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Volume 163, Number 3 Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Student Union
School for Scandal
District Speech
Runs Half Mil Code Challenged
Over Budget by Lopez Again
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By Marsha A. Perry tained “analysis” and “recom- By Abimael Rivera “Now, instead of being able to

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early six months
after the Los An-
geles Community
College District
(LACCD) purchased the Ma-
jestic Golf Land lease for $24.6
million to build a new addition
to LACC, the project is over
budget by $500,000, according
to Harris & Associates. The
project is running over budget
because of issues with the soil
testing.
Construction for the proj-
ect was awarded to a Costa
Mesa company, SJ Amoroso.
They in turn, hired MTGL, a
geotechnical and materials en-
gineering company based in
Anaheim, to test the soil where
the new Student Union will
be built. However, MTGL did
not have access to conduct a
complete testing of the driv-
ing range’s site, therefore, only
a small portion was tested last
spring. This produced incom-
plete test results according to
Harris & Associates.
When the tests came back,
Harris & Associates made
design changes to the physi-
cal foundation where the new
structure will be built, but they
did not make changes to the
Student Union “layout”. Har-
ris & Associates is holding the
contractor responsible for an
incomplete soil report.
“There are no more funds
coming for this project,” said
Christopher Dunne, the pro-
gram director for Harris & As-
sociates. “We are slightly over
budget right now ... Probably
less than $500,000 on a $32
million dollar project ... In the
end we’re not going to be over
but at this moment, it’s in pro-
cess and it’s not a done deal.”
SJ Amoroso’s Student
Union design was based on a
previous soil report that con-
mendations” of building codes
from 2001, according to MTGL
representatives.
“Originally Amoroso had
bid the job to the design based
on the previous soil report,”
said MTGL Vice President of
Engineering, Isaac Chun. “...
We had a new building code we
had to abide by and there were
significant changes to the pre-
vious building codes ... When
we came in this year we had to
follow the 2007 code and the
code was updated twice since
the 2001 codes ...”
SJ Amoroso’s Construc-
tion Director, Qasim Nawab,
says that they are handling the
Student Union project “very
delicately”. Nawab spoke to
the Collegian from his Costa
Mesa office.
“Different soil conditions
were discovered during the de-
sign phase that required an up-
grade for the structural design
...,” Nawab said. “We had to
go back and once we did that
we had different geotechnical
conditions.”
SJ Amoroso is requesting
$780,145 to update the reports,
according to Nawab.
“Their assumptions were
wrong. They have asked for
more money. We rejected their
change request and we have
to negotiate ...,” Dunne said.
“Because they didn’t take the
soil test as soon as they should
have, we’re not agreeing with
their standpoint right now and
we’re not going to negotiate it
out ...”
Green netting still tow-
ers over the former driving
range property that will house
LACC’s future three-story,
72,000 square foot Student
Union. In mid-September,
LACCD’s Infrastructure Com-
mittee and the Board of Trust-
ees approved a budget to have
the nets removed.
Student Union, see page 6
onathan Lopez the
L.A. City College
student who has filed
a lawsuit against the
Los Angeles Community Col-
lege District (LACCD) and City
College saying a speech profes-
sor discriminated against him
for his religious beliefs is on his
way back to court.
A petition to rehear the
case has been filed after a panel
of three judges of the U.S. Ninth
District Court of Appeals threw
out Lopez’s case in mid Septem-
ber. Lopez claimed his speech
professor, John Matteson, inter-
rupted his assigned speech in
class during the fall semester of
2008 and called him a “fascist
bastard” after citing two Bible
verses and a dictionary defini-
tion of the word marriage.
Lopez then filed suit
against a sexual harassment
policy he said violated his right
to free speech and a federal
court granted a motion to pre-
vent the LACCD from enforc-
ing the policy in the summer of
2009.
However, in the opinion
written last month, three judges
of the Ninth Circuit decided that
Lopez did not have standing
and failed to prove injury, since
the college never enforced the
policy Lopez had challenged.
Still his lawyers say the policy
diminishes students’ free speech
Photo by Luca Loffredo/ Collegian rights.
From left to right: Lady Sneerwell (Kelsey Murray), Joseph Surface (B.J. Allaman) Lawyers of the Alliance
and Maria (Catherine Boily) perfom wearing elaborate 18th century hairstyles Defense Fund (ADF) filed the
and costumes as the curtain goes up on the second production of the LACC petition for a rehearing two
Theatre Academy season . weeks ago. The ADF is a group
of Christian attorneys who rep-
"School for Scandal" resent Lopez.
“The decision disables stu-
Opens today at 7:15 p.m. in the Camino Theatre and plays dents from challenging over-
through Oct. 23. General admission tickets cost $12. Tickets for broad and vague policies that
restrict their ability to speak on
sudents, seniors and veterans cost $8. campus,” David J. Hacker, Lo-
For more information call 323 395-4000 ext. 2990. pez’s attorney from ADF, wrote
in an email to the Collegian.
School for Scandal , see page 8
challenge those laws on their
face in court, students will have
to choose between speaking
and risking punishment, or self-
censoring their speech for fear
of punishment. Everyone loses
when speech is chilled like this.”
The Ninth Circuit’s deci-
sion conflicts with two earlier
cases from the Third and Sixth
Circuits: McCauley v. Univer-
sity of the Virgin Islands and
Dambrot v. Central Michigan
University. This creates a Cir-
cuit split, according to the peti-
tion written by Hacker.
In August of this year, the
U.S. Third Circuit Court of Ap-
peals ruled in the McCauley
case that a portion of the Univer-
sity’s speech code was unconsti-
tutional and allowed a student
to challenge the code. The deci-
sion split between the Ninth and
Third Circuits has the potential
to create a problem in interpret-
ing free speech laws, according
to some legal experts.
“Two court of appeals ana-
lyzing similar cases differently
… creates incoherency in the
law,” said Erica Goldberg, a
Robert H. Jackson fellow from
the Foundation for Individual
Rights in Education (FIRE), a
nonprofit educational founda-
tion based in Philadelphia. “At
[the] most basic level, it means
LACCD has an unconstitutional
speech policy that the court is
not addressing right now.”
FIRE’s mission “to defend
and sustain individual rights at
America's colleges and universi-
ties” is in accordance with their
Speech Code Litigation Project,
an effort to end unconstitutional
speech codes on public campus-
es. FIRE has won cases at Texas
Tech University, San Francisco
State University and Citrus Col-
lege among otherså.
FIRE’s first achievement
in bringing down a speech code
considered unconstitutional was
Lopez , see page 5

Van de Kamp Innovation Center Opens in Atwater Village

A
by Emanuel Bergmann
fter years of construction and
lingering controversy, the
LACCD Van de Kamp In-
novation Center in Northeast
Los Angeles opened its doors last week. In
a well-attended opening ceremony, LACCD
chancellor Dr. Daniel J. LaVista officially in-
augurated the new building complex, which
is housed in a former Dutch-style bakery, the
Van de Kamp bakery. Among those present
were Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, former
California State Senate Majority Leader
Richard Polanco, Councilman Ed Reyes, as
well as members of the Van de Kamp fam-
ily and many others. Deputies of the Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s Department paid
tribute to the flag of the United States of
America and the California Republic. After
the national anthem and the pledge of al-
legiance, the audience heard from various
speakers, including the mayor, who spoke of
the importance of leadership and education.
Photo by Luca Loffredo/ Collegian LACCD President of the Board of Trustees
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks at LACCD Van de
Kamp Innovation Campus opening ceremony.
Georgia Mercer gave the opening remarks.
"We are completing our promise to
the voters,“ Mercer said. "And now that the
bakery is gone, we’re no longer producing
cake and cookies, we’re producing wonder-
ful opportunities for this entire community,
for people of all ages, for decades to come
to enhance their educational opportunities."
Sitting in a shaded area, the audience
was well protected from the sweltering sun,
if not the jarring noise of several balloons
popping in the heat.
"Sometimes it’s simple statements that
apply to obvious situations, and in this case I
want to begin by saying: ‘Wow!’," Dr. LaV-
ista said. "If you think about what happened
here at the Van de Kamp Innovation Center,
you have to have that kind of response. It has
been a wonderful coming together in form-
ing this great treasure for this community."
After the ceremony, Dr. LaVista had
this to say about the persistent allegations of
bond money misuse:
"It kind of puzzles me, to tell you the
truth. Because here we are in a situation
where we have a significant percentage of
our workforce unemployed. We’re not look-
ing to be patted on the back necessarily, but I
think we are looking to be acknowledged as
change agent, creating better opportunities
for people to be more competitive for jobs
when the economy does turn around. About
some charges, you know, that we’re using
the space improperly. Not so! Not so! This
is very much at the center of our mission. In-
deed, the ability to have some tenants allows
us to pay our expenses here until we can step
up, God willing with some better state sup-
port to create a center."
The citizen’s group Van de Kamps Co-
alition has named the LACCD as a defendant
in three lawsuits they are currently filing.
They are alleging misuse of voter-approved
Measure A/AA bond funds used to built the
center.
"We are confident that we’ll be vindi-
cated in the courts," LaVista said. All these
allegations of misuse of funds, or the kind of
mission that we have here, we just don’t see
how that could possibly go in any way but
Van de Kamp, see page 5

Students Evacuated After Sports by the Numbers

Gas Leak Near Pool
By Abimael Rivera
Plant Facilities Foreman
Alex Nelson reported a gas leak
to campus police near the pool
area of the campus on Thursday
Oct. 7 causing an evacuation of
the pool and the Men’s Gym af-
ter sheriffs arrived in the early
morning.
Swim instructor Chris-
tine Tinberg was concluding a
Lap Swimming for Fitness class
when the sheriffs began to clear
the area. Deputy Keith Johnson
from campus security said sher-
iffs arrived at about 8:30 a.m.
“We evacuated the Men’s
Gym and plumbers shut the gas
off and used fans to clear the
air. No injuries and no one com-
plained of being sick,” Johnson
said.
Tinberg wrote a work re-
quest and reported the smell
of gas to the Plant Facilities on
Thursday, Sept. 30, a week prior
to the pool being temporarily
closed.
“The [lifeguards] were tell-
ing me they were smelling it, so
I thought well, I’ll send the work
request,” Tinberg said. “A week
later they showed up. Must have
taken them a while to figure out
where it was coming from.”
Tinberg’s morning class ex-
ercises in the southern deep end
of the pool and she said students
had not complained about any
smell of gas.
Gas Leak , see page 5
By Mars Melnicoff
M
ore than a year
ago, administra-
tors at LACC
were looking for
ways to avoid cuts to academic
programs. On Aug. 5, 2009,
LACC President Jamillah Moore
told the Los Angeles Commu-
nity College District (LACCD)
Board of Trustees that “sus-
pending” intercollegiate sports
at LACC would save $700,000,
preventing academic programs
from being cut, but some say
that price tag is questionable.
Bruce Baron, former vice
president of administrative ser-
vices at LACC and current San
Bernardino Community College
District Chancellor, expressed
his doubt about the money actu-
ally saved by suspending sports
during a deposition on Feb. 12,
2010 in the downtown Los An-
geles offices of Ivie McNeil and
Wyatt. While at LACC, Baron
worked closely with the budget.
“At the end of the day,”
Baron said, “I don’t think our
savings was more than a couple
hundred thousand dollars of
costs that we could really save.”
He said that Moore worked
with LACC Academic Senate
President Ken Sherwood to put
together the recommendation
that was presented to the budget
committee to eliminate athletics.
“I pointed out to them both
– Moore and Sherwood – that
there are – most of the – a large
part of the costs are full-time
salary and benefits,” Baron said.
“There’s still a secretary, there
was still a trainer, there was
still an athletic equipment per-
son and their benefits and that
those people would still have to
be given a job. So all you were
really saving was coaches, who
Index
didn’t earn any benefits, and
supply and travel budgets.”
The deposition was given
for a pending lawsuit that was
filed by former LACC Athletic
Director Mike Miller. The suit Op-Ed Page 2, 3,4
names Moore, Sherwood, LACC
and the LACCD as the defen- L.A. Law Page 5
dants, claiming that Moore and
Sherwood conspired together in
order to get rid of Miller, and de-
cided to chop sports to do so.
News Page 6
In his deposition, Baron
described how the president de- Election Page 7
cided to present the plan to fac-
ulty. Baron was not exactly sure A&E Page 8
of the date, but testified that she
wanted Sherwood to present it to
faculty.
“Dr. Moore said to me that,
Food Page 9
if we got rid of the entire athlet-
ics program, that we’d be able Sports Page 10
to deal with the Mike Miller
Sport Budget , see page 10
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

EDITORIAL Letter to the Editor

Collegian Endorses Brown for Governor

Mr. Durner is correct as he shares the frustra-
tion amongst many students on campus regarding
counseling appointments. With nine full time coun-
selors that serve 16,000+ students, this is without
question an arduous task.
The editorial board and staff of the Collegian For clarification, additional counselors in cat-
endorses Jerry Brown for governor. Perhaps reflec- egorical programs will meet only with students
tive of voter mood in California, this decision was who are participants in that specific program. The
student/counselor ratio has been a primary concern
not arrived at lightly. Many voters – students in par-
not only to our department but to the campus as a
ticular – remain unconvinced that either candidate whole.
can significantly change the political and economic To help us meet this need, the administration
climate in California. However, it is crucial that stu- has allowed us to replace some counselors who re-
dents vote and thereby help shape their own future. tired, two in General Counseling; one in OSS and
Each of the candidates and ballot propositions will one in International Students. By spring 2011 we
have a tangible impact on students and Los Angeles will be introducing e-chat, online advising and on-
City College. line orientation. Although these would not replace a
On the Republican side, Meg Whitman is admi- one on one appointment, they can be valuable paths
rably focused on job creation and budget cuts, how- to get the information you need.
ever, her proposals don’t add up. The math is simple. Meeting with a counselor for a thirty minute
appointment is still important and can be done ei-
Her proposed tax cuts are likely to deepen Califor-
ther online or in person. The appointment book fills
nia’s budget deficit by upward of $2 billion, while up quickly so students are encouraged to make their
her suggested savings, such as laying off 40,000 appointment early in the week.
state employees, amount to little more than a politi- However if appointments are filled for the
cal gesture. week, you still have the option come into AD 108
“I have a very detailed plan,” Whitman said in and meet with a counselor for quick questions.
the final gubernatorial debate on Oct. 11, 2010, but Ian, since you have been coming into Counsel-
where is it? ing over a period of time, you are aware of the pro-
Whitman is vague on much needed reforms cess that all students check in at the front desk. This
of the judicial system and the prison system, cost- allows us to view services rendered to students such
ing the state of California upwards of $8.7 billion as appointments, quick questions, prerequisite au-
thorizations, picking up forms, etc. While you have
per year. She is opposed to a path to legalization
expressed frustration over your experience in Coun-
of undocumented immigrants, resulting in an ever- seling for three semesters in a row, our records in-
increasing shadow economy and a strain on public dicate only one activity in December of 2009, when
finances, not to mention creating an intangible situ- you met with a counselor.
ation for undocumented students here at LACC. She While I appreciate your viewpoint, I would not
Illustartion by Billy Monroe/ Collegian
has pledged $15 billion in government savings, but want to dismiss the thousands of students we see
“I’ve been in the kitchen. I’ve taken the heat. She’s been in the
has not offered any explanation where these savings are supposed to who have met their goal of earning a certificate or
bleachers,” Brown said during the last debate. This may be so. It re- AA/AS degrees and have transferred to the various
come from. She claims to support pension reform, but would exempt
mains to be seen if Brown could, in fact, deliver the lofty promises CSU, UC and private four-year institutions. Like
public safety unions – such as firemen and police – from any cuts.
he’s made. What speaks for him are his years of experience within the you, these students may not have gotten an appoint-
Her campaign has been marked by internal inconsistencies.
California political system and the strength of his policy proposals. ment on their first try but were undeterred and con-
Brown, in contrast, has offered detailed, in-depth proposals on
Whitman is running her campaign on “new ideas for a new Califor- tinued to move forward until they were able to see
many of the major issues. While voters may agree or disagree with
nia.” Clearly, her campaign message of job creation resonates – this a counselor.
individual points, the candidate is to be commended for making a In response to rude service, that should not be
is what California needs right now. And although voters would wel-
transparent set of policy suggestions. This allows voters to have a accepted by any student. In my experience as Chair,
come a fresh approach, and although Whitman’s enthusiasm is obvi-
clearer idea and make an informed decision. He has offered con- I’ve observed counselors approach students in a
ous, her policies remain vague.
sistent proposals, in particular with regard to environmental issues, helpful and courteous manner. Your experience is
Therefore, the Collegian endorses Jerry Brown for governor.
clean energy production and education. However, questions remain atypical and I am publicly offering that you contact
about his seriousness, his effectiveness and his willingness to take on me at pumphrrn@lacitycollege.edu and meet as a
entrenched union interests. follow up to the disservice you’ve expressed.

Regards,

Reri N. Pumphrey
Chair of Counseling
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010 oPinion
QUESTION:
Are you voting in the upcomming election and why?
Spencer Steeby
Theatre
“Yes, it is my duty as an American. I believe
everyone should vote, I think it's their right,
it's a privilege.”
Ani Kolangian
Biology
“Yes. I believe every single vote makes a
difference. I want my voice to be heard be-
cause I have certain concerns that I want to
be voiced in the upcoming election, primar-
ily being the education and the budget cuts.
Chukwuneye Abanum
Computer Engineering
“Hopefully, yeah. We need change here in
California. Right now, we’re in a lot of debt
so we need to get the right person in Sacra-
mento to get us out of debt.”
Legalization May Lead to New High
By Derek Lesnau
Can you smell it? It smells like … like Proposition 19! For those who do not
know yet, Prop 19 is the measure to legalize marijuana in the state of California.
Yes, folks, it is coming! And if the ballot passes, you can expect long lines at the
vending machines. We may even need a second taco truck.
In a nutshell, this bill would allow any person over 21 to legally carry up to
one ounce of marijuana and grow up to 25 square feet of cannabis plants at home.
Is this a good thing, or a bad thing?
I imagine it’s a good thing. The state could potentially save money by no
longer having to spend tax dollars on the war against marijuana trafficking. And
maybe, just maybe, the bodies will stop piling up. Another thing to consider is
that our law enforcement will not waste their time dealing with petty marijuana
criminals. They will be able to better concentrate on rapists, murderers and the
like.
Surprisingly enough, there are many conservative Republicans who are in
Is LACC a Healthy Place To Be?
By Allison Farrow
Students at Los Angeles City College are not readily offered opportunities
to supplement their daily routine with a health and fitness regime, due to a lack
of meal plans, constricted availability of the fitness center, and the discontinu-
ation of all athletics.
It has been determined that health and fitness influence the wellness of ev-
ery human being. The effect of a well-balanced meal has the ability to improve
test results, sleep patterns, and thought processes. Combined with a vigorous
fitness routine, a person has the power to combat illnesses, muscular deteriora-
tion, and the effects that stress has on the mind and body.
When researching about a cafeteria at LACC, there was not much infor-
mation to be had. It turns out that students do not have a cafeteria facility on
campus and therefore no meal plan can be provided.
LACC is not providing students with enough opportunities to make healthy
choices. If there were a snack bar or cafeteria, students would have the chance
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Compiled By Matthew Ali
Photos By Jorge Ponce
Danuta Tangalos
Psychology
“Yes, I always vote, If you don’t you have no
right to complain about the government.”
Jacob Simon
Undeclared
“Yes. I do. Why is it that most people vote?
There’s issues that they believe are impor-
tant. One that is of particular interest the pot
initiative, I want to make sure that it doesn’t
become illegal and possibly make it legal,
even though it probably won't stick.”
Charles Horn II
Psychology
“Yes I am voting and I possibly have an im-
pact on what happens in California.”
favor of Prop 19. They share some of the arguments and opinions that I do. For-
mer Superior Court Judge James Gray had this to say:
“Based on my 25 years on the bench, I have seen that the tougher we get
with regard to drug crimes, specifically marijuana, the softer we get in regard to
the prosecution of everything else. So we actually have robbers and murderers
being prosecuted less severely, because we’re spending all of these criminal jus-
tice resources on the prosecution of non-violent drug offenders.”
There are other conservatives who have made positive comments about the
legalization of marijuana. These include Gary Johnson, the former governor of
New Mexico and even television personality Glenn Beck. Online and telephone
polls also show something interesting. About 52 percent of people are for Prop
19, with only 41 percent against it and the remaining undecided.
Well, that’s all for me. The power is in the hands of the voters. Which means
you! How will you vote this November?
to take advantage of healthier diet options. When speaking to students about
this, many opted for a meal plan. Many students felt that it would actually save
them money. And if LACC installed snack bars or provided a fully stocked caf-
eteria with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, the meal plan packages would
pay for themselves.
LACC is actually making fitness a challenge for students, rather than help-
ing to promote an active lifestyle. The college has been in existence since 1929
and at some point within those 81 years of operation, all of the athletic sports
have been canceled. Not only are there no sports teams, but the fitness facility
is not open to all LACC students. In order to gain access, a student has to sign
up – and pay for – the PE 630 or PE 635 classes, attend the necessary orientation
and work out a minimum of 30 minutes each weekday. This creates unnecessary
obstacles for students who want to work out at school.
The LACC health and fitness program needs to be re-evaluated in order
to promote better vitality and a stronger environment for students, so they can
successfully thrive mentally and physically.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Surviving Debt for Whitman Has

a College Degree
they had no education and no experience. They
wonder if their hard work as students will ever pay
off.
I see what a hard time they are having, jug-
gling school and work. Especially considering the
debt a higher education can incur. I wondered if
it's all worth it. Is school really worth a mountain
of debt, in a time of recession?
Still, I believe that higher education is one of
the most important experiences. It’s not just about
your career. It’s about the joy of learning and go-
ing on a lifelong journey of discovery. A college
degree can lead you to a better future. Education
can open doors. And many people with little or no
education are losing out on valuable opportunities.
Perhaps my ideals about higher education are
wrong. I asked my peers and most of them are
certain that a degree will pay off in the future. But
when? No one seems to know.
When it comes to a higher education, money
is the most common obstacle for my peers and for
myself. I’ve heard motivational speakers say that
money is not an issue, but when it comes to finan-
cial aid, it is very much an issue.
I know an unemployed student who had a 3.5
GPA last semester and is currently only receiving
By Layla Fernandez
$30 a month in financial aid. He plans his days
to the second, often falls behind on his bills and
The current economic crisis affects not just
nearly received an eviction notice. In his heart,
people with college degrees, it’s even worse for
he believes that school is worth it. Everyone tells
those who only have a GED or never even finished
him his efforts will pay off, but his aspirations and
high school. Some students are struggling to make
dreams have to take second place for now. The
ends meet, pay their bills and keep a high GPA.
bills must be paid, or services will be cut.
Students make every effort to acquire that much-
I worry that all the time and effort I am putting
needed college degree.
into my education will not be enough to survive
Speaking to my friends who are college gradu-
this economic crisis. I hope that I will be strong
ates, I’m told that a bachelor's degree is worthless
enough to make it through. I hope that financial
now. They compare their current pay to the wages
aid will be there to help me finance my education.
they where making as high school students, when
Right Values, But
Will It Matter?
cy theory. It’s a proud fact on the left that public
unions defeated the governor’s reforms.
Students exercising their right to vote is more
symbolism than action. It’s a coming-of-age act of
independence, a judgment of cerebral and emo-
tional values; outlined, bound and rewarded with a
sticker. It’s an essential element of our democracy,
just enough for us to handle, since the consequenc-
es of our vote are rarely immediate.
Some people vote for issues, others base their
vote on values, but the majority of voters vote
down party lines. Since Democrats control the
state legislature, it doesn’t matter if you vote for
Brown or Whitman. Neither will fulfill the prom-
ises of their campaign, they don’t have the power
By Richard Chang
to legislate.
Whitman says all the right things, but state
I’m rich. I’m a crook. I hate schools, I hate the
lawmakers don’t share her legislative priorities:
environment and I hate immigrants. As a registered
voter in California, I thank God every day I have
1. California spends more money than it col-
Meg Whitman to vote for in the 2010 gubernatorial
lects in tax revenue. Spending has to be curbed.
election.
2. California businesses are fleeing for neigh-
Or at least that is what Jerry Brown wants you
boring states with fewer regulations. We need to
to believe.
reform our laws to stay competitive.
I’ve been a registered Republican since 2005.
3. The government payroll is bloated. It
I moved to the city in the wake of a re-call election,
needs to be trimmed.
the brink of a mayoral run off and the run up to a
4. Investment fuels innovation and creates
statewide special election. Arnold Schwarzenegger
jobs. Reducing the capital-gains tax promotes a
had been elected just a year before. It was as if Cal-
pro-business environment. This is essential to Cali-
ifornians were drunk -- half off of his refreshing
fornia’s economic recovery.
brand of conservatism and half off the power they
Those four points make sense to me. But the
exercised by essentially overthrowing the govern-
left turns them into a caricature of sociopathic
ment just 12 months before.
greed and corruption.
The love affair didn’t last very long. The
I’m casting my ballot for Meg Whitman, but
governor called a special election in an attempt
I’m not naive enough to believe half of her inten-
to make his proposed reforms law, but they were
tions will ever be realized.
universally rejected. He learned the hard way that
From what I’ve seen of the California politi-
his experience as a bodybuilder wasn’t going to be
cal process, all of the governing us students give a
enough to strong arm the state legislature. They
damn about is done at city hall, on school boards
had all the power.
and in the state legislature. They control the bud-
Perhaps Arnold overestimated his popularity,
get. And although they care about our vote, they
or Californians were just voter fatigued. Whatever
get elected in gerrymandered districts on off-year
the case, there were powerful interests behind de-
elections with very low turnout. They answer to
feating his propositions. The money came from
their donors and their donors are the unions.
cops, firefighters, teachers, public employees and
entrenched public officials. This isn’t a conspira-

Illistration by Bubbles/ Collegian

Meg Whitman: No State Funding for Undocumented Students

By Jorge Cardenas Bustamante
All politicians promise reforms when they
are running for office. What are the candidates
that “she supports policies that will not allow un-
documented immigrants admission to state-funded
institutions of higher education such as UC, CSU's
and community colleges,” according to her of-
ficial website. She declared her opposition against
undocumented students. Whitman does not men-
tion what she would do for the rest of the student
population.
The Democratic nominee, Jerry Brown, states
the need for “creating a new state Master Plan in
education,” according to his official website. His
plan focuses on community colleges and college
credit transfers.
“Transfer courses should be closely aligned
with, and accepted by, the CSU, UC systems,"
Brown states on his website. "Transfer student are
often forced to take redundant courses to graduate
from the CSU/UC system even though they have
completed equivalent coursework in community
college."
However, Brown does not discuss issues such
as state budget cuts, financial aid, canceled or
overcrowded classes and increased fees.
Both candidates are not promising much for
college students like you and me. Not much is be-
ing offered in terms of financial aid. So watch who Illustration by Tercius Bufete/ Collegian

for governor of California promising to do for the
higher education system, especially for community
colleges such as LACC? What can students like
you and me expect?
Republican nominee Meg Whitman states
you are voting for and who can best meet your
educational perspective. In election times, it is
easy to make promises, but when politicians are in
office, it is a different story.
 Los Angeles Collegian
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 L.A. City Law 5
Hearing Stalls Miller Trial
Van de Kamps, from page 1

Van de Kamp:
Chancellor Confident
about Lawsuits
our favor."
Villaraigosa, when asked about allegations of un-
lawfully leasing the space to tenants such as the Alliance
Charter School and the Worker Education and Resource
Center (WERC) – which the Van de Kamps Coaltion re-
fers to as his "pet pojects" – had this to say:
"I think what people have to understand is that hav-
ing a charter school here that has an 850 A.P.I. [Academ-
ic Performance Index] score where young kids can get a
great education, that’s great for this community. Having
a collaboration between the City, the community college
and the school district for workforce development, the
kind of efforts for getting people ready to work, I think
is a good thing.”
Diane Factor, Director of Worker Education and
Resource Center, expressed her excitement about the
center. She claims that WERC’s tenancy at Van de Kamp
is consistent with what an LACC satellite would offer
to the community. According to Factor, the WERC pro-
grams focus on “green”careers, as well as health care,
partnering with local hospitals. They also offer for-credit
courses that are transferable to LACC.
“We prepare people for not just a job, but a career,”
Factor said. “There are adults we help prepare, so that
they can be successful in college.”
Lopez, from page 1
By Mars Melnicoff authority and we have pretext as to why she did that.
We don’t need the CBA regarding her authority, she
A lawsuit brought by Mike Miller, the former always has the authority, that’s not in dispute. But if
LACC athletic director, was set to start on Oct. 20, she uses her authority in a discriminatory manner,
but has been postponed. In a hearing on Oct. 6, we should be able to proceed on that. We don’t need
the judge said he wants to go on with the trial but the agreement to say whether she could or could
he can’t if there are arguments on both sides that not. That’s not the issue. An employer always has
have to do with the collective bargaining agreement the authority to take adverse employee actions but
(CBA), something that school administration must the law says whether those adverse employment
sort out before the judge can apply it to California actions are illegal and whether we should have a
law. redress in court. We don’t need the agreement to
The lawsuit names LACC President Jamillah do that.”
Moore, Academic Senate President Ken Sherwood, The judge continued to say that he agrees with
LACC and the Los Angeles Community College Byrdsong, yet he must first let administration take
District (LACCD) as defendants and claims that their stand, as has been the procedure in previous
Miller was discriminated against because of age, cases. Attorney Lester Jones, who represents the
race and for being a whistle blower – and unfairly LACCD, puts another spin on things, claiming that
terminated. the CBA will perhaps make or break his case.
Attorney Rupert A. Byrdsong of Ivie McNeil “Inexplicably intertwined in the evidence of
& Wyatt is representing Miller in the suit. Byrdsong this case is my disposition where Dr. Moore’s de-
argued that their case has to do with discrimination, cision not to re-appoint him [Miller] as head bas-
not the CBA. He also stated that the ketball coach, and to directly
defense is using the CBA in order hire the head basketball coach
to defend discrimination. without his approval brings into
“This trial is not going to rely play article 14 of the collective
on those interpretations,” Byrd- bargaining agreement,” Jones
song said. “The issue in this case said. “… the coach that had been
is whether Mr. Miller was discrimi- hired previously was successful.
Photo by Luca Loffredo/ Collegian
nated against and retaliated against Won the conference champion-
Facade of renovated Van de Kamp Innovation Campus.
… the agreement doesn’t impact ship, was selected coach of the
that analysis. Also, your honor, our year, and so she said he is going
complaint does not allege breach of to be re-hired for the next sea-
any contract. It doesn’t allege any son.”

Attorneys Say Code May Chill Free Speech

against Citrus in 2003. Citrus had free speech areas
that FIRE considered “small and remote”. After at-
torney Carol A. Sobel sued on behalf of a student,
Citrus dropped their speech code at the time.
“[FIRE] said [the speech code] was overly
narrow because there should be no restrictions [of]
free-speech on campus,” said Jeanne Hamilton,
vice president of student services at Citrus. “It’s
been rewritten a couple of times since our incident
with FIRE … we haven’t had any complaints from
students.”
Certain students at LACC feel that the current
policy can become a problem to individuals who
wish to express their opinions or personal outlooks
on many controversial issues.
“If you can’t talk about it here, where else
can you talk about it?” said Nathalie Villamarin, an
Gas Leak, from page 1
Professors Claim Leak Ongoing Problem
According to the lifeguards there has been a
faint smell of gas emitting from the northern area
of the pool, where the shallow side is, since before
the new Martin Luther King Jr. Library was built.
“We smell it all the time, we just don’t bring it
up so much because it’s like ‘okay they’re going to
come and fix it’ but until they realize it’s too strong
… I guess they decided to do something,” said Jo-
natan Galindo, one of the pool’s lifeguard.
Professor Jan McEveety had her afternoon
class cancelled due to the building being closed.
She also said that the scent of gas is noticeable in
the northern area near the adjacent Men’s Gym
Building.
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new to us. The smell last week was stronger than
usual and that’s why it was reported,” McEveety
LACC student who majors in business administra-
tion. “I think we should be given more freedom to
be able to talk in classes and say how we feel as
long as you’re not hurting or offending anybody
else.”
Some students, however, have a different take
on the situation, saying the professor acted appro-
priately by giving students the choice to step out of
class at the time Lopez gave his speech.
“I think everyone should have the option to
leave if they feel uncomfortable,” psychology ma-
jor Janne Zoladaz said. “I think the teacher should
also have the right to free speech and he should be
able to say if anyone wants to leave the class, then
they can. People should express whatever opinion
… if someone doesn’t want to listen, they don’t
have to listen.”
said.
The leak was an inconvenience for instructors
who had morning classes in the Men’s Gym and
came to campus to find that they had to conduct
lectures outdoors. Hayward Nishioka, a judo in-
structor and health professor said the building dates
as far back to the 1930s and that the Physical Edu-
cation department had been complaining about the
leak for a long time.
“I had to conduct my class outside. We were
supposed to take a test but we couldn’t because
there were no desks and my test papers [were] in-
side the office and I [could not] get inside,” Nish-
ioka said. “Are you going to have a health class in a
gas-filled room? I don’t think so.”
The Collegian attempted to reach Facilities
Manager Bob Garcia but he was not able to respond.
Nelson was away from his office for the week.
breach of the CBA.” The coach that LACCD’s
Judge Daniel J. Buckley lawyer is referring to was
agreed with this statement, but still stripped of his coach of the year
felt uneasy about making assump- title, and the team was stripped
tions or decisions about district of its entire season of 22 wins
policy. because of athlete eligibility
“I agree that your claim - when fraud. LACCD’s lawyer contin-
you summarize your claim it doesn’t ued, focusing on the CBA.
refer directly to the CBA,” Judge “His [Miller’s] position is
Buckley said. “But there seems to Photo from Collegian Archive that she was required to get his
be a direct overlap of issues and Mike Miller on the job in 2007. approval.” Jones continued, “…
facts today. More importantly, you Well, the contract clearly states
have raised them in your opposition. And so how that it’s the president who has the final author-
do I deal with that? Let’s assume that there is, that ity and approval … the sanctity of the Collective
we are at trial, the authority, the president versus the bargaining agreement can only be preserved if the
athletic director, of hiring and firing - isn’t that dic- union and the district are involved in some admin-
tated by CBA and don’t I have to defer to whatever istrative process for those issues pending to be re-
the administrative hearing decides?” solved. That’s just one example. So I think the court
LACCD is requesting the case be postponed is on the right track, in terms of deferring until the
until an administrative hearing takes place. The administrative proceeding is done.”
district is looking to potentially put the trial off for The American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
several months while these proceedings take place. contract, article 14, states that the president does
“There is part of the law,” the judge said, “that have the right to approve or disapprove a coach,
I think both sides agree, is dictated by administra- but the athletic director is in charge of choosing
tive hearing judge, not by me. … And I agree with the pool of applicants. Miller did not participate in
you [Byrdsong] that they bring it to the table far choosing the coach hired by Moore.
more than you do, but even you sometimes lapse Article 14 of the AFT contract reads:
into a dispute with the defendant, defendants as to “Coaching and assistant coaching assignments
what obligations existed … pursuant the CBA, not are temporary assignments offered and/ or termi-
California employment law.” nated by the athletic director subject to the approval
Miller’s attorney stood ground and argued fur- of the college president and may be terminated at
ther that the CBA is not the crux of the case, and any time by the college president. The reason(s) for
may not affect it at all. He pointed out that part of termination shall be stated in writing.”
the lawsuit deals with an issue that Miller was a However, the question now is not whether the
whistle blower on, which involved release time that trial is necessary, but whether the district will be
Sherwood received for “working” with a badmin- granted more time before the trial will begin. The
ton team that never formed. The CBA does apply to judge ruled for another hearing on Oct. 20.
Sherwood’s release time, but not to the retaliation “What I’m asking you to do is tell me I’m
against Miller for being a whistle blower, Byrdsong wrong,” the judge said to Miller’s attorney, “That
argues. He said that, if the case was about Sher- both sides aren’t bringing to the court issues relat-
wood, the CBA would apply. But, Byrdsong said, ing to the CBA. Ultimately I have to defer on some
he sited different authorities for claims of retalia- extent – I fully agree that you still have your case.
tion. I don’t think in any way that a decision by the ad-
“No, not at all your honor,” Miller’s lawyer ministrative hearing judge takes away your case, it
said, “because we have a statement from two wit- just clarifies as to the issues as to the CBA compli-
nesses that the president removed the coach with cation.”

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Student Union, from page 1 cess component for the Student projects planned for the former
Union project, however, the re- driving range including a mainte-
maining two processes are still nance facility, a tennis court and
Once the project is com- pending approval. an additional parking lot. ‘Hard
plete, the new building will house “This is a design build proj- costs’ for these projects which
the LACC Foundation, the Asso- ect. With a design build project includes construction, is $32
ciated Students Organization of- it’s awarded to a construction million. This amount does not
fice, Student Life, Tully’s Coffee, company from the get go,” Dunne include ‘soft costs’ such as the
meeting rooms, a food court, and said. “DSA has to approve it and designs; nor does this amount in-
the Books N’ More Bookstore. it’s a matter as to how long it clude the $24.6 million LACCD
According to Dunne, the current takes them to go through all of spent to buy out the lease from
design for the Student Union is the drawings. So I have to give former realtor and owner, Hee
slightly over budget while it’s in an approximate date as to when Cho.
DSA but it is on schedule. it’s gonna be started.” The new Quad addition will
The Division of the State If negotiations end in favor be located behind LACC’s soon
Architect (DSA), handles de- of SJ Amoroso’s request for ad- to be demolished Bungalows and
sign and construction oversight ditional funding, the budget will adjacent to the Preferred Student
for schools K-12 and commu- not increase, according to Dunne. Parking Lot number three, at
nity colleges. It develops and “... We will have to con- Melrose Avenue and Heliotrope
maintains accessibility standards tinue to do value engineering ex- Drive.
and codes for public and private ercise, which means you look at Construction for the long
buildings throughout the state of the job and remove items or you waited LACC addition, is sched-
California. swap out a more expensive item uled for “early next year”. Be-
There are three compo- for a somewhat cheaper item to cause a governmental agency
nents that DSA reviews before make sure it’s within budget ...,” has to permit the project, an ex-
permit approval: Access, Struc- Dunne said. act date cannot be given for the
tural, and Fire Liability. Access Funds for the new Student launch of construction, according
is the accessibility in and out of Union project were allocated to Dunne.
the building, as well as surround- from the passage of Measure J, “The design is complete.
ing the building. The structural which authorized the community The project is in DSA on sched-
component is the building’s ac- college district in 2008 to issue ule [and] we expect to get it out
tual structure. The Fire Liability $3.5 billion in bonds at legal in- of DSA on schedule and start
component must meet fire code terest rates. construction early next year and
compliance. In addition to the new Stu- it [Student Union] will be a beau-
DSA has approved the ac- dent Union, there are multiple tiful building,” Dunne said.
Students Find Work at LACC Career Center
LACC offers career assistance to students struggling to find work during the recession.
By Briauna Holmes
Winning with 481 votes, Linda Louise Tong, a pre- By Richard Chang “Generally speaking, I Career Center services fall short,
vious ASO senator at City College was elected Oct. 8 as have seen a decline in jobs... the Employment Development
student trustee of the Los Angeles Community College Dis- Everyone has seen the I’m encouraging [students] to Department picks up the slack.
trict. headlines. The United States is go volunteer someplace. [Gain] Hollywood Work
LACCD held a second election for the student trustee suffering the worst recession internship experience, volunteer Source, located on the corner
position, when candidates Sheila Dharod, Alaina Howard
and Tong claimed administrators in the LACCD were not since the great depression. experience, anything that will of Heliotrope and Melrose
following voting policy in the first election last spring. Pre- California’s unemployment make them stand out in their Avenue, functions as a staffing
vious Student Trustee, Rodney D. Robinson remained in rate is currently at 12.2 percent, field,’ said Emma Tiscareno, the agency, but is government
office until the re-election. Candidates campaigned a sec- the sixth consecutive quarter Career Center Director, ‘ a lot operated. Students, as well as
ond time, on all LACCD campuses, including City College. in double digits, dating back to of [students] are looking for any L.A. residents, can make an
“So many people that I saw, as a poll worker, had just
seen the candidate and just heard about the candidate, 10 January 2009. entry level position, as long as appointment with EDD if they
seconds before they walked up to vote,” Sean Adamski, Even in bull markets they are able to find something, need help finding a job.
vice president of the ASO said. “ Is that a true, fair election? California’s unemployment rate they are less selective than they “Our major function is
Is that really how democracy is suppose to run, finding 10 trends higher than the rest of the were five or six years ago.” to allow people to come in
seconds before you vote, about the candidate? I would hope
voters in the future would become more educated, because country, but it has not reached Seny Gonzalez is an office and look for work. They can
I doubt they know what’s actually going on.” double-digit unemployment staffer at the Career Center. get on the phone, do e-mail
The Dean of Educational Support Services at LACCD since 1992. Well into the She helps students when they and [search] job postings,”
Bobbi Kimble, announced Oct. 8 the election results. Dha- second year of double-digit come in and talks to them on the said Marjorie Gardner-Cruse,
rod finished with 346 votes, Howard with 242 votes, and unemployment, Californians phone when they call to inquire business service manager at
Tong won the election with 481 votes.
Tong’s agenda is building up as student trustee, al- are searching for solutions. about the counseling process. “I Hollywood Work Source.
ready addressing issues such as funding for the I Tap pro- For those fortunate enough to direct [students] to the computer Hollywood Work Source
gram, parking fees on campuses, and getting president be a student, LACC’s Career [assessment] programs we have receives bids from local
reports from the Student Affairs Committee. Tong will be Center can point you in the right here,’ she said, ‘[but] we’re businesses and finds applicants
officially sworn in as student trustee, today, at the LACCD
office Board meeting. direction. having a career fair, so most of within their file to fill those
The LACC Career Center my calls are about that.” positions. Gardner-Cruse
staffs counselors and assistants LACC is hosting a Career continues, “We really try
to provide students with career Fair in the Quad on Thursday, hard to meet the employers
development planning. They Oct. 21, 2010. Seventy Los expectations.”
U N I V E R S I T Y® offer services ranging from Angeles based businesses Since Hollywood
career assessments, to interview have already registered to WorkSource depends on
preparation to resume assistance sponsor what is marketed as government funding, each
and job listings. There are two an opportunity to introduce department has a monthly
job boards on campus. One is employers to the burgeoning quota it must meet during each
located in the Career Center, the workforce. fiscal year. “We’re very good
other is outside in the Quad. The Beyond hosting the Job Fair at fulfilling our commitments,”
career center posts up to 50 jobs and posting opportunities on the says Gardner-Cruse.
every two weeks. In addition to Job Board, the Career Center For more information
posting job opportunities, the does not actively place students contact Dr. Tiscareño at (323)
Career Center has a handful of in any job or internship. Its 953-4000 x2210 or Hollywood
computers available to students primary function is guidance and Work Source at (323) 454-6106.
to search for jobs online. career development. Where the
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ASO SENATORS SOUND OFF

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“I am going to “As far as the U.S. “The newer can-

go for Barbara Senate is con- didates have
Boxer because cerned I am very really been run-
she has the ex- much a Barbara ning on the
perience, she has Boxer fan, she is same platform
been there twenty environmentally as the older can-
plus years, she's friendly and I like didates. I don't
worked with Fein- the work she does. think we are go-
stein as well and I am fiscally con- ing to have much
they have been a servative as an of a change
good team... I am individual, I be- whether we have
thinking she has lieve conserving a new Senator,
been in that seat our finances more, or if we keep
for that long of maintaining our the same Sena-
tenure do to her budget and more tors we have
experience and often then not, Re- now. Haven't we
skill. As for Carly I publicans are very been down this
have heard reports good at doing that. road before, I
of her doing some But also at the don't think any-
dirty laundering, same token they thing is going to
giving jobs to peo- are very good at change until we
ple over seas and not wanting to give those jobs tax cut slippage and that's not really fair for the put someone in there that is going to be about
to the people who are here, she wants to pay people and I know Carly Fiorina would be doing change and that really reflects on the record.”
less for those jobs. So I am going to vote for Box- that and I don't agree.”
er all the way.”
Jaden Ledkins Leo White
Julio Armondo Linares Senator of State and Governmental Affairs Senator of Membership Services
Senator of Athletics Political Science Major Political Science Major
Kinesiology/Psychology Major

PROPOSITIONS
Compiled by Briauna Holmes

Proposition 22: Restricts the state from borrowing or taking funds used for transportation,
redevelopment or local government projects and services.
Prohibition of Borrowing
State Funds

Proposition 24: Businesses will be less able to deduct losses in one year against income in other
Repeal of Recent Legislation years, and businesses will not be able to share tax credits with related businesses.
Allowing Businesses to
Lower Their Tax Liability.

Proposition 25: The Legislature's vote requirement to send the annual budget bill to the Governor
Legislature Vote Requirement would be lowered from two-thirds to a majority of each house of the Legislature.
Change

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Proposition 27: Los Angeles County

Proposition 27: Consolidation of Eliminates
ing
14-member redistricting commission. Consolidates authority for establish-
state Assembly, Senate, and Board of Equalization districts with elected Registrar-Recorder
Authority for Redistricting with representatives who draw congressional districts. for location and times open
Elected Representatives
for your local poll place.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Halloween Costume
Do’s and Don'ts
By Matthew Ali, Jonathan Fil-
ipko
Antoine Dodson
Yes, the guy from Youtube.
He went from local news inter-
viewee to viral video sensation.
Dawn your red bandana, black
tank top and rolled up bus pass.
It’s inexpensive and is sure to get
a few chuckles from onlookers.
Avatar
You know you want to be
a 10-foot tall ‘Smurf’ on ste-
roids. It can be a tough one, but
it will pay off if you do it right. If
someone can pull off the whole
ten-foot tall thing, they will no
doubt be up for any party’s best By Tanya Flowers
costume award.
Tron Lady Gaga
Glowing nerds from the If you add a long blonde
‘80s are getting revamped this wig, plus some crazy sunglasses
year, so why not dress up like and a ridiculous outfit, the sum
one for Halloween. It’s vintage won’t always equal Lady Gaga.
and current all at the same time. If you can’t afford to do this look
It might take some work and a lot well i.e, the bubble outfit or mim-
of glow sticks, glow in the dark ic the haute couture looks, then
paint and white or black spandex, simply don’t try this at home.
but for hardcore “Tron” fans, it This is not something that can be
could definitely be worth ruining foraged together at the last mo-
some of your wardrobe to sport ment and chances are if not at-
this unique retro and modern tempted correctly, you will look
costume combination. gaga and not as in Lady. Please
Zombie Jersey Shore Char- leave this look to the profession-
acters als, the real fashionistas.
Go ahead, be a zombie Harry Potter
From left to right: Sir Peter Teazle (James Hurley), Lady Teazle (Gentry Collinis), Maria (Catherine Boily) Photo by Luca Loffredo/ Collegian with a killer tan. America loves “Harry Potter”? Hopefully
zombies and they love the cast this spell has worn off. This year

“School for Scandal” Arrives with Opulence, Extravagance

and Charles Surface (Spencer Steeby) peform in the play's finale.
of “Jersey Shore”. Take one of don't expect to cast a spell on
your favorite clubbing outfit and anyone. Even though many peo-
some ketchup and you’ve got it. ple love the “Harry Potter” books
Fast, easy and fun, just like the and movies, let’s face it, the cos-
By Jessica Johns lies and scandal. “Jersey Shore” cast. Besides, tumes are so overdone. Please
The main drama centers around brothers Charles and Joseph, who doesn’t want to see a dead keep your inner wizard under the
There were only a few people in the audience on Saturday’s dress who are washed up after the death of their father, and who anxiously Snooki? stairwell cupboards this year.
rehearsal of “School For Scandal”, a new play opening this week at vie to be written into their Uncle Oliver’s will, whom they’ve never Anything You Make Your- Teen Vampires
LACC’s Camino Theatre directed by Louie Piday. The play, set in met. When their uncle shows up in disguise to see which is the more self This trend has had the blood
18th century London, boasts lavish and accurate period costumes and worthy nephew, he delves into a world of gossip and lies and he is Anyone can go out and sucked out of it. No more Bella
custom-styled wigs that rise sky-high-think Marie Antoinette at her appalled at their bad behavior, and at the disrespect they show to their buy a costume, but that is sim- Swan or team Jacob or Edward.
most extravagant. ancestors. Joseph seems to be the obvious choice, until we learn he’s ply boring and uninspired. Try There is no longer a twinkle or
The comedic farce centers around high-society gossips, fighting longing for Maria’s love while tempting Lady Teazel in hopes she’ll and see what you can make with twilight around this overdone
over love and inheritance. The play demonstrates how people are not favor him when she becomes a rich widow. Charles seems no better, the things you have. It will be franchise. If you are still hung
always what they seem and teaches that appearances can be deceiv- with his gambling ways, but in the end he proves himself a worthy fun and you have freedom to be up on being a vampire, why not
ing. For example, the wealthy high-society Lady Sneerwell seems nephew and husband...but pray tell to whom? Find out this week in completely original. So go grab try an old school Dracula style
hospitable and charming, but turns out to be rotten to the core. Young “School for Scandal”, an elaborate and comical farce about what lies some sheets, curtains and an old costume. This classic garlic and
Lady Teazel takes money from her old husband, and tells him outright beneath the surface and the truth beyond the grapevine gossip. Who frying pan and see what you can wooden stake fearing vampire
she’ll never love him and can’t wait to be his rich widow. In the end, will end up happy and who will lose it all? The results are guaranteed up come with. will definitely better your chanc-
though, it is Lady Teazel who finally tells the truth and exposes all the to surprise! es of being “invited in” the party.
Michael Jackson

Get to Know Community’s Yvette Nicole Brown

A Q&A with the queen of commercials,
part 2 of 2
By Toi Troutman
A talented actress, Yvette Nicole
Brown likes to knit and bowl and doesn’t
think her hair and skin are fabulous. She
enjoys her alone time and uses every
product she promotes—all 40 of them.
She talked about girdles and shopping at
Target. Now she has branched out and
films the popular NBC sitcom “Commu-
nity” right here at Los Angeles City Col-
lege. On this day, she had just come from
a voice-over recording session for her
new animated series, “Pound Puppies”.
Meet an ordinary girl, with an extraor-
dinary career, as she takes a moment to
talk to the Collegian.
So on “Community”, you work with
Joel McHale and Chevy Chase. How
would you describe the atmosphere on
the set overall?
“It’s very joke-laden and naughty.
They are dirty-joke-telling people. I’m a
prude. I’m sort of PG-13 and I think the
jokes have gotten naughtier because they
want to shock me.”
Who is telling the dirtiest jokes,
Chevy?
“No! Actually, it’s Donald Glover
who plays Troy. He is very funny. I
think he is going to be one of the great
comedic minds of this generation. He’s
very gifted.”
Why do they [Community] put you
under a wig?
“Because my hair is curly. Curls
don’t look the same from day to day.
One day it’s beautiful, the next day
it’s kind of frizzy, and the next day it’s
stringy. When you have an episode and
they shoot the same scene and they’re
shooting it on different days, the hair
won’t match. I do it for continuity
because my hair is pretty hearty. I don’t
think it would be destroyed by the lights.
I think it’s more because it won’t match.”
Do you actually use any of the prod-
ucts that you promote?
“I use every product that I promote.
I’m not saying I used them before I got
the gigs, but my thought is if I’m the
face of the product and I’m out in the
world, someone is going to ask me about
it. I need to know if DiGiorno is good.
Is Mazola oil as non-stick as they say?
You know, Fiber One Yogurt definitely
works—I found that out the day I filmed
the commercial. I try to use the product
so that there is truth in advertising.”
What are your shopping habits?
What do you find yourself always buy-
ing?
“Well I just recently got a shoe
problem but it’s not out of control yet.
I tend to binge shop. I won’t shop for
two months, and then I’ll shop for three
days straight—all day every day. Then I
end up returning half the stuff because I
never wear it. So it’s a really weird binge
and purge cycle with the shopping. When
I do shop just to shop, and I’m not like a
maniac, I’m a Target girl. I could go to
Target, walk down every aisle and find
something on awesome on each aisle. I
also love the Gap and Macy’s…regular
stores.”
What was your first splurge?
“I got my check engine light turned
off on my car. It was huge. At the
time—I’m serious—the whole situation
was like a $1,800 ordeal. I didn’t have
the money, so when I booked “The Big
House”, I finally had enough money to
get that light turned off and there were
a thousand things wrong with that car.
I drove out of the mechanic shop and it
[my car] was driving like new. That was
my big splurge.”
No longer is Michael Jack-
son a “thriller” costume. Let the
king of pop rest in peace. That’s
all there is to say.
Anything Bought
You can totally buy some-
thing, but it’s more about per-
sonalizing your costume. Even
if you decide to purchase a ge-
neric pre-packaged costume, you
should learn how to make it your
own. To avoid carbon copies,
start by customizing your look.
Add sparkle, embellishments,
anything that makes for a unique
look. It’s worth the extra effort
not to feel like a clone when you
get to that Halloween party.
Serial Killers
Jason, Michael Myers and
Freddy, they’re all classics but
can’t we just move past the ‘80s
already? People, we are officially
in the 21st Century so lets get
new, fresh, bloody ideas for this
genre. These century killers are
now more about wolf in sheep’s
clothing. If you want to be a psy-
chopathic killer this Halloween
it’s all about Christian Bale’s
character in “American Psycho”.
As a reference, think Dexter, the
unassuming blue-collar serial
killer.
Yvette Nicole Brown on the set of 'Community.'
Photo courtesy of NBC/UNI
How do you relax?
“I love movies both in the theatre
and at home. I actually love just being
home on my sofa with the temperature in
the house just perfect and watching some
awesome show on television or some
movie that I’ve been waiting to come
through on Netflix. I really do recharge
when I’m by myself. Being by myself is
relaxing.”