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Saddleback joins Great ShakeOut JOSHUA ZENT SPORTS EDITOR
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Saddleback College has participated in The Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill since its introduction on Nov. 13, 2008. Formally known as the “Great Southern California ShakeOut,” the drill was created and coordinated by the Earthquake Country Alliance as a way to involve and advise Southern California residents to earthquake preparation and safety. The ShakeOut alerts the public about earthquake preparedness. The term “shakeout” comes from the ShakeOut Scenario, a total description of a model 7.8 magnitude earthquake on the San Andreas Fault. the ShakeOut drill’s manta is “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” In the event of an earthquake, one should drop to the ground to avoid losing one’s balance and sustaining potential injury. Now take shelter under something sturdy, such as a table or desk, to avoid any debris from falling and causing injury or death. Finally, hold on to the object until the trembling subsides. The ShakeOut also includes more in-depth instructions for those in leadership positions to help better coordinate a proper drill in the event of an earthquake. There is also a detailed section in the formal ShakeOut manual directed towards businesses with instruction how to make decisions, react and recover from the aftermath of an earthquake’s effects.
Saddleback geology instructor James Repka has been following and participating in the event for years. He discussed why the date for the drill is pertinent. “Interestingly enough, the date is tied to the Loma Prieta earthquake which happened in Santa Cruz in 1989,” Repka said. “That happened on October 17.” Every year the ShakeOut is held on a Thursday closest to Oct. 17, the date corresponding to the minute during the 10 a.m. hour. “It’s always a Thursday and they match the time and the date,” Repka said. “So
this year it was October 15 at 10:15 in the morning.” Since 2009 the event has expanded past California into surrounding states and countries including Canada, New Zealand, and Japan. Now know as the Great ShakeOut because of its ever-growing participation will continue to grow as fears and concerns increase over the arrival of the next big earthquake. Detailed information on The Great California ShakeOut is available at shakeout. org/california.
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 2015
SADDLEBACK COLLEGE
POLICE★BLOTTER
The following are selected incidents as reported from the daily media log, courtesy of the Saddleback College Police department.
■ Bus Stop Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, 9:32 a.m. A needle was found on the ground with a hypodermic syringe. A suspicious person was seen and a report was taken.
■ College Drive West,
on campus
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, 7:08 p.m. A driver’s license was suspended or revoked for a DUI. A report was filed and closed the disposition.
■ FA 300, 311 and 312
by Library
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, 1:57 p.m.
A snake was seen on campus. The campus police followed up on finding the snake, no other news was reported
■ Child Development
Center
Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, 10:40 a.m.
A student with sand in their eye needed public assistance. No other report was taken
■ Lot 4 Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, 11:06 a.m.
Vandalism occurred causing damaged flags on a vehicle. A report was taken.
■ SSC Quad, Bookstore Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, 6:22 p.m. A report was taken when there was a theft at the bookstore. No arrests.
■ Lot 7 Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 8:32 a.m.
By the baseball field a traffic collision occurred with no injuries happening. However a report was taken.
■ Lot 9 Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 3:06 p.m.
A suspicious person or vehicle was seen on campus in the dirt lot. The person was gone upon arrival
■ Lot 11 Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 5:11 p.m.
A person was almost caught smoking on campus, but had left before police arrived.
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Burnett stresses value in EWD There’s value in developing relationships with local businesses RIVKA SAYDMAN FEATURES EDITOR
The Board of Trustees of the South Orange County Community College District met on Monday, Sep. 28, in the Ronald Reagan Board of Trustees Room at Saddleback College. They discussed several important issues within the SOCCCD, including reports and updates on construction projects, committees, etc. In late September, President Tod Burnett shared his goals and priorities with more than 100 elected officials and community leaders in his State of the College report, “A Culture of Excellence,” at the annual breakfast. One of the areas of “excellence” Burnett wrote about is the “excellence in Economic and Workforce Development,” in which Saddleback has made remarkable progress over the past year. “An EWD work-group spent more than a year to identify and define the role that Saddleback will play in responding to the technological advances,” Burnett reported. “Globalization of markets and demographic changes that are transforming our regional and state economies and labor markets.”
Bill would save up to $1 billion in expenses Students may soon have access to free textbooks KSENIYA TARANYUK LIFE EDITOR
Senators Dick Durbin and Al Franken introduced the Affordable College Textbook Act to the Senate last Thursday. This bill would give universities grants that would allow them to create easily accessible textbooks online in hopes to drive down textbook prices. “One thing is clear,” Durbin said in the press conference. “The traditional publishing market is not providing students the materials they need at a cost they can afford.” According to Peoria Public Radio students on average spend $1,200 annually on textbooks and the estimated cost of college textbooks has risen 82 percent in the last decade alone. “At least a dozen schools throughout the country have contacted the University of Illinois about the text or are using it to-
The EWD plan is designed to help cultivate highly skilled workers to be competitive in the new job market. Saddleback has brought on new faculty members to aid the implementation of the EWD plan for the next two years. This plan includes building partnerships with employers in the area, supporting the college’s academic and career technical education programs, making a “onestop” career placement center and advanced business consulting. Another point that Burnett makes in his report is excellence in student success. The honors program added new courses to its 2015-16 class schedule, and added three new transfer partners to increase Saddleback students’ transfer opportunities. The acceptance rate for honors program students this past year was 91 percent at UCI and 92 percent at UCLA. Many students were also admitted to schools like Colombia University and the UC campuses of Berkeley, San Diego, Santa Cruz, Davis and Santa Barbara. The nursing students at Saddleback have continued their outstanding performance on the nursing licensure exam, with a pass rate of 99 percent in 2014. Saddleback has also expanded internship opportunities and study abroad programs. Burnett provided an update on the goals for 2014, and stated that Saddleback was very successful in accomplishing their objectives
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HOT TOPICS: President Burnett shared his top-10 goals at the board of trustees meeting, held Monday, Sept. 28. for the past year. Burnett also offered a report on the top 10 projects for the upcoming year. These projects include: • Plans to increase enrollments at Saddleback for “the long and short term.” • “Create an Office of Institutional Effectiveness that supports teaching and learning and college wide efforts for improving student success outcome,” Burnett wrote. • Complete the initial report for accreditation due in December 2016. • Start the implementation of the 2015-2020 EWD program. • Develop written directions “for instruction, student services, and administrative services that provide improved clarity, communica-
tion and effectiveness for all faculty, staff, management and students,” says Burnett. • Create a Title IX Coordinator by working with district services. • Reinventing student services to increase student access. • Employee training and development survey • Train for disaster preparedness. • Update Saddleback’s “governance and organizational manual to reflect current college and district planning and decision making processes, participatory governance and organization structure. The next SOCCCD board meeting is Monday, Oct. 26, in the Ronald Reagan Board of Trustees Room.
WALL public reading draws large crowd NIKO LABARBERA / LARIAT
FREE TEXTBOOKS: Affordable College Textbook Act will help create grants that will save money.
day,” Durban stated in an Oct. 8 press release. “The Affordable College Textbook Act can replicate and build on the successes we’ve already seen in Illinois.” One of the bill’s sponsors Senator Al Franken stated that the Affordable College Textbook Act will directly help students who are already struggling to pay for college. Other sponsors of the bill include Minnesota Senator Al Franken, Maine Senator Angus King, Texas Congressman Ruben Hinojosa and Colorado Congressman Jared Polis. The University of Illinois and University of Minnesota have already tested open textbooks online. In 2012, Illinois spent $150,000 in federal funds to publish a book online, and 60,000 people accessed it for free. The bill could save college students in the U.S. approximately $1 billion each year and it would allow more flexibility to instructors on the material they could teach.
Staff praises collective creative efforts in 2015 NICK NENAD
MANAGING EDITOR
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THE BEST OF: Students submit work for this literary journal.
The annual public reading of the 2015 edition of WALL literary journal commenced Thursday night at Saddleback College. The award-winning publication is produced by students enrolled in English 160 and includes stories, poetry, personal narratives, art and photography. The event, which was held inside the Ronald Reagan Board of Trustees Room in the Health Sciences Building, had a capacity crowd of over 100 people. “I think it went really well, I think we had a very good audience,” said faculty adviser Gina Shaffer. “We had more than 100 people, in fact there were some people sitting on the floor because it was so packed.” Shaffer also acknowledged the energy of the audience and believed it had a positive affect of the event. “I really could feel a lot of energy from the audience,” Shaffer said. “It seemed like they were really following the stories and enjoying the presenters, sharing their personal stories and fiction.” Matthew Durham, editor-in-chief of WALL, said it was ‘awesome’ to be in a ‘leadership role’ this year. Durham graduated from the New York Film Academy’s One-Year Screenwriting Program in 2007 and had his story “Almost Home” read to the audience on Thursday. “I loved everybody on the staff and they were really great to work with,” Durham said. “We had a lot of challenges too and I like challenges, so it kind of pushed me to my limits and it was a nice experience.” Shaffer shared Durham’s enthusiasm about the 2015 staff and also praised them for their creativeness.
Opinion
WEDNESDAY, OCT 21, 2015
STAFF WRITER
The omelet was quick, hot and the way he wanted it, but the guest still looks at the server puzzled and says, “I imagined you’d bring me toast.” The idea a server can read your mind is a misconception many customers have when dining out. According to a LivingSocial “Dining Out” survey conducted last month, the average U.S. adult eats 4.8 meals per week in a restaurant. Servers, bartenders and others in the industry feel the majority do not know how to behave in a restaurant. “I love the quick pace and social interaction,” said Jasmine Castro, 25, a cocktail server at La Vida Cantina in Costa Mesa. “But I hate the lacking of manners and poor social skills possessed by most people.” Whether casual dining, fine dining or just getting drinks, there is an appropriate way to behave in an establishment. There are things one must know, but unfortunately unless a person has been in the industry, they probably aren’t aware that not following certain procedures can affect the quality of service. The host stand or front desk is the first contact a guest should have with sit down restaurants. Unless there is a sign that says, please seat yourself, it is disrup-
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Do not snap your fingers or yell, the server is constantly scanning their tables for things their guests might need. If you are not ready to order, that is fine, but do not make the server stand there while you go over the menu deciding. In the server’s station, one guest is not more important than another, so keep in mind they have more than just your table to take care of. “I hate how rude people could be, I find that a lot of people feel very entitled and that bothers me.” said Katie Kimmel, 23, server at Guapas Tapas in San Juan Capistrano. Rudeness is unnecessary and never forgotten by the server. Though the server cannot be blatantly disrespectful without getting in trouble, if the guest is complaining, other things can be done. They will likely remember who you are if you visit in the future, so if you want great service, eliminating attitude is one way to get it. If there is something wrong with your food or visit, let your server or a manager know, give them a chance to turn things around. If you act like everything is fine then servers have no way of knowing otherwise.“I don’t like when guests don’t like something or make you aware of what’s going on,” said Todd McKenna, assistant manager, O’Neill’s Bar and Grill. “Then they get home and blog badly about their visit.” Remember what you order, it
The idea a server can read your mind is a misconception many customers have when dining out. Avoid asking questions that are on the menu or self-explanatory, what appetizers do you have? What comes with the halibut? What do you have to drink? What’s good on the menu? Do you have any lemons? Is it nice outside? “It’s irritating when customers ask about the weather when they just came from outside,” said Kaitlyn Calhon, 27, CRA, O’Neill’s Bar and Grill. “I’m like, I don’t know, I’ve been inside all day.”
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“The better-looking sock on my right foot!”
“My necklace.”
“Two $2 bills in my wallet.”
“Special underwear.”
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is annoying when someone acts lost when you put their drink or food in front of them and they act like it is not what they ordered or they just can’t remember at all. “When a guest orders something, I write it down exactly,” said Lazz Escobar, 35, server in Downtown Disney. “Then the food comes out and they say that it’s not what they ordered.” Dogs don’t belong in restaurants either. You don’t need to print or buy something online to pretend your dog is a service dog, just leave it at home. Do not come in right before or stay well past closing, that’s just rude. Hot tea is a nightmare, but hot water is worse. Do not ask for split checks, you can do the math. When you finish eating and pay, it is time to leave. Do not sit and make-out at the table, no one wants to see that. If you are in a bad mood, don’t take it out on the employees. Servers do not make the prices, they have no power to change them. Servers share a percentage of their tips based on their sales. When you tip 10 percent or less, the server has to pay other staff out of their pocket. If you had great service, tip 20 percent or more after tax, servers take it personally if you don’t. If you had any discounts, tip off the original amount. “Great service” and “thank you so much” are nice compliments, but they are verbal tips and do not pay the bills. Lastly, they are not invisible, acknowledge them when they approach the table.
Lauren Huefner, 18, Health Major
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tive to walk around the hostess and sit wherever you want. The hostess will not take you to a random table. They are balancing the tables between the servers. If there are open tables, it is because they are reserved or there is no server assigned to them. “When a customer seats themselves it’s annoying, and it throws off the floor plan,” said Mekayla Cruz, 19, hostess at O’Neill’s Bar and Grill in Mission Viejo. When put on a wait to be seated, the wait time is an estimate. No one at the front desk is in control of how long parties take. A longer wait time is not the front desk’s fault, but rather the result of a guest dining longer than expected.
What is your lucky charm? What item do you believe to bring luck when around?
Lily Bambouyani, 18, Undeclared Major
Why does restaurant etiquette go out the window when dining?
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Christopher Gutierrez Martinez, 18, Business
Consider the inconsiderate when dining
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Emmanuel Gomez, 20, Kineiology
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National Holidays have always played a significant role in a nation’s history and existence. Independence Day, Memorial Day and Martin Luther King Jr day are just a few examples of events and individuals who helped shape and mold the country we live in today. Our federal government, the banking industry and educational institutions all recognize these days as national holidays and therefore halt schools from teaching, banks from banking and government buildings from operating in a day of remembrance and recognition. This year proved to be different though as nine cities across the United States decided to do away with Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous People’s Day. Indigenous People’s Day focuses on giving recognition to the various indigenous cultures that were present in the Americas and Caribbean islands prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus. The aim of Indigenous People’s Day is to provide a bit of “truth” to the myth that Columbus was a benevolent explorer who after sailing across the vast Atlantic Ocean discovered the Americas. While Columbus did in fact sail across the Atlantic which was no easy task, he wasn’t the
first to discover the America’s and never actually set foot in North America. It’s also worth noting he was an incredibly harsh and violent captain who was obsessed with finding gold and enslaving Indians and would kill at any cost. This is worth highlighting rather than the narrative that is generally taught in schools which describes him as a brave sailor who set out to reach Asia and the emerging markets in China.
cans and Arawak indians would experience from European explorers, although as our own countries history has proven, there was much more exploration to come. It’s easily understandable why multiple cities across the country felt the need to rename this deceiving national holiday, but it’s not so easy to understand why we began celebrating Columbus in the first place. While Columbus Day has been celebrated for hundreds of years, it wasn’t until 1937 that President Franklin D Roosevelt declared October 12 to be a national holiday. This was thanks to persistent lobbying efforts by the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic benefits organization. Whether there are groups of people like the Knights of Columbus who feel the need to commemorate Columbus’s voyage and celebrate his life, the truth to history shows that his voyage is not worth celebrating, at least not to the United States government on a national level. His voyage was quite meaningless to the development or history of the United States and declaring his day indigenous peoples day is the first step in the right direction to seeing history for what it is.
Nine cities across the United States decided to do away with Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous People’s Day. The truth about Columbus’s voyage is that it took him to Central America and the Caribbean islands, not Asia or North America. The Caribbean island known as Hispaniola was where he first landed and where he forcibly separated tribes and families and enslaved both male and female Arawaks in his quest for gold. This was the first taste of colonialism and European expansionism that native Ameri-
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STAFF PICKS 10. “The Amityville Horror” 1979 | R Tagline: For God’s sake, get out! 9. “Halloween” 1978 | R Tagline: The night he came home!
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8. “A Nightmare on Elm Street” 1984 | R Tagline: If Nancy doesn’t wake up screaming she won’t wake up at all. 7. “The Poltergeist” 1982 | PG Tagline: It knows what scares you. 6. “Friday the 13th” 1980 | R Tagline: They were warned ... they are doomed ... and on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.
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5. “The Shining” 1980 | R Tagline: The tide of terror that swept America is here. 4. “Psycho” 1960 | R Tagline: A new – and altogether different – screen excitement.
3. “The Exorcist” 1973 | R Tagline: Somewhere between science and superstition, there is another world. The world of darkness. 2. “The Birds” 1963 | PG-13 Tagline: The next scream you hear could be your own.
FOX PICTURES
1. “Alien” 1979 | R Tagline: In space no one can hear you scream.
Welcome to your newspaper’s haunted edition. Read at your own risk. And as always, remember, never feed your Gremlins after midnight.
Rivka Saydman, 19, communications, shares life and features editing duties. She likes to write for life and hopes to transfer to UCLA.
A neighborhood guide for the best Halloween What lurks in the shadows of your communities this holiday season?
THEY'RE HEEEEERRRRRE!
By Jordan Rangel
Trick or treaters, boys and ghouls alike, take the streets one day a year in an attempt to top last year’s Halloween experience. Halloween is judged by how frightening, how eerily decorated or how elaborate this fateful night is discovered. On a side note for the little ones, it is also judged by the best and most bountiful candy given out! Here is a quick list of where to go to get the spookiest experiences. Most Haunted House Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano is said to be truly haunted. This is because it is in the heart of Los Rios Street where the Montanez Adobe sits. This Abode was home to Native Americans. It is said that their ghosts still linger around Los Rios Street and if you’re very lucky, they may choose to not bother you. A nearby historical restaurant, El Adobe Mexican Grill, has also reported suspicious occurrences – well it did used to be the site of the old jail in days gone past – so who knows who just may still be
Introducing the monsters, vamps and undead who run your student newspaper
Breanna Greenup, 19, communications, is the copy editor. She prefers to write for life and wants to transfer to Chapman University.
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RUN FOR YOUR LIVES: Near campus, houses like this on La Lita Lane flaunt ghoulish charm. “hanging” around. The Most Bountiful of Candy Harvests Nellie Gale Ranch is notorious as the neighborhood with those grand houses. With that being said, it is expected that they give out just as grand an assorment of candy and to this they won’t disappoint. In fact, Nellie Gale Ranch appreciates Halloween so much that it’s common to find block parties and other Halloween events throughout the neighborhoods. Trick or treaters are ad-
vised to bring a bike, scooter, or skateboard since the houses tend to be spread out. The Most Scenic North San Clemente is an undisputed gem of Southern California. The beautiful cliffside houses overlooking the beach make for one of the most memorable sunset sites on the West Coast. Cost of living in North San Clemente varies greatly and houses impressive mansions that co-exist with small beach abodes. Trick or treaters break out their
beach cruisers and ride down this area, reveling in the glory of the coast just as much as in their anticipation of the loot awaiting them. The Most Decorated For the Halloween season, Boot Hill in Irvine becomes a family friendly haunted attraction. Portions of Goldenrod are blocked off to become a throwback to when outlaws and gunslingers ruled the Southwest. Boot Hill is a series of mazes sure to frighten even the toughest of cowboys.
Kseniya Taranyuk, 19, communcations, shares life and features editing duties. She likes to write for life and hopes to transfer to Cal State Fullerton.
Jordan Rangel, 21, broadcast journalism, is the editorin-chief. He enjoys writing for news and life and wants to transfer to Cal State Fullerton.
Julia McCloskey, 19, communications, is the opinion editor. She favors writing for opinion, and plans to transfrer to either UCLA or University of Ottawa.
Nick Nenad, 20, journalism, is the managing editor. He enjoys writing for the sports section and has no idea where he wants to transfer.
Angel Grady, 25, journalism, is a staff writer. She likes to write for sports and plans to transfer to Cal State Long Beach.
Josh Zent, 31, communications, is the sports editor. He enjoys writing for opinion and wants to transfer to Cal State Fullerton or Long Beach.
Jonathan Anson, 27, journalism, is the news editor. He likes to write for news, and plans to receive his associate’s degree from Saddleback College.
Niko LaBarbera, 23, photojournalism, is the photo editor. He fancies writing for life, and is transferring to San Francisco State Univeristy in the spring.
Dominic Ebel, 37, journalism, is the assistant sports editor. He favors writing for the sports section and plans to transfer to Cal State Fullerton.
Betsy Johnson, 29, photojournalism, is a staff writer. She likes to write for news and plans to transfer to Cal State Fullerton.
CALENDAR OF FRIGHT
Empty Grave
Johnson Brothers An annual haunted house Pumpkin Patch attraction featuring state-ofthe-art special effects, lighting and animatronics. Casts of varied monsters are employed in order to induce all sorts of scares. An average walk through will take 10 to 15 minutes, but running from fear could drastically decrease the time. Located in Laguna Hills Sep. 25 to Nov. 1
Participants get to choose from thousands of pumpkins ranging in sizes from miniature to gigantic. Other attractions include kid rides, farm animals and face painting. Located in Irvine Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
Annual Trick or Treat Festival
An all day event featuring free trick or treating, magicians, fire dancers, scream contests, FreakShow Deluxe and Hearse show. Children receive free goodie bags upon arrival. Located at the Orange County Market Place Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Huntington Beach Halloween Fest
Costumes are encouraged for both people and pets. Attractions include photo booths, rides and costume contests. Located in Downtown Huntington Beach Oct. 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Halloween Candy Buy-Back
Trick or treaters will receive $2 for every pound of candy donated and another $2 will be donated to local charities. Located in Lake Forest Nov. 2
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Life
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2015
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Juggling life with Jenner Julie Brady Jenner talks ESPN, the guild and how she has done it all while working as a fulltime instructor at Saddleback College KSENIYA TARANYUK LIFE EDITOR
Picture yourself getting locked in a bathroom with Bette Midler or being in Fritz Feld’s house playing piano with his wife Virginia Christine. Imagine if your weekends were spent in Fiji or Australia and when you flew home you had time to spend with your family, but also teach what you love with an amazing mentor by your side. Sounds impossible, but Julie Brady Jenner has accomplished all this and so much more. Currently an instructor here at Saddleback College, Jenner has been teaching full time for 27 years, but throughout that time has also found time to raise a family, have a production company with her husband and work for ESPN, traveling the globe producing, writing and directing. “I started as a camera women,” said Jenner. “But they would say ‘do you want to shoot the event or do you want to stay back home and edit it’ and we had a team that kind of rotated so I started off as a camera woman and then I ended up producing a lot and di-
recting and I also wrote a lot of the shows.” Jenner traveled five days a week, year round and on top of that she would co-teach the other two days of the week at Saddleback with her mentor Bob Cohen who was the department chair of TV at the time. This wasn’t easy and required a lot of dedication, but Jenner fell in love with cinema from the first time she attended a TV class. “I would come back from Fiji or Australia or somewhere and when I flew in and I literally got off the plane and went to class.” said Jenner. “People would ask me how my ‘vacation’ was and it’s hard to sell that with 12 hours in the sun, it’s really hard work but the fact is you’re in Fiji.” Jenner produced a series called “Women in Cinema” having a list of women that she really wanted to talk to. Around this time her daughter Caroline had just been born. Jenner was two months into maternity leave when she decided to call one of her inspirations Robin Swicord. “She had just finished ‘Little Women’ the remake and it was so beautiful,” said Jenner. “So, I just called and expected to speak to her assistant and she (Robin Swicord) answered the phone herself and I ended up having her
Julie Brady Jenner come down here to Saddleback and speak, later meeting for tea up in Santa Monica at her house where I did an interview for my series.” This ultimately led to Jenner getting the opportunity to archival interviews for the writer’s guild because Mel Shavelson who was doing the interview and knew all the movie’s stars and the writer fell ill. Angela Carigo was in charge of the interviews said “I don’t know what we’re going to do” and Jenner’s new friend Swicord said “Oh I have someone for you.” They then called
Jenner and every Friday she would go up to the guild and for five hours she would interview as her husband would shoot. “I got to interview the ‘I Love Lucy’ writers like Bob Schiller,” said Jenner. “I also got to edit the people I had missed that Bob got to interview like Sydney Sheldon, who did ‘I Dream of Genie’ and Carl Reiner. It was amazing, because these were all the writers I grew up with.” She got her associates degree at Saddleback and bachelor’s degree at California State University, Fullerton in telecommunications, later getting her master’s degree at San Diego State University. Jenner credits Saddleback saying “Saddleback really prepared me for all of this the best” with all of her producing for channels on it its campus. “My mom is an amazing woman,” said Jenner. “My dad was also an amazing guy and they always told me be what you want to be.” Growing up in a very tight-knit family, Jenner’s parents, aunts and uncles always encouraged her to follow her dreams, but, always insisted hard work achieves dreams. She also doesn’t credit her success to any single person, instead all the people she’s met throughout the years because collectively they’ve all helped guide to where she is today. “It’s really about the people you meet,” said Jenner. “And you meet them for a rea-
‘Dogfight’ takes a bite out of melodies and Vietnam BREANNA GREENUP ONLINE EDITOR
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CLAP TO THE RHYTHM: The Big Band played a well diverse set of jazz music, ranging from old classics to contemporary jazz at McKinney Theatre.
In the mood for big time swingin’ CARLY BARBANELL CONTRIBUTOR
At the McKinney Theatre, the Saddleback College Big Band hit all the right notes on Friday with swinging beats and tempo on the spot. The Big Band played a well diverse set of jazz music, ranging from old classics to contemporary jazz. The excitement of the jazz musicians increased tremendously, while the audience arrived in their seats. Many of the musicians were eager to perform. “We always have a blast [to perform to an audience],” said saxophonist Luke Reeder, 21. Big Band jazz derives from the Prohibition era at speakeasies. Some of this music was played at the concert. “This concert is in the tradition of newly commissioned works like Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ from 1924, to works composed in the last month,” said Joey Sellers, Director of Jazz Studies. The set of music took the audience members on a musically emotional journey throughout the evening, as the musicians
jazzed their way through different tempos and beats. One of the songs played was “Gentle Rain” by Luiz Bonfa. Another one of the arrangements was composed by one of the jazz music students. “Two world premieres, one student arrangement and lots of contemporary big band music,” said Sellers. The set had an interesting backstory, specifically in the last song played. It was interesting to find out that one of Saddleback’s faculty contributed to a talk show themed song. “The last song is one that I wrote many years ago for Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band and we needed a swinging blues to close the concert,” Sellers said. The audience showed their enthusiasm with a round of applause and cheers. “I absolutely loved the Big Band jazz ensemble arrangements and set this evening,” said Brennan DePriest, an audience member. “I could not stop tapping my feet to the beat and [the musicians] did an amazing job performing and keeping to the beat.”
If you like music and have an affinity for the ’60s, then you might want to check out Saddleback College’s “Dogfight.” The musical surrounds the relationship between two young people in the midst of the Vietnam War. The production sheds light on this turbulent time through the eyes of young marine Eddie Birdlace, played by Keivon Akbari and love interest Rose Fenny, played by Paige Vanderwarker. The opening scene begins on a bus in 1967 with the main character Eddie Birdlace returning from his deployment in Vietnam. The scene sets a somber tone that eventually transitions into a flashback to San Francisco circa 1963. The timeline stays consistent with the year 1963 until it unravels back into the opening scene of 1967. Director Hal Landon makes note that the musical takes place on a monumental day in U.S. history on Nov. 21, 1963 in which President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. However, the musical is consistent with a smaller scale, focusing on it’s small set of characters. “Our story happens on a smaller and more intimate scale, but the feelings that are awakened in our characters are so surprising and so powerful as to leave them fundamentally changed from that day forward,” states Landon in the Director’s Notes. The story focuses on two characters that are very different from each other.
Rose is presented as more of a shy and kind character, while Eddie embodies the tough and macho stereotype of a marine. It is through his relationship with Rose, that changes Eddie’s character. Even though the musical is focused on a single day, the characters both develop throughout the musical. This proved to be a less than a simple task for actors Paige Vanderwarker and Keivon Akbari. “Normally I play the really weird, outgoing, bold characters and Rose is more mellow and shy—so that was definitely a big challenge for me,” said Vanderwarker. Eddie is perceived as a tough marine throughout the musical, but Akbari’s favorite part of the character was his more sensitive side. “I really relate to the sensitive side of it because I think when people first see me they think ‘he’s really tall and scary’ but then they meet me and realize ‘oh your not scary’,” said Akbari. The cast was only given six weeks to prepare and despite it’s seemingly effortless performance, was faced with some challenges. One of which was building chemistry between the two main characters. “My hardest part was developing chemistry with Keivon,” said Vanderwarker. Their efforts appear to have been a success, considering that opening night was a sold out show. “Dogfight” will continue play nightly at 7:30 p.m. from Oct. 21 to Oct. 24
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Freshmen wide receiver Nathan Rodgers fights off a defender as sophomoe teammate defensive back Derek Reed trys to assist in fighting off a defender.
Gaucho victory on Homecoming night Saddleback defeats the Grossmont Griffins to the delight of alumni ANGEL GRADY STAFF WRITER
The Saddleback Gauchos hauled in their fifth straight win Saturday night, winning 32-12 against the Grossmont College Griffins. Saddleback welcomed alumni and gave them recognition during halftime. The Griffins’ defense held some ground at the start of the game, without either side getting more than a few yards. Gauchos qaurterback Johnny Stanton started the change by boldly passing to wide receiver Remy Wasserbach, who ran 71 yards for a touchdown. The Gauchos converted a two-point conversion and led 8-0 at the end of the first quarter.
“I got open,” Wasserbach said. “Johnny threw a great ball and then I outran the [defensive backs].” Two players that lead the defense, Carlton LeFrance and Jeff Holsinger both ended with 2.5 sacks. LeFrance was unstoppable and finished the game with eight tackles. Saddleback continued the fight with unrelenting force and showed no mercy. Grossmont’s offense became no match for the Gaucho’s defense. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter the Griffins scored their first touchdown. “I mean their defense is alright,” said wide receiver Zack Davis. “But they leave a lot of holes open in the middle of the field, so we’ll just keep working on that.” On Grossmont’s last drive, they completed seven plays for 42 yards before freshman cornerback Daryl Wyrick, with great coverage, topped off the fourth quarter with an interception right near the end zone. Saddleback’s football team was
pleased with the force and domination the defense showed. “Our defense has been playing great, we’ve been getting to the ball really well,” said outside linebacker Blake Whitlock. “We’re playing with a lot of passion, a lot of purpose, making everyone else do what we want them to do.” The Gaucho’s offense was on fire, they did not struggle finding the end zone. They scored a touchdown every quarter and gained the extra points each time. Running back Marvin Marshall also skillfully blocked a punt. “We practiced it all week, just stay tight,” said Marshall. “So, I stayed tight to the line, got skinny and nobody blocked me, I just extended, dove and came up with a block.” Stanton finished with 14 completions over 25 attempts for a total of 220 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Myron Buchanan finished on top of the rushing game with eight carries for 38 yards
and a touchdown. Wasserbach lead the receivers, with just one catch, but for 71 yards and a touchdown. The game had a slow start, but the Gauchos never took their foot off the pedal. They continued to make big plays and drive the ball up field to find the end zone, with the defense blocking and covering the Griffins to near perfection. Saddleback completed the game with 360 total yards, their performance on the field was outstanding. “I thought our defense played well,” said Mark McElroy, head coach. “Special teams played solid and on offense we scored when we needed to.” This win gives Saddleback their fifth straight win, making them 5-2 on the season and 3-0 in conference. Next Saturday, Saddleback will be on the road to Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa at 1 p.m. According to McElroy, OCC is a better team than they were last year. Saddleback trounced OCC, 57-24 last season.
Championship team of 85 reunites Saddleback honors campionship team with a BBQ and halftime celebration KSENIYA TARANYUK LIFE EDITOR
This year’s Saddleback College Homecoming football game celebrated the championship team of 1985, bringing back alumni and members of the coaching staff. The festivities included a barbecue before the game to celebrate the team and the halftime show, which honored four football alumni who were being inducted into the California Community College Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame this spring. “The Gaucho Alumni football club was put together really to bring Gauchos back to get us together to celebrate the outstanding things our [Associated Student Government] president just talked about,” said Charles Wright, president of GFAC and football alumni. “This is
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Coach Ken Swearingen speaking during the halftime show of the Gauchos homecoming game about the championship team of 85’ was honored. such an impactful community college that really does give students an opportunity to have a first crack at college and first crack at life.” Out of the seven trustees on the South Orange County Community College
District, six attended the BBQ to show their support along with a speech from our ASG President William Vasseti. The BBQ let the championship team reunite and reconnect with old team members, followed by a halftime show
that continued the celebration. The halftime show started with a performance by the Saddleback Pep Squad, who were then followed by the championship team who made their way to the field. “One thing I realized after all this time is it’s a great game, but it’s not the game that’s great, it’s the people you associate with,” said former coach Ken Swearingen. “I think what an honor it’s been for me my whole life to work with young men like this, these are my guys.” Under Swearingen, Saddleback won another state championship in 1992 and is the winningest coach in junior college history. Swearingen also helped dominate the Mission Conference, and feature 19 players that season who received full ride athletic scholarships. During halftime, Francesca Oliva, a nursing and psychology major, was named Homecoming Queen and Daniel Presnillo, kinesiology major, was named Homecoming King. They both selected the Appreciation of Filipino American Culture club to receive the $250 prize donated by the Saddleback College ASG.
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Cross country Gauchos are a force to reckon with Gauchos athlete Ulysses Orozco makes strides on his way to a first place finish at the Mt. SAC invitational JULIA MCCLOSKEY OPINION EDITOR
In a Saddleback College first, sophomore and cross country harrier Ulysses Orozco captured the Mt. San Antonio College Cross Country Invitational. Not only was Orozco able to ruwn the four mile course in an astonishing 20:35, which narrowly beat out the previous Gauchos runner Dan Gaston’s record by a mere five seconds at 20:40, but was also able to set the new school record in the process. Saddleback head coach Matt Sherman commended both Orozco’s and other Gauchos performances. “This is a tremendous achievement, an absolutely amazing finish,” Sherman said “We have never had an individual winner at the Mt. S.A.C. Invitational and (Ulysses) did it by setting a school record.” Of the schools competing, Mt. S.A.C. took first place at 37 points - lower points placing higher - followed by Canyons College and Hartnell College at third place. Saddleback, despite its students’ outstanding pace in running the course, finished fourth at 121 team points while Pima College of Arizona followed in fifth place. Of the 190 cross country students
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Saddleback cross country athlete Ulysses Orozco sets a new school record while also wining the Mt. SAC Invitational involved in the course, notable runners such as Bryce Callender, who placed 27th at 22:05, and Miles Brubacher, who placed 28th at 22:08, ran together. Another three runners, Wyndal Skarsten, Mark Delgado and Ronen Skarsten also ran as a group, placing 38th at 22:26, 39th at
22:26 and 42nd at 22:29, accordingly. While the Gauchos achieved success at at the Mt. SAC invitational, they remain determined for their next challenge at the OEC championships Friday Oct. 30 at William R Mason Regional Park in Irvine.
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Ulysses Orozco set a new Saddleback record at Mt. SAC, running 4 miles in
Peaches, espnW take on Saddleback softball Saddleback College hosted a cast reunion for comedy sports film “A League of Their Own”
Megan Cavanagh, as Marla Hooch, and Anne Ransey as Helen Haley prepare to play softball alongside ESPNW executives against the Gauchos softball team. PHOTO BY JOSH ZENT
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Saddwleback College welcomed the Bentonville Film Festival in partnership with ESPNW to a softball game against the Gauchos women’s softball team on Wednesday. The team opposing Saddleback was a mixture of ESPNW executives and actresses from the women’s baseball movie “A League of Their Own.” The festival was co-founded in 2015 by Trevor Drinkwater and actress Gina Davis. In attendance was the festival’s Vice President of Marketing Gina Allgaier, who spoke about the festival’s mission and events. “The mission of the Bentonville Film Festival is to support women and diversity in media,” Allgaier said. The festival provides a platform to increase attention to the commercial value of content produced by women and minorities. A tool to promote awareness on the subject and draw attention to the game was to insert members of the cast from the movie, “A League of Their Own.” A fitting action considering it is a softball game, and the movie starred Davis. The first “A League of Their Own” game was held in Bentonville, Arkansas, the film festivals home. The game created a lot of buzz around the community and drew attention from potential sponsors. “We had our first festival in May, in
Bentonville, Arkansas,” said Allgaier. “We had a big ‘A League of Their Own’ softball game.” The game was a big success and a decision to play a reunion game was made. This time the festival partnered with ESPNW and decided to play against a college to further help promote and raise awareness to their cause. “We decided to do a reunion game and of course incorporate the Saddleback ladies team,” said Allgaier. “The ESPNW executives and the Peaches.” The festival’s partnership with ESPNW gives light towards women in sports, when generally male sports heavily dominate media attention. The softball game is also a catalyst to draw attention to a short film competition.
For the competition participants will submit a two to five minute short film based on one of the sponsors brand briefs, while also revolving around an athletic setting related to perseverance and overcoming various types of hardship.
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“We encourage all filmmakers, especially those at the college, to come out and create films and submit them,” said Allgaier. There will be 10 winners one for each brand sponsoring the competition. The 10 victors will be brought to the festival in May 2016. Their film will be shown on ESPN socials, BFF socials and the brand’s socials as well. Submissions for the competition will be posted on both the festival’s and ESPNW’s website. Submissions will be accepted between Nov. 2 and Jan.4. “A League of their own” is a 1992 film about a womens baseball team during World War II. Directed by Penny Marshall , it stars Tom Hanks, Gina Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna, and Rosie O’Donnell. In 1993 the film was a Golden Globe nomination for Best Preformance by an actress in a motion picture.
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