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Los Angeles
The number of students The total number of The amount of money cut The total estimated amount
enrolled at LACC for parking spaces in LACC's from the CSU and USC of the Pell Grand funds for
Spring 2009. parking lot. school system. the 2009-2010 school year.
Heart Complications
ancing act. A good leader is
Santiago received a major- Times and Trustees on page 9
ASO on page 5
INDEX
emergency assistance after an it took five minutes for sheriffs
18-year-old geography student to arrive and 15 minutes for the
EMTs. None of the witnesses
Dear Editor:
T
'm glad that Mr. Mat-
teson stopped Mr. Lo- his letter will inform believe it should be on the front parking comic, which was
you about my feelings page. The sole reason is that it pretty good.
I
pez from finishing his
f Los Angeles City Col- Some might ask, why speech. about the first issue for is bad publicity for the school. These were the only things
lege (LACC) can afford not just transfer to a four- Let's not forget about the spring semester of the Col- While one can argue that this is that caught my eye when I did
to build a new library year university? No one is the gay and lesbian students legian. My feedback will in- untrue, having a teacher possibly a fairly quick skim through the
with no new books, it could asking for brand new facili- that may have been in that clude some negative as well as being known as a murderer who paper. The other sections I’ve
definitely afford to give some ties. If the department were classroom being subjected some positive comments, but has worked in this school could found to be quite average. I’ve
money to departments that able to receive a little more to hateful and discrimina- mostly it is intended to help generate bad public relations. not found anything to nitpick
need it. money for its budget, a lot of tory words without a choice you to improve the quality and Among other things, I’ve about them and the sports sec-
Both the photography and equipment could be repaired in the matter. thoughtfulness of the articles found the comics section to be tions with the color pages were
cinema departments are in and replaced. Its not just free speech. that mean to inform and enter- quite lackluster. I have found a nice touch.
need of financial assistance. Some students say they Its hate speech. And you tain the attending students of the comics about Tully’s to be I do hope you take these
The cinema budget is so have not seen new equip- seem to be ignoring the Los Angeles City College. random and refreshing, but I’ve criticisms under consideration.
low they can only afford to ment in three years in cin- damage this lawsuit has The first issue that caught found no sense in the comic re- Looking forward to your
buy light bulbs for the sound ema. If you want to keep had on the gay and lesbian my eye is the murder article garding Curious Jorge, and the next issue.
stage’s lights. attracting new students from students attending LACC. posted on the front page. While general artwork of the section
Some students came to abroad, out of state or just It is my hope that all this is tragic news, I do not could be improved, save for the Josh
LACC for the express pur- from the greater Los Ange- teachers would stand up
pose of studying in the cin- les area, you need to offer for equality and stop hate
ema program. them a little more. speech in their classrooms. Dear Collegian Staff:
I
Not only for the LGBT stu-
don’t mean to rain on though at times I found the meet- able.
dents but also for any mi-
your parade, but I did ing to be boring, or perhaps unin- Ask for help when you
nority group that is a victim
have a question for formative I know the importance need it. I am willing to be a
of hate, including religion.
you. Where is your coverage of these meeting and that they contributor; and this is from
of the Associated Students Or- will be able to help the general someone who has been here
Sincerely,
ganization? population of LACC. since last summer. If you want
As a former student publi- While the color in the news- to be one of the best student
Travis Wood
cation, staff writer, I find that paper is great, there are addition- publications in the state of
those students who don’t cov- al things that the newspaper can California, start covering your
er student government should use. Better leads for your stories, student government because
be able to cover these meet- using majors to identify students if you don’t then, you will re-
Dear Editor: ings. Let me take a guess, you and fewer columns about issues alize why Cerritos College’s
find them boring, yes? Every- that are unrelated to students, like Talon Marks gets General
body does, and I should know. your recent column about why Excellence Awards during the
Response to 'Restless in
Having been part of the stu- students should attend events to Statewide Journalism Confer-
the Restroom,' in the dent publication Talon Marks support its campus teams. How, ence.
Feb. 25 edition of the at Cerritos Community Col- exactly, does that affect LACC
Collegian lege for two years I covered its students? Absolutely, in no way! Norma Palacios
student government and even There is someone willing and
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tudents, wake up! This Dear Editor:
is your campus. Help
keep it clean. Earthquake Drill or a Cry for the goal was to give better under- was handled exemplify the
The restrooms are checked Help standing of the actions needed to school’s bigger issue, a virtu-
hourly for cleanliness and ally “wing-it,” approach for
A
take place during such situations,
supplies. The staff is com- fter reading “Students I’ll be the first to say, “Mission dealing with a campus disaster.
mitted to making this the Shake Off Earthquake failed … miserably.” We have not yet learned from
flagship campus of the dis- Drill,” by William The disorder on campus the unfortunate series of school
trict. Dewitt, I’m inclined to be- ranged from classes acting in- campus tragedies that swept
We cannot do this alone. lieve that had there been a real dependently, to aimless students America in just the last decade.
Your support is greatly ap- emergency that day the minor and clueless faculty, to what I Does it really take a building
preciated. confusion felt across campus found perhaps most disturbing: collapse or a shooting rampage
Illustration by Ashley Gonzalez/LA Collegian would have turned into manic remote bungalows were outright on campus to drive home the
Lawrence Busey chaos. Referring to the major neglected. These bungalows re- message of urgency when it
Operations Manager lack of communication, lack of ceived no warning from staff, comes to safe, effective emer-
information and complete lack nor alarms, nor, in the very least, gency procedures?
of uniformity that swept over prior notice of the drill.
faculty and students alike, if The ways in which the drill Javier Inzunza
O
Managing Editor: Jamie Hong ur beautiful Meggan She was so happy to at-
News Editors: Tim Carpenter, Steve La, Matthew Lopes,
was born April 14, 1990 tend LACC. She enjoyed the
Hamza Utman fact that everyone was eager
in Apple Valley CA. She
Opinion Editor: Tercius Bufete to learn and took their lives
was born small but mighty. She
Feature Editor: Jamie Hong and goals seriously. Although
had a compassion for life, hu-
Arts & Entertainment Editor: Monica Olofsson her experience at LACC was
man kindness and for the world
Sports Editor: Mars Melnicoff short, I am grateful she had
around her. Her love for music is
Photo Editor: Jorge Ponce the chance. She was patient,
beyond words and I believe mu-
Distribution Manager: Collegian loving and the most gracious
Advertising: Theresa Adams, Tim Carpenter
sic helped her through her hard-
est times. person we have ever had in our
Graphics: Beatrice Alcala, Lilit Atshemyan, Tercius Bufete, lives. She amazed us every day
Esther Castanho, Ashley Gonzalez, Derek Villanueva Her goal was to experience
life to the fullest and wanted a and we can't imagine our lives
Reporters without her. When we said
Theresa Adams, Virginia Bulacio, Tim Carpenter, LaTijera career in art. She could not wait
to be 18 so she could vote in one goodbye, we thanked her for
Griffith, Jamie Hong, Matthew Lopes, Mars Melnicoff, Frances the most beautiful 18 years of
O'Hara, Veronica Reynolds, Danielle Rivera, Jessica Rivera, of the utmost important elections
and I am so grateful she had the our lives.
Victoria Safarian, Hamza Utman
Photographers
Jordan Angulo, Jesse Gantt, Jorge Ponce
Cartoonists Next Issue:
March 25
Lilit Atshemyan, Tercius Bufete, Esther Hirzel, Derek Villanueva
Faculty Adviser: Rhonda Guess Editorial deadline:
March 18
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employee thereof.
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Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Opinion 3
Question: Mark Conta Mattie Moon Horacio Fonseca Galust Mardirussian Phyllis Muldavin
Law Instructor Social Sciences Dept. Chair History Instructor English Instructor Arts Instructor
Do your students have
the same free speech "They can't cross the line "No. The classroom is not a "I allow students to speak "I usually give students uni- "It depends what we do in
rights inside the class- and threaten the president democracy. Certain speech their mind. I defend their versal issues to discuss and class. If there is violence in
room as they do outside of the United States, but if is not acceptable and if I right to say what they students can have any opin- art, I would be concerned.
of it? they want to speak freely, feel that you are going too want, but I think that stu- ion they want to express." If I hear students talk vio-
yes they can." far, you will be stopped." dents should speak with lently about a certain group,
Compiled by: Jessica Rivera their head and not with I would certainly stop it."
Photos by: Lisette Alvarez their heart."
© 2009
By Lilit Atshemyan
LACC's Slogan - "Build your future, literally"
By Derek Villanueva
4 Opinion Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Keep Church
college should think twice: are state needs to be upheld in all its
Separate
horizons expanded. Students do they are paying for.
not want to get preached at— A Los Angeles Times articles seen this campus grow over I do have a couple of
reports, “Lopez … the past five years. No, I’m not beefs, however. One is the
is described in the a doctor, lawyer or professor. I location. It’s on the opposite
By Marc Loresto suit as a Christian took a semester of classes back side of campus away from
The separation of church and who considers it a in 2004. half of my classes. Trying to
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eligion should be kept state needs to be upheld in all its religious duty to I’ve often wondered if there get that much needed cup o’
out of the classroom, would ever be a place where Joe is virtually impossible.
forms because students who dis- share his beliefs, students could congregate, Two, is the music. Don’t
especially at state insti-
tutions like Los Angeles City
agree with those beliefs should particularly other
with
students.” study, or just chill. I would get me wrong, I’m a fan of
College, where a Christian stu- not have to feel persecuted in Lopez needs to like to give kudos to LACC for hip-hop, but it’s nice to go
dent sued the Los Angeles Com- their own classroom, something Google, “separa- bringing us this fine establish- to a place and hear some-
munity College District over an tion of church and ment. I was really impressed thing other than hip-hop for
they are paying for. when I came back from my five a change.
incident in one of his classes. state,” and then
Jonathan Lopez delivered a maybe he will learn year hiatus to see we had a new Maybe we could try
speech against same-sex mar- that he should keep place on campus. some variety (i.e: local art-
riage and the professor, John his views to himself By Andrew Gates I really like Tully’s. It has ists, classic rock, etc.) Just
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Matteson, would not let him fin- even if a student like Lopez is because students were, “deeply a great atmosphere, the staff anything but country, sorry
ish. sharing a speech. What if ev- offended,” said Dean Allison ell it’s about time! seems friendly and the layout is cowboys and girls, I’m not
Students should be able to ery religious person decided to Jones. I’ve been waiting for open. You don’t feel like you’re a fan. All I’m saying is you
express themselves freely, es- write speeches about what their After he Googles that, he a place like this and in a herd of cattle trying to get got a great place; let’s try to
pecially in the classroom where religion tells them? What if a should look up, “holy war re- Tully’s Coffee House is it. I’ve your fix. appeal to a wider audience.
everyone benefits from sharing Muslim student who strongly ligious duty,” and see what ex-
each other’s views and opinions. believes in jihad shared a speech treme people can do because
However, a student who decides supporting those beliefs? they feel like it’s a “duty” to
to share religious views in a state The separation of church and share their beliefs.
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thrown together to lead me safely wearing a skirt and heels) or turn
he ever-present construc- between construction zones. I around and go back to the begin-
By Rosemary Giron place for such a topic; the class- opinion. Our school newspa-
tion zone seems to have had a choice to make, “Which ning. I trekked to class through
room should not be one of them. per has an opinion section;
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become a staple of life for route will lead me through this this construction jungle starting,
ecently I was in- It was clear that the professor perhaps you can organize a
most of us. My biggest problem mess and out to the path I need to stopping and turning around the
formed about the in- was offended, many of the stu- time for a demonstration or a
with construction zones, besides be on?” This metal mess looked entire way.
cident that happened dent’s peers may have felt the peaceful debate. If the class-
catcalls, is that they create a simple enough. Logically, I as- The makeshift mazes are set up
on the LACC campus con- same way and chose not to speak room is where you’d like to
maze full of start, stop and turn- sumed that if I followed the route to direct our movement through
cerning a Christian student about it, which was probably for hold this or similar types of
arounds that make me dizzy. a dangerous area. They are
and a Speech 101 professor the best. I find such topics diffi- conversation, I think it’s best
In a car one usually has the put up and moved around
during 2008 Fall semester. cult to discuss with close friends to ask the teacher and the
benefit of a bright flashing quickly as the construction
My current position does not or relatives, I would expect this students for their approval.
street sign for guidance, but My biggest problem with zones change. However,
side with the student and his discussion to be that more diffi- These are strong topics that construction zones, besides
on foot, finding your war little thought seems to be
decision to speak on such a cult to be carried on with some- can quickly get out of hand.
one I hardly know. We should all feel free to
around closed sidewalks and catcalls, is that they create a put in to where they are be-
topic nor do I side with the half-demolished buildings ing moved to and more time
way the professor decided to With that said, students voice our opinion. It would maze full of start, stop and
becomes downright frustrat- spent on just getting them
ing. Why is it that construc- turnarounds that make me dizzy. out of the way. Multiple
handle the situation. Without should be aware that their rights be ideal if staff would en-
trying to justify the profes- are not taken away upon entering courage students to do so,
tion zones lead you through routes spring up all over
sor’s conduct, I believe that a public area (LACCD campuses and for the student to take
twists and turns from point when you have construction
such a topic that intermin- are public areas). Many students the proper measures on how
A to D to E to get you to zones in close proximity to
gles religion with modern feel that their rights are lessened to carry out such actions. As
point B. The metal mazes each other. It seems to be
dilemmas, such as same-sex on school grounds; they’re not. for religion in the classroom,
are put in place for our safety, but that appeared to lead around the lack of communication and rush-
marriage or just religion all However as students, we must I believe it should never be
you must wonder what the logic side of the building to a pathway ing around that creates these con-
on its own should be kept make sure our actions or words discussed. It’s such a touchy
is behind the zigzags and dead I could see was open to pedestri- struction jungles and headaches
out of the classroom. are appropriate. Know that there subject because it is so per-
ends. It would seem to be safer ans. I figured that this pathway for pedestrians. It is so frustrating
There is a time and a are other ways you can voice you sonal, so let’s keep it that
and more time efficient for ev- would lead me to another path- to come to a dead end and look
way.
eryone to travel along the short- way in the distance that I could over to find that it was the path-
est, simplest route to bypass the see was also open to pedestrians. way to your left that would have
construction hazard. This was not the case! This fenc- lead you out correctly on the first
I started my first class here at ing did in fact lead me around the try. I ask the construction workers
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a bowling alley, a couple of pool with coffee, can bring my lap-
tudents need a place where tables, a mini bar in the back, top and edit my papers, study,
Collegian staff poses with Logan Aimone, ACP Executive Director after the awards ceremony held
in San Diego at the end of February.
By Tim Carpenter The Collegian competed against from professors and media
National University,
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Guaranteed admission other newspapers from San Di- personnel from across the
At >>
t the 25th Associ- ego City College, North Idaho U.S. and Canada.
we know you can’t sit in class No enrollment fee
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ated Collegiate Press College, Laramie Community Keynote speakers at the con-
all day or lock yourself in a (ACP) National Col- College and Southwestern Col- vention included Leslie Ber-
Flexible scheduling
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lege Journalism Convention lege nstein and Onell Soto from
library – you’ve got work, family,
held in San Diego last month, Besides the award ceremony, the San Diego Union-Tribune
and friends. You’re transferring Unique one-course-per-month
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the Los Angeles Collegian students Theresa Adams, Tercius and Jonathan Gold from L.A.
because you want to finish your format newspaper placed fifth na- Bufete, Frank Elaridi, Ashley Weekly made presentations
degree and move on into a new tionally in the two-year on- Gonzalez and Mars Melincoff about the state of media in the
Scholarship programs
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the–spot competition. attended workshops and learned U.S.
career. You want help, and at
National University we’ll give it
to you, with. . .
Los AngeLes CAmpus: good, but the team exceeded his when it became apparent that named MVP of the South Coast
5245 pacific Concourse Drive, suite 100 expectations. LACC would command attention North Division Conference.
310.662.2100 The University of Values “I knew we had something, this year. Other stand out teams Guard Jessica Torres and center
but if you would have told me included Pasadena City College, Devan Satchel both made first
at the beginning of the year that Cypress College and Fresno City team all conference. Coach
we’d be 27-5, I would have said College. Jackson walks away from the
1 . 8 0 0 . N AT. U N I V | g e t in f o . n u . e d u/t ra n s f e r yeah, right,” Jackson said. “We beat some top teams sidelines this year with confer-
Hand posted fliers and word early,” Jackson said. “We beat ence coach of the year honors.
of mouth were the only last min- Pasadena who was ranked third Starting from nothing, the
someone who is capable of man- seats. Zetino works to meet the worthy and knowledgeable” to
aging their personal responsibili- needs of the students with the describe her and said she is some-
ties as well as the responsibilities limited staff. However, Zetino one who will be able to perform
that come with the office.” has the support of Vice President his duties in case of his absence.
Today, the ASO has 10 open Tong and uses words like “trust-
1. University of Abomey
Callavi. Here a surprising
number of students carry
4 copies of Barack Obama's
inaugural speech.
2 5 3. Collegian reporter,
Daniel Oh.
5. An adventurous ride in
the bush.
7. An Obama poster
at Dantokpa Bazaar in
Cotonou.
8
7
1 6 8. This small-town vendor
has never heard of Barack
Obama.
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By Daniel Oh sweeping feeling of pride that a man of African president in a country founded by white people “I believe that Obama’s rise to the presidency
tudents at Bon Berger Secondary origin had attained the office of President of the is a grand miracle of God. It’s a hope and a is a victory for intellectuals all over the earth, but
School in Cotonou, Benin have a new United States was overwhelming. For close to a testament to us,” said Nadege Degbo, a secretary I doubt that he can change very much because
mantra and a new hero. The entire full week, every radio in the city was tuned into and mother of two. of the socio-political systems, and the amazingly
student body listened in disbelief to news stations, and anyone close to a radio would In universities, President Obama’s inaugural difficult situations he’s been placed in,” said
their principal, Germain Galnlonon, instantly stop to listen. It created spontaneous speech has almost become a curricular text Vito Koussonou, a father of four and successful
on a day after the election of the 44th president crowds of Beninoise at all manner of locales: of study. Armel Houndeton, a sophomore at businessman with a background of education in
of the United States. at yam vendors by the red-dust roads, in low the College of Superior Education in Porto- France.
“Obama has become America’s first black concrete barber-shops with cracked paint, in novo, said he “memorized by heart Obama’s The sentiment of African pride becomes
President,” Galnlonon said to students. “Who churches, at the public drinking well, anywhere inaugural speech and speech as Democratic clear every time a citizen of the U.S. is spotted
could have known? He who was poor, as you the name Obama crackled out over the airwaves. Representative.” Dr. Leonard A. Koussouhon, a walking across the road: Men walk by and smile
are, is now the current president of the United “O-o-o-o-bama! You graduate of Columbia broadly in greeting, or motorcycle repairmen,
States! Do you see? If you also work diligently, are the prophecy-y, O-o-o- University in New bareback under their labour, suddenly look up
you can also raise your dreams. They will become o-bama! Obama, Obama, “Cho. Chef, vous étés en train York, mentioned in from their work and shout “’Ey, yovo! Qui est
possible. I hope you remember that you are the Obama, you are the de voyant la vie en rose,” or “Cho. passing that “We enjoy votre président! Il est Africaine, n’est ce pas,”
leaders of the future.” prophecy.” Boss, you’re seeing life through immensely the fact followed by raucous laughter and waves of
A pop song dedicated
The principal then promised free tuition
to the president was played
rose-colored glasses,”a teenage that he’s such a great
source of hope to rthe
greeting. Roughly translated from French and
Goong (one of the numerous local languages)
for students unable to pay. He said the school
would assist parents who sacrifice to send their before every news session, muttered from the crowd after students.” the phrase declares “’Ey, white man! Who’s your
children to be educated. excerpts from Martin hearing Obama's speech and Obama has become president? He’s African, not so?”
In a nation where most primary and secondary Luther King’s Dream a bit of a cult figure to For the Beninoise people, despite the
the promise of free tuition for
education is based on a pay-to-study system, the speech and Obama’s the Beninoise youth. ideological boost and optimism that Obama’s
students were somewhat taken aback by the celebratory address as students in her country. The enthusiasm for election and inauguration brings, the problems
promise. One teenager even muttered cynically Democratic representative Obama’s views hold in the nation’s economy, rising costs in food, and
in French: “Cho. Chef, vous étés en train de mixed in between chanting choruses. such sway that preconceptions, religious views a new Beninoise president’s continuous efforts
voyant la vie en rose,” or “Cho. Boss, you’re “This is an unprecedented event in the and personal preferences are broken and to weed out corruption are still problems that
seeing life through rose-colored glasses.” Others history of the world, and may mark a great washed away. During an English club meeting, take a larger place of importance to the citizens.
however, went home to inform their parents that point of change in relations between the African approximately 40 students debated for more Although Obama’s ethnic background resonates
Obama said that Beninoise education was now continent and America,” an opinion speaker said than an hour about religious, political and strongly with the African continent, his policies
completely free (a misconception which led to over the radiowaves. social views, almost exclusively using text from concerning African relations, if not unknown
several local problems). A Nigerian tire salesman named Cyril Obama’s inaugural speech as a basis of truth. completely, are often taken as promises that may
Under the Obama craze that hit Africa, events Achebe laughed out loud when he heard these Obama’s popularity in Africa is or may not be fulfilled. “Africa’s problems are for
such as the Galnlonon’s speech at Bon Berger words.“You know, perhaps because some people unquestionable, however, his promise Africa,” Koussonou said.
began sweeping the nation: grand assemblies are not educated enough to know, but he’s not of expanding former President Bush’s It might be stated best by an ancient village
preaching hope and change at universities, African,” Achebe said. “He’s Black-American. comprehensive AIDS program in Africa or his woman selling maize and rice on the highway
impromptu celebrations filled with hundreds Why then should he help Africa?” pledge to aid in ending corruption in Kenyan between the city of Bohicon and Parakou,“Who’s
cheering at the Dantokpa Bazaar and clusters of Contrary to Achebe’s view, most took a more politics and negotiating problems concerning Obama? I’ve never heard of him… I sell rice,
people in front of the U.S. Consulate, debating optimistic outlook. Darfur, Zimbabwe, and other hot-spots in Africa maize, and gari here. If he’s not coming to help
whether or not visas were now free of charge. The “The fact that a black person has become still seem to be doubted by skeptics. me in that, I don’t want to know about him.”
Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Features 7
The photograph was taken be-
H
ernan Alvarado, a pho- acknowledge him,” Alvarado
tography major at Los said.
Angeles City College The name for his photograph
(LACC) whose photograph came from a well-known musi-
‘Those Who Have and Those cal act.
Who Have Not,” is up for a na- “They {Photographer Forum
tional award presented by Pho- Magazine] chosed what I called
tographer Forum Magazine. ‘Those Who Have and Those
Alvarado says his inspiration Have Not' and the expression
came from walking around at comes from The Dead Presi-
night with his camera in down- dents, a famous rap group,” Al-
Hernan Alvarado, photographer town Los Angeles. varado said.
"The [homeless] guy was the in- The results of the competition
spiration for the photo,” Alvara- and awards will be announced
do said. in May.
Have and Have Not
H
College halls. ie for a tighter fit,” said Lydia
ipster, Rockabilly, Euro "I like my clothes to fit a cer-
Trash, Glam, Mod, and Woltjer, an environmental sci-
tain way,” said Jayson Macias, ence major. “I love wearing
Punk are all words the an English major. “Some men's
fashion industry has made up to oversized shirts with really tight
cuts just don't work well on my jeans. I guess you can call my
describe particular fashion life- frame. So I resulted to women's
styles. style Crusty Queer!”
jeans because I find that they fit Now that it is stylish for men
From a bold piece of jew- better. I don't see anything wrong
elry to a screen-printed T-shirt, to wear women’s jeans or for
with it. Besides, who said clothes a woman to be caught in mens-
clothes can say a lot about an have to have a gender,"
individual’s personality. Modern wear, it’s only a matter of time
Clothing companies such as before the next change in trends.
trend followers everywhere con- Kill City, American Apparel, and
tinue to push the envelope with “Trends come and go, but
Nike have taken advantage of the that doesn’t mean that they don’t
the latest chic trend. androgynous trend by marketing
In an era where nothing can come back around full circle,”
their clothing lines as asexual. Macias says. “The eighties are
be too extreme, the androgynous Many of their ads feature women
look has taken over. Cross-dress- back, neon colors, acid wash
combining their femininity with jeans and big hair.”
ing with an eccentric twist is the pieces of masculine apparel. Not
best way to describe the trend. While most people use maga-
only has their business continued zines and several other media out-
First seen on the runways at to thrive, it has also opened up
fashion week, it was not until re- lets to influence their own defini-
new markets and attracts a big- tion of what's hot and what's not,
cently that this androgynous look ger demographic.
took flight and finally gained ac- students at LACC continue to set
Celebrities like Samantha the bar with the clothing that best
cepted by fashion forward minds. Ronson, Ellen DeGeneres, and
It’s become such an epidemic defines them. With spring just
even Reality Show Project Run- around the corner, students have
that some men are now scaveng- way Winner, Christian Siriano
ing through the women's depart- lots of floral prints and warm col-
are the epitome of what the an- ors to look forward to. Regard-
ment for clothes while women drogynous look is all about. They
are going as far as rummaging Photos by Jordan Angulo/LA Collegian less of how an article of clothing
each combine their personal flare is being showcased or designed
through their dad's old clothes for "I've been reading 'Influence' by the Olsen twins.
with a gender breaking attire. Their attitude toward fashion inspires me," said for a specific gender, anyone can
the chic look. Other students are inspired
One doesn't have to look very
Jayson Macias, English major about his androgy- wear whatever they want as long
by their own ideas or they look nous look. Lydia Woltjer, environmental science major dyed her
as they have the confidence and
far to be exposed to trends, for to celebrities like Ronson for in- jeans and altered her sweater for a more tailored fit.
they are constantly being flashed She describes her look as "Crusty Queer."
attitude to pull it off.
spiration.
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smaller, more private room, nes- ties elective. This class takes the
ingling of bells fill up the tled in-between both studios. The students on a journey, through
room as women of all ages faculty is as welcoming as the Renaissance dance, to the trials
practice rolling their bel- dance rooms and each staff mem- and tribulations of the famous
lies and shaking their hips. Like ber has many years of experience ballet dancer Isadora Duncan and
a hidden gem, this belly danc- making this the perfect environ- all the current television dance
ing class finds itself out–of-sight ment to learn how to dance. shows. Instructors also teach
on the second floor of the Wom- “I've been teaching here for Yoga and Pilates.
en’s Physical Education build- 13 years,” says dance instruc- Although the department of-
ing at Los Angeles City College tor and choreographer Lauri- fers all different styles of dance,
(LACC). enne Singer, “This semester I'm it is not yet available for students
Instructor Karin Jansen leads teaching Stress Management and to major in the field at LACC.
the session, carefully taking the Choreography. I find that a lot of However with valiant effort, the
girls from the slightest move- my students in my stress man- department hopes to soon make
ment of the fingertips to the great agement class are still in high Dance available as an Associate
shakes of their bodies. However, school. The class helps them deal of Arts Degree.
more than belly dancing is offered with the pressures of starting col- At the end of every semester
at LACC’s dance department. lege.” the Dance Department puts to-
Flamenco, Tango, Salsa, Bal- 16-year-old Andrea Pena can gether a production which is a
let, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop and agree with Singer that some of collaboration of all the best piec-
Choreography are just some of the students are not even from es from every dance class. This
the many courses available for LACC, “I’m still in high school. semester, the production will be
study. Students can even manage I came here last year to take yoga performed on May 27, 28 and 29.
their stress through dancing tech- for a physical education credit. If students are interested in
niques with a Stress Management That’s how I heard about the bel- learning more about the dance
dance class. ly dancing class.” courses offered at LACC, they
Two extremely spacious stu- Even for those students who can refer to the course catalog or
dios, with rows of huge, bright would rather take a more theo- check out the Dance Department
windows light up the rooms, Photo by Jesse Gantt/LA Collegian retical class, during the sum- on-line at: www.lacitycollege.
making it welcome for even the mer sessions, they can enroll in edu/academic/departments/pe/
least experienced of dancers. Stu- Students shimmy their way across the floor in K.L. Jensen's belly dancing class. Dance History. The class is three- dance.html.
8 Arts & Entertainment Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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to Los Angeles City College di- There are moments he [Basho] year theatre student. “My hope is
lluminated by a single light, rector, Louie Piday. forsees things that happen in the that people will leave this play
two actors rehearse on stage “The world has changed, and future,” said Cayabyab, second- and it has changed them some-
as the stage manager down it has made me look at plays that year student at the academy. how, and that they question their
below speaks quietly into his are a little older. The play sud- The playwright realized that own belief.”
phone with one hand, while jot- denly speaks to another genera- he needed humor in order for But before that, Chambers
ting down notes with the other. tion. It’s comedic and ironic as people to listen, and the play and the rest of the production
Two other actors in the audience well as shocking and brutal,” carries a mixed tone of feelings team have many days of rehearsal
gesture wildly while they shout said Piday. She also stated that, while at the same time making ahead of them. Everything needs
out their lines. Meanwhile, the “It’s a broader story, and there a bold statement. Bond’s plays to ‘fit like a glove’ on opening
script supervisor rests his head are consequences to our moral touch on not only the search for night. And for that one moment
on a nearby desk, as the weari- attitudes.” knowledge, but also political and when everything is real and the
ness of a six-day a week schedule Next week Ernesto Cayabyab social criticism, which is always audience is right in their hands;
takes its toll. As opening night will take the stage as Matsuo a current theme in any society. the hard work will pay off and it
approaches, the endless days of Basho who scholars consider Kevin Chambers plays will all be worth it.
rehearsal seem to slow down. one of the finest haiku writers Photo by Jorge Ponce /LA Collegian “Kiro”, a man searching for per- “Narrow Road to the Deep
On March 20, the Theatre Acad- who ever lived. Haiku is a type Ernesto Cayabyab, left, and Kevin Chambers prepare for the first of- sonal enlightment and in essence; North” is performed in the Cami-
emy’s spring season will open of unrhymed poetry that uses few fering of the spring season. searching for himself. On this no Theatre March 20 8 p.m,
with a parable play titled “Nar- verses and simple grammar, with journey, he encounters “Shogo March 21 at 2 p.m and 8 p.m,
row Road to the Deep North,” the first line usually containing rates this story, which takes place told, he is still the narrator. the Shogun” played by Mark March 25 and 26 at 7;15 p.m,
written by Edward Bond. When five syllables; the second seven in Japan “about the 17th, 18th “There’s a reason he [Bond] Skeens, and “Georgina the Mis- March 27 at 8 p.m, March 28 at 2
it first debuted in 1968, it was re- and the third line five.Basho,who or 19th century.” Although it is put him in this play, maybe be- sionary” played by Reyna Flores. p.m and 8 p.m. For tickets, please
ferred to as “a hot new play by lived in the 17th century, nar- not Basho’s personal story being cause he served as balance, a per- “He is trying to do the right call 323 – 953 4000, ext. 2990.
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mester performance at the Cami- with clips. If a character re-
no Theatre. Costuming major quires an extra hairpiece it can usic majors bustle from energy and atmo-
Kim Overton is working on the be attached to the cap. practice rooms to the sphere of the films
uniform of the British commo- "Every Asian country has a music department of- to the viewer’s
dore. special style,“ Yun explained, fice and their classrooms as they imagination and
"He makes a huge splash pres- “Styles differ between Japa- come together for another semes- make it memorable.
ence on stage,” Overton said. nese, Chinese and Korean.” ter of musical experiences at Los A former stu-
Theatre students are crafting Yun has worked as a makeup Angeles City College (LACC). dent turned leg-
costumes for 41 different char- and special effects artist on Kevin Polzer plays guitar and endary music
acters including everything from several opera productions in piano, and was so passionate composer is John
monks and merchants to priests Korea such as Madame But- about the program that he slept in Williams, a music
and peasants. Costuming major terfly and La Boheme. his car during his first semester to director with five
Jolianne Baum is assembling All students have a share beat traffic and get to class. Oscars, 20 Gram-
samurai armor from bamboo and in every aspect of production. “I look forward to waking up mys, seven British
ribbons. Designers and actors work and learning,” Polzer said, speak- Academy Awards,
By Hamza Utman and Fran- “This hard hat will become together in the costume shop ing with fervor and admiration. four Golden Globes
ces O’Hara a soldiers helmet,” said Baum. melding their creative visions “I’m always in the first row, blurt- and four Emmys.
ing out answers whether they be He film scored for
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Working under a tight budget, to perfect their masterpiece. Photo by Jorge Ponce /LA Collegian
os Angeles City Col- students draw on a wide variety Graduates of the Academy right or wrong.” more than 100 films
Pianist Manuel Whitman and guitarist Kevin
lege's Theatre Acad- of materials for the design pro- are well versed in all facets of The students boast about the including “Stars
Polzer tune up their musical skills in a practice
emy Costume Depart- cess. the theatre. program, which has a broad range room. Wars”, “Harry Pot-
ment is buzzing with activity “Fit it all together and mag- "All of our students work of classes and prestigious profes- ter” and “Super-
as students work hard to pre- ic!” said Baum who has been sors. Polzer is among around 150 students, different ages, differ- man.”
on both ends,” said costume
pare the perfect period cos- nominated to participate in the music majors enrolled who ex- ent lifestyles,” Whitman said. “It LACC music instructors also
director Diane Sisko whose
tumes for the upcoming pro- 2009 Kennedy Center American pressed their affinity for the de- feels like we’re a family, the up- nurtured worldwide electronic
past experience includes work
duction of “Narrow Road to College Theatre Festival. partment. perclassmen always help the un- music artist DJ Irene, who was
with Universal Studios and
the Deep North,” written by Wig and bald cap specialist “Everybody here is a bit of a derclassmen.” the first female DJ to sell more
Fox Television.
cheerleader,” said Manuel Whit- As the class ends and students than 600,000 CDs and is one of
man, a fourth semester pianist. pack up their instruments, one the most in-demand DJs in the
“A lot of them [professors] stud- musician high-fives the professor club and rave scenes.
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ment bond money, which gives materials, are completely bro- different learning styles that
onstruction obstructs the the campus an additional $350 ken with one of the two working students respond to best.
City College Campus as million for new construction faucets in such bad shape that it Projectors with screens
noise from machinery plans. Even so, all the bond mon- literally flows drip by drip. This clearly visible to the entire
floats into nearby classrooms and ey will not give the campus ev- makes cleaning equipment ex- classroom, computers used
fences block off many walkways, erything on its wish list. tremely tedious. for interactive lesson plans
which force students to take long "I look for what's best for the col- "It's old and rusty," Nguyen said. and wireless Internet access
detours to get to class. lege as a whole," Dunne said. The old buildings do not meet are first on the agenda.
It is part of a long term plan to It does however, provide a to- current safety codes and regu- New classrooms are not
offer students buildings with tal of $31 million to demolish lations. Modifications of these all the college is working
"smart" classrooms that utilize and rebuild the Student Services buildings are under way to meet on. Major construction this
state of the art technology and Building, currently known as the minimum codes and will spring includes site utility
certified "Green" buildings that the Learning Resource Center temporarily house students from projects that will modernize
meet the Leadership Energy En- (LRC). Of this total, $1.6 mil- Holmes Hall and the LRC as they the basic underground power
vironment and Design (LEED) lion includes the cost of moving undergo massive reconstruction. and water utilities to create a
standards set by the Green Build- students from one building to an- City College plans to complete strong foundation that make
ing Council. other and eventually back again the current construction projects the campus run more effi-
"I'm looking forward to a projec- to newly renovated buildings. as early as this summer. ciently.
tor for lecture hall," said Megan "We're developing a standard for The central plant will serve
Nguyen, general education ma- Current facilities in Room 112 in smart classrooms," said Bruce as the hub to heat and cool
jor at Los Angeles City College the Chemistry Building are not Baron, Vice President of Admin- the campus by making ice at
(LACC). adequate for students to make istration and temporary chair of night when power costs less.
Proposition A/AA government effective and efficient use of lab the Bond Steering Committee. The project should be com-
bonds gave the campus a total time. The hoods provided for ex- "We're trying to get the whole pleted by May of this year.
Illustration by Lilit Atshemyan/LA Collegian
Build it,
science majors are old and beat sciences will all call the new Burke-Kelly, Vice-President of to study in a building that has
up,” said John Freitas, Chair of Technology Building home. Academic Affairs at City. “It will air conditioning, the old build-
Chemistry and Earth Sciences. “I look forward to studying be a wonderful thing to be able ings don’t have climate control,”
Scientists
We’ve been waiting for the new in the new science building, stu- to educate the students in a brand Long-Johnson said.
technology center since March dents have been waiting for the new state-of-the-art facility, in- According to new laws in
2002, seven years.” facility for years,” said Michael stead of the old building, for ex- California, the technology build-
Harris & Associates, Project Schmidt, a physics major and ample, the Chemistry Building.” ing must be accessible to the
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There will be a ribbon-cutting of the art and brand new,” Dunne campus. new technology construction,” assigned to the project. Funds for
tudents and scientists will ceremony for the new facility said. “All of the science classes that said Mia Long-Johnson, a biolo- the project were allocated from
take their first walk into next September. Nursing, dental technology, LACC offers need a strong, per- gy major and second year student props A/AA.
the new $42 million Sci- “Most of the buildings for the engineering and earth and life manent home,” said Dr. Kathleen at LACC. “It will be a pleasure
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Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Sports 11
Chargers Dash Cubs' Dreams
By Jessica Rivera trol of the game. City College
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closed the gap 55-52 with 7:35
os Angeles City College left in regulation.
(LACC) Lady Cubs lost The Lady Cubs actually had
their playoff game to the a three-point lead 59-56, but Cy-
Cypress College Lady Chargers press tied the game 59-59 with
(CC) in their run for the state 5:19 left and later regained the
Championship 69-65 on Sat. Feb lead and did not look back.
20 at the Women’s Gymnasium. The Chargers crowd cheered,
The Lady Cubs started with a as Lady Cubs’ fans were nowhere
Photo by Jorge Ponce/LA Collegian 16 - 9 lead in the first half thanks to be found. The Chargers had a
Veronica Alaniz crosses the finish line and Lady Cubs take 2nd place in relay held at the University of Southern California. to center Devon Satchell and for- 64-59 lead with 2:53 remaining,
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competed against last year at the In any sport, recognition for team." She added that having At the start of the second half, 67-65, but could not come all the
f a tree falls in the woods, but state championships. She ran 19 outstanding performance is a no home track and no van for the Lady Cubs struggled and way back.
there is no one there to hear, seconds flat for the 5,000 meter, provider of motivation. Running team transportation does not trailed, however Cubs guard Eb- As the Lady Chargers and cel-
does it make a noise? YES. close to her personal record. is especially mental, so this is es- help the matter. ony White got the ballclub back ebrated, the Lady Cubs come to
If the track and field team at Los "I came here to take this team pecially true. The addition of the new on track. “She took the whole the realization that their dream
Angeles to the state championships and For now, the team is also in- sports arena coming this team,” a fan said about White, season was over. The Lady Cubs
City College (LACC) is full to get these girls scholarships to ternally challenged to find a true spring above the new parking because the Lady Chargers could finish the 2008-2009 with a re-
of talent, yet arguably under ac- four-year schools, which they de- feeling of closeness, another im- structure is anxiously awaited not stop her throughout the con- cord of 27 wins and 6 losses, a
knowledged are they still making serve," Mosqueda said. portant motivator for such a per- by the team. test. remarkable turn around from the
marks? YES. "But they need recognition. sonal sport. Top distance runner "Yeah, this is a big deal for The Cubs tied the score at 43- year before when they had only
Head coach Sylvia Mosque- Without recognition the girls will Mallory Celaya shows concern us,” Celaya said. "That's why 43 with 11:59 left in the game, five players left from the 2007-
da feels the frustration of hav- not get the opportunities they for this. we were kind of upset when but Cypress started to take con- 2008 campaign.
ing a group oftalented girls who deserve. It is a fact in the sports "This is not really a united it got pushed from its original
somehow seem to slip through world." Mosqueda adds that rec- team yet," Celaya said. "We are finish date in January."
the cracks. Among these ath- ognition is important not just to always in separate cars, off do-
Sports Calendar
The team hopes the new Badminton
letes is distance runner Veronica get scholarships in the future. It ing our own things. Especially track will raise their visibility
Alaniz, who at a recent meet March 11 Wed El Camino College Away 3 p.m.
is also important for team mo- the sprinters and the distance and unite them as well.
March 13 Fri Pasadena College Home 2 p.m.
Will They Come? from page 12 March 17 Wed East L.A. College Away 3 p.m.
mentioning golf, he refers to the currently scheduled. already been deep-sixed? men's program. Head track coach Sylvia March 20 Fri El Camino College Home 2 p.m.
private driving range which is on Is this a good use of the fruits An intercollegiate softball Mosqueda emphasizes that, especially in
leased campus land. But this is a from such a huge undertaking? team is probably not in the cards, track, men tend to be easier to recruit in March 25 Wed Pasadena College Away 3 p.m.
tangent topic). “With budget cuts and the econ- as the school has tried to field the first place and women are easier to re- Baseball
So as the situation stands, omy as we all know it is, adding a team in the past and come up cruit once you have the men. (Go figure). March 12 Thu Pasadena City College Away 2:30 p.m.
we have a soon to be finished any new intercollegiate sports is short on interested students. But When it comes to intercollegiate soc-
March 14 Sat Cerritos College LACC 12 noon
sporting arena which includes bottom priority,” said President as for men’s track and field, the cer, there is a history of interest on cam-
an Olympic-size track, a soccer Jamillah Moore. women’s team has been waiting. pus. Cubs used to play soccer at Snyder March 17 Tue Long Beach City College Away 2:30 p.m.
field, a softball field and bleach- Our new fiscal year starts on Although many of our Cubs girls Field which was torn down for the new March 19 Thu Long Beach City College LACC 2:30 p.m.
ers which seat 900 people, and July 1, and this is when deci- qualify personally to compete in library, Science and Technology Building March 26 Thu Compton College Away 2:30 p.m.
will be used for graduations, sions will be made; but has the state championships, this team and Child Development Building. If any
Women’s Track and Field
women’s track and soccer class- possibility of men doing laps in has not qualified as a whole. This of the three sports might actually fill the
March 13 Fri Oxy Invitational Meet Away
es. There are no softball classes short-shorts with Cubs insignias is definitely due to the lack of a new bleachers, let’s be real, it is soccer.
Occidental College
12 Sports Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Sports Bin The Lady Cubs finished the 2007-2008 season with heads held low. The
If You Build roster had dwindled to the point of leaving them short of a full team, and
even shorter on team spirit. But 2008-2009 would find a hungry new group
It, Will They rallying around a new coach, who together stood tall and found ...
Redemption
Come?
By Mars Melnicoff immediately took on the task of again because I could see how
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not only finding a new assistant- different it was. The coach, and
ast year, the Los Ange- but of finding a team-a team that all the different girls. And there
By Mars Melnicoff les City College (LACC) could do more than simply show were a lot more girls.”
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women’s basketball team up wearing a uniform. The Cubs Jeneen Simon plays forward.
he addition of an Olym- finished the season with only haven’t won more than three The freshman showed up at the
pic-size track provides four players. Some players had games in a season in the last tryout and did not look back.
obvious cause for excite- abandoned their team, quitting three years. This year with the “I didn’t really care about last
ment for women’s track and field. throughout the season, and so final record of 25-7, the Cubs had year. We had a new coach and
This, along with a soccer and soft- had more than one coach. Last advanced into playoffs and shat- new players,” Simon said.
ball field will be located on top of year’s spirit threatened to contin- tered images left from a losing Jackson picked 12 of the 20
the new parking structure. By the ue when head coach to be Labell program. that showed up to try out for the
time students fling their gradua- Hill resigned, with no reason, the “I was considering not com- team, only three of whom had
tion caps into the summer air, the week before school began. But ing back out this year,” sopho- been part of last year’s roster. He
women’s track team will have a the similarities ended there. more guard Roxanna Rodriguez says he never doubted that this
place to call home. They will no Everything started to change said. But she did, and the 2008 would be the start of something
longer need to practice and host Photo by Jordan Angulo/LA Collegian as Derrick Jackson stepped up “open gym” tryout gave her new
home events at the University of Guard Ebony White named MVP of the South Coast North Division Conference. from assistant to head coach. He hope. “I was convinced to play Redemption on page 5
Southern California track.
I have no desire to cast a
shadow on this step for the wom-
en’s track team, but still I must
admit, the situation simply raises
questions.
Basketball managed to post a 23-9 overall
and a 7-1 conference record to
program as a whole.
“Coach Miller didn’t win con-
the Women’s Gym this year.
“I expected high-ener-
Cubs Come
capture the South Coast Confer- ference last year, so how would gy basketball every time I
Are the soccer team and soft- ence-North Division title. we win it this year without him?” stepped in that arena and I
ball team excited about their new Clarence “CJ” Davis, a guard Davis asked with a sarcastic know that this school will be
fields? Oh wait, we don’t have a
soccer team or a softball team.
How about the men’s track and
Close and psychology major, described
the character of the team.
smile on his face. “On the inter-
net they picked us to come last in
adding another championship
banner, sooner rather than
By Matthew Lopes “Once with eight players we our conference.” later,” Rothstein said.
field team? Nope, no men’s track competed with Fresno [City Col- The players and coaches have Davis is also confident for
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team either. lege]—we lost by two in double faith in one another and a broth- next year’s season. He, along
“Sports teams should reflect bitter 13-point road
loss to Mt. San Jacin- overtime—but we knew we erhood that they say will contin- with Jerrett Towns, and SCC-
the facilities on campus,” said could compete with anybody,” ue throughout their lives. North leading scorer, Antonio
athletic director Mike Miller. to College ended the
2008-2009 Los Angeles City Davis said. It was a tough end to an over- Owens, are expected to be
“The addition of men’s track and He remembers the low pre- all positive season, in which back leading the Cub charge.
men’s and women’s soccer seem College Men’s Basketball sea-
son on Feb. 27 in the second dictions that online blogs and LACC players held four of the “We’re going to try to
like the obvious next steps to me. articles set for the Cubs at the be- top six scoring averages in the combine talent with disci-
Also golf. I have suggested these round of Southern California Photo by Jorge Ponce/LA Collegian
Regional Playoffs. ginning of the season. The doubt- conference. pline and bring the State
things, but I am not the one who Clarence 'CJ' Davis at the free-
ers seem to have overlooked the Charles Rothstein, a history Championship to L.A. City,”
makes the final decision.” (When The team played most throw line in action against Pasa-
games undermanned, yet still dena City College on Feb. 20. quality of the LACC basketball major, attended several games in Davis said.
Will They Come? on page 11