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Championship challenge

The RCC softball team battled its way out of a demanding schedule to get a chance to play Palomar for bragging rights as state champions. full story on Page 18

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Fierce: All-State pitcher Chelsea Ponce started every game at state and was the only pitcher in the state to pitch over 200 innings.

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Intramural Speech tournament scheduled May 31 The Communication Studies Faculty have scheduled an Intramural Speech Tournament on May 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The tournament is for students currently enrolled in a public speaking course at Riverside City College.

Summer semester starts June 17 The last day admission applications will be accepted for Summer 2013 is June 2. Students who registered on or before June 3 must pay all fees by June 10, or they will be dropped from unpaid classes. Summer classes will begin June 17 and end July 28. Check WebAdvisor for add, drop and refund deadlines.

Animation Showcase scheduled June 5 The eighth Biannual RCC Animation Showcase presented by RCC Art Club and Art Department is scheduled June 5th in the Riverside City College Digital Library Auditorium. The showcase will feature 35 of the latest animated short films by students in the Art and Applied Digital Media and Graphics departments. Professional animators and award-winning independent filmmakers from CalArts Film and Video, CAP Sony Pictures Media Arts Program, USC Cinematic Arts, and Walt Disney Animation Studios will be on hand to judge and give advice on the presented films. The event is open to public from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and there is no admission fee. Organizers suggest arriving 15 minutes early. For more information, contact will.kim@rcc.edu or call 951-222-8179.

Commencement ceremony scheduled June 6 Riverside City College’s 2013 commencement ceremony is scheduled June 6. A mandatory rehearsal is scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. at the Landis Performing Arts Center. Graduates will need to return to the Landis Performing Arts Center at 4:30 p.m. for ceremony check in. Students that do not have a hat and gown will not be able to participate in the ceremony. For more information, visit http://www.rcc.edu/riverside/commencement/index. cfm or the RCC Commencement Hotline can be reached at (951) 222-8233

RCC students showcase their short films The Riverside City College Art Department and Art Club is scheduled to host their eighth biannual RCC Animation Showcase on June 5 at the RCC Digital Library Auditorium. The event is free and it will include a showcase featuring 35 animated short films by RCC students in the Art and Applied Digital Media and Graphics Departments. Professional animators and award-winning independent filmmakers from CalArts Film and Video, CAP Sony Pictures Media Arts Program, USC Cinematic Arts and Walt Disney Animation Studios will be on hand to judge and give advice on the presented films. The event is open to public from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Attendees are advise to arrive 15 minutes early. For more information, contact will.kim@rcc.edu or call (951) 222-8179.

Speech bout to take place here on campus Let the battles begin. On May 31 from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. RCC Communication Studies Faculty will be hosting an intramural Speech Tournament for students enrolled in a public speaking course. The event will be held in the Digital library.

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Finding a solution: Information from preliminary reports identifies issues in the Math and Science building.

Working toward breathing easier Preliminary report zeroes in on issues with temperature and odors in Math and Science building Amanda Arroway News Editor Consultant firm Forensic Analytical released its preliminary results regarding the strange odors inside the Math and Science building that reportedly made faculty and students ill. President Cynthia Azari said in an email that the college received a preliminary report from the consultant. She also said the results are going to be posted on the college’s website. “We are going to take the reports and look at the recommendations and based on that we will have to get estimates for the recommendation,” said Azari. “Then we have to look at the resources we have and determine what we can do; we need to develop a plan to remedy the problems -- that is my objective.” The preliminary report regarding the air quality inside the building is based off a phone interview between Charlie Wyckoff, RCC’s interim vice president of Business Services, and Michelle Rosales of Forensic Analytical. The report noted three primary issues identified by the faculty and staff interviews, including strange odors and swings in temperature. The odors appeared to be entering the rooms through the drainage system. The report said there needs to be an investigation to find out if trap primers were installed. A trap primer is a plumbing device used to spray water into traps in the building’s plumbing. When working correctly, a trap primer maintains a certain water level in the trap, which keeps odors from entering the

rooms. P2S Consulting Engineering and Commissioning is expected to conduct the investigation. When the temperature of classrooms and offices in the Math and Science building were measured, some areas were found to be below the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s code minimum of 68 degrees. The current system inside the building cannot maintain 68 degrees when the temperature outside drops below 34 degrees. The report suggests the solution should be adding another boiler and it concluded that the air handling unit system designed for the building “is not adequate to meet the heating needs of the building.” The findings also indicate that the airflow to corridors seem to be inadequate, “creating a ‘stale’ smell, especially on the third floor.” Uncovered ductwork that was not properly connected is another issue that was identified. The report also said the air quality of the building was good. President Azari said she does not want everyone to start blaming others for the problems, but she is disappointed that a new building is experiencing these issues. She also encourages students to alert Health Services if they are experiencing any sickness from being inside the Math and Science building. The preliminary results by Forensic Analytical can be accessed by clicking the ‘Consultant Reports’ link at http://www.rcc. edu/administration/MTSC/index.cfm.

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Time and time again we hear and in some cases see someone being beaten by the police. At this point the villain is now the victim and the beating out shines the crime. Police brutality, or is it? In Bakersfield a man by the name of David Sal Silva 33, was beaten to death after police deemed the man uncooperative. The father of four young children was across the street from Kern Medical Center when KMC security officer called deputies at about 11:55 p.m. Tuesday May 7, to report there was a man in the area who was possibly intoxicated. A deputy with a canine found Silva on the southeast corner of the intersection and contacted him. It was then that Silva resisted and fought the deputy while the deputy tried to take him into custody, more deputies and two California Highway Patrol officers arrived to help. According to www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com. After this fatal encounter the innocent bystanders that had recorded the beating later had their phones confiscated by detectives that came to their homes demanding that the witnesses hand over their cell phones. The seizure of the phones has led to accusations that the Sherriff’s department is trying to cover up the episode, as reported by The New York Times. “My brother spent the last eight hours of his life pleading and begging for his life,” said Christopher Silva, 31, brother, to the deceased. A family has lost their son, brother and father. Officers of the law are now being investigated. There is still a lot to be learned regarding the thin line of an officers unmeasurable issues of high stress, fear and possible adrenaline rush when in the field. Let us consider for a moment as if the district Attorney will be considering penal codes such as 895a as well as 1199. Penal Code 835a talks about how much force an officer can use to arrest a person. It also talks about reasonable force being applied to effect arrest to prevent escape, or overcome resistance. “That is how we are trained,” Retired Chief of Police city of Inglewood, Oliver Thompson said. “When you look at something like this, the problem you have got is, what caused the officers to believe they needed to rise to that level of force to take somebody into custody, to prevent escape and/or overcome resistance?” He continued. Penal code 1199 refers to an officer that needs help. No set numbers- just says as many as possible, get here as fast

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as possible. “Every officer available comes from wherever to get there and then if there is no supervisor present to control what occurs, now it comes down to each individual officer deciding what part they want to play in this type of process, and generally it’s heavy adrenaline, high stress, we have to do what we have to do to put this matter down and that is an individual officer discretion,” Thompsson said. Administrators have the responsibility to sit back after the matter has already gone down and review the video and reports and decide what they are going to do. The District Attorney will then have to decide is this altercation justifiable, based upon what the law says, in that area. Generally that’s a 196 of the Penal code that talks about justifiable homicide by an officer. There are three basic categories the D.A. will have to see if it fits in and generally the one that is looked at is number two. This part talks about how an officer can go about doing things. “I always tell my class the discretion is so wide you could drive an 18 wheeler through it, because it talks about legal process and it is left up to the officer’s discretion”, Thompsson said. There is no way anyone can win in a situation like this because no matter what, the public not knowing what the ground rules are, will naturally judge it based on what their perception is of what occurred. “I always say to officers follow the constitution you never have a problem with that,” Thompsson concluded. Is it possible that in all the chaos that the officers feel that they are protecting society from some type of menacing acts? I think so. We can stipulate what we did see did occur, however what we usually don’t see is what lead to the altercation. “It never makes for a happy marriage, because it says when necessary committed in overcoming actual resistance to the execution of some legal process or the discharge of any legal duty, that is the officers discretion, so if the officer believes that what they had to do was what was done then you aren’t shaking them out of that. ‘They will say you were not there I was there and we did what we felt we had to do,” Professor Oliver Thompson said. What could officers have learned from the altercation that took place on the night of July 5, 2011 in Fullerton when a homeless- mentally ill man by the name of Kelly Thomas was beaten to death where the incident leading to the altercation was shown? Obviously nothing.

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For the love of hip-hop Nishe’ Butler Opinions Editor Poetic sultry compasses my soul and I am forever a fan. Hip- hop a phase, fad or subculture? I don’t think so, let us consider a generation. As I was researching the origination of Hip-Hop and observing pieces done on the topic I couldn’t help but to stop myself from feeling misrepresented. I was born the same year Hip-Hop evolved into something appealing to the main stream music industry. In 1979 Sugar Hill Gang song Rappers delight tells a story about the all-to common dinner at your friend’s house, elaborating on life and the detailed experience of living and in some cases surviving. The song became a classic. There are several element of the hip-hop generation. Emcee which is the actual lyricist that spits a rhyme, Deejay- that mixes and scratches the music on a turn tables, there is also break dancing, b-boy style and even graffiti art work. Breakin’, Beat Streets and Krush Groove are movies that give you insight into the generation of hip-hop in the mainstream transcending race and where you may or may not reside. Krush Groove was a highly successful movie that depicted the life of rap music and further elevated rap music into the mainstream. This movie earned Warner Brothers $17 million worldwide, a gold sound track and most importantly, highlighted the potential of this art form. Rap and hip-hop are both used to describe the music-the movement. Rapping is what the lyricist does maybe in a cypher of some sort to tell his/her story in HipHop. Hip-Hop has a tendency to be extremely controversial with some of its lyrics from the streets which can be harsh and disrespectful, but like anything else it is just some ones opinion or experience not the end of the world. I had to ask myself what exactly is a hip-hopper? Did they mean hip-hop head? No one really ever talks about the positive, inspiring side of hip-hop and the philanthropy. There is so much positivity in hip-hop expression, along with hope, perseverance, love, conquering fear, and a descriptive look into sometimes individual experiences from childhood to adulthood. “The collective message of rap told candid stories of the urban streets, stories of drugs, violence and crime. No matter how hedonistic the

message, urban youth found a platform to outwardly express their rage towards the system,” Rendord Reed, stated. Is hip-hop only ever told from an urban perspective or is possessing the lyricist talent only for those who live in an urban area? I don’t think so. Are the stories about drugs or survival of element and circumstance? I believe the latter. Is hip-hop a platform to rage against the system or a platform to speak about the unjust and what society maybe sweeping under the rug? Street violence and inner city crime is not all Hip-Hop represents, after all not everyone wears Gucci and Prada at the same time. “The word nigga is one of the most popular words of hip hoppers contrary to the traditional derogatory meaning of the word, hip hoppers use the word as a term of endearment, Reed continues, ‘One can hear white, Asian, or Latino hip hopper saying “TJ is my nigga,” which means “TJ is my friend,” Reed said. I think the n-word is used only when individuals who feel that this is the normal for their communicative skills and it is not only slang today, but will always be a lack of use for a better word. Hip- Hop is American culture and in my opinion hip-hop is music. It is a poetic version of life that you may have never paid attention to otherwise. Parents divorced or never married or hate each other or love one another hip-hop music has bases covered. Riverside City College club Ujima hosted a hip-hop event on May 16. Motivational speakers were there such as Steve Lobel who is the founder of We Working, which travels to various educational institutions encouraging people in life and in business. The show is complete with a 10 year old disc jockey’s and radio personalities that shared their experiences in life encouraging all present. “There is no west coast east coast anymore it is just music,” Lobel said. Hip-Hop music is constantly evolving and like everything else in life there is a positive side and a negative side I chose the positive. I love Hip-Hop, I am and will always be Hip-Hop. So if the Beastie Boys, KRS 1, Arrested Development, Slick Rick, Mos Def, Common Sense, Fugees, Lauryn Hill, Outkast, Dilated Peoples, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, or NAS to simply name a few. If any of these artist don’t ring a bell it’s impossible for you to know and even begin to truly understand what hip-hop is honestly about. It is an American culture -- our culture, a voice of a generation that will not be held down, defeated or mistreated. Today the hip-hop industry is worth billions and everyone is trying to make a buck.

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Dream Big: Hip-Hop music industry manager, Steve Lobel, motivates students in the cafeteria while 10 year old DJ Kiss keeps the crowd going with his fresh sound.

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Rape culture at its worst

wouldn’t have a rape culture problem,” comic and writer Jamie Kilstein said. Lack of self-control is not a viable excuse for rape. There is no excuse to commit this heinous act nor to make rape a trivial matter. Often times this belittling attitude towards women is often brushed off. “Recently in my health science class, my professor said the following, followed by a fit of laughter: `I’m not saying that women should be raped, but if you are walking around in the ghetto wearing yoga pants, what do you think is going to happen?” Riverside City College student Caitlin Eliason, said. “He basically insinuated that

Illustration by: Celeste Walter if women get raped, it is either eliminate sexual assault and rape in because they were asking for it or the collegiate and military realms. deserved it in some way. Compiled statistics found that 28 His misogynistic views are women are sexually assaulted clearly indicative of the rape every hour. Of those 28 women culture in our society. This man raped, 41 percent were virgins at is a college professor, who is the time they become victims. seemingly well educated, yet But does anyone really crave still holds outdated and sexist to deal with the repercussions, view regarding women,” Eliason both mentally and emotionally continued. that come with sexual assault and A c c o r d i n g t o t h e R a p e , rape? Abuse, Incest National Network Consider that victims are Organization (RAINN) an average 26 times more likely to abuse of 207,754 victims, age 12 and drugs and three times more likely older are sexually assaulted each to suffer from depression than year. There is a two out of three someone who has not experienced probability that the victim of the sexual assault. sex crime knows the perpetrator. There is no loyalty, joy, and The One in Four Organization beauty in rape. Situations of sex is a nonprofit group that works to call for respect and consent without

the exclusion of either one. Take for instance the recent rape case in Ohio that occurred during the summer of 2012 involving two high school football players and a 16 year old girl. These boys used text messages, pictures, videos, social media and sex to humiliate the victim. Fortunately they were recently convicted for their crimes and will serve time. This is especially significant considering 97 percent of rapists never actually do time for their crimes (RAINN.org). Recently in India a 4 year old girl was raped by a 35 year old man. She passed away on April 30th from cardiac arrest steaming from the physical trauma caused by her victimization. According to the Asian Center for Human Rights, the number of child rapes reported in 2011 in India was 7,112. This number is a drastic change from the 2,113 reported in 2001. Scenes in New Delhi, India’s capital seemed quite reminiscent of civil rights movements in the United States, as the police sprayed protesters down physically with water. Of course they could not break them down mentally, as they protested against the government’s inappropriate reaction towards the recent rape cases in India. Still, much cannot be done to eliminate rape if laws allow it to thrive. In many cases the victim is not taken into account. Instead excuses for why the offender committed such a depraved act are the main focus. Ariel Castro held three women captive in Cleveland, Ohio for over a decade. Not only did he kidnap and imprison the women, but he also raped and impregnated them numerous times. He is labeled as a perpetual nice guy according to USA Today. However, he is also being excused for much of his behavior. Pleading not guilty to his crimes against Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight and Amanda Berry. Go figure.

governments to zone medical marijuana establishments out of business. This decision has left countless cannabis club employees feeling high and dry. Now totaling up to over 56 closures, Riverside has seen a large crop of legitimate medical businesses wilt away, seemingly overnight. This news is coupled by a recent Los Angeles city cap on the number of dispensaries to 135, down from 472, according to a 2012 UCLA study. The main concern, as described by the Supreme Court, is that local governments should have more control over what type of zoning happens within the city limits. With pro-regulation activists demanding their “right” to

convenient access to the dispensaries, the court ruled that there is nothing within the California medical marijuana legislation that guarantees this aforementioned “right”. The city of Riverside has since issued dozens of cease and desist letters to the owners of the remaining cannabis collectives, warning them of the massive fines they face if they do not comply. According to Riverside City Attorney Greg Priamos, the main concern the city has is local power, but all we have seen from the zoning law enforcement is a ban on dispensaries. The city has largely sought to listen to its constituency, Priamos said in the same interview. If I may ask the reader to raise her hand if they answered yes to

there are still hundreds of patients in Southern California that are now suffering because of the inability to access their medicine. Patients that suffer from Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, HIV, AIDS, and countless other debilitating afflictions, can no longer find safe access to the one natural treatment they are offered. A treatment that has no side effects, and one that is costeffective and safe for patients who abhor prescriptions because of the lengthy list of repercussions that may follow. What we will likely see because the recent events, is an increase in elderly people wandering the street corners, using illegal means to find the medicine they need. Riverside, are we doing the right thing?

Rikki Frohmader Staff Writer You might have heard the following phrases: “she was asking for it,” “look at the way she was dressed,” “it isn’t possible to rape a man,” “he probably liked it”. The Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network Organization (RAINN) reports that every two minutes someone, regardless of their gender, race or sexual orientation is sexually assaulted in the United States. This common exploitation adds to the normality of rape and the tendency to blame and shun the victim. “Americans bend over backwards to make excuses for male violence. This refusal to place responsibility with the perpetrator means we need to place it somewhere else—most often, with the victim. And while victim-blaming is nothing new, its pervasiveness serves as a stark reminder of women’s second class status—where we’re not actual people, just catalysts for men’s actions,” Jessica Valenti, author of Asking For It. In our society it is necessary to teach a woman how to avoid being raped then to teach a man not to rape. Sex and images of the female body are a constant in the media, yet we still shame the female for embracing her body simply because we must cater to the animalistic and egotistical ways of the male counterparts. A woman’s attire, attitude, reputation or lack thereof does not make her more susceptible to rape. It is the overt disrespect for women that makes women more likely to get raped. “If guys were as mad about rape as they are the duck face, we

Pot shops drop like dehydrated daises

Conner Munson Inscape Editor In a hazy twist of fate, hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries have been shut down by cities across the state. On May 6, the California Supreme Court unanimously upheld the right for local

the following question: Have you ever been asked by the Riverside City government a question in regards to your feelings about medical marijuana dispensaries in your area? I have a feeling your hands are still fiddling with the corners of this paper. The plain fact is, Riverside makes little money from the current medical marijuana dispensaries unless they are fining them, so it seems as if Riverside’s main concern is, if we can’t make money off of this, neither can you. The real question that must be asked and answered by all of us here in Riverside is: who is really being hurt by the existence of these dispensaries? In the grand scheme of all of this lobbying and court rulings,

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Finals are finally approaching

Autumn Yi Staff Writer Finals – a period of time marked by energy drinks, no sleep, and rapid studying. For many college students, the threat of finals is enough to make them do the kind of hard work in their classes they were neglecting all semester. During the day, many students spend their hours studying in the library. The third floor of the Digital Library, the “quiet floor,” provides Riverside City College students with study rooms, large desks, power outlets, cushy chairs, and plenty of books. From 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., students may take advantage of the Digital Library. During the rest of the semester, this seems like plenty of time. But during finals week, things are a little different. The library should be open for a couple more hours in the weeks before finals. Adding a couple of library hours for a few weeks will help

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Hustle: RCC student, Gregory Castaneda, studies hard for his chemistry finals in just a few weeks, in the library. students who do not have a better study space. Who doesn’t know how easy it is to be distracted at home? Mom is asking why chores aren’t done, siblings are running around, or the television is on. The library is the perfect place for students to study. The upper floor is relatively distraction-free; it even has a room dedicated to complete silence.

Keeping the library open as long as possible should be a priority. The library is a resource not exclusive to students in certain clubs or students who are taking certain classes. It encourages academic achievement by providing the tools and environment students need to succeed. Although it may be expensive

to permanently increase the number of hours in the library, increasing the hours for a few weeks will not cause the same financial strain. At the very least, the second floor – the floor with all the computers – could close at the normal time. The school would not spend as much money on utilities, and the students who needed a computer during those last couple of hours

could rent a laptop from the library. The strain brought by finals week is fatiguing. No college wants its students to fail, and they should be doing their best to improve chances of student success. Is the academic benefit of a couple weeks of increased library hours worth the notice of the RCC administrators?

A cruelly used word with a misunderstood meaning

Mark Howard Staff Writer Imagine being the only black student in a class of forty and discussing the word nigger. If you have taken an RCC English course you may have been there. “The Meanings of a Word” by Gloria Naylor is published in the Bedford Reader, which is a required reading in the RCC’s English 50 course. Naylor’s essay describes novelist’s frustration with attempting to use written language to capture the essence of the spoken word. “I consider the written word inferior to the spoken, and much of the frustration experienced by novelists is the awareness that whatever we manage to capture in even the most transcendent passages falls far short of the richness of life,” Naylor said. I agree with this fully, but Naylor’s objective is lost, or maybe highly emphasized, in her usage of the word nigger as she describes her childhood.

After reading this selection aloud as a class, English 50 students are required to forum and then journal there honest opinion of the considered reading. I thought this reading may have been a great selection to consider personally and privately. But in compliments to Naylor’s position on language’s fail to represent life, I could never fully express how I felt as this sample was read aloud and discussed as an un-diverse class. I felt it was inappropriate and I was highly offended by the reading and the discussion of it in the class. I thought the account was completely false and destructive for black people. As a black person I have never called another black person the word nigger in my life. I thought it was unfair for the author to generalize this as a statement for all black people. There is a great difference between the word nigger and the expression nigga. I was uncomfortable with the use of the word and most of all I was I was uncomfortable with how comfortable my classmates and my professor where with using the word nigger. The word was passed freely and loosely as if it was a relevant word in a relevant text. I was completely disappointed in this writing and in myself for

allowing this ridiculous story to be read and critically analyzed scholastically without voicing my certain objection to it or its usage. My only concurrent feeling with the reading was being called the word nigger for the first time. It was also in a grade school. I was confused, hurt, shocked and sad. Imagine my feelings coming to college and being called a nigger indirectly for a whole 2 days reading. That’s all I think this text was good for in granting the privilege for the word nigger to be used outside of thought for a day. I was highly disappointed in Mrs. Naylor text. She aims

Illustration by: Celeste Walter to be the balance for an under educational text when “Black representation of black perspective Men and Public Space” By Brent in writing but I feel that she failed Staples, which was also featured in to correctly represent the Black Bedford Reader, was not. voice in this text. I agree fully with Naylor’s I don’t feel that was accurate position on language’s fail to representation at all. I’m concerned represent life. that this may be considered as a Words fail me to express the socially educational text. isolation I felt in those class If the actual meaning of a word discussions of the word nigger. was the intention, (as titled) then “The spoken word, like I believe I am obligated to clarify the written word, amounts to a that there is a great difference nonsensical arrangement of sounds between the meaning of the word or letters without a consensus that Nigger and the expression nigga. assigns meaning. And building Outside of reference to racism, from the meanings of what we there is no relevancy in the world hear, we order reality. Words for the word nigger to be used. themselves are innocuous; it is I also found it ironic that this the consensus that gives them true would be considered an relevant power.” Naylor, said.

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Campus Conversations Are you attending any summer concerts or festivals? Interviews by: Alyssa Aldrete Photos by: Marissa Bostick “I’m actually going to the Brewfest. It’s beer tasting and whatnot. I am planning on attending a few concerts as well, but I’m not sure exactly who I’m going to see yet, but I really want to go.” Sonia Nenejian

“I want to go to City Limits in Austin, Texas. A whole bunch of people are playing: Of Monsters and Men, Mumford and Sons, Pheonix.” ElliotT Hamblin

“Yes, I am. I’m going to the Beyonce show, the Mrs. Carter World Tour, at the Staples Center.”

Jose Amador

“I would like to see The Weekend. That guy is solid.”

Chris Gonzalez

“I go to the summer concerts at Fairmont Park.” Krystal Segura

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When the big-screen version of a published novel makes its debut, it is almost automatically subject to the scrutiny of literary snobs that worship the original prose. Granted, this behavior usually comes from Twilight and Harry Potter fanatics obsessing over every minor detail from the page to the screen. However, in the case of the latest depiction of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s infamous novel “The Great Gatsby,” this scrutiny may be justified. The famous American author’s third work, originally published in the spring of 1925, has been a musthave in classroom curriculums for generations. In its mere 9 chapters, it paints as vivid a picture of “the illustration by celeste walter roaring twenties” as our minds Green light: In a visually stunning recapture of “The Great Gatsby,” viewers will find will never realistically know, themselves drawn to the ever-present green light. while simultaneously telling the charmingly heartbreaking tale of dried ink of Fitzgerald, while date, complete with the colorful wooziness.) As if the dazzling bringing to life the pages of wardrobes, crisp-looking trees and Jay Gatsby. In each of its retellings, description in a way that can only twinkling skyscrapers that make cinematography is not enough, the be it for theatre, television or be thought up within the most up the fictional town of West Egg, star-studded cast of the film depicts the story in a way that would truly Long Island. motion picture, “Gatsby” has artistic imagination. The visual acuity is arguably The viewer is taken on a make Fitzgerald proud. been interpreted uniquely, and The tale is told through the Baz Luhrmann’s vision is no one of the primary factors that ride through these settings, in a draws crowds for this particular rollercoaster-like fashion that was narration of Nick Carraway (Tobey exception. T h e d i r e c t o r / p r o d u c e r telling of the tale. From beginning quite obviously done for the 3-D Maguire), a bond salesman that demonstrates accuracy and to end, “Gatsby” displays some option (which is not recommended, takes residence in a cottage just creativity, at times lifting dialogue of the most beautiful visual as the 2-D version contains enough next door to the mysterious Mr. and narration straight from the representations of a story to of this movement to induce a bit of Gatsby. Carraway makes it a point

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May 25 EVENTS

Mixed Media 32nd Annual UCR Pow Wow Craft Workshop at UCR starting at the Riverside ReStore at 10 at 5 p.m. a.m. A Piece of My Taste of Brews Heart at the at White Park March Field Air starting at 12 Museum at p.m. 7:30 p.m.

May 26 May 27 May 28 EVENTS

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A Piece of My Heart at the March Field Air Museum at 7:30 p.m.

West Coast Thunder XIV at Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson venue at 6 a.m.

Travel Photography starting at 6 p.m. at the UCR Extension

CDS Riverside LifeStream blood Concert Band at Alice in Chains drive starting “The Devil Put the Riverside at 12 p.m. at the Dinosaurs Here” National Riverside Ice Town Crystal Fighter Cemetery at “Cave Rave” 10:30 a.m.

May 29 May 30 May 31 EVENTS

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The Complexion Question: Light Vs Dark starting at 1 p.m. at UCR

Crafty Happy Hour at Mazz Bar starting at 5:30 p.m.

Contemporary Music at the UCR ARTSblock at 7:30 p.m.

Playworks starting at 8 p.m. at UCR

The Stubborn Lovers at the UCR ARTSblock starting at 8 p.m.

MOVIES “After Earth” “The East” “Now You See Me”

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Riverside Honor Our Juneteenth Heroes Car Show Celebration at at 3221 Iowa Ave Bordwell Park starting at 10 a.m. starting at 12 p.m. “Magnificat” at Artnival at North the Calvary Park starting Presbyterian at 4 p.m. Church starting at 3 p.m.

E to visit often with his cousin Daisy Fay Buchanan (Carey Mulligan), an enchanting debutante and her wealthy, arrogant husband Tom (Joel Edgerton), and by doing so, introduces the audience to these characters early on. The title character is introduced thirty minutes into the film, modestly walking through another one of the lavish, extravagant parties he so infamously hosts. The sophisticated and confident embodiment is captured by Leonardo DiCaprio, in such a way that acquires the viewer’s warm recognition right off the bat. What unfolds between these characters are a series of confessions, lies, romances and betrayals that tell an exaggerated but universal truth about what happens when a heart is silenced for too long. The only foreseeable detail the aforementioned literary snobs may negatively comment on is the lack of mentioning the subtle relationship between the narrator and Daisy’s best friend Jordan Baker (Elizabeth Debicki), but it is quite justified. For this is a tale intended to be told about the great Jay Gatsby, a tragically optimistic man whose unwavering belief in love continued to beat on, stretching farther into the past than many of our own hearts allow.

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‘two Ennvi’: Lisabeth Mertin’s ceramic sculpture.

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we LOVE ART: Many of the events artists like Yukiko Kuno (left) and friend Yun Choi mingle with the crowd appreciating the art pieces on display.

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Fortified by faculty: Art professor Robert Jew was one of

the few faculty members to put together the student honors exhibition for this spring semester.

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‘Beautiful’: The art exhibit kicked off the evening to a hungry

crowd ready to take in what RCC’s finest art students had to offer.

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Up and coming: The award for “Up and Coming Art Student” was presented to Stacy Patino. Stacy is an active member in the Riverside City College arts acting in theater and student films.

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Nine seasons come to an end

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Destiny Rivera Editor-in-chief Eight years ago, NBC viewers were introduced to the beloved employees of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Through nine seasons filled with laughter and tears, fans have grown with the many characters of The Office. Between heartfelt love stories and hilarious jokes, the show quickly became a classic sitcom on NBC. From the start, the series was

under a lot of pressure with it being an American version of United Kingdom’s “The Office.” “In the first season, no one was paying attention, no one had very high hopes for the show,” said executive producer Michael Schur. “It felt like we were just off by ourselves and there were no parents around and we were making little short films for ourselves.” Nevertheless, the 6 episode first season ultimately proved that it was deserving of the slot on American television. And roughly 200 episodes

later, it was time to say farewell. The series finale aired May 16. Instead of the tragic news of not being picked up for yet another season, producers decided to put the series to an end. This gave them the rare opportunity to write an appropriate “goodbye” plot for the story and its characters. As sad and emotional fans were to hear of the news, they were just as thankful. “One of the most special things about this show was when you would meet fans and they would

tell you about a time of hardship and how the show lifted their spirits,” said Rainn Wilson, who played the role of Dwight Schrute on the show. “Our fans are incredible. They are so loyal and so loving of the show and they so understand these characters and get behind them.” As for now, TBS airs reruns of The Office and Netflix has episodes through season 8 online, giving viewers the opportunity to relive the unforgettable moments at Dunder Mifflin, Scranton. “There is no way to begin to say goodbye or say thank you,”

said John Krasinksi, who played the character of Jim Halpert. “Thank you to the fans, but also, thank you to each other for being everything we were to each other, which was friends and family.” Through the great moments captured on film and the supportive fan base, The Office is sure to live on as most great sitcoms do. Such as Friends, Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond. So instead of saying farewell, we’ll “catch it on the flippityflip.”

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Music is the summer season David Roman Staff Writer

Wi t h t h e s u m m e r t i m e approaching fast we know all the loyal Inscape readers will want to know what to hit up while school’s out. So we decided to compile a rundown of all the must see shows including the ones that won’t break your bank account and the ones promising to make history. Starting off the summer right with a completely free show is Make Music Pasadena hitting Southern California June 1st. Making it their mission to bring great music in an accessible platform to the public, Make Music Pasadena prides itself on charging no admission fee. However if you’re feeling generous certain donations come with cool swag like merchandise or depending on how much you’re willing to shell out, backstage passes. Artists scheduled to play the event are some of the biggest names in indie like Yacht, Robert deLong, and Tanlines. As the premier arts and music festival taking place in Los Angeles, Jubilee Music Fest will be tackling the heat on June 7th and 8th. For the low price of $50 one can attend both days of music under the LA sun. Artists playing include the Black Lips, The Drums, Trash Talk and Viceroy among many others. However cool underground music isn’t the only thing Jubilee Music Fest has to offer. A new addition to this year’s festivities, Connected Fest, is a curated sample sale/pop-up shopping experience featuring up and coming LA fashion designers. If you want to listen to the newest tunes coming out of the area and get some sick cloths Jubilee is the place to go.

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Heat in the air: The summer can be defined by unrelenting sunshine, a break from school and numerous music festivals. For the experimental electronica fans looking for a place to dance over the summer, iheartcomix is be hosting a number of events featuring underground artists like Giraffage, who has shows lined-up June 29th and 30th. Giraffage prides himself on offering “a fresh, sample-rich sound of dreamy pop beats, sensual synths and a lush experimental electronica.�

Tickets start at $12 but if you can’t wait that until then, iheartcomix does have sooner dance fixes. iheartcomix will be sponsoring a series of cheap concerts all over LA throughout the summer like a show at the Los Globos on June 1st featuring Pictureplane. Or Crystal Fighters at the famous El Rey in downtown LA on June 4th.

If your desire is to party out by the beach at some point this summer, then the Vans 2013 US Open of Surfing is our top recommendation. The nine-day event taking place from July 20th-28th right on Huntington Beach is historic in Southern California. Despite being under new sponsorship this year the event is still totally free and while we may

not know the line-up yet, Vans’ secrecy isn’t at all discouraging as we know this to be one of the summer time favorites. Artists who played the free shows last year included Best Coast, Grouplove and past Viewpoints featured artists, the White Arrows. Another staple in summer LA music events? FYF Fest, taking place at the LA State Historic Park August 24th and 25th. Headlining will be the Yeah Yeah Yeahs who’s summer tours have so far been praised for being full of energy and fun. MGMT is also on the bill along with Solange Knowles, who’s been making a name for herself among the summer music scene with her surprise performance during The Xx’s set the first weekend of Coachella. The indie favorite of the show being Toro y Moi who’s only been getting more and more popular and who we predict will be dominating the live circuit for many more summers to come. Passes start at $99 for the whole weekend. For those of you who have a little more cash to spend, the best in-state option would be a drive up north to San Francisco for Outside Lands. The three day music, art, and wine tasting festival hits the golden coast August 9th-11th. This is a big recommendation to those who missed out on Coachella last April and still haven’t stopped kicking themselves. Sharing artists like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phoenix, and Vampire Weekend the two festivals often get compared to one another. However, noticeable differences are Matt and Kim, Daughter, Kaskade, and Paul McCartney who despite many Coachella rumors, opted for the San Fran festival instead. Three-day passes start at $249.50 with VIP passes going for $545.

J a z z b r i n g s yo u n g mu s i c i a n s t o g e t h e r

David Roman Staff Writer

In the midst of summer music festivals like Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo and many others, there is one that no RCC student should miss. The annual RCC Jazz Festival came to Riverside again on May 11. Combining big band and small group jazz performances, the festival hosted jazz bands and orchestras from local high schools from around Southern California and even a few middle and elementary schools. Starting early in the morning visitors had the option of watching schools play in any one of five different locations. The Digital Library Auditorium saw performances from schools like Tesoro High in Las Flores or Peninsula High from Palos

Verdes who each took home first place awards in their respective categories. Further fostering new talent, out in the Bradshaw Center many novice school bands got their first chances at performing live in a competition setting. Surprising everyone by tying for first place in Big Band Novice A were Oak Hills High School from Hesperia and El Camino High from Oceanside. While Santiago High School from nearby Corona snagged the first place trophy in Big Band Novice B. Continuing the mission of generating interest for high school bands and encouraging young musicians to continue with their craft, the visiting schools were invited to attend master classes held in the Board Room. The classes included a combo/

improve class in the morning and a drumset master class with RCC’s own Bob Dominguez later in the day. And lastly a general master class with famous jazz trombone player Bob McChesney known for working with Steve Allen and co-producing his final CD and for developing the trombone playing technique known as doodle-tonguing. The Landis Auditorium, however, was where the real action went down at Jazz Fest 2013. Seeing performances that seemed to be far out of the proficiency of a normal high school band, schools like Mira Costa High School, Peninsula High School and Vista Murrieta High School all placed in Advanced School Big Band. Following the high school performances, RCC’s famed Evening Jazz Ensemble lead by Charlie Richard and Kevin Mayse took the stage. Performing songs like “Loose

Ends� by Rick Lawn (one movement of a four movement jazz ballet called “Mirrors�) and “Cherokee� by Ray Noble, arranged by Matt Harris, proved why the Evening Jazz Ensemble is so highly regarded. Joining the Evening Jazz Ensemble on stage was Bob McChesney who went out and proved why he is such a big deal within the Jazz world. His energetic trombone

performance brought life to the show making it one to remember. However the biggest treat of the night was hearing “Groove Assai� composed by the Jazz Ensemble’s director and RCC faculty member Charlie Richard, showcasing his own gift as a composer. If by next May you find yourself wanting to see great live music and you don’t want to spend a penny then stop by the RCC Jazz Fest, you won’t be disappointed.

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‘Local Gold’ artist aspires to spread positive vibes Travis West Staff editor “Potential and Procrastination” is a hip hop album that debuts the talents of local 24-year old artist Alfredo Pulido. It was a project that took years in the making, but the journey getting there started long before the college graduate even thought about hip hop. “I told myself that by 25 (years old), I wanted to get a newer more reliable piece of transportation,” Alfredo said. Purchasing the new vehicle is one of the things that Alfredo has actually done ahead of schedule. Before releasing his debut LP “Potential and Procrastination”, Fredo, as he known by his followers and closest friends, was featured on various artist tracks all over the Inland Empire. As a result, Fredo was able to polish his presence on stage with over 40 appearances in just over a year. Most recently, he has been booked to host a party in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood hotel. He attributes his success to the communications degree he received at Cal State San Bernardino. “I want to go back to take a graphic design class … time is of the essence and being in a room with graphic designers is a good network to be in.” Fredo understands the importance of good communication. When he was younger, his father would make him tag

along while doing business with wholesalers in downtown Los Angeles. Now, Fredo talks business with wholesalers in Los Angeles, utilizing the communication skills and familiarity taught by his father. “Its not so much that he taught me how to talk, but talk business with those particular people,” he explained. “We’ve been going out there since I was little so I know what they are about.” He has helped his popularity by buying hats and shirts for wholesale and selling them all over the Inland Empire marked with the word “Local” on the front. With the help of local stores and contacts, Fredo has been able to create a large following by collaborating with an I.E. company called Local Gold. The company highlights local talent in all areas of art. His confidence and ability to communicate is what separates him from other hip hop artists. “I won’t claim to be the best rapper or whatever you want to call it. You may like my music but it may not win you over as a fan,” he said. “If I can get you to listen to my music and see my morals, etiquette, how I carry myself and conduct business then I think I have won you over as a fan.” His humble attitude goes along way in an industry where holding your own means everything. Its a refreshing change in a culture that has been labeled as so raw. As he shuffled through his

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Spread the word: With over 40 performances under his belt, Fredo continues to strive for success.

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view from above: Alfredo Pulido overlooks Market Street in Downtown Riverside. iPod for the next song, he began to tell me about a time that he broke up a fight. He was able to talk someone he just met out of pulling out a gun. “I just told him to walk with me,” Fredo said. “I basically told him that it isn’t worth it.” He earns the respect of his peers, something he has been passing down to the younger generation. While working on his degree, Fredo worked at Home Gardens Elementary, where he tutored and mentored young children. He cherishes the time he spent with those kids and hopes to see them succeed and in time pass along the same lessons he taught them. “I really love that stuff, the honesty, sincerity the respect you get down the road … I want to go back and get my Ph.D. and when this is all over I want to be a high school or college counselor,” he said. His parents have been in disbelief of their son’s popularity. In the last year, he has had to deactivate his twitter account due to hackers and spammers. “I have about 3,000 followers and every day I was getting spammed.” He eventually disabled his Twitter account, un-followed everyone and started from

scratch. “My dad was like, ‘3,000 people? What do 3,000 people want to do with you?’” His dad hasn’t been the only one noticing a change in their son’s popularity. “My mom is a real estate agent. She sold a house and formed a friendship with a client and after getting to know each other, the client’s daughter found out that I am her son and was excited to meet my mom,” he said laughing. “I do not want to call her a fan, but she was hyped to find out that was my mom.” After many live performances, many of his followers demanded an album from the growing artist. “My biggest criticism was that I didn’t have a project of my own, hints the name Potential and Procrastination’.” His thoughts on the album are critical. Although he would make changes to the album such as the amount of tracks, Fredo thinks he left the door open to what he wants his sound to be. “I stayed in the middle, nothing too commercial or too underground conscious rap.” Fredo has created a local following, but looks to aim higher. He has collected names of venues all over the country with

the hopes of using his education to book his own shows. “If I can travel I will keep doing this. Even if I have to go cross country.” He mentioned that he would like to get into producing beats and putting together three track EP’s with various producers and artists. He has built a following off of hard work and mutual respect. Even though his mom is pushing for him to go back to school, he has the potential to translate what he has built into something big, but always keeps his goals in proper perspective. It is likely that he will go back to school, but the next step for Fredo is securing his next big purchase. “I am trying to put a down payment on a house. I am only 24, so if I am 26 out here grinding, putting a down payment on a house, I’m good.” The next time you go to a local bar or club be sure to keep an eye for Fredo. He has connections all over the I.E. and there is a likely chance that you know someone who has come in contact with. To grab a copy of Fredo’s album be sure to check out xfredo. bandcamp.com. To learn more about Fredo and his following visit beeazy.org.

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Local artist revitalizes gospel

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The good book: Local musician Andrew Enos releases new gospel album “Grey.� Ben Swinford Special to Viewpoints With the talent he possesses and the comfort he has on stage, Andrew Enos has recorded his talents and released the rock album “Grey� with the help of producer Rolly Ladd. Showing off his talents on stage at Wildwood Calvary Chapel every Wednesday, Sunday morning and night as one of the worship leaders for the church band, Enos also has a side project of creating his own music and making his talents known to people outside the chapel he releases his album “Grey.� The humble 22-year-old

singer/songwriter picked up his first drumstick at the age of four and guitar at 11. “Nothing I could have done to earn it or learn it, it was just all God given.� Enos said. With the gift of being humble Enos praises God for the musical talents he has given him. “My dad just gave me a piece of paper with chord charts and I believed that the Lord was my teacher,� he said. “My motivation is having an artistic mind,� Enos said. “I need to have a creative outlet, I want to create something. His reflection is what goes on in my

heart about Jesus and other people. My motivation has always been Jesus and his ministry that ignites my heart. I’ve always just been motivated by Jesus.� With indie more of his musical genre Enos with the motivation of his Savior, decided to put his musical talent to the test and try something different by releasing a Christian rock album “Grey� with producer Rolly Ladd. The meaning and creation of his album “Grey� came from a bible scripture Revelation 3:1516. “The Lord talking to the church being half in with mixed colors

black and white makes grey. I want to leave grey areas, to not be warm, But all in with God� Enos said. “This album is for the church and people to be more on fire.� Enos wanted “Grey� to look and appreciate the heart of music. His released album contains nine tracks of worshipping and thanking God for all he has done for him as well as the people of Wildwood Calvary Chapel. Enos plans on releasing a new album later in the year containing more of his indie style of music called “Andrew Enos, Devine Disaster.� Creating an indie worship album is something the young artist has always wanted to do. “My desire is to create something everyone will be able appreciate musically and something that people can worship to as well,� Enos said. “The message of my upcoming album ‘Divine Disaster’ is when we worship in the presence of God he also finds us. Like a

natural disaster he breaks down the barriers that come between, it’s a Devine disaster.� “What I see in Andrew Enos’ music is talent that is led by the lord, I really like his music� Billy Maloney, a fan of Enos said. The growing number of fans after each service of worship complements the singer/songwriter. Amazed by his unique voice and style people want more of his music. “Worshipping with God’s people is the most incredible thing I’ve ever experienced,� Enos said. “I think that people don’t know the Lord can walk into a room where worship is taking place and they can sense the presence of God and that’s what I hope this album does as well.� Enos also works and gives music lessons at Inland Leaders Charter School to kids who attend. “Grey� is available on iTunes, and to learn more about Enos, find his lyrics and store, visit his web site: www.andrewenos.com.

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Gobatie ready for next level

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No. 1: Jordan Gobatie will continue his tennis career at Northern Arizona University. James Williams Features Editor Jordan Gobatie, the No. 1 tennis player on the Riverside City College team will continue his career at Northern Arizona University. Gobatie played the last two seasons or the Tigers’ tennis team. After taking a visit in December, he decided it was the school he

wanted to attend. Aside from the coaching staff and the facilities, one of Gobatie’s reasons for his decision was to stay as close as possible, to take care of his family. “To be honest I didn’t even pursue any other avenue once I was offered the scholarship,� he said. “Other schools contacted me but they were all too far away from

California.� Gobatie finished his RCC career by making it all the way to the semifinals of the state singles and doubles tournament. According to head coach Jim Elton, the RCC men’s tennis team put together one of its best seasons, as Gobatie finished as conference player of the year and the team finished as Orange Empire Conference champions and a So Cal Team Semifinalist. “Coach Elton really helped my game mentality and really kept me grounded at many points,� Gobatie said. “I can definitely be a loose cannon at times on the tennis court but (coach) keeps me in check; he makes sure I don’t stray off the road too far.� Gobatie was thankful to have had Elton as his head coach over the past two years. “Even though I do not see it at first, he really looks out for me,� he said. “Looking back at it I couldn’t have asked for a better coach.� He finished his career by making it all the way to the semifinals of the state singles and doubles tournament. Gobatie’s partner for doubles was Danny Garcia. Gobatie plans to set high expectations for himself as he moves on to Northern Arizona. “All I know is that I am going to fight and grind until I can reach to top spot,� he explained. “I have high expectations for myself and I know I can accomplish them.�

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Record stores bring authentic feel

Alyssa Aldrete Staff Editor

Music blares from the speakers above. Posters line the walls. Rows and rows of alphabetized albums await the eager hands of music lovers. This unique experience can only come from visiting an authentic record store. With technology advancing, digital copies of music have become more accessible and have consequently all but replaced the magic of holding a physical copy of music. ITunes sales are going up, the music sections in entertainment stores are getting smaller, and good old-fashioned record stores are pretty much a dying breed. Many people make the argument that one can still support an artist without wasting their own time and money by going down to a record shop. Sure, music does not necessarily have to be bought on vinyl records or compact discs. Fans can still support their favorite bands and artists by purchasing their music from web sites such as iTunes or Bandcamp. “I see it to be more convenient, to just put in onto my desktop, rather than take a trip to my local electronic store,” said Gabriel Bravo, a Colton resident, who prefers to download rather than purchase in-store. “It fulfills my wants quicker.” However, with the option of digital downloading comes the opportunity to illegally download. Musicians spend countless amounts of time and money to produce their music, so when a person illegally downloads simply because of convenience, it robs the musician of all the efforts put into the record in the first place. Supporting the musician is where the true importance of record stores comes in. Record stores with compact discs and vinyl records from artists have become the unpopular alternative to a quick download. “It’s more support for the artists,” said Remington Mendez, an RCC student and music enthusiast who enjoys purchasing music at record stores. “They work hard to make their music and they deserve that money.”

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Listen: An overview of Amoeba Records, located in West Hollywood, which boasts one of the largest collections of vinyl records and music memorabilia in the world. The physical proof of purchase there’s a certainty that there’s no is not the only thing that makes the corporation that is going to mess presence of an authentic record things up essentially, which they store important. have done with pretty much every The feeling a person gets other store,” Sanchez said. “That is when being in a place where the the main difference between us and employees and customers feel the other stores that fell away. It’s just as strongly about music as that they were run by corporations he or she does is something that that had no connection to what cannot be created by the songs in they did.” the “Recently Purchased” folder in The intimate connection their iTunes library. between the customers and “The environment itself is employees of independently kind of a community,” said Rik owned record stores, as well as the Sanchez, a manager at Amoeba artists whose music they support, Music in Hollywood, one of is something many people miss the largest independently owned out on when opting for a digital record stores in the world. “It often download. serves as a meeting place as well, Though the evolution of which I think people forget. technology and the reliance people When people come to shop have on it may not be slowing they don’t just grab whatever down any time soon, music lovers they’re going to grab off the shelf can prevent the closure of the 700 and leave. They stick around, chat independent record stores around with other people, share likes and the world, as well as supplement dislikes. It’s a cultural thing.” the success of musicians, by Independently-owned record supporting local record shops. stores not only benefit the “When vinyl records were musicians and the customers, but the thing to buy, it was a lot the employees as well. more personal. People actually Many record stores that were sat down, played the record, and run by corporations, such as Tower listened to the whole thing,” said Records and Virgin Megastores, Angel Chapparo, a San Bernardino went bankrupt and had to close resident and frequent record store several locations, consequently shopper. “If everyone keeps putting their employees out of a downloading, the next generation job. will never know the personal side “With independent stores, of music.”

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“We should be dreaming. We grew up as kids having dreams, but now we’re too sophisticated as adults, as a nation. We stopped dreaming. We should always have dreams.” - Herb Brooks

Heartbreaking end to a record breaking season

Riverside City College softball team finishes second in state after being forced to play a tough schedule in Bakersfield

Travis West Sports Editor After losing its first game at state, the RCC softball team had to endure a grueling schedule of three games in two days to play for the state title on May 19 at Bakersfield College. A double elimination format allowed the Tigers to get a second chance at the state title game against Palomar College, but the road to get there drained the team. Because of the first loss, the Tigers were forced to play backto-back games on May 18. A 5:30 p.m. game against San Mateo College was heavily one sided as the Tigers were able to take down San Mateo 10-2. Focus quickly shifted from San Mateo to Shasta College with an 8 p.m. start time. Riverside found themselves in a very different game than the one they just finished playing. Shasta was fresh, having played its last game earlier than Riverside and it showed. When Shasta jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, the Tiger’s needed a spark. Gina Grijalva took control. Her double to left field in the bottom of the first brought in two runs with another coming off a wild pitch from Shasta, giving the Tigers a third run of the inning. A solo home run in the bottom of the second and two run homer later in the bottom of the fifth gave the Tiger’s the victory 7-3 setting them up for a shot at the state title against Palomar. The Tigers needed to win against Palomar to prevent elimination and force a second game to decide the winner of state. In the first meeting, the game

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so close: Although softball did not walk away with state, the team’s 45 wins set the new single season win record for RCC was deadlocked until the fifth inning. All weekend opponents tried to hold the state’s top player Natalie Barrios from getting going and by the end of four games, Barrios was walked nine times in four games, keeping her neutralized. Fortunately, the Tigers depth was enough to keep the runs going for Riverside. Grijalva stepped into the batter box and put the team on the board with a run batted in from a single up the middle of

the field. Four more runs in the sixth and three in the seventh gave Palomar its first loss and forced a final game to decide the state champion. Palomar is no stranger to state. The Comets made their tenth appearance at the state championship this year, being led by the daughter of RCC’s head football coach, Lacy Kraft. Having played a full game less than the Tigers, the Comets ran away with an early 2-0 lead

in the first inning, holding the strong hitting Tigers to six hits, four coming in the bottom of the seventh. It was a bad day for the Tigers bats as they could not muster any offense through six innings. Seven errors kept the Tigers from stopping the Comets offense and ultimately loss them the game. Coming into the championship, pitcher Chelsea Ponce was nearing 200 innings, the only pitcher in state to reach that amount.

The future UCR Highlander was eventually replaced at the end of the third inning by Katherine Macias after Ponce simply ran out of gas. She started every game of the weekend. Despite the devastating 7-2 loss to Palomar, the Tigers 45 wins will stand as the most all time by any softball team at RCC. “I wouldn’t have asked for a better team,” Ponce said. “Every struggle and bump … we stuck together.”

Men’s track and field dominate on its way to fifth state title in six years Seles Rodriguez staff writer The word dynasty is not thrown around to often, but that is exactly what the 2013 RCC men’s track and field team has created, capturing its fifth State Championship in the past six years at San Mateo Community College on May 17. The Tigers not only swept the competition, but also broke the record of 143 points previously set by Taft Community College in 1985 with the final score of 151. With Riverside scoring in 19 of 21 events, the team smashed the competition. Mt. Sac. was the closest team to the Tigers in second with 60 points and San Diego Mesa finished off in third. The Tigers finished the competition with three individual

champions. The 1500m race was won by freshman Luis Gutierrez who’s time of (3:52.62), was five seconds faster than the second place finisher. 10,000 meter race winner John Guzman won his race by a full nine seconds while Justin Thymes won the 200 meter race with the time of (21.62). Guzman was not done. After his 10,000 meter victory, Guzman went on to place second in the 5,000 on Saturday. In addition to the win in the 1500m, Gutierrez placed second in the 800 in 1:51.70. Tyhmes who brought in 32 points for the Tigers also ran legs on the second place 4 x 400 meter relay (3:11.52) and on the third place 4 x 100 team (40.87). Philip Bailey, Jordan Morris,

and Chris Navarro got 3rd, 4th, and 5th place respectively, scoring 15 points for the Tigers in the decathlon. The Tigers had a successful day scoring in nineteen of the 21 events and took 23 ‘All Americans’. Chris Navarro was in the javelin throwing 192’10’ taking fourth in the 110 HH. “The guys showed incredible poise and determination. They wanted to make history and they did. It was a fantastic group to work with all year long,” said coach McCarron. The RCC woman’s track and field finished in third place with the total of 59 points for the woman’s side of the state championships behind Laney College (81 points) who placed second and Cerritos College, who took the first place title with 91 points.

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All in stride: Riverside City College won its fifth state title in six years

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Former UCLA assistant to lead basketball program Tim Cornell asst. Sports Editor The Riverside City College Athletics Department confirmed the hire of Phil Mathews as the new head coach for the men’s basketball team. Mathews was hired after an intense interview process that featured many well qualified candidates. The spot opened up a month ago after former head coach John Smith accepted the associate head coach position at Cal State Fullerton. Mathews has an impressive and long resume. He has been a coach at the high school or college level for 41 years. Having spent four years experience as an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska as well as nine years as the head coach for San Francisco made Mathews a top candidate. Though Mathews has spent a lot of time away from Southern California basketball, he is no stranger to this area. He spent his previous three years as an assistant coach at UCLA. He was mainly in charge of training low post players and was a major factor in recruiting. UCLA had the number one ranked recruiting class in the country in 2012 largely due to Mathew’s recruiting efforts. Not only does he have Div. I experience, he also has an impressive record at the junior college level. He was head coach at San Bernardino Valley College for two years in the 2005 and 2006 seasons. The team had a combined record of 51-17 in those two seasons. Every single player from his first season at SBVC moved onto a four-year college with a scholarship. This is an impressive feat for any coach, and one that surely stuck out for the RCC athletics department. Mathews compiled a 349-73 total record at the junior college level in 12 seasons. His team won the conference championship in 11 of those 12 seasons. Mathews will be a perfect fit for the Tigers next season. The vast amount of experience working with low post players as well as guards will benefit the Tigers. He worked primarily with guards at

This month in Tiger Athletics Baseball Season Record 25-14

Track and Field

Men’s Tennis Conference 13-8

Last Game: May. 4 at El camino L 7-1

Season Record 18-3

Conference 10-0

Season Record 0-0

Last Game: April 16 vs. Ventura Loss 5-1

Conference 0-0

Next Event : Apr. 26 OEC Finals @ Santa Ana

Apr. 4

RCC at Cypress

L 2-1

Apr. 4

vs San Diego

W 9-0

Apr. 9

Apr. 6

RCC vs.Cypress W 3-2

Apr. 5

vs San Diego Mesa

L 5-4

Apr. 13

at San Antonio Relays

Apr. 9

vs. Golden West

Apr. 9

SoCal Quarterfinals W 5-1

Apr. 19

OEC Prelims

Apr. 11

at Golden West W 3-2

Apr. 11

OEC Tournament

Apr. 26

OEC Finals

Apr. 12

vs Orange Coast W 4-2

Apr. 16

SoCal Semifinals

May 4

SoCal Prelims

Apr. 16

at Orange Coast W 5-4

Apr. 20

SoCal Finals

May 11

SoCal Finals

Apr. 18

at Santa Ana

W 8-6

Apr. 24

at Ojai State finals

May 17

at San Mateo State finals

Apr. 25

State finals

L 3-2

Apr. 20

vs Santa Ana

W 5-0

Apr. 23

at Saddleback

W 7-1

Apr. 25

vs Saddleback

May 3

El Camino Compton

L 5-1

SoCal Hep/Dec at Cerritos

Loss series 2-1

Softball Season Record 45-6

Swim/Dive

Women’s Tennis Conference 18-3

Last Game: May. 19 vs Palomar L 7-2

Season Record 15-3-1

Conference 8-1

Season Record 6-1

Last Game: Apr. 2 vs. Orange Coast: Win 7-2

Apr. 3

at Saddleback

W 2-0

Mar. 19

at Cypress

W 7-2

Apr. 5

at Orange Coast

W 7-0

Mar. 28

vs. Saddleback

W 7-2

Apr. 10

vs Santa Ana

W 4-2

Apr. 2

vs. Orange Coast W 7-2

Apr. 12

vs. Cypress

W 6-2

Apr. 4

at El Camino

L 7-2

Apr. 13

vs Citrus

W 15-0

Apr. 9

vs. Palomar

W 5-1

Apr. 16

vs Palomar

W 5-4

Apr. 16

at Mt. San Antonio W 5-3

Apr. 17

at Santiago Canyon L 4-3

Apr. 20

vs. Fullerton SoCal

Apr. 20

at Golden West

Apr. 22

vs Mt. San Antonio W 5-4

Apr. 24

vs Fullerton

May 4-5

vs. Ventura

W 9-0

Regionals

Conference 5-1

Next Game: State championships @ East LA

Apr. 5

at. RCC Invitational

Apr. 12-13

at El Camino

Apr. 18

OEC championships at

OEC Dive Championships

Golden West Apr. 25

State Championships at East LA

L 5-3

W 3-2

Win Series 2-0

Nebraska and greatly increased their three point shooting and assist to turnover ratio. The Tigers have seen much success over the past decade behind coach Smith. Mathews will look to continue that success and make a push for another state championship. With the returning talent from last year coupled with an athletic red shirt and freshman class, the Tigers could compete for a state championship as early as next season. The Tigers start a new era next season, but will always remember the past coaches who helped build the outstanding reputation of RCC basketball. Phil Mathews will look to add to the four state championship banners the Tigers already have. The most recent from 2009 won by coach Smith. The future for the Tigers looks bright behind Mathews. Tiger’s players and fans should be excited for the seasons to come.

RCC coach gets inducted Travis west Sports Editor Riverside City College men’s water polo coach David Almquist has reached an all-time high as he was inducted to the Riverside Sport Hall of Fame. Almquist is a Riverside native who has left his mark on the city in more ways than one. His coaching career began at Poly High School in 1974-1975 and continued with Almquist also representing his country in the Olympics. He was the assistant coach for the 1988 silver medal team in Seoul, South Korea. In 2009, Almquist led his team to a 50 win season that is the longest in school history. Almquist plans to retire at the end of the season.

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Home grown: David Almquist has

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