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OCTOBER 20, 2016
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Daughter of Jan Schall, Laura Schall shares stories of her mother in the Quadrangle Oct. 15 during Schall’s memorial service, who died July 2 at the age of 75.
Instructor leaves a legacy at RCC
Family, faculty and friends remember Jan Schall’s life with tears and laughter at her memorial MISTY SEVERI @MistySeveri
Riverside City College celebrated the life of Professor Emeritus Janice (Jan) Schall, by holding a memorial service on Oct. 15, who died July 2 at the age of 75. Schall, is survived by her daughter Laura Schall and her younger brother Ron O’Dell. Schall accomplished many things in her life, but the one contribution she was most proud of, and the one people are least likely to forget, is the Study Abroad
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Foodtruck festival held at RCC
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program that she founded and directed for over 25 years for the Riverside Community College District. “She did all the research necessary so that all of the students would be safe wherever they went,” said Schall’s former roommate Marsha Morgan. “And that was because she cared so much about the students and what they did.” Schall’s daughter Laura directed and planned the memorial for her mother. “She was allowed to do what she did best: that was be a part of the discipline of sociology, be a fine member of the community and provide international
education,” said Schall. Janice Schall was born in the small town of Lexington, Missouri in 1940 before coming to join the RCC community as a student in 1958. Schall enjoyed reaching out to diverse members of the community. In 1958, the school was 76 percent male, there was only one African American woman, two African American men and a half dozen Hispanic members in the student body. “She also enjoyed the experience of running the Study Abroad program,” Schall continued. “And having the chance to take students who came from
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to invite friends and family to be their Guardians where they can can opt into notifications that update them on when the user is walking alone and also when they’ve arrived at their destination safely. When campus security is registered, the app allows the user to notify campus security when the user is walking alone by setting a timer which notifies security if the user has not reported that they’re safe. If the timer goes off and there has been no word from the user, the user’s GPS coordinates are sent to security who calls the user, if no response is heard, security is dispatched immediately. “It gives you a certain amount of time to walk from point A to point B,” Sgt. Robert Kleveno of RCCD’s police department said. “If you never make it to point B, then it sends out these alerts and
diverse backgrounds, and often were first generation college students.” Despite creating the program, Janice Schall never stepped onto a plane until she was 38 years old, and her daughter echoed that she never stepped onto a plane either until she was in her early 30’s. Aside from the Study Abroad program, Schall wrote and taught the first women’s studies course in the early 70s, called “Women in American Society” a course that is still offered at the college today amd is taught by close family friend Jamie Brown.
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New app helps protect students @RCCviewpoints
Through emails to students and posts on the school’s website, Riverside City College has been promoting the Rave Guardian App, which acts as a bodyguard yFeatures and extra security for unaccompanied students. Jessica Rose of Rave Technologies created this app to help eliminate sexual assaults on college campuses. This app is available for both students and employees in the Riverside City College District. There are numerous features in the app including instant 9-1-1, a safety timer and it can even notify students’ “Guardians” of their whereabouts. The app gives the user the ability
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Rave Guardian App helps protect students against sexual assaults on college campuses.
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October 20, 2016
News
Preferred name resolution passes ASRCC gives students opportunity for name change
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Burglary in student government building
The door to the student government room was left unlocked from Sept. 28 through Oct. 2. An Apple iMac desktop was stolen. The report was taken on Oct. 4 at 11:40 a.m. There are no suspects at this time. yOct. 3
Student’s property stolen
Property was stolen from a student’s vehicle from parking Lot E on lower campus on the southeast side at 1:50 p.m. There are no suspects at this time.
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Hit and run, property damage
A traffic collision occurred at the parking structure between 1:00-1:50 p.m. There were no injuries.
News Briefs Blood drive scheduled for RCC A Blood Drive is scheduled for Oct. 26 at Riverside City College from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Blood Drive donors can schedule appointments online at lstream.org. It is recommended that donors to eat a full meal two hours before their appointment. Donors must bring water and a photo ID with their birthdate.
RCC scholarships open RCC’s scholarship application window is available from Oct. 17- Jan. 2017 for the 2017-2018 academic year. Students need a personal essay and from whom they want to request a scholarship recommendation in their scholarship application. Scholarship workshops are scheduled for November at RCC, Norco College, and Moreno Valley College. A scholarship workshop is scheduled for Nov. 2 in the Digital Library Room 206 from 3-4 p.m.
Latino films showcasing Cinema Culturas Film Fest Inland Empire is showcasing award winning Latino films from Oct. 28-30 at Riverside City College. The Oct. 28 showcasing is scheduled from 12-4 p.m. in the Digital Library room 121. The Oct. 29 film fest is scheduled 2-10 p.m. in DL 121. The last day of the film festival is on Oct. 30 from 12-8:30 p.m. in the DL room 121. Cinema Culturas is committed to promoting the achievements of Hispanics in art, academia, and professions.
Fall social coming to RCC Riverside City College’s Tiger Backer Fall Social is scheduled for Oct. 27 at Riverside Plaza’s El Torito patio from 5-7 p.m. Fall students athletes and coaches will be present. Appetizers and light refreshments will be served.
Corrections
In the article, “RCCD partners with BankMobile” on page 2 of the Oct. 6 issue, the name Amy Duong is misspelled.
In the article, “La Casa like a second home for RCC students” on page 4 of the Oct. 6 issue, the name Alizae Rodriguez is misspelled.
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The Associated Students of Riverside City College passed a resolution titled Preferred Names during the Oct. 5 senate meeting. The resolution will grant RCC students the opportunity to change their names on unofficial documents which include class rosters and student ID cards. Asher Jones, a trans-male student who was appointed during the senate meeting, presented the Preferred Names resolution to the students of the Gender Sexuality Awareness club on Sept. 29. Oliver Valasco, who is a self identified male and GSA member, expressed his appreciation of the resolution and gave an inclusive look on how the resolution can improve his experience at RCC. “I think this personally affects me,” he said. “It’s a very uncomfortable feeling when the name you don’t go by is announced in class, knowing that you can’t change it. “This also goes for international students who have difficult names to pronounce ... I think this will be great.” Oliver said. Vice President of Student Services FeRita Carter is handling the resolution and
is making sure that information is submitted to the students and their feedback is given to the District. Students will not be able to take advantage of the provisions given by the resolution until the resolution is passed by the Riverside Community C o l l e g e District’s Board of Trustees. I f t h e resolution is passed by the Board, students will be required to fill out a request form that allows their preferred name be on specific documents that do not require the use of their legal name as dictated by law or District policy. “I think the language of the resolution will give students greater options for having their preferred names and preferred gender on District-related unofficial documents,” Carter said. During the public comments section, GSA Co-Advisor Jackie
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Bang spoke in favor of and gave fledged support resolution. “I think that this is a very
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the student body can take … So thanks again” Bang said. GSA Co-Advisor Amanda Brown also supported the resolution. “In the past I’ve had the experience of receiving an email from students saying, ‘I’d really appreciate it if you call me by this,’” Brown said. “I’m happy to get that email and am happy to do that ... But it also felt weird that I had the power to say yes or no to that. I don’t want that power.”
Schall honored for service SCHALL from Page 1
“When she taught it, there would be headlines in the Press Enterprise,” Brown said. “I was really honored when she handed that torch over to me, and told me to keep fighting the good fight, that women’s rights had a long way to go.” Schall retired in 2011, although she continued to contribute to the program up until her death earlier this year. Close friend and RCC faculty member Cindy Gobatie gave a passionate tribute to Schall. “Jan was my person,”
Gobatie said. “She was the one you call when the car won’t start, when you locked yourself out of the house and when you need someone to feed the cats when you’re going away. “She was my companion, my co-conspirator, she was my ride. She took on any task and always showed commitment, she showed me loyalty … I probably wouldn’t have gone anywhere if it hadn’t been for her and the program.” Schall served on many committees on the Faculty Senate for 12 years and served as Department Chair.
Schall made a lasting impression on many people in her life, from friends and family to RCC students and faculty. RCC faculty member and close friend of Schall’s, Ray Maghroori mentioned the impact Schall left on RCC and its community. “If you asked a group of Riverside historians to name the 100 most significant RCCD individuals, you will get a different list from each of them,” Maghroori said. “But I am confident that Janice Schall’s name would be on every single list.”
user to take snapshots of any suspicious activity and allows them to report it. Users of this app have the ability to choose whether or not to send anonymous tips to the district police. Kleveno explained the added security this app provides to users. “I think if the technology’s there, I think it’s a good idea. It’s just another tool in the toolbox to
be safe, you know,” Kleveno said. “This is handy because you know a lot of people are in a hurry or they don’t want to wait for somebody to show up, but, it gives you a sense of security.” “I’d recommend it to the students,” RCC student Lawrence Mann said. “Not just for here in downtown, but (for the campus) as well because there’s a lot of crazy stuff that happens on the main campus too.”
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calls the police.” An image of the user is sent to the police so they know who to assist if the user has that setting turned on. Although the target demographic is women, there are numerous features that make this app unisex friendly. The app can be utilized as a ‘witness,’ which enables the
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October 20, 2016
“Win if you can, lose if you must, but never quit,”
- Cameron Trammell
Tigers dominate tournament
Riverside City College women’s water polo wins against American River and Long Beach PAOLA PALACIOS @Ayo_Paola0817
The Riverside City College women’s water polo dominated 13-4 against American River College Beavers and 18-5 against Long Beach City College Vikings, respectfully at the Riverside mini-tournament Oct. 14. Sarina Briseno and Emily Martin each had three goals, while goalkeeper Ariana Olmos had eight saves and two assistsin the game against American River. In the game between the Tigers and the LBCC Vikings, captain Mary Myers scored four goals and five assists, while Briseno, Citlali Salazar and Kelly Perez each had four steals. Women’s water polo is 19-1 overall and 4-0 in the Orange Empire Conference. They have two conference games left before embarking into the OEC Championships Nov. 3. The Tigers will play against Golden West at the RCC Aquatic Center Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. Viewpoints went to press before the results of the Oct. 19 game were available.
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Riverside City College women’s water polo attacker Mary Myers shoots the ball to score against American River College, winning 13-4, at the RCC mini tournament Oct. 14. The Tigers are No.1 in the Orange Empire Conference at 19-1.
Football team defeats Chaffey 59-0
Tigers penalty against the Gauchos leads to 3-0 loss
Rotation penalty gives RCC a three point deduction
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(From top) Riverside City College wide receiver Malik Yoakum jumps over LaMarr Crowder from Cerritos College Falcons during the Tigers Oct. 1 home game, The RCC football team defeated the Falcons, 31-16, Oct.1, Wide receiver Seth Acda avoids a tackle from Cerritos Kijon Washington to score a touchdown for the Tigers. R C C ’s f o o t b a l l t e a m h a s dominated opponents like the Chaffey Panthers who were defeated, 59-0, at Grigsby Field on Oct. 15 to remain undefeated. RCC is ranked No. 1 in the California Community College Regional State Football Poll and will play against the LA Harbor Seahawks for RCC’s homecoming game Oct. 22 at Wheelock Stadium at 6 p.m.
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The Riverside City College women’s volleyball attacker Briana Fonseca serves the ball while teamates Marissa Vialpando, Lauren Wells and Paula Romero wait. The Tigers won 3-2 against Irvine Valley on Sept. 28 in Wheelock Gym. PAOLA PALACIOS @Ayo_Paola0817
The Riverside City College women’s volleyball team fell short of a victory after losing 3-0 against Saddleback College Gauchos on Oct. 14. The Tigers lost 25-20, 25-22
and 25-20 to the Gauchos. The Tigers were penalized three points for a rotation infraction, but should have only forfeited one point,according to a rule by the NCAA. Head coach Monica HayesTrainer protested the three point deduction. The game against the Gauchos will not count, so the
Tigers will host a rematch against Saddleback on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in Huntley Gym. The Tigers will play against the Santa Ana Dons at Santa Ana on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. Viewpoints went to press before the results of the Oct. 19 game were available. Visit us at viewpointsonline.org
&E A Halloween horror flicks for all October 20, 2016
“The more I like me, the less I want to pretend to be other people.”
@RCCviewpoints
As Halloween approaches, everyone begins to meticulously plan out their evening of partying or running from door to door collecting candy, dressed as someone they aren’t. However, some people don’t appreciate the countless children running up to their door asking for treats or the trouble of finding the perfect costume for a party. If you’re one of these people, you may consider staying at home with a bowl of popcorn and a hair-raising horror movie. The horror film genre is almost as old as film itself and many of the movies are considered cinematic masterpieces that everyone must see. So what better time to catch up on horror classics than in October, the month that celebrates horror. Here are five horror films to help you celebrate Halloween from the comfort of your living room. Grab some popcorn, turn out the lights and enjoy. No. 5 on the list is Dario Argento’s 1977 film “Suspiria”. There’s a reason Dario Argento was known as the Italian horror maestro and this film proves it. It follows a young American girl as she arrives in Germany to attend a world-renowned ballet school. From the second she arrives there’s a mystery to the place that’ll leave the viewer in awe. The beauty of the symmetry Argento implements to show the viewer the strict, but elegant atmosphere of the school is astounding. The use of color to differentiate between the fantasy world of the school and the real
world before the protagonist left the airport is incredible. And the story, written by Argento and Daria Nicolodi based on “true stories” told to her by her grandmother, is great. This is definitely a mustwatch film if y o u
least once. Next up is the classic slasher film, “Halloween”, directed by John Carpenter in 1978. Considering it was made with a minimal budget, it is
d o n ’ t want to be frightened out of your mind but enjoy horror in small doses. Next up on the list is Stanley Kubrick’s classic, “The Shining”. The entire film is able to give the viewer chills throughout. J a c k Nicholson gives an unforgettable performance as J a c k T o r r a n c e , the loving father and husband who takes the job of caretaker at the Overlook Hotel during its down time. He moves his family in and instantly begins to go mad. As soon as the family enters the hotel, feelings of loneliness and being trapped take hold of the viewer, giving the entire film the perfect vibe of looming danger. When a director can create this feeling so easily, it’s quite obvious he knows what he’s doing. This film is a bit more unsettling but still worth a watch, even if you don’t enjoy horror, this film is a classic piece of cinema everyone must see at
incredible what this film came to be. The opening shot, featuring the smooth and unnatural point of view shot, is iconic and pioneered the eventual onslaught of unkillable serial killers, like Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger. The uncannily smooth movements of the supernatural Michael Myers through his point of view are very unsettling,
watching him kill his sister through his eyes really throws the audience into the action and makes it almost difficult to watch. It gives the viewer the feeling that they are the one killing her. It’s revealed later that he’s only a child and the viewer is left in shock. If you’re not into being scared this is a great film to watch, there’s nothing so ridiculous that makes you unable to continue viewing but there’s enough blood and killing to call it a horror film. What better way to celebrate Halloween than by watching “Halloween”? Coming in at No. 2 on the list is the classic Alfred Hitchcock f i l m , “Psycho”. This film not only impacted the horror genre, but film entirely. Pushing the boundaries of what was allowed to be shown on film at the time, Hitchcock didn’t allow his piece of art to be censored. Hitchcock knew he had the power to get it distributed despite breaking the censorship guidelines, thus changing cinema forever. This film tells the story of a young woman who steals $40,000 from her boss and goes
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on the run. She eventually lands at the Bates Motel and discovers the owner is a lot more than meets the eye. This film has one of the most famous uses of symbolism in all of film history in the form of stuffed birds, a terrifying killer and incredible directing by the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Once again this film isn’t terrifying +, but wonderful use of cinematic language to pull in the viewer can cause a couple of jump scares that’ll leave the watcher wondering why that caught them so off guard. Last but not least, the best film to watch on Halloween is Tobe Hooper ’s landmark 1974 film, “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”. This film is completely unsettling from beginning to end and is the most disturbing movie mentioned in this article, even though it contains the smallest amount of blood in any horror movie. According to iMDB, the soundtrack contains sounds from inside an actual slaughterhouse rather than traditionally scored music. This creates a distressing effect to anyone who views it. The way the house of the cannibal family is shot, giving it a hellish sense of isolation and doom, gives those scenes a painfully ominous feeling that’ll definitely haunt the viewer’s nightmares. If you’re looking to be scared on Halloween definitely watch this one, but make sure you don’t end up watching one of the lesser remakes. No other film has been able to capture the discomfort you will get the first time you see Leatherface kill as if he were an employee in a slaughterhouse.
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Samsung Note 7 owners could now be subjected to phone confiscation, fines and criminal prosecution if they bring the device on a plane.
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Bob Dylan receives Nobel Prize in Literature on Oct. 13.
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Tommy Ford, known for his role as Tommy on the hit sitcom Martin, died at the age of 52 on Oct. 12.
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Shaliene Woodly was arrested for criminal trespassing Oct. 10 for her role in protesting the Dakota pipeline.
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Food Truck Festival fascinates MARKUS MATHEWS @markusaantoine
So much to try, so little time! The food truck frenzy visited downtown Riverside this past week showcasing some of the best in creative cuisine. Riverside residents flocked downtown as the Riverside Municipal Auditorium hosted HOT 103.9’s Food Truck Festival on Sept. 30th. The newly established radio station turned the section of Lemon Street between Mission Inn Ave and 6th street into a food lover’s paradise. Seven food vendors from around Southern California were invited to serve up unique dishes to hungry patrons. There was such a variety in the types of food that it was difficult to decide where to begin. Those who arrived when the festival started at 5:00 p.m. were greeted with very minimal lines
at the trucks and were handed a ballot encouraging them to cast a vote for their favorite truck. However as the evening progressed, it was clear that there were more people then anticipated as lines to receive food from some of the vendors were longer than an hour. Entering from 6th street you were greeted by Los Angeles based Dogtown Dogs. This truck offered several modern spins on the American classic. While the whole menu sounded fantastic, the must try item was the “Trailer Trash” dog. It consisted of a bacon wrapped hot dog covered with chili, cheese and Fritos. Everyone who tried the dish had nothing but great things to say about it. Not a meat eater? Dogtown Dogs had you covered as their menu included a side of tater tots smothered with buffalo sauce and bleu cheese. The tots were fantastically spicy and gave traditional buffalo
wings a run for their money. However if chicken wings were what you were looking for then another crowd favorite was Belly BombZ. This truck served Korean inspired chicken wings and sliders. The menu delivered by offering both boneless and traditional wings in many different flavors including sriracha lime, honey chipotle BBQ and their signature Mom’s recipe. Belly BombZ made sure not to exclude anyone as the sliders gave festival goers a chance to choose between crispy sesame pork and tofu. Originating from New England, “Shark Tank” alumni Cousins Maine Lobster food truck made an appearance as well. The cousins offered amazing seafood dishes with a unique Northeastern flair. As the name suggests lobster
was the star of this show it made an appearance in practically all their dishes. Seafood and cheese lovers united as one of the most popular dishes of the night was a grilled cheese sandwich filled with lobster. It was very apparent right when the festival began that they were the truck to try as the line began to grow past other vendors. While attendees sampled the different dishes from the various vendors, HOT 103.9 provided great entertainment from DJs, local bands and artists. The great music kept the night full energy and fun. The truck that received my vote for best dish of the night was the unbelievably delicious churro sundaes from Ridges Churro Bar. This desert perfectly combined my two favorite guilty pleasures, churros and ice cream. Ridges had a variety of sundaes to offer including the
very popular Fruity Pebbles. All sundaes came topped with a full churro covered in various toppings. “I ordered the Salted Caramel Churro Sundae and was not disappointed.” stated Riverside resident Paige Blue. “I immediately tasted the vanilla ice cream sprinkled with Frosted Flakes and was captivated by the different textures. The contrast of sweet and salty made the entire sundae a 5 of out 5.” A quick glance over social media will show that many of those in attendance clearly enjoyed themselves. While the event did get more crowded as the night went on, it was an amazing opportunity for different parts of the Riverside community to come together and enjoy some great food. It had been a while since anything remotely similar took place Riverside and the public proved that events like this should happen more often.
Dogtown Dogs provided a no meat option, tater tots topped with buffalo sauce and a side of bleu cheese for dipping.
Cousins Maine Lobster food truck brought a north eastern US favorite to the West Coast, lobster rolls.
Riverside resident Paige Blue holding the frosted flakes sundae and the fruity pebble churro from Ridges Churro Bar. PHOTOS BY MARKUS MATHEWS
Features Fashion show brings awareness October 20, 2016
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RCC School of Cosmetology provides hair and makeup for breast cancer awareness event MARY VALTERRIA @RCCviewpoints
Cameras are flashing as loud, upbeat music fills the night air. A faint smell of smoke filters in from a distance, probably from onlookers. Models in highfashion attire saunter down the runway, with makeup and hair on-point. No, this isn’t Paris Fashion Week. This is the Fashion District Downtown Riverside Fall fashion show -- where breast cancer awareness took center stage. Riverside City College School of Cosmetology students volunteered their services by styling hair and applying makeup to models featured in the show that took place Oct. 6 in downtown Riverside. The show was put on by The Fashion District Downtown Riverside and was dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer. “RCC School of Cosmetology has been working with Riverside Downtown Partnership and local designers for five years,” said Cosmetology Director Peter Westbrook. “I was really excited that (this year’s) show kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness month.” The Pink Ribbon Place, a breast cancer resource center, joined The Riverside Downtown Partnership to coordinate the event that showcased fashions donated by local retailers. Janice Penner, executive director of The Riverside Downtown Partnership explained that fashion shows are coordinated yearly, but only recently have they been designed to center around women’s health issues.
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Cameron Wolf (far right) works the runway with a group of models wearing clothing and accessories donated by The Pink Ribbon Place at The Fashion District Downtown Fall Fashion Show on Oct. 7 . “We decided to reposition the show to reach a broader demographic,” Penner explained. “It helps to get the message across.” Penner also pointed out that having cosmetology students provide hair and makeup for the fashion show helps give them “professional experience” to add to their resumes. “This event is a win-win for students, retailers and community,” added Westbrook. RCC Cosmetology students Monica Mercado and Aubree Pendergraft stood alongside one another as the show came to a close. Both said they were honored to be involved in the event. “If we have the opportunity to
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Riverside City College Cosmetology Director Peter Westbrook greets an eager crowd at The Fashion District Downtown Riverside Fall 2016 Fashion Show on Oct. 7.
(contribute) our skills … it might as well be for something that makes a difference,” Mercado said proudly. “It’s for a really good cause,” added Pendergraft. RCC Cosmetology students weren’t alone in supporting breast cancer awareness. All models donated their time and local clothing stores donated the outfits used during the show. “The (shops) get a chance to show that they offer fashion and accessories,” Penner said. “It’s a venue to promote our downtown retailers.” Clothing worn by the models ranged from vintage wear,
contemporary looks to men’s formal tuxedos. Shari Young and her son, Cameron Wolf, donated their time by modeling at the event. While waiting for her turn on the catwalk, Young stepped out of line to better cheer for Wolf, who Young says has plans to join the Marines after he graduates from Ramona High School this coming June. “He’s doing this to support breast cancer awareness,” Young said, as she snapped photos of Wolf while he was on-stage. “I’m very proud,” Young added. Young had her turn on the runway later in t h e s h o w. S h e worked the catwalk all to the tune of Stevie Wonder ’s
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Model peeks out from behind a pair of chic sunglasses as she stops at the end of the catwalk to showcase contemporary attire and accessories during The Fashion District Downtown Riverside Fall 2016 Fashion Show Oct. 7.
“Superstition” as she modeled vintage-wear from The Pink Ribbon Place. The Pink Ribbon Place is not only a resource center within the Riverside Community Health Foundation, but it’s also a thrift store located in downtown Riverside that serves as a wig bank, breast prosthesis bank and reading library. The program also offers patient navigation, support groups, counseling and survivor mentorship. “I’m a survivor,” Young said. “That’s why I’m doing this.” “(Young) stood out to me,” said RCC student and fashion show attendee Maryann Romero. “She was full of life and she was having a good time.” The participants, volunteers and members of the audience seemed to be having a good time alongside Young. “The show really brings out the community,” said Westbrook. “I am honored to work with so many dedicated individuals.” Although the atmosphere was fun-loving and carefree, the show took a more serious turn once all the models cleared off the stage. A candlelight vigil brought audience members, volunteers and participants together. Amidst a light breeze that gently swayed the flame of candles being lit, a moment of silence was called. Although brief, the silence spoke loud and clear -- the cause had touched many of those in attendance. The night ended as the group blew out their candles, some wiping away tears. People who were strangers two hours before gave each other tight hugs. Everyone walked away with significant appreciation. But above all, they walked away with awareness.
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A child in the audience at The Fashion District Downtown Riverside Fall 2016 Fashion Show gets ready to blow out her candle during the vigil that was held following the event Oct. 7.
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October 20, 2016
Art exhibit showcases creativity
Riverside City College displays art, in-house talent submitted by faculty for department exhibition MISTY SEVERI
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Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist, the problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” The Riverside City College’s faculty art department managed to beat the odds and remain artistic. Submissions created by faculty were put on display at the faculty art exhibition, which opened Oct. 6 in the Quadrangle room 140. Art gallery curator, Leslie A. Brown, submitted a painting titled “Soul Survivor,” which featured a girl in a small town. The piece was influenced by Brown’s hometown. “It’s about being a young girl and getting out,” Brown said. “I think I can relate to that, from those days.” Brown went on to explain that there was a time that she lived with fear. “At a young age … you don’t know if you’re gonna make it,” Brown said. “As a young woman, it’s a scary world.” In the painting, Brown featured a young woman with a deer mask on her face and antlers on her head. “The deer is really symbolic in Pennsylvania because there’s deer everywhere,” Brown said. “There’s something to me that’s about running, running without looking, and always scared.” RCC art student Gina Mairena said that Brown has been her favorite teacher over the years. “It’s really cool to finally see her painting in person,” Mairena said.
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Leslie A. Brown’s painting “Soul Survivor” is on display alongside other pieces submitted by Riverside City College faculty members. Other pieces contributed to the show by full time faculty members included Robert Jew’s “Family Portraits,” and Instructor Stephen Horn’s “Stonehenge,” associate faculty member Chet Glaze’s “You Told Me I Was The Only One,” and a small mix of media pieces by Denise Kraemer titled “Women’s Work.” Art gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with additional hours of operation on Thursday evenings from 5-8:30 p.m. The exhibition runs until Nov. 28 and is located in the quad.
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Riverside City College students examine art submissions displayed at the art exhibition Oct. 17.
Job seekers “plug” into a competitive workforce
Riverside City College Career Center implements job search engine accessible to students BERTHA LEVARIO @RCCviewpoints
For the average person, finding employment has become more challenging and competitive by the day. Students experience an even bigger challenge trying to find employers who will work with restrictive schedules. In order to better assist students seeking employment, the Riverside City College Career Center has created its very own job search engine called The Plug, which was designed so students could have virtual access to the career center regardless of their physical location. “We figured we needed to go more digitally so this is one way to capture where students can access employment 24/7,” said RCC Career Center Coordinator and Counselor Monique Greene. The Plug was put into effect in April 2016. The program’s name and logo were created by student workers through a contest.
Using the job search engine, students and alumni can explore job opportunities, internships and RSVP for career events. “One of the things employers have said is that (there are) all these great opportunities for students but (they) aren’t applying,” Greene said. The Plug is a tool that could help bridge the gap between employers who are recruiting and students who wouldn’t otherwise apply due to various circumstances. “I’ve heard about (The Plug), but I haven’t actually tried to access it,” said RCC student Lizette Adame. Adame explained that she just recently graduated from high school and wasn’t looking for a job just yet since she is trying hard to focus on her studies. “I plan to check it out once I’m ready to look for employment,” she said. “It’s nice to know the resource will be there when I need it.” RCC student and job seeker
Nicole Garcia said that even though she only recently found out about The Plug, she has utilized its services a number of times. “I’ve been taking advantage of everything (The Plug) and the Career Center (have) to offer,” said Garcia. “I’m really serious about finding a job.” The program also provides resources to help users create their own resume online. Garcia said she was thankful that The Plug was created because she wasn’t sure how to develop an effective resume. “I’m confident in the resumes that are created using (The Plug),” Garcia said, “They’re thorough, professional and that’s what I need.” Further assistance with resume building can be found at the Career Center, where students can schedule one-on-one time to create a cover letter that can be shared with employers. Pamphlets with information about resume writing and cover
letters are also available. Counselors are ready and eager to help with in-person services offered at the Career Center, including workshops, mock interviews, the use of computers for student job seekers and by helping a student create
an account. The Plug is free of charge and can be accessed online at rcc-csm.symplicity.com/students or by visiting the Career Center located upstairs in the Charles A Kane Student Services and Administration Building.
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Code of silence in police departments fails to hold officers accountable for their actions
JONATHAN VAN NIEL @RCCviewpoints
Corruption has long plagued law enforcement, and thanks to the “blue wall of silence,” outcry against misconduct from officers who abide by the oath they swore to uphold has been virtually nonexistent. Pol ic e loy a lt y i s b o t h impressive and troubling. On one hand, it is commendable that an officer is willing to lay his or her life on the line for a partner. On the other hand, that same devotion can lead to covering up another officer’s indiscretions. In spite of the bonds forged within this brotherhood, police officers are still autonomous, and officers who engage in misconduct ought to be reported by those who serve to protect the public. But such c r it icism a nd ridicule often goes unheard.
W hy is this? Surely not every officer allows servility to the shield to compromise their moral responsibilities and personal integrity. Where are the whistleblowers? Unfortunately, some police officers are afraid of facing the negat ive consequences of speaking out against their constituents, as Bill Berkowitz noted in an op-ed for Truthout. “Whistleblowing by police officers is all too rare and, in those rare cases when police officers do display the courage and integrity necessary to report misconduct by their fellow officers, they are often faced with being ostracized, intimidation, firing, and/or threats to their safety on the job.” Joseph Crystal, a former Baltimore Police Detective, was one of the unfortunate individuals to face such consequences. Crystal witnessed an off-duty cop brutally beat a handcuffed suspect, saw a detective lie in a formal police report to cover it up, and watched his sergeant approve it. Appalled by the actions of his colleagues, Crystal broke the “blue wall” and reported this misconduct. In return, he was labeled a rat within the
Baltimore Police Department. According to a Department of Justice investigation, a sergeant repeatedly left pictures of cheese on Crystal’s desk. In addition, Crystal would not receive backup during dangerous operations. After discovering a dead rodent on his c a r ’ s
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windshield, Crystal resigned. While Baltimore’s Board of Estimates awarded Crystal a $42,000 settlement after he claimed that the department failed to protect him af ter reporting misconduct, no officers were charged with any crimes. According to Baltimore City Solicitor George Nilson,
investigations failed to identify “any of the people who did what Crystal said was done to him.” The reason investigations of this nature fail to lead to charges is because of the resilience of the “blue wall.” When a police department conducts an investigation into its own officers, it becomes a conflict of interest. Meaning any damning evidence discovered during an internal investigation can easily be wiped away. We cannot expect police officers to be held accountable when there is an infrastructure designed to protect them from prosecution. A c o r n e r s t o n e of t h a t infrastructure is an officer’s ability to have their disciplinary records legally expunged in many jurisdictions. In Baton Rouge, La., for example, a sustained complaint can be stricken from an officer’s record after just 18 months. Furthermore, in Mesa, Ariz., off icers are encouraged by superiors to get rid of past blemishes. “I don’t want anybody to have to relive a problem that has already been adjudicated … that they’ve already been disciplined for … that has already seen scrutiny in the
public eye. So purge your files according to policy. Make sure that the things you don’t want in there aren’t in there”, said Mesa Police Chief Frank Milstead in a video released to the Mesa Police Department in 2013. Another disturbing option for officers is that they can resign and transfer to another department while under investigation for misconduct. I n the case of the fat al shooting of Tamir Rice in 2014, the Cleveland officer responsible was previously deemed unfit for duty by another police agency, and was in the process of being fired before transferring. Police i n f rast r uct u re is designed to protect those that serve opposed to serving those officers swear to protect. The “blue wall of silence” is merely a symptom of that dysfunction. If we are to hold police accountable for misconduct the same way any other citizen is responsible for their actions, police culture must be reformed. Public outrage regarding cases of police misconduct is powerful, but that same outrage must be shared by police officers as well. For one to be complacent in not speaking out against wrongdoing is to be complicit in wrongdoing.
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Campus Question: How do you feel about Donald Trump’s treatment of women? Campus Views is an open forum for Riverside City College students to voice their own opinions, views and ideas. Interviews and photos by Jonathan Ramirez
“It’s not offensive to me. Many people get offended by everything nowadays, so for me it’s normal. And basically people that do get offended are feminists that want everything their way.” -Stephany Palacios Llamas
“It’s bad that he sees women in that light. And I feel that it’s disgusting that he feels like he can impose himself in anyway and it doesn’t seem like he has any remorse about it. His apology during the debate was half-hearted.” -Dorothy McCarty
“I don’t really like how he treats women or his ideologies about women or how he views t hem. We shou ld have a president that doesn’t have a close-minded view about people and have a more openminded about equality and treatment of others.” -Cheyenne Jordan
“Well I think he’s a sexist and he shouldn’t be running for president and that’s period. I don’t think Trump has a u nderst andi ng of women because he clearly doesn’t respect them, so Trump should not even have an opinion on women.” -Aaron Ford
“I haven’t really heard about the problem. But from what I read, he degrades them and I just don’t think that’s cool. Especially when running for president. He’s judging them and it’s not right.” -Jesus Perez
“Demeaning. It’s a battle of sexes type of thing, like men are more dominant than women. People are equal, that is my answer.” -Robert Duran
“Sex ist, ver y. Becau se women count for as much of a vote as men do and if you disrespect the women then the men are definitely gonna follow in what the women do. A lot of men really go where the women are.” -Erica Duran
“ I t h i n k h e ’s v e r y disrespectful. And I don’t like that he doesn’t respect women at all. He’s very rude. I wouldn’t want him to be president. He’s not very smart, so I’m not with Donald Trump on this one.” -Mia Magaña
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U.S. Courts allow desecration The Dakota Access Pipeline project would deliver crude oil and destroy sacred Native land
DYLAN KING
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The battle of wills continues for Native Americans and their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline, which was approved by the federal government to begin construction in July. While corporate juggernauts believe that the benefits of building the pipeline will outweigh the costs, I feel inclined to disagree with the premise of oil being transported through states that rely on agriculture as an important commodity for its inhabitants. The $3.8 billion project expected to transport crude oil from North to South Dakota into Illinois has caused an uproar in the Native American community, particularly with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, who inhabit the reservation on the border of the Dakotas. Constructing a 1,172-mile pipeline along the Missouri River is a cause for concern for natives and environmental activists alike, according to Margaret Two Shields, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The pipeline has caused a spiritual awakening of the
indigenous people who oppose its existence, but it seems little can be done to modify the current position of a government intent on staying the course. A motion filed Sept. 4 to halt construction on the pipeline, which started the same day, was granted by U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg Sept. 6 due to concerns that certain areas along the construction route could possibly contaminate the
drinking water and ruin land that has historical significance to the tribes. Though the emergency motion could be seen as a small victory for the Standing Sioux, Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault II expressed his disappointment with the temporary ruling. “I know more of our sacred sites are going to be destroyed,” Archambault said in an interview with Prairie Public Broadcasting Sept. 7. “I’m okay with the fact that we know there’s not going to be any construction near the camp on the east side of Highway 1806. I’m not happy with the ruling, however, because there’s a lot of
land being destroyed.” The commotion surrounding this event has caused Native American tribes nationwide to camp near the construction site in North Dakota, and tensions boiled over between protesters and workers while awaiting judgment from the court. Former presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders also sided with the protesters, calling on President Obama to take action against developers of the pipeline during a protest with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in front of the White House Sept. 13, as stated by USA Today. “We cannot allow o u r drinking w a t e r t o b e poisoned so that a handful of fossil fuel companies can make even more in profits,” Sanders said to the estimated 3,000 people in attendance. “We stand united in saying, ‘Stop the pipeline, respect Native American rights and let us move forward to transform our energy system away from fossil fuels.’” A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., ruled against the Standing Rock Tribe Oct. 9, where a three-judge panel blocked a request to stop developers from working in Lake Oahe on the Missouri River, where the tribe believes that the project will destroy sacred land.
Dakota Access LLC, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer Partners, the company in charge of assembling the pipeline, needs final permission from the court to complete the project. E a c h month of delay will cost a n
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estimated $80 million, according to attorneys who represent the companies in charge of construction. The ruling “confirms that the pipeline company… and others involved in this pipeline have done what they need to do to move the project forward,” said Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., to the Dickinson Press Oct. 9. “I look forward to the workers
getting back to work, doing the jobs they need to do Monday morning. Hopefully they can do it free from harassment and free from a threat of violence.” Opposition from Native Americans and environmentalists have not curtailed the wishes of deep-pocketed expansion from corporate giants, even as backlash has increased from an angry public. “Industry needs legal and regulatory certainty to make the kinds of enormous investments required to build it,” said Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., to the Dickinson Press. “Pipelines, transmission lines, rail and roads are all necessary to safely transport both the renewable and traditional energy our country needs.” Without conducting a thorough analysis of damage that is likely to occur from building the pipeline, the unforeseen effects could have a lasting impact for decades to come. Documents have been signed, permission from legal authorities have been granted, but extensive research must be administered to fully understand the ramifications that will eventually be caused by corporate entities who hastily move to satisfy their greedy benefactors. “The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is not backing down from this fight,” Archambault said. “We are guided by prayer, and we will continue to fight for our people. We will not rest until our lands, people, waters and sacred places are permanently protected from this destructive pipeline.”
October 20, 2016
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Candidates lack policy talk
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In the 2016 presidential debates mudslinging has overshadowed several real issues The presidential debates are a joke. Candidates glaze over policy details, meanwhile most voters are poorly informed when they go to the polls. Mudslinging during presidential debates isn’t new, but we believe it has reached an detrimental level. According to a National survey conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, only 36 percent of Americans can actually name the three branches of government the Constitution created. It is troublesome that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spends too much time talking about Bill Clinton’s alleged infidelities during the debates instead of talking about his tax plan. His tax plan consists of cutting the business rate to 15 percent, reducing individual rates to three brackets of 12, 25, and 33 percent, with a 0 percent rate for many and adding above-the-line deduction for childcare costs, including for stay-at-home parents,
according to his campaign website. Meanwhile, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton seems too busy coming up with insignificant terms like “trumped up trickle down” to go into detail on the economy and jobs. Her campaign website, like the other candidates, is an alternative way to get detail about policies that aren’t being discussed during the debates. “We need to raise pay, create good-paying jobs, and build an economy that works for everyone—not just those at the top,” Clinton’s campaign website states. “I’ll cut taxes for the middle class, raise the minimum wage, and ensure the wealthiest pay their fair share. I’ll invest in infrastructure, clean energy, and education. And I’ll help parents balance work and family.” Besides Trump and Clinton who are the only candidates allowed on the debate stage, Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate
Jill Stein are also in the running, however unlikely they are to win the election. Many may argue that presidential debates are necessary to inform voters; however, little that may be, they are filled with factual errors voters that will only confuse voters and without proper knowledge about the policies the presidential candidates will try to enact when in office, voters can be mislead. Luckily, there are alternatives to relying solely on the debates, like reading up on their issues and looking at the candidates’ past to see what kind of legislation they are likely to back up. Voters need to be informed if they are to hold the government accountable. We hope that the final presidential debate, which is scheduled for Oct. 19 at 6 p.m., will enlighten voters with the information they deserve as American citizens to make a logical decision not an emotional one.
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