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Volume 160, Number 3
Budget Cuts Bring Student Protests to Sacramento
Students from all across California gathered at Raley field in Sacramento on Monday, March 16 to protest against
the education budget cuts signed by the governor on Feb. 20.
Prof. Tames 'Mean
Genes' at City College
By Jamie Hong additional
reporting by Tim Carpenter
More than 50 students and
faculty members gathered on a
Friday morning at the Faculty
and Staff Center at City Col-
lege to learn how to tame the
demons that pursue passion,
pleasure and pain with Dr. Jay
Phelan.
“Mean Genes: From Sex to
Money to Food: Taming our
Primal Instincts” is a high-
tech million-dollar gift, pack-
aged in a simple wrapping, and
serves as an “owner’s manual
for the brain” on how to bridle
impulsive behavior.
One of the topics Dr. Phel-
an addressed at City College
on March 20 in his presenta-
tion “Mean Genes” was why
people love fat and hate to ex-
ercise.
“It comes down to one
thing, laziness,“ Phelan said.
“However, we need to change
our thinking about laziness.
Stop thinking exercise is good
and that laziness is bad.” He
suggests these mind tricks and
other clever ways to promote
healthy living.
Phelan described the bridge
between our genes and our be-
havior and how to effectively
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The Student Voice of Los Angeles City College Since 1929
move back and forth to ultimate-
ly improve our lives.
“If you investigate the evo-
lutionary history of humans and
various traits that were favored,
it can help you with insights and
information into what we deal
with today,” Phelan said in a tele-
phone interview. He proceeded to
describe how our ancestors used
to gather food to survive and ate
it immediately so that it would
not spoil and go to waste. Phelan
said this is why we struggle to-
day with dieting.
He also offers an effective
way to save money and resist the
tendency to spend that paycheck
right away.
“What I use, and it actually
is a method that works very well
for me, is I have my money sent
somewhere,” Phelan said. “And
I don’t even know how to access
it.”
These are some of the mecha-
nisms Dr. Jay Phelan and co-au-
thor Dr. Terry Burnham suggest
in their original book, “Mean
Genes.” “Mean Genes” is more
than an ambiguous self-help
book that recommends recit-
ing affirmations. It resembles a
guidebook, which appears to be
grounded in scientific fact on
how to battle against one’s own
mean genes and effectively nur-
Features Features
See what students are
big hit with parents and kids
Page 6
Photo by Jonathan Velasquez/LA Collegian
New A.A. in Korean
to Offer Practical,
Unique Opportunity
With dog bowls that communicate via cells phones, and a
strong foothold in industries such as banking, Korea and its
native language are becoming more and more relevant in to-
day’s global marketplace. An A.A. in Korean opens a door
not only for learning more about a rich culture, but also for
getting a leg up on some exciting career choices.
By Mars Melnicoff
James Trent studies film
at Los Angeles City College
Illustration by Lilit Atshemyan/LA Collegian
(LACC), but by semester’s end
will have completed four of the
classes required to fulfill the Ko-
rean A.A. degree.
Trent’s interest in Korea be-
gan four years ago with a ran-
dom phone call. A voice on the
other end of the line asked if he
would be interested in teaching
“I have a tattoo ... And computer skills in Korea. Trent’s
main source of income comes
it captures the essence
from teaching computer courses,
of what I am saying … I
though he also works as an actor.
feel like I have to battle
Two weeks later he was on a
with these genes.” Dr. plane to a U.S. Military Base in
Phelan commenting on his Daegu (pronounced day-goo).
dragon-like tattoo. He spent one and a half years
teaching a computer program
ture self-control.
called A+ to Americans. Trent
“What we do—using the
fell in love with the country, the
lens of evolutionary biology—
culture, the people and the his-
is sift through that haystack
tory. Now he’s back at LACC.
of advice that is out there al-
“America is a baby compared
to the years of culture and history
Mean Genes on page 9
there,” Trent said.
carrying in the bag
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
A diverse group of students traveled to Sacramento to
join thousands of California Community College students
who hope to head off proposed tuition hikes.
By Jonathan Velasquez mostly K-12 students there are
still serious issues that could af-
Clouds covered Sacramento fect community college students
skies, but did not stop a group in the near future. Gov. Schwar-
of 20 City College students from zenegger wants to increase tu-
raising their voices along with ition to $30 per unit and to elimi-
thousands more at the “March in nate Cal Grants and cut other
March Rally” at the State Capital programs such as EOP&S.
March 16. They marched to pro- Most of the marchers held
test against the recent budget cuts signs and chanted. They called
signed by Gov. Arnold Schwar- on the governor to stop the more
zenegger. than $11 billion cut in education
Buses full of students and funds.
their supporters began to arrive “Our future! Our nation! We
from all across the state at Ral- want education,” the students
ey Field, Sacramento’s stadium, shouted as they walked along
from 8 a.m. They carried signs Capitol Avenue toward their final
from San Francisco City College, destination a few blocks away.
from De Anza Community Col- As the sky cleared up and
lege, San Jose, Fresno and L.A. most students reached the end of
Pierce College. They kept arriv- the march at the Capitol, a group
ing, and joined in with decisive of students gathered at the steps
steps and words of disapproval. and started to play music while
By 10 a. m. they began the short the rest continued their chant.
walk to the Capitol. No one from inside the building
“It is important to make sure came out to say a word.
we address issues and budget Minutes later, advocates took
cuts,” said recently appointed the stand and spoke as loud as
ASO President James Zetino they could in an attempt to make
who was part of the City College their voices go beyond the closed
group that flew to Sacramento. doors at the State Capitol.
Although the cuts affect Protest on page 9
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Walk through the door of opportunity
with an A.A. in Korean. Features Pages 6, 7
This semester, for the first
time, LACC students may begin Arts Page 8
study toward an associate degree & Entertainment
in Korean. It is the only such
A.A. offered at any community
college in California. Professor Campus Page 10
Mickey Hong worked tirelessly Highlight
for the last two years to make this
program possible.
Sports Pages 11, 12
New A.a. in Korean on page 9
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Editorial:
Stop Tuition Hikes Dear Editor, wanted to marry my grand-
In response to
“Keep Church and
mother? Should that be le-

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By Frank Elaridi ployees, contribute to their was shocked to read gal?” As if marrying ones’
about the censorship own grandparent is the same

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family’s income, pay bills,
here is an old Chi- have children, help pay the lawsuit against LACC. I thing as two people of the

State Separate”
nese proverb that ex- family mortgage, and so on. was in that classroom when same gender, who love each
plains, “teachers open With higher tuition, many of the incident occurred, front other, getting married. He
the door, but you must enter these diligent students that we and center, and I can’t be- was trying to persuade us.

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yourself.” At Los Angeles take pride in, would be forced lieve it’s being taken that far. He completely failed to
City College, we have access to spend less time in school We were instructed meet the assignment criteria think it is an unfair opinion harmed, then of course he is be-
to countless instructors and and more time working to to present an informative and instead chose to use the to say that “religious duty” ing extreme. I am not condoning
various classes that can open pay for necessities. A college speech, it wasn’t just some classroom as his forum for leads to terrorism. Loresto’s or agreeing with Lopez for the
the door to our futures, but we education is supposed to be an loose speech free-for-all. In hate speech! opinion was uncalled for in a re- simple reason that I never heard
must take the initiative to walk investment for the future, a ve- fact, John Matteson gave a And now he wants com- sponse to Jonathan Lopez’s suit or read his speech.
through that door ourselves. hicle toward an easier life, so very clear lecture on the dif- pensation for “damages”?! I against the Los Angeles Commu- The real point I am trying to
“Never doubt that a small why make it harder and more ferences between informa- don’t think Jonathan Lopez nity College District. convey is that it is uneducated
group of thoughtful, commit- unattainable by burdening stu- tive and persuasive speech. understands the meaning of A speech class is a place for to compare the separation of
ted citizens can change the dents with a higher costs? He also advised us to avoid damage, and he certainly people to learn how to properly church and state to this one case
world. Indeed, it’s the only Greek philosopher, Epicte- hot topics such as abor- lacks respect for free speech communicate opinions and in- and then link it to terrorism. The
thing that ever has.” Those tus, said it best when he wrote, tion or the death penalty and its power. If he wants to formation in all types of envi- separation of church and state
are the powerful words of the “We must not believe the because of the likelihood spout his hate speech in the ronments. It is required of the should be focused on lawmaking,
late American Anthropologist, many, who say that only free that it would crossover into quad, by all means, go for teacher to inform the students not educating. Also, religious
Margaret Mead. people ought to be educated, persuasive territory. He re- it man. But to do so in the what are acceptable topics. There duty does not lead to violence. I
Earlier this month, an im- but we should rather believe minded us that we should classroom was completely is no need of a teacher who be- could make the same argument
pressive number of commu- the philosophers who say that have fun with our topics. I inappropriate. I commend littles students when they express that Loresto’s beliefs lead to the
nity college students, faculty, only the educated are free.” remember his examples for John Matteson for the re- their opinion. senseless killing of Christians,
and administrators rallied in If only the educated are truly informative topics being as straint he showed during It is true that students should however that would be a logical
protest at the state Capitol’s free, then we need to gather as simple as “Bees”. Many this incident. Not once did not talk about religion in a math fallacy and unfair in response to
North Steps, against the move a society and fight for our free- students did end up present- he ask Jonathan to stop, but or science class. However a Marc Loresto.
to raise student fees in com- dom to be educated without ing excellent, interesting, he did allow other students speech class is aimed at teaching Religion does not need to be
munity colleges across the feeling the heavy burden that INFORMATIVE speeches to leave if the subject mat- students how to speak in front of separate from school grounds.
Golden State. forced many students to drop on topics ranging from ter was troubling for them. an audience. If a speech class al- Religion does not need to be ta-
These movements are nec- out. drums to candy corn. He was defending his class- lows a student to present a per- booed or feared because it is de-
essary and crucial to the con- It is our hope that tuition On the day that Jonathan room and the students in it. suasive speech on any topic, then batable. There should be a free-
tinued existence of community will not be raised, and lower Lopez gave his speech he I think he’s an excellent in- a student should be free to speak dom to learn all types of religions
college campuses, because it income California Community stood up and preached Jesus structor, truly one of the best on religion to at least evoke a and beliefs for all people and a
shows that we will stand up as College students will be able Christ as the savior and pro- I’ve had. I hope this mess response from the class. That school should be the number one
one and protect our rights, tu- to continue their higher educa- ceeded to compare homo- doesn’t affect his future here would ultimately make that stu- source of that information. (If not
ition, campuses, and students. tion. However, the possibility sexuality to incest and pe- at LACC, that would be a dent successful. second to a library).
If nothing else, the demonstra- of higher tuitions is here, and dophilia. It was some of the huge loss for this college. Speaking on religion does not The real objection is keeping
tion planted a seed of thought it is something you must face most offensive garbage I’ve Honestly, I felt like your ar- mean speaking on violence or religious opinions outside of the
in the governor’s head on his and conquer. ever had the misfortune of ticle on this issue was slight- prejudice. The schools require classroom environment, which is
way home in his private jet, If the government is dis- hearing.. I was so angry and ly one-sided and failed to that the students and teachers already solved. All teachers are
which alone could pay for couraging you with higher frustrated that I had to leave paint a clear picture of what do not express racism or preju- required to provide a syllabus of
hundreds of thousands of col- fees, let us encourage you, the room. I stood in the hall really took place that day. dice for the protection of other rules that outline that protection
lege tuition. not with money, but with the shaking and in tears. Mr. Hopefully the same students and teachers. However, of students' rights and liberties.
With many students al- promise of a better future with Lopez was telling us that doesn’t happen in the court- speaking out against same-sex With regards to that, students
ready unable to afford the a college degree. Work twice we needed to be saved and room.. marriage is really a political ac- should be allowed to give an in-
hefty price tag that goes along as hard now, and find a way giving us his disturbing jus- tion against a proposition that formative or persuasive speech
with a college education, how to pay the tuition, so that you tifications for supporting the Regards, can still become a law. on their own religion.
many more students would and your family can have an ban on same-sex marriage. Honestly, I do not know what
be left behind due to finan- easier journey in the future. He actually said, “What if I Inez Parra Jonathan Lopez said. If he felt Amy
cial difficulties if tuition is Run now, so that you can walk that same-sex couples should be
raised? Some of us are for- later, sweat now, so you can
tunate enough to have college relax later, and budget now, so
fees easily taken care of, but you can splurge later.
many of our future doctors, None of us are sure of what Dear Collegian; we must live each moment as it dream. Meggan dreamed of being family. I hope that Da Vinci

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attorneys, nurses, architects, the future holds for college were our last. an artist and dreamed of voting Hall will honor her life with
and others, need a helping tuitions or life in general, but hank you for the I didn’t have the pleasure of in the past election. In my view a portrait assembled by the
hand right now, as the nation’s you have control of your des- quality work you do knowing Meggan but had felt the she achieved both. Her dreams talents of LACC Art stu-
economy continues to deterio- tiny regardless. You are on on each and every is- pain expressed by her family. of passion will resonate in the dents.
rate. your way to the life you want sue of the school newspaper. To some Meggan was a hearts and minds of all potential
At LACC, numerous stu- to lead. Onward! I really enjoyed your cover- stranger. For others she was a art majors and her face will for- Regards,
dents are also full-time em- age of the late Meggan Pan- friend, but to her family she was ever grace the walls at Los An-
dy, it was a stark reminder their blood, an extension of them- geles City College. My deepest Alexander
of how short life is and how selves and a miracle that dared to condolences go out to her loving

Media Arts Department, Chemistry 208 Dear Editor: important issue and that many “new doctrine” of so called ap- could be construed as an in-

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Los Angeles City College people are missing some key propriate social norms. Having sult, from your appearance,
855 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029 his is an open let- points. First off, some may feel said that, we must look at the key to your speech patterns, to the
ter concerning your that this issue has surfaced as a points that many are failing to very nature of what makes you
Editor-in-Chief: Theresa Adams
most recent Colle- result of the recent publicity sur- see. Mr. Lopez was in a speech an individual. The outcome is
Managing Editor: Jamie Hong gian publication, drawing spe- rounding Jonathan Lopez’s suit class, there were no restrictions that people will be offended,
News Editors: cific reference to the articles alleging discrimination by the on chosen topics and he decided insulted and divided on the
Tim Carpenter, Steve La, Matthew Lopes “Keep Church and State Sep- Los Angeles Community Col- to comment on his views of same issues but that is what makes
Opinion Editor: Frank Elaridi arate as well as Freedom of lege District and more specifi- sex marriage based on his mor- our society a democracy. You
Sports Editor: Mars Melnicoff Speech on School Grounds.” I cally his speech instructor, John als and beliefs, there is nothing don’t have to like or agree with
Photo Editor: Jorge Ponce think that this is an extremely Matteson but that’s not true. This wrong with this. In response, his everyone but you should allow
Arts & Entertainment Editor: Monica Olofsson dates back to a long history at instructor did not allow his to fin- them to express their views. I
Distribution Manager: Collegian LACC where students feel op- ish his speech, called him a fas- am deeply against Proposition
Advertising: Theresa Adams, Tim Carpenter pressed and restricted to speak cist bastard and told him to ask 8 but I would never take away
Graphics: Beatrice Alcala, Ester Castanho, Ashley Gonzalez, their minds for fear of intimida- God for his grade. Well, I will the rights of my foes to ex-
Derek Villanueva tion by law enforcement person- defend the instructor that we had press their opposition. LACC
Reporters nel as well as retaliation by the every right to call him a fascist is an extension of the Ameri-
Theresa Adams, Lisette Alvarez, Virginia Bulacio, Frank Elaridi, LaTijera schools administrative faculty. bastard, because that is his right can culture, a culture filled
Griffith, Jamie Hong, Matthew Lopes, Mars Melnicoff, Jessica Rivera, Not to long ago we can recall to free speech. However, he did with rage, helplessness and
Victoria Safarian, Anthony Suncin such intimidation and harass- not have the right to not let the struggle, so we have a choice
Photographers ment taking place with one of student finish his presentation or to make, either we embrace
Jordan Angulo, Virginia Bulacio, Salvador Chavez, Jesse Gantt, Jorge your very own journalists by the not issue a grade as the assign- our differences for the bet-
Ponce food truck. So in essence, Mr. ment was completed. The article ter, adopt a “live and let live”
Cartoonists
Lopez suit is not surprising but comments on how some people mentality and promote toler-
Lilit Atshemyan, Ester Castanho, Ashley Gonzalez, Derek Villanueva
the problem we have here is the felt insulted and should not have ance or we go into a violent
Next Issue:
Faculty Adviser: Rhonda Guess April 15 famous double standard clause, been exposed to Mr. Lopez opin- war. Conflict and differences
such that is prevalent in our soci- ion. This is the problem, if some will never cease, but our tol-
Email: lacollegian@yahoo.com Editorial deadline:
April 8 ety as a whole. people feel insulted does that erance for each other will be
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I’m not religious by any mean that the speech of the op- directly dependent on our free-
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The college newspaper is published as a learning experience, offered under the college journalism instructional letters to the editor and publicity
means, for me, religion is noth- posing party must be silenced? dom to breathe and live freely.
program. The editorial and advertising materials published herein, including any opinions expressed, are the responsibility releases. ing more than a manipulative If so, then that would apply to
of the student newspaper staff.
Under appropriate state and federal court decisions, these materials are free from prior restraint by virtue of the First tool to keep people oppressed by nearly every area of our com- Respectfully,
Amendment to the United States Constitution. Advertising deadline: forcing lies rooted in hope and munications rendering our popu-
Accordingly, materials published herein, including any opinions expressed, should not be interpreted as the position April 8
of the Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles City College, or any officer or employee thereof. ultimately attempting to shape lous mute. If you think about it Justine
© 2003 Collegian. No material may be reprinted without the express written permission of the Collegian.
Send materials to Collegian culture and behavior. It is the nearly anything and everything
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Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Opinion 3

Lawmakers Finally
City College Different Pass a Budget
enrollment is highest at commu- solve many of the state's prob-

from the Rest?

able to apply and get into classes
nity colleges, why is education lems, including the budget crisis.
always the first to get hit with It takes engineers to fix our crum-
budget cuts? bling roads and bridges, teachers
Perhaps the reason that edu- to train the next generation, and
cation is not a high priority for CEOs such as Eric Schmidt of
many lawmakers, is that the Google, who graduated from UC
By Steve La benefits are not readily apparent; Berkeley, to keep our state on the
week. It was a schedule that

without even mailing an offi-
cial transcript from my previous
school was pleasing. The first
week of classes I had the same
By Joe Faulstich feelings of doubt that I think ev-
I could enjoy for the whole
semester, and not worry about
missing classes because of my
pre-arranged meetings and
other activities. For the first
I
t has been about 106 days
since Gov. Arnold Schwar-
zenegger declared a special
session with the legislators to
deal with California's economic
There is no instant gratification, cutting edge of technology and
and no immediate return on in- development.
vesting in educating others. California’s access to the
What many don’t realize, pool of innovators provided by
includ- the public
ing most education

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os Angeles City Col-
lege is my third at-
tempt at a higher edu-
cation in my college career
and I just want one thing, and
one thing only; my degree.
I am a 23 year old, Los An-
geles Caucasian native, and
the only American dream my
parents had for me is to get
the best education their mon-
ey could buy. So what could
LACC have to offer me af-
ter going through private el-
ementary and middle schools,
a re-awakening of Califor-
nian-bred boarding school,
and two private universities?
The first thing I noticed
at LACC was the efficiency
with which the school operat-
ed. The speed at which I was
eryone has when starting at a new
school. I had not been on campus
very often, so when I first walked
in to go to my first class, I had
to use the kiosk map to figure out
where I was, and where I was go-
ing.
I signed up to take an eclec-
tic group of classes that trans-
lated into a great schedule for the
“I am a 23 year old, Los
Angeles Caucasian native, and
the only American dream my
parents had for me is to get
the best education their money
could buy. ”
time in a long time, I am excit-
ed about learning new things.
Since this journey has begun,
I have taken it upon myself to
get the education I deserve. I
am making things happen and
to me it was worth the wait
and a good thing for a 23 year
old living in the middle of a
recession.
crisis. The weeks of arguments,
threats, political posturing, and
finally compromises, resulted in
a budget that Schwarzenegger
signed into law on Friday, Feb.
20.
Both republicans and demo-
crats had to make concessions
and pass a budget that most leg-
islators deemed a necessary, but
painful step to avoid a financial
collapse of California’s economy.
While it is commendable that
some lawmakers decided to put
aside partisan differences in ex-
change for the greater good, it is
troubling that during a recession,
public higher education always
seems to be the first casualty in
the struggle for financial stability.
According to the New York
Times, California would make
$14.8 billion in budget cuts in
programs such as public transit,
health care and schools. Califor-
nia’s two largest public univer-
sity systems, the University of
California and California State
University, have already made
considerable reductions in en-
rollment.
republi- “Education is an investment, system
cans in the not a cost. For every one dollar would be
California invested, the state gets back three greatly di-
assembly, minished,
from the earning power of these if cuts to
is that bud-
get cuts to individuals who are successful in education
community our community colleges...” became
colleges a perma-
would ul- nent fix-
timately ture in
harm the state in the long term. any budget negotiation.
Los Angeles City College, one Jack Scott, the chancellor of
of the 108 community colleges the California Community Col-
in California serves thousands leges, advocates the vital role that
of students and allows them the the community college system
opportunity to gain needed skills plays in our economy.
to contribute to California’s job During an Oct. 27 visit to
market. LACC last year, Scott called the
The state needs individuals California community college
such as artists, writers, engi- system an essential part of Cali-
neers and teachers to contribute fornia’s economy.
their talents to California. The “Education is an investment,
Los Angeles film industry is a not a cost. For every one dollar
prime example of innovation di- invested, the state gets back three
rectly contributing to California’s from the earning power of these
economy. While not all of Hol- individuals who are successful
lywood’s talent originates from in our community colleges ... the
our education system, many writ- future of our state economy and
ers, directors, actors, and others, even the California dream are
have graduated from such public tied to those who enter and com-
universities like UCLA and U.C. plete their college education,” the

Library Vandals at
This is alarming news for the
thousands of transfer students
hoping to attend any one of these
institutions. When demand for
Berkeley. Chancellor said.
Education contributes direct- Those in Sacramento should
ly to the economy by providing heed Scott’s views; California
critical thinkers who could help can no longer afford to ignore it.

LACC Need to Grow Up

damage not only in the men’s room and it can be done again
City College
Lacks Cheer
restrooms, but in the women’s if necessary,” Vasquez said.
restrooms as well. She has even This does not only happen
found a vodka bottle in the trash in the library; there are also
inside one of the women’s rest- other areas on campus where
rooms. graffiti has been spotted around
“I am not sure, but I may haveCity College. Cameras have
a suspicion that visitors are en- been installed around campus,
tering the library and creating but that does not prevent graf-
these problems,” Vasquez said. fiti painters from crafting their “The element of a cheer squad at LACC
Frances O’Hara masterpieces.
“It is certainly not inexpensive to could bring lots of opportunities to

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os Angeles City Col-
lege’s new library
looks amazing
since it has been remod-
eled. Two floors with
computer access and
new restrooms are avail-
able to students. Books
can be used for up to
one hour and the copy
machines cost a dime
replace metal plates, since they Sheriffs who patrol the li- students who were not there before, such
cannot be painted over like the brary say they see gang moni-
walls.” kers, curse words, and other as a new physical outlet, motivation, and
foul things scholarship possibilities to cheer for a
written and en- team at a top four-year college.”
graved on the
“Many years ago, the stalls walls around
campus.
were taken off in the men’s Although
there are a few
restroom and it can be done cameras around
By Lisette Alvarez department benefit from having one self out there and demand
again if necessary,” the library,

per page of a black and
white copy. The atmo-
sphere is nice and quiet
and cell phones are pro-
hibited. Ever since the
restrooms have been paint-
ed, there has been a lot of
vandalism, including graf-
fiti, drawings, and engrav-
ings in the metal plates that
separate the stalls.
Barbara Vasquez, the
chair of the Library Depart-
ment has noticed a lot of
A
a spirit squad of their very own? cooperation from the fans.
I think there
ll of the Southern Times are tough, so who would The element of a cheer squad
should be much
California Commu- be against any form of support? at LACC could bring lots of
more, because
nity Colleges have Granted, we have a mascot, but opportunities to students who
It is sad to see
one thing in common – the that is kind of like having a dress were not there before, such as
people destroy
need to teach. However, what without a woman in it. a new physical outlet, motiva-
Since the library’s opening such a beautiful new library.
do Riverside, Glendale, Har- Maybe it is that the fans them- tion, and scholarship possi-
on June 23, 2008, vandalism It is totally unacceptable to
bor, Santa Monica College, selves can be seen as cheerlead- bilities to cheer for a team at a
began within the first month of ruin and destroy public prop-
Moorpark, Mt. Sac, East Los ers, and the sport is the main top four-year college.
operations. Even though liquor erty and one can only wonder
Angeles College, and Long attraction, whereas cheerlead- This is not to say that a
is strictly prohibited on campus, at the thought process of these
Beach all have that LACC ers can be seen as a sideshow. cheer squad would not be
beer cans have also been found in vandals. If you don’t know
does not? Cheerleaders. Nevertheless, cheering itself is a great to cheer someone on, on
the trash cans at the library. your reasoning for doing this,
Maybe it is a fiscal issue sport. It takes leadership, extreme their next anatomy exam, but
“Many years ago, the stalls there are resources on campus
or maybe it is that the student athletic ability and concentration. if that is the case, just look in
were taken off in the men’s rest- to help you.
body does not care. Either It’s not just about looking cute in the mirror and repeat to your-
way, couldn’t the athletic a skirt, but having the guts to put self, “Go get’em, Tiger!”
 4 Opinion Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Question: Cesar Herrera

Psychology
How would you be
“Everyone would be affected by it.
affected if the tuition
If they were to raise tuition, they
were raised, and how should at least compensate it in
would you advise Gov. some other ways through programs
Schwarzenegger? to help students. We would have
less educated people in California.
I’d tell the Governor not to raise tu-
Compiled by: Salvador Chavez
ition leave the students alone and tax
Photos by: Lisette Alvarez
on luxuries, anything but education.”
Christie Caldero
Theater
“I would be affected in a major
way. I was at a university paying
$1900 per quarter, and realized that
I didn’t have the money, so I came
to community college, because it is
cheaper and I can get my General
Education requirements done.”
I’d say [to the governor] dude,
just leave us alone, leave the tu-
ition where it already is. Not every-
one can afford college. Education
should be affordable.”
Lucy Dileonardo
English
“I don’t get financial aid so if the
tuition went up I wouldn’t be able
to afford coming here, I would be
missed by my friends.
I would tell the governor to get off
our backs and keep education af-
fordable.”
Mirna Gudiel
Zoology
Nick Chuka
Engineering
“I wouldn’t really be affected by it, “I’m an International student,
I have financial aid and I’m a full- and I pay $210 per unit. It’s al-
time student. If I [were] part time ready too much. I’d try to trans-
I’d have to get a job. Having a job fer as soon as possible to a
would distract me from school and university. To Schwarzenegger
work, eventually leading me to drop I’d say, if they raise the price of
out and work fulltime to save up for tuition people aren’t going to like
school. it. I’d tell him to leave the stu-
I’d say [to the governor] stick to dents alone.”
acting; we’re losing jobs in Califor-
nia. It’s also hard for students to
get money as it is. The recession
makes it hard for us. If you want
professionals [working in the state]
why raise the tuition fees?”

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Yeah! And I don’t even
tumes are so nice! blood for it!
Good work! get an award for it...
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Bent Humor

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More exchanges followed between the re-
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Soloist” for the upcoming academic year.
Staff and faculty members from the LACC
Book Program Committee choose works
based on the main ideas they represent. This
year’s committee includes: Annie Cole, Bri-
an Spoelstra, Pamela S. Atkinson, Ronda L.
Goudeau, Mickey J. Hong, Allison Jones,
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The author himself also served as an important
factor in the selection of "The Soloist" for the book
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speak truth to power” and “exposing the cracks in
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of important societal issues including censorship
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 6 Features
Child Development Brings Joy to Students with Children
By Jessica Rivera
A
s his mother approached
the Los Angeles City
College Child Develop-
ment Center to pick him up, joy
seemed to fill her child’s heart as
she kissed him hello. After a day
of reading, singing and playing,
he waved goodbye to the friends
he made and the teachers who
took care of him throughout the
day.
The new Child and Family
Studies Building, which houses
the Child Development Center
has a pre-school and an evening
program for students attending
Los Angeles City College with
their children. This childcare fa-
cility offers its services to part-
time and full-time students, staff,
faculty and the community at
large to help children between the
ages of three to five and five to
10 through developing programs.
It offers a fresh, clean and easy
environment for children to have
a great learning
experience.
“We are very
happy with
our new cen-
ter,” said Jane
Melton, director
of LACC Child
Development
Center. “It’s so
comfortable, everything is just
in its place, and there is so much
storage for toys.”
The center’s goal is to offer an
early childhood education pro-
gram to help children with their
individual, social, cultural, emo-
tional, physical, and intellectual
needs. The Department
of Education and Child
Development Division,
fund the Center as well
as some state grants from
the college. Space is still
available for new stu-
dents.
The pre-school is a day
program with currently
eight openings available.
It has five classrooms, small
children-sized toilets, cooking
classes with small stoves, brush-
es for painting, many cabinets to
provide storage for belongings,
an outdoor play area, small nap-
ping beds and morning and after-
noon snacks. It oper-
ates Monday through
Thursday from 7:50
a.m. to 5p.m. and Fri-
days from 7:50 a.m. to
2:30 p.m.
“We need more chil-
dren.” Melton said.
The evening pro-
gram, which is cur-
rently under-enrolled,
has 16 openings for children of
ages five through 10 and oper-
ates Monday through Thursday
evening from 5 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.
Celebrate a Thousand Words
By Ashley Gonzalez
F
or more than 30 years,
Los Angeles City Col-
lege (LACC) has been the
melting pot for students to learn
different cultures and languages.
The Foreign Language Depart-
ment and Alpha Mu Gamma will
celebrate Foreign Language Day
on April 29. Foreign Language Day cel-
City College stands as one of
the most culturally and ethnical-
ly diverse schools in the nation,
where 52 percent of current stu-
dents claim English as their pri-
mary language, compared to 82.1
percent nationwide. LACC ranks
in the top 30 community colleges
in the country in the percentage
of international students it serves
Students are required to pick up
and drop their children off based
on their class schedule.
“It’s a good
program be-
cause they
prepare her for
k i n d e rg a r t e n
and to be social
with other kids,
and she loves
to paint,” said
Jorge Larin
whose daugh-
ter is in the program and whose
wife also attends LACC.
Melton says the minimum en-
rollment age is three to a maxi-
and the college teaches six of the
10 most frequently spoken lan-
guages in the nation. Gamma.
The event represents campus
diversity as well as the 10 lan-
guages taught at L.A. City Col-
lege. Russian, Chinese, French,
Japanese, Korean, Italian, Span-
ish, Arabic, Armenian and Amer-
ican Sign Language.
ebration is to serve as a cultural
learning experience for the cam-
pus and community and attract
the attention of attendees.
"[Last year] we had the pro-
gram in the center of the quad
under a tent. We attracted more
students to our program. It was
a smashing success!" said Eiko
Chatel, Humanities and Foreign
Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Photos by Virginia Bulacio and Graphic Illustration by Ester Castanho
mum of five years of age not in- “I play toys and Spiderman,”
cluding toddlers who are still in said David holding his mother’s
potty-training. Low-income stu- hand.
dents receive enrollment priority. Applications are available in
“I come here because other the Campus Child Development
places I was not qualified, since Center office, and will be accept-
I do not have the money, but ed throughout the year. The di-
here is free for me,” said Joseph rector encourages students to vis-
Tshiaba another student-parent. it by calling (323) 953-4000 ext.
Many parents are happy about 2220 to make an appointment. A
the program because they know dedication of the building, which
their children involve their time will be called the “Child and
in activities that help them grow. Family Studies Building,” will
“They teach him how to follow take place on April 29; the cam-
rules, and help him with his so- pus is invited to celebrate.
cial skills, said Ivan Romero a
child development major about
her three-year-old son David.
Language Department Chair and
Executive Secretary to Alpha Mu
Last year’s event included fla-
menco and Korean folk dances,
Judo, Tai Chi and Kung Fu dem-
onstrations, opera performances,
songs, poetry, skits and alphabet
recitals in each language. This
year's performances have yet to
be announced.
Alpha Mu Gamma (AMG) is
a national honor society based
on excellence in foreign lan-
guage studies, founded in 1931
where its headquarters remains
on campus. The society boasts
an average of 338 chapters at two
and four year universities in the
United Sates, Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands.
AMG aims to attract interest
in the study of foreign language,
literature and civilization, as well
as stimulate a desire for linguistic
attainment and cross-cultural un-
derstanding.
"Learning another language is
one of the most rewarding things
you can do," Chatel said.
The society awards five schol-
arships annually from $400 to
$700 and gives qualification for
exclusive scholarships from oth-
er organizations. The Monterey
Institute of International Stud-
ies gives AMG members special
consideration for financial aid.
Students proficient in any
foreign language are eligible for
membership to AMG, with the
provision of grades in two sepa-
rate foreign language classes or
ESL and English for non-natives
and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In-
dividual student life membership
national dues are $25.
For more information about
the Foreign Language Depart-
ment and Alpha Mu Gamma,
please contact. Eiko Chatel at
ext. 2737.
Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Features 7

It's All In
The Bag
1. Catherine Boily,
theater major stays
ultra chic with her Juicy
Couture terry cloth
purse.

2. Trendsetter, Veronica
Gonzalez envisioned
this crocheted cat
backpack and had
her aunt execute her
design.

3. Victor Martinez,
an aspiring journalist
shows off his swagger
with his Michael Jordan
knapsack.

3
By Anthony Suncin vintage briefcase, to a chic Louis material; therefore, most stu- said. “Besides, I love the Power to carry bulky and with tas-

F
ashion is never about
being practical, espe-
cially when it comes to
accessories. The fashion world
influences everything, even
the simplest of accessories like
the knapsack. Now more than
ever, students use their bags
as a piece of “iconography” to
express their individuality.  they could not function. iPods,
The backpack has evolved
into a modern and stylish
way of carrying the supplies
students need to function
throughout their day.  From a
Vuitton Vanity Bag, the City Col-
lege campus has transformed in-
to a fast paced fashion show with
halls as runways.
Pencils, pens, notebooks,
books and folders are the obvi-
ous tools every student needs
and carries.  However, there are
other miscellaneous items with-
out which some students said
makeup, cell phones, vitamins
and fragrance were the top five
must-haves aside from the essen-
tials.
Each major requires specific
dents purchase a carrying case
according to how much of their
belongings they can stuff in-
side. Then there are those who
choose the trendy route and buy
their bags according to the lat-
est fad. C.J. Brewer, however, is
a theater major who chooses not
to follow trends, instead he car-
ries a Mighty Morphing Power
Rangers messenger bag for both
preference and convenience rea-
sons.
“I have an extra pair of pants
in here in case the ones I’m wear-
ing get filthy after rehearsal,” he
Rangers!”
Theater majors are constantly
pressed for time, so it is no sur-
prise that they carry oversized
bags to accommodate all of their
wardrobe, scripts and headshots.
Nonetheless, they like to stay
fabulous like Catherine Boily,
another theater arts major who
makes a bold statement with her
Juicy Couture terry cloth purse.
“I have a Lacoste one, too,”
she said. “I love Juicy Couture,
though! It’s my favorite brand!”
There are other students
whose majors require them
heavy  items, so
they choose
to carry two
bags.  Art, nursing
and architecture majors need
larger sized bags to carry all of
their vocational supplies.
One nursing major carries
both a typical backpack and an
Akademics satchel purse.
“Purses are my fetish,” said
Katerina Williams, “But I can’t
carry all the things I need in this
tiny satchel!”
For the Spring 2009 season,
designers showcased handbags
sels and
they will be the
latest rage in bags.
Already, City Col-
lege students are following the
trend.
Whatever the reason, practi-
cal or fashionable, the bag that
is carried makes a statement
about the individual.  It’s how-
ever you want to make it that
leaves an impression.  As design-
er, Louis Vuitton, best known for
making luxurious luggage and
monogrammed handbags once
said, “It’s in the Bag!”

1 2
Photos by Jordan Angulo/LA Collegian
 8
LACC Theatre Review Arts & Entertainment Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Photo by Salvador Chavez/LA Collegian

The cast of the theatre academy production “Narrow Road to the Deep North,” act out an
Line Illustration by Ester Castanho

exciting scene as the audience watched the performance at the Camino Theatre.

By Monica Olofsson Suddenly, a baby cries out. the missionary who tries to scare around 30 years later after first

O
n stage, placed on the
middle of the scene, a
large piece on canvas
portraying a beautiful Asian
Homegrown Hollywood painting depicting a rough sea
For the first time ever, Collegian staff will present awards to: swallowing lone fishermen; a
sense of foreboding of what pos-
Best Student Film sibly lies ahead and what fights
Best Play are to be won. Two actors dressed
Best Actor in a Play in black, hold two silky drapes on
Best Actress in a Play each side of the stage; the drapes
represent the river, which by the
Students, submit your 2008 student film for the Collegian way, is a major theme in this pro-
Cubby Awards. duction.
Please submit your movie link to: The Japanese poet “Basho,”
lacollegian@yahoo.com played by Ernesto Cayabyab,
Write “Awards” in the subject line. enters the serene stage while he
Deadline: April 3, 2009 introduces himself and tells the
audience about his journey north,
Winners will be presented in the next issue of in search of enlightenment.
The Los Angeles Collegian
The child has been left by the riv-
er’s edge in hopes of someone’s
discovery and someone’s help.
“Narrow Road to The Deep
North,” a satirical play of the
British Empire written by Ed-
ward Bond and directed by Louie
Piday, is a production that con-
tains not only satire and comedy,
but drama as well. The come-
dic timing of all actors is excel-
lent, and the cast delivers many
guaranteed laughs; in particular
one instance involving “Kiro,”
played by Kevin Chambers, a pot
and a few prisoners.
Lewis Blanchard is price-
less as Prime Minister and Tony
Perzow delivers a colorful per-
formance as “Commodore,” who
is accompanied by “Georgina”,
people into becoming religious.
Reyna Flores plays the sole fe-
male role with so much bravado,
she owns the stage whenever she
appears.
There is one scene that in-
volves five little dolls, that is
quite unexpectedly the most gut-
wrenching scene of the night.
The play takes place in Japan,
according to the playbill “about
the 17th, 18th or 19th century”
where a cruel “Shogo”, played
by a captivating Mark Skeens,
rules the city with evil hands.
”I came here with nothing and
an army fell on my doorstep,”
said Shogo somewhat proud, his
white-painted face fascinating
and fearful at the same time.
“Basho” returns to this city,
leaving it in his search for en-
lightenment.
Although this production is
filled with fantastic performanc-
es, some parts of the second act
feel a little rushed and there is a
wish to know more, a need for
enlightenment.
However, ‘Narrow Road’
shows what a fine array of lead-
ing men – and one leading wom-
an – the Theatre Academy nur-
tures.
“Narrow Road to the Deep
North” continues tonight and to-
morrow night, March 25 and 26
at 7:15 p.m., Friday March 27 at
8 p.m. and Saturday, March 28
at 2p.m. and 8 p.m. For tickets,
please call 323 -953 4000, ext.
2990.

Local Artist Spotlight ‘I Love You, Man’ Proves “Bromance” Isn’t Dead
Skyla strums
A buddy comedy that sets
her guitar during the stage for all things
a break from awesome.
classes.

By Lisette Alvarez

I
n a city as large as Los An-
geles, the search for a good
Photo by Monica Olofsson/LA Collegian friend can be as daunting
By Monica Olofsson me in my future, inspire me and as solving a Rubik’s cube while
blindfolded. But in the comedy,

T
make me a well-rounded artist.
he Collegian found I’m taking vocal classes and “I Love You, Man,” the journey
Skyla (no last name) a music theory, which is a good for companionship is as funny as
busy Music major who variety. I have six performances it gets.
plays instruments, sings and planned on campus; three belly Paul Rudd and Jason Segel
belly dances her way through dancing and three tango per- play Peter Klaven and Sydney
life, outside the student’s formances in my dance class. I Fife, an unlikely pair that spin
lounge. also play the drums. And sing. comedy gold. Rudd plays an
Why did you decide to take Have you performed pre- L.A. Realtor whose character, (in
classes at Los Angeles City viously on stage? touch with his manhood despite Photo courtesy of DreamWorks

College (LACC)? Oh yes! In Sacramento I lack of male friends) fears that he Bromance is not dead, ask Jason Segel (left) and Paul Rudd, stars of "I love you, Man."
I started in January so this played in two bands and I’ve will have an unbalanced wedding
is my first semester. I love it so performed in [the musical] Chi- party if he does not find more feels she’s getting the short end ing, which doesn’t take away brother, demonstrating the ef-
far. I moved here from Sacra- cago. male friends. He sets out to find of the stick due to their newfound from the awkwardness that sets fortless ways to attract a straight
mento and LACC is the best Where will you be in five a best man through a series of hi- “Bromance.” This added friction the tone for the film’s best mo- man, one thing can be said for
location for me, and I liked years? larious “man-dates” that go awry. forces Peter to prioritize Zooey ments. sure: When faced with loneli-
the courses. Being here I real- Tough call! I have many While at an open house, Peter over his new buddy. Just when you think the film ness, sometimes, it’s good to
ized what a good mix of people goals and it all depends which meets Sydney, whose motivation Director and co-writer, John couldn’t get any more clownish, have a man by your side.
there are here. one falls in place. I would love for Real Estate is fueled by the Hamberg (“Meet The Parents,” there’s an assortment of outra- A DreamWorks Pictures re-
What do you hope to ac- to tour with other musicians potential to hook up with “Cou- “Zoolander”) manages to show geous scenes to choose from; lease. Running time: 104 min-
complish? in New York and Europe, just gars.” The two quickly bond but the nuances of 'Dude-on-Dude’ whether it’s Lou Ferrigno put- utes. Vulgar language, adult
I hope [studying] will help traveling and performing. Peter’s fiancée, Zooey (played co-dependencies and establishes ting Segel in a headlock or Andy themes. Playing Nationwide.
by the adorable Rashida Jones) an irreverent take on male-bond- Samberg, who plays Rudd’s gay
Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 News 9
Mean Genes from page 1

Photo by Virginia Bulacio /LA Collegian

Dr. Phelan, explained in his lecture about natural selection and how this bird defends itself by regurgitat-
ing poisonous fluids to attack its predators.

ready, to find the needle of the
few things that are right,” said
Burnham in an interview with
the L.A. Times headlined “Next
Time You Pig Out, Blame It on
the Genes.”
“Mean Genes” agrees “you
are your worst enemy” and pro-
vides weapons on how to fight
the devil and the sins that so eas-
ily control lives straight into the
reader’s hands. The audience
chuckled throughout his lecture
as he presented topics such as
laziness, friendship, and addic-
tions from his sassy fun-to-read
book with chapters titled “Debt:
Laughing all the way to the Dar-
winian Bank and Fat: Please
don’t feed the humans.”
In the book, Phelan and Burn-
ham recommend “The path of
most resistance. On this path
we take charge, calling our own
shots. Along with passions, genes
have created willpower and the
ability to control behavior con-
sciously. With these uniquely hu-
man abilities, we can rise above
our animal instincts.”
Phelan is a biology professor
at UCLA. He received his Ph.D.
in evolutionary biology from
Harvard, and his master’s and
bachelor’s degrees from Yale and
UCLA. His forte is the research
of evolutionary genetics and ag-
ing. Phelan received numerous
teaching awards including the
Certificate of Distinction for
Teaching and the Levinson Prize
for Teaching at Harvard.
“I have a tattoo of a DNA
molecule and the top opens up
and it sort of looks like a dragon
coming out of it, “ Phelan said.
“And it captures the essence of
what I am saying … I feel like I
have to battle with these genes.”
Don’t be intimidated by the
word “Darwinian” and “genet-
ics”, this book and his presenta-
tions are for a nonscientific audi-
ence.
“I enjoy teaching biology to
non science majors,” Phelan said.
“Mean Genes” gives practical
advice like suggestions to hide
that brownie behind the news-
paper so you won’t eat it instead
of using scientific jargon that the
reader may not understand.
“He is worth listening to …
,” said City College psychology
major, Gerardo Canales. “You
can interpret his book not only
in biology, but in psychology and
other science fields as well.“
“Mean Genes” is designed
for everyone whether it is a bum
who keeps using money for drugs
or Oprah whose weight con-
stantly fluctuates up and down10
pounds. “Mean Genes” attempts
to provide know-how’s to rein in
the lusts of human flesh and use
tid-bits of thoroughly researched
advice so maybe one day some-
one will follow through on those
New Year’s resolutions.

Protest from page 1

“It’s time to prioritize hard work, tenacity and dedi-

our education,” said Lucero
Chavez, President of the UC
Student Association who was
among the guest speakers at
the rally.
Students from LACC
brought packages filled with
letters that contained their
personal stories, signed peti-
tions to stop the cuts and cop-
ies of the Collegian.
“After this rally students
will meet with representatives
so they can keep us in mind,”
said Earic Peters, Associate
Dean of Student Life, who
came along with the group of
students. The group planned
to meet with Sen. Gilbert
Cedillo, Assembly member,
Kevin de Leon and Speaker
of the Assembly, Karen Bass.
“It is always inspiring
Earic Peters, Sharon Hendricks and a group of 20 students represented
LACC and the ASO at a rally in front of the capitol.
to meet with students, they are
our backbone and future of our
country,” said Assembly Mem-
ber Kevin de Leon, Chair of the
Photo by Jonathan Velasquez/LA Collegian
Appropriations Committee. “The
students from LA City College
represent the best and brightest.
They are living examples what
cation can accomplish.”
But not only students from
City College flew from Los
Angeles to Sacramento for the
rally, faculty member Sharon
Hendricks also came along to
show her support. Hendricks
teaches speech and has been a
full-time faculty member for
four years at LACC.
“I love college students,”
Hendricks said. “They should
get the classes they want, not
classes cut.”
Besides members of the
ASO, students from different
backgrounds and ages also
made up the group that pro-
tested during the rally.
“We want to make sure
our campus is represented,”
said Zetino. “After all we are
the ultimate customer here.”

New A.a. in Korean from page 1

“Your world opens up when
you know another language, not
even just Korean,” Hong said.
“Korean is especially relevant
here, though. Koreatown is one
of the most active business cen-
ters in LA. It is full of commerce
… knowing Korean will open a
lot of doors.”
Like so many of the students
enrolled in Korean classes at
LACC, Trent uses the curriculum
to deepen his knowledge of a cul-
ture that he holds dear.
“Not only do I learn the lan-
guage, but I learn more about
the places I’ve been,” Trent
said. “Things about the culture
seemed odd before I understood
them. This type of understanding
is crucial for anyone going into
business with people from this “Korean is one of the easiest sounds. The computer said aloud job anywhere in Koreatown, to Oh said. “Japan is maybe even
culture.” languages to learn. It is pho- what the name would sound like be able to demonstrate the under- crazier with new technologies,
Like Trent, an approximate netic, unlike Chinese, which is using the Korean alphabet, and standing of Korean is important. but Korea is a very strong force.
60 percent of those enrolled in tonal,” Phillips said, as he led a the group squealed with joy. And we have had a lot of stu- In Korea people use their cell
Korean classes field trip group Hong also adds that used as a dents use it to go into jobs with phones to call home and tell the
at LACC are of elementary transfer degree, a student could the Federal Government and the dog bowl to dispense food. Korea
“Korea is at the
not native, or school stu- go on to get a bachelor’s in lin- U.S. Department of State.” is at the forefront of technology,
“heritage,”
forefront of technology, dents through guistics, language studies or hu- Steven Oh works as a trade and with globalization, Korea
speakers. The and with globalization, the center. He manities. consultant in a business located is becoming more and more in-
interest could Korea is becoming more went on to ex- UCLA professor Dr. Jennifer in Koreatown called Kotra. Al- volved in worldwide trade.”
be due to the and more involved in plain that this Jung-Kim teaches Korean his- though he did not major in Kore- While Trent plans to return
close proximity worldwide trade.” means Kore- tory. She says that the East Asian an, he did study it at the Universi- to Korea with an even deeper
of Koreatown an has vowels Studies program at the university ty of Southern California. Kotra understanding of the culture,
to LACC. Part of and consonants, presents successful students with is a Korean trade-investment pro- language and history in order
campus is actually in Koreatown. and used a computer mounted on opportunities in a number of ar- motion agency. Right now he is to produce documentary films,
Richard Phillips, a consultant a wall to demonstrate the idea. eas. consulting for a company in Ko- other students may take their
at the Consulate General of the Phillips asked for the names of “With a Bachelor’s,” Jung- rea that makes LED lights. He degree in any number of direc-
Republic of Korea Korean Cul- several students. He then turned Kim said, “it helps a lot in terms notes that Korea is far ahead of tions. The Korean AA program is
tural Center, believes he knows to the computer and picked out of a career where they could use the U.S. in terms of many tech- just emerging, in its first semes-
another reason that students the Korean letters that would a lot of Korean. The banking nologies. ter, but soon enough it will have
gravitate to the study of Korean. most closely make the same world especially … and to get a “Especially cell phones,” graduates with their own stories.
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Police Wire
Compiled by Victoria Safarian
2/23/09, 9 p.m.: Sheriff detained
student who caused a disturbance.
Location: Bungalow 12
2/25/09, 12:30 p.m.: A domestic
battery incident reported on campus.
Follow up by detectives.
Location: Administrative Building
2/26/09, 11:30 a.m.: Verbal alterca-
tion between a student and faculty
Campus Highlight
member.
Location: Walkway by the food truck.
2/26/09, 10 p.m.: Student reports
theft of bicycle. Estimated loss of
$200.
Location: Holmes Hall (Bike Rack)
3/1/09, 6:30 p.m.: Verbal incident
between two campus custodians.
Location: Jefferson Hall
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Sports 11
Sports Bin
Staff Member Wins Collegian
Home Field
Advantage Raffle, Clippers Tickets
City College staff members sit close enough to see players’
numbers as Clippers battled Vince Carter and the
New Jersey Nets
By Avi Rivera fans.

By Mars Melnicoff
“Yay,” normalcy is dawning
upon Los Angeles City College
(LACC) sports with the return
of home fields. Most people on
campus know about the awaited
track, soccer field and softball
field. There is one field that has
unfortunately been able to re-
main, thus far, almost a secret.
And it’s already in use.
LACC has a beautiful base-
ball field, thanks to help from the
W
ith a bit of luck, custodial
manager of Los Angeles
City College, Steve Har-
vey, was the winner of a pair of tick-
ets from the Collegian’s raffle for a
Clipper’s game last week when the
team played the New Jersey Nets
March 15.
Harvey does not describe him-
self as a Clipper’s fan, but a fan of
the game. This was his first Clipper’s
game ever and he took a camera
along with him to capture photos of
Photo courtesy of Steve Harvey
the players. his face, when asked how it felt to
“It was real nice,” Harvey said
Operations supervisor, Steve Harvey, stops by the Clippers merchandise booth during a break
adding that the Staples Center in
in the action at the Staples Center March 15, at the Clippers game against Vince Carter and
downtown L.A. was packed with
the New Jersey Nets.
Harvey said the audience was
“enthusiastic.” He took his co-work-
er Brian Barnes to the game where
they sat just above the entrance tun-
nel, overlooking the players as they
came on to the court. They sat on the
Clipper’s side, section 117, Row 15,
seats 24-25; near the team’s bench,
close enough to read the numbers on
the player’s jerseys. Staying a true
fan of the game, Harvey’s attention
was on Vince Carter of the Nets.
“It was a good experience,” he
said with a reflective expression on
have received the tickets. “Made
me happy.”

City of Los Angeles Department
of Recreation and Parks.
For some years Gopher holes
had dotted the field Cubs called
home, leaving it nothing less that
dangerous. It was not a pretty
sight, unkempt in general. Last
season the conditions finally
Thursday, March 20, the vernal
equinox marked the official first
moment spring. It is the thick of
baseball season, one of the best
seasons there is. So here are di-
rections to the park! Take them,
use them!
Badminton Missing
Relays from page 12
Right about here (pointing to “These girls just started
Without Action
the curve of the track which training with me,” Mosque- By Mars Melnicoff
was about 200 to the finish) I da said of the sprinters.

Line Illustration by Mars Melnicoff

were declared officially off lim-
its, and LACC played the whole
season as the away team.
Located in nearby Griffith
Park, this year the Cubs field is
something that is fit for a college
team to play on. One of the nic-
est fields in the conference, it is
sad that the stands are empty dur-
ing games. But it is hard to blame
the would-be fans, since nobody
knows where this place is.
Spring is upon us. At 7:44
a.m. Eastern Daylight Time,
See the Sports Calendar on page
12 for game dates.
- Drive North on Vermont Ave.
- Drive 2 miles ~ 3 minutes
- Turn right on Los Feliz Blvd.
- Drive 1.3 miles ~ 2 minutes
- Turn left on Griffith Park Dr.
(Crystal Springs Dr.)
- Drive 1.5 miles ~ 3 minutes
- Straight on Crystal Springs Dr.
- Drive 0.8 miles ~ 1 minute
- Arrive at 4730 Crystal Springs
Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
knew it was my race.”
In the 4x100 relay, the
team didn’t place as a whole,
but Mosqueda noted Kayla
Booker’s 6.8 second split.
“That’s not blistering fast,
but that’s real good,” Mosque-
da said.
Many of the sprinters are
just coming out of basketball
season.
“There is a lot of room for adminton or
improvement. If I’d had goodmin-
them since January, they’d ton? No-
be right up there. I’m hop- body knows because
ing I can get some of them
the team has yet to
to states with my distance
show up for any of
runners. If they don’t miss
its scheduled home
practice and they are con- games. The Collegian
sistent they will improve a was not able to reach
lot.” head coach Ken Sher-
wood for comment
prior to 2p.m. Friday,
when the fourth home en place. It is believed that the team has
game should have tak- not yet recruited enough players.

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LACC Baseball Calendar
3/26 2:30 p.m. at
Compton College
3/28 12 p.m. at LACC
vs. Compton College
3/31 2:30 p.m. at
LACC vs. Los Angeles
Harbor College
4/2 2:30 p.m. at Los
Angeles Harbor College
4/4 12 p.m. at East Los
Angeles College
4/7 12 p.m. at Cerro
Coso College, *Double
Header
Cubs Lorenzo Brunetti, Brandon Kolpak, Josh Zuniga, and Kenny Mickens are looking to improve on their only
conference win which came against the Pasadena Lancers.
Cubs Short of
Win at Citrus
By Mars Melnicoff
C
ubs baseball did not pre-
vail Monday against
Citrus college. With a
final score of 10-5, Cubs needed
to muster something more as a
team.
4/8-10 TBA Glendale,
Spring Break
Tournament
4/15 2:30 p.m. at LACC
vs. East Los Angeles
College
4/16 2:30 p.m. at LACC
vs. Mt. San Antonio
College
4/18 12 p.m. at Mt. San
Antonio College
4/21 2:30 p.m. at El
Camino College
4/23 2:30 p.m. at
But the final score never tells
the play-by-play. Los Angeles
City College (LACC) outfielder,
Kenny Mickens, went 2-4 at bat,
driving in two runs. While in the
field, he made a running catch
coming in shallow, saving a run.
“We just have to work on er-
rors, ground balls. And striking
out at bat,” Mickens said.
Lorenzo Brunetti is excused
from having to worry about strik-
ing out at bat. With his three
RBIs and two homeruns, he was
Sports Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
LACC vs. El Camino
College
4/25 12 p.m. at
LACC vs. Pasadena
City College
4/28 2:30 p.m.
at Pasadena City
College
4/30 2:30 p.m. at
Cerritos College
5/1 2:30 p.m. at
LACC vs. Cerritos
College
Photo courtesy of Jeremy Falk
Mallory Celaya runs against strong competition toward third place in the 5000-meter event at the California Relays.
Cubs Show Well at California Relays
By Mars Melnicoff third in the women’s invitational Wyatt and Roxana Rodriguez
W
5000-meter event. placed first and fourth respective-
omen’s track and “It was a fast heat, not a slow ly. As the 500 mark came around
field pounded the one,” head coach Silvia Mosque- Wyatt started to make her move.
track among the best da said. “And that matters a lot.” With 200 left, she used her sprint-
Photo by Jesse Gantt/LA Collegian
last Friday and Saturday. Cer- “It wasn’t my best race ever,” ing power and made it look very
ritos College’s Falcon Stadium Celaya said. “But it was good for easy as she overtook the leader.
hosted the third annual Califor- the first one of the season. I’m Wyatt finished at 2:42, and Ro-
carrying the batting game. nia Relays, an open invitational happy. It was the fastest heat.” driguez clocked in with a person-
Going 3-4 at bat, he stood out. event. Thousands of entrants, Celaya finished with a time al best at 2:49.
Pitchers Josh Zuniga and including top athletes in the sport of 18 minutes, 36 seconds in the “That was a good heat,” Wy-
Brandon Kolpak also carried such as Team Nike and Olympic Saturday night event. Teammate att said. “I felt comfortable. I
more than their weight. Zuni- hopefuls, competed for national Veronica Alaniz placed 6th in the could tell I had the girl in front of
ga pitched six innings with recognition. Many top college same heat, running 19:20. me. She was breathing real hard.
six strikeouts and just three athletes from schools including “Veronica couldn’t close a gap As soon as I saw one girl kick out
earned runs. Kolpak finished the University of Southern Cali- that she let open up,” Mosqueda right here, (pointing at the 500
up in the eighth and ninth in- fornia competed “unattached,” in said. “She did end up having mark) I didn’t want to give her
ning with two strikeouts and order to get noticed by sponsors. good splits, but she could have much of a lead. And I wanted to
no runs scored. Top Cubs distance runner run in the 18’s with Celaya.” stay one step behind the leader.
“The pitching staff is doing Mallory Celaya was a stand out Earlier that day, running the
its job,” Kolpak said in the sea of talent. She placed women’s 800 open, Cubs Kris Relays on page 11