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Student David Kerner shares his love for the thrill of exploration while rock climbing // page 4 #useyourvoice series concludes with overview of students First Amendment rights
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OPINION
Former soccer team captain recognized as top female scholar-athlete by the CCAA
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NEWS
Grab a beer and make a toast to two new San Clemente breweries, Lost Winds and Artifex
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SPORTS
LIFE
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Millennials against marriage: I’m in my 20s, so what’s in it for me?
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#UseYourVoice concludes four-part series Students want to know how their First Amendment rights are protected. #UseYourVoice explains your rights on campus ALYSSA HAYES NEWS EDITOR
The Associated Student Government along with the PreLaw Society wrapped up their #useyourvoice series with the third and the fourth installments of the series. The third series focused on an overview of First Amendment rights and what is and is not protected while on campus. The panel featured Warren S. Kinsler and Sharon Ormond of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, and Romo Professional Law Corporation. The panel explained that not all speech is protected. Speech that can incite violence, be immediately disruptive, or may be deemed a true threat are not protected under the First Amendment. The panel gave tips on how to respond to offensive speech. “If there is speech you don’t agree with, what is the cure? More speech,” Kinsler said. Because the right to provoke and shock is the cornerstone of the First Amendment, many may wonder where the line between free speech and harassment lies. “One person’s right to free speech is another’s form of harassment,” Ormond said. Students want to know if the First Amendment is outdated, questioning if today’s speech could have even been considered in the 1700s. The challenge of this question is that some Supreme Court
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#UseYourVoice: Attorneys Sharon Ormond and Warren S. Kinsler explain what is and is not protected speech on campus. Justices are textualists, meaning they read the U.S. Constitution and leave no room for interpretation, and some justices believe that the Constitution should be organically changing. “Courts are constantly grappling with taking the First Amendment into the 21st Century,” Ormond said. Student’s also asked the difference between fighting words and intense language, Ormond responded by quoting Justice Potter Stuarts famous ruling on obscenity, “I’ll know it when I see it.” It is apparent that most issues of free speech cannot be determined with a simple yes or no answer. The topic of free speech again went to the regulations regarding postings around campus. And while no one mentioned the previous guest speaker’s rant on the removal of the 9/11 posters, it seemed that this was the motive behind the laying out of the posting regulations. The fourth and final installment in the #useyourvoice series featured University of California Irvine Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. He may have been a bit tardy, but he arrived to the best turnout of the four-part series to summarize
the law of the First Amendment. Prior to Chemerinsky’s arrival, those in attendance were treated to a mini concert by a student duet, as well as the introduction of the Student Bill of Rights. Saddleback College President Dr. Tod Burnett explained to students and faculty in attendance that the problems involving free speech aren’t campus problems, but problems caused by outside impact. “The intolerance level of free speech is increasing,” Burnett said. Burnett spoke about recordings in classrooms, a topic that created controversy during the second installment of the series. He equated recording in classroom to copyright laws in movie theaters, explaining that the teacher’s lessons are intellectual copyright. Chemerinsky began by explaining the difference between your First Amendment rights in private schools and in state schools. Private schools are not governed by the same guidelines as state schools, and within private schools, the First Amendment does not apply. However, both private and state schools operate under the general principle of academic freedom. “Academic freedom is essential to the inquiry that is necessary
to the advancement of knowledge,” Chemerinsky said. Chemerinsky went on to explain that the government cannot punish views based on the ideas that are expressed, and cannot say which ideas are acceptable or unacceptable. “Let all ideas be expressed, then they can be refuted,” he said. Although, as covered in the previous installment of the series, not all speech is protected. Hate speech, however, is protected. The Supreme Court case of the National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie from 1977 ruled that the Nazi march was allowed, because although the content may be hateful, it is First Amendment right to express that hate. “The Supreme Court has made it clear that there is a first amendment right to express hate,” Chemerinsky said. In regards to regulation suggestions that deal with ideas of “safe spaces,” “trigger warnings” and “micro aggression,” Chemerinsky explained that there are campus regulations in place that deal with time, place and manner restrictions. These restrictions must be content neutral. Chemerinsky explained that trigger warnings, which are forced disclosure by the professor before disclosing possibly volatile content, could impede academic freedom and crosses the line into compelled speech, which is a violation of the First Amendment. And while the #useyourvoice series is concluded, Lucy Hendrix, president of the Associated Student Government urged students and faculty to continue to communicate and voice their concerns regarding First Amendment rights. “Even with the series ending, we hope the conversation continues,” Hendrix said. The summary of the First Amendment laws by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky finished up the fourth installment in the #useyourvoice series.
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LOT 7 - THURSDAY MARCH 30, 1:22 P.M. Student calls to report cell phone stolen. Upon officer arrival, student finds cell phone in hand.
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Clear Your Cookies: President Donald Trump is expected to sign a bill allowing internet providers to sell browser histories.
Trump dumps internet privacy law MACKENZIE QUINN CONTRIBUTOR
Congress successfully overturned a previous internet privacy protection law set in place by the Obama administration last Tuesday in a 215-to-205 vote. The previous law required that internet providers request permission before collecting users online data and activities. President Donald Trump is expected to sign this legislation in the upcoming weeks. When this bill gets signed, online users searches will be seen as the property of the internet provider. Allowing for the internet provider to sell browser history, geographical locations of users and any other online activity used by consumers. The White House submitted a press release in which they stated the support for overturning the previous “Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunication Services” law. This new regulation sparks from the Congressional Review Act which allows for Congress to
repeal any previous passed regulations. States have already started to adopt new bills in order to counteract this federal overturn. Minnesota has introduced a bill which requires internet providers to get written consent from their users before selling their information. Illinois approved two introduced measures which include internet providers and companies to disclose any data of their users if requested by said user and prohibiting apps from tracking users location without consent. “Your broadband provider knows deeply personal information about you and your family – where you are, what you want to know, every site you visit, and more,” said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in an interview before the vote on Tuesday. The new bill, which has already created a major spark in controversy between federal and state legislation, is what political members such as Minnesota Senator Warren Limmer say they need to protect their citizens from. “We should be outraged at the
invasion that’s being allowed on our most intimate means of communication,” said Limmer in an interview with Pioneer Press. “This is an amendment that so urgently needs to be addressed,” he said. When it comes to major controversial pieces of legislation passed at the federal level, state governments have been able to regulate their own laws in ways that are representations of the people who reside there. In California, legislation was passed on the state level that regulates government access to online communication such as emails or instant messaging. “California is going to supplant Congress, and it’s going to be augmented by states like Illinois, Minnesota and even Texas in efforts to protect consumer privacy,” said David Vladeck, the former director of the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection bureau, in an interview with The New York Times. Many other states are expected to follow suit in pushing other pieces of legislature to protect their internet privacy including employees, students and tenants.
QUAD - THURSDAY MARCH 30, 3:25 P.M. Campus police called after chess match gets violent and student draws samurai sword. QUAD THURSDAY MARCH 30, 4:20 P.M Campus police were called to investigate the culinary department after it was determined they were handing out marijuana laced brownies. SSC - FRIDAY MARCH 31, 12:13 P.M A riot broke out in the cafeteria after students demanded nutrition facts, campus police arrested 15 students for disturbing the peace. Cafeteria worker was placed in protective custody. LOT 9 - FRIDAY MARCH 31, 2:46 P.M. Campus police issued a citation to students for driving remote control cars and failing to stop at the stop signs. LOT 7 - FRIDAY MARCH 31, 3:52 P.M. Citation issued for illegally parked vehicle to the Weinerschnitzel weinernmobile for not displaying parking sticker LOT 10 - FRIDAY MARCH 31, 5:13 P.M. Hazardous conditions reported after chemical explosion in science lab. Students evacuated
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Life
David Kerner on top of the world Student discovers failure as motivtion to climb Denali HOLLY BARTLOW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
David Kerner, 20, is a geology student at Saddleback College who has been rock climbing since the age of 6. Beginning at an early age it was a love for being outdoors and exploring, Kerner said, and since then has continuously been pushing himself to new heights. It began locally just behind his house were sheets of sandstone, his first experience at climbing any rocks. From there his love for the sport took off and began climbing areas such a Joshua Tree in San Bernardino, and Half Dome in Yosemite. One of the biggest challenges he has faced in his climbing career has been the Denali summit, located in Alaska. With an elevation of 20,310 feet, Denali is the highest mountain peak in North America according to live science. Climbers from around the world have attempted climbing to the top, many unsuccessful. With a climb like Denali are dangers such as avalanches. To be on a challenging climb such as Denali, one must be properly educated and trained to handle the unexpected. Rock climbers we’re not crazy, we’re not stupid, we understand the risks involved Kerner said. “At 11,000 feet I looked out my tent and saw chunks of ice and snow falling from thousands of feet above my head,” said Kerner. “But at the end of the day you just accept the risks and keep moving.” Denali has pushed his limits and has created motivation to one day make it successfully to the top. Failure is really just finding where your limits are says Kerner, and with each failure creates motivation for future climbs. Rock climbing is a sport where one must accept failure. To be unsuccessful to reach the top of a summit is commonplace, and though discouraged, sees the mistakes made to try and try again. “Failure to me is you weren’t ready at the time,” said Kerner. “Your skills weren’t there or that you didn’t have the knowledge.” Since his last attempt, he plans to go back to Denali this summer to execute another attempt at climbing to the top of the summit.
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CLIMBING THE WORLD: Kerner on top of Stately Pleasure Dome in Yosemite (top). Kerner overcomes challanges, reaches the top of Denali summit (bottom).
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Campus coffee kiosks keeping secrets Five beverages available upon request to those in the know
JOCELYN CERVANTES LIFE EDITOR
It’s Monday morning. Your math class is about to begin in 10 minutes and judging from the dark circles under your eyes, you didn’t get enough sleep. Your regular dose of coffee just isn’t cutting it anymore and you need a drink will get you through those dreadful two hours. The two coffee kiosk on campus— one located next to the Learning Resource Center building and the other in front of the Business General Studies building—offer an amazing variety of caffeinated and non caffeinated drinks, and now they have a secret menu students can order from. Drink One: The Ying and Yang Can’t decide between coffee or tea? Why not order a drink with both. A hybrid, the Ying
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“DONUTS ON THE GO”: This secret drink will give you the calorie intake of a baker’s dozen, while inducing a caffeinated roller coaster similar to the effects of 10 meth bags. and Yang is a student favorite. The drink is a combination of strong black tea mixed with milk and black coffee. Pair with a chocolate chip cookie and you have your morning boost to get you through the day. Drink Two: H.H.H.C. H.H.H.C, also known as Triple H and C, stands for Holy Habanero Hot Chocolate. First, they blend half a chili habanero. Then they pour it into a cup of hot chocolate and mix together.
Spicy food lovers will enjoy the blend of sweet and spicey. Lastly, they add the whipped cream on top with a chocolate syrup drizzle. For an extra kick, you can also ask to have grined chili habanero sprinkled. Drink Three: Vegan Tears For green juice and healthy smoothie enthusiasts, this is the drink you’ll fall in love with. You’ll no longer have to drive to Nekter to grab a healthy and tasteful smoothie or an acai
bowl. This beverage is a blend of water, apples, spinach, broccoli, lettuce, kiwi and a cup of orange juice mixed with blended tofu, lentils and fish oil. Drink Four: Donuts On The Go You’ve seen the “No eating in the classroom” posters. Sometimes you catch your stomach growling for food in the middle of class but alas, you cannot feed your hunger. This popular drink solves this problem. You simply choose which packaged donuts you want. A favorite amongst the students are the powdered donuts, and they blend the donuts with milk, black coffee. Drink Five: The Mystery of The Kitchen Sink This last drink is a favorite amongst the students and faculty. The mystery is each day the secret ingredients change. It consists of milk, black coffee, honey, yogurt and strawberries. Then, they add one ingredient from each of the secret drinks. Next they blend one on-hand pastrie into the drink. Brave the secret coffee menu if you dare.
Study Abroad in North Korea JUNE 20JULY 20, 2017
Students will spend a summer in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea where they can meet Kim Jong Un and never come back, and partake in these fun activities: • Intern at the Hotel of Doom • Tour Prison Camps • Study Human Rights • Learn Nuclear Technology
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BREWS BEFORE BROS: Lost Winds specializes in Belgian flavors (left) while the Artifex brewery (right) keeps it West Coast.
Lost Winds and Artifex raise a glass in SC LESLEY NARANJO OPINION EDITOR
Lost Winds is a local San Clemente brewery run by residents. Although only being open for five months, it already has a local following and regulars. Tim Thralls, the founder of Lost Winds has been working with 25 year old recipes for his microbrewing. What the whole crew has in common here is their love for the craft of brewing and the tastes. Brandon Winneker, the head brewer at Lost Winds, has dedicated many years to the craft. Grauating in microbrewery at UC Davis to interning at various local breweries. “It’s a total passion project. A dream come true” says taproom manager, Rachel Cosmako. Cosmako is also a local and grew near Lost Winds Beach down the road, which inspired by the breweries name. Lost Winds is different than most breweries for their specilization of traditional Belgian beers on tap. Although only a few beers on tap, the space creates intimacy for beer lovers and lovers alike. Their taproom is spacious and open so one can
feel that San Clemente breeze rolling in. The bar itself, built by one of the many craftmen that work at the brewery. It includes a second floor with board games and can also be reserved for private parties. The staff is friendly and helpful when choosing a brew. Outside they have conrhole, so it’s fun to go with a couple friends and relax during the day. On the weekends, they usually bring local food trucks to serve and cater to cases of the drunchies. People in the craft beer industry are passionate for the art and that is what makes it different than “big beer.” Lost Winds stands its ground on not selling out to big beer, Cosmako said. Lost Winds will stay small and local, hoping to expand their own space. “My favorite brew is the Saint Lasuen Belgian Golden Strong,” said Cosmako. Lausen is Spanish for “Lost Winds.” Right down the street is their neighbor, Artifex. Another local brewery that has been around for two years. Artifex, which is walking distance from Lost Winds, is another hot spot on the weekends. The craft beer here is diverse and true to California
roots. Founder Johnny Johur a local Southern California resident has been crafting beers for many years. The taproom is spacious with beautiful wooden ta-
bels and furnitures. And most of the beers on tap are for a limited time so one can keep trying different types of seasonal brews.
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Why millennials shouldn’t care about getting married, ever
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Millennials aren’t ready to settle down yet; there is still so much to discover LESLEY NARANJO OPINION EDITOR
Now that I am in my 20’s and so are my peers, I am starting to see engagement pictures on my Facebook feed. I know a lot of girls that I went to high school with that would slightly get jealous or even poke fun of them for getting engaged so young. I thought that was always rude; if they’re happy with the social construct of what marriage stands for, then so be it. A recent report shows that less women and men are actually tying the knot early and having their first marriage in their late 20s. And more women are having less babies than ever. This is how we begin to be better than the last generation. “According to a CDC report today, the number of babies born per female (ages 15 to 44) in the U.S. is the lowest ever,” said The Atlantic. This has become the norm. But marriage and weddings have surrounded many of us, and it’s even become ingrained. I knew of so many girls who had “dream wedding” ideas since they were young. And we’ve been accustomed to seeing this tradition with these elaborate weddings on TV shows, films or even live events. We watched Prince Williams and Kate Middletonw tie the knot and even Kim Kardashian twice.
But millennials are smarter than our parents were, because who has the money for a expensive wedding at the Holiday Inn or even the time to start raising kids? Who’s going to watch our kids while we are at Coachella or Burning Man? For the first time, I think millennials are taking a step back on the “American dream” our parents had because kids are serious business. But why is marriage this huge party that everyone wants to throw? I never gave two shits about weddings or marriage, but it’s only because I started to look at marriage through different
The fact is marriage is pushing heteronormativity today even though gay marriage is now legal in all 50 states. Why does it push heteronormativity? Because “the Bible says so.” But I think a lot of people forget that marriage was a religious thing. And even now gay people having a bite of this apple, it gives them a chance to be just like “regular” people. But I think that being normal or adjusting to social norms has no correlation with marriage. It sounds like a con and diverting from actual issues that LGBTQ+ face. And in 2017, I just can’t see myself in a white dress walking down the aisle. I just don’t think it’s necessary anymore. And maybe it’s the rise of feminism that makes me what to move away from this patriarchal bond. But weddings are overrated, and it’s all just a concept and a show. And even if the divorce rate is falling, it is only because less people are opting out of marriage. So what I’m saying is, seriously don’t stress about being married at a certain age or ever getting married at all. And relax. You’ll find your “soulmate” and everything will turn out just fine. And hey, you’ll even be saving way more money just in case they turn out to be a sociopath. I’m not saying that marriages now aren’t valuable or meaningful. I still believe there are good intentions with the idea of marriage. I still want to believe that because overall I am not that bitter.
Not to mention how marriage erased anyone who was LGBTQ+ and erased any meaning of what their relationships with their partners stood for. cultures. And it varies, but here in the U.S., marriage is for “love.” Although in the U.S. we practice serial monogamy, which means we could practice this sacred bond as many times as we’d please. Marriage is a con, and you don’t have to prove to the world your love for someone with expensive rings and fancy parties. Not to mention how marriage erased anyone who was LGBTQ+ and erased any meaning of what their relationships with their partners stood for.
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Scooter and Donna Marshall
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Sacramento Over the weekend, the Journalism Association of Community Colleges invited journalism students from Saddleback College to partake in several writting competitions, one of which included a team feature written by Holly Bartlow, editor-in-chief photos by Taya Buehler Reagan
Donna Marshall, 52, and Scooter Marshall, 43, have been together for 17 years. The last six years have been living out of their shopping cart. Attempting to survive in the elements and supporting his wife, Scooter has been breaking into cars landing himself in jail repeatedly. Once a tattoo artist, he is now unable to keep a steady hand with two broken wrists, a shattered collarbone and a broken shoulder. Yet his willingness to work is undeniable and sees asking for money for free as a handout. “I wish everybody could put down their telephones and see exactly what we go through,” said Donna. “Trying to figure out where you’re going to sleep, or where to get your next meal, it’s exhausting.” Meet just one of the few individuals whose livelihood depends on the streets of Old Town Sacramento. Donna, Scooter, John, Johnny, Kristie, Richie and pizza Dave all make up a street family who treat one another as one of their own. More importantly this family is just like any other family, loving and accepting, yet these people go unnoticed by many of the other families visiting Old Town Sacramento.
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John Greene, 56, has been in and out of jail for narcotics and alcohol abuse. For the last 3 years he has been living in Solano inside the train tunnels, and recently came to Old Town in search of a hot meal and hospitality. It’s a safe place according to Greene and, he mostly keeps to himself to stay out of trouble. In many cases he gets no help from tourists, who he says pay little to no attention to him. “Usually when people look down on other people, it has something to do with how they feel about themselves,” said Greene. Johnny Philips, 47, born and raised in Kansas, has been living in Old Town for seven years. Both of his parents died as a newborn, leaving him abandoned and living his whole life practically on his own. Philips refers to the rest of the homeless community of Old Town as a great big family to which he feels he fits in perfectly at home.
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“The mental health and strength of this family is ungodly to hear what these people have been through,” Johnny Philips says. “The mental health and strength of this family is ungodly to hear what these people have been through,” said Philips. Kristie Anderson, 33, has been homeless for two years. Prior to a life on the streets, Anderson was married for 16 years being a full time mom to her son, now 8 years old. She talks with her son daily and visits him once a week. Her son does not know she’s homeless. “Everyone is someone,” said Anderson. “You can’t judge a book by its cover, you have to open the book and read it. And that’s what I tell my son.” David Provencio, or pizza Dave, 63, has lived in Old Town the longest out of the family, 25 years. He stays active in the community by sweeping the courtyards for the local pizza spot and in return receives four to five pizzas for his hard work. With those pizzas he goes about town delivering hot meals to other homeless in the area. It’s a full time job living in poverty according to Provencio, yet he is able to put others before himself. “If you know a miracle, it’s because you were taught how to ask,” said Provencio. Each of these individuals was on the street alone. Feeling disconnected from the outside world they collectively came together to what is now their street family of Old Town Sacramento.
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Gauchos get shutdown by Lasers Saddleback mens baseball go the distance in an extra inning showdown with Irvine Valley COLIN REEF
SPORTS EDITOR
The Saddleback College baseball team fall short against Irvine Valley College 4-3 in an extra inning showdown on Saturday at Doug Fritz Field. The Gauchos couldn’t mount a comeback and regain the lead after going strong for twelve total innings. The Irvine Valley Lasers caught the Gauchos off guard in the top of the first inning. Short stop for the Lasers, Tyler Odekirk singled to start off the game. Third baseman, Ryan Rafferty advanced Odekirk to second base after being hit by a pitch during his plate appearance. Up next was the Lasers designated hitter, Cole Joy, who reached on a fielder’s choice, loading the bases. The next batter struck out looking giving the Gauchos their first out of the game. The Lasers next batter was first baseman Tyler Wagner. He popped up to the outfield scoring Odekirk from third
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STALEMATE ENSUES: The Saddleback Gauchos lose momentum at the plate, going scoreless for eight consecutive innings, leading to 4-3 loss against rival Irvine Valley College. baseman, giving the Lasers an early 1-0 lead. The Gauchos lucked out on the next better who fouled out. The Gauchos showed some finesse at the plate in the bottom of the second inning. First baseman for the Gauchos, Zack Bowman, tripled to right field scoring Jerry Carillo knotting the game at 1-1. Spencer Heinsius was up next for the Gauchos. In an attempt to score the runner on third, Heinsius bunted showing his baserunning skills beating the throw to first while also scoring the runner on third. His
poise and quickness gave them the lead 2-1. The Gauchos would add to their lead in their next appearance at the plate. Catcher Erik Voller went yard hitting a bomb to left field giving the Gauchos a seemingly commanding lead 3-1. The lead would quickly disappear in the top of the fourth inning. After a walk and a double the Lasers second baseman Colin Conroy hit a line driving to right center field scoring both runners tying the game at 3-3. The Gauchos and Lasers showed some consistent batting
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but what followed were eight scoreless innings. The game remained tied up until the top of the twelfth inning. After Ryan Rafferty doubled to right center field, Zack stack singled up the middle giving the Lasers a 4-3 lead going into the final half inning for the Gauchos. The Lasers shut down the Gauchos in their final at-bats getting three straight outs to end the game 4-3. The Gauchos are now tied with the Lasers in the OEC conference with a win-loss of 5-7.
HOME GAME (BOLD) *Conference game
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Lasers out draw Gauchos in tennis BRIAN COLLINS CONTRIBUTOR
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EXCELLENCE: Danielle Scelsi is honored by CCCAA representatives at a luncheon.
Saddleback athlete honored Soccer player Danielle Scelsi recognized as top student athlete BRIAN COLLINS CONTRIBUTOR
Saddleback College athletes and teams have been receiving awards for the hard work that they put into their sports and their academics. The Saddleback golf team was recently recognized for having the top golf program in the state for its academic achievements. The team maintains a 3.12 grade point average under the instruction of second year head coach Wayne Westling. “Golf is cool and all, but academics is really the most important thing to my teammates and I,” said Saddleback golfer Alexander Fedeckyj. “I’m in four different study groups and hope to finish at Saddleback
soon so that I can transfer to UCLA.” However, the Gaucho golfers are not the only athletes who take pride in their academics. Former Saddleback College soccer player Danielle Scelsi was awarded on Wednesday March 29, by the California
“To excel on the field and off the field is no easy feat, so I am thrilled for our student athletes.” President Burnett
Community College Athletic Association at a Scholar-Athlete Luncheon for being the top female scholar athlete for the 2015-16 year. Scelsi was awarded out of a group of nearly 26,000 female students and was selected due to her perfect 4.0 grade point average at Saddleback College.
“To excel on the field and off the field is no easy feat, so I am thrilled for our student athletes who were honored, and I congratulate them on their achievements,” said Saddleback College President Tod A. Burnett. Former Saddleback baseball player Luke Jarvis was also recognized by the California Community College Athletic Association as one of nine male scholar-athletes on the States Honor Roll. Although Jarvis did not attend high school in our area, he was able to maintain a 3.94 grade point average while playing baseball at Saddleback. His hard-work eventually took him to Auburn University. “This is the highest academic honor in the state,” said Tony Lipold, Saddleback College’s athletic director. “To have Danielle win this award is a huge honor and a credit to the work she put in. Luke’s inclusion on the CCCAA Honor Roll shows the emphasis we put on academics and the message we’re trying to get across. You can be successful both as a student and as an athlete.”
Saddleback College men’s tennis team lost to the Irvin Valley College Lasers 7-2, leaving them with a 12-5 overall record. Players Riku Goto and Jeffrey Gelman lost singles matches 6-1, 6-0 and 6-1, 6-1 but won the doubles match 8-6. Andrew Tran was defeated with set scores of 6-2, 6-3. Teammate David Gustafson was also beaten 4-6, 6-3 and 10-5. Tyler Bloom suffered a loss with set scores of 5-7, 6-4 and 10-7. Gaucho Michael Park defeated IVC player Jack Fryer in his singles match 4-6, 6-4 and 10-8. “I played pretty well; I was nervous at first, but once I got into the groove and heard my team cheer for me, I was excited to play,” he said. “I could have kept my focus better in the second set, but I am proud of myself because this is the first time I have beaten someone from IVC.” The Gauchos next match is against San Diego on Thursday, April 6. The match will be held at Saddleback’s tennis facility at 2 p.m. and will be there 20th of the season. “After having a lot of tough losses last week, our team is really looking forward to getting back out on the court and showing the other teams what we can do,” Park said. “I know I will be working on staying focused and maintaining good footwork throughout the match.”
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Your local Orange County news LESLEY NARANJO OPINION EDITOR
San Clemente area boy thinks nobody will notice he is driving his moms Mercedes
On Friday night, March 27th, San Clemente resident Chaz decided to drive his mothers Mercedez Benz class 3 with the top down to take his date to the Newport Pier. His date promptly asking if this was his car to which replied “hell yeah”.
Local college student discovers turn signal after 5 years of driving
On a Monday morning after having a late start local college student became confused when she saw blinking lights coming
from the rear end of cars. Further inspection showed that those were indeed turning signals and that she hadn’t used a turn signal in 5 years. In her defense, “ i am the best driver between all my friends”.
Local college student discovers turn signal after 5 years of driving
On a Monday morning after having a late start local college student became confused when she saw blinking lights coming from the rear end of cars. Further inspection showed that those were indeed turning signals and that she hadn’t used a turn signal in 5 years. In her defense, “ i am the best driver between all my friends.”
Local teen throws away full latte after finding perfect Instagram filter
Local Instagram- famous teen orders a venit skinny vanilla latte only to throw it away after posting it to instragam. The picture didn’t get as many likes as she wanted so she deleted the picture within 10 minutes.
Laguna beach natives lock car doors while exiting onto the 55 north
A couple of Laguna Beach friends decide to visit local dispensaries while blasting Migos. Once they get off the 55 north and head towards Main Street in Santa Ana, one of their friends asks, “is it cool if you roll up the windows, fam?”
White girl in birkenstocks with Led Zeppelinci shirt says “what’s this song” when “stairway to heaven” plays in local coffee shop
Mission Viejo teen decides to rock her new Zeppelin shirt at local Portolla coffee shop only to be get asked by the barista, “what’s your favorite album?” To which she replied, “I have a boyfriend.”
Local student arrives to class 15 minutes late with Starbucks
Saddleback student showed up late to her Monday morning class holding a starbucks cup. When the teacher asked why she was late, she simply said “the barista spelt my name wrong.”
Improving lives is my business. And my passion. CSUDH alumnus Glenn Matsushima created one of the nation’s most successful prosthetics and orthotics companies.
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