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Students Cope with Policy ChangesBy Amber Mason

California Community Colleges

have been hit with budget cuts that amount to $809 million since 2008, which have resulted in the suspension RI� ¿HOG� WULSV�� WXWRULQJ� DQG� YDULRXV�course offerings to district colleges, according to an article in the L.A. Times. City College is not exempt from these statewide cuts.

According to Dean Will Marmolejo, City has been forced to cut either classes or entire terms to manage staying within its constricted budget, most recently eliminating the summer 2012 semester. Many say the future budget of City College is contingent upon the outcome of Proposition 30, on the ballot this November.

Professors and administrators have been working to inform students of one of many state and federal regulations enacted this year, the three attempt limitation. The new rule allows for a maximum three attempts per course within the district, retroac-tively counting withdraws and failing grades as attempts.

“I think it speaks to the climate of the California budget, it also hones in though, on making the students accountable,” said Reri Pumphrey, chair of the counseling department.

Students are having mixed reactions to the policy change. 6RPH� VD\� WKDW� LW� LV� D� EHQH¿FLDO�policy, while others say that students should be able to retake a course until they pass.

“It’s a good policy, the only one tweak I would do to it is, yes, keep it retroactive, but for the people who GLG�LW�IRXU�RU�¿YH�\HDUV�DJR�DQG�GLGQ¶W�know about the rule, give them one more attempt,” said David Allsop, a

political science major.Also beginning this year,

potential students who don’t have a high school diploma or GED will not be eligible to receive the federal Pell Grant.

“It used to be that if you weren’t a high school graduate you could WDNH� WKH� DELOLW\� WR� EHQH¿W� WHVW� WR�demonstrate that you can handle college level courses and if you SDVVHG� \RX� FRXOG� JHW� ¿QDQFLDO� DLG��but that option has been eliminated,” said Associate Dean Jeremy Villar.

Further affecting students is a nationwide policy, enacted last year, which puts a six year time limit on Pell Grant eligibility.

“Just take the classes that you need, don’t take additional classes because the more you do that, the PRUH� \RX� XVH� XS� \RXU� ¿QDQFLDO�aid and by the time you transfer to a four-year, you may not have it anymore, when you probably need it most,” Villar said. Students who already have an A.A. degree will now also be considered ineligible for the Pell Grant at City College.

“The AFT has student interns on campus and those student interns are partnering with the Associated Student Government (ASG) ... doing voter registration in classrooms and classroom presentations on prop 30,” said Sharon Hendricks, AFT chapter president at City College.

“Educate yourself about it, educate other people about [it] talk about [it],” said Jwyanza Hobson a nursing major and ASG President. “Have intelligent dialogue with people who may be against it. [There are] lots of stats available online ... become educated about the subject to have intelligent conversations and PD\EH��EH�LQÀXHQWLDO�´

By Temple Willoughby

Cheers of joy erupted among students and faculty on the east side of the roof of the Science and Technology Building at 11:55 a.m. on Friday morning, as the Space Shuttle Endeavour circled overhead and passed directly over L.A. City College.

Video rolled and cameras snapped as the space shuttle flew into focus. Two NASA F/A-18 chase planes accompanied the shuttle as it made its way into East Hollywood and over LACC.

“It was an unexpected, exciting experi-ence, well worth the wait,” said Eileen Poblete, an LACC student.

A crowd stood in 89-degree heat for more than an hour waiting for the shuttlec-raft on the roof of the Science and Technol-ogy Building to witness the space shuttle Endeavour piggyback on a Boeing 747.

“L.A. City College is the place to be,” said Dan Walden, vice president of academic affairs. “This is a historic event, a moment, a great view of the Griffith Observatory and the space shuttle just a hair’s breadth away.”

People watched the shuttle from the Quad, the Science and Technology Building, the Women’s Gymnasium and the roof of the Communications Building.

“Well, I saw the space shuttle coming in from the north, I was on top of the Communications

Building and it was a great experience, something no one will ever see again in their lifetime, but, ahh, It was really exciting,” said James Swyne, a custodian at LACC.

On a day when students and faculty on campus are usually scarce, many seemed to find Endeavor’s last “mission” important enough to observe the historic moment.

“It’s my first time seeing this kind of event and I get to see Endeavour’s last time in the air,” said Jomar Bolaoen, a student who was on campus.

Endeavour flew over several landmarks on its final voyage, including Disneyland, Griffith Observatory, the Getty Center, and the California Science Center.

“I think it’s very exciting that the whole campus celebrates science and technology. I encourage more students and faculty and staff to explore astronomy and physics, because it’s fun,” said Professor Paul McCudden, who teaches astronomy and physics.

Endeavour landed at LAX and will remain at a United Airlines hangar until it makes a slow two mph crawl across the streets of Los Angeles. A large procession of people are expected to follow it to its final destination at the California Science Center. It will be on display beginning Oct. 30.

Photo courtesy of Luca LofredoSee Endeavour coverage on Page 4-5

Space Shuttle Soars Over City College

“I was in my house when I heard the noise and I went outside. I was excited and happy that something that amazing would fly over my house. “

-Abdul-Majeed Qaasim, Undecided

-Eric Gellardo, Business/Law major

“I was skating. I was on Wilshire and Normandie. I was like ‘what the f*** was that?’ but then I seen it on the news and I thought ‘Whoa, that’s history.’”

-Damsay Sapaten, Nursing major

“I thought it was cool and I actually thought it was gonna hit the building.”

-Jason Sofianos, Secretary, English-ESL Department

“I was out here [on the Quad] on a break and I thought I missed it, I thought it would be higher too. As the break ended, I heard this loud noise and [the plane] just flies just clearing the buildings. I would have taken a picture and I thought about it, but it was so quick.”

-Derek Burks Paralegal major

“I was in the neighborhood where I lived, and saw something historical pass by and everybody thought it was [going to] fall.”

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New Policies, Name for ASOBy Amanda Scurlock

What used to be the Associ-ated Student Organization is now the Associated Student Government and they begun the new school year by making major changes to their constitu-tion, senate and student Bill of Rights.

Updates to the constitution changed both the structure of the council and of the ASG. Before, there were four executive members and 16 senate members. There now are six

executive members and nine senate members.

Senators no longer possess titles such as Senator of Athletics or Senator of Health and Safety. ASG did this to DOORZ�VHQDWRUV�ÀH[LELOLW\�WR�KHOS�LQ�DOO�areas of student life.

“The senators are free to work on whatever that is that really interest them,” said Jwyanza Hobson, student government president for the 2012-2013 school year.

A programming board and a joint

council were created to take care of some responsibilities that student government performed in the past. Events once handled by ASG will now be given to the programming board to run. The joint council will act as an intermediary between the program-ming board, club council and student government. It was established to ensure accountability and cohesion among the three groups.

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By Hoon Kim and Cartavious Walker Photos by- Abel Zarate Jr.

Dr. Dan Walden is the new vice president of academic affairs at City College. Previously he worked as dean of academic affairs at Los Angeles South West College.

Walden began his education at Cerritos College. He then went on to Claremont Graduate Univer-sity where he received a master’s in education and Ph.D. in higher education. He wants the students to recognize that he can, “Empathize with the students, I was a college student and a community college student and community college changed my life. I want the students to know that I’m approachable. I am their advocate creating a learning environment that’s supported and student centered.”

Renee D. Martinez has been appointed as LACC’s new interim president. She comes from East Los Angeles College where she worked as vice president of workforce education and economic development.

She earned a master’s degree in education from the University of San Francisco. Her journey began when she was a pre-school teacher IRU�WKH�/�$��8QL¿HG�6FKRRO�'LVWULFW��Martinez wants the students to know that they, “Can make things happen sometimes more than we, in terms of administration. I also want you to know that we are all, that means the administrators, faculty and staff are here to help you.”

Dr. Todd Scott is a new dean of academic affairs at City College. He ZRUNHG�DV�D�SROLFH�RI¿FHU�IRU����\HDUV���������������

He received his master’s degree in public administration from Eastern Michigan University and a Ph.D. in Human Service from Walden Univer-sity. After retiring from the police force, Dr. Scott started his academic career at Schoolcraft College as associate dean of college centers.

He wants to inform the students that he has an open door policy and that they can come in and see him anytime with any problem they may have. He goes on to say that, “The administration is here for the students so it will never feel that this is an ivory tower that you can’t come in, see me, and talk about problems.”

New Faces on Campus

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Need a Reason to Vote? Is Los Angeles City College going

WR�ODVW"�:H�ZLOO�¿QG�RXW�LQ�1RYHPEHU��By voting to raise money for schools, including LACC, through taxes, California can continue to provide its citizens with access to some of the best public education in the country.

Or we can collectively decide that school is a waste of resources. It’s our choice.

California’s economy has been suffering, and the job market has gotten more competitive than ever. So it is absolutely imperative that Californians be able to educate themselves. If not for the low cost of community FROOHJH�� PLOOLRQV� ZRXOG� ¿QG� VFKRRO�inaccessible.

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increase sales tax by 0.25 percent, and increase taxes by anywhere from one to three percent on incomes over $250,000 a year. In return, our schools will get the funding they desperately need. California schools have already raised tuition, eliminated classes, DQG� ¿OOHG� FODVVURRPV� WR� WKH� PD[��Our students already show drive and ambition; should they need to work that much harder just to pay their tuition?

Republican Party members like Paul Ryan say that when times are tough, we need to cut all but the most important things out of the budget. Somehow we are supposed to believe that this will help create jobs. Having an educated population is less important.

Part of me wants to believe that no one actually looks at things this way. That no one actually feels that it is fair to make college accessible only to those who can pay private school tuition. But they do. Someone earning $250,000 a year does not want their income taxes to go up by one percent, even if it meant millions of people could change their lives through school.

It’s because they do not want to feel like they are being punished for their hard work. They do not want to see all their hard work, all their drive and ambition, give them anything less than what they have gotten before.

They would rather that happen to millions of people they have never met, including you.

Older Students Feel Sting of Discrimination

LACC is a racially diverse campus and people of color in particu-lar continue to use this community college as a stepping-stone to the university level. As we struggle to afford an education, let us not forget how our diversity connects us to the rest of the world and its struggle. “Think globally Act Locally!” One campus club did just that and they were suspended for it. The group was known as Occupy LACC. It linked global and local issues and brought them directly to campus. So, why did /$&&�RI¿FLDOV�VDERWDJH�2FFXS\�/$&&"

Based on the article in the May 2, 2012 Collegian regarding Occupy LACC’s suspension, Earic Peters, the associate dean of student life, claimed the march violated the students’ right to learn. A list of certain codes were also mentioned that are supposed to protect students by prohibiting interference with peace on campus and the disruption of classes or college activities. I have a short list of other violations that inhibit students’ rights to learn. Let’s start with the ULJKW� WR� JHW� WR� FDPSXV� LQ� WKH� ¿UVW� SODFH��7KH�7DS� SURJUDP� DOORZHG� IRU�full time LACC students to use public transportation affordably. It was suspended close to a year before Occupy LACC.

Also, classes taken more than two times must be passed on the third attempt or may not be repeated. This adds unnecessary burden and stress for students who may be challenged by a particular subject.

It also interferes with students’ rights to improve their grades and GPA before transferring. This is assuming students are not planning on transferring to a Cal State school since the 23 campuses have been told not to admit California graduates for the spring term due to budget cuts.

These are all issues that affect every student on campus and yet certain classrooms did not really know what was going on, according to the article. One student even viewed Occupy LACC as disruptive, loud and annoying.

The purpose of Occupy LACC was to challenge students to think beyond the classroom.

Clinton Cameron, student

Letter to the Editor

Steal This Campus: Reinstate Occupy LACC

By Laticia Sawyer

Within the first six weeks of any given semester at Los Angeles City College thousands of students experience the burden of standing in long lines. Students in their attempt to purchase books, pay fees and register for classes wait patiently.

There are so many different lines for services on campus, it seems as though they have taken on a life of their own, some having prerequisites. For

example, a student stands in the financial aid line 20 to 30 minutes just to be informed upon reaching the entrance, “Anyone who does not have a blue ticket must exit the line and proceed to the Library for financial aid orientation, whereupon completion, you will receive a blue ticket.”

The ticket acts as a boarding pass allowing you to stand in the Financial Aid Office’s line and guarantees a conversation with a counselor. But in order to obtain a boarding pass, you must attend the orientation. To attend the orientation, you must wait in another line. How long, one might ask? Whatever the amount, it is miniscule in the larger scheme of our lives.

According to Brainboost.com, the average person spends 10 years standing in line over their lifetime. If 10 years is the required time in line to conduct business, we must make the decision to take advantage of that time and utilize it wisely.

Ultimately, your perception of the idea of waiting will determine your level of contentment when faced with standing in one of the many long lines on campus. So if you find yourself becoming overwhelmed, take a deep breath, relax and remember it is just one hour out of your day.

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By Missy Broome

Get living and get walking. The alternative could be death.

7KH� ¿UVW� GD\� RI� FODVV� DQG�without fail I feel anxious. Am I prepared? I thought so, but now ,� UHDOL]H� ,� GLGQ¶W�¿QG� WKH� VSHFL¿F�location of my building before I left the house. Times ticking away and I have no idea where I’m

going. Each corner I turn I think I’ll

¿QG� D� PDS�� (DFK� FRUQHU� ,� WXUQ�,� GRQ¶W� ¿QG� D� PDS�� $QG� WKHQ� ,�notice how slow everyone is walking. Not walking, strolling. Strolling at times, elbow to elbow, two, three, sometimes four people wide.

Why the zombie pace? I DOZD\V� WKRXJKW� WUDI¿F� VKRXOG�move swiftly when there’s places people need to be. When there are places I need to be.

And then I remember an article I read about slow walkers. The Journal of the American Medical Association published a study that suggests your walking speed could predict your life span. When you move quickly, things like your heart, brain, lungs, muscles and bones get a

workout. Not surprisingly, your mental health also gets a boost.

I also observe that classic posture in motion: head down DQG�¿QJHUV�W\SLQJ�DZD\�IXULRXVO\��I wish I could text the person blocking my path the following tidbit of information. By moving just 0.1 meters per second quicker, patients chances of dying dropped by 12 percent in the next decade. That’s a lot of status updates on your Facebook timeline.

Move it or lose its should be the lesson here. And if a few extra years don’t really interest you, then please have the courtesy to step aside. I’m sure there’s a study out there showing the years of life lost to feelings of frustration.

Walk This Way

By Richard Ballesteros

During the last couple of semesters, it has come to my attention that there are a few professors at LACC who seem to discriminate against older students.

In speaking with other older students, I have found that some professors have ÀDW�RXW�VDLG��³0DQ\�RI�WKH�ROGHU�VWXGHQWV�have just applied for classes to reap the EHQH¿WV� RI� ¿QDQFLDO� DLG�� DQG� KDYH� QR�intention of furthering their education.”

In most cases this is far from true. ,� ¿QG� WKHVH� DFFXVDWLRQV� WR� EH� YHU\�disturbing and insensitive to older students that enroll in hopes of bettering their lives.

Being an older student brings along with it more life experience. This can challenge the way a professor attempts to instill his or her opinions on a class of younger impressionable minds. Without the presence of an older student, younger ones may not feel comfortable challenging a professor on certain issues.

For people like me, this is simply a subject I explore with no intention of bruising the ego of a professor. After all, this is why they have earned the title of professor, and we are their students. Some of us though, may be the same age or older than our professors.

These experiences of age discrimination are surprising to me. I was told that LACC was pushing for a campus that helped students develop more critical thinking skills in writing essays and thinking things through in their everyday lives. Is critical thinking not the ability to ask questions and challenge a professor’s opinion? If conducted in a respectful way, there should be no reprimand in front of your peers.

On a campus where critical thinking is so important, maybe a few professors who are having these issues should take a moment to do some critical thinking of their own, and decide if this is truly the right job for them.

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Q:Who should win the 2012 presidential election?

Deandre RobertsonMajor - Sociology

³2EDPD��,�MXVW�IHHO�KH�VKRXOG�¿QLVK�what he started. Why not give hima chance to get some things done. He probably didn’t get as much as wethought he’d get done. But I think we should give him chance at another term. We gave other presidents a FKDQFH�WR�¿QLVK�ZKDW�WKH\VWDUWHG�VR�ZK\�QRW�OHW�KLP�¿QLVK�RXW�what he started.”

Elizira El FilaliMajor-Psychology/English

“I think Mitt Romney should win the election because he knows where he stands with our allies and our foes. Obama straddles the fence and actually instead of leading the country out of economic crisis, he has pretty much screwed us over.”

Kelly Bresler Major - Radiology Technology

“I hope Obama gets the chance to repair all the damage done by theBush Administration. I feel that if the Republican Party gets electedour country will go that much more backward. I don’t care for MittRomney and I don’t care for politi-cians who drag religion intopolitics. I believe in supporting gay marriage and that’s something Iwant to see in the next four years.”

Laura DiamondMajor - Art

“None of the above. I feel like our whole political system has becomeineffective and our president has no power. Our president is a puppetfor corporate power. Those who are controlling the money arecontrolling our government and pretty much every large government out there. So I feel like until we break from that we don’t have a realelection. I feel like our whole government needs to be restructured.”

Quinton MacelMajor - Audio Engineering

“Barack Obama should win the upcoming election. He cares about the people and he cares about the middle class. He tries to give back to the people and not the people who already have money.”

By Jose Sosa

With the semester in full swing, students return to campus with expectations of a great fall semester. However, students continue to struggle with the same issues as last year: No parking, no TAP cards. That’s all students hear nowadays with the economy in limbo. We also have to suffer with the high tuition increase, so as students we have enough to worry about.

So, when my first day at school was over, I walked back to my parked car at the corner of Willow Brook and Heliotrope Drive. I saw a white piece of paper on my windshield and thought, “Did I really just get a ticket on the first day of school?” Great! Add another expense to my account I told myself.

Enough is enough, we as students should come together and petition for a change. What I am proposing is not to stop the parking enforcement, but to simply remove the parking meters around campus.

Sure there are two parking structures accessible to students, but it has become too damn

dangerous. I have heard about road rage, but parking rage baffles me. Just last year I witnessed about three dangerous encounters. We as adults should not act like children fighting over a toy. We need to unite and spread the word, so that the college either removes parking meters or adds another parking structure to the campus.

Last semester I took a course at East Los Angeles College. I observed their parking situation and they had recently opened their new parking structure. This structure housed six floors of parking spaces, but that’s not what caught my attention. There were no parking meters around campus, just signs that read, “Student Preferred Parking.”

If we ask the city to remove the parking meters around campus, it will not only be safer for students, but will also save them money. Former metered areas would now read “Student Preferred Parking.” This would allow students to find parking quicker and get to classes on time. We already pay tuition and parking fees, we do not need parking tickets added to these expenses.

Give Me Parking, or Give Me a Ticket

By Natalie Liao Can a community college or

junior college give just as good a start as a big-name four-year univer-sity? In the competitive era of today, many teachers, parents and students alike believe that going straight into D� IRXU�\HDU� XQLYHUVLW\� ZLOO� EHQH¿W�students with a higher chance of success later on. A two-year college is no less than a famous univer-sity, to give students a jump-start to their college life. I believe that any education that is sought after ZKROHKHDUWHGO\� LV� D� EHQH¿W� IRU� WKH�students.

Most students who jump into a four-year university due to parents’ wishes may not be prepared for what

is expected of them, which can result in not being able to fully embrace the opportunities that lie ahead of them. While many students have the maturity and responsibility level to be able to handle the work and stress load of a four-year university, there are many students who may not be on the same boat. For this reason, I consider community college to play a positive role in a student’s academic career.

In many circumstances, attending FRPPXQLW\� FROOHJH� IRU� WKH� ¿UVW� WZR�years acts as a transition period for students who may need a longer time to adjust to a more rigorous academic schedule. Another factor that comes into play is what kind of programs and classes being offered by the community college is favorable for the students. If students are able to IXO¿OO� WKHLU� PDMRU� UHTXLUHPHQWV� DW� D�two-year college just as they would by attending a four-year university, a hefty amount of money would be saved. And in this tight economy, any amount of money being saved is good thing.

Two years of community college FDQ�EH�DV� UHZDUGLQJ�DV� WKH�¿UVW� WZR�years at a four-year university. Many students are given the opportunity to transfer to a four-year university DIWHU�WKH�¿UVW�WZR�\HDUV�ZKLOH�RWKHUV�PD\� VWD\� DQG� ¿QLVK� WKHLU� GHJUHH� DW�the college. In the end, any type of HGXFDWLRQ�LV�FRQVLGHUHG�WKH�¿UVW�VWHS�in investing toward one’s future.

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College Should Create ‘Welcome Week’

By Amanda Scurlock

With a new year comes the chaos of students registering and getting prepared for another semester; but how much chaos is too much? Standing in lines for long periods of time more than twice, asking clueless students what these lines are for, and wandering around campus not knowing the location of your next class is a bit too much for my taste.

/$&&� KDV� WR� ¿QG� D� ZD\� WR�manage new students during the beginning weeks of school. One should be able to obtain their photo ID, talk with a college counselor and buy books within

two hours (three hours maximum) and without standing in lines for more than 20 minutes.

Back at my alma mater, UC Berkeley, we had an event called “Welcome Week,” a week where students can run all their academic errands a week prior to the beginning of instruction. The purpose of Welcome Week is to allow students to fully concentrate on the educational part of college GXULQJ�WKH�¿UVW�ZHHN��/$&&�ZRXOG�EHQH¿W� E\� KDYLQJ� D� VLPLODU� HYHQW�EHIRUH�WKH�¿UVW�GD\�RI�FODVVHV�

College counselors should be available the whole week and students can sign up online and schedule a 15 or 30 minute appointment with them. There DOVR� VKRXOG� EH� D� GD\� VSHFL¿FDOO\�for students trying to obtain their student IDs. Administration could even give out maps for students who are not familiar with the campus.

There are way too many lines ZLWKRXW� VLJQV�GXULQJ� WKH�¿UVW�GD\��This can cause a great deal of confusion and frustration. We as students should be worried about what classes we are going to keep and nothing else once classes begin.

Adopting a Welcome Week would be more helpful and time HI¿FLHQW� IRU� VWXGHQWV� DQG� OHVV�stressful for faculty.

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Brown’s Prop 30 Heading to Ballot in November

By Alvaro Mendizabal and Matthew Ali

Proposition 30, has been put forward by Gov. Jerry Brown Jr. and will raise

taxes for those who make more than $250,000 over a seven year period, and will also increase sales taxes from 7.25% to 7.5% for the next four years.

Proposition 30 would generate between six and nine billion dollars in tax revenue, the funds would alleviate WKH� VWDJJHULQJ� ���� ELOOLRQ� � GH¿FLW� DV�well as the state’s struggling education system. If Proposition 30 does not pass, state schools would face massive budget cuts. “If it doesn’t pass, the GH¿FLW� ZLOO� LQFUHDVH�� >WKLV@� PDNHV� LW�PRUH�GLI¿FXOW�IRU�FODVVHV�WR�EH�RIIHUHG��and puts all community colleges at distinct disadvantage,” said William A. Marmolejo, LACC dean of enroll-ment. “I mean, we are here for the students.”

According to Dr. Andrew Walzer, LACC humanities professor and Santa Monica College board of trustees member, students should get

active with the American Federation of Teachers, a union organization that has served educators, faculty and students since 1916.

Proposition 30 could mean more cuts and regulations to come for students at City College and statewide.

“Offering courses has been limited, because of the budget, but it’s probably going to be worse if Proposition 30 doesn’t pass, because a lot of our funding is contingent on that measure,” Villar said.

The budget is currently set up to prepare for the failure of Proposition 30 to be elected into law, but if it does pass it will help reduce the current GH¿FLW� RI� &LW\� &ROOHJH� DFFRUGLQJ�to Paul Carlson, vice president of administrative services.

“In addition to how it will affect the school’s ability to offer courses, it will also affect its ability to offer services to students and our funding in general,” said Financial Aid Manager Michell Anderson.

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California’s 2012 General Election draws ever closer and along with it a slew of new initiatives, amongst these is Proposition 30, a sales and income tax initiative that will directly affect California’s K-12 and community college faculty, staff and students.

Illustration by Jose Tobar /Collegian

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According to Eric Eisenhammer, Director of Grass Roots Operations at the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Associa-tion, small businesses will be the ones who suffer most from this initiative.

“We need reforms in jobs, not more spending. Californians are already very taxed,” Eisenhammer said.

Schools across the state could EHQH¿W� JUHDWO\� IURP� WKH� PRQH\�received from Brown’s tax initiative.

“When we pass Proposition 30 community colleges will gain 258 million dollars,” said Joanne Waddell, AFT College Faculty Guild President during the LACC College Guild’s

chapter meeting. “50 million dollars of which thanks to the CFT (California Federation of Teachers) work … will go to restoration of classes and services that have been so devastated since that ¿UVW�VXPPHU�RI�������ZKHQ�ZH�H[SHUL-enced the cuts.

” Come Nov. 6 registered voters will have a chance to voice their opinions on Proposition 30.

A “Yes” vote would mean more classes and services for students, and a “No” vote would mean the sales tax won’t increase and higher income households will not have to pay anymore than they already do. Each vote will count for the future of California and LACC this November.

By David Tapia

More excitement in government and better education are two promis-es a former LACC student and UCLA graduate is making to voters.

Ron Gochez is running for the City Council seat in District 9, which Jan Perry has held since July 2001. Gochez studied political science and Chicano studies at LACC during the 2010-2011 school year.

“It was a wonderful experience at LACC, I hope to take more classes in the future,” said Gochez, who now teaches at Santee Education Complex in South Central Los Angeles.

*RFKH]� VD\V� DW� ¿UVW� KH� QHYHU�wanted to run for L.A. City Council. Then different community members from across South Central Los An-geles approached him and told him KH�VKRXOG�UXQ��$W�¿UVW�KH�VDLG�QR��EXW�after thinking about it, he consulted with an organization he belongs to called Union Del Barrio and he de-cided to run.

“And the idea is to provide a political voice, that represents the working class people in South Cen-tral Los Angeles,” Gochez said. “We already had Latino and African

American politicians, but they don’t represent the Latinos and the African Americans in our communities, just interests of people who have money. So that’s why I’m running to give a voice to the working class people in City Hall.”

He is not a Republican or a Dem-

ocrat; he is not a part of any political party because he is an independent candidate. He says he really wants to talk about real issues normal politi-cians don’t talk about? Whether it is police brutality, or immigration rates in South Central Los Angeles or the public schools education when it

comes to charter schools. These are issues that affect the city every single day and mainstream politicians don’t want to address these issues accord-ing to Gochez.

“It wasn’t to make money, I’m happy being a teacher, I’m a teacher now, but when I’m elected to city council, I’m [going to] use a platform to expose a lot of issues and problems in our community,” Gochez said.

Gochez said if he is elected he will do everything he can to support fully funded public education.

There are 12 other candidates for the District 9 seat, including Ana Cu-bas, the chief of staff for Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar.

“Ron is the people’s candidate, the only candidate for District 9,” said Marc Vaca a member from Union Del Barrio in Los Angeles.

Gochez says he is the most quali-¿HG�FDQGLGDWH� LQ� WHUPV�RI�HGXFDWLRQ��He has plans for after school pro-grams that would help LAUSD stu-dents and keep them out of gangs and away from drugs.

“I’m not a person who is [going to] sell out, so that’s why I think the community has a lot of trust in me,” Gochez said.

Former Student Eyes L.A. City Council Seat

Photo of Ron Gochez, courtesy of the Gochez for City Council Campaign.

‘Truth Wins Out’ at the VillageGay rights activist

Wayne Besen will be speaking at the Los Angeles Lesbian and Gay Center on Set. 26 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Village Ed Gould Plaza located at 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA 90038. The multimedia presentation will highlight the efforts of LGBT people and families fighting religious extremism.

College President Named Chancellor at Ventura County

After five years, Dr. Jamillah Moore stepped down as president of Los Angeles City College on July 16, 2012. Moore announced in a letter that she would assume the role of chancellor for the Ventura County Community College District.

There is a search underway for the next president of City College. Renee D. Martinez is currently serving as the interim president.

Compiled by Kat Y. Ayala and Fallynn Rian

Former City College President HonoredBy Matthew Mullins

The L.A. City Council honored a former president of Los Angeles City College, Dr. Stelle Feuers, with a resolution for her work with the Sister Cities International last week. Feuers served from 1978-1989, and ZDV� WKH� ¿UVW� ZRPDQ� SUHVLGHQW� RI�LACC.

Feuers has traveled the world extensively and has participated in business and education programs in countries moving toward free enterprise economies.

She was elected to two terms on the Board of Sister Cities Internation-al and she served as treasurer. She also participated with government RI¿FLDOV� LQ� EXVLQHVV� DQG� IULHQGVKLS�missions to foreign countries.

She was the treasurer for the Los Angeles Mayor’s Council for Sister Cities, and is the past president of the Southern California Sister Cities (SOCAL). Feuers is a member of the Los Angeles/ Guangzhou Sister Cities and a member of American Women for International Understand-ing. She is also the president of the Collectors Council of the Bowers Museum and serves on the museum’s acquisition committee.

Family members looked on as Feuers was honored in City Council Chambers last week. She is also the mother of LACC Dean of Academic Affairs, Allison Jones.

NEWSBRIEFSDa Vinci Gallery to Display Faculty Talent

Death comes into artistic focus at Da Vinci Hall with an exhibit inspired by the poem “Do Not Go Gentle,” written by Dylan Thomas. The reception night will be on Oct. 11 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The Gallery will open to students on October 2 through November 6. The show will present artwork from various City College professors. For more information, visit www.gallery.lacitycollege.edu.

Resume, Cover Letter Review Offered

Career Workshops have been scheduled by the Career and Job Development Center throughout the fall semester. The services offered include resume reviews, cover letters, and mock interviews. There are no reservations necessary. Just show up, and they will assist you. For more information visit the Career and Job Development Center located in AD 109.

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resolution for her work with Sister Cities International last Wednesday.

Photo FocusWednesday September 26, 2012 Los Angeles | COLLEGIAN06

Endeavour Turns Heads Across the City

Photo by Daniel Marlos/Media Arts

“When Endeavour passed, it seemed so close it felt as if I could touch it. Everyone cheered! The city at large embraced the event and so did LACC. It was spectacular to see, made even more so by viewing the Endeavour with students, friends, faculty and staff. I felt proud of America’s accomplishments in the Space Program.”

Robert Schmolze

“The impressive, majestic [view of the shuttle] and the awesome loud rumbling on top of the Communications Building at LACC gave me an overwhelming, patriotic experience.”

-Juan Kalafatovich/TV Cinema Department

Photo by Daniel Marlos/Media Arts Photo by Juan Kalafatovich/TV Cinema Dept.

Above: Photo courtesy of Robert SchmolzeAn unidentified student looks through binoculars for a better look at the passing Endeavour shuttle above LACC.

Photo courtesy of Robert Schmolze

Photo courtesy of Robert SchmolzeExcitement grew as shuttle enthusiasts anticipated the Endeavour’s approach.

Photo by Daniel Marlos/Media ArtsLACC faculty and staff pointed at the spot where the space shuttle passed when

prompted by Media Arts Chair Daniel Marlos. on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. From left to right: Susan Niemeyer, Mitch Polin, Korla Williams, Ishkanoui Avanesian,

Photo by Jorge Ponce/CollegianRooftop spectators catch a glimpse of the Endeavour as it nears the Federal Building in downtown Los

Angeles.

Photo courtesy of Robert Schmolze

A Crowd of students and faculty members lined up to witness the

final leg of the shuttle’s flight before it returned to Los Angeles Interna-

tional Airport.

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Photo by David Martin/Collegian

“I was shaking with giddiness. It was so neat seeing something that has

seen the earth from afar.” -Louisa Gauerke

Photo by David Martin/CollegianParticipating media outlets, airport and law enforcement personnel watched closely from a runway as the Endeavour came in for a landing at LAX.

Photo by David Martin/Media Arts

Photo by David Martin/CollegianReporters and photographers clamoured to capture the final shots of the Endeavour in flight over Los Angeles International Airport.

Photo by David Martin/CollegianMembers of the media documented the close up view of the Endeavor during the second fly by over Los Angeles International Airport, where the shuttle made three touch and go takeoffs and landings before heading for the city.

Photo by Louisa Gauerke/Media Arts Dept.The shuttle soars majestically through the clouds during its final voyage

towards its new home.

Hollywood area residents get a look as

the Endeavour makes its way toward Los Angeles

International Airport.

Photo by Juan Kalafatovich/TV Cinema Dept. The shuttle speeds over the iconic Hollywood sign.

Scan with your smartphone to watch a video broadcast of Endeavour’s final flight and descent into Los Angeles, and to read different opinions on its importance to the city.

Photo by Louisa Gauerke/Media Arts Dept.

Wednesday September 26, 2012 Los Angeles | COLLEGIAN08 Arts & Entertainment

Nowadays it seems as though the term “personal” films such as Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Magnolia,” and Rick Famuyiwa’s “ The Wood,” no longer exists in the Hollywood system. All three films were made within the studio system with big budgets and wide theatrical releases, something that is very rare today for these types of films.

The films were made by writer/directors and all have a common theme: they deal with real people in real situations, the stories could have happened to almost any average Joe. I like to call them “slice of life” films, meaning while watching the film we experience true emotions, emotions that we usually feel during everyday life. Huge budgets, A-list actors, remakes of already successful films, and big explosions are the driving factors in getting a film backed within the Hollywood studio systems.

Independently funding and distributing a film seems to be the only route to take when it comes to making a “personal film”, but even when these films do get made they are not being seen by the masses due to limited theatrical releases.

I find it very frustrating when I want to see a small film and it’s nowhere to be found; I can’t just go to my local theater and escape for an hour and a half into a world that isn’t in a comic book.

It’s a chore just to find where the film is playing, and then I have to get in my vehicle and waste gas driving the extra 10 miles it takes to get to the nearest theater where the film is playing. Then when I get there I have to fork up the expensive price of the ticket. I don’t even look in the direction of the concession stand since it will cost me $15 just to get some popcorn and a drink.

Theatres like The New Beverly Cinema, Laemmle, and The Silent Film Theatre are usually good to go to if you’re looking to catch a personal film and tend to be a few dollars cheaper than chain theatres, but if you are looking to see the latest blockbuster film you could probably go to any Regal Theatre, AMC, or Edwards Theatre.

It makes me really sad to know that some of my favorite filmmakers are having a hard time getting their projects seen, let alone funded and made.

Spike Lee, a veteran filmmaker who writes and directs his own films had to fund his latest film “Red Hook Summer” out of his own pocket. Of course Spike Lee, being as successful as he has been in the past, is able to come up with that type of cash but that’s not the case for most up and coming filmmakers.

Not every filmmaker wants to make a film that applies to the

masses, sometimes they have a specific theme or topic that they want to explore and these topics might not be for everyone. Does that make it a less worthy film? Not in my book, I think these films should be seen by more people, these films can expose an audience to a world that they have never seen before or bring to light issues that they have never explored.

This may be a blessing in disguise though. Since the studios are not willing to fork up the cash on films that they deem unworthy, filmmakers are taking things into their own hands and getting these films made on their own. with no artistic limitations from big studios.

In the past two years I have seen some films that would never have been brought to life if studios were the only way to get a film made. Even though not every of the independent films that I watch is Oscar-worthy, I usually end up leaving the theater having some sort of strong emotion toward what I just witnessed, whether it be anger, joy, confusion, empathy or sympathy, I leave having experienced some sort of strong emotion toward the film which can’t be said of every Hollywood picture.

Films such as The Avengers, Spider Man, Batman, and Total Recall, all try to appeal to everyone—old, young, girl, or boy—they want everyone to leave the theater happy, which is great, just not for me. I like movies that don’t have a fairytale ending because whether we like it or not, life does not always end up happening the way that we planned. We always see the movie with a happy ending, but don’t people ever wonder what happens the day after the happy ending.

By Jesa Pugh

One by one, students filed into Da Vinci Hall, Room 302 recently to hear a band called “Mad Woman” made up of a cellist who is a Fulbright scholar and a left-handed, self-taught guitarist.

Everyone scurried to the front row to get a better look at Hope Easton, who has been playing cello since she was seven years old and now plays electric cello, and Sergey Tyukin, a left-handed guitarist who learned to restring his instrument.

It was standing room only as

Tyukin began to play his guitar in what could be described as “soft grunge.” As Easton began playing, the two melodies intertwined. The artists are reluctant to categorize their music, but one student described them as “Collective Soul meets Fiona Apple.”

Music student Aaron Morano assisted Tyukin with technical problems on his electric guitar. Morano had tools on hand, which prompted other students to tease him about becoming the band’s new roadie.

Eventually, Easton pulled out her

1776 Centennial cello and seemed more at ease. Tyukin seemed to relax as well. Students were able to ask questions as Easton switched back and forth from her electric cello to the antique.

By the end of the concert, “Mad Woman” members were sweating in the warm room after they had endured a few mishaps. Students seemed to gain interest during the last two songs. They could be seen nodding their heads to the light metal/classical style by the end of the final song.

By David Stamp and Sarah Weiss

Wandering through the gallery drew harmonies to Alice falling through the looking glass. The art pieces were little cakes and small bottles advertising “eat me,” “drink me.”

Some pieces made you feel giant, while others dwarfed you, stretching to the corners of your consciousness. The gallery set you slightly off-balance. A variety of genres from installations of mixed media to photography were on display; the mix of approaches mirrored the differences of styles and teaching philosophies the professors contributed.

A reception on September 11 at the Da Vinci Fine Arts Gallery featured

the works of 18 members of the Art and Architecture Department at Los Angeles City College.

Students crowded into the Da Vinci Gallery to see the works of the spotlighted faculty, or at least grab a free bite from the snack table. Starving artists, students, faculty members, and avid snack-eaters sipped from red plastic cups and gawked at the gathered pieces. Disc jockey, Octopus Ph.D.- played a set of “mash-ups” that kept a percussive pulse throughout the gallery opening.

The stage had been set for some serious art nerding.

“Loop Dance: As Above, so Below,” by Laurel Paley, was a vertical, thin painting that did not occupy much space. However, what it

lacked in size was made up by its visual stimulation. The piece presented an auditory experience translated into a visual echo. The streaks of paint were adventurous and thick as if a moment of biting emotion gripped Paley and catalyzed its creation. A drooped flower crowned the piece with a stem draining into a more faded image on the bottom. The dark color choices added a haunting quality making the echo a sad distant memory.

“My Delightful Winter Garden,” by Daniel Marlos was less esoteric and more literal than the whimsical “Loop Dance.” Marlos hand wove cyanotype photo prints, otherwise known as ‘sun-prints,’ into a tapestry. This tapestry used a 19th century photo technique of bathing material, in this case, cloth, in

light-sensitive emulsion and exposing the cloth directly to light with objects placed directly onto it. “Winter Garden” towered the other pieces, as a 5-foot high quilt suspended from the ceiling, pieces of color plotted and patterned, pulling at the eyes.

Sculptural 3-D pieces also stole focus from the walls and into the center of the gallery space. Curious students circled around the sculpture, “Seated Cat in a Porkpie Hat,” like vultures eager to visually devour it from all angles. The no touching rule was in effect, but the frozen feline seemed as if it ached for a pat or pet, or at least a scratch between the ears.

Other pieces presented opportunities to glimpse the personal lives of each faculty artist.

Noah Haytin, an intern for the project Mentors Act to Change History, presented his collage, “Frequent Flyer,” created while on a Fulbright grant in Morocco. A humanoid eagle whips the frame into a frenzy of jarring lines and clipped pieces of sky torn among other scattered images. The collage was composed of mixed media he collected in both Morocco and California, the piece created a visual hybrid of both cultures.

Norman Schwab, a printmaking instructor, selected his piece, “Rest

Stop-Ozaki,” because it exemplified what he teaches. “I like to get my hands in things,” Norman said. “I like to build and feel things.” He frames dark stains that pull you into

a familiar yet eerily dark place. His compositions are whole yet broken, reminiscent of industrial buildings.Waste papers and fabric pieces he collected while in Japan were used for the mixed media piece.

The faculty art show was set at the beginning of the school year to provide an introduction to art within the context of an academic setting, and is beneficial to those interested in garnering a more multi-faceted exposure to the various styles and frames of reference present at LACC.

The gallery is open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday. There is no charge for admission.

Hollywood Redux

‘Mad Woman’ Packs Da Vinci Hall Concert

Students crowd into the Da Vinci Art Gallery to view an array of mixed media works from 18 LACC faculty artists. The exhibit which ends today, includes photography, sculpture, collage, tapestry and painting.

Student lends a hand to cello player Hope Easton by holding up a falling microphone. Along with guitar player Sergey Tyakin, they form the group, Mad Woman, who performed at Da Vinci Hall for the Music Department Free Concert Series on Thursday, September 13.

“My Delightful Winter Garden,” a 5-foot high cyanotype print quilt by LACC Media Arts Chair Daniel Marlos.

Photo by Seung Choi/Collegian

Photo by Claudia Alvarado/Collegian

Photo by Inae Bloom/Collegian

Students Stumble Through Looking Glass into Faculty Art

By Joseph Munguia

Arts & EntertainmentLos Angeles | COLLEGIAN Wednesday September 26, 2012 09

Artie Shaughnessy finally has had enough of his wife Bananas’ loony antics and calls to send her off to the House of Blue Leaves, with plans to head to California with his girlfriend. Corrinna, a famous movie star, watches in horror as her hearing aid, mistaken for pills, disappears down Bananas’ throat. From left to right: cast members Alisha Bakkum (Bunny), Wes Myers (Artie), Alexis Eden Williams (Bananas), and Moriah Escobedo (Corrinna).

Photo by Inae Bloom/Collegian

By Matthew Ali

Pope John Paul VI visited New York City on Oct. 4, 1965. “Artie” and his mistress “Bunny” are having big dreams of Hollywood. This is the opening scene in John Guare’s comedy, “The House of Blue Leaves.”

7KLV� LV� WKH� ¿UVW� SURGXFWLRQ�being performed by the LACC Theatre Academy this semester. Al Rossi, theatre academy professor and head of acting is directing the production. According to Rossi, the play has been performed hundreds of times all over the world, and is one of his personal favorites. It is a “farce” of old Hollywood and what it means to be famous.

“‘The House of Blue Leaves’ is one of the most popularly produced comedies in the last, maybe, 40 years,” Rossi said. “The play is thematically about something that so many people – especially in this town, Los Angeles – especially where we are, Hollywood … can see the same kinds of dreams, visions of being stars, being celebrities, being famous all over this town ... in various ways. It’s about people wanting to become famous.”

The story follows “Artie,” portrayed by Wes Myers, “Bunny,” portrayed by Alisha Bakkum, and Artie’s wife, “Bananas,” portrayed by Alexis Williams, all of whom are theatre majors. “Artie” and the two female leads are locked in a comically tragic love triangle that culminates in an unexpected plot twist. In the original production, Anne Meara played the role of “Bunny” in 1971. Forty years later, her son Ben Stiller played the lead role of “Artie” in the same play.

The Theatre Academy granted access to reporters to one of their dress rehearsals. On the Saturday before the show, Dr. Rossi was still making changes and adjustments to anything from costumes to lighting.

“This play bounces around from drama to comedy and just all over the place in so many different areas,” Myers said. “The most challenging thing is keeping a handle on the chaos that’s going on onstage. It’s a very cleverly, bizarrely written piece.”

“The House of Blue Leaves”

runs from Sept. 25 – 29. Curtain

opens tonight at 7:15 p.m. For

‘House of Blue Leaves’ OpensToday

By Svetlana Yurash

Artist Laurel Paley discovered her love of art when she was just four. Now an experienced artist and teacher, her captivating mixed media on wood piece “Loop Dance: As Above, So Below” shown at the Photo and Fine Art faculty show, examines the nature of the spirit and conveys the powerful impact art can have on civilization.

Collegian: Take us back to the moment you discovered your interest in art.

Laurel Paley: I was in an art FODVV�IRU�NLGV�WKDW�ZHUH�¿YH��EXW�,�ZDV�only four [years old] and I was, like, supposed to hide this fact that I was too young to be in the class… The thing that I did, that I like the best, that I can remember, was [a] colorful tissue paper collage of a dragon and it was almost as tall as I was … And you

know bigger is better when you are four and in my current work bigger still is better …

Collegian: What is your favorite genre of art?

Laurel Paley: Well, it’s kind of like asking which is your favorite child because I teach several genres. I teach drawing and painting; I teach printmaking sometimes; I teach design. I’ve taught digital art. I love all of them ... I think the most important thing is the source of the work. So, I think my favorite work is work that is really heavy-hitting and very much in your face, and powerful, and truth- telling work. I’m not interested in pretty pictures.

Collegian: Tell us about your art piece “Loop Dance: As Above, So Below.” How did you come up with this idea?

Laurel Paley��,�¿QG�LPDJHV�WKDW�DUH�interesting to me and I combine them, and I use them in different media, and I draw them, and I photograph them, and I try this, and do it that way … I’m building a whole series of images that all kind of grow out of the source. I play with the source and I revisit different sources … The loops come

from single lonely thoughts that have lost their partners, very tragic ... What came to mind was the phrase “As above, so below.” This comes from Hinduism, Buddhism, it’s a religious or a spiritual phrase, which sort of has to do with what’s happening in the higher plane as what’s happening in the lower one.

Collegian: What was the most GLI¿FXOW� SDUW� RI� FUHDWLQJ� ³/RRS�Dance?”

Laurel Paley: Getting the time WR� ¿QLVK� LW�� ,� VWDUWHG� VHYHUDO� SLHFHV�all at the same time approximately and had to set it aside. There’s a lot of starting and stopping because there’s a whole lot of processing in the making of pieces like that. First the photography in it, then there’s processing the photography, then there’s making the oversized image, then there’s coating that image with the acrylic resin, then there’s the scrubbing, [and] letting it dry. There’s a lot of processing in these pieces that doesn’t show.

Collegian: What is the main goal of this exhibition?

Laurel Paley: The faculty show is to let the students know who

they’re studying with and [to] let the faculty see each other’s newest work, which is kind of fun. It’s nice to have the faculty show. It’s like a little way to get to celebrate our community as instructors, to celebrate each other, introduce ourselves to our students.

Collegian: What is your advice to students who are interested in art?

Laurel Paley: Jump in, work IDVW�� PDNH� PLVWDNHV� DQG� ¿[� WKHP��Don’t be afraid of making mistakes–

mistakes are the access to grow. Be fearless and be open to critique and be honest with yourself and your peers. What they [students] need to do to be successful in the arts is to remind people that it is an honorable thing to create, and it is an honorable profession. And to participate in the larger community of artists. It’s not just about me or one person, it’s about us and pushing vision into society so they can think in new ways and see in new ways.

Laurel Paley creates mixed media on wood, titled, “Loop Dance: As above, So below,” featured at the Da Vinci Gallery Faculty Show.

Laurel Paley

Local Artist Spotlight Above it All: Artist Takes Viewers to a Higher Plane

Photo by Inae Bloom/Collegian.

Wednesday September 26, 2012 Los Angeles | COLLEGIAN10 Campus Life

Campus Menu-Munch

By Olga Tatarenkova

As enrollment in classes keeps growing, so does demand for places to eat. In recent years, City College lacked diverse student cafes. Vending machines, hidden in the corner of buildings offer snacks in replacement of normal-sized meals.

Colorful packages contain-ing dubious content are the most popular item in the machines’ display. Yogurt and juices, and many other foods usually associated with healthy food could kill a horse with

the heavy dose of sugar and artificial preservatives they contain.

Luckily for students, the situation has changed during the last few years. The campus has gained more food options, and is surrounded by cafes and restaurants.

Keeping in mind that saving money is one of student’s main concerns, I decided to find the most affordable places to eat in and around campus. I also gave myself a $10 budget with which to work.

Tully’s Cafe, located on the southeast corner of campus is never

empty. Students go there to eat, socialize and do homework. At the counter, I found a wide choice of wraps, yogurt and salads. Even with my limited budget, I could buy a turkey and cheese pita sandwich for $4, or a tuna with pasta salad for $5, and a regualr cup of coffe would have cost me $2.

“I don’t like cups at the food truck, that’s why I buy coffee at Tully’s,” said math major Karina Kotovaya, “Coffee here is inexpen-sive and price is something that attracts me the most.”

I continued exploring the campus hoping to find better deals. Walking past Harry’s Mid-Eastern and Mexican Fusion food truck, I saw a long line of students.

I wondered how anyone could forgo a cafe with comfortable chairs and relaxing music for a food truck in the blaring sun with very few tables and tiny umbrellas. So I direted the question to the students in line.

“It really saves time and money,” said Camellia Tevanian, a political science major at City.

She buys lunch there because she

doesn’t leave campus.Math major Shara Iskakova says

she buys coffee at Harry’s, because “It is very fresh in the morning and I like it with their crispy waffles.”

After talking to students, I realized that the food truck is popular for a reason. The varied menu makes up for its lack of amenities. All food was freshly prepared, unlike the pre-cooked sandwiches and salads at Tully’s Cafe.

For my limited budget, Harry’s offered comparatively generous choices. I could afford to buy a number of items, such as their $5 tuna melt and $2 french fries. Yogurt, hot coffee and an apple would cost me a dollar each. All of this would make for a very satisfying lunch.

For those who feel especially hungry, Harry’s offers hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hotdogs for less than $4 each. A chicken sandwich combo with soda and fries costs $8.

For those looking for healthier food, they also offer hummus and stuffed grape leaves served with pita bread for $5. I could have gotten four or five items for the same amount I spent just on a salad and coffee at the cafe. Hot coffee and tea refills were only 50 cents.

There were few places outside campus for those who had some extra time to run across the street to buy lunch. At California Bowl, for instance, located on the corner of Vermont Avenue and Melrose Boulevard, I bought a bowl of teriyaki chicken, rice and salad for less than $6.

For $8 total, I could get a combination of sushi, chicken, rice and tempura. The price also included complimentary miso soup.

Recently renovated, DC Library Cafe is located across the street from LACC. With three large soft couches, the place induced some to take a nap. Outside of the cafe, there was also a small patio with a few tables for those who like to take a nap outdoors.

For my $10 budget, DC Library Cafe offered a plate of Teryaki Chicken, rice and salad for $6. Other plates included beef, tofu and vegeta-bles. The most popular drinks at the cafe were smoothies, including Peach Berry, Kiwi Slush and the Taro Shake for less than $4.

A few feet away from the DC Library Cafe, I noticed Golfo De Fonseca, a restaurant specializing in authentic Salvadoran and Mexican food. The place was hardly notice-able from the street although it was crowded and noisy inside.

“We sell the best pupusas in Los Angeles,” their website promised. Unfortunately, by the time I got to the restaurant, I forgot about pupusas because of the variety I saw on the menu.

A waiter offered me a wide range of amazing food, including a shrimp cocktail, stuffed bell pepper or steak stew, each for $9. Besides good and inexpensive food, the restaurant offered a daily special.

Monday’s special is a taco with rice and beans for less than $3 or chicken soup for $5. On Tuesdays, they offer grilled chicken sandwich for less than $3 and a quesadilla for the same price on Friday.

Then I went to Big Mama’s and Papa’s Pizzeria, next door to Golfo De Fonseca. There I tried a small Cheese Lover’s Pizza for $8. They also offer wheat and gluten free flour options.

Big Mama’s also serves lasagna and eggplant parmesan cheese rolls for $9. Next time, I will come back and try their Mafia Cake, a crispy Chicago style pizza.

Tylenol Scholarship

Over the past 20 years, the makers of Tylenol have awarded more than $8.7 million in scholarships to students pursuing an education in healthcare.

http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

Cancer Survivors’ Fund

Sponsors hope to reach young cancer survivors who are actively seeking scholarships and financial assistance to obtain prosthetics to continue their education

http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org/

Ed Bradley Scholarship

All scholarships are open to enrolled students (freshmen excluded) who are pursuing careers in radio and television news.

http://www.rtdna.org/pages/media_items/ed-bradley-scholarship1898.php

California Wellness Foundation Nursing Scholarship To help reduce attrition due to financial hardship by providing support for selected students in the Associate Degree in Registered Nursing Program, particularly those coming from economically disadvantaged and minority backgrounds.

http://www.laccfoundation.org/foundation_scholar-ships_2012.html

Hollywood Foreign Press Association Fellowship Application

The purpose of this fellowship is to provide support to LACC cinema and TV students who can demonstrate financial need. The award will be granted based on need and qualifications and will be awarded for the fall semester.

http://www.laccfoundation.org/foundation_scholar-ships_2012.html

Scholarships For the Record:

An article in the Collegian on May 2, 2012, had a mistake in the headline, “ASO Suspends Occupy LACC.”

ASO, now known as ASG, does not have the ability to suspend student groups from school. It was LACC Administration officals who decided to suspend Occupy LACC. The club is currently in the middle of negotia-tions for reinstatement. We regret the error.

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Money was found in a building on campus. If you believe this money may be yours, contact the Sherriff’s Office, located south of the Women’s Gym.

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Senators and executives also changed voting procedures. The president’s role when the senators vote has been revised to make regulations more clear. The student government also adjusted rules for impeaching and reappointing a president. If the president steps down, the election committee interviews applicants who want to fill in that position and present those applicants to the senators.

Stipends given to senators and executives rose to $200 and $400 respectively and they are now paid every four to five weeks, based on their attendance of senate and board meetings according to student officers.

The stipend raise is meant to encourage accountability.

“It can be quite a bit of work,” said Hobson in regards to the weeks the senate members spent working, preparing for the return of students this fall.

Parts of the constitution were changed to make it accessible to the student body. “Some of [the constitution] was changed and some of it was more clearly defined,” Hobson said.

Students revised the constitution to resolve any loopholes that may sway rules in favor of negative causes. One of the purposes of the revisions is to ensure that regulations of procedures of the student government become more stable. In the past, presidents would step down before the end of their term. This adds on more work

to the remaining senators and executive members. The revised constitution proactively resolves challenging situations like this according to student executives.

ASG plans to work more with student life, raise unity between all student groups and provide resources to students.

“What we’re trying to encourage is more of a collective vibe,” said Hobson, in reference to the relationship between the student government and student groups. They plan to raise awareness of the Health Center on campus and have events that expose students to Proposition 30.

Senators and executives changed the constitution with the hope of getting more students involved in organizations and events. The Senate has meetings every Friday at 11 a.m. at the Cub Center. They will soon be housed in the new Student Union that is under construction on the south side of campus.

By James C. Bryant

A big problem at every community FROOHJH�DQG�XQLYHUVLW\�LV�WKH�¿UVW�ZHHN�rush at the campus bookstore. Never does this last-minute phenomenon cease to amaze me (nor does this cease to occur). Picture this scenario: You’re enrolled and matriculated for college right after high school and \RX� JRW� WR� FODVV� RQ� WKH� ¿UVW� GD\� �RI�your freshman semester) to review your syllabus along with the rest of your fellow primary enrollees, only to realize that you didn’t get anything to cover your books yet.

Don’t panic! LACC’s EOP&S 2I¿FH�RIIHUV� ERRN�YRXFKHUV��6R�\RX�KHDG�WR� WKHLU�RI¿FHV� WR�DSSO\��<RX¶UH�approved and all set, but because you didn’t make it in time for the head-end RI�WKH�¿UVW�ZHHN�UXVK�DW�WKH�%RRNVWRUH�you lose time on assignments and are forced to cram. Or are you? There might be a solution to this problem.

Without any doubt, all students should have the Amazon Appstore downloaded to all of their mobile devices. This handy dandy app is available on all standard mobile platforms such as Apple iOs, Andriod, and BlackBerry.

The Amazon Appstore launches from both Mobile phones and tablet devices. So now you can order new or used textbooks and ebook copies from the palm of your hands with a smooth scrolling mobile interface,

thus avoiding the long line and sold out inconvenience that we have all experienced once or twice in our academic careers. This application is extremely student friendly because it is free.

Have you ever needed to Google a particular item or subject on the internet and forgotten the correct spelling? Or maybe there were numerous search results under the same name?

Whatever the case, you most likely ended up wishing that the search engine could see or hear you communicate your search inquiry. But that’s silly, because search engines are only able to display results, not able receive by visual and auditory input right? Wrong! Thanks to Google’s innovative search apps Google Voice Search and Google Goggles.

With Google Goggles, one is able to search images in the most comprehensive way; by taking a picture of what they wanted to search for.

For example; if you wanted to ¿QG� PDQXIDFWXULQJ� LQIRUPDWLRQ� D�particular video game like its designer and publisher, then you would simply snap a photo of the video game cover and then, like a scanner it matches the image to the corresponding results on the internet results.

Then, there is the instance of knowing exactly what you heard, but not knowing exactly how to write

it. Google Voice Search is exactly WKH� TXLFN� ¿[� \RX� QHHG�� $OO� \RX� GR�is launch the app and speak your search query into the the device’s microphone as clearly as possible and instantly, your search results DSSHDU��7KLV�ZLOO�GH¿QLWHO\�SXW�DQ�HQG�to all that unnecessary back spacing. Google Goggles and Google Voice Search are available for free in the Google Play store.

Now let’s talk games. In 2010 we were amidst the “Angry Birds” revolution and then in 2011 there was “Doodle Jump.” Now in 2012 the most popular mobile game is “Temple Run” available on both Android and Apple iOS platforms, “Temple Run” has been able to capitalize on both audiences with its easy to gather “Super Mario”- like simplicity.

In a nutshell its a quick starting quest game. The object of the game is to gather as many coins as possible while sprinting through the temple ruins and avoiding a plethora of jungle dangers. Also one must know how to master the game’s sensitivity setting in order to clear the gaps as smoothly as possible. Collected coins can then be used to purchase in game goodies, such as different characters and power-ups to better advance you through the temple.

Take a break from hardcore studying and download “Temple Run” free in Itunes and the Google Play Store

By David Stamp

Contractors have resumed work at multiple sites on campus as the LACCD moratorium on construc-tion gradually dissolves.

The clang and intermittent shouts coming from buildings being erected by skilled hands; crackle of welding arcs, whirr of grinders and drills can once again be heard throughout City College.

LACCD Chancellor Daniel LaVista imposed the construc-tion moratorium in Oct. 2011 to determine whether campuses across Los Angeles County had sufficient funding and oversight to complete and maintain 3 million square feet of new facilities, in light of recent budget cuts.

“Though many campuses were forced to cut a building project or two, LACC should be able to finish all projects originally initiated,” said

Chris Dunn, project director for Harris and Associates, the contractor in charge of construction at LACC.

Though the countywide morato-rium has officially been lifted, there is still a project release process which limits work on specific buildings. Some of the older buildings on campus are due for demolition, but only a couple have been fully released from the moratorium, leaving the older buildings in various stages of limbo.

The only building that currently has a projected completion date is the Student Union Building, located on the southern end of campus. Scheduled to open on Oct. 1, the new student union will have a bookstore, café, student lounge, private study rooms, space allocated to Associated Student Government (ASG) and student life, conference center, and a deck among other facilities and resources for students’ use.

“It’s a great way to bring all the students together, and have somewhere safe and enjoyable that we can meet and also discuss the things going on in our community,” said Mohammed Mungai, president of the Black Student Union, “They have a lounging area and I hear they’re going to have pool tables, things that are fun for kids to stay on campus rather than stay off campus ... I feel like it’s great and it’s just going to better us as students.”

Aside from the Student Union Building a handful of other buildings are under construction at LACC. Below is a brief rundown of the facilities under construction:

The Health Fitness and Physical Education Building:

currently the focus of workers,

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Clausen Hall, located south of Franklin Hall on Vermont Avenue:

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known as ‘AsBuilts’, do not accurate-

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Designs for the South Gym and Da Vinci Hall:

Student Services and Holmes Hall:

The Physical Plant along with the tennis courts, located south of the Student Union Building:

The Red Line Project:

hardscape project will repair the

The completion of new facilities

does not directly correlate to an increase in classes offered at LACC.

“The construction of additional student facilities are meant to accommodate current classes and programs and doesn’t necessarily reflect an increase in classes that will be offered in the future,” said Interim President Renée Martinez, “The addition of classes in any semester, depends upon state funding.”

There’s an App for That! ASG Brings Change

Construction Resumes After MoratoriumThe nearly finished Student Union Building is located on the south end of campus and is scheduled to open on Oct. 1. It will have a bookstore, cafe, student lounge, pool tables and private study rooms.

Photos by Inae Bloom/Collegian

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By Geoff Smith

If you build it, they will come. And they came in droves to partici-pate in an intramural league here on Los Angeles City College’s campus.

Following a successful season last spring, the student-organized Intramural League will be making a return this fall. The time is ripe to bring the manpower responsible for the league’s success to light.

L.A. City College students Chad Gammon and Karmina Garcia will once again head the logistics of the Intramural League here at the college.

Last season, Garcia ran all league play operations under the title of coordinator, with Gammon as assistant coordinator of the entire program.

This past spring semester was *DUFLD¶V� ¿UVW� WDNLQJ� RYHU� DV� FRRUGL-nator. Deciding to step down, but not shying away, Garcia vows to stick around as assistant coordina-tor to Gammon. “She’s teaching me everything about the position,” Gammon states excitedly.

Student athlete and nursing major Ariana Casanova has faith the program is in good hands.

“I believe he has what it takes to make a difference from last year. Pulling this off will take a lot of hard work, but with the dedica-tion he shows, I’d have to say, I’m looking forward to seeing everything the league will have to offer this semester,” Casanova said.

A participant in the Intramural League’s indoor soccer program, Casanova experienced the league ¿UVWKDQG�� 1RWLQJ� RQO\� D� IHZ� LVVXHV�she had with the league concerning

organization, she states, “Overall, I enjoyed my time playing last season, meeting new people and of course playing the sport.”

Gathering people to meet and compete in an organized fashion is something the Athletic Department here at LACC has not done. That is what the Intramural League, especial-ly under the guidance of Gammon, aims to create. Gammon hopes to create an environment “that brings people together” and to provide a means of exercise, which Gammon feels people “need” these days.

Under the governance of Gammon and Garcia, the Intramural League was able to introduce indoor soccer and pingpong into the mix, which brought some diversity in sports. This brought new faces and numbers to table, a very success-ful achievement in the league’s operation.

Gammon, a kinesiology major here at LACC, plans to reach out to more students this semester, as he goes about business with a better sense of how the league should be run this time around.

“I learned that it is hard work to run the intramurals program, but although it’s hard, it’s worth every bit of time we put into it,” he said. “The position I had last season was assistant intramurals coordinator, my duties were to set up games and take stats for the games.”

Gammon also says he assisted students making sure their needs were met, and created an opportunity to allow students to achieve their goals in sports, school and life.

Since LACC’s sports department has been shut down until further notice, the Intramural League has provided that local output for student athletes here on campus.

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2012 SEASONTHE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

by John Guare, directed by Al RossiSEPT. 25-29

“When the famous people go to sleep at night, it’s us they dream of, Artie. The famous ones - they’re the regular people. We’re the creatures of their dreams.”

THE LARAMIE PROJECTby Moises Kaufman & the Tectonic !eatre Project

directed by Louie PidayOCT. 18-27

Mr. Kaufman’s journalistic approach to dramatizing the aftermath of a 1998 hate crime creates an intimate portrait of small town tension and tragedy.

UNTITLED WARHOL PROJECT by Leslie Ferreira, Tina Kronis & Richard Alger

directed by Leslie Ferreira & Tina KronisNOV. 29-DEC. 1

An abstract and energetic recounting of the life and times of the notorious iconic American artist Andy Warhol.

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By Amanda Scurlock

Angelino sports fans are spoiled. We have two basketball teams, one of them being the greatest in the league. We also have two baseball and soccer teams. As if that was not enough, Los Angeles is also home to a hockey team and an infamous college football rivalry. Our town is any sports fan’s dream, so why haven’t we cultivated a sports culture on our campus?

Hearing that City College only has intramural sports struck me by surprise. I

could not understand why a school would pass up the opportunity of having a full-blown athletics program.

Ticket sales alone would bring in a sizable amount of revenue to the school. Revenue that can be used to fund clubs on campus. Having teams that compete against other schools could lead to students creating clubs dedicated to encourage more school spirit. Bands and dance groups can be founded in order to entertain at halftime.

Job opportunities would also be a perk of having a proper athletics department. The school will need people to handle ticket booths and sell food at concession stands during games. Student employment would also be useful if LACC wants to sell paraphernalia.

A successful athletics program could bring in a handsome amount of alumni donations to the school. Businesses may even sponsor games and help build facilities for student athletes.

I am a strong advocate for collegiate sports because the Cal Athletics department at UC Berkeley saved me from the stress of classes back when I

was an undergrad. I knew nothing about basketball until I attended the men’s games regularly. The atmosphere was exciting and lively and I enjoyed how energetic the crowd was. I was also slowly learning the different positions players in the game played and the meaning of terms and jargon used. After going to a season’s worth of basketball games, I even had a strong knowledge of the sport. Going to games not only took the edge off of my hard days of studying and working, but left me with a hobby, following NBA basketball.

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Intramural sports is a great program to have, but it would be great to allow students a chance to get scholarships for college on their athletic ability. Students who attend City would love to get another chance to hang out with friends while attending sporting events. For all the students that are avid sports fans, this could mean that there is another group of teams on their watch list.

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It’s cheating. However, I feel if the whole team is doing it then no one should be reprimanded, because everyone is on the same playing field.

Nasir Sultan (Radiology)

It’s wrong. It gives the “athletes” an unfair advantage. I also feel like it degrades the sport, because it [gives] the individual who takes it an advantage over those who worked hard.

Mark Lingao (Nursing)

It’s cheating by advancing your abilities, people should be punished, but not as harshly as they do players like Roger Clemens.

Mark Anderson (Real Estate)

Everyone should try and be as natural as possible, and work for what they want, naturally!

Sandy Lopez (Nutrition)

It’s B.S.! They are cheating themselves out of the learning experience, they should be punished.

Deanna lee (Undecided)

SIDELINE PRESSWhat do

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