April 9, 2012 - MiraCosta College
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April 9, 2012 - MiraCosta College
Chariot The April 9, 2012 volume 22/issue 7 MiraCosta College [email protected] Meet the candidates Jennifer Dondero Patrick Pardo Executive Vice President President Jennifer Dondero is currently enrolled in her third semester at MiraCosta College. She has completed 28 units and maintained a 4.0 GPA. Presently, she is the Public Relations representative for the H.O.P.E Volunteer Club at MCC. She is running for the position of Executive Vice President because she wants to diligently serve the students of MCC by ensuring the voices of students are heard and any concerns or issues are addressed fairly by the ASG. Jennifer Dondero has spent nearly 10 years working with the public and has a passion for working with others. Dondero honorably served 5 years in the United Sates Marine Corps. Her service has allowed her to work with diverse groups of people in dynamic environments. Her knowledge and experience from working with others has allowed her to become receptive to the opinions, suggestions and ideas of others. She is confident in her abilities to calmly and quickly make sound decisions. Dondero consistently puts forth her best effort in an attempt to achieve the highest standards of performance. “ As Executive Vice President, I will effectively communicate with others to accomplish positive outcomes for the students. “ History Major Patrick Pardo is running for the position of President. As president, he hopes to provide leadership and direction so that ASG can continue to enhance academic success through the awareness of all the opportunities that are afforded to all MCC students by way of community and diversity. “ I want to lead the Senate toward enchancing and creating awareness of all the opportunities afforded us here at MiraCosta. “ Once a week, Pardo volunteers for a support group in Carlsbad by cleaning their restrooms. He is also a member of the college’s H.O.P.E. Volunteer club. Once a week, he leads a growth group at North Coast Church, and he has traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, to assist and play with orphans. Currently Pardo is the Vice President of Public Relations for the ASG. He has been a senator for the ASG. He is also the Region X representative for MCC. He cochairs the ASG’s Volunteer Ad Hoc Committee. Danielle Brush Vice President (CLC) Ryan Beltran Student Trustee Harmony Hodges Student Trustee Accounting Major Danielle Brush is running for the position Vice President of The Community Learning Center. Brush wishes to record student activities involvement and increase student volunteer activity throughout the county by providing incentives such as certificates. She has acted as a volunteer tax advisor for the Institute for International Perspectives since March 2011. She also donated her time in various events for Casa de Amparo, Tri-City Medical Center and Encuentros during her term as a student senator. In the Fall Semester of 2011, Ryan Beltran joined the Associated Student Government as a Student at Large. The following semester he decided that he wanted to be more involved with the ASG. He is a Political Science major. In the Spring Semester of 2012, Beltran applied to be a Senator and was sworn in on March 16. He believes ASG plays an important role at MiraCosta College. As a Senator of ASG, Ryan Beltran represents the student’s opinions and concerns, as well as providing assistance in planning events throughout the three campuses of MiraCosta College. Ryan Beltran is the President and Founder of The Associated Student Political Science Club at MiraCosta College. Their fundamental role at MiraCosta is to educate the community, inform them about candidates who are running for office and their policies, and assist people with registering to vote, without being biased. In Beltran’s Presidential position, he is working on a community outreach program to would educate elementary school students about the political system of the United States. Harmony Hodges has spent the last eight years in the service industry and being a mother to her wonderful son. Returning to school has always been a goal of hers and when her son entered kindergarten, she was lucky enough to find herself at MiraCosta. Harmony Hodges is running for the position of Student Trustee because she wants to provide a clear voice for MiraCosta students from all backgrounds. She understands serving as an ASG officer requires drive, dedication and an open mind. “ I will better organize and coordinate ASG functions such as interviews, office hours, etc. so the ASG can focus on student needs. ““ Brush has been actively involved in the ASG as a senator since August 2011, assisting with College Hour events on all three MCC campuses and volunteering in numerous roles around North County. She has also served as Vice President of Finance in Phi Theta Kappa since May 2011, managing the organization’s funds and providing financial advice as needed. I came to appreciate political science on a deeper level because I was able to be involved in a democratic government system. “ “ My life experience gives me a unique point of view and has taught me the skills necessary to act as an effective liaison with the Board. “ Harmony Hodges work and volunteer service allows her to be out in the public listening to the real issues and concerns of the students. As Student Trustee, Hodges would like the opportunity to share these concerns with the board and address the issues most important to our community. Harmony Hodges feels confident in her ability to achieve positive results based on her direct involvement and understanding of the student body. Vote on Wednesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 19! Booths will be set up in the hub and outside of the cafeteria. Students need their student ID to vote Photos by Charise Moore and Aamirah Syed 2|NEWS Chariot Everybody needs a little “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 Chariot Staff Copy Editors Meghan O’Brien Ian Kimmitt Art Director Jessie Woodford Photography Editor Emily Lewis Staff Writers Olena Senchuk Brandon Arnold Charise Moore Aamirah Syed The Chariot is the official student publication of MiraCosta College and is published on a weekly basis. Articles, opinions, cartoons, letters to the editor, and advertising do not reflect the ideas or opinions of The Chariot staff, MCC faculty, staff, or administration. The first copy is free. The Chariot reserves the right to edit articles and items for space, and the right to refuse to print articles or items that contain libel. Letters may be sent to the editor by emailing The Chariot at [email protected]. All letters must be signed. Anything submitted to The Chariot becomes property of The Chariot. The Chariot reserves the right to cut letters for space or edit for libel. Every effort is made to print all letters in their entirety. The Chariot is a First Amendment publication. Telephone: (760) 757-2121 x6254 FAX: (760) 795-6761 E-mail: [email protected] Newsroom: MiraCosta College One Barnard Dr. Room 3441 Oceanside, CA 92056 Associated Collegiate Press award winner chemistry and astronomy Meghan O’Brien Copy Editor On Saturday, April 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., MiraCosta College will host the Community Science Fair at the Oceanside campus. This is the seventh year in a row that MCC and students involved with the college’s Service Learning program have gathered to engage kindergarten through high school aged children in science related activities and experiments. Both this event and parking on that day will be free. The Community Science Fair will be primarily conducted near the clock tower, but will also utilize the 4500 building where the microscopes and dissections will be confined to. Roughly 100 different interactive science activities will be guided for the children by MCC’s Service Learning volunteers. “With the science fair we have students who are enrolled in all different courses that plan and design activities for children related to what they are learning in class. So their task is to take college level learning and develop some kind of fun activity where they can convey a concept or a theory to the children who come that day” says MCC Service Learning Coordinator Carol Wilkinson regarding the Service Learning volunteers and what families attending the Community Science Fair can expect. Wilkinson explains that MCC has sixty courses each semester where completing a Service Learning project is required of students in the curriculum. “What that does is give students an opportunity to have hands-on, real world experiences that go along with what they are learning. It provides learning opportunities outside of the class room that enhances the classroom learning” elucidates Wilkinson concerning Service Learning. Wilkinson describes a biology class that is designing an experiment for extracting DNA from a strawberry, one of the more popular activities among the children. The anatomy students, in alignment with their field, are preparing a dissection, in this case, of an eyeball. Other activities come from the horticulture department which will provide planting and the astronomy department who give participants an opportunity to work with telescopes. “I had a group of nutrition students in here this morning talking about the activities they were going to do which focused on fiber, sugar and salt” adds Wilkinson. Wilkinson estimates that roughly 200 students show up to volunteer and an ever-increasing number of participants from the community. “The first year 100 children showed up, the next year 200. The next year it was 400. The next year it was 800. It’s been doubling. Last year there were about 1200 [children]” Wilkinson relates. “Typically the Boys&Girls club will bus over some children” says Wilkinson. However, children mostly attend with their families as opposed to coming in school groups. This year Gear Up at MCC will also be bringing two buses of children from the middle school. Wilkinson describes the environment as age-diverse which can be challenging for college level students who are attempting to make the material palpable and accessible for grade school students of varying intellectual capacity. “You could have a five year old and then you could have a 13 year old” says Wilkinson. “And then you have the parents who are often asking questions. So you have to be able to explain it to an adult” Wilkinson adds. Indeed, one of the main purposes of the Community Science Fair is to represent MCC to families who may be unaware of the community college route for higher learning or did not initially see college as an option for their children. “It’s a wonderful project” are Wilkinson’s final words regarding the MCC Community Science Fair. The Players help primp for proms Aamirah Syed Staff Writer Up to Wednesday, April 11, the Backstage Players Theatre Club will be collecting prom dresses to give away to local high school junior and senior students. The giveaway will take place on Saturday April 14 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the MiraCosta College Oceanside campus Theatre Building, Room 2000. The dresses donated to this event come from the costume closets of the Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre. They will be given out on a first come, first serve basis, available to be tried on, on location. Although the dresses donated to this giveaway are free, donations for the dresses and to the club itself are welcome. Any funds raised will go to the Backstage Players Theatre Club to be used in providing concessions for their shows, bringing in professional theatre educators for their workshops and sending their members to participate in the Kennedy Center American College Festival. The opportunity that sparked Kayti Bulfinch, Vice President of Backstage Players, to put together such an event came knocking when she took a visit to the costume closets of the Moonlight Amphitheatre. “They were cleaning them out, so when I got around to the formal gowns, I thought it would be nice to donate them to a worthy cause,” says Bulfinch. Unfortunately, she was unsuccessful in finding an organization to take them. “I brought them home and that’s when I decided to put together the giveaway,” Bulfinch stated. Bulfinch shares a memory from her younger years that growing up she didn’t always have a lot of money. “Luckily, there were people I knew willing to lend me a helping hand,” Bulfinch said. This club president clearly wanted to pay that kindness forward with this giveaway event. “For most girls, prom is one of the things they look forward to their entire high school careers, but since times have changed, proms have also become really expensive, so I saw this event as a chance to help those in need. I mean, why break the bank for a dress that you’re only going to where one time? There’s no need for that,” said Bulfinch. Bulfinch makes sure to mention one of her bigger goals as well. “I saw this as a chance to encourage individualism. I’m a huge believer in setting your own trends and wearing things that are your own style, not just name brands. These dresses are definitely not ones that you will find in many stores, since a lot of them are 60s, 70s, and 80s styles. They don’t do the hemming, detailing, and lacing now like they used to,” comments Bulfinch. Aside from her charitable desires, Bulfinch also wishes to use this event as an opportunity to reach out to high schoolers and let them know the advantages of going to community college, especially MCC. “I had friends who went to community colleges before going to a four-year university and ended up knowing more than those who just went straight there. So I definitely want to let these kids know about MiraCosta College and that going to a community college first is a good option,” says Bulfinch. High school students attending the giveaway must bring a valid school ID. Anyone interested in donating to the giveaway may contact Kayti Bulfinch by email at kaytibulfi[email protected]. April 9, 2012 MiraCosta College In brief MCC gets RAD On April 16 and 17, the MiraCosta College police department is offering a Rape Aggression Defense course for female students, staff and public. The course is being offered free of charge to anyone willing to take it. RAD strives to bring prevention and rape awareness to campuses and communities with hands-on practical defense training that shows ways to avoid and recognize the possible threat and be ready to prevent the possibility of assault. By the end of the course the participants will be able to apply their techniques in a practical way in a simulated scenario. For more information contact the District Police and Safety Department at 760-795-6640. Veterans grow beards for books From now until May 17, MCC Veteran’s Club is presenting a fundraiser to raise money for the MCC Veteran’s Book Loan Program. This contest will allow you to grow your beards for fun or to help out the Veteran’s Club. There will be multiple categories for possible winners and the beards will be judged on fullness, best goatee, style, length, creativity, manliest, bushiness, greyest, and most pathetic. If you would like to participate, sign-ups are in the Veteran’s Information Center in Building 3300, Room 3033. If you would just like to donate money towards the fundraiser (all donations are tax deductable), you may go to the Cashier’s Office in Room 3202 to make a CASH donation (a receipt will be provided). Help the Veteran’s by growing your beards to raise money for the Veteran’s Book Loan Program. MCC surfs its way into second The MiraCosta College surf team finished in second place at the National Scholastic Surfing Association State Surf Championships held recently at the Huntington Beach pier. Seventeen surfers competed for MCC and 15 advanced to the second round of surfing. This was the best first round of surfing for this season. Some of the outstanding short board surfers at this contest for MCC were Cody Solomon, Lennen Kardas, Brent Reilly, Dayton Silva, and Kelly Zaun, who all made it to round three. Kelly and Dayton made it to the finals again, finishing second and third respectively. In the long board division, Buddy Howe made the finals for his final appearance of the season. He finished in sixth place. Because of the team’s strong performance, both the Red and White teams qualified for the National surf contest to be held in June at Salt Creek in Dana Point. April 9, 2012 MiraCosta College |3 What do youThink? OPINION To cram or not to cram? That is the question. Meghan O’Brien Copy Editor Photo by Meghan O’Brien Every student, in high school or college, has experienced the fraught, sometimes traumatic, fervor of finals week. Often finals week symbolizes not only the summation of academic apprehension in various courses but the semester’s emotional and experiential acquisitions as well. Last semester, after dropping some kids that I was nannying off at school and then scurrying to a final with a poster board presentation under my arm, attempting to shield a significant percentage of my grade from the very un-Californian torrential rain, I just had to laugh to myself at the misfortune and absurdity of this harrowing and hallowed week. At some point it can only be taken so seriously. Nevertheless, the consequence of finals on final semester grades in perspective of their dubious accuracy for determining comprehension in a course causes alarm for many students. We have all been the student who was violently taken aback at an overwhelmingly comprehensive final test. The prevention for this is rapid and intensive studying, often the weekend before and while juggling final assignments for other classes as well. “Cramming” clearly is counterproductive if a student is planning to actually profit from or accrue knowledge for the future. I wish I could quite remember Chebychev’s theorem off the top of my head or even a fraction of all I learned about plate tectonics. Certainly this lapse is primarily the product of time, but even within a few weeks of finals that I crammed for, I find myself struggling to untangle much of the nuances and information that I was fluent in and confident of for the test. The concept of “final exams” is often not reflective of anything but a student’s ability to “wing it.” Observing the pattern of academic immersion exemplified by one of my siblings who is studying at Oxford supports this notion of ambiguously healthy cramming. In this traditional and lauded set up, the students engage in eight week terms spaced by six week breaks. Three terms compose a year of work. As likely inferred by this structure, the eight week terms are adrenaline-filled, cloistered, mentally and emotionally draining chunks of toil. Something that I do remember from a bygone cultural anthropology class is that this rhythm of life, alternating large periods of “fight mode” with spans of cavalier holiday escapades, is contrary to the balanced lifestyle of the hunter/ gatherer ideal or even most common sense. This is not to disregard work ethic or that people vary in modes of learning and working. I concede that these traditional methods are preferred by many excellent students and institutions. Also, life is unpredictable and occasional surges of effort and the offset, set-aside sabbaths are just as a part of a balanced life as uniformity. The mentality of many educators regarding appropriate testing has already changed from stock multiple choice exams to more essay based and project oriented testing structures in the past few decades. Indeed, in my past few semesters at MiraCosta College I have encountered many professors who intersperse more palpable, frequent assignments over the course of weeks instead of leaving daunting, comprehensive tests for midterms or finals. Also, I have gleaned richly (although admittedly sometimes bitterly) from professors who include the guilt-inducing and infamous “class participation” as a component of the grade. Nevertheless, few assignments “sort-out” my understanding and personal connection to a subject as effectively as friendly in-class dialogue does. My proposal is a system that disregards the notion of finals. More work would be required during the semester, but serious students would simultaneously be better judged and could better prove themselves, void of potential gradebreaking, disaster tests. Potentially this system helps lackadaisical students as well stay on task, although certainly it would be detrimental to the habitual crammer students. Also, the fine line between palpable les devoirs and busywork would be even more indeterminable. That is an obvious disadvantage to this learning philosophy. The general concept that I am suggesting is movements away from archaic examination based testing. This not only meagerly shows how well a student has apprehended material, but cultivates a mentality in both students and teachers of striping down full concepts to get at what is likely “on the test.” On the contrary, demonstrating comprehension through essays, presentations or participation demands that students retain as much information as possible that much be internally processed, possibly further researched and articulated in personal language. This is much more “university” style learning and conducive for prospective transferring students and simply anyone desiring better life skills and tools of expression. Should professors give finals? “Yes. To make sure people are learning what they need to learn during the year.” “Depends. People who are doing good shouldn’t, but those who are doing bad should.” “Yeah. To make sure we understand the program.” “Yeah. Just because.” “Yeah they are needed. Just to test your knowledge what you learned throughout the semester.” “They need to remind you what material has been learned throughout the semester.” “No. Most finals are competitive. You already took some tests throughout the year.” “ Ye s . To f i n a l i z e t h e knowledge you learned in class even if you do not need it.” “Yes. They can raise your grade if you need it, or not.” “Sure. To know how much you learn.” “ Yo u s h o u l d b e a b l e to comprehend all you supposed to know.” “Yes. Otherwise there’s no point of grades.” “ Ye s . Just for comprehension cumulative reminder what you learned what you paid for.” “Yes. To show you actually learned something.” “I think it helps to test how you are and knowledge of the whole semester.” “It is to test the students’ retention of knowledge over the rest of the semester.” Letters may be sent to the editor by emailing The Chariot at [email protected]. All letters must be signed. Anything submitted to The Chariot becomes property of The Chariot. The Chariot reserves the right to cut letters for space or edit for libel. Every effort is made to print all letters in their entirety. “Yeah. Because they’re an accumulation of the whole semester and are fine if you’ve been in class.” “No. Because it’s a lot of stress.” “Yes. You compete with your classmates. It’s the best way to asses people.” “ Ye s . To m a k e s u r e teachers are doing their job.” 4|ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Get fired up for Frequency Aamirah Syed Staff Writer On Friday April 20 and 21, MiraCosta College’s Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of its instructor Matt Falker, will be hosting its 6th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival at the Oceanside Campus. Aside from the performances being put on by the various schools and vocal jazz groups participating in the event, two guest artists will also be featured. Vocal jazz soloist Gretchen Parlato with pianist Taylor Eigsti, and the a capella vocal group Sixth Wave will be performing. “We’re really looking forward to this event because it’s the first time the festival will be solely focused on vocal jazz and we’ve got a bigger number of participants,” says Melissa Bonilla, member of Frequency and student producer of the festival. “Also the opportunity to interact with the guest artists is definitely exciting. I think the highlight of these two nights will be our performing with the guest artists, especially since some of them have been clinicians at past festivals,” states Bonilla. Bonilla further explains Photo Courtesy: Frequency that clinicians are those who are invited to the event to critique and give feedback to the participants’ performances. Twenty-nine schools, including the University of Southern California, Washington Bellevue College, the Cal State Universities of Long Beach and Northridge, as well as 29 other vocal groups will be expected to perform. Frequency will be performing some swing and blues numbers along with a German jazz piece. Additionally, the guest artists’ pieces will be rearranged by director Matt Falker so that Frequency will be able to perform with the guest artists. These festivals were started six years ago with the arrival of Matt Falker to MiraCosta. “We didn’t know at first, but soon discovered that Matt has a big name in the jazz community,” says Bonilla. Previously a vocal jazz instructor at CSU Northridge, Falker was motivated to launch a vocal jazz program at a school that did not have one. “Other schools that already had programs in place were wary of my wanting to change them. So MiraCosta was the first full-time opportunity offered to me where I could start from scratch, and I was glad to start it,” explains Falker. “These festivals are a good way for the students in my program to experience the value of putting on such an event. It’s also a great learning experience,” states Falker. “Honestly, I definitely think this festival is a worthwhile event for students to attend, especially with the amazing talent that will be presented. It’s really great music too. Most people, when they think of jazz music, get an ‘eh’ type feeling because they haven’t been exposed to it or listened enough so they don’t think they will like it very much. But you don’t have to be so familiar with the genre just to appreciate it,” encourages Bonilla. The Oceanside Jazz Festival concerts will take place at 7:30 pm at the Oceanside campus’s Concert Hall, Building 2400. General admission is $20, and for students, seniors, and staff admission is $15. For more information on the festival and online ticket sales, visit the event’s website at OceansideJazzFestival.com or call the Jazz Festival Office at (760) 795-6679. reVIEWS April 9, 2012 MiraCosta College events Dance High School Day of Dance When: Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m - 1 p.m. Who: MiraCosta College’s Dance Program What: MCC’s Dance program presents an exciting day of dance featuring master classes by faculty in a variety of classical and contemporary dance styles including ballet, jazz, modern, tap, commercial, and world dance forms. Where: MCC Oceanside campus building 5000 Cost: Free admission to all preregistered high school students Theatre Real Women Have Curves When: April 27,28, May 3,4,5 at 7:30 p.m. Who: By Josefina Lopez, Directed by Tracy Williams What: An outgoing funny story of five full-figured MexicanAmerican women who are racing to meet nearly impossible production deadlines in order to keep their tiny sewing factory in East L.A. from going under. And while they work, hiding from the INS, they talk about their husbands and lovers, their children, their cellulite and their dreams for the future. Where: MCC Oceanside campus in the theater, building 2000. Cost: General admission- $12, senior/staff- $10, students- $8. Take a trip to Italy Jessie Woodford Art Director Calling all foodies! If you’re looking for a restaurant with authentic home-cooked Italian food, Gregorio’s is the place. Gregorio’s is a warm, welcoming, family owned restaurant that encourages all to experience their Italian kitchen. Their goal is to make your dining experience so comfortable that Gregorio’s will become your family’s second kitchen! So you definitely want to bring your family on a nice night out or even bring your better half for a special lunch or dinner date. Their neighborhood and building complex attracts many people to shops and entertainment. When you go, consider dining out on the patio. Gregorio’s is great because of their huge outdoor patio which accommodates large parties of any occasion or even an intimate party of two. The heated patio is adorned with many mosaic tables and two televisions under the partially enclosed awning. Gregorio’s menu prices vary. It can be on the expensive side, but it is definitely worth it! They have a large selection of food and anything you choose will be delicious. The menu includes appetizers, pastas, steaks, chicken, seafood, specialty pizza and sandwiches. Everything is baked and made fresh daily. If you are not used to Italian cuisine, I recommend the pizza Rosso topped simply with olive oil, garlic, plum tomatoes and oregano, for $9.00. Try a different kind of pasta, their spicy Pasta DeCabia! It is their fussili smothered in their “house specialty” cream sauce made with plum tomato. If you are craving a juicy steak, prices start at $25.00. Bring a friend to split your plate because their portions a large! At Gregorio’s, you don’t just get what you pay for, you get what you pay for and more. Located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad. Presenting Lurid Mayhem in LA Brandon Arnold Staff Writer Pulp Fiction is writer and director Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 crime drama/ black comedy about gangsters in Los Angeles, which he co-wrote with Roger Avary. The all-star cast consists of Vincent Vega (John Travolta), Jules Winfield (Samuel L. Jackson), Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman), Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis), Capt. Koons (Christopher Walkins), and Jimmie Dimmick (Quentin Tarantino) among others. The movie is made up of five different, but intertwining, stories about a group of people who are either in or got mixed up with a crime syndicate headed by Marcellus Wallace (Irving Rhames). The movie is filled with ruthless action, simple scenes made fascinating by the intriguing dialogue Tarantino fills his movies with and twisted dark situations that all contain an undeniable level of humor presented with intelligence. This, as well as an amazing soundtrack, sets the mood throughout. Scenes like the chilling scene where Vincent and Jules, two hitmen, are making their way to kill three kids for crossing their boss while nonchalantly talking about the metric system and the etiquette of rubbing another man’s wife’s foot, the gruesome scene of people cleaning a car splattered with blood and brain, watching a guy injecting an overdosing woman in the heart with a shot of adrenaline, and the hard to watch scene of a man being raped in a basement that was turned into a dungeon equipped with a guy dressed in an all latex mask and suit who is chained up and kept in a cage will no doubt entertain or at least leave an within the listener that they have never felt before. It is in such songs as “Third Eye” where there are pauses within the lyrics that Tool’s musicality proves that music can say things words never could. It has a seductive nature that sucks the listener in and never lets them go. Each song is a beautiful journey that will leave the listener begging for more. I would recommend this album to anyone, although it has a heavy alternative rock style, the album contains a musical depth that will be entertaining to all. There are a total of 15 songs on the album. The average song length is seven minutes, meaning that you get a lot of music for your dollar. There is no reason you should not buy the Aenima Album from Tool. So for all you music lovers, who have never even heard the name Tool, go to your nearest music store and pick up a CD right away. Aenima swallows competition Ian Kimmitt Copy Editor Aenima by Tool is a very intricate, well-made album which dives into the depths of the human imagination and soul. Not enough can be said about the greatness of this album. This is one of the few albums in which the lyrics of the album grip me even more then the music itself. This is no attack on the quality of the musicality within the album, but the album is full of lyrics with hidden meanings and deep metaphors. Each song has a strong message craftily created by creative rhetoric and well-executed timing within the music. This creates a unique experience that inspires the listener to leave songs on repeat, while analyzing every word and every metaphor, creating new ideas for the true meaning behind the songs. Musically, the album is laced with riffs and beats that will bring out emotions impression on you. Tarantino won Best Director from the National Society of Film Critics, National Board of Review, Independent Spirit Awards and New York Film Critics Circle as well as an Oscar for Best Writing and Best Writing for Screenplay Directly for Film. The film has won and been nominated for more than a dozen others. Pulp Fiction is my favorite Tarantino movie and unless you do not like violent movies, I recommend it to everyone. |5 April 9, 2012 MiraCosta College FEATURE The art behind the blue gate Emily Lewis Photo Editor Did you know that here at MiraCosta College we have our very own Art Gallery? If you are new to MCC or just haven’t been able to explore the campus, the Bluegate Gallery is definitely a place that you should visit. In case you wanted to drop by, the gallery is always open during school hours. The Bluegate Gallery was built in 1978 with the installation of the 2100 building which includes the photo lab, wood shop and ceramics rooms. The gallery got its name from a student, who called it the “Bluegate” due to its proximity to a large blue gate that closes in front of the gallery during non-school hours (which is still in use today). The Art Club maintains the Bluegate gallery, curates and installs the shows with the help of the Art Club Advisor Yoshi Hayashi. Tony Richards who is currently the printmaking instructor here at the Oceanside campus started the gallery. He saw a need for a place to show students work within their working environment - much like display cases that he saw at other colleges. The gallery was designed to inspire students and get them excited about what other students were creating. All of the art shown in the gallery is work from Art Club students who work in whatever medium they choose. Students are encouraged to make work specifically for the show, not just assignments that they made in class. Many students create series that fit within the dimensions of the galley cases. The gallery is designed to display both two and three dimensional work. There is everything from paintings to sculpture involving oil, acrylic, pastel, photography, ceramics, wood and aluminum. The gallery is specifically designed to empower MCC’s art students. The significance of the gallery is that it’s a place for students to show their work. For many students, it’s the first time that they’ve ever shown their work to the public before. For each show opening, the Art Club hosts a reception at the gallery where the artists talk about their work and explain their concepts, choice of medium and artistic process. The gallery is invaluable in the fact that it gives students a jump start in the art world, by helping them show their work. In addition, though joining the Art Club students learn how to curate, install, promote, market and host their own exhibition. The only requirement for showing your work in the gallery is that you must be a member of the Art Club at MCC. Anyone who is a student at MiraCosta College is welcome to join the Club. Although showing work is encouraged, there is no requirement to show or be an art major. If you’re interested and have been wondering how to get involved, email [email protected] or stop by a show opening. The Bluegate Gallery hosts about six to eight shows per semester. The first show of each semester displays the work of all participants in the club that choose to show. The following exhibitions usually showcase between two and four students work every two to three weeks. See you behind the blue gate! Photos by Emily Lewis April 9, 2012 MiraCosta College 6|ON CAMPUS Student life thisweek? What’s going on Monday 6:30 a.m. Intervarsity Christian fellowship (OC3450 AZTLAN A) 12:00 p.m. Friends of EOPS (OC3450 AZTLAN A) 1:30 p.m. Art Exhibit: Bearing (OC 3400 ART GALLERY) 4:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Xochiquetzal (OC3400 CLUB ROOM) 7:30 p.m. Intramural Basketball open play (OC GYM) Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Job Search Hour (OC 3105) 12:15 p.m. Latina Leadership Network (OC 3450 AZTLAN A) 1:30 p.m. Gay Straight Alliance (OC3432 TEMESCAL) 1:30 p.m. Art Exhibit: Bearing (OC 3400 ART GALLERY) 3:00 p.m. ASG Election commission (OC 3400 CLUB ROOM) 3:00 p.m. Associated Student Government (OC3432) Wednesday 6:30 a.m. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (OC3450 AZTLAN A) 9:00 a.m. CSUSM Transfer Admissions Rep on campus 10:00 a.m. Blood Drive: Oceanside campus (HUB circle) 12:30 p.m. Interclub Council Leadership (OC 3400 CLUB ROOM) 4:00 p.m. Domestic Violence Support Group (health services) 7:30 p.m. Jazz collective & CSUSM Jazz Ensemble (Concert Hall, Bldg 2400) Thursday 10:00 a.m. Art Exhibit: Bearing (OC 3400 ART GALLERY) 10:00 a.m. Blood Drive: Oceanside campus (HUB circle) 12:15 p.m. ASG College hour (OC 3400 student pavilion) 12:15 p.m. Barrio Arte club (OC 3400 CLUB ROOM) 5:00 p.m. Intramural Ping Pong (OC GYM) Friday 8:00 a.m. ASG meetings (OC3400 CLUB ROOM) 11:45 a.m. Student Ambassadors (OC3432 TEMESCAL) 12:00 p.m. Performance Writers club (OC 3201) 1:00 p.m. LIFE-Oceanside campus (OC1068 BOARDROOM) 1:30 p.m. H.O.P.E. Volunteer club (OC 3432 TEMESCAL) 3:00 p.m. Spring Celebration of Excellence (OC2406) Chariot staff packs Casa de Amparo with bags Charise Moore Staff Writer The Chariot has recently put together a drive to collect gently used suitcases, duffle bags and backpacks to help the children at Casa de Amparo. Established in 1978, Casa de Amparo has been treating and preventing child abuse and neglect in San Diego County for over 30 years. Casa de Amparo is a vivid example of the difference a few can make in addressing a large and challenging need. Their founders were a small group of local women concerned about domestic violence and the welfare of children. Led by an official of the Women’s Resource Center, and supported by local police, this small team pushed for a crisis nursery for children affected by or at risk of child abuse. Casa de Amparo was born. Then known as The Crisis Center, Casa de Amparo served children who had been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect and other children who had run away from abusive homes. Children lived, ate and went to school at what is still North County’s only privately operated emergency shelter. Casa has grown and expanded over the years to serve the individual and changing needs of their “Casa Kids” through all stages. Casa de Amparo is a tax exempt non-profit organization offering five programs including therapeutic childcare and preschool, a supervised family visitation program, their original emergency shelter, a transitional housing program for youth who have aged out of the foster care system and counseling services available to all children and their parents. Casa de Amparo will soon be relocating and the children do not have the proper equipment to pack their belongings. Hearing about the wonderful news of Casa de Amparo and their new location, but the devastation of the children not having the proper equipment to carry their things, The Chariot has come up with the perfect solution. We put together a drive in early March in hopes to collect suitcases, duffle bags, and backpacks for each young person to place their belongings in. The staff at Casa de Amparo had asked that we collect at least 22 bags, so every child currently at their transitional home, would be able to have two bags to use. This drive has been announced in past issues of the paper, on Facebook, through email and through word of mouth. In the beginning. we weren’t really seeing bags being donated for the kids, but as the drive began to wind down, the Chariot office became flooded with all sorts of bags. It is great to see so many people getting involved with the drive and showing their support for those less fortunate than themselves. When beginning this project, we had set a goal for ourselves to collect 75 bags. But with the help of everyone and their generous donations, we have been able to collect about 175 bags. Because The Chariot has surpassed Photos by Jane DeRoche and Jessie Woodford the goal of 22 bags by the staff at Casa and the goal of 75 bags we had set for ourselves, the Casa staff can then use the extra bags for children who are taken from their homes and have to pack their bags immediately. The staff at The Chariot is confident that these extra bags that have been collected will only be used for great things and we are proud to be able to put a smile on the children’s faces. On Friday, April 6, The Chariot will deliver the bags to Casa de Amparo in hopes of making the transition for the kids as smooth as it can possibly go. We are excited to see the faces of the staff at Casa when we deliver the bags to them. We also hope this alleviates some of the stress from the Casa de Amparo staff because of the relocation process. Art creates its own vital medicine Emily Lewis Photo Editor Currently a student here at MCC, Anna Najor is pursuing her degree in Biology-Chemistry with the hopes of doing something in the medical field. What is interesting about this Bio-Chem major is her artistic ability. As a young child her uncle owned an art supply store so Anna grew up with access to all of the art samples and materials. She had plenty of opportunities to experiment. “I’m really thankful for my mom. She noticed my interest in art, and took the initiative by enrolling me in all kinds of art classes,” states Anna. With the support and encouragement of all of her art instructors, she eventually began to branch out more and more in her expression. Her love for intricate art has also led her to a love for medicine. To Anna, biology and chemistry are just two of her art forms. Though she is talented in many mediums, her favorite type of art is portraitures. “It’s like creating your own expression of their expression,” says Anna describing her inspiration, “It’s a nice way to connect with people.” In 2009, Anna went to Uganda on a medical missions trip with the Children’s Heritage Foundation, for a couple weeks. While in Africa her entire worldview was challenged, and she immersed herself in the culture. “The Ugandan people have such a loving culture. Some people would just come up to you and hold your hand for ten minutes not even knowing you. But it was amazing to see their value system that they invested in people. In a culture stricken with poverty and disease, family and friends are all the Ugandans live for. Their love for everyone, myself included really impacted me,” she recalled. Her trip to Uganda only fueled Anna’s love for portraitures. Because of the value that Ugandans placed on their men, women and children, their passion for life became a source of inspiration for her. The emphasis that the Ugandan culture places on relationships and connecting with individuals has carried over into Anna’s art. She has done a piece dedicated to someone she met in Uganda. That trip really impacted her. A lifestyle of connecting and enriching lives is the path that she has chosen since coming home. When she’s not studying chemistry and calculus, you will find her volunteering in the emergency room at Tri-City Trauma Center right here in Oceanside. She also spends a bit of her time working at the Bread of Life homeless shelter, which is also located in Oceanside. In addition, recently she assisted in a cleft surgery in Tijuana along with doctors and surgeons from Rotary International. In her free time, when she is not studying, working or volunteering, she enjoys the outdoor recreation. Anna has also been involved in the MCC Art club, and has had many of her pieces on display in the Bluegate Gallery. Also, last semester she submitted work into three art shows. She encourages any and all artists to join the Art Club! “It is a casual, pressure free atmosphere to learn in,” states Anna who recommends it. Anna mentioned that she is more than willing to draw portraits for a Photo by Emily Lewis small donation. If you’re interested in getting a unique birthday present for a friend or would like a sketch of a photo then you can email a photo to Anna and she will be in contact with you and sketch it out. If you are interested in her portfolio, it is online. I would definitely suggest taking the time to look though her work and look further into her pieces. Her portfolio is located at www.deviantart.com and her username is annadirtjane. To contact Anna Najor you may also email her at [email protected]. April 9, 2012 MiraCosta College |7 COMMUNITY Career Center Internship Opportunities We are now recruiting for summer and fall internships. Students must have a resume and cover letter approved by the Career Center staff before being referred. Contact us if you need help with writing your resume or to schedule resume review. Art Camp Instructor, Art a la Carte, Solana Beach outdoor Arts and Crafts Studio. Create your own art projects. We host birthday parties, special events, fund raisers and seasonal children’s camps. Looking for people who truly enjoy working with kids and who have the ability and desire to assist them. Artistic or creative skills are a plus. A positive, kid-friendly attitude and enthusiasm are a must. As an Art Camp Instructor you will help aid children with their art projects and help keep the camp in order. Other duties may include assisting in checking kids in and out of the camp, giving parent’s feedback, preparing projects and more. Feline Photographer, San Diego County Animal Service, Carlsbad Gain experience with low-light, high speed, action photography and candid portraiture. Meanwhile, build a portfolio and have the opportunity for photos to be used in marketing on the web and in print. Entails aiding in the adoption of shelter animals by showing their personalities through clear, attractive, and expressive photos. Candidates must have basic knowledge of photography, lighting and image-editing. Patient animal lover, with appreciation and understanding of cats. Duties include membership sales, schedule appointments, and assisting in maintaining spa environment. To apply, email resume to massageenvyemployment@gmail. com. Please reply with the location you are applying for. Job Opportunities Clerical/Office Assistant, Good Feet Store, Carlsbad Hourly Wage: $10, Part Time Entails answering phones, data entry and using of Microsoft Word and Excel, providing excellent customer service, light accounting, general office and clerical duties. Must have good attendance history, great phone skills, and excellent customer service skills. To apply, please email or fax your resume to Kelly Grable at [email protected]. Sales Associates, Massage Envy, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista Hourly Wage: $10-13, Part and Full Time Have immediate openings at our Carlsbad, San Marcos and Vista locations. Must be friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, motivated. Transfer Center Did you know? Are you considering a transfer to UC Berkeley fall 2013 or 2014? UC Berkeley encourages you to apply to an exciting summer program for prospective transfer applicants. The Cal Summer Experience, June 2426, 2012, is a college prep program scheduled for three days and two nights on the Berkeley campus. Please go to http://tinyurl.com/ calsummer2012 to complete the application and supporting documents which are due by April 16, 2012. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact [email protected]. The San Diego Educational Consortium (SDEC) spring college fair will be held on April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the San Elijo Campus outdoor walkway. Talk with representatives from independent universities such as Azusa Pacific, National University, Point Loma Nazarene and more. Questions and Answers Question: Will CSUSM be accepting applications for the upcoming spring 2013 term? Answer: Unfortunately, we have just received word that CSUSM will NOT be accepting applications for spring 2013 term with the exception of active duty military and veterans. Call our office if we may be of assistance. Question: What happens if I get denied to the university I applied to? Answer: If you get denied the first thing you need to do is find out the reason why your application was denied. After you have some insight and you are still in doubt give our office a call at (760) 795-6880 or stop by building 3700 during our drop-in hours to speak with a counselor. Questio n: I previously attended another California Community College and earned poor grades there. Do I have to send MiraCosta College and my target transfer schools all my previous transcripts? Answer: Yes, it is very important and is required to report all previous institutions that you have attended. Our counselors can advise on how to clean up previous college records. Not reporting previous institutions may cost you admission to the school of your choice so be sure to send all transcripts within the deadlines. Find us on Facebook! Scholarship Info Five (5) $1,000 Biotechnology Scholarship MCCF Spring 2012 Genentech Scholarship. Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled at MiraCosta College for the spring semester; must have successfully completed one or more Biotechnology courses at MiraCosta College, or currently enrolled in a Biotechnology course at MiraCosta College. Attach a one-page, double-spaced, Personal Statement, with your name and ID number at the top, addressing the following: What you will do with your Biotechnology training, why you should be selected for this scholarship, what are your academic goals, and what is your financial need. DEADLINE: April 9 Essay Contest Win $1,000 from SellUsedBooks. com. Apply by submitting a 500-word essay on on “Why I deserve to win this scholarship.” DEADLINE: April 15, 2012 Horticulture Lawn & Landscape offering two $5,000 scholarships to students enrolled in enrolled at a 2- or 4-year college working toward a degree in Horticulture, Environmental Sscience or other field related to a segment of the green industry. DEADLINE: April 15, 2012 LEAF Scholarships for students attending a California community college or university, majoring in ornamental horticulture, and taking at least six units. DEADLINE: April 16, 2012 Military Oakleaf Club of San Diego County – Maggie Driscoll $500 to $1,000 Scholarships for students pursuing careers in medical and dental fields (ex. nursing, radiology technologist, dental hygienist, doctor, respiratory therapist, etc.). Must be a family member of an officer or enlisted member of U.S. military active duty, retired or deceased, and enrolled in a degree or certificate program. DEADLINE: April 20, 2012 VIDEO Contest Task Force on American Innovation. Video length: 1 to 3 minutes. Eligibility: students currently enrolled in college. Video focus on scientific research sponsored by any of the following: NSF, DOE, NIST, DoD, NASA. Creatively demonstrate how federally funded scientific research resulted in discoveries that changed our lives by: enhanced competitiveness and job creation; quality of life; and/ or strengthened national security. 1st place + 2 two runners-up: $1000 and trip to Washington, DC, to participate in an awards ceremony and a Congressional briefing at the Capitol. Two runners-up = $500. DEADLINE: Review the scholarships online at www. MiraCosta.edu/ scholarships. Applications available online. Upholsterer, The Drapery Shop, Vista Hourly Wage: $12-15, Part time Looking for a furniture upholsterer, have 1-3 years of experience in furniture upholstering, including chairs, sofas, and cornice boards. To apply, make an appointment with Lewis Mullen (760) 727-1617. Workshops this Week Job Search Hour, Tues., 11:00 p.m.12:00 p.m. Resume Review, Thurs., 12:15 p.m.1:15 p.m. during college hour. For complete information on career resources, stop by the Career Center, Bldg. 3700 on the Oceanside Campus, or call (760) 795-6772. Health Services Need Help Staying Healthy? Free STD Testing Oceanside Campus Every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Room 3326 Blood Drive Oceanside Campus April 11 & 12, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk –in’s welcomed To register go to www.sandiegobloodbank.org, appointments and use code MCCO Health Services Office Oceanside Campus Building 3300 Room 3326 Monday – Wednesday and 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 Room 922 Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. 760-944-9444 x7747 The Fuzz Please let me know if you decide to Hello MiraCostans! Two weeks to go until National Crime get involved. I can support your efforts Victims Rights Week (NCVRW), for a successful campaign! I have April 22-28.! I hope you are ready provided a few links below that are to get involved! NCVRW has been tailored to college campus crimes, but there are many more dedicated to bringing resources available. awareness throughout If you or someone communities across the you know has been a nation. Many people victim of a crime and have been a victim of would like assistance some type of crime in obtaining resources and did not know that individual to your there are resources situation, MiraCosta in and around their Police Department communities. These would like to help! Our resources can assist Officer Mahan department can direct you victims in overcoming challenges faced after the event. to resources or provide you a pamphlet Victimization affects more than just with resources. You can request more one person. It affects people directly information in person, by phone, or and indirectly related to the person email. Submit your law enforcement who was harmed. Having resources related questions to “The Fuzz,” available allows the victim and Officer Rebecca Mahan 760-757community to move forward from a 2121 x6519 or via email: rmahan@ negative situation to a positive one. miracosta.edu NCVRW is for victims of all types of crimes such as domestic violence, Office for Victims of Crimes: http:// identity theft, and campus crimes. w w w . o j p . u s d o j . g o v / o v c / h e l p / You or someone you know may have welcome.html been a victim or could be in the future. D i r e c t o r y o f C r i m e V i c t i m Now is a great time to learn about Services from Office for Victims resources available in your community of Crimes: http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ or put one in place. It is also a great findvictimservices/ time to get involved in the awareness A m e r i c a n C o l l e g e H e a l t h campaign or host one. Think about Association: http://www.acha.org/ hosting a table during college hour. 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