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Student Show
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What MCC is doing for others
Chariot
The
November 12, 2012
volume 24/issue 9
MiraCosta College
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Photo by Roberto Suarez
Students push for Prop EE on eve of election
Aamirah Syed
Layout Editor
L
ast Monday, from
4:30 to 8:30 p.m.,
Dick Robertson, Vice
President of Student
Services, hosted an evening of phone
calls to the community encouraging
them to vote yes on Propostion EE.
Four Student Ambassadors, Brian
Matthews, Paola Ilescas, Charise
Moore, and Connor Zablow, along
with the President of the College, Dr.
Francisco Rodriguez, MCC retiree
Kathy Perkins, Cynthia Rice, and
faculty member Jane DeRoche made
more than 500 phone calls to the
community regarding the proposition.
“I remain cautiously optimistic
that the count of these last ballots
could push Proposition EE past the
55 percent needed for passage,” stated
Dr. Rodriguez.
The goal of Proposition EE is
to improve academic facility and
technology projects that help students,
active duty military, and war veterans
to transfer to four-year universities
or to be granted training for higherpaying jobs. These improvements will
permit MCC to continue providing a
means for affordable and high-quality
education.
Because MCC’s enrollment has
increased more than 40 percent,
students, active military, and war
veterans are unable to enroll in
fundamentally required classes such
as math and science. If this proposition
passes, class offerings will increase
and shorten the time required by
students to complete their programs.
Additionally, because MCC supplies
vital job training for preparation for
the workforce, this proposition will
allow MCC to continue offering
residents of the community training
and education in areas such as health
sciences, occupational therapy, and
other job training and workforce
programs.
“Win or lose, I want to congratulate
the staff, faculty, students, and
community volunteers whose hard
work and dedication to this endeavor
succeeded in creating awareness of the
needs of our students and of the many
ways MiraCosta College serves this
region. Thank you all for your efforts
and commitment,” Dr Rodriguez also
stated.
As of press time, the proposition
held 54.1 percent of the vote. Fiftyfive percent is needed to pass.
ASG pays tribute to veterans
Aamirah Syed
Layout Editor
Last Thursday, an MIA table was
set up in the cafeteria on the Oceanside
campus to honor U.S. military who are
missing in action.
The table and the various objects on
it each held a symbolical significance.
A white table cloth represented the
purity of the Armed Forces member’s
intentions to respond to their country’s
call to arms. A red rose represented the
blood sacrificed to ensure America’s
freedom, and also served as a reminder
of the friends and family who faithfully
wait for their return. A yellow ribbon
represented those worn on the lapels of
those who demand a proper accounting
of fallen members of the military. A
lemon slice represented the bitterness
of their fate. Salt sprinkled on the plate
represented the tears of their families.
An inverted glass represented the fact
that they are not present to toast. A
candle represented a light of hope that
these members of the Armed Forces
will find their ways safely home.
Veterans Day originated in 1919
as Armistice Day, proclaimed by
President Woodrow Wilson. On that
day he said, “To us in America, the
reflections of Armistice Day, will
be filled with the solemn pride in
the heroism of those who died in the
country’s service and with gratitude
for the victory. The victory Wilson
was referring to was World War I.
However, the original concept for
celebration was for a day of parading,
public meetings and a brief suspension
of business beginning.
Later in that same year, President
Eisenhower announced the first
“Veterans Day Proclamation,”
stating, “In order to insure proper
and widespread observance of this
anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’
organizations, and the entire citizenry
will wish to join hands in the common
purpose.” Veterans Day not only
upholds the historical importance of
the date, but helps focus attention on
the important purpose of the day, a
celebration to pay tribute to America’s
veterans for their patriotism, love, and
willingness to serve and sacrifice.
Photo by Robert Shepherd
2|NEWS
Chariot
“To preserve the freedom
of the human mind then and
freedom of the press, every
spirit should be ready to devote
itself to martyrdom; for as
long as we may think as we
will, and seek as we think, the
condition of man will proceed in
improvement.”
Thomas Jefferson
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November 12, 2012
MiraCosta College
Learn today the skills needed to
become a leader for tomorrow--ELI
will teach students how to become
effective leaders in the community.
Alexandra Korbin
Staff Writer
•
The Emerging Leaders
InstitutConference (ELI) hosted
by the MiraCosta College Student
Services will take place on Nov.
30 and Dec. 1, on the Oceanside
campus. This conference is a free,
non-credit certificate program open to
all MCC students, geared to providing
students with the tools they need
to excel in leadership positions.
The deadline to apply is Nov. 21.
“I went to ELI in the spring of
2011. I thought it was a really great
experience because it introduced
me different leadership styles, and
inspired me to run for Inter-Club
Council Chair,” Nicci Ainuu, ASG
Recording Secretary and former InterClub Council Chair.
According to Jim Gonzales,
Director of Student Activities, the
Emerging Leaders Institute will
present nine workshops designed
to give students the information
they need to gain confidence and
excel in the classroom, workplace,
and community. These workshops
Communication
Skills & Conflict Resolution
•
Leadership Styles, Diverse
Communities
Ethical Decision-Making
•
Teamwork and Collaboration
•
Time Management
•
Vision and Goal Setting
•
Creating Networks
•
Public Speaking.
“Professionals pay thousands
of dollars to receive these skills.
MiraCosta College students can
receive this training for free. Take
advantage of this opportunity to
elevate your leadership skills,' stated
Gonzales.
Additionally, students will be
encouraged to participate in a service
learning project to implement the skills
acquired during the conference.
“No matter what you think you
know coming into this conference,
it gets turned around. The presenters
let you into their world and how they
became leaders, and they’re all from
different colleges. They come from
all over, and you wonder ‘Why are
you here?’ and they’re honestly there
to help you. They want to support
you in everything you do. This kind
of conference would typically cost
almost $6,000 to $7,000, but we get
it for free. You learn skills that you
can use in everyday life, and everyone
that participates is so passionate about
what they want to do. You find out
different things about yourself and
others. In a life full of lessons to be
learned, you can never learn enough,
and this conference is definitely a
learning experience,” said Coco
Brown, student and Inter-Club Council
Chair.
Attendees must attend the two full
days of workshops to be eligible for a
certificate, which will be presented at a
ceremony during the spring semester.
Sessions will run from 8 a.m. until
5 p.m. on both days. Refreshments
and lunch will be provided at not cost.
Students may pick up an application
at the Student Activities Office, in
room 3445 on the Oceanside campus
and in the Student Center on the San
Elijo campus. Or they may log onto
www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/
emergingleaders/application.html to
complete an application.
Someone
you know
is in love.
To make an appointment call 1-888-743-PLAN (7526) or visit
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STD testing and treatment • Emergency contraception
In brief
New Caregiving
Course offered
A new credit class,
Caregiving: Techniques for
Working with the Frail Elderly
(GERO 130), will be offered at
MCC beginning in the spring
semester.
The class will provide
practical and theoretical
teaching on age-related
physical and cognitive
changes. Additionally, it will
explore cultural diversity and
its effect on caregiving, health
consequences of caregiving,
and available community
resources. This course
is specifically targeted for
students interested in working
in the field of aging or those
who are caregivers for family
members.
This 3-unit course counts
toward the associate degree
in gerontology, and also
satisfies the Plan A, G.E.
Area F (Cultural Diversity).
It is acceptable for elective
credit at CSU, and there is no
prerequisite. This is an online
late-start course and begins
January 28.
H.O.P.E. Club
hosts movie night
On Friday, November 16,
the H.O.P.E. Volunteer Club
will be holding a movie night
fundraiser at 6 p.m. in the
Student Center Temescal
Room of the Oceanside
campus. The movie will
actually begin at 6:30. The two
movies being shown are “A
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
and “The Campaign.
The event is free, however
donations are welcome. Pizza,
popcorn and refreshments
will be sold. Fun crafts will
also be available for children
during the “Charlie Brown”
showing. The proceeds
from this fundraiser will go
toward the club spring break
service project trip. For more
information regarding this
event, contact Heather May at
[email protected].
Dance, Dance,
Dance and Dance
MCC’s Dance Department
will be holding their “Shapes
& Reflections” dance show
from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. There
will be a preview showing on
Nov. 29 at 7:30. Admission
for the preview showing is
$8. General admission is $12,
seniors and staff are $10, and
students are $8.
The various styles being
showcased are jazz, modern,
contemporary, hip hop, ballet,
Latin, and world dance.
For more information about
this event and tickets, visit
miracosta.edu/dance or call the
box office at 760-795-6815.
November 12, 2012
MiraCosta College
|3
OPINION
To sex or not to sex? That is the question
To sex or not to sex
That is the question
Photo by Stephanie Phillips
Stephanie Phillips
Copy Editor
A
h, the age old question
of premarital sex and
whether or not people
should be having it.
I was raised with a red light on the
subject which led me to believe
in a future haven where sex when
you are married is like having the
best beer you’ve ever tasted on tap
at your house. Only, the tap has a
personality with ideas and opinions.
I was ill-prepared for the world of
dating due to the bubble of courtship
that I had safely nestled myself into.
These are some things that helped me
figure out when or whether to take
my relationship to the next level. To
better equip the world of conservatives
teetering on the idea of a test run in
the partner department and further
enlighten the free-for all spreadersof-love liberals, let us embark on this
somewhat, scientifically valid and
morally compromised journey with
bible in one hand and bourbon in the
other. It is physics, my dear Watson,
physics. The third law of
thermodynamics clearly states that
the change in entropy of a system
moving from one state to another will
approach zero as it is temperature
approaches zero on the Kelvin scale.
The fun thing about entropy is that
no real system can ever be cooled all
the way down to 0 K, so once you’re
in it, you’re not going anywhere.
The same holds true for starting
up a sexual relationship. Thanks to
chemicals like oxytocin, which are
released during intercourse .It doesn’t
even have to be good intercourse but
if it is, oxytocin will flood numerous
neural receptors during orgasm. This
feel-good hormone creates chemical
bonds between sexual partners similar
to the bond experienced by mothers
when oxytocin is released during
breastfeeding. I find something mildly
disturbing about the neurological
connection between nursing babes
and sexual encounters. The fact
that breastfeeding a grown man
during intercourse is a chemical
bond strengthener, horrifies me.
What else this
psychologically
damaging vision
of chemical
bonding is telling
us is something
profoundly
beautiful. There
is a direct
neurological
link to sex
and family, a
sacred, universal
connection that
binds people
together beyond
their choosing to be apart. It’s the
entropy that breaks our hearts.
Thermodynamics wins again.
For you right-brainers, every time
two people get it on, fireworks in
the brain spell out the words: love,
safety, connection and comfort. These
feelings don’t go away. You can keep
throwing more bonds in the box but
you can’t extinguish the ones you’ve
made. Do you really want to share the
chemical equivalent of breastfeeding
with Joe Shmoe at the bar or Loosey
Lucy at the club last night?
Hopefully most adults are somewhat
educated on the risks of obtaining
social diseases. If not, read “Candide.”
Syphilis is getting pretty popular
again. The asymptomatic nature of STDs
is enough to get me off the roster for
team get busy. The majority of STDs
produce no symptoms or signs, or
produce symptoms so mild that they’re
unnoticed. Consequently, many of the
infected have no idea that they need
medical care.
Gender disparities, like women
suffering more frequent and more
serious STD complications than men
do are still peculiar to me, even after
research. Among the most serious STD
complications are pelvic inflammatory
disease, ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy
outside of the uterus), infertility, and
chronic pelvic pain. Age is more than
a number.
According to
the Centers
for Disease
Control and
Prevention
( C D C ) ,
compared to
older adults,
sexually
a c t i v e
adolescents
ages 15 to 19
and young
adults ages
20 to 24 are
at higher risk for getting STDs. Time
between infection and complications
are often a long interval. Sometimes
years occurs between acquiring an
STD and recognizing a clinically
significant health problem. The CDC’s
Reportable STD’s in Young People
15-24 by State and County, 2010, put
San Diego County in the red (that’s
bad) for P&S syphilis and chlamydia
was a close second. Now that we’re all tightening those
chastity belts, how about addressing
the moral aspects of whether or
not to have and to hold before you
hold-naked. Where is the beauty in
premarital sex? Is it going to give a
woman security that a little back-fat
hanging over the top of her strapless
wedding gown isn’t going to scare
away the man of her dreams? Is
premarital sex going to give a lessendowed man the confidence to take
a step toward commitment? After knowing some of the physical/
chemical reactions that are happening
in the body during intercourse, it
seems potentially damaging to our
emotional well-being to have sex
without commitment. Our bodies seem
to be wired for such a thing, yet the
thrill of an endorphin rush from such
a favorite form of cardio is altogether
overwhelming when willing prospects
are right in front of you with no strings
attached. Battling the desire for instant
gratification is a constant but no
matter where an individual’s moral
hierarchy stands, I think everyone will
agree that it hurts to be hurt, whether
self-inflicted by our own choices or
not. To engage in intercourse is to let
another person become as physically
close to you as possible, outside of
being in utero. Sexual safety comes
with honesty and trust. Upholding
truth is an issue of morality. The fact
is that our bodies create bonds. Despite
the mental wars we can wage on our
minds, we all have to be willing to
take responsibility for the forces we
choose to move within ourselves and
each other. “There is nothing from without a
man that entering into him can defile
him: but the things which come out
of him, those are they that defile the
man.” -Mark 7:15 I’m pretty sure
that he wasn’t talking about venereal
disease. The sexual decisions that I make
with the one whom I desire will
produce from me, the fruits of love.
It doesn’t make us less of a person
if we have premarital sex. It doesn’t
ruin us or defile us. What ruins us
is harsh judgment, irresponsibility,
selfishness and a lack of love.
Everybody has that sometimes lonely
piece of imperfection beating in his
or her chest that is not so different
from the guy’s sitting next to you in
class. Spread your patience, kindness
and long-suffering as much as you’re
willing and do it safely.
What
do you
think?
Do You Think People
Should Wait Until Marriage
To Have Sex?
“I feel the core of the
human soul is based on
experience. If they feel
comfortable with each other
and they’re in love, they
should do it.”
Conor
“I don’t really feel
comfortable discussing this
topic.”
Frank
“I think you should wait
but it’s not easy.”
Rebecca
“One word: herpes.”
Samantha
“It just seems all the more
special when two people can
have something together,
just the two of them.”
Mary
"Although I have never
done it [waited until
marriage], I do believe it
would be a wonderful way
to begin a life together."
Bob
4|ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
November 12, 2012
MiraCosta College
Blue Gate Gallery Show features “Explorations” by Ann Olson
The Blue Gate Gallery will
present works by Ann Olson
from Nov. 13 to Nov. 23. There
will be a closing reception on
Nov. 20, at 1:15 p.m.
Olson is a re-entry student
who has been studying art
for three years at MCC. She
has taken 44 units worth of
courses in everything from the
history of art to drawing and
painting.
"I'm trying to build up my
portfolio. I really enjoy the
classes here and the amount
of the focus the teachers put
toward their students. The
instruction is great. I'm very
lucky to have the opportunity
to go go here, " said Olson.
The artist has a B.A. in
Education, and is currently
applying to graduate school
at UCSD and the Art Institute
of Boston.
"What I like best about art
is that it's a great way of self
expression, and self expression
is a survival of humanity,"
Olson says."
This show represents two
avenues of exploration in my
artistic process since 2011.
The first explores portraiture
using charcoal and paint.
The second represents my
investigation of a variety of
printmaking techniques.
The drawings feature the
use of symbols and repetitive
imagery to describe the
event or the personality of
the subject. The prints are
traditional line drawings
that allowed me to explore
this process driven medium
and discover its expressive
possibilities.
S
Catch the original before you see the remake
Alexandra Korbin
Staff Writer
Helena Bonham-Carter and Ralph
Fiennes of the Harry Potter franchise
will star in the newest version of Great
Expectations this month. But film
critic Leonard Martin calls an earlier
version of the classic story “one of the
greatest films of all time.” To fully
appreciate this upcoming film, you
owe it to yourself to first see David
Lean’s epic film Great Expectations,
the story of a young orphan named Pip
whose life is forever changed when
a secret benefactor reveals that he is
destined to grow up to be a gentleman
of “great expectations.” As a young
boy, Pip meets grotesque characters
who mold his simple life into that of
a London gentleman. But even as Pip
carries out the extravagant lifestyle
Oddball--A new sound with a classic feel
V
e
Robert Shepherd
Staff Writer
Oddball is a San Diego based
rock band that fuses punk, metal and
‘80s glam-rock into one dynamite
package. Oddball is: Rob Shepherd,
lead vocals and guitar, Kevin Kane,
bass Zach Granlic, drums and the
newest member Wess Hawkins, on
lead guitar. Oddballs’ songs with
r
titles like: T.J. Hooker and Tequila
Mockingbird allow the listener to
quickly come to the realization that
these very accomplished musicians
don’t make the mistake of taking
themselves too seriously, making their
live show thoroughly enjoyable.
The song “So Sorry” has been made
into a full length music video, taped
and directed by: Chance Kassel, and
can be viewed from their Facebook
page. Be sure to “like” the page to keep
updated on upcoming events.
he always dreamed of, his memories
are plagued by an escaped convict
that he dreads, the demented heiress
Miss Havisham, and the cruel Estella
who Pip has fallen hopelessly in love
with. David Lean’s 1946 adaption
(whose films include Dr. Zhivago
and Lawrence of Arabia) of Charles
Dickens’ cherished novel is filled with
memorable performances from the
actors, who bring Dickens’famously
animated characters to life. The film
follows Dickens’ novel seamlessly,
giving the mysterious and thrilling
story an expert performance, and
earned praise from film critics. See if
you can notice a very young Sir Alec
Guinness (famous for his role as ObiWan Kenobi Star Wars) performing as
Pip’s best friend. There’s still plenty
of time to order the classic version
from Netflix (also available on the
Instant Queue) before the newest film
hits theaters.
W
E
I
If you’re looking for a local act
with a “big time” feel, Oddball fits
the bill, with a new sound and look
yet holding on to classic tone. Their
songs are entertaining, memorable
and well structured. While opening
for international touring and recording
acts such as D.R.I. and Missing
Persons this group has held their own.
I see a lot of acts and I can say with
all confidence, this band has what it
takes to make it. Tim Pyles has been
playing a couple of selections off the
newest C.D. “Cold Beer, Dirty Girls”
on 94/9 over the last couple of months
and has been working with the band to
put some dates together.
The boys will be playing in L.A.
and surrounding areas for the next
few weeks but will return to San
Diego in December. For a complete
schedule check out Oddball San Diego
on Facebook. I highly recommend
catching a show when you have the
opportunity.
Disney does not disappoint
Roberto Suarez
Photographer
Now that Halloween is over, a
new month begins, most evidently in
the theatres as we start to lean more
towards family movies as the holidays
begin. With so many new movies to
choose from, you must ask yourself
which one do I watch?
Many of us as college students will
want to escape our stressful lives and
return to a time when things when
simplicity flowed through our lives.
Why not turn and watch a children’s
CGI film? Did I mention the film is
produced by Disney?
This month, Disney released the
ever so hyped movie Wreck it Ralph.
After many months of anticipation
and anxious fans waiting for this film,
I dare say that it does not disappoint.
The film revolves around video
game characters and their lives after
the arcades close, and reveals what
happens in the heart of Game Central
Station, closely resembling an idea
very similar to the Toy Story franchise.
The movie’s main character is
Ralph, who ironically is a good guy
stuck with the job of playing the video
game’s villain as a building wrecker.
This causes his neighbors in the video
game world to think he indeed is a
real bad guy. In order to seek a little
“Wreckognition,” Ralph decides to
video game jump into other games,
which is against the law in the video
game world. Along the way he meets
many colorful characters, including
his right hand wing girl, Vanellope
Von Schweetz.
The characters are very well scripted
and while some of the character
types seem to be recycled (such as
Ralph being the ostracized outcast,
Vanellope being the hyperactive
ambitious young child, Sergeant
Tamora being the overly uptight
military commander, and Fix-it Felix
being the self determined secondary
hero), Disney manages to give these
personalities a fresh new look, which
makes the movie even more enjoyable.
While I am not a big fan of overused
and constant bombardment of puns,
Disney makes them work, and they
end up being quite charming and
funny.
This movie is perfect to watch with
your family, friends, or even younger
siblings. It is well rounded and has
something for everyone.
If you are a gamer or a fan of
video games, then I would highly
recommend this film to you, as the
nostalgia will greatly sink in. Disney,
take my tokens. I demand a sequel.
|5
What MiraCostans are doing for others
November 12, 2012
MiraCosta College
FEATURE
Photos by Priscilla Barden Sumislaski
Would you like to help the countless victims of hurricane Sandy who have lost everything? The Chariot accepting donations to be sent to a food bank in New Jersey. With
the elections overshadowing most everything newsworthy in recent weeks, many are almost unaware of the devastation East Coast states have experienced. The local
food banks in the area are completely depleted, so many are going hungry. Here’s your chance to help. The Chariot staff is accepting donations. For your donation of any
amount, you will receive a specially designed wristband to remind others of the needs of the storm victims. To make your donation, stop by the Chariot Newsroom between
10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Or you may send a check to Mail Stop 12A. Make checks payable to MiraCosta College and write “I love NJ” in the memo line.
Why are you a holiday angel?
“I do it every year because it makes
me feel good that I am helping a child,
in some small way, have a wonderful
Christmas.”
Diane Danielewicz,
Scholarship Specialist.
“It’s heartwarming. I love being able
to give back. It’s nice to be able to
give what most of us don’t get to have.
Growing up I didn’t have a lot, so it’s
nice to be able to feel that you know
what they’re going through too.”
Coco Brown, student
“I love the Holiday Angels. The
celebration is about the students’ children
who are getting it. A lot of the children
come from low income families and this
might be the only gift they get. And I
love Christmas time. This is a time to
give to kids and I love it and I like it’s
anonymous.”
Patty Bach, Vice President of CLC
“I’ve never heard of it before but I
would definitely participate. Getting a
gift for kids and putting a smile on their
face is worth a thousand words.”
Victoria Fuller, student
November 12, 2012
MiraCosta College
6|ON CAMPUS
ASG attends assembly
to vote on community
college resolutions
HSP Student Wins
Osher Scholarship
Storm Marquis
Contributing Writer
Meet Miles Stanley, an avid reader,
History buff, Star Wars enthusiast,
and one of this year’s recipients of
the The Osher Scholarship. The Osher
Scholarship awards financial support
to reentry students, or students that
have experienced an interruption in
their education of five or more years
and who now want to resume their
undergraduate university studies to
complete their degree. For Stanley,
this means continuing his education
as a History major and gaining the
preparation he needs for transfer
during the duration of his stay here at
MiraCosta College. One can imagine
the impact of receiving financial
aid in the form of a scholarship and
its ability to change the outcome in
pursuit of an education. Stanley shares
“the books, the time, it’s and immense
investment… especially for a working
independent such as myself… for five
classes one can spend around $500 [for
books] a semester, without the Osher,
that would come out of gas and food
money.” Support from the Bernard
Osher Foundation will help him fulfill
his goals to finish a four-year degree,
complete a Masters program, and
immediately begin teaching in his field
while simultaneously completing a
Doctoral program. Stanley is pursuing
his degree in History because he
is “looking to inspire interest and
critical thought regarding people and
events of the past… we all undergo
very similar experiences at different
points in history. I want to understand
those experiences and help others to
understand them.”
Come catch a falling star
Fall star gazing parties are planned for Dec. 7 &
8, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting. The
events are free and open to the public weather
permitting.
Students may request proof of attendance for extra
credit assignments.
For more info visit the Astronomy Program website at
http://tinyurl.com/mccastro.
Take a break from classes
Get in on some Intramural Sports
Tournaments
Open Play Days
Nov.16 Soccer
12-2:30 p.m.
Fields
Nov 19, 26
Volleyball/Ping pong
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Gym
For more information: (760) 757-2121
It’s a great way to meet new people.
On Nov. 2-4, members the
Associated Student Government
(ASG) traveled to Rancho Mirage
to participate in the California
Community College State General
Assembly. Voting delegate, Kelly
DiMarco, and fourteen other ASG
members voted on Resolutions as the
student voice of Mira Costa College.
Nine resolutions were passed in
order to better our Community College
Education System. One resolution was
approved to promote the distribution of
condoms, lubrication, and pregnancy
testing at the health service centers on
campus. It also urged health service
centers on campus to provide free (or
low cost) pregnancy testing.
Another resolution was passed
to encourage the Student Senate for
California Community Colleges
to write a letter to all California
Legislators and Governor Jerry Brown
denouncing the cuts to our child care
centers and urging them to fully fun
our child care centers in all California
Community Colleges.
Another resolution was passed to
have the Student Senate for California
Community Colleges collaborate
with the California Legislature to
restore Full Time Equivalent Students.
Between 2010-2011 and 20112012 the system took a significant
reduction of its allocation from the
State of California resulting in a loss
of nearly 100,000 FTES and post
secondary education particularly at the
community college level is essential
to the recovery of the economies of
both the state and the nation and that
being the cornerstone to the increase
in tax revenue.
ASG Oceanside Programmer, Mae
Shepherd, said “I was able to gain
great insight that will better equip me
to serve my constituents and advocate
the interests of my fellow students.”
Phi Theta Kappa “Commit to
Complete” Banner Signing
On Thursday, Phi Theta Kappa
is hosting the Community College
Completion Challenge (C4 Signing
Day event), a Call to Action by
President Barack Obama, for
community colleges to produce an
additional 5 million certificates and
associate degrees by 2020. The
C4 College Project is a nationwide
campaign to get as many students as
possible to commit to completing their
college degree or certificate.
Students, faculty and staff are
encouraged to participate in the day’s
event by providing their signatures
and signing the “completion banner”
in support of this important initiative.
As a Phi Theta Kappa chapter, we
signed the C4 commitment at the Phi
Theta Kappa International Convention
in Tennessee last spring. This year we
hope you will join us by putting your
name next to ours at MiraCosta’s own
banner signing day.
Please visit the table located in the
dining room (building 3400) on the
Oceanside campus where Phi Theta
Kappa members will be securing
signatures from 11:00 am to 2:00
p.m. For more information regarding
this event, please visit MiraCosta’s
chapter (Alpha Chi Lambda) of
Phi Theta Kappa’s website: http://
alphachilambda-ptk.wix.com/
miracosta#!college-project/c60m.
The event will be held from 11
a.m. – 2 p.m., in the dining room on
the Oceanside Campus.
See “Pancho Gonzalez:
Warrior of the Court”
On Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m. MiraCosta
College’s San Elijo Campus is proud to
host a free screening of the film“Pancho
Gonzalez: Warrior of the Court.”
Richard Alonzo “Pancho” Gonzalez was
a Mexican-American became a tennis
champion, breaking the color barrier that
had long been a tradition of the game.
The evening will feature a guest
appearance by the film’s director, Danny
Haro.
The event will be held in the Student
Center Conference Room and is
sponsored by MiraCosta College, ASG
and the Office of School Relations and
Diversity Outreach.
This week the Chariot staff
salutes all MCC veterans.
Thank you for your bravery,
service and dedication to our
thisweek
Student Life
Tuesday
Parents on Campus, 1010:45 a.m., Temescal
H.O.P.E. Volunteer Group.
12-1:00 p.m., Temescal
Latina Leadership Network,
12-1:15 p.m., Club Room
Puente Club. 12:30-1:30
p.m., Q Room
Nursing Information
Session, 6-7:00 p.m.,
Conference Room
CSUSM Men’s Basketball
Game, 7:30-9:30 p.m.,
Gym
Wednesday
UC/CSU Transfer
Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m.,
Computer Lab Library
InterClub Council
Leadership Meeting, 12:201:30 p.m., Q Room
Encuentros Leadership
Club, 2-3:30 p.m.,
Temescal
Thursday
UC/CSD Application
workshop-SEC, 10:30 a.m12:00 p.m., Computer Lab
MAT-PC’S San Elijo
Resume Review, 12:151:15 p.m., Computer Lab
Career Center
Pacific Islander Club,
1-2:00 p.m., Temescal
Secular Student Alliance
Meeting, 2-3:30 p.m., Club
Room
Accounting/Business Club,
6-7:30 p.m., Conference
Room
M.E.Ch.A., Meeting, 6-8:30
p.m., Q Room
Performance Writer Club,
6-8:00 p.m., Little Theater,
Room 3601
Theatre: Oedipus the King,
7:30-9:30 p.m., Theatre
2001
Friday
Umoja Community
Meeting, 8-11:30 a.m.,
Club Room
International Film Series,
1-3:00 p.m., Multi-purpose
Room SEC
CSUSM Women’s
Basketball, 7:30-9:30 p.m.,
Gym
Theatre: Oedipus the King,
7:30-9:30 p.m., Theatre
2001
November 12, 2012
MiraCosta College
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COMMUNITY
Career Center
Internships
Now is the time to begin looking
for a spring internship. Applicants
must have an approved resume and
cover letter before being referred to
interview. Attend our online resume
workshop: http://www.miracosta.
edu/home/khudnutt/Resume/Resume_
Wkshop/player.html
Spring Internship
Opportunities include:
Customer Service Specialist Intern,
Magnify Industries, Carlsbad
Website Design Intern, Lucent
Websites, San Diego
Yoga
Studio
Intern,
Reform Yoga, Carlsbad
Social Media Account Manager Intern,
Majestic Social Media, Oceanside
Marketing Intern, Dirty
Dogs, Sorrento Valley
Marketing/Communications Intern,
Toovaloo Gluten-Free, Encinitas
Marketing Plan Design Strategy
Intern, Cardiff Community Project/
Ford Mance Capital Advisors
Market Research-Case Study
Intern, Cardiff Community Project/
Ford Mance Capital Advisors
Child Activity Specialist, Jewish
Family Services, San Diego
Studio Photographer, Hobie Cat
Company, Oceanside
Job Opportunities
Admissions, Attractions, Education,
F&B, Grounds Associates,
LEGOLAND, hourly wage based
on experience, seasonal jobs. Apply
www.LEGOLAND.com/jobs
Receptionist, Family Eyecare Center
Doctor of Optometry, $10/hr. PT, greet
all incoming and outgoing patients.
Monitoring patient flow, answering
telephones, scheduling and confirming
patients appointments. Please submit
your application online: https://uvox2optimize.ullix.com/p/1014. Select the
JR4 Front Desk Receptionist position
from the Job Opening drop-down
menu.
The UC/CSU application deadline
of November 30, 2012 is slowing
approaching. Remember that all
deadlines are strictly enforced!
UC/ CSU application workshop
this week:
Wednesday November 14 from
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the
Oceanside campus in OC1201.
Thursday November 15 from 10:30
a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the San Elijo
campus in room 108.
Saturday November 17 from 10:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on the Oceanside
campus in OC1201.
Prior to attending the workshop
please establish your personal profile/
password online, log on at www.
csumentor.com for a CSU or http://
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
for a UC. Bring an unofficial copy
of your transcripts and Educational
plan (if you have one) as this will be
helpful in filling out the application.
No appointment necessary!
Question: Why do I want to “like”
the Transfer Center Facebook page?
Answer: The Transfer Center
Facebook page has become an
important resource for reminders of
deadlines, important information as
well as interesting information on
four year universities. We hope that
you will find our page informative and
continue to welcome our information.
Question: Is it true that university
representatives visit the Transfer
center and talk with students?
Answer: Yes, it’s true! This
semester we are offering appointments
with university representatives such as
CSUSM, SDSU and UCSD. Call the
Transfer Center at (760) 795-6880 to
schedule your next appointment with
one of these representatives.
Question: Can my parents meet
with a transfer counselor for me? Can
they come with me to my transfer
appointment?
Answer: Of course, parents are
always welcome to accompany you
to appointments but cannot come
and discuss your records without you
present. FERPA (Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act) is a law
that protects the privacy of student
education records. So only if you
give us permission can we share
information with your parents.
Like the Transfer Center page
on FACEBOOK to get important
deadline information, announcements
and more!
Scholarship Info
Transition Age FOSTER YOUTH
Spring 2013 Junior League of
San Diego Scholarships awards
for academic improvement
and assists with purchasing
textbooks. Criteria: Transitional age
foster youth attending a 2-year or
4-year college or vocational school in
San Diego County; submit transcripts,
two essay questions, and two
references. Apply Online or Download
Application Questions: e-mail
[email protected]. Deadline:
November 20, 2012
DegreeDirectory.org
Students fill out a short form and answer
the scholarship question: “What do
you think lawmakers can do to help
keep education affordable?” Deadline
Friday, November 30
& Services, MiraCosta College.
Deadline: 12 noon, December 7.
MCC Foundation Spring 2013 Coastal
Community Foundation
Encinitas Garden Festival Fund Two
$500 scholarships awarded Must be
enrolled at MiraCosta for the Spring
2013 semester, Completed six (6) or
more units at MiraCosta College with a
2.0 GPA, Majoring in Horticulture and
completed or enrolled in a Horticulture
class, Has financial need as outlined
in the Personal Statement. Deadline:
February 22, 2013
College Internet Scholarship - ATT
Savings $1,000 scholarship.
Write a 300-500 word article about
what you think the Internet will look
like in 10 years, post your article
on your blog or website. Apply
Online. Deadline: November 30, 2012
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
View the list of Scholarships
for community college students.
Scholarships range from $1,000 to
$5,000. Eligibility: Hispanic heritage,
U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
with a current permanent resident
card or passport stamped I-551, 3.0
GPA, full-time student (12+units),
must apply for Federal Aid and be
pursuing undergraduate or graduate
degree. Online application. Deadline:
December 15.
Bernard L. Hyink Scholarships
$1,000 and $500 scholarships for
students who have completed an
Internship, Work Experience or Co-op
in 2012 at MiraCosta College. Visit the
website to read about the scholarship
require m e n t s , e s s a y r e q u i r e d .
Complete the Certification Form and
e-mail it with your essay to Donna
Davis, Director of Career Studies
Soroptimist Int’l - WOMEN’S
Opportunity Awards
Women’s Opportunity scholarships
assists women who provide the primary
source of financial support for their
families by giving them the resources
they need to improve their education,
skills and employment prospects.
MiraCosta students are awarded each
year. Deadline: December 1.
Assistant Preschool Teacher, Sweet
Busy Bees, $10/hr. PT, must have
HS diploma or equivalent, 12
early childhood education units,
experience working in a licensed
child care facility. Email resume to
[email protected]
Shift Leads & Assistant Manager,
Jersey Mikes Subs, Vista, $8.50/hr.
PT, experience in the food industry
is preferred but not necessary. Email
resume to [email protected]
National Military Family Association
Scholarship resources to the military
community. An annual Military
Spouse Scholarship is offered each
fall. Deadline: January 2013.
LGBTQ Scholarships up to
$25,000. The Point Foundation
is offering scholarships to help
promising LGBTQ students who
have financial need, demonstrate
academic excellence, leadership
skills, and community involvement
despite obstacles. Attention will
be paid to students who lost
financial and social support of their
families and/or communities as
a result of revealing their sexual
orientation, gender identity, or gender
expression. Students enrolled 201314 in undergraduate or graduate
programs are eligible to apply. Apply
Online. Deadline: January 13, 2013.
Go to the MiraCosta
College Scholarship
website for more
information and
website links and
apply today at
www.miracosta.edu/
studentservices/
scholarships/index/
html
Workshops this Week
Job/Internship Search, every Mon.,
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Undecided About Your Major, Nov
14, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Resume Review, Thurs., 12:15 p.m.1:15 p.m. during college hour.
For complete information on jobs/
internships, and career resources, stop
by Bldg. 3700 Oceanside Campus,
or call 760-795-6772. Staff will be
at San Elijo Campus, Administration
Building most Mondays and
Wednesdays from 9-Noon. Walk-ins
welcome or call to schedule
Need Help
Staying Healthy?
Health
Services
Hello
Transfer Center
Pro Tools editing/mixing, IDEAS,
$10/hr. PT, Pro Tools 9 MAC
proficient Engineering/mixing skills.
Email TKennedy@IDEAStraining.
com
Need Help
Staying Healthy?
It's cold and flu season.
Please help and keep
everyone healthy.
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Cover your mouth and nose with
your sleeve when you sneeze and
cough.Wash your hands often.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose
and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick and
consult your doctor as needed.
Get plenty of rest and eat
nutritious foods
Flu Shots available
Oceanside and San Elijo Campuses
No appointment needed. Cost is $15
Domestic Violence Group
Tuesday 11:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.
For information please call
760-795-6675
Free STD Testing
Oceanside Campus- every Wednesday,
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
San Elijo Campus every Tuesday, 10
a.m. to 12:00
Oceanside Campus
Building 3300 Room 3326
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
760-795-6675
San Elijo Campus
Student Center
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.
760-944-9444 x7747
The Fuzz
What is a
restraining
order?
Officers will support
what the judge has
stipulated in the order
and will arrest a person
for violating it. An arrest
is a serious consequence;
A restraining order
therefore, two areas call
is an order put in place
for clarification. First, if
by the court to stop one
the Petitioner does not
party from being in the
follow what is outlined
same vicinity as another
within, the order is no
Offi
cer
Mahan
or having contact with
longer valid. For example,
MCCPD
them. This is generally to
if it were to say the parties
prevent harm to one of the
can
have
“no
contact” and the two
parties, such as in domestic violence
situations. When a person (Petitioner) make-up…only later the Petitioner
requests a restraining or protective wants the order to be re-enforced, it is
order and it is issued by the court, no longer enforceable. The parameters
the court outlines the stipulations are clear and they are not to be used
expected for the party being restrained whimsically. Secondly, if the order
(Respondent) to follow. Usually, it is changed or updated, the Petitioner
will state the Respondent cannot go needs to provide an updated copy of
within so many feet of the Petitioner’s the order to all of the police agencies
person, home, work, or school. Our as stated above. The updated order (not
department does enforce these types the original) is what will be enforced.
of orders. It is necessary for a copy of If you have an order and need to
the order be given to our department submit a copy to the MiraCosta Police
to keep on file, along with the police Department or have a Respondent
agency in the city where the Petitioner coming upon the campus violating
resides and works. It is important for an order, contact: 760-795-6640.
these agencies to have the documents Submit your law enforcement related
on hand in the event a situation arises questions to “The Fuzz,” Officer
and further verification is necessary. Rebecca Mahan 760-757-2121 x 6519
In addition, the Petitioner should keep or via email: [email protected]
a copy with them wherever they go.
November 12, 2012
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Balboa Park is the perfect place to enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon. Stroll
down the to the Timken art museum, listen to the Spreckels Organ Concert,
or drop by the International Cottages to watch cultural performances and
sample global cuisine. View the Botanical gardens, reflecting pond, and
gorgeous Spanish style architecture dating back to the turn of the century.
Best of all, experience every single one of those sites for free. Walking
down the streets of Balboa Park with a warm coffee in hand practically
transports you to Europe of decades long ago. A brisk promenade could
lead you to any number of lush gardens or art museums, and all the while
the soft sounds of the bell tower chime every fifteen minutes while the
vintage yet somehow upbeat organ music plays for an hour long concert
every Sunday afternoon from 2-3 p.m. Whether you sit down for the full
show in the Pavilion or listen to the music as you walk from site to site, the
organ music fills the park with lively sounds reminiscent of days gone by.
Christmas is right around the corner, and on Nov. 18, the seventh annual
Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at the Old Globe Theater’s Copley
Plaza at 6 p.m. A live performance will be presented by members of the
show “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The event is free to the public,
but reservations must be made in advance by contacting the box office at
(619) 23-GLOBE or at [email protected]. And continuing in the
weekly tradition, the International Cottages will be open on Sunday from
noon until 4 p.m. Each cottage represents a different nation and features
food, music, arts, and cultural pieces from that region.
As a nonprofit university, we invest in our students’ success, which means we offer:
• Streamlined admissions
• Classes online and on campus
• Flexible scheduling
• An accelerated course format
• Scholarships and financial aid
Approved participant in the Cal Grant Program for current and transfer students
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MiraCosta Student Horticulture Club Hosts…
Poinsettia Festival
Saturday, December 1st 10:00am-3:00pm
MiraCosta College
Horticulture Department
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
Welcome!
Bring Family and Friends
to join us for the Student
Horticulture Club Fundraiser!
Floral & Succulent Design
Free Demos on how to create your
own Holiday center piece!
Plant Clinic
Free evaluation of any plant on how
to increase health and happiness of
the plant!
Family Photo
Get your Holiday Family Photo
with our Poinsettias!
Free tour
Orchard, Greenhouses, Composting,
Vermicomposting, Faculty guided tour!
Kid’s Area!
Paint clay pots and plant your poinsettia!
Make Pine Cone Ornaments!
Club Soil Mix
We’ve made our own special mix and
will have it available to the public!
Opportunity Drawing
Also, Soil Tests for only $25, just bring
$1 tickets, enter for a chance to win!
us a sample from your garden.
Email [email protected] if you have any questions!
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Can’t find your
iPod, cell phone
or wallet?
It could be sitting in the Lost and Found
located at the Campus Police Station.
To see if it’s there, call Campus Police
at 760 795-6640. Or you may go into the
station located across from the Theatre on
the Oceanside campus.