game will be played on Saturday, Nov. 16. The theme of Homecom-ing has not been decided.

Students interested in joining the Homecoming committee are encouraged to contact the ASB.


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Transfer hopefuls seek answers before deadlineBy David StephensCo-Opinion Editor

The CSU and U.C. systems are preparing to process applications for Fall 2014 transfer students and to send out acceptance letters to Spring transfer students.

Students who will complete transfer requirements by the end of the Spring 2014 semester may apply to the CSU system Oct. 1-31. Students who wish to apply to a U.C. may begin the applica-tion process on Oct. 1 with the submission period being Nov. 1-30.

Sayra Saucedo Galvan, 21, a communications major, discussed the application process when she applied to Cal States Long Beach and Dominguez Hills in August. “The applications themselves were not too complicated, but there were points I had issues

with, which I had to figure out on my own.”

However, finding the answers isn’t always easy. Addie Castro, 22, a dietetics major, said, “I do not feel very well-informed, since it is incredibly difficult to actually get an appointment with the coun-selors at school. When you finally do, they want you in and out in a fast-paced manner.”

Information is found on the LBCC website lbcc.edu for trans-fer students and many universi-ties offer transfer information as well. However, even counselors have difficulty deciphering the requirements. Castro said, “I had to take an extra speech and com-puter course because my coun-selor said I would need them to transfer, only to find from anoth-er counselor that I actually don’t need them.”

Vannessa Villavicencio, 28,

a social sciences major, said, “Transferring can be hard, espe-cially if you take time off. I took a year off, so my general education requirements changed.”

If students are not enrolled at least part-time during all semes-ters within an academic year, they lose what is known as their “cata-logue year.” Catalogue years dic-tate which general education plan students follow. For example, if a student enrolled in 2008 but took 2009 off, when that student returns in 2010, their education plan must follow the 2010 out-lines. In some cases, classes taken to fulfill certain past requirements may not meet current require-ments.

Counselors suggest checking in regularly, attending workshops hosted by the Transfer Center, and checking regularly for addi-tional application requirements.

More than 700 scholarships ready, including one for $7,000By Leonard KelleyStaff Writer

The LAC scholarship office of-fers over 700 scholarships annual-ly to eligible students.

Brianna Mangandi, 17, a psy-chology major, said, “I am sur-prised there are that many schol-arships offered.”

The LAC scholarship office is now located in office A1001. The LBCC catalog states, “Our schol-

arship program is one of the larg-est of all Community Colleges in California. Students are required to only fill out one application and the scholarship committee will match you with the appropri-ate scholarship, if you are eligible.”

The office provides awareness for students committed to finding out their eligibility status.

Ethan Asaad, 25, a psycholo-gy and theater major, said, “I have applied for a few scholarships.

Everyone is eligible for one or an-other.”

Applications for 2014-2015 are due Friday, Dec. 6, 2013.

Scholarships offered at LBCC are updated every day as they be-come available at the College Re-source Network, which offers stu-dents a free database listing more than $500 million in scholarships.

Rontasia Beverett, 16, a crim-inal law major said, “I absolutely would accept a scholarship. I was

not aware of availability.” Andri Marsh, 36, a parenting

therapy major, said, “I believe I would be eligible for a scholar-ship, as I am looking for a job and financially underprivileged.”

A wide variety of diverse scholarships can be found. An uncompetitive Mellon University Bagpipe Scholarship offers $7,000 yearly to bagpipe major students. The National Potato Council awards $5,000 in annual scholar-

ship to a graduate student pursu-ing agribusiness, which works to enhance the potato industry.

Keyona Wandix, 24, a so-ciology major, said, “There is no awareness of scholarship. Know-ing would really be a valuable re-source to further my education.”

Students can view scholar-ships online at lbcc.edu or vis-it the scholarship office Mon-day-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-noon.

D.A. PhilliPs/VikingComedian and LBCC business major La Don gives students and teachers something to laugh about at the first open mic night presented by the Young Poets Society club on Friday, Sept. 13. The next open mic night is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11, in P104.

POETS TAKE STAGE

Development Of Afro-AmericanProfessionals meetingsTuesdays, from 4-5 p.m.In D352, more Information (310) 200-2282

Sept. 21California coastal clean-upMother’s Beach-Appian Way under 2nd St. bridge, Long Beach, 90802 9 a.m.-noon contact: [email protected] Sunday, Sept. 22Artist’s opening reception 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Monday, Sept.23PCC transfer fair 10 a.m.-1 p.m. EE Building

Tuesday, Sept. 24Wednesday, Sept. 25American Red Cross blood drive 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Nordic Lounge Sign up online at Redcrossblood.org

Sponsor code: LBCCCAll participants will receivetwo complimentary VIP tickets to the Laugh Factory, one complimentary ticket for the San Diego Padres, a cou-pon for a free haircut at Sport Clips and a chance to buy one USC ticket and get one free.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, Kinesiology Club presentsMark Neal invitational men and women 3-on-3 basketball tournament at from 6-9 p.m. in the Hall of Champions.

Wednesday, Sept. 26Hispanic Heritage Celebra-tion TBA

Scholarship ApplicationsWill be available at lbcc.schol-arship deadline is Friday, Dec. 6.

Tuesday, Oct. 1Flex Day, no classes

Wednesday Oct. 2LBCC psychological services15 -minute workshopsPCC campus Student Union and LAC Building E

Wednesday, Oct. 910:15 -10:55 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 11Veterans Day, no classes

CALENDAR 9September 19, 2013LIBRARY HOURS

IMPORTANT DATES

SPORTS

COMPUTER CENTERCOUNSELING

PCC Building LLMonday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.Friday: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Sunday: closed

LAC- Building LMonday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.Friday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday: closed

EOPS and CARE Phone LAC (562) 938-4273PCC (562) 938-3097

Friday, Sept. 27 Apply for Fall 2013graduation applications due by noon.

Friday, Oct. 11The Marian SimsBaughn, center For Literary ArtsOpen mic nights 7-9 p.m. Sign up at 6:45 p.m. in P104

Tuesday, Sept. 24Men’s soccer4 p.m.Irvine Valley at LBCC

Wednesday, Sept. 25Men’s water polo3 p.m. Pasadena at LBCC

Wednesday, Sept. 25Women’s water polo 4:15 p.m. Pasadena at LBCC Saturday, Sept. 28 Football 6 p.m. El Camino at LBCC

Tuesday, Oct. 1 Woman’s soccer 4 p.m.East Los Angels at LBCC

Friday, Oct. 4 Men’s soccer 4 p.m.Los Angels Harbor at LBCC

Career and job services

LAC (562) 938-4283LAC (562) 938-4355

PCC (562) 938-3916PCC (562) 938-3900

Student Support Services students.lbcc.edu

Friday, Oct. 4 Women’s volleyball 6 p.m. at El Camino at LBCC

Tuesday, Oct. 8 Men’s soccer 4 p.m.Pasadena at LBCC

Friday, Oct. 11 Women’s soccer 4 p.m.Mt. San Antonio College at LBCC

Saturday, Oct. 12 Football6 p.m. Santa Ana at LBCC

Tuesday, Oct. 15 Women’s soccer 4 p.m.Cerritos at LBCC

Wednesday, Oct. 16 Women’s volleyball6 p.m. Cerritos at LBCC

The LAC academic computer center has added hours for student use of computing facili-ties in L251.

Monday -Thursday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Mini Grand Prix is back, but we hope Student Life does not expect us to give them the best praise possible for bringing back an event that shouldn’t have been taken away in the first place.

Don’t get us wrong, we appre-ciate Student Life taking a step back in the right direc-tion, but at a school where the spirit is low, interactions b e t w e e n clubs and organizations is almost not seen and construction is mak-ing us feel like rats in a maze. Why would Student Life make the de-cision to take our spirit away and demoralize us even more?

According to the Student Life website, their main goals are to “build community and make friends on campus, make a pos-itive impact on the campus and surroundings, develop transfer-able leadership skills and inter-act with faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders. “

Please tell us again how the Student Life’s mission statements aren’t the epitome of the Mini Grand Prix?

We would understand the Mini Grand Prix getting cut for an important reason. For example, if fights broke out last year during the event, but the cut was due to staffing. A problem that was easily taken care of, but didn’t happen until the students gave their opin-

ion in an uproar after finding out the event was canceled.

We do understand that it takes three staff members to work a com-bined total of 360 hours to handle all the behind-the-scene work like obtaining permits and paper-work that legally the students or

any other volunteers cannot do themselves and only S t u d e n t Life em-p l o y e e s

can handle.Since day one of publicizing

that it was canceled on our Face-book page, students, employees and alumni messaged Student Life to give them their opinion on why they should bring the Mini Grand Prix back and we would like to thank them for that. The progress just goes to show us all, that with a combined effort, we don’t have to let our school offi-cials walk all over us. Because af-ter all, they work for us and not the other way around.

The Mini Grand Prix is back. The students have something to look forward to at the end of the year, even though clubs have to run it themselves, which was ba-sically done in the previous years as one of the rules for bringing it back.

Thanks Student Life, we are grateful for the meeting you had to bring it back for next Spring.

HOW DO YOU THINK THE COLLEGE COULD IMPROVE THE FOOD TRUCK SERVICE AT THE PCC?

AngelenA gArciA, 36, communicAtions mAjor

“If the food truck could pro-vide a healthier variety of

food, that would be good. They should also offer week-ly specials or daily specials.”

Compiled by Elizabeth Cheruto on Tuesday, Sept. 17, on the PCC.

With a combined effort, we don’t have to let our school officials walk all over us. They work for us and not the other way around.

Grateful to Student Life

Construction unfair for current studentsEDITORIAL

CITY VIEWS

OPINION10 September 19, 2013

Construction is extensive and ongoing at the LAC and the PCC. The construction promises ma-jor long-term benefits to LBCC, but the work is little consolation to students who will most likely transfer or graduate before the project’s end.

The Unified Master Plan from the Cambridge West Partnership calls for construction to proceed in phases through the year 2020. For current students, the plan means chances are excellent that construction will be a permanent part of their time at LBCC.

With the budget tightening every year and the cost of classes and resources climbing, it’s hard to see the justification for the in-convenience to students.

We see some present benefit since some of the projects will be completed in time for current stu-dents to enjoy them.

The A Building opened for students in the Spring. It is conve-niently located and has been well received by the students.

The Front Quad is also cool. Despite the dead trees, it was the perfect venue for Join-a-Club day and will definitely come in handy as a public space in the future.

As for Parking Lot A, it’s been closed down “just in case” the new contractors dealing with the

lArry Hong, 17,

business mAjor“The food truck at the col-lege should have variety of food. They just have Mex-ican and American food. The college is very diverse with students from all over the world, so the food should reflect that.”

bob ilAlio, 19,

criminAl lAw mAjor“I wish the college could get more food trucks and lower the price of food.”

tiffAny cAse, 40,

drug And AlcoHol council mAjor“The college should have the food truck available throughout class hours. I have some classes in the evening and the food truck is not available.”

melvin ellis, 19, undecided mAjor

“The food truck is good enough, it offers good

service. It is quick, avail-able and it is easy for me

to grab something between classes.”

semAjAnet moore, 18,

AdministrAtion of justice mAjor“I wish the food truck had mangoes, that is all I crave for, and I hope they can have that in the future.”

EDITORIAL

trees in the front quad decide they need it. Until then, it’s closed.

If the school needed to, they could clear a parking lot to make room for construction instead of wasting space.

The construction of the new math and technology building has also forced the closure and relocation of parking lot J. The

new Lot J comes complete with a loss of three staff stalls and a loss of all student parking. Parking is already the bane of student life. Construction hasn’t helped.

The problem with construc-tion is the day-to-day inconve-nience. The front of the A Build-ing is less than 100 yards from the Library entrance, but with con-

struction, it’s a considerably lon-ger distance to walk all the way up to the north end of campus just to circle back around to the Library’s front door.

Every few days, you can spot a student lost in the maze of con-struction fences.

It’s also impossible to eat out-doors most days without being

bombarded by noise and dust.At the PCC, constraints from

construction have left students without a proper Food Court, re-lying instead on food trucks.

As the project crawls along, it seems students have no choice but to endure and hope they get to enjoy at least some of the new facilities before they leave.

brAxton moore/ viking

OPINION 11September 19, 2013

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Transgender people need equal rights tooBy Jessica De SotoCityStyle Co-Editor

Pretending to live like someone else for your entire life can leave you mentally and emotionally isolated and distraught, espe-cially if you’re trans-gender.

Being transgender in our society can cause conflict with closed-minded people. Howev-er, that shouldn’t really matter anymore because every human should be treated equally.

Gov. Jerry Brown passed the Assembly Bill No. 1266 this year,

which grants equal access to re-strooms based on gen-der identity and not biological gender, allow-ing transgender people rightful gender identity and aiming to reduce bullying.

The law will also give transgender people the opportunity to par-

ticipate in extracurricular activi-ties such as sports without fear of discrimination and prejudice. The law will go into effect on Jan. 1.

Even though California laws prohibit discrimination in educa-tion, transgendered students have still been excluded from the priv-

ilege because of who they are, ac-cording to a statement by the Na-tional Center for Lesbian Rights.

Although times will change, people still won’t agree with the law and we will see an uproar of chaos. Some will be outraged be-cause they feel that a transgender person is a sex offender and they might use this stance as an oppor-tunity to take action.

As with any law, there are many ways for people to cheat the system and take advantage of the situation. However, there is no point in denying equal rights to someone who chooses to be different, especially in today’s so-ciety.

Eliza De La Flor/Viking

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Carson Street, the new Vegas StripBy Madison SalterStaff Writer

Trying to cross the street from the T Building to the north part of the LAC has be-come a huge hassle due to flier-crazed people.

Simply waiting to cross the street in peace does not exist. Instead, people are constantly bombarding students with fliers or trying to get students to sign a petition.

Walking down the sidewalk is reminiscent of walking down the Las Vegas Strip being hand-ed business cards for hookers.

It’s annoying to me to get from point A to point B while some-one stares you down uncomfort-ably, tossing fliers in your face.

I do not understand how these people get mad when we don’t accept the fliers. They should try being more polite to us as we walk by.

My latest adventure of trying to cross the street involved being hassled by a woman trying to get me to reg-

ister to vote. Why would I give my personal information to a woman wearing a sports bra and oversized track pants? How do I know she’s not going to sell my

information? It’s one thing if these people

were credible representatives from an organization. However, I believe many are not. They are just regular people passing out more junk.

The crosswalk vermin just create more litter on campus. They may be on the sidewalk, which is considered public prop-erty, but their trash ends up on campus.

Students should not have to deal with the daily harassment before arriving to class. Yes, it is their job to distribute fliers, but we hope they can do it more re-spectfully.

Morgan Mayfield/Viking

By David StephensOpinion Co-Editor

RateMyProfessor.com is as popular as fried food at a fair. Everyone knows about it, most of us indulge in it and some of us are left saying, “What the heck was I thinking?” RateMyProfessor.com is a website that many students use to plan their schedules. Some of my classmates have gone as far as delaying completion of their certificates or degrees because they didn’t want to take a class with a particular professor based on low scores on the site. Personally, I use ratemyprofessor.com as a guide, but not as a de-finitive deal-maker or breaker. I have had professors who had amazing reviews such as “the best professor I have ever taken” or “I will take every class they teach, even if not needed.” Yet, when I take the class, the professor might be good, but I do not find myself wanting more. Sometimes, they are even not so good. Then the opposite is true. I have seen reviews about pro-fessors describing them as “the worst instructor to ever teach” or “so disorganized and unin-volved.” But when I take the class, I think the teacher is great. The question here is, what sort

of mentality are the reviewers in when they leave a review? One key element that needs to be considered when searching through the website is the author.

Many people procras-tinate, turn in horrible work and late assign-ments and do poorly on tests, but when they get an unsatisfactory grade, they run and bash the teacher on the site, saying they were “too hard” and “did not care about

student success.” These students aren’t rating, they’re ranting. Too many great teachers are being bashed on the site while other teachers who give an “easy A” with no critical thinking or college skills required are being praised. If you are in school to skate by, get easy As, not comprehend what you are learning and just doing it to stay busy or to get a worthless piece of paper, then base your schedule solely on what a small population of stu-dents think about a teacher. However, if you are in school to learn, make yourself market-able in the work force and want the best instruction money can buy, then use the site as a guide, but know the reviews may not be accurate. Be wary of reviews that may have been written by lazy or unmotivated peers. Heck, even the “hot or not” feature has lied a few times.

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Friends unite through club membership

Willie Garcia/VikinGRadio Club member Gabriel Hernandez spins for Join-a-Club day at the PCC on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

SamWell FaVela/VikinGCurrent and prospective club members take a dance break and cha- cha slide in unison in the Front Quad at the LAC.

Willie Garcia/VikinGAllen Aiken II of the Alpha Omega Club draws potential members with club frames for Join-a-Club Day at the LAC on Thursday, Sept. 12.

PCC celebrates awareness and diversity with membership.By Becca UrrutiaCalendar Editor and Willie Garcia Staff Writer

Campus leaders encouraged students to get involved at the PCC’s Join-a-Club and resource fair days with hip hop music, free pizza and dancing.

Volunteers invited students to find out what clubs have to offer

and sign up. the Cultural Affairs Council needs students to join and meetings are Wednesdays at 3 p.m. in EE102, the conference room. PCC Cultural Affairs chair Netta Gill said, “It’s the best feel-ing ever. I love promoting diver-sity and awareness on my campus.

“My goal this semester is to bring unity to both campuses.”

Some of the clubs were ad-ditions to trade programs only found at the PCC such as the Au-tomotive Kustom Club and Pacif-ic Coast Cruisers.

Marcel Cook, a member of the Kustom Club, said, “We have two car shows a year, one at the PCC, and one at the LAC.”

Clubs at LAC event promote volunteering and school spirit.

Willie GarciaStaff Writer

The Front Quad at the LAC was packed with clubs trying to recruit and attract new members Thursday, Sept. 12, on Join-a-Club Day.

More than 30 clubs were on display, with club members flood-ing the sidewalk with potential recruits.

The KLBC Radio Club pro-vided the music, which could be heard from Carson Street. Pizza was provided for anyone with a valid LBCC ID.

Many of the clubs promoted volunteering and community ser-vice. One of them was the Library

Club, described as a “small club with a big heart” by to club pres-ident Keyona Wandix. She said the club makes donations and vol-unteers in efforts to promote liter-acy. She also said the club would be hosting a “meet, eat and greet” in the coming month.

Men’s and women’s social-ser-vice clubs were present. The Men of Aztlan could be seen in large numbers wearing their club shirts.

Also present were the Ladies of Isis, TNT (Teens Twenties), La-dies of Athena and The Order of Thor.

Alpha Gamma Sigma honor society member Ellen Wilkerson had a list of upcoming events, in-cluding participation in the Long Beach Marathon.

From the Ladies of Akna, Christina Hernandez shared plans for events like a fundraiser to deal with autism.

Ethnic clubs present included Development of Afro American Professionals and Sankofa Schol-

ars.Chardonay Sheppard, 21, vice

president of Sankofa Scholars, was showing pictures from past events and sharing memories.

Another ethnic club was MAES, Latinos in Science and Engineering. MAES is a national club founded in 1974. The LBCC chapter was started in 2009.

A variety of clubs were pres-ent, including Anime Club, Club D’art, and SAMM, Students for Advancement in Music Majors.

Lindsay Smith, 21, a music major, and vice president of the music club, was talking about up-coming events and goals.

She said, “We are planning on having a rent-a-musician ser-vice that can raise money for the club, raffles and we’re also hoping to bring a battle of the bands to LBCC.”

For more information, stu-dents may call the LAC Student Life office at (562) 938-4552.

lbcc viking newspaper 09/19/2013

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