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Issue 1 Spring 2011 Volume 164 Feb 23
Concert Series
Million Dollar Settlement
Former Baseball Coach Wins
Takes A Bow page 5 $1.2 Million Discrimination Case page 6
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homes in suburban funds going into educational
Cairo from LA., there were tears scholarships and grants improv-
at the final assembly at the Fac- n anticipated $400 mil- ing the educational standards in
ulty and Staff Center. lion shortfall for the California,” said Gene Fernan-
Students presented Work- state's community col- dez and ASO volunteer. “More
force coordinator,Vanessa leges could possibly be students graduate with degrees,
Marti with a framed photo- $110 million less because of rev- in turn get better jobs, better jobs,
graph of them all together. enues from student fees. the higher the taxes they pay.”
On the white matte be- A potential student fee hike Gov. Brown has said he will
neath the glass are warm words from $26 to $36 a unit could re- cut $6.4 million from his own
scrawled for their mentor of duce the cuts to $290 million. office budget. The First Lady of
Western culture and vocation. A recent memorandum from California’s office and the posi-
Marti retrieves the photo the Legislative Analyst's Office tion of Secretary of Education
from atop a corner shelf against was leaked to the media. It sug- will also be cut.
the north wall of her office and gested a $585 million in cuts on The newly-elected governor
shows it proudly. She talks top of the $400 million proposal. has also proposed a plan that
about how a few of her students The memorandum recom- would cut many services like
are now her Facebook friends. mends that community colleges CalWORKs and Medi-Cal. Cal-
Two years later, Marti is still raise their fees from $26 per unit WORKs may see a $1.5 Billion
the program coordinator for the to $66 per unit. cut, a program that is vital to
Egyptian Community College A near billion dollar cut to single mothers and low-income
Initiative (ECCI). She told the the state and community college families.
Collegian that she was sad to see Photo courtesy of Vanessa Marti system which is made up of 112 CalWORKS is a state run
her 23 students leave. Students who participated in the Egyptian Community College Initiative at City College surround project coordinator campuses, nine of which are in program that helps recipients
Marti smiles brightly at her Vanessa Marti at Tom Bradley Corridor at Los Angeles City Hall. (Middle row, third from the left. ) Most of the students the Los Angeles District, with 72 with transportation, child care
desk. The office she shares with had returned to Egypt before President Hosni Mubarak stepped down. Top row (L to R): Tarek Mahmoud, Mohamed districts in total, all face tough and books.
a co-worker at the Wilshire Bou- Ramadan, Ahmed Sanor, Khallaf Moussa, Aly Sayed, Mohamed El Salahy. Second Row,
(L to R): Abdelfattah Zedan,
decisions. Brown has proposed a 50
levard satellite campus is smaller Mohamed Goshan, Hussein Salem, Mohamed Mohamed, Ahmed Badawi
Middle row (L to R): Ahmed Badawi, Mo-
Voters will decide on June 8, percent cut of the state’s general
than a walk-in closet. hamed Mahmoud, Vanessa Marti (Coordinator), Mahmoud Ahmed
, Second below (L to R): Abdelfattah El Makkawy,
Magdi Eid
bottom (L to R): Kazem Saad, Febe Soliman (Assistant), Nafisa Aly, Hala Mahmoud whether or not to extend taxes. It spending to CalWORKs.
Marti’s Blackberry is the can go from 5 to a 15 percent “Hopefully they make cuts
same shade of magenta as her these young men and women we bonded, we created friend- effect on the students at all. She cut. that are equal and don’t affect the
batik cowl scarf. She speaks with are trained in their own country ships—so they took me into their says the former LACC students Los Angeles Community neediest populations, and the two
a friendly voice, barely audible as machinists, radiologists and homes, it was definitely an honor, are not from the Suez Canal, Colleges will have to cut 6.39 biggest programs are the IHSS
in the digital voice recorder on nursing staff. I have to say.” which is a hot spot now. percent of its annual budget, (In Home Supportive Services)
her desk among the piles of fold- Marti said that she had to re- Her voice trails off and it is “ Everybody stayed in touch, which may affect class sizes. and CalWORKs, those are like
ers and open envelopes. search life in Egypt and before clear that Marti is sad to learn and they keep in touch through A forum on the budget cuts the big ‘cash-cows’ of the state,”
She said that the ECCI and the program she was not really that following the current aca- text messaging and cell phones took place on campus Feb. 10, said Case Manager and Coordi-
related outreach programs are exposed to their culture. demic year, the program will end. everyday," Marti said. with Scott Lay, president of the nator, Hsin-Neh Rogers. “These
designed to expose international She was delighted to accom- She talked about the next batch She also said it is quite a Community College League of two programs take up the most
students to American work, life pany the second group of ECCI of students a little more softly. leap to go from their day-to-day California,College President Dr. money for the state, or two of the
and culture. students on their journey to the “So, I went to greet the phase group activities for an entire aca- Jamillah Moore, Vice President most, so it makes sense that they
The students were 19 to 30 U.S. at the start of the academic two students in June of last year, demic year, to scattered dialogue of Administrative Services Paul would want to cut where most of
years old and each came to Los year. there are just 10 students, so it’s through e-mail messages with Carlson and other college admin- the money is going, but they’re
Angeles last June for a single With her visit to Cairo she decreased,” Marti said. “It’s part only a few of them on Facebook. istrators. amongst the people who need it
academic year, armed with a J-1 said that she too experienced of a grander scheme of things. Gone are the lunches they ate The forum included infor- the most.”
visa, which is issued just for cul- culture shock, and the students The United States provided an together, the late nights swelling mation about how to deal with An early contender for elimi-
tural exchange. did their best to make her com- opportunity for the students in conversation and laughter; the cuts and how the cuts will af- nation is the winter semester
“The point of the program is fortable while she looked at their to adapt to American ways, to hopes and future plans revealed. fect LACC. of 2011-2012 here on campus,
to show them the American side world. bridge peace in the Middle East.” Marti is left behind but not A 15 percent cut would which is not yet final but was dis-
of their chosen fields, so they “I didn’t just go there as a Marti did not say why the forgotten, just as the faces in the translate to a reduction of classes cussed at the budget forum.
can return to Egypt and teach it tourist,” Marti said. “I got to program was being discontin- photograph on her wall. from the current 3,222, down to "Cuts will be painful and we
to others,” Marti said. hang out with my students from ued. Marti says the current state 2,719. It is a trend that started in might say goodbye to some of
Marti alludes to the fact that last year, and it was great because of emergency has not had much 2008-2009 when the college of- our dear friends, nevertheless we
fered 3,800 classes, and then in will be OK," Lay said. "We will
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2009-2010, the number dropped
to 3,231 classes.
continue to be the largest higher
education system in the country
CalAware Missing FOIA Info The impact of the proposed and our work at our colleges will
CITY
review last semester. nominated for "Best Picture".
Collegian staff alleges a First Which film did you like best and
Amendment violation after their who do you think will win?
LAW
Watchdog group forces compli- printer, American Foothill Pub- The Collegian asked a few
ance with public records laws. lishing Co. (AFP), delayed an students to stop and share their
issue last semester and shared thoughts about this year's star-
Ron Berg Still By Rocio Maya and Mende Smith student work with Vice President
of Administrative Services Paul
studded event.
There are still a few days be-
Awaits Trial Californians Aware, a special
interest group for public forum
rights, evaluated 36 California
Carlson, prior to printing—prior
review.
Some e-mails sent to re-
fore Oscar night, so hurry up and
try to see at least one or two of
these nominated films before the
By Emanuel Bergmann Community Colleges and gave porters were censored; text was red carpet rolls out!
the Los Angeles Community Col- crossed out with no justification. According to a poll from In-
The next hearing in the on- lege District an “F”. Faxes and other information re- troduction to Acting class, in the
going case of former LACC- Chancellor Daniel LaVista quested was not received. Theatre Academy, the Oscar for
instructor Ronald Berg, accused of the LACCD has been notified "Best Picture" will go to:
of murdering his wife Violeta of the grade by CalAware. Photo by Abimael J. Rivera/ Collegian
Monleon-Berg, is scheduled for The Colleges were audited in VP of Academic Affairs Votes
March 22. five areas and each agency began Amr Ibrahim (left) and Hasssan Ebeid (right) give thumbs up to a student
Berg, who entered a plea of with 100 points. Each offense re- Named Finalist The Social Network 11 who congratulated them on the morning former Egyptian President Hosni
Mubarak stepped down.
sulted in a point deduction from
Professor, Students Welcome
‘‘not guilty by reason of insan- By Mende Smith The Fighter 10
ity,’’ is being evaluated by medi- that value. The final scores were
cal experts. Their findings will be then matched to a grade scale Dr. Kimberly The King's Speech 9
Democracy for Egyptians
instrumental as the trial moves (100=A+ 90=A 80=B 70=C Perry is a finalist
forward. 60=D 50 (and below)=F) to pro- for president Inception 8
“We are currently awaiting duce a final grade. The district at San Joaquin
the reports by the expert doc- lost 50 points in all. Delta College Victory and change have Menes Guirguis anticipated.
in Stockton and Black Swan 8
tors,” said Deputy District Attor- Here is how the district lost
Dr. Kimberly Perry
come to the citizens of Egypt “It was not a crystal ball, it
at Las Positas and are commanding attention was something - I saw it com-
ney Norman Hearon of the Fam- points: Failure to respond to re- College in Livermore. Toy Story 3 4
ily Violence Division, which is quests within 10 days; failure to Perry is among four “highly around the world and here on ing because I [lived] there and
prosecuting the case. provide employment contract qualified candidates” pared True Grit 4 campus. The military of Egypt is I knew it was a matter of time,”
On Sept. 28, 2008, Violeta within 30 days; failure to provide from a list of 28 at San Joaquin in charge until elections are held said Professor Menes Guirguis,
Monleon-Berg was found fatal- credit card account statements Delta. There are three finalists The Kids Are Alright 1 to fill the vacant seat, a win for Arabic Program Director who
ly stabbed in the apartment she and requests for reimbursement for the position in Livermore. democracy after 30 years. also teaches French. “The people
shared with her husband Ronald within 30 days, failure to make Perry is the only candidate from 127 Hours 1 Former President Hosni are now looking for a real de-
Leroy Berg. He is currently in available the conflict of interest, California for that job. Mubarak’s departure is some- mocracy.”
Last year she was a finalist thing that LACC professor Professor Guirguis has an
custody and awaiting trial. at Edmonds Community College Winter's Bone 0
Failing Grade see page 3
in Washington State. Revolution see page 3
INDEX: Opinion Page 2 News Page 3 Feature Page 4 Arts & Entertainment Page 5 Sports Page 6
2 Opinion Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Dreams Deferred
aren’t we? We are ben- 855 N. Vermont Ave.,
It’s the beginning of the efitting from the programs, Los Angeles, CA 90029
school year, so complaints services and resources that
about long lines, perva- LACC is making available EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
sive construction, and cuts to us despite the major cuts Reuben E. Reynoso
by Budget Cuts
to athletic programs and to its overall budget and ART DIRECTOR
classes are rather com- subsequent programs. Luca Loffredo
monplace. Furthermore, for some SECTION EDITORS:
People are in a scram- individuals like myself, LACC FOOD:
ble to get the classes they continues to be a place Bria Wissing
need, required books, and that gives second chances OPINION:
some peace and quiet to for an education. Mende Smith
L
actually hear lectures, pick Unlike most students SPORTS:
ong lines, overcrowded up some knowledge and here, I already have a
classrooms, cancelled get some work done. bachelor’s degree (and Luis Ponce
sessions; these are some In the midst of all these a Master’s degree for that ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:
of the issues that have difficulties and hullabaloo, matter), and yet I’m en- Tanya Flowers
greeted students on their return though, it’s important not rolled in first year courses. DISTRIBUTION MANAGER:
to LACC. Now, with Gov. Jerry to lose sight of what Los An- Suffice to say, I’ve Collegian Staff
Brown’s budget cut proposal geles City College still has reached a point in my life
of $400 million statewide, the to offer us. Let’s take the where professional transi- ADVERTISING:
LACCD stands to lose $40 million time to reposition ourselves tion is both inevitable and Tercius Bufete
more in budget cuts. and look at this place from necessary, and I am basi- GRAPHICS:
What does that mean to you? another angle. cally starting all over again. Luca Loffredo, Mende Smith,
Even longer lines, more problems Illustration by Jose Ramon Tobar/ Collegian
Budget cuts and lack of Where else can indi- Gegham Khekoyan
with students meeting transfer re- funding can be identified viduals wishing to explore
quirements and less financial aid to handle the extra cost and so as the source of many of other career options and
to those of us who need it. the dream of a bright future at- REPORTERS:
the obstacles that we face eventually embark on a Kalifa Madden,
Our community colleges are tained through higher education on campus. The California full-fledged transition, take Whitney Shepard, Luis Rivas
filled with students who hope to will disappear along with the mil- Community College system classes for $26 per unit, at Mario Mariscal,
transfer to four year universities, lions the system is losing. sustained an 8 percent cut least for now? My local Emanuel Bergmann,
but also students who seek a bet- We here at the Collegian in its overall budget last community college, LACC Brent Pearson, Tanya Flowers,
ter life through education. want to send Gov. Brown a mes- year, and LACC cut winter - that’s where. Luis Ponce, Curtis Strain,
In today’s economic times, sage: we want you to know that and summer sessions to bal- When comparing the Heather Bisemeier, Rocio Maya,
many students have lost jobs and the state’s budget should not be ance its own budget. affordability of attending Erin Sapinoso, Susana Lobo,
returned to school in order to train balanced on the backs of the Miguel Gonzalez
It makes sense then that a California State University
for a new career. working class. the school and personnel or a University of California
Many of these students are in We understand that there is struggle to do the work they school where the cost of
financial straights, relying on un- a shortfall in the state budget, PHOTOGRAPHERS:
set out to do for students, a unit is more than $300, I Luca Loffredo,
employment and financial aid to but these cuts to the community and students in turn suffer am more than willing and Russ Mutuc, Jorge Ponce, Pe-
get by. The latest budget cut pro- college will only hurt those that from the continually declin- happy to enroll at a place dro Dias, Reuben E. Reynoso,
posals will only make it tougher already suffer; the low-income ing resources and support. where construction occurs Abimael j. Rivera, Luis Rivas
on our out-of-work students, by students, the displaced worker According to the Cali- to accommodate more
denying them much needed fi- student, the immigrant student fornia Community Colleges students. ILLUSTRATORS:
nancial support. with images of the American Chancellor’s Office, about I will miss out on the , Edgar A.
Recent high school graduates dream. Gonzalez Aguilar "Bubbles,"
140,000 students were esti- opportunity to try out for Billy C. Monroe,
will also suffer, as classes and ses- Gov. Brown: We ask you to re- mated to be turned away a spot on the basketball
sions are cancelled and transfers think your proposal, to look into Jose Ramon Tobar
during the 2009-2010 school team to stand in line for up
to four year universities take lon- other programs besides educa- year. to an hour to take at least
ger. tion for cuts. In the end, if you ONLINE MEDIA:
As grim as this data may one class that is of inter- Russ Mutuc
When their financial aid gets cut the budget of the commu- seem, there is still a light at est to me. In the end, the
cut, the burden of cost will fall on nity college system, you will also the end of this tunnel. school is still running, I’m
their family’s shoulders. Many low- defer the dream of thousands of FACULTY ADVISER:
Fortunately for us, we getting what I want and I’m Rhonda Guess
income families will not be able students. are officially students, and satisfied.
we are actually enrolled in E-mail:
at least one class. losangeles.collegian@gmail.
com
Twitter:
Q :Jerry Brown is slated to approve a budget cut which affects the LACCD with
as much as an immediate $400 million decrease in the allotted funds for com-
munity colleges and CSU’s which could mean a tuition hike to as much as $66 per
@CollegianWired
Facebook:
LACC broadcast
unit. What message do you have for Gov. Brown? Editorial / Advertising offices:
Compiled by Kalifa Madden (323) 953-4000, ext. 2831
Photo by Abimael J. Rivera (Mon. and Wed., 1-4 p.m.)
Fred Harris Janysh Osmonov Megan Scott Paula Abdul Lyanne Hernandez
English Professor Business English Theatre Biology
“Lots of students are “It’s getting tougher and “Education is an incredibly “I would tell Gov. Jerry “I think that’s really bad
hurting and a lot of students tougher every day. I’m trans- important thing to better soci- Brown most of the politicians especially coming from a
don’t have jobs right now, so ferring to a Cal State Uni- ety. If education isn’t available need to stop stealing from community college, it’s sup-
I think they should reconsid- versity and I can’t really add to the general population how the beginning, because they posed to be cheaper than a
er their plan before putting it classes, because of the bud- are we going to improve as a have all these great speeches Cal State and a UC, but I just
into action.” get cuts a lot of classes are people. and then they don’t do what spent $350, on my books for
closed. I think it should be taken they’re supposed to. one semester.
It’s important to give the from other places not educa- It makes it so much harder I think that they should
opportunity for students to tion because it’s so incredibly for other people, cause while give more opportunities for
learn and graduate from important. I don’t know where they’re working and paying students instead of spending
school especially from the we could take it because we taxes they’re stealing from more time on war and stuff
community colleges ... ” just don’t have enough of it.” the country ... Embezzlement cause I think education is
that’s what that is!” more important than that and
I don’t have money. UGH!”
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Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 News 3
Scholarships:
Democracy from page 1
Failing Grade
can help tremendously in easing salliemae.com Guirguis said. “They were supposed to restore all communications from
the financial burdens of pursuing to know [democracy] in 1952, but everyone from State Secretary Hilary
an education. unfortunately the military came into Clinton to the Vice President of Co-
Most scholarships require power and they never had real de- lombia, Angelino Garzon, Egypt did
form 700 within 30 days of the mocracy.” just that.
submission of unofficial request, and failure to charge a
transcripts, a copy of current Guirguis says the last three “When the connection was back,
duplication fee of .10 per page Egyptian presidents all came from I found some of my friends, not all
semester registration and a one- for conflict of interest form 700.
page essay along with a simple the military: Mubarak, Anwar Sadat but a few, brainwashed by the media
In cases where an agency and Gamel Abdel Nasser. He says in Egypt,” Ibrahim said. “Some kept
application. did not respond at all (with
Additional requirements the Egyptian people never really saying this might have been a bad
either a proper response or chose their nation’s leader. idea.”
may include letters of fulfillment of the request), they
recommendation from school “Now I am proud to be an Egyp- Ibrahim and his friends decided
were automatically given 0 tian and now I can go back,” Profes- to continue his support from here in
faculty. Each scholarship has a (zero) points. The LACCD was
unique set of requirements. sor Guirguis said, adding that he is the U.S by joining a demonstration at
not the only district to fail for now considering a trip to Egypt after the Federal Building in Westwood.
not complying with the request 31 years abroad. They were elated to find that many
Proof-Reading.com to view the public records in a
Scholarship Program Egyptian students at Los Ange- Americans supported the pro-democ-
timely manner, or to overcharge les Community College, Amr Ibra- racy movement.
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or for copying records, but made
permanent resident, minimum Bill Doyle Scholarship him, Hassan Ebeid and Mohamed “Now, the youth has the power.
the current list of offenders. The Mohamed were elated to hear the an- We are in the position to elect our
3.5 GPA, essay topic available Eligibility: Minimum of 12 units Glendale and Cerritos districts
on website. with grade of “B” or better in nouncement. Ibrahim was awakened next president,” Hassan Ebeid said.
received an A+, San Diego Com- early in the morning by one of his “The best people to be involved
Award:$1,500 Social Science courses taken munity College District lost only
maximumDeadline: June 1, 2011 at Los Angeles Community roommates. in this, [are] the young people, the
10 points. “‘Amr Amr! Our president is new generation, and Egypt is full of
Contact: Proof-Reading.com College. Include unofficial CalAware is already in court
Scholarship Program transcript demonstrating a out!’ I go to my computer and see all young people who are very well edu-
seeking an order to bring the the people in the streets celebrating,” cated, wonderfully knowledgeable,
703 Market Street minimum GPA of 3.0 and 12 worst copying fee overcharges
21st Floor units completed at any one of the encountered in the audit (see Ibrahim said, a electronics and com- and Egypt is the only country where
San Francisco, CA 91403-2131 colleges in LACCD. Currently puter technology major. you can find someone who speaks
the "worst performing districts" Although Egyptians managed to three languages and who is extremely
Website: www.proof-reading. attending a college in the answer above) into conformity
com/proof-reading_scholarship_ LACCD as a fulltime student. oust Mubarak, it has not come at an sophisticated and well educated but
with the law. easy price. Violence was reported, is driving a taxi because there is no
program.asp Download application with “We expect a favorable re-
complete instructions at www. but the estimates varied because of job for him,” Professor Guirguis said.
sult from either a court order or the lack of official reports. The num- These Egyptian students and
Unmet Need Scholarship aft1521.org a settlement, either of which will
Program Award: $1,000 bers fluctuated from 300 into the professor, think there is a democratic
be brought to the attention of thousands. Knowing this, Ibrahim ripple effect taking place in the Mid-
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or Deadline: 4pm March 25, 2011 other clearly overcharging public
permanent resident, family’s Submit applications and essays and his friends still wish they could dle East and that these demonstra-
agencies.” CalAware stated. have been in Egypt to be part of the tions can inspire more countries like
adjusted gross income must be to: Los Angeles College Faculty
$30,000 or less, minimum 2.5 Guild movement. Jordan, Yemen and Syria.
GPA or GED score of 42, visit Tina Epherson “I wish I was there right now be- “Egypt is the heart of the world,
cause I wanted to share this revolu- whatever happens in Egypt is going
Police Wire
tion,” Ibrahim said, “But I did what to affect the entire world,” Professor
I could from here, making calls to Guirguis said.
Feb. 7, 1 p.m. – Grand theft auto Beverly Blvd. and Kenmore encourage them to do something use- We can see minor glimpses of
at Madison and Burns. Ave. ful for our country. My brother took freedom in Syria which has restored
Feb. 8 9:20 a.m. – Theft from Feb. 12, 3:30 a.m. – Robbery at part in the revolution and got shot in connections to YouTube and Face-
Los Angeles Police Department a vehicle at Vermont Ave and Melrose Ave. and Oxford Ave. the shoulder by police, but he is OK book after three years of the websites
Crime Stats Normal Feb. 13, 4 p.m. – Theft at N. now.” being blocked the New York Times
Know What’s Going On! Feb. 10, 6 p.m. – Grand theft Normandie Ave. and Melrose Professor Guirguis believes the reported.
Compiled by Susana Lobo auto at North Hoover St. and Ave. revolution should be credited to the “We are going back to Egypt in
Feb. 6, 11 p.m. – Robbery at Lockwood Ave. Feb. 13, 9:30 p.m. – Theft at work of the youth in Egypt for taking four months. so you can imagine we
Santa Monica Blvd. and Mari- Feb. 11, 12:01 a.m. – Grand Santa Monica Blvd. and Oxford. the technology and communication left Egypt and everything was worse
posa. theft auto at Heliotrope Ave. and Feb 14, 5:45 p.m. – Theft at N. methods of today to spark the begin- and now we go back and everything
Feb. 6, 10:30 p.m. – Grand theft North Beverly Blvd. Vermont Ave and Prospect Ave. The hieroglyphic translates to: ning of the revolution. According to is changing.” Ibrahim said.
auto at North Edgemont St. and Feb. 11, 3:15 p.m. – Theft at Mubarak steps down. Egyp- CNN, the movement was organized “Today we have our freedom,”
Lily Crest Ave. tians are Free. from Facebook and continued on said Mohamed Mohamed.
Twitter.
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4 Feature Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
O
ne hour of chamber “We’re going to take you to time as the class was ending.
music performed by Spain and give you a little love,” Matt Williams, a student who
female group Duo Dewberry said. She was right, plays the viola said, “The perfor-
Seconda, formed by it was a beautiful and romantic mance was excellent. I wanted to
cellist Carter Dewberry and pia- movement that made you feel as come watch it because I like to see
nist Kanae Matsumoto was not if Valentine’s Day decided it wasn’t people who play string instruments
enough. Students filled the hallway ready to leave yet. With the next well. I would like to see them come
of Clausen Hall last Tuesday as piece, the performers body lan- back.”
they anticipated the performance. guage changed from dramatic and Lawrence Peavey is a music
The doors opened and students powerful to soft and feminine fur- student who plays the piano and
filled the auditorium to capacity. ther enhancing the romanticism of this was his first time in attendance
The lights went dim and only the performance. at a live chamber music perfor-
focused on the stage. Duo Secon- Next was Benjamin Britten’s mance.
da’s performance was featured as ‘Cello Sonata in C’. Dewberry and “I didn’t really like it. It was hard
part of Los Angeles City College’s Matsumoto explained to the audi- to get into,” Peavey said about the
Music 152 class, “Current Music ence that they selected pieces to first piece. When asked about the
Events”. Although attendance was play that had different colors and rest of the performance, Peavey
mandatory for students, visitors that ‘Cello Sonata in C’ was going smiled with an expression on his
were welcomed. to take them on a ride and was like face that said it all.
The show started off slow and an argument between “a couple “Wow!” Peavey said.
dramatic. Listeners were taken on that has been married for 70 years.” Students asked Dewberry and
a roller coaster of emotions with The audience was witness to Matsumoto if they would come
Claude Debussy’s ‘Cello Sonata’. a conversation between a cello back to perform again, but an an-
Dewberry and Matsumoto played and a piano in which the cello got swer could not be given. The deci-
with vibrance. The sound of their the last word. After the finale, Duo sion is up to the faculty of the mu-
instruments narrated a story and Seconda received a standing ova- sic department.
the swaying of their body, sharp tion. Future performances can be
jerks of their arms, and facial ex- “Bravo!” “Wonderful!”, and found posted in the hallways of
pressions acted it out. After the first “Beautiful!” could be heard yelled Clausen Hall.
piece, Dewberry and Matsumoto among the audience members. Photo by Pedro Dias/ Collegian
spoke to the audience and ex- They wanted an encore. Duo Sec- Cellist Carter Dewberry and pianist Kanae Matsumoto mesmerize
students with a lively performance last Tuesday at Clausen Hall.
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