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May 14, 2008
Graduation Edition
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Dr. Ned Doffoney will take over for Jerome Hunter as Chancellor of the North Orange County Community College District on July 1; he will oversee over 70,000 students and staff.
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Dr. Ned Doffoney shakes hands with Head Men’s Backetball Coach Ed Madec after his team won the state title in 2007.
“I feel lucky to not only have worked for him, but I feel lucky to have met him.”—Ed Madec “I don’t think we’re going to get another president of his caliber.”—Anita Foust
Fresno City College prepares for the departure of a president who took a uniquely human approach to administration by Joseph Rios Editor in Chief Dr. Ned Doffoney will step down from his post as President of Fresno City College on July 1 and take up his new role as chancellor of the North Orange County Community College District. He takes over an office that oversees over 70,000 staff and students – equivalent to total population of Clovis in 2000. “Fresno City is a great place to work. I don’t just want to run off and leave it unattended. At the same time, you look forward to a new challenge,” Doffoney said. Dr. Doffoney became the president of FCC in 2002 and has since built a reputation of being humble, charming, and simply down to earth. “Dr. Doffoney is real. He is a real person,” said Anita Foust, Food Service Director for Taher. “When he comes over here, he’s not the president. He doesn’t go off and have lunch with the big guns and stuff like that. He comes here. That’s the way he operates, that’s why a lot of people love him around here.” Dr. Doffoney has been known to spend his Fridays eating with faculty in the staff dining hall. He bounces from table to table sharing stories and sharing laughs. “At lunch, he makes an ef-
fort to be in the staff dining room – and that’s huge,” said Activities Director Gurdeep Sihota. “He makes an effort to be with his own.” “There’s no president that does that,” Foust said. Doffoney, however, would just call it stewardship. And it makes the college better. “I don’t think words can describe what it does for the college,” said Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ed Madec. “It’s the backbone; he’s the backbone, the lifeline of this institution. When you have a great leader like Dr. Doffoney, it’s very easy to follow suit.” The openness is all part of his light-handed approach to administration. He trusts that the people under him will do their jobs to best of their ability, and he expects it without being belligerent. The way Doffoney puts it: he is “just a conductor who guides each musician to play beautifully in unison.” “When we do events for him and something goes wrong, he doesn’t jump on you,” said Foust. “He just trusts that people know what they’re doing. I don’t know if he’s like that with every employee, but he’s like that with me.” The neat thing, Sihota said, is that he doesn’t always dictate orders. Often he asks, “What can See Doffoney, page 5
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Rampage RAMPAGE FRESNO CITY COLLEGE 1101 E. UNIVERSITY AVE. FRESNO, CA 93741 Editor-in-chief: Joseph A. Rios News Editor: Joseph A. Rios Views Editor: Cynthia Moreno Entertainment Editor: Cody Gless Business Manager: Leah Edwards Asst. Business Manager: Jeannie Batey Adviser: Dympna Ugwu-Oju
Reporters Joseph Rios, Jeannie Batey, Cynthia Moreno, Cody Gless, Deshad Cato, Pedro Quintana, Adrine Avanesyan, Eddie Ortiz, Ivette Lopez, Ramiro
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Above: Associtated Student Government President David Horwitz and College President Ned Doffoney congratulate Linda Sanchez from College Activities for her third nomination. Left: ASG President Pro-Tempore Melissa Mata was the emcee for the evening.
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Editor’s Note: This academic year has been one of many firsts for the Rampage. With this issue we carry on that tradition. For the first time in memorable history, the Rampage stretched out its schedule to provide readers with an unprecedented eighth issue for the Spring semester. Normally, we put out seven bi-weekly issues of the Rampage a semester. During the Spring semester, this poses a problem because graduation festivities never make it into the paper. That ended with this issue. Because of this special eighth issue, many of the commencement ceremonies made it onto the pages of the student newspaper. And we could not be more happy to do so . In addition to that, we at the Rampage have the oppotunity to highlight the departure of Dr. Ned Doffoney on our front page. Thank you, readers, for all of your continued support of our endeavors. We do it for you. - Joseph Rios, Editor in chief
Students honor exceptional faculty and staff by Joseph Boone Rampage Reporter On May 8, the cafeteria received a temporary makeover to make way for the third annual Associated Student Government Staff and Faculty Appreciation Banquet. ASG President Pro-
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Tempore Melissa Mata charismatically narrated the occasion which highlighted the outstanding works of over 30 nominees. A short PowerPoint presentation by ASG initiated the ceremony with photos remembering this year’s events. Department of Biology Chairman Rodney Olsen was selected as this year’s outstanding faculty nominee. Students described him as inspirational and one student appreciated his “willingness to help students who aren’t even in his classes.” Olsen also sits on the Board of Directors of the Sierra Foothills Conservancy which works to preserve the grasslands, foothills,
and forests between Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks. Erin Pistacchio, the outstanding staff nominee, was unable to attend the event. She is the Administrative Secretary to Robert Fox, Vice-President of Student Services and Dean of Students. “I’m sure [her selection as outstanding staff nominee] has to do with the service. Ms. Pistacchio is a very service oriented person,” said Fox. He described her as a team player and longtime colleague. “Oh my, usually I can just name off a date or a year. It’s as though I’ve known her forever,” he said. Both Math, Science and Engineering and Guidance and
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Counseling were highlighted as outstanding divisions. Students nominated those honored at the event. Faculty, staff, and ASG cordially conversed as attendees came to the realization that the year had come to an end. Feelings of joy, relief, and a job well-done permeated the scene. Hugs accompanied goodbyes as friends and coworkers celebrated one of the last nights together until the next semester. ASG coordinated the decorations for the occasion. Tall, slender glass vases filled with fresh-cut roses and glass beads sat atop red-clothed tables. The permanent, multicultural flags hanging from the ceiling appeared to compliment the setting. A colorful tossed salad with either ranch or red-wine vinaigrette stood at the frontline of what was a beautiful catering job. Pasta with red, pesto, or meat sauce was served. Garlic bread rolls as well as Lasagna filled the air with the scent of an Italian restaurant. For desert, ice cream with whipped cream and raspberries. At the conclusion of the ceremony, ASG President David Horowitz delivered a speech of how he was initially disappointed in his inability to attend a four-year college straight out of high school, but how FCC completely changed his mind. “I’ve had the time of my life here,” said Horowitz. Dr. Ned Doffoney, President of FCC, got the last word adding, “Drive home safely!” Doffoney will not be returning in the Fall because he will then be the chancellor of the North Orange County Community College District.
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Fast Times at the by John Esquivel Rampage Reporter The large two story house located just across the parking lots on Van Ness has been a sanctuary for Fresno City College students wishing to get away from some of the hustle and bustle of classes. It has also provided for some entertaining memories for those that live and visit the house. This house, known to many as the Metal Mansion, has been an everyday stop for some students before, after, or between classes. Occasionally, you will find someone new relaxing on the couches. You can also find someone recording or mastering a song onto their computer. The house has not only become a staple to students, but also to those in the local music community. Many come to relax on the couch outside, use the internet, or play a various amount of vintage video games. Some even enjoy watching episodes of The People’s Court and Matlock, which are favorites in the house. Some people even manage to get a bit of rest there too. “In between a few of my classes, I would take a nap on the couch outside. Arthur (a resident) would always come out, ask what I was doing, and invite me to sleep inside,” said Braden, an FCC student. Two of the residents, Arthur Bueno and Mike Adame, are part of a band known as Hand Castles. FCC students can hear them practicing from an upstairs bedroom every so often as they walk to classes. Depending on the time, you may hear them working on a variety of different projects. The band has been eagerly working away at writing new material for various upcoming shows. One of these shows just happens to be taking place at the Metal Mansion. The house has hosted some various get-togethers in which Fresno’s local talents have an audience to play for. Occasionally, the mansion pffers a second chance to bands who are cancelled elsewhere. A few months ago, when a show at local venue Kuppajoe was abruptly cancelled, the house mates invited everyone over and held the show in their living room. “We posted signs at Kuppajoe telling everyone to come over,” said Adame. “It was tight!” One upcoming event will feature Circle and Circles, Jonah and the Whale, It’s An Icicle, and Tree’s and Vine’s. The house received the nickname because many people who originally lived in the house were big metal fans. There is still a “Slayer”tagging on one of the walls in the house. Today, it is simply just referred to as The Mansion. The house also has a bit of history to it. The house only became known as The Mansion roughly about six years ago when
a group of friends leased the house. Since then, a variety of people have moved in and out over the last few years. Many of the residents have found out that the house used= to serve as a halfway house. There are still some bells that are hooked up to some of the rooms that were used during that time. They have been out of use for quite some time now and no one is sure what purpose they served. However, those who live at The Mansion still see some of the pasts of the house. A few people haveclaimed to see a few ghosts in the house. One such encounter is narrated by Waldo Escobedo, a resident who said he had a friend over to help take musical equipment upstairs. When his friend said he saw a figure with long hair standing at the top of the stairs, the figure would walk off, and reappear and then suddenly disappear. After he shared his story with some people who lived there, they confirmed that they had
seen the same figure previously. Other people have claimed to hear pounding against walls while everyone is sleeping, voices, and sounds of people walking up and down the stairs in the middle of the night. These events have not left people packing their belongings. In fact, they are in the midst of planning renovations that will take place during the summer. “Waldo just hired a gardener to take care of some of the landscaping,” said Adame. They also plan on doing some in-house renovations that include up-keeping their staircase. In its various states, the house has always been welcoming to people wishing to stop by. Everyone from music fans to students have found a place to relax when they have some down time. With its eclectic group of residents, you’re never quite sure what your visit may have in store. Some visit for the friends, the music, or various other reasons. In any case, residents of the mansions are always interested in making
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Top- Left: The Metal Mansion sits on the curve of Van Ness Ave on the Western border of Fresno City College. Students travel in and out between classes. Top, Right Column: Arthur Bueno (right) sings a cover tune to his roommate Mike Adame (left). Directly below that: Colby Tibbet and Adame practice in a bedroom overlooking the college. Beneath that: Tibbet and his girlfriend Stephanie Calloway lounge on a sofa in the backyard. Clockwise from there: Bueno drums opposite Adame and Tibbet.
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FCC celebrates graduation of over 400 Latinos Bilingual event highlights all things Latino by Jeannie Batey Rampage Reporter At the fifth annual Latino Graduation celebration on Tuesday recognized graduating students and those graduating at the top of their class. Achievements were celebrated and recognized in a truly unique and cultural perspective. The free speech area was flooded with the sound of laughter and family; it was rich with the colors of red, green, and white. Pedro Lango, the Chair of the Latino Graduation Celebration said this celebration does not take away from the regular graduation. It was founded after Lango returned from retirement. He said it’s a chance to celebrate the diversity of the Fresno City College campus. One of the things he wished to add was a bit of Spanish, which was missing from the main graduation. Lango said, “It’s hard to translate words from Spanish to English. You just lose its affection.” He added that didn’t have this individual look at the different diversity throughout the campus, the culture itself could get lost. FCC did not let that happen. Dean of Student services Robert Fox said, “This is an indication of who we are and the respect we have for one another’s culture.” Everything was rich with culture; everything seemed to blend. From the beating drum of the Aztec dancers called Yoztaltepetl to the Mexican food, the language, and a fresh cup of ‘Orchata,’a Mexican rice drink, everything became part of a unique cultural immersion. The real highlight of the event was the fact that the students were able to say something to their families. One family member of graduate Jose Manuel Vargas had this to say, “We are very proud of him. He is our baby brother.” Another family member added, “He’s served four years in Iraq. So this is a big accomplishment. He’s not only our hero, he’s our country’s hero.” The Aztec dancers stomped and danced in front of the families and friends of the graduates, when it came time for them to walk before them and thank their families for their support there was nothing but smiles. Family member of Latino graduate Rebecca Balderas said, “We’re very proud of her accomplishments, now it’s on to Fresno State.” And Balderas added herself, “I feel good. It’s a big stepping stone to my future.” Pedro Lango also said,
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“By doing this we keep the culture alive. Education is very important in our culture. “By having this event for the students, we bring entire families to what we call a ‘Jamaica’ or celebration,” he said. Everything from the music, dance, and food reflected some
area of Latino culture. There is nothing divisive in it at all. It’s about showcasing all the passion and hard work the Latino students put into graduating. The dancing and color and taste of the food properly displayed the uniqueness of the Latino culture to a foreign perspective. But
Celebration first of its kind Fresno City College celebrated the first African American graduation on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Ms. Daneillie Davis from the Financial Aid Office sang “Believe” in front of graduates and graduate families. The President, Chancellor, and Vice presidents all gave congratulation speeches to graduates, “Use your education to support your communities” said Dr. Doffoney, President of Fresno City College. Starr S. Goode, Kenneth C. Belmont II, and Kyle J. Johnson are graduating with honors. They represent 3 of the 94 African American graduating this academic year.
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Doffoney Student organizations recognized for hard work leaves big shoes to fill by Alexis Abrahamson Rampage Reporter
Continued from page 1 I do? What do you need me to do?” It’s not hard to trust his employees, Doffoney said, “People here work hard. You don’t have to watch people work, they work anyway.” Still, it’s not something often seen. “That’s why it’s so unusual. Everybody doesn’t work as hard as they do in the Central Valley – they don’t do it. Some people just cruise. They don’t give it the kind of effort people in the Central Valley give normally.” Foust and Michael Roberts, Dean of Humanities, recalled a story that most exemplified Doffoney’s willingness to roll up his sleeves and serve. In 2004, Dr. Doffoney went into the kitchen and cooked gumbo to help raise money for the concert choir’s trip to Europe. “That’s kind of the first time I got to know Dr. Doffoney on a more personal basis – when I was pulling crab legs off of crab bodies for the gumbo feast,” said Roberts. “I had my arms up to my torso in crab meat, pulling crab legs for hours.” Foust couldn’t help laughing when she told the story, “He was over here until 11 o’clock doing gumbo and sweet potato pies. That’s a real president.” Doffoney attends many if not most of the functions going on at FCC. When they are done, he meets and greets students and faculty. “With the athletic games, you’ll see him in the huddle prior to the game, the locker room shaking everyone’s hand – and not just the coaches, but the athletes too,” said Sihota. “People don’t understand how important that is.” Players notice the difference. “Win or lose, Dr. Doffoney was always near our program. He’d come to our games; he’d come to our practices. The kids knew how genuine he was and how much he cared about them. That’s rare nowadays,” said Madec. “I like that sort of stuff. I like the energy around college,” said Doffoney. “It’s easy to go watch a football team win or lose, to watch the basketball team win a state championship, or the women’s softball team run around yelling for each other – I like that stuff.” Dr. Doffoney has the wonderful opportunity to take his career to the next step and be near his fiancé and his kids. Still, many on campus get sore when they think about him leaving. “I hate to see him go. I don’t think we’re going to get another president of his caliber. I’m sorry to say it, but I don’t think so,” said Foust.
On Wednesday May 7, Fresno City College held its sixth annual Outstanding Leadership Awards Ceremony. The ceremony recognized all of the dedicated club members and advisors at Fresno City College. The ceremony was held in the cafeteria. which was transformed into a formal banquet with white linen and tall glassy centerpieces. Before the salmon and chicken was served, Gurdeep Sihota, Director of college activities) gave an enthusiastic speech in which she thanked the many club members and faculty for their hard work throughout the year. Each club as well as the
Diversity Club administrator in charge, recieved a plaque of recognition to each club, as well as a plaque for the administrator in charge. When each club that was called, the audience cheered and applauded. A few individuals recieved special, such as the “Outstanding new club,” won by the Art and Mu-
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sic Organization club. “Outstanding Service as an individual” was given to AngelaKutaerian. The“Advisor Award” was won by Linda Albright, and the Phi Theta Kappa club received the “Club of the Year” award. At the end of the ceremony coming Dr. Ned Doffoney, College President recieved a special award.
“Ebony Ecstasy was awarded for all that he has done for FCC and its clubs. After his thank you, a video presentation displayed pictures of all of the clubs in action, from selling tacos at Club Rush or ASG planting trees. It was the perfect ending to such a wonderful night.
Graduates from abroad honored by Deshad Cato Rampage Reporter For most students, graduations are the culmination of all their hard work coming to fruition. Graduation is the time for family, friends, and faculty to congratulate those who have paid their dues in the form of endless study nights and expensive study books in search of that one ultimate goal. Some leaned on their family and friends, some looked to their significant other, and some relied on their children for that extra bit of inspiration to help them make it through the semesters filled with essays, quizzes, tests, term papers, and the all mighty finale. But, for some students, there is no cheer section to speak of. Family, friends, lovers, and children are all luxuries that these students have the task of living without while they chase their dreams of academic success. Being brave enough to take the road less traveled, they come from all every corner of the world to America, many of them for the
very first time, to attend classes at Fresno City College. Many can’t find jobs because of their immigration status, a fact that means paying high tuition and their costs to go to school here. All these take a toll. them to even go to school here, personally and financially, It only adds to the pressure that international students have to face. But through all the struggles, through all the hardships and days of homesick nostalgia, these remarkable students have pulled together and made it to their goals. Finding strength in each other and themselves, the international graduating class of 2008 celebrated their accomplishments with their faculty and peers on April 30 at a banquet held in the cafeteria. Different languages and soundswafted throughout as guests dined on an international cuisine which reflect the diversity of FCC. From Saudi Arabia’s (Humus and Pita Bread) to the Japanese Teriyaki Wings, the fest was an excellent serving of culture. It was prepared by our very own FCC’s chefs. Harjinder Singh; one of
the many graduating iternational students transferring to Fresno State, came all the way from India and is majoring in Industrial Engineering. “It’s tough to get adjusted, but the environment is such that it doesn’t take long to get adjusted. The international center is so much supportive that you feel like you’re home.” Niteshkumar Patel, is a native of Kenya he shared some of the same sentiments as Singh. He was a former International student who graduated in the fall of 2004. “FCC was one of the best institutions that I ever attended in my life. I’ve met some of my best friends here and the International staff really helped me out.” He added “Coming here gave me enough experience and liberation to succeed. It gave me the courage and knowledge I needed to finally make it. I am graduating this May and I believe it’s only because of FCC and the people I met here.” One of the highlights of the night was the speech given by FCC
President Dr. Ned Doffney. who expressed his gratitude to the students that attended the banquet. “Thank you so very much for enriching our entire campus life,” said Dr. Doffney. “We hope that while you are here as students, we can do as much for you as you’ve been doing for us. Doffeney also said, “Your prescience, your insight, your wisdom, and your experiences on our campus help all of us to better ourselves and our college fabric. You add important threads to our fabric and for that I thank you, FCC thanks you and your entire colleagues and staff thank you for being apart of this college.” By the end of the night, when the food had been consumed and the festivities dwindling down one thing was made clear, that these men and women shared a connection through their circumstances. No matter were they came from, or where they where going, the students at the banquet showed that there is really such a thing as a “universal language”that we all speak fluently from birth.
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by David Malagon Rampage Reporter Many artists from the San Joaquin Valley joined together at a thrift store in Downtown Fresno called Yoshi Now, the location had been used before for related occasions in terms of promoting local talent. On May 1, Yoshi Now sponsored it’s first Art Hop Show, displaying art inside of the business and on the store patio. For the evening manage-
ment turned the store over to the artists, much of the artwork painted on Yoshi Now was done by the individuals, in which the show was arranged for. In return store owners gave these young aspiring artists a place to display and sell their material free of charge. The event consisted of many beautiful paintings, t- shirts designs, portraits, projection art and live music. Featured artists included Erik Beltran, Christian Vargas,
Omar Candena, Samantha Lazcano, Creighton Geigle and many others.
“I think it’s really innovative, it’s quality work.” -Olivia Gutierrez
Live entertainment included a local band known by the name of Style
Like Revelators, band members included Fresno City College students Erik Beltran and Nick Navaro. There were many attractions, one of the most alluring pieces would have to be the mural painted on the outside of Yoshi Now by Omar Candena, a former FCC student. According to FresnoFamous.com Candena’s mural has been making a big buzz around the Fresno area. Leaving people in question, is this the first of many masterpieces that we will see from this talented young man? So familiar faces from around the valley gained notoriety through their self expressions once painted on scrap book journals, now to be recognized on a bigger plateau and weighed on a grander scale. The hard work is paying off. This is Candena’s second Art Hop and he feels it will gain him a lot of exposure, “I already got three jobs from displaying my art work here at Yoshi Now, I’m so thankful,” Said Candena excitingly. Many people who came out to support found out about the event on fresnofamous.com, Olivia Gutierrez a UC Berkley journalism major came all the way from southern California to support all the up and coming talent in Fresno. Gutierrez is currently writing a book that is going
to be sold in Los Angeles book stores about the progression of art through the rock and roll & hip hop cultures called “The Seculars versus Satan’s Paintbrush and Stencils.” Gutierrez said “I think it’s really innovative, it’s quality work.” Gutirrez went on to say that she has nothing but the utmost respect for the artists. Artist and band member Erik Beltran found it very hard to make his way through the crowd to thank everyone who showed up for coming personally, it was such a great turn out. Approximately one hundred and seventy five people were in attendance. Both dedicated and focused on his musical and artistic abilities Beltran finds that outlets like this will only better his skills and techniques as an all around artist. “I feel there is a need for some fresh styles, so that’s what I express through my art,” said Beltran Creighton Geigle closed with this statement, “The Old Yoshi Now is dead and a new beginning has been awakened, the freedom we had was expressed with all it’s beauty. Thank you Yoshi Now!” So be on the look for more local art shows coming soon, for more information about the artists and up and coming events make sure to check out Yoshi Now at www.myspace.com/yoshinow for more details.
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Iron Man: marvelous entertainment by Sebouh Simonian Rampage Reporter
Iron Man came out to awaiting crowds everywhere May 2nd. The film was directed by Jon Fareau, who directed 1996’s film “Swingers.” The film centers on Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), a wealthy weapons developer. While on a business trip to Afghanistan to sell his newest missile system to the military, Stark is kidnapped by a group of terrorists. The group, led by Raza (Faran Tahir), wants Stark to build him a new weapon to use against American forces. It is while being held captive that Stark begins to realize how his weapons are being used to hurt and kill innocent people. So, instead of building the weapon as demanded, Stark builds a suit of armor with the weapon parts. He escapes his captors and returns home, then decides to use the suit to fight evil. He works to build a better suit; a more advanced version of the suit that enabled him to make a difference. He realizes that he can no longer build weapons that destroy. This angers his business partner and father’s friend Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges). Soon, Stark comes face to face with a powerful enemy equipped by a suit identical to his own, thanks to Raza . Stark is helped in his fight against Raza and other enemies by his friend Jim Rhodes (Terrance Howard), an Air Force Captain, and his personal assistant, Virginia
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“Pepper” Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow). When he faces the enemy in a suit identical to his own the fight becomes far more difficult than he could have imagined. This was a fantastic action film. Overall, there are a lot of action, explosions, and shooting scenes. There are also some terrific special effects in the film as well as
some well-coordinated fight scenes. The film was an immidiate succes shown by the 102 million dollars it earned during the opening weekend. However, the film does have some problems. There are some slow parts of the film, mostly involving the building of the suits. There are also parts of the plot that in this writer’s opinion just don’t make
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sense, such as how the terrorists were somehow able to miss the fact that he was building a suit rather than the weapon they demanded. Of course, many will enjoy the film despite its failings. Those include fans of the Iron Man comics and other marvel films, as well as action films in general. Overall, if you fall into any of these categories Iron Man is a must see.
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‘What happens in Vegas’ should stay there have just made. In an attempt to talk about their situation they get into a heated argument with each other. Joy walks away from the slot machine she was just playing. Jack takes one of her quarters, puts it into the slot, and wins the three million dollar jackpot. Since the couple is officially married they fly back to New York to go to court, file for a divorce, and settle who gets to keep the money. The Judge seems to take a disliking to both of them and orders them both to “six months of hard marriage.” That means Joy and Jack have to live together at his place, and go to couples therapy in order for each of them to receive their half of the three million dollars. Joy and Jack’s witty banter is amusing to watch, and they both have odd ball best friends that light up the screen.The film is entertaining, but does not fulfill this writer’s expectations. The plot and scenarios in this movie don’t seem to fit for most of the film. Kutcher’s character; Jack was a jerk throughout the whole film and it was difficult to understand how anyone could find this character appealing. As for Diaz’s character Joy; she seemed rather dull in comparison, and way too nice compared to the crule antics of her forced partner Jack. Next to Kutcher, Diaz even seemed too old to play her part. Overall, the jokes in this film were hit and miss at best and perhaps the type of film one might rent and watch once, but far from anything spectacular.
by Alexis Abrahamson Rampage Reporter
“What Happens in Vegas” is a comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher which came out Friday May 9. The film starts out with both characters getting themselves into a drunken stupor. Each of the characters had come to Vegas with their best friend, and then later meet each other in a double booking incident. Upon meeting, they automatically found their troubles in common. Joy (Diaz) is trying to overcome having her fiancé break up with her at the surprise birthday party she threw for him, and Jack (Kutcher) is still in shock from getting canned by his own father from the family woodworking business.
Overall, the jokes in this film were hit and miss at best. Both characters sympathize with one another and truly let loose in Sin City. In a drunken daze Joy and Jack let spontaneity take over for once, and get hitched. As in many instances, it is in the morning that both come to their senses and realize what an irresponsible mistake they
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What are your graduation plans? by Jeannie Batey
“I plan to take a year off, then head off to Cal Poly.” -Gabriel Quiroz
“I plan to get my degree in spanish, then teach.” -Hugo Gomez
“I’m graduating this year; I will transfer to Long Beach to continue my education.” -Kee Xiong
“I’m graduating next semester, and I hope to get into a nursing program.” -Lorena Artiaga
“After I graduate, I plan “I don’t know; I haven’t to find a career that thought about it.”-Sha- combines law with liberal arts.” - Tracy rayah Shores Allen.
“After I graduate, I plan to own a business.” -Latisha Slaughter
“After graduation, I want to see my parents proud because I will be the first in my family to graduate.” -Ema Cuautenango
“I’ll be finished in the fall; then I am transfering to Pacific.” -Mario Taylor
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Still making an impact Congratulations Transfer Students !
-Best wishes from the Counseling Center and the Transfer Center-
Dolores Huerta speaks to FCC students. by Cynthia Moreno Views Editor She is the voice for the unheard, the driven one between the fearing, and a leader amidst a crowd of shadows. Dolores Huerta’s role in the civil rights movement is widely celebrated. She continues to fight for the rights of those that are immune to the rights and privileges that are awarded to every American citizen. As a lobbyist, educator, feminist, labor and anti-war activist, and civic role model, she has defied all odds to become one of the most recognized women in U.S. history. At 77 years old, she is a living legend who has but one simple message -- it has been chanted, rolled off the tongues of the tired migrant workers, echoed off the breezes in the plights for social justice and continues to firmly define the character and morale of minority cultures. Her slogan, “Si se puede!” Her marquee, her emblem and creation of these three little words have become the iconic voices of a culture obsessed with the idea of change. The time has certainly come and Dolores Huerta hasn’t stopped. A natural born leader, she is still fighting and pushing for the changes and reforms she finds unjust to minority groups and women in the current generation. Her tactics are subtle, her methods clever, but her approach aggressive. “I read about two books a week,” she said. “It is very important for young people to not rely on big corporate media for their source of information. They must use the technology that is available to them and do the [research] that is necessary to being informed.” Huerta comes with a history of social activism. In the central valley, she is revered as a woman of power and an instigator of change. She is especially popular among the Hispanic community. Her career began early in the 1950’s. She was an elementary school teacher who became upset by the living conditions of many of her students who were children of farm laborers. Immediately, she left her teaching job and opted for a spot in the community services. Soon enough, she became one of the founders of the Community Service Organization in Stockton, California. It was this organization that provided the building blocks for the issues she would tackle for the rest of her life. She has brought about the changes necessary for a strong, safe and equal work force. It wasn’t until the 1960’s that Huerta’s crusade drew thousands to her causes. She marched among hundreds of thousands of farm workers through the Agricultural Workers Association. Huerta became more persistent toward farm laborer’s economic
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and social well-being. She was able to lay the groundwork for Congress on the issues she found were pertinent and required political and legislative attention. Years later, Huerta was able to have citizenship requirements removed from public assistance programs, pushed for Spanish language voting ballots and drivers tests, gained disability insurance for farm workers in the state of California and ended the Bracero Program which she calls a “slave worker” program. By the mid 60’s she teamed up with Cesar Chavez, also a social activist. Together, they were both able to overturn legislation against farm laborers’ unhealthy working conditions. This has been written in history books. Cesar Chavez was the voice, and Huerta carried the fervor and tenacity to bring about the changes in the living and working conditions of farm laborers. It was through this teamwork that Chavez and Huerta were able to demand higher wages for agricultural workers in the grape industry. As a result, a strike would take place in Delano, California lasting five years and became known as the “Delano Grape Strike.” Over 5,000 grape workers walked off their jobs, forcing corporate agricultural corporations to negotiate collective bargaining agreements. These contracts became the first of their kind providing health and benefit plans for farm workers. As the contracts expired in due time, Huerta continued her fight. Soon enough, agricultural corporations were barred from using toxic, dangerous and fatal pesticides that were detrimental to the well being of farm laborers, consumers and the environment. She led and organized boycotts and picket lines for an opportunity to gain unemployment benefits for farm laborers. After Chavez’s death, Huerta continued to foster the United Farm Workers organization and rally for the issues. Today, the masses collectively unite for another cause, dear and important to Huerta: immigration reform. She finds 2008 an appropriate year to have a legalization bill passed. “In 1964, when the Bracero program ended, half a million Bracero’s were legalized. Twenty years later, the Immigration Reform Act legalized farm laborers who showed records that they worked in agriculture and were legalized. Twenty years later, and here we are waiting for yet another form of legal immigration reform- the time is now,” Huerta said. Huerta said that the marches that have occurred in the past few years have been useful. She added, “People need to understand that it is not enough to march. It’s good to communicate because the message is going out to the public about what the issues are, but then, they need to be taken a step further.
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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
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Checkout line: students, staff reflect by Marcelino Rodriguez, Jr. Rampage Reporter As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” The same is true for this academic year. It is a time to reflect on the year and move on. For some, the summer means moving on to a four-year university, for others it is time to relax and recuperate from the year’s madness. We all have opinions on how the school year went. For some it was marvelous, for others, it was hell. For instance, Ken Semien, a counselor at Fresno City College said, “It was a very productive year.” Semien said he appreciates the interaction with the students of the two career planning classes that he taught. Erika Cortes, an education major at FCC said, “This year is one of the best years I have ever had. I finished all my prerequisite English classes in one whole semester, all thanks to Ms. Lewis. Now I can enroll in English 1A this fall.” Some students were tied down by their jobs or children. Virginia Rojas, a Business Administration major who juggles a job and children with her education said, “This year has been hectic but good. Because of my full time job, taking my children to school has become a lot harder to deal with, but it is worth it.” A helpful hand is always nice to have around. For example, Merissa Cardenas, an education major, said “I liked hanging out with my friends, having lunch with them and helping them with their homework, going to my classes and working very hard.” Passing LTC all their is what most CSU Fresno Ad classes Rampage 4/18/08 students shoot for. For instance, Heather
or even Bangladesh. Kris Lewis, an English teacher, plans on going on two trips. Darakjian plans on spending time with family and friends. She is also planning on going to Los Angeles. Ken Semien, a native of Louisiana, is going to San Francisco. Semien is excited to go to San Francisco because he has never been there. The end of a school year is also a time to reflect on what one needs to change in his or her life. Cortes wants to reduce procrastinating so much. She said, “I have the habit of doing that [procrastinating] and then at the end, I’m trying to finish every thing from every class.” Some students have jobs during the school year, and some wish to be at home more often instead of being at work. Rojas said she will change her job because her suPhoto by Joseph Rios pervisor requires too much of an employee. Students file off campus during the afternoon. Her supervisor wants more dedication and Leyva, a nursing major said, “This year was and of course there are those students who more time spent at work. good; I passed all my classes and my teach- choose to go to summer school to enrich their Many students are planning on changers were really nice.” Not everything went knowledge. ing their study habits; Cardenas says she is smoothly, however. Leyva said, “The thing Cortes plans to look for a summer job going to study harder next year and wants to that I disliked was the tutoring. It was really and, of course, enjoy the dog days of summer get all of her homework done. Jacinto and bad, not for all the subjects but for biology in Fresno. Leyva said they both want to study harder and chemistry.” Same goes for Sylvester Jacinto, a and focus more. For many students, school is a place criminology major. His plan for the summer While many students and teachers to grow, whether it is making new friends or is to get a job. Cardenas’ plan is to get a job have different reactions, all agree that this successfully completing a semester. and go to Las Vegas with her family. Rojas year was a great one. Everyone got a chance Marine Darakjian, a Nursing major, plans for the summer are to go to summer to grow. We found a sense of identity, and said, “This year was good and I got to meet school to take math and English classes. most importantly, had the chance to empower new people and teachers too. My plans for Leyva plans to attend summer school as well. our minds and souls. the summer are to spend time with family She plans to take classes such as English and A quote from the great Olympian and friends.” Psychology. Jesse Owens states, “We all have dreams. But Now that the year is over, students, When the school year finally ends, in order to make dreams come into reality, it counselors, teachers able to do what-Diskwe74.5: travel toII325ME/CSU destinations like no other. 1:39 PM and Page 1 Kenare Bickel Brown Fresno LTC Some ADs:CSU Fresno LTClot ADof Rampage: takes an awful determination, dedicaever they want. Some students might get jobs people might want to go to Europe, Mexico, tion, self-discipline, and effort.”
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Fresno City College is proud to present the 2008 Dean’s Medallion Recipients! The Dean’s Medallion Award is presented to an exemplary student in each division based on the student’s grade point average, community service and academic excellence. 2008 Dean’s Medallion Recipients
Maria Woodcock, Math, Science and Engineering Division David Horwitz, Student Services Division Kristi Runkle, Fine, Performing and Communication Arts Division Trisha Houston, Humanities Division Blanca Soto, Social Sciences Division Melissa Freeman, Business Division Diane Dorais, Health Sciences Division
Commencement is Friday, May 16, 2008 at Selland Arena State Center Community College District
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Above: Trisha Houston is receiving the Dean’s Medallion for English with a 3.8 GPA. This mother of three is proud of graduating and this award “shows that I earned it and really did the work for it.� Also Deaf, she noted that “most people don’t expect much from Deaf students�. She is transferring to University of California, Los Angeles as an English Major. She plans to eventually study law in order to help improve services. Left: Melissa Freeman has graduated in December 2007 with 4.0 GPA from the business. There, she I working on degrees in business and Japanese, hoping to utilize the skills in career relations. Not Pictured: Kristi Runkles’ four year old daughter was her motivation to return to school. This semester she graduates with a 4.0 in music and plans to return next semester to complete a second degree in geology before transferring to a four year university. Maria Woodcock is the chemistry department’s Deans Medallion recipient with a 3.60. Originally she was studying dance before changing her major to chemistry. She completed her degree in December and has spent the spring semester studying at California State University, Fresno.
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Roseanna Velasquez hugs Vice President of Instruction Tony Cantu after receiving a Certificate of Completion as a teacher’s aide in special education. Fresno City College recognized students receiving certifactes on May 10 in the Tower Theatre.
Grad ceremony on the horizon by Eddie Ortiz Rampage Reporter
Above: Diane Dorias is a Health Information Technology major graduating with a 3.448 GPA. Diane felt that this recognition “shows what a worker I am and that I truly did the work.” As a Deaf student, she has had slightly different difficulties with some classes. She usually communicating with teachers through the services of interpreters made available by the school. She has an internship at Community Regional Medical Center will continue with it. “I’m really looking forward to working at the hospital.”
Above: Blanca Soto’s determination for success has been evident since high school. Valedictorian at Edison High School, the ChicanoLatino Studies major is graduating with 3.98. “It was a PE class that brought it down,” she says ironicly. Otherwise she would call biology her toughest class. Like many students, she feels her biggest challenge was balancing her work load, “It was tough, with so many papers due in one class on the same day as test in another.” She worked hard to balance her time. She says, “In the end, all the hard work is worth it. Students need to remember that.”
Above: David Horwitz has been involved with ASG since setting foot as a freshman; first as a senator, an executive vice president and this year as ASG President. A liberal arts major, he is transferring UC Davis as communications major. He suggests current students “get involved. It makes the time go faster while you get your classes done…. When I first got here I was apprehensive about what I could here. I was disappointed I didn’t go to four year [university], but to tell the truth, I feel they were the best 2 years. I was proud to be involved.”
Fresno City College’s traditional commencement ceremony will take place Friday, May, 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Selland Arena. According to Dr. Ned Doffoney, Commencements is the most important college event of the year, it’s what the college has been working hard on all semester. Frances Lippmann, Admissions & Records Manager, says approximately over a thousand students will be graduating this semester. This includes students who have attended FCC summer to summer. Lippmann says most students graduating will either receive their AA or AS degree or certificate. An AA degree shows the completion of a mid-goal in a preparation for your bachelor’s degree or the end of an effort which is general education or liberal arts oriented. The requirements of receiving an AS degree is taking specific classes that lead to achieving specific academic goals and skills. Most common majors are: General Studies and Liberal arts. According to Lippmann, the Nursing program grows as well. Diane Dorais and Trish Houston are recipients of the prestigious Dean’s Medallion. Dorais will receive her Medallion from the Health Science Division and Houston will receive hers from the Humanities. Both Dorais and Houston are deaf, but they haven’t let their disability define them nor discourage them from following their dreams. They were both equally shocked when they received news that they would be given the distinctive award. Houston describes her recent accomplishment as “gratifying”. She’s a mother of three boys, they’re 11, eight, and five. According to Houston, juggling motherhood and school has been a challenge, but feels everything worked out without damaging her academic performance. Dorais has also had some
obstacles to overcome these past couple of years. Dorais’s father became ill in recent months. Most of her focus was directed on her sick father and not on her schoolwork. “My focus was on my father, so there was a time when I wanted to give up.” said Dorais She found her focus and worked hard at making sure school was a main priority. Houston will be going to UCLA this year and plans on majoring in English. Dorais plans on finding employment and is also interested in volunteering or applying for internships at hospitals. “This award is significant because it shows deaf people can do anything.” said Dorais Melissa Freeman, recipient of the Dean’s Medallion in the Business Education Division, says her recent feat is a “wonderful honor”. Freeman attended FCC last semester but since then has moved on to Fresno State, where she’s majoring in Business Administration and Linguistics. According to Freeman, an obstacle she had to overcome while attending FCC last spring was the planning of her June wedding. She recently purchased a house and says her parents have emotionally and financially supported her college career. “ I love Fresno City College!” said Freeman excitedly “Many complain about Fresno City College, but it offers a lot.” As of this August, new Title 5 changes take into effective. What these new changes mean is students will now have to be specific in the major they select; this excludes choosing General Studies as a major. Students will have the option of choosing general courses, but they have to specific and relevant to your major. For example; you have to take particular mathematics or English courses. According to Lippmann, visible results could be felt after the three year cycle has taken place. “I don’t think the district will be happy with the results, because it can mean fewer degrees,” stated Lippmann “but it depends
on how the faculty responds and the accommodations they make.” Commencement ceremony is the closing of an anything but average semester. According to Dr. Doffoney the academic semester has been exciting and challenging. Some of the challenges for Dr. Doffoney this semester has been: making sure the campus had adequate programs and making sure the new on-line classes met to par with academic standards. The highlight(s) for Dr. Doffoney has been the wide array of competitions that have taken place on FCC campus. Student Government recently held officer elections, the Men’s and Woman’s Basketball teams have had a successful season, and many intramural sport games have taken place, including: flag football, volleyball, and ping-pong. Robert Fox, Dean of Students says, the many celebratory events about to take place on campus this week, has been a highlight for him. The ICC leadership Awards Banquet takes place this Wednesday, International student graduation was held last Wednesday and the staff and faculty recognition ceremony takes place next week. These are just a name of a few ceremonies. “We had a good year at FCC,” stated Fox “we were blessed to not have any disruptions on campus or any deaths take place.” Dr. Doffoney advices students who are about to commence on to other endeavors, to “live a balanced life. Focus broadly. Take care of yourself, family, and spiritually being.” Fox recommends students to focus on being part of the community. For example, volunteering to help serve dinner at a homeless shelter or volunteering to help coach a soccer game. The meaning behind graduation can vary. Some say graduation is a time to say “thank you” to students for their hard work or it can mean “personal achievement”, being the only member of your family to graduate from college. For those interested in finding out more information on commencements, go to fresnocitycollege.edu/commencement/
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We will miss you Dr. Ned Doffoney!!
Congratulations
We would also like to thank him for his support of the organization and the life long friendships he has established with members of this association. Dr. Ned Doffoney exemplified African American collegiate leadership in his role as president of Fresno City College. He has been a role model for students, staff, faculty, management and for the community at large.
Fresno City College Graduating Class of 2008
Ken Belmont, President of PSU and Larry Dickson, President of AAF&SA
The African American Faculty and Staff Association of Fresno City College wish to take this opportunity to congratulate Dr. Ned Doffoney on his appointment to the position of Chancellor for the North Orange County Community College District.
“to accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.� -anatole france-
Fresno City College African American Faculty and Staff Association