Viewpoints Spring 2017 issue No. 14 May 25, 2017 by RCC Viewpoints

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MAY 25, 2017

RCC adopts College Promise Initiative

College establishes program to assist in student success through academic and financial assistance

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Riverside Marching Tigers perform at the 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade. SAMANTHA BARTHOLOMEW

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The College Promise Initiative will give students an opportunity to earn their degree with less debt starting Fall 2017. After a study done by Complete College America, an Indianapolisbased nonprofit, showed that the average student takes up to five years to earn a degree. “The reality is that our system of higher education costs too much, takes too long and graduates too few,” the report said. The College Promise Initiative plans to assist students in their educational journeys. “Our main goal is figure out what the best path for you is,” spokesperson and RCC student Ashley Martinez said. Those accepted into the program will gain free tuition, priority registration for up to 15 units and grants awarded up to $250 to cover book expenses. Priority will be given to contracts

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signed by May 24. The program will also provide a tablet to participating students due to the program’s plan to create digital books for

student use. However, in order to be considered eligible for the program, students must have

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Job and Career fair arrives at RCC KIMBERLY MARTINEZ @RCCviewpoints

Students and community members dressed in formal attire to attend Riverside City College’s Job and Career Fair May 19. Companies ranging from FedEx to Grid Alternative set up tables on campus with logoclad banners and handed out business cards. H o s t e d b y R C C ’s Counseling Department and Transfer Center, companies set up in the quad and provided students with the opportunity to meet potential employers. “It’s amazing, it’s great!” nursing major Sandra Fanous said. “I’ve applied to Amazon and Target ... any job would be good.” Marlene Becerra, a social and behavioral studies

major, talked about goals and future plans in applying for a position at the Riverside Police Department. “This job and career event is very helpful because I applied for the probation department,” Becerra said. “I want to work with juveniles. From the probation department, I would like to work my way up. After that, get my bachelors and see where I can head from there.” Victoria Chen, a human resources specialist with Starcrest Products, presented her company’s catalogs next to a stack of applications. “ We ’ v e b e e n a r o u n d since 1971, so students can definitely expect to see a steady workflow,” Chen said. Jeremy Sanchez, a talent acquisition coordinator with FedEx, was there to promote their warehouse positions. “The biggest thing I try to get across to students is that we have various shifts that

Riverside City College Marching Tigers were selected May 18 to perform in the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, representing the state of California. “I am extremely honored that we were chosen for the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” James Rocillo said, band director. The Riverside City College Marching Tigers will join the parade to the call of “Let’s Have a Parade,” the iconic phrase that has signaled the start of every Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1924. “This will be the third appearance for the Marching Tigers and I am thrilled to have our students perform in what is in my opinion one of the greatest pageantry events of all time,” Rocillo said. According to the Marching Tiger’s website, they had the opportunity to showcase their skilled musicians in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade first, in 1990 and then for it’s second time in 2006. Band members and staff begin their 18 month planning in order to prepare the group for the renowned parade in New York City next Fall. “I’m looking forward to making memories with my friends in a place that I have never been,” RCC trombone player Tremain Muhammad said.

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RCC students participate in the annual Job and Career Fair on May 19 in the Paul A.G. Quadrangle. work with their schedules,” Sanchez said. “ Try not to think of it as ‘I’m getting hired as a warehouse worker.’ Think of it as ‘I’m getting hired at FedEx.’” Representatives from universities were also seeking a chance to meet prospective students. Schools such as

Azusa Pacific University, Vanguard University and University of Hawaii were just a few of the colleges that came to RCC. The job fair was an open opportunity for students to network and connect with representatives of potential jobs and future educational endeavors.

ySPORTS Everett Najera earns Orange Empire Conference Player of the Year honors.

May 25, 2017

News

NEWS BRIEFS Panel discusses transgender identity SAMANTHA BARTHOLOMEW @RCCviewpoints

Did you know that eight transgender women of color have been murdered since the beginning of 2017? Or that 29 percent of transgender people live in poverty, compared to the 14 percent of the general population? A May 15 panel hosted by the United Stripes Coalition and Dr. Jami Brown, a sociology professor at Riverside City College, served to inform students how they can show support for members of the transgender community, as well as shed light on the struggles that transgender individuals face before and after coming out. Panelists included current and former RCC students Damien Ewing, Eve Hernandez, Asher Jones, Darby Osnaya, Jennifer Shaw and Oliver Velasco. Moderator and current RCC student Joey Mendoza began the panel with a question about transgender representation in the media. “We see a lot of transgender characters being played by cisgendered actors,” Ewing said. “So, the representation is there, but not really.” One of the main flaws of media representation, discussed heavily by all of the panelists, was the 2015 adaptation of the Stonewall riots. The movie sparked controversy after the release of its promotional trailer appeared to completely erase the fact that the riots were prominently led by transgender women, queer women and people of color. “For me, it wasn’t even that the characters were white,” Velasco said. “It’s the fact that it was factually incorrect.” The panel also touched on the personal histories of the panelists, including their struggles in being misgendered and their decision to come out publicly. “I didn’t want to go through another job using my birth name and pronouns,” Ewing said. “By coming out at work, I feel that I opened the doors for other transgender employees.”

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“I was tired of being invisible,” Hernandez said. “I wanted to be a voice to explain who we are and the struggles we go through.” For Jones, the struggle of coming out came heavily from his past involvement with the Associated Students of Riverside

transgender students for expressing their identities. “Even getting your student email name changed is a struggle,” Shaw said. The panelist agreed that a common reason behind hostility towards the transgender community in such matters was that many are uncomfortable with the community as a whole and turn to ignorance instead of educating themselves. “Don’t invalidate someone else’s identity to suit your -- Eve Hernandez, a comfort,” Jones said. The event featured student at RCC information from GLAAD, a nonprofit organization that serves to empower the real people in the LGBT community. GLAAD was formerly an acronym for Gay & Lesbian City College. Alliance Against Defamation, “If you don’t conform and go but they became known solely with the flow, you are unwanted,” as GLADD to incorporate Jones said. the bisexual and transgender For the panelists, the process community in their efforts to of coming out was one that was support the LGBT community. spent alone. Information from GLAAD “Part of the process is going included ways that nonevery which way to deny your marginalized individuals can be identity,” Velasco said. supportive of the transgender “(Coming out) starts off community, such as to never alone,” Osnaya said. “You have to make assumptions about a become your biggest advocate.” transgender person’s sexual According to the National orientation and respecting the Center for Transgender Equality, terminology a transgender person it is not uncommon for school uses to describe their identity. officials to refuse to respect “It’s all begins and ends with transgender students’ identities respecting people,” Velasco said. and to go so far as to punish

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“I was tired of being invisible.”

Promise keeps students from acquiring massive debt PROMISE from Page 1 RCC as their home campus, be a California resident, commit to attending RCC full time and must have a cumulative GPA of

2.5 throughout the program. “Of course, we aim for h i g h e r ( G PA ) , ” M a r t i n e z said. “Universities are super competitive.” Recent high school graduates will not be subjected to the

GPA requirement at the time of application. So long as students continue to meet the requirements, they will be permitted to benefit from the College Promise Initiative for up to four semesters.

Alumnus to visit campus Riverside City College alumnus Dr. Jorge Torres will return to campus to share his academic journey with students in the Digital Library Auditorium May 25 at 12:50 p.m. Torres, who has a doctorate from UCLA, graduated from RCC in spring 2008 and transferred to UC Berkeley to earn a degree in molecular and cell biology with an emphasis in immunology and pathogenesis. Torres completed his medical training in April and will be taking on a residency program at Harvard in order to begin studying neurology. Pathways to Law Open House The Riverside City College Law Society will be hosting an open house in order to provide information to students about the transferring process and finding internship opportunities May 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Charles A. Kane building. There will be a panel featuring Pathway schools such as UC Davis, UC Irvine, USC, Loyola Law School, University of San Francisco and Santa Clara University that will cover topics such as legal document assisting, LSAT Forums and Undergraduate and Law School Tours. A light lunch will be provided to attendees along with swag bags and door prizes. Student Jobs Available The Student Employment Program will post job openings for the 2017-2018 school year starting June 1. The program was created to help promote student learning by locating on-campus and off-campus work sites. The program encourages employers and supervisors to provide work hours that fit within the students’ class schedule. Applying students must have a valid social security card and picture ID with the same name in which they register for classes. Additionally, each program requires specific reporting documentation. More information can be found on the RCC website. Immigration by the Numbers The Associated Students of Riverside City College will be putting on a presentation that will provide an economic analysis of immigration in the United States in the Digital Library Auditorium on June 1 from 12:50-1:50 p.m.

AMPUS CRIMES May 10 TrespassING A suspect who is not a student at RCC was arrested at 9:55 a.m. for stealing food and resisting arrest in the cafeteria. May 12 Hit and Run Property Damage A student’s 2013 Ford was damaged by an unidentified suspect in Lot P at 9:00 a.m. May 15 Burglary A suspect was arrested at 4:35 a.m. in the Quadrangle building for trespassing and stealing utilities services. May 15 Harassing Calls A former RCC employee is listed as suspect in a number of malintent and harassing phone calls directed to the administration building. May 15 Attempted Burglary An attempted burglary and vandalism was committed by an unidentified suspect in the Evans Sport Complex. May 17 Vandalism District and college property were defaced by an unknown suspect with graffiti.

Corrections

From Issue 13 in the article titled “ASRCC student elections announced” on page 1. Clara Velarde is a current senator, not former. From Issue 13 in the article titled “Activist talks body image” on page 1. Feminists Unite held the event and the club president’s name is misspelled, the correct spelling is Charlene Mejia.

News

May 25, 2017

Viewpoints changes leadership

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(From left) Riverside City College journalism students Alexis Naucler and Laura Tapia, the outgoing editor-in-chief, play Uno at a journalism conference March 19, 2016.

It has been a pleasure serving the Riverside City College community by being a part of the student newspaper, I am confident it will be in good hands. LAURA M. TAPIA @RCCviewpoints

I shyly walked into the newsroom two years ago and it was the best decision I ever made.

When I joined the program I only had a dream of becoming a sports writer and after four semesters with Viewpoints I was able to move through the ranks from sports writer to sports editor and finally to editor-in-chief.

As editor-in-chief I was able to grow in my leadership skills and lead a team of dedicated journalists. Those journalists, photographers and illustrators are among the many things I will miss. Another aspect I will remember fondly is attending journamlism conferences with

some members of the paper and establishing connections across California. I am thankful for all of those friends I have made there and for all of those who have supported me along the way. It has meant a lot more than you may ever know. Among those include my family (my mother Gabriela, my father Saul, and my siblings Fer, Brandon, Kimberly and

Bryan), James Williams, Mattew Schoemann, Alexis Naucler and many many more. Thank you to all our readers and community. It has been an unforgetable journey. It is bittersweet to say goodbye to a program I love so much. I look forward to seeing this program serve the community we love and continue to bring home those awards.

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LIFE

May 25, 2017

“Do. Or do not. There is no try.”

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Vietnamese refugee prospers After fleeing Vietnam and being stranded for weeks, refugee becomes business owner

Le said that with the recent immigration laws proposed by Trump and the controversial topics on Syrian refugees, she cannot help, but to be saddened by those topics. Le wants to remind American citizens that America is very diverse and that a majority of immigrants work very hard to get to where they are because some came here with virtually nothing. If America wants to be truly great again, Le proposes love and understanding other people’s cultures before criticizing them. Le encourages people to visit different cultural communities to try their food and observe their customs in hopes that it can help people appreciate immigrants more. Once Le expands her business, she plans to hire people with little experience so she can teach them. “I once too had no experiences so I know what it feels like. I want to teach people life skills so they can improve their life,” Le said. She wants people to fulfill their American dream and said she wants to help them get to that point. “Working hard is vital in our society and having the feeling of working your way up to reach your goal is out of this world,” Le said. “Stay in school and work hard because one day you will thank yourself for it.”

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Drifting in the sea for weeks to months. Not knowing if you will survive or die. This is the case for Vietnamese refugees, referred to as “boat people” who fled from Vietnam after the Vietnam War. A Vietnamese immigrant who was among the “boat people” is now fulfilling her American dream. Anne Le fled from Vietnam in 1981 with her mother. Their boat drifted in the sea for a month until an Indonesian ship rescued them. Le’s voice trembled as she was getting choked up. “Living conditions on the boat were horrific and filthy,” Le said. “I remember vividly that people were very sick on my boat and some even died. People were

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Vietnamese refugee Anne Le, smiling and holding a drink when she opened her business in 2012. She earned her degree in business and now resides in Hawaii, after she and her mother fled Vietnam in 1981. starving and dehydrated.” “I on one hand kept throwing up because I was seasick since it was my first time on a boat. My mother and I both lost about 30 pounds in those harsh conditions,” Le said. Le and her mother were then stationed at a refugee camp in Indonesia for a year until they were relocated to the U.S.

“I was very grateful that U.S. accepted me because now I am a citizen and would like to give back to the less fortunate in this country,” Le said. Le described her early days in the U.S., saying that it was tough for her because she was in a new land having to learn a new language. “At first it was tough, but

Discounts offered to students Summer activities that students can do on a budget PAOLA PALACIOS @Ayo_Paola0817

With school slowly coming to an end and students having more time on their hands, summer calls for less stress and fun memories. Trying to balance work and school is difficult enough. Trying to have a social life in between can be stressful which is why it is important to take advantage of the resources provided by our college campus. Riverside City College student services offers a variety of student discounts. Many people may be aware of the discount we receive from RTA like free bus rides. However, RCC also offers student discounts from amusement parks to, if we

ever need a ride, Lyft discounts. To take part in these savings you must simply provide their student ID. If you are purchasing any tickets online, RCC offers a password to a variety of places who provide discounts. Perks include discounted admittance to local amusement parks such as Castle Park, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Aquarium of the Pacific, Six Flags and Seaworld in San Diego. Students can also purchase $9 Regal movie tickets at the cashier’s window in the Charles A. Kane building. To take advantage of these amazing discounts make sure that you pay your students services fee to be able to participate. You don’t have to do just those things for the summer. RTA is also expanding their services by offering residents rides to Oceanside on the weekends starting June 12 until August 26. If a drive to the beach sounds like a hassle, you can visit the local lakes such as Lake Perris, Lake Hemet and if you want to drive up toward the mountains you have

Lake Gregory, Arrowhead Lake and Big Bear Lake. You can go for hikes in places like Mount Rubidoux, Sycamore Canyon and the Big “C.” You can also visit the botanical gardens at UC Riverside, Rancho Santa Ana and Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs for free. Walking around the trees, plants and removing yourself from the hectic city life is an amazing way to not only relieve stress, but also unplug and enjoy Mother Nature. Anywhere you visit will most likely offer student discounts. Just remember to ask. You may be surprised to which places offer student discounts. Being a college student is expensive and so is going out, which is why utilizing your resources is important. You can save a significant amount of money, which in the end is what every college student wants. For more information and getting the codes visit the ASRCC page on the RCC page and click benefits and discounts

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I was surprised that America was diverse and so I got use to the custom fast from the help of others” Le said. Le graduated with a degree in business and moved to Hawaii to pursue her entrepreneurship. Le now resides in Hawaii where she owns a yogurt business and will expand her company in the near future.

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SPORTS

May 25, 2017

“It’s hard to beat a person that never gives up”

- Babe Ruth

Najera: OEC Player of the Year

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Orange Empire Conference Player of the Year Everett Najera has also earned all-state player status and was awarded five medalist honors during the 2017 season NICHOLAS PERALTA @RCCviewpoints

In one of the most successful seasons in Riverside City College’s golf history, Everett Najera stood out amongst the pack as one of the most dominant players in all of California. With the 2017 RCC golf team acquiring numerous accolades this year, along with an OEC and CCCAA South Regional championship, Najera has quietly garnered one of the most prestigious seasons in the school’s history. Everett has been player for over a decade, refining and crafting his game in anticipation for a career following his college tenure. Following a quiet 2016 as a freshman, Najera knew that coming into this season a changeup was needed in order to elevate the status of not only himself, but that of the school he represented. “Last year was a disappointment, as far as how much talent we had on the team,” said Everett of the 2016 season. “So this year we wanted to come out firing from the get go, we won our first tournament and the rest is history.” Najera was adamant that in his sophomore season, he would look to accomplish all that he could. Knowing that this season would be his opportunity in planting the roots of his future

legacy. “Our mindsets coming back this year, there was a different vibe out there that we needed,” said Everett. “We wanted it, and I said ‘Let’s go out there and let’s do something this year, let’s make a statement.’ Rather than just playing golf, it became more of like a business to us. Just because we were nearly dead last last year doesn’t mean we can’t come back stronger this year. Everett’s goal to improve this year was simple, work harder than the opposition. A sentiment heavily influenced by his father. “This past year I devoted my entire time to just getting better,” said Najera. “Whether it was on the course or off the course, working out in the gym. Talking to my father a lot helped. He’s my swing coach, and my dad is probably one of my biggest mentors. And I told him before the season started that I was going to dominate. I had this feeling that something good was going to happen this year.” Something good indeed as Najera would secure multiple accolades. Not only was Everett a part of the regional champion team, but on his own Najera garnered five medalist honors, was an all-state player, and earned the prestigious OEC Player of the Year honor. “It was crazy. Probably one of the best feelings I’ve ever had as a golfer,” said Everett. “I kept

pushing this year, kept pushing my team, getting the team better. To actually be Player of the Year is pretty phenomenal. It is a great feeling.” Everett was not oblivious to the aid and benefit he and his fellow players received under the guidance of head coach Steve Sigloch. “He pushed us a lot this year. Last year, he saw the potential in us that we had. He was always trying to push to practice more, he was always trying to get us out

on the courses. He contributed a huge part.” Coach Sigloch got to see for himself the potential blossom on the course during this season and in Everett, he sees a future great in the making. “He’s ready to play at a fouryear school,” said Sigloch. “His work ethic was second to none. You could see the improvement from last season. I can see him going on to play well at the professional level.” As Everett concludes his

sophomore season, he looks ahead to the future where he has no doubt he will become one of the best the sport of golf has ever seen. “My main goal has always been to go down as one of the greatest golfers ever.” said Najera. “I have a long way to go but I see myself entering a golf tour, and just gradually building my status. I definitely have no doubt in my mind that I can do it, it’s just a matter of when and not if anymore.”

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Riverside City College golfer Everett Najera practices his drive at Victoria Golf Park Club on May 17

May 25, 2017

Sports

Tigers’ football begins practice CAMERON WINSTON @RCCviewpoints

Competitiveness is always the name of the game when talking about football, and for Riverside City College’s football team the approach is no different leading up to the 2017-2018 season. The team has endured a long and proud journey as a program on the ride to success. The Tigers tasted a harsh set of losses last season against the Long Beach City College Vikings in a tight back and forth game that saw the Tigers going to overtime, and against the Fullerton College Hornets which ended their run in the playoffs. The loss to Long Beach saw the Tigers ranking in the California Community College Football Coaches Association and the Junior College Athletic Bureau drop from the number one position. The loss against Fullerton came at the biggest stage in the championship game for the state playoffs, effectively ending the Tigers season. Despite the disappointment felt in their playoff run, RCC recognizes that they still attained an incredible season record and look to return in pristine form, ready to return with the sole mindset of winning a state championship. However this season looks to provide a stern challenge as many of the players that helped factor into last season’s success have transferred out. “We lost everybody off of last year’s team,” said head coach Tom Kraft. “It’s been a rebuilding year every year, but this season we had a lot of freshmen that left.” One of the biggest positions that needed replacing is the quarterback position after first team all-conference sophomore

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Quarterback hopeful Matt Struck completes a pass to wide receiver Derrick Williams during one of the team’s early spring practices. quarterback Collyn Anderson and backup Ian Fieber played their last season with the Tigers this year. The marksman who looks to capitalize on this opportunity to take over is redshirt freshman Matt Struck. Struck is touted as an early favorite as one of the few experienced returning quarterbacks on the team, but a battle is expected for the team heading into training camp with four incoming freshmen quarterbacks looking to take the ranks as well. “It’s going to be a very competitive year. There’s a lot of positions that are unproven, and have no experience,” Kraft says

“It’s a very inexperienced group, but it’s been that way for the last five years and we’ve done fine.” First team all-conference offensive lineman Kelil Montibon is one returning player that is ready to continue to impress coaches at the next level and help RCC attain a championship title. The 6 foot 4 inch, 290-pound lineman has received offers from a plethora of schools from Southern Methodist University, University of Connecticut, UC Berkeley, and the University of Utah. Tre Bland is another down in the trenches offensive lineman to keep an eye on, as the 6 foot

an even more radiant future series of performances. Many of the swimmers will be coming back for their sophomore season. With six of 21 freshmen on the team that were able to compete in the state championships, it signifies that with such a strong class ahead, it can only get better for the Tigers as they set their sights on the recruitment process. Along with a championship to bring home, the Tigers broke several competition and swimming records this year. Swimmers like sophomore Maxence Bouvier attained a total of five records, Arnaud Magnan with three, Farouk Zaoui and Lazar Raca with two, and Kyle Acevedo and Jacob White each with one. A very diverse and well-built team, six of this seasons players

come from different countries around the world such as France, Serbia, Colombia, and Tunisia to further their education and competitive swimming dreams in hopes of moving on to the

4 inch freshmen is preparing for a breakout year this upcoming season. Gridiron RR, a collegiate media and ranking organization, ranked him as one of their top 50 prospects in the country. He has also recently received his first offer from the University of Texas at San Antonio, with more offers expected to roll in as the season continues. As another season begins, the team looks to continue their seven-year long road to glory in capturing their eighth conference championship. The Tigers also look to extend their home win streak that sits at 41-1, and continue to send many of their

athletes to play at the next level of competitive football.

Bouvier, is one of those special foreign and premier swimmers, descending from Marseille, France. Breaking five individuals records this year and owning a total record of 11 from the previous years his name appears on almost every record in RCC. This was one of What is even more the most extremely impressive is how his skill has caught the attention committed groups” set of many high profile -- Head coach Jason schools, eventually earning Northcott him a scholarship to USC for the 2017-2018 season. “That was his goal all along,” Northcott said. next level. “When he came to the United “It was a pleasure to coach States, he was going to come all these athletes,” Northcott here for two years, and transfer to said. “This was one of the most USC and it looks like it’s going extremely committed groups, to happen.” especially the ones on the state Freshmen Farouk Zaqui, is team.” another talented and premier

swimmer from Tunis, Tunisia, and is seemingly moving in the right direction to be the next premier swimmer after a strong showing alongside freshmen Cole Florez at the Orange Empire Conference tournament. Zaqui earned the CCCAA CoMale Swimmer of the Meet honors at the CCCAA Championships after being victorious in the 200yard butterfly with the time of 1 minute, 52.67 seconds, the 400yard individual medley with the time of 4:02.22 and placed third in the 500-yard freestyle with the time of 4.35.21. With a dynasty on the cusp of immensity, coach Jason Northcott will continue to head the program, with the sustained hope of bringing in talented diverse swimmers from not only the United States, but across the globe.

Tigers 2016 football stats • 10-2 season record • 42.2 points per game • 3402 total passing yards • 38 passing touchdowns • 2371 rushing yards • 21 rushing touchdowns • 14-21 field goals • 17 interceptions • 30 sacks • 6-0 record at home

Men’s swimming takes bronze in championship CAMERON WINSTON @RCCviewpoints

Riverside City College Tigers men’s swimming and diving team captured and came back home as third place champions in the California Community College Athletic Association Championships on May 6. With this victory, men’s swimming and diving team has won their first championship in the school’s history. Led by fourth year head coach Jason Northcott, RCC is on a road to something special. Last year, the team was able to come into the state championships and received fourth place honors, only barely missing the third place slot. The program looks to follow up a brilliant season this year with

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Sports

May 25, 2017

RCC golf place fourth in CCCAA NICHOLAS PERALTA @RCCviewpoints

Coming off of a novice 2016 season, Riverside City College’s golf team has capped off a historic year, with a California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regional championship title and placing fourth in the CCCAA State championships. Held at the El Camino Country Club on May 8 , RCC’s golf team competed in the CCCAA South Regional championships, hot off of their Orange Empire Conference (OEC) championship victory on May 1. The Tigers shot a combined team score of 750 to win by eight strokes over fellow OEC member Cypress College. Combined over the course of the morning and afternoon games, RCC’s golfing phenom Everett Najera scored an impressive 144 score, with fellow sophomore Robby Melton scoring 150, Nick Bridge and Michael Herrera scoring 152, Jordan Sams with 158, and freshman Brian Nielson scoring 155. Wi t h t h i s m o m e n t o u s victory, RCC would go on to challenge for the CCCAA State championships at the Cypress Ridge Golf Course. RCC’s golf team had only ever won one state championship in its history back in 2014. It would be the fourth state championship appearance by RCC. In a hotly contested round of high level golf against seven other regional winning teams, RCC would shoot a 390 in the morning round and 404 in the afternoon session for a team total of 794 strokes, leading the team to a fourth place standing, with the eventual first place honor going to Santa Clarita’s College of the Canyons who shot a 761, second place going to Cypress College who shot a 785, and third place going to Ventura College who shot 789. “Bottom line we didn’t play our best, but from where we were at last season this team accomplished a lot,” said Sigloch.

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RCC’s men’s golf has won the CCCAA Regional tournament in 2010, 2014, 2015 and now 2017

Baseball season over NICHOLAS PERALTA @RCCviewpoints

Riverside City College’s baseball playoff run has been cut short after back to back losses to Pasadena City College in the first round of the CCCAA South Regional series. In the first series game, it was back and forth action between Pasadena and RCC, each side scoring an immense 11 runs by the end of the sixth inning. A defensive dry spell ran throughout the next three innings before Pasadena would score the decisive 12th run in the final inning garnering the victory, 12-11, against the Tigers. In the second game of the series, a defensive clinic was displayed as both teams would score only one run going into

the ninth inning where pitcher Matt Acosta had garnered five strikeouts. Pasadena would be denied no longer, scoring two ninth inning runs after multiple errors, forcing RCC into 3-1 deficit. Valiantly as they tried, Tigers infielder Peter McAvoy would muster the lone score off of a home run before Pasadena picked up the final out of the game closing out their season with a 3-2 loss. Acosta finishes the season with a team high of 60 strikeouts, with left handed pitcher David Barela setting a team average high of seven strikeouts per game. Ryan Mota finishes with a team high of 12 home runs, 46 runs batted in, and a batting average of .331. Tigers finish this season 29-13.

“And it’s hard to judge how other teams are going to look, especially the northern schools because they could play poorly some days but it could be on a course I’ve never seen before. Who knows how difficult those courses are.” Despite coming up short after one of the most successful seasons, Sigloch sees star potential in this seasons team and predicts the talent will continue to improve as well as achieve big success in the sport of professional golf. “This team came away with one of the best records in the school’s history.” Sigloch said. But with four of the eight players on the team moving on from the program, questions arise as to whether next season’s roster will be able to tap into the same magic that elicited the momentous run that nearly saw the Tigers win a state championship team this spring. However, Sigloch is confident the success that has preceded the last several seasons will pique the interest of aspiring players looking for a program that will lead them to a rewarding future. “Players on this team will go on to do big things. And it will depend on the recruits we get but this program has proven successful and I expect great players from around the region will come.” After wrapping up another historic season Sigloch reflects on the success that has followed since his inauguration as the RCC head coach back in 2008. As has been mentioned, the Tigers have gone to the state championships four times, a feat that had yet to be achieved before Coach Sigloch had arrived. Along with this year, RCC has won the regional championships and competed in the state championships in 2010, 2014 and 2015 season. “This team will go down as one of the top years ever in RCC.” Sigloch said. “After what we got done this year, there’s no reason we can’t continue to succeed.”

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Letters America’s prime time show to the The president continues to fuse facts with fiction causing concern and debate Editor Professor Louise Daniels is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and served a tour of duty in Iraq, she is a Riverside City College alumnus, received a master's degree from University of California, Riverside and is a Riverside native. As a student at RCC Daniels tutored math and science and founded the Veterans Club. Da n iels also t ea ches bot h astronomy and physics since last year and is the advisor of the RCC astronomy club. RC C i s c o m m i t t e d t o diversity and Professor Daniels exemplifies this; she excelled in a field dominated by men and is especially interested in helping students of color who are historically discriminated upon in STEM. She is universally admired and respected by students and colleagues. Myself and many others consider her a mentor and role model. I have been a student here for nine semesters but I have only had three or four truly dedicated professors who have a passion for inspiring students. However, professor Daniels will not be joining us next semester or any other semester. She will be very difficult to replace and I am sincerely confounded as to why she will no longer be an RCC professor. — Marcus Depew, a student at RCC.

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“That Trump though,” my sister casually remarks as she walks toward the dinner table. My sister an extremely proud Latina who finds comfort in arguing gently sits down and the table erupts debate. This is our entertainment for the night. Politics is show business for President Donald Trump and the ratings are not great. As Trump Care heads to the Senate, the nation is holding its breath as disbelief washes over us all. This is a reform that will su rely cha nge ma ny lives. Especially if one has a preexisting condition. The list is pretty scary. According to Business Insider, conditions that could make it harder to get health insurance includes acne, allergy, anxiety, depression, e a r i n fe c t io n s , m e n s t r u a l ir reg ular ities and being overweight to name a few. According to Time magazine, “insurers could look at a patient's medical history and charge two

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people of the same age and location far different premium prices because one has a preexisting condition and the other does not.” This reform seems like it was not made for the people but made solely for a win. To hear the applause. To get more ratings. Trump is all about being on top. About holding the highest position as he looks down and smirks at the rest of the world. His party seems to be no different. They all just wanted a win. Republican Representative Tom Garrett commented to CNN that "I don't think any individual has read the whole (Trump Care) bill.” They clearly disregarded the importance of the bill and how it would affect the people.

T h e c r u m bl i n g of o u r government is being caused by Trump’s lack of respect for the fundamental structures that our nation was founded on. He challenges those that threaten his agenda again and again from federal judges to FBI directors. W hen U.S. Dist r ict Judge James L. Robar t halted Tr u mp’s t r avel ba n after he decided that it was “ u ncon st it ut ional,” Tr u mp retaliated with name-calling him a "so-called judge," on one of his many Twitter rants. The firing of FBI Director Ja me s C omey on ly shows Trump’s lack of integrity for our government and his inability to accept that even the president must submit to the rules of the

law. This is an attack on our democracy, on our moral law. Trump has shown again and again that he does not care for the people, does not care for the law and does not care for America. Trump simply cares for the commotion he creates. He leaves utter chaos in his wake. He is unpredictable, reckless and delusional. He is my least favorite character in the show of politics. My family slowly wobbles to the door as our session of entertainment ends for the night. Soft sad chuckles resound as we hug and say goodbye. “Cuídate,” my dad always says. This is not said simply to me but whispered to the world. We definitely need it.

There’s only one Earth, Mars can wait

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It seems that every aerospace company has plans for voyage to Mars. NASA has scheduled manned missions to the red planet during the 2030s, while SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has expressed interest in getting there sooner. The purpose of these missions? To transition humankind into becoming a multi-planetary species. While it is paramount to our long-term survival that we become capable of colonizing

other celestial bodies, we mustn’t do so while divesting interest from safeguarding Earth. On March 21, President Donald Trump signed a bill authorizing $19.5 billion in funding for NASA. Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency faces a 31 percent budget cut. Not only is it antithetical to the survival of our species to financially gut an agency committed to protecting human health and our environment, but the preference to invest in space exploration over Earth’s preservation communicates a dangerous message as well—that there is a backup planet for us. There isn’t. Mars is a mirage, not a paradise. It lacks oxygen, has below freezing temperatures and is plagued by solar winds and constant radiation, among a slew of other issues. Even if conditions weren’t hostile, the NASA Office of

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Inspector General estimates that a manned mission to Mars will cost upwards of $450 billion over the next three decades. Good luck getting Congress to support that price tag. This is why we must prioritize bettering our home planet. Ron Garan, a former NASA astronaut, explains that while we shouldn’t be opposed to exploring the notion of colonizing Mars, we shouldn’t be eager to leave Earth either.

“I think we should explore other planets, but I don’t think we should abandon this planet to go live on Mars,” Garan said in an interview with Quartz. “It just doesn’t make any logical sense that we would leave this planet for an inhospitable one.” Earth is a fragile oasis—a jewel amid the infinite blackness of space. It’s time we star t treating our planet as if there isn’t an alternative, because at this present time, it’s all we have.

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