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By Felicia Allen

Competency requirements at LACC and all junior colleges in the Los Angeles Commu-nity College District dictate that students

successfully complete Math 125, Intermediate Alge-bra, or its equivalent, 124A and 124B, to receive an associate degree, and those seeking to transfer to a four-year institution must also receive passing marks in Math 227, or Math 230 for liberal arts majors.

As a consequence, students at City College and other colleges within the district are falling short and ending up with more than 90 course units disqualify-ing them from fi nancial aid at the community college level all before taking any math classes.

According to the most recent scores available on LACC’s comprehensive program review, 34.1 percent of the 751 students enrolled in Math 125 passed the class. The scores also show that 58 percent of the students in Math 124A and 85.5 percent of students in Math 124B passed their respective classes.

Edward Pai, dean of institutional effectiveness at City College, said the phenomenon of students falling behind on their math requirements is nothing new and certainly not isolated to LACC.

“It is a known fact that math is the subject which is most diffi cult for students to be successful in,” Pai said. “But the problem is district-wide not just [at] LACC.”

Pai also said that high school graduates fi nd themselves ill-prepared for college-level math be-cause they are not required to take math in their se-nior year of high school.

In addition, students returning to school after a long absence say they are fi nding it particularly dif-fi cult to meet the math requirements simply because of how much time these classes require.

“I read the subject matter before it’s covered,” said a Math 124A student who only wants to be known as Trevor. “I spend upwards of 22 to 24 hours a week studying just to keep up.”

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By Michael Frenes and Clinton Cameron

This means students aspiring to earn a bachelor's degree will be able to start and fi nish their academic careers at Los Angeles City College. Its sponsors say it will make it easier and more cost effective for students to obtain a

bachelor’s degree without having to transfer to a university or state college. “Right now they’re asking for pilot campuses,” said Dr. Dan Walden, vice president

of academic affairs at Los Angeles City College. Walden anticipates the program will eventually reach the LACC campus after other

campuses have completed the pilot phase. “We are going to have [a bachelor’s program] in the next fi ve, seven or 10 years,

whatever it takes,” Walden said. “We’re going to need a million more B.A. degrees and the default place is us.”

SB 850 will authorize community colleges to establish one bachelor’s degree per campus in each district and schools can start implementing pilot versions of the pro-gram as early as spring of 2015. Campuses will be chosen at the discretion of the Chancellor of California Community Colleges.

Robert Nimo is a journalism major. He eventually plans to transfer. He appeared excited to hear about the possibility of being able to get a bachelor's degree at LACC.

“I think it would make life easier because I won’t have to go to a completely differ-ent institution to get my degree,” Nimo said.

A $50 million proposal is expected to fund a limited number of districts. They will be responsible for choosing one program that refl ects the job-market needs of their community. Priority will be focused on programs that are in high demand such as respiratory therapists, registered nurses, law enforcement and information technology. Jorge Larios is an administrative justice major who plans to transfer to Cal State Los Angeles this fall. He’s willing to change his major to law enforcement if LACC doesn’t offer a bachelor's degree in his chosen fi eld.

“It would be way easier and cheaper. It would be good for most students,” said Larios about the possibility of getting a bachelor’s degree at LACC. “After four years they can transfer out to a bigger school to get their master's degree.”

There are certain requirements the district must meet before funding is approved. Each participating campus must agree to submit a progress report at least one year before the program’s expiration date. The bill also requires the governing board to charge a fee for enrollment in specifi c courses. The pilot program will expire eight years after the program is in place.

Anil K. Jain, associate vice president of administrative services, expressed hesita-tion concerning the implementation of the program. His immediate concern is how well prepared students are in obtaining their associate degree during the two-years they are expected to attend LACC.

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graduation Dreams Die Hard on the Chalkboard of Math literacyStudents’ failure to pass Math 125 ruins their hopes of obtaining an associate degree and higher education.

Illustration by Jose Tobar/Collegian

By Jake Carlisi

It has been fi ve years since the administration cut all sports programs, and since that time there has been a group of people who have been fi ghting to bring them back. These people are not fi ghting on behalf of some higher-up with a hidden agenda. They are people who have seen and experienced the ben-efi ts of a sports program at City College, and who are selfl essly pursuing its return.

“I would have never gone to college most likely if it wasn’t for LACC," said Phil Pote, former LACC alum-nus. "I didn’t like school; the only thing that brought me to LACC was the chance to play baseball. I played baseball at LACC and then I went to Cal State L.A. and graduated and strangely enough ended up being

a teacher and a coach. If it hadn’t been for LACC, it’s doubtful either would have happened.”

Today, Pote works as a professional baseball scout for the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team. Even at the age of 81 and despite all of his suc-cess, Pote continues to fi ght for a younger generation to have the same opportunities he had as a student, as his long and successful career began right here on campus.

Pote is not the only one in his situation. Duke Rus-sell is also an alumnus of yesteryear, who went on to play professional baseball with the then Brooklyn Dodgers. “I went here in 1946, we played baseball on Snyder Field in those days, now they play at Griffi th Park,” he said.

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Winter Session Delays Financial aid Disbursement

Registered students for the winter intersession were af-fected by the late disbursement of fi nancial aid money. This delay was caused because grades were posted after the spring semester started. Alternative solutions were offered for students with emergency needs.

Club Rush Comes again During Spirit Week

On March 18 and 19, Club Rush will bring clubs together in a last chance to get more members before the chartering deadline on March 21. The fi rst Club Council meeting will be held on March 27. Visit facebook.com/LACCASG for more information.

aSg Members Marchin Sacramento

Marching for education, seven ASG members participated in the “March in March.” Public colleges and universities par-ticipated in this statewide event hosted by the Student Senate for California Community Colleges.

Students in Sobriety Host aa Meetings

The Students in Sobriety Club will be hosting Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in room 116 of Jefferson Hall every Mon-day this month from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meetings are open to anyone overcoming alcohol addiction.

Resume CritiquingA resume critiquing session

will take place Monday, March 17 at the Career and Job Develop-ment Center in room 109 of the Administration Building from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. No sign-ups are necessary. Just show up. For more information contact the Career and Job Development Center at (323) 953-4000 ext. 2210.

late-Start online Classes for Spring

For those wishing to take online classes it is not too late to enroll for this spring. A late-start schedule of classes can be viewed online at www.lacitycol-lege.edu/schedule/openclasses/springclasses.html. Since these are starting late, many of these may still be open for registration.

Thousands of e-Books added to library

More than 100,000 additional e-books are available to students through the campus library sys-tem. The books are designated for higher learning and are ac-cessible from the college library webpage at Periodical/Database Search, then EBSCO eBooks. For more information contact one of the campus librarians at (323) 953-4000 ext. 2407.

Compiled byRocio Flores Huaringa and Clinton Cameron

A FIGHT FOR SPORTSFor years now, there has been a battle being fought

within the confi nes of City College.

Bill May Provide Bachelor'sDegrees at Community CollegesCalifornia’s community college campuses may soon be eli-gible to offer bachelor’s degree programs if the State Legisla-ture passes a proposed law, SB 850.

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LACC alumni team tackles the fi ght to bring sports back to campus on Saturday, March 8. Photo by Inae Bloom/Collegian

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By Mike Frenes

So you’re all geared up to get right into that LACC Computer Technology program in hopes of landing a better gig with lots of perks, right? Not a bad vision, but maybe you soon discover that some of the techno gizmos and programs used here are a bit outdated and maybe obsolete. The thought even crosses your mind, “Why am I even learning about CRT monitors and Windows XP when I haven’t seen this stuff since grade school?”

A lot of the equipment and programs taught in the technology courses here are so yesterday, it makes you wonder just how relevant any of this will be when you graduate.

“It’s not easy to get funds here since technology advances so fast and equipment is so expensive,” said Mike Yazdanian, head of the Computer Technology and Electronics Depart-ment. “It’s not like going to an expensive IT school where they can easily afford to upgrade.”

Understandably, government-funded community colleges do get hit hard from time to time, and with all the state and federal cutbacks, it’s not considered a top priority.

But, the question still stands: Do these courses really prepare you adequately for the real world? Sometimes. It’s still too early to tell. There’s still a lot of work to be done.

To be fair though, Yazdanian stated that at least three of his students have gotten entry-level jobs with Computer Technology and Electronics Certifi cates (vs. a degree) offered at the school with annual salaries ranging from $26,000 to $34,000.

The instructors, in general, are exceptional and work hard at helping each student. If you’re planning to take CT14, instructor Ray Lampano does a great job keeping it interesting, along with Sheila Villeral-Scott, and Allan Pratt to name a few. They make the best of it and work with what they have so it’s not an entirely bad deal.

Despite concerns, the LACC Tech program isn’t exactly “the devil.” Just don’t count on leaving things solely to what it teaches because keeping up with the trends in the job market is not one of the school’s greatest strengths. Instead, take some initiative and create your own luck by being aggressive and innovative in your approaches to learning new things and by applying yourself to graduating and landing that new career you so deserve.

By Jen Vaughn

It’s a beautiful spring day and the LACC campus is buzzing with life. The birds of paradise are in full bloom and the sun is trickling through the shaded trees onto the stone sculptures in the Quad. Students hustle to and from class, while others linger about waiting for the next activity on their overbooked schedules. The shaded benches in the center of campus beckon students to rest a moment and enjoy a place of peace and tranquility. I walk by this sanctuary every time I step foot on campus. It’s a place I would come to enjoy, if I could only choke my way through the crowd of smokers to get there.

Why has the centerpiece of LACC become the campus ashtray? Who determined the best place for the smoking section is the main thoroughfare of the Quad? And why does it make me feel so alienated every time I walk by? I don’t have answers to the fi rst two questions, so today I braved the fumes and sat in the smoking section while I pon-dered the third.

As a “recovered smoker,” I fi nd myself more annoyed by cigarettes than when I was a non-smoker. I use the term “recovered smoker” because I dedicated a few years and a few dollars to the tobacco industry in my younger days. After watching someone I love lose their life to emphysema it was an easy choice to leave cigarettes behind for-ever. Since making that decision I fi nd myself more sensitive to smoke and the stench it leaves on peoples’ clothes and breath. I wonder why many smokers don’t take an extra moment to freshen up before they walk straight from the smoking section into the classroom.

After sitting with the smokers for a while I realized it’s more than just the smoke waft-ing in my face that annoys me. It’s the reminder of those I have lost to the dangers of smoking. It’s a reminder of poor choices I’ve made in the past. It’s a reminder that smart people do stupid things and there’s nothing I can do about it.

It was no surprise that as I sat there, I still felt annoyed by the smoke and alienated from the people around me, which left me even more determined to fi nd a place of sol-ace, perhaps a beautiful sanctuary with fl owers in bloom and art sculptures we can call the “non-smoking section.”

Editorial

Computer Technology Program Lacks Funding and Innovation

Illustration by Jose Tobar/Collegian

Bring Back Paradise

The state is proposing community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees. is this good for students?

“It would lower the costs for college and help people get better jobs. [It’s] especially good for people with kids who can’t afford it. It would help the economy too if people could afford to get educated.”

Danielle Hill Psychology

“It would help people afford to get a bachelor’s degree in a way, it’s a good thing. Community colleges help people get an associate’s but they usually move on to get the bachelor’s. It’s a good choice for older people in a way, a good option for those who get out of high school and don’t get a bachelor’s degree.”

Robert BaggioCinema

“It’s excellent. I have so many units, probably only a few math credits away from graduation. [It would] save me on having to transfer to any other bigger schools. It would be ideal for someone like me, especially with credits from another school.”

Thomas WardCinema

“It’s good as long as the program is good. If it’s a high-standard pro-gram, I don’t see why not. I already have my bachelor’s degree. It gives more options to achieve a goal. It serves the commuter population. For other schools you have to live there or move really far and it’s more affordable.”

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"It's good. They wouldn't have to go through other colleges that require so

much to gain that status. [It's] good for students like myself. I will be 61,

coming back to school in 2013 ... kind of hard for me with amputation and diabetes ... this college helped

me to build back up."

David gearringSubtances abuse Counselor

Photo by Gegham Khekoyan/Collegian

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By Jaleen Wedlow

When I was little, I had a hard time telling time on an analog clock, but it was easy to tell time with a digital clock. Could it be that technology is making the whole world less intelligent? No more hard work or even putting forth an effort?

I’ve interviewed a handful of teachers and they have told me from their own experiences that a lot of students can’t comprehend a novel or use a pen to write something simplis-tic, yet they can understand what’s conveyed on the Internet.

Once upon a time, people were required to know lan-guages like Latin or Greek to get a job, but now? Only experi-ence or a degree will do. And lots of other skills once consid-ered core competencies have fallen by the wayside.

Take shorthand, for example. It was once used for taking notes to capture the most important information on a subject. Now it’s what we do on a cell phone thanks to texting. Our grammar has taken a hit too as seen on the YouTube segment called, “Your Grammar Sucks.” The creator is a comedian, so I’m sure he’s not a total grammar Nazi, but he notes the atrocious grammar people use when commenting on posts or videos.

I grew up between the old concepts and the new ones. It was mandatory to learn cursive writing and good penmanship in middle school. But it seems they are becoming obsolete. Reading, writing, and comprehension are part of the funda-mentals for English or any other course of study and I’ve no-ticed they are fading away, not just at LACC, but everywhere.

If there was a class for literacy or just learning how to write legibly, it could truly help a lot of students improve their grades. A few professors admit that they too could use a course to refine themselves.

I want to help students in need. I’ve graded papers ever since middle school and I’ve yet to see improvement in writing skills. I’m not an expert on writing yet, but I have improved slowly and surely.

In April 2013, North Carolina’s House of Representatives passed a bill called, “Back to Basics,” requiring elementary students to learn cursive handwriting. I’m not saying all stu-dents need it, but if their writing needs some assistance, it’s definitely for them.

We all need to rise above technology. I want LACC to meet the high standards it deserves.

By Jazmin Guevara

After a long day of juggling classes and home-work at LACC, all you can think about is taking a break from all that studying to get something good and filling to eat. Well, you better hope that you brought a bag lunch, or you can haul all your per-sonal belongings to either the lunch truck or one of the other food options located off campus.

There is a very simple solution to this problem, one that could even earn the campus a profit: open a cafeteria.

The most practical place to have the cafeteria is in the Student Union. I completely understand that they tried to give students more places to study, but they can provide us with that and still have a cafete-ria. A cafeteria could have been on the lower level and the bookstore should have been left in its origi-nal location. By doing that, LACC would not only eliminate an issue that many students face, but they will also have the opportunity to generate revenue.

It is understandable why the college does not have a cafeteria on campus. It can definitely be ex-

pensive, but they may not be looking at the bigger picture.

The school can hire some people to run it, imple-ment menus and use the profits to bring back the sports teams. However, if that isn’t something that they want to do they can always rent out the space to different little restaurants. The school will not only be making the initial investment of converting the first level of the Student Union into a cafeteria, but they will be making money on a monthly basis.

No matter how you look at it, this is a win-win situation for the school. Not only will there be more jobs that students can have, but they can bring back our beloved sports.

If students are going to spend money purchas-ing food either way, why not find a way for them to spend it on campus and also do something good for the student body. I’m sure if students knew that the money they are spending is being used to fund sports, they would gladly choose to buy food from the cafeteria. It’s a shame that our athletics depart-ment had to be cut, but perhaps a new cafeteria is a very simple way for us to bring it back.

Food, Sports Make a Good MixYou may be asking yourself how food, sports teams and Los Angeles City Col-

lege go together. The answer is very simple. I believe that if LACC opens a cafeteria on campus, they will be able to bring back sports to the school even after all the budget cuts. It is very surprising that they haven’t opened a cafeteria sooner since there is a need for one.

Photo by Gegham Khekoyan/Collegian

By Gloria K. Lee

Weeks into spring semester and students all across Los Angeles City College are facing one huge dilemma: they are still waiting to receive student identification cards. Identification cards are an issue for students because without them, we cannot check out books from the school library, meet with guidance counselors to go over transfers or graduation plans, receive student discounts at local vendors, or receive the $7 ASO sticker that grants us free Scantron forms and blue books.

I have gone in and out of Admissions 10 times since the begin-ning of the semester and left empty-handed each time. The sole purpose of my frequent trips across campus was to have one single photo taken for a student ID card I desperately need.

My aggravation starts at the photo booth that is not open during the days and hours mentioned on the sign atop the counter at the Admissions Office. Every time I have gone, either the photographer was not present or the booth was closed before the cut-off time for photos.

Processing student ID cards was more efficient at my elemen-tary school. LACC’s Admissions Office really needs to step it up, making sure it provides adequate opportunities to get students the ID cards that prove they belong on campus and can access the many benefits of being a student here.

No Student ID Cards, NO ACCESS

Technology Renders Handwriting Obsolete

Illustration by Jaleen Wedlow/Collegian

Chronicles of A NobodyBy Byron Umana-Bermudez

“All these years, my dad has taught me about this vaunted thing called ‘humanity,’ something that by definition we could never possess. But, after spending just a few days amongst your kind this concept of ‘humanity’ doesn’t seem so clear to me.” – Roman, from the T.V. series “Star-Crossed”

Arizona has apparently made it its mission to segregate everyone. After passing a law that gives police the right to pull over a person who is sus-pected of being an illegal alien, Arizona has now decided that it is OK to pass a law against having to serve a person who appears to be homosexual.

The parallels to the Jim Crow laws are very apparent. Jim Crow laws were the segregation laws in the South during the early 1950s. Arizona has basically decided to ignore history, ignore the constitution and ignore America.

The first question that comes to mind is how can you even determine a person’s sexuality or national status? I remember when SB 1070 was passed, a close friend of mine was worried, not for himself but for his partner. He was of Mexican de-scent with strong Latin features; his partner was from London, England, and here on an expired visa.

The fear was that the police would pull him over because he fit the “alien” stereotype, but that his partner would be arrested because of his im-migration status. I found this hilarious because the bill was obviously made to push Mexican immi-grants back to Mexico, but the law affected more than just Mexicans.

SB 1070 was shameful to the original ideals of the Constitution. SB 1062 repeats this dishonor and has made me, an American, ashamed of being part of this country. SB 1062 is a petition that al-lows a person to refuse service to another person who may appear to be part of the gay and lesbian community on the grounds that doing so violates their freedom of religion.

Have people forgotten that these same words were used in the Jim Crow laws? By allowing a group of people to be discriminated against on the basis of appearance is a mockery. If we allow this to continue to be law, soon those expected to be gay or lesbian would wear barcode tattoos and be gathered in camps for sport.

Just after the bill was put before Arizona, an-other bill was considered in Georgia. These two bills have been called “the religious freedom bills.” During the civil rights movement, the Jim Crow laws were “religious freedom bills.” So why aren’t these Jim Crow laws around today? A little thing called the equal protection clause in the 14th

Amendment. Some of those who agree with SB 1070 believe

that looking at homosexuals compromises their beliefs. Has evolution brought us to a point where the actions of a few determine what we personally do with our beliefs? Have we not learned to think for ourselves? Many blogs I have read argue the fact but how can you tell if someone is gay? It’s not like every homosexual wears a sign that says, “Hey I’m gay.”

If Arizona’s main argument is based on bring-ing America back to a more traditional view of sexuality, then the governor herself should return to the kitchen and bake a cake. Isn’t that a “tradi-tional” view on gender roles in society?

The simple matter is that this governor is set-ting her agenda on the front burner and forget-ting that of the state. I may believe and in fact feel differently about the person next to me, but that doesn’t mean that the person next to me doesn’t have the same importance.

I’d like to tell her one thing: Do not treat me like I am a no body, do not put me in the shadow, do not stick me in a box and do not determine hu-manity. If you decide to push out a group of people, the community gets smaller and smaller until one day someone will push you. And when that day comes and you look around and there is no one by your side, you only have yourself to blame.

Humanity

Illustration by Jose Tobar/Collegian

Campus LifeLos Angeles COLLEGIANWednesday, March 12, 20144

By Jessica Brecker

“These pieces are ... you might use the term snapshots,” Walton said. “I car-ried those negatives in a steel box for 40 or 50 years.”

Temple Willoughby, liberal arts ma-jor, introduced Walton to students gath-ered at the gallery.

“He’s sharing his fi rsthand knowl-edge because he was there,” Willoughby said.

Walton’s show is called “My Old Familiar Places,” a line from the Billie Holiday song "I’ll Be Seeing You." Wal-ton wanted to call his show “My Familiar Places,” but said he realized that was to self-centric.

“I like black and white fi lm, I really do,” Walton said about his medium of choice. However, Walton does not see in just black and white.

February was Black History Month, and the theme for Walton’s show was black history, but Walton thinks history is not just a black and white story.

“I’m not that bothered by titles, that’s not the problem,” Walton said. “It's how we all get together, no special meet-ings, why do we have to label everything and everybody?”

He blames other factors, such as hard drugs and the generation gap for some of today’s problems. He actually

feels many of these problems could be solved by honoring history, factual history.

“Something happened between the 60s and today, there’s been a breakdown of generations,” Walton said. “Coming up with new ideas when you don’t have a history creates a traumatic situation.”

He said he believes that history is not entirely what went on before, history is being written in the moment and artists are the best recorders of it. He believes it is the photographer’s responsibility to make sure there is a document, because the story can get completely warped oth-erwise.

“Formal history is written by people who win,” Walton said. “The story of the winner is a minority story.”

So with camera in hand Walton went out to capture his story.

“I would give myself an assign-ment,” Walton said. “I’m going out in the community to shoot today.”

Walton believes there is a huge breakdown in society when people tend to allow the views of others to dominate over their own.

“It happened with Jews in Germany, slaves in U.S.,” Walton said. “Uncon-sciously, we accept views of the other side, and we want to maintain manhood, and power.”

Part of the problem is that most historians are not born in, say Watts for

example, and didn’t often see that part of town.

“There was a lack of everything,” Walton said of Watts in the 1960s. “They lacked everything but lack.”

He explained how a group called the Sons of Watts, decided to do something about the lack.

“They picked up old empty barrels and painted them to use as trash cans,” Walton said.

Walton ended his talk with a dis-claimer.

“These are all my personal views,” Walton said. “They come out of experi-ence.”

By Byron Umana-Bermudez

Tales of sex, drugs, and bullying coming to the Cameo Theatre via the 10 one-act plays selected for this semester.

Theatre Academy students are really pushing themselves, as they are getting ready to present 10 plays, split into three bills (Red, Blue and Green) over the course of three days. Their passion and excitement is clearly tan-gible as soon as one walks through the academy doors, as actors, directors and production managers work to perfect their craft.

“It’s extremely stressful,” said Alexis Jackson, stage manager for the Green Bill. “You don’t want to mess up what they created [and] you only have one chance.”

Audiences should be prepared to be on the edge of their seats. These ac-tors are ready to give a raw and hon-est performance and transport viewers to a whole other world. Each one-act production is unique and refl ects the vi-sion of the director, but everyone from the designers, to the actors and even the stage crew says they are excited to

bring their pieces to life. Hanging out backstage, it quickly becomes evident just how much these students care for, and support one another.

“[Jackson] is the cement in the brick wall,” said Lisette Nuñez, who plays a teenage girl in the one-act play “Push.” “[She makes sure] no one has stress and so the stress is all on her.”

Many on campus say they cannot wait for the performances to start since they know the just how dedicated the Academy is about getting everything just right.

“Keep in mind that they are stu-dents,” said Emily Contreras, a law ma-jor. “These guys are really good. They won’t just put anyone on the stage … [The actors] will show you what they got.”

After a student is chosen to direct a play, he or she must cast the actors, fi gure out stage movements and cos-tume designs and much more. Then, rehearsals begin.

After seeing Academy students rehearse “Saint Stanislaus Outside the House,” by Patrick Breen, I can say with certainty that viewers will be compelled

to want more. If the rehearsal is a mere taste of what is to come, then the Acad-emy has brought the art form to another level.

The new Green Bill will feature “Thunder in the Index” by Phillip Hayes Dean, “Leon and Joey” by Keith Huff and “Does This Woman Have a Name?” by Theresa Rebeck and performances are scheduled for March 13 at 3 p.m. and March 14 at 8 p.m.

The Red Bill features “The Propos-al” by Anton Chekhov, “The Connection” by Graham Jones, “Saint Stanislaus Outside the House” by Patrick Breen and “Long Ago and Far Away” by David Ives, with performances on March 13 at 7:15 p.m. and March 15 at 3 p.m.

Lastly, on the Blue Bill are “Seagulls” by Caryl Churchill, “Push” by George Cameron Grant and “Check Please” by Jonathan Rand which can be seen March 14 at 3 p.m. and March 15 at 8 p.m.

All performances will take place at the Cameo Theatre on campus. General admission is $12, student, senior and vet-eran tickets cost $8. For more information, call (323) 953-4000 ext. 2990.

Limelight Burns Bright in Red, Blue, Green

By Clinton Cameron

For the past 19 years, Upward Bound has been a part of Los Ange-les City College’s extended academic family. The program provides high school students opportunities to visit college campuses, receive academ-ic tutoring and take preparatory and college-level courses. Financial aid information, academic counseling and career guidance are also compo-nents of the program.

As host of Upward Bound, LACC extends the use of its campus to four participating high schools in the Los Angeles area – Manual Arts, Fairfax, Hollywood and Belmont.

A group of 25 to 50 students participate in the Saturday Academy where they receive supplemental instruction in core subject areas such as math, English, science, social studies and computer science. They meet twice a month from 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. in Franklin Hall and have a break for lunch early in the afternoon at the Student Union Building.

Funding for Upward Bound comes from a program called TRIO, which began as three federally funded outreach programs as the result of Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty.” Eventually, TRIO expanded fund-ing to include eight programs.

Programs funded under TRIO provide support for students with dis-abilities, students whose income is within federal requirements and fi rst-generation students from middle school through college.

The program’s offi ce is located on the west end of campus in the Administration Building.

Alex Reyes is the offi ce assistant. He mentioned some of the basic tools the Upward Bound offers its students.

“We provide training and tutoring to help students get into Harvard, Berkeley, UCLA, and Cal State L.A.,” Reyes said. “At the very least they get some college experience.”

Upward Bound Director, Michael Lopez, supervises the students from the program during the Saturday Academy. He sees how the pro-gram benefi ts the students as well as the college campus.

“They become enrolled college students every summer they are on campus,” Lopez said. “We actually use our college to exemplify the col-lege experience. We do a lot of noteworthy things. Our goal is to get students into a four-year college or institution. One young man is applying to Harvard.”

Kevin Marroquin is that student. He applied to Harvard and has ap-plied to 18 other schools. Some of them include Cal Tech, M.I.T., Princ-eton, Cornell and Stanford.

“I’ve already been accepted into Cal Poly Pomona,” Marroquin said. “I’m still waiting to hear from UCLA and some other schools.”

Marroquin will be the second person in his family to go to college. His sister, who told him about Upward Bound, was the fi rst. After she fi nished the program, she was accepted into California State University, Northridge and graduated with a B.A. in communications.

For Marroquin, there is no substitute for seeing what the program is like from his own personal experience.

“It’s a different atmosphere. It’s like you’re on your own,” Marroquin said. “I have to be responsible. The teacher is not going to baby you.”

Marroquin is currently taking English 102 and two kinesiology classes at City College. Once he decides which four-year school he wants to ac-cept, he would like to study math or physics. While in Upward Bound, he is taking advantage of the opportunity to earn college credit and absorb every bit of information his mentors have to offer.

Upward Bound Moves high school students forward

Photo by Jessica Brecker/CollegianNosh Katz (bottom left) directs fellow students (left to right) Alarik Cantarerro as Curb, Adri Diaz as Spit, Anthony Taylor as Manhole, James Jen-kins as Zap, and Emilia Scott as Breeze in Patrick Breen’s “Saint Stanislaus Outside the House” during a rehearsal in the lobby of the Camino Theatre March 5.

Fairfax High School senior, Kevin Marroquin participates in class discussion during College Career Planning class Saturday, March 8. The class meets during the afternoon in room B14 of Franklin Hall for Upward Bound's Saturday Academy.

Photo by Inae Bloom/Collegian

Photographer Captures Color in Black and White

Henry Walton talked to students and faculty about history, life, and photography, last Wednes-day in Da Vinci Gallery where his photos “My Old Familiar Places” are on display.

Photo by Jessica Brecker/Collegian

last Wednesday, photographer Henry Walton returned to the Da Vinci gallery to speak about his photos. What the former laCC student gave current students was an accurate history lesson that they could apply to modern times.

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during the opening for his exhibit, "My Old Familiar Places."

By laticia Sawyer

The $11 health fee required at registration entitles student access to medical services comparable to those offered by primary care physicians. Some unsupplemented services dealing with off-site labs processing blood pan-els may incur associated cost.

According to the California Health-care Foundation in 2012, 27.8 percent of Latinos, 17 percent of African Ameri-cans, 16.8 percent of Asians, and 13.7 percent of whites were uninsured, and by 2019, the foundation predicts that 3.1 millions of Californians will be un-insured. For a campus as diverse as LACC, knowledge of these services can help many students whose access to coverage may be limited.

Knowing where to fi nd health services on campus can be benefi cial if there is a need for health care that doesn’t require a visit to the emergency room.

Ashley Jenkins is a performing arts major. While on campus, she had a health concern that required immedi-

ate attention.“I had got bit by a spider on my

leg and it was growing, it was kind of an emergency and I needed to be seen right away. So I went there and [the nurse practitioner] was able to see me,” Jenkins said. “She took a look at it, and actually gave me a prescription and ev-erything like it was a real doctor’s of-fi ce.” Students unable to afford health care are encouraged to take advantage of medical services offered on campus.

Rick Robles has been the admin-istrative assistant of the Student Health and Wellness Center for 17 years. He

has registered thousands of uninsured students and says the $11 health fee is more valuable than some health care plans. He also compares the center to uninsured cash accounts, which require offi ce-visit fees or co-payments prior to examination by a physician.

“Just to walk in the door you’re paying $40,” Robles said. “Here you can walk in and see a doctor. Here you can come and see a nurse practitioner or registered nurse. For $11 you get a lot.”

Coverage through the Health and Wellness Center includes basic fi rst aid, cold and fl u treatment, and diagnosis

of more serious ailments. Physical ex-aminations including STD screening and gynecological services are available without any associated cost. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression or other mental health issues, counseling and psychotherapy sessions are also of-fered.

“You don’t really expect that [level of service]," said LACC student Monica Juarez. "I think it’s good to know that there is a fully equipped facility on cam-pus … to know that those resources are available to you.”

Since their move into the Life Sci-ence Building, Robles is concerned that students who are aware of the services may be unaware of their new location. For him, getting the word out is a pri-ority.

“We need to promote the services in here. We were previously located in Holmes Hall. We moved for construc-tion purposes temporarily. Three years later we’re still here and our numbers have dropped,” Robles said. “I think it’s a bad location. I think a lot of students have a hard time fi nding us, we’re at the furthest end of the campus; it’s not convenient.”

The Health and Wellness Center is located in the Life Science Building, room 101. The entrance is through the south side of the building. You can contact the center at (323) 953-4000 ext. 2485 or email Robles at roblesr@lacitycollege.edu. Their hours this se-mester are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday and every fourth Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to noon.

Health Services Remain Available to All

Photo by Danni Conner/Collegian

Nurse Practitioner Karen Duh monitors student Daniel Palma's breathing during a checkup at the Student Health and Wellness Center March 10.

as the topic of afford-able health care leads political

discussion in our nation, los angeles City College students

have a broad range of nominal to free medical services avail-

able on campus through the Student Health and Wellness

Center located in room 101 of the life Skills Building.

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By Jessica Brecker

As donors approached the vehicle, they found a red stop sign at the entrance. Students were asked to answer some questions including if

they had cold symptoms, were on antibiotics, received any vaccines, donated within the last 56 days, or traveled outside of the U.S. within the last year. That's because many contagious diseases can be picked up while on a trip, so students must wait 12 months after travel in an area where malaria is found. Also according to the Red Cross website, they must wait three years after living in a country where malaria is found.

Donors signed in to begin the registration process at 10:10 a.m., and by 11:15 a.m. there were already nine names on the list.

“Our goal is to get 19 donors, 19 units of blood,” said Diana Boyd, donor recruitment associate. “There can only be two people inside at a time.”

Sign-in sheets were out on the table, and although not mandatory, reservations made ahead of time could save students from a long wait. There is a step-by-step process donors must go by before they are allowed to enter the vehicle.

“I saw it and I thought, why not? There’s nothing you can lose from it,” said student Cassandra Munoz, as she took her name badge and grabbed a seat.

“One time I needed a blood transfusion, I was really sick,” said Victoria Adauto, registered nurse and student.

“So that’s why I give, I know I can save some lives.” Adauto allowed the Collegian into the van to document her journey.

After registering and entering the van, the first step donors must go through is a brief physical . All vital signs are checked as well as blood pressure. If a donor’s blood pressure is high, they could be turned away.

Adauto was deemed healthy and eligible to give blood, and was asked to lie down on a bed inside the truck. She waited patiently, relaxed and texted with a friend.

“This is the second time. I gave when I was 18, and I’m 24 now,” Adauto said.

It is not legal, or safe, to give more than one pint of blood. But one is enough to earn hero status.

“One pint of blood can save the [lives] of three adults,” Boyd said.

Blood is divided into three separate bags – blood, platelets, and plasma. Blood goes to emergency rooms and is used for surgery and can only be stored up to 42 days. Plasma can help burn victims and can be stored up to a year. But platelets, which can save up to eight premature babies, can be stored for only five days before clotting.

The bags and test tubes are labeled and stored in an ice cooler before being rushed to the nearest Red Cross center. There, blood is scanned into a computer database, and spun in a centrifuge to separate into the three components. Test tubes are then sent for testing. If any disease is found, the blood can’t be used and a letter

will be sent to the donor recommending they see their primary physician.

Youyue Ao, lying on the cot across from Adauto, had just finished giving blood. She was asked if she felt faint, and when she said no she was ushered to the area Boyd calls the canteen. She was required to rest for 15 minutes and eat the provided snacks. A donor who does not do this risks fainting.

“They have to stay at least 15 minutes in the canteen area,” said Boyd. “We have water, cranberry juice, and cookies.”

Besides free goodies and drinks, free gifts are often used to entice donors to give. However, the real reward is the feeling of pride one feels knowing they just saved three lives, something few people can brag about.

According to the Red Cross website, someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds.

Donors should drink plenty of water and bring a donor card or driver license with them. It is also recommended to have a healthy, non-fatty meal before giving blood. Donors should wear clothing that can be rolled up at the sleeves and make sure to list any prescriptions they are taking. They should be at least 17 years old. More information can be found at the Red Cross website at redcrossblood.org/donating-blood.

ordinary Students Become Campus Heroes

Victoria Adauto, registered nurse and student, gives blood during the Red Cross blood drive in the Quad March 3. Photo by Jessica Brecker/Collegian

By Jessica Brecker

“I’ve been here at least three times a week,” said Maria Perturbos, Astronomy Club member, as she toiled at grinding the Pyrex disc that will eventually become the mirror of her new telescope. She will have to put in at least 40 hours of work, and she works hard, putting her whole body into it.

“You are going to get a high-quality telescope, and we are going to help you through every step of the process,” said Astronomy Professor Dean Arvidson. “There’s a real satisfaction when you build your own piece of equipment.”

The telescopes they are making will have a six-inch mirror. Students also have the option to work on the 12 ½-inch mirror of a telescope that will belong to the club, for use at the school. Currently the school has several eight-inch telescopes, and one massive 28-inch telescope, which they have affectionately dubbed “The Webster.”

“We are going to be working on the big one,” Arvidson told his students. “It could easily take a year or longer, probably about 100 hours or more.”

Students must grind away until the disc is perfectly bowl-shaped. Aluminum will then be applied to the back. The shape of the mirror is of upmost importance.

Soon after the 1990 launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, which orbits Earth about once every 95 minutes at an altitude of about 380 miles, astronomers found the 2.4-meter-diameter mirror had been polished to the wrong shape. This spherical aberration made the Hubble less sensitive than designed. This forced astronauts to return to space on the Endeavor space mission of 1993 and make repairs to the telescope, which is about the size of a large city bus.

For our star sighting tonight, the sun will set about 6:50 p.m. The stars should come out to play around 7:15 p.m.

Look for Capella, a very bright star overhead and slightly to the northwest. Our moon will be waxing, so it will be about 90 percent visible. The bright “star” just west of our moon and above Capella is not a star at all, but the planet, Jupiter. The bright red star just south of Jupiter is Betelgeuse, pronounced “Beatle Juice.” It is a red giant and part of the asterism Orion, and no, thre is no relation to Michael Keaton.

Photo by Jessica Brecker/Collegian

A member of the Astronomy Club works diligently grinding the mirrors of his individual telescope. The club meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. in room 208 of the Science and Technology Building.

turn on the moonphoto focus

"The moon is what we see every day, day and night, summer and winter. During my long life, I have looked at our moon many times and from different hemispheres. But I saw the moon for the first time thanks to the faculty of LACC and their astronomy telescope. It's fan-tastic. If I had seen it before, maybe I would have become an astronomer."

Compiled and Photos by Gegham Khekoyan

March is Red Cross month, a time to recognize the heroes in our community that don’t wear capes. Red Cross started the month strong by setting up their blood drive truck in the Quad March 10.

star sightings on campus

Just like the paparazzi of Hollywood, students at Los Angeles City College employ long lenses to bring them closer to the stars. This week students from the Astronomy Club continue the slow but steady process of grinding down their nine-inch mirrors, a key part of a long journey which will eventually lead each student to their very own handmade telescope!

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“I think the college is still trying to sort through it,” Jain said. “We have enough challenges with our associate de-grees so, I have a different take on it.”

Maria Lopez, communications director for Senator Block, expresses a need for such a bill.

“We are now on an economic rebound in California and this is the time to get this bill passed,” Lopez said.

In 1960, Governor Pat Brown passed the California Mas-ter Plan for Higher Education also known as the Donahoe Act. It helped open the doors for many college students in Cali-

fornia to receive fi nancial assistance through Cal Grants. As Cal State enrollment fees have increased signifi cantly since 1960, students may benefi t if they are able to obtain a higher degree at the cost of community college tuition.

Several efforts to pass the bill in previous years were stalled due to state budget cuts. Now there are higher hopes and greater expectations from some lawmakers. Twenty-one states nationwide have already adopted the standards from the bill into their school systems.

“I am happy to support community colleges and expect Bill 850 to pass this time around since there are funds avail-able with nobody offi cially opposing," Block said.

SB 850 Proposes Bachelor's Program

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Russell is campaigning for many of the same reasons as Pote. “Sports enable students to trans-fer—it enables these guys who don’t have a really good life and are close to poverty to go to schools like UCLA. We want that to continue,” Russell said.

Duke Russell is quite familiar with the semantics and red tape that is in the way of his cause, but to him there is no excuse. “Baseball only costs $50,000 a year, that’s peanuts comparatively,” Russell said.

Steve Finley, director of the Hollywood Recreation Center, located less than three miles from campus agrees with Russell and Pote. Finley understands the importance of collegiate sports. He sees the athletes who come through his program, who don’t have the opportunity to compete at City College and thus give up on a chance at a higher education.

“We had a committee of like 10 people," Fin-ley said, "some very high-powered people, and we met with [Mayor of Los Angeles] Eric Garcetti in this district and we’ve been going to council meetings, meeting with trustees and everything. I even ran for the board of trustees to try and make a difference…that’s how badly I want change.”

The three men met with Dan Cowgill, the Depart-ment Chair of Kinesiology, Health, and Dance here at City College as well as L.A. City Council member Tom LaBonge on March 7. The meeting took place on the newly built soccer fi eld and track that at this

moment is seeing little to no use. They discussed in length how to better use the new space and the monetary issues surrounding the revitalization of a sports program. While the meeting appeared pro-ductive, there are those who believe it is all a smoke screen.

When asked if he believed if any strides had been made in this endeavor recently, Finley stated quite bluntly, “No. No, it’s all lip service.”

In fact, Duke Russell estimates that he has been to 40 meetings, all of a different nature, in an attempt to bring back a sports program.

“We’ve put together some of the top commit-tees, we’ve been at Southwest, we’ve been all over. We’ve had so many people on this committee and this is where we’re at,” Finley said.

It was evident that these gentlemen were not just campaigning for a return of pride and entertainment. Sports can be a way out for many kids, and can set them on a more fruitful track. The Women’s Gym has an entire wall devoted to the jerseys of former bas-ketball players who went on to transfer to four-year institutions.

As is the opinion of so many, the people fi ght-ing to bring sports back to City College believe that sports are not something that can just be dismissed.

“Students need sports. They know it and we know it. All the other community colleges have sports. It is time LACC brought back its sports,” Duke said.

A fIGht to BrInG sports BAcK

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Others like Phyllis, another Math 124A student who wanted her identity withheld for fear of reprisal, points the fi nger to un-caring instructors.

“It’s almost like the professors are arrogant,” Phyllis said. “I have witnessed professors standing at the board with their backs turned to students, never turning around to see if they are follow-ing along, or even understanding the material.”

Other students have also complained about receiving the same kind of behavior from their professors, as well as not be-ing able to follow along with a lecture because of an instructor's heavy accent, or tendency to move along the lesson too fast without making sure content is understood and even instances of verbal intimidation.

City student Julie Phoung said that daily quizzes are how her professor keeps up with students’ knowledge of the topics covered in class.

“I know a guy who is really good in math and an ‘A’ student,” Phoung said. “But [he] dropped because he couldn’t handle the

professor starting from chapter four of the intermediate algebra book and not reviewing the prior chapters.”

Ronald Kendis, a math professor at City, has long since recognized the need for students to gain familiarity with mathematical terminology and problem solving skills.

In an interview with the Collegian last year, Kendis said the college needed to offer students a class that would introduce them to the language of math and a refi ned approach to math-ematical functions.

“Anyone who says math is arithmetic is wrong,” Kendis said. “Math is about problem solving.”

The college administration agrees as LACC is currently of-fering Math 10 or Math as a Second Language.

Pierce College is an example of what needs to be done and has taken steps to address the diffi culties that students are reporting and is currently piloting a program called Statway. Statway’s uniqueness lies in the fact that students eligible for Math 115 will only need to take two semesters worth of Statway coursework instead of the traditional core requirements 115, 125 and Statistics subsequently.

Math Stalls graduation Rates

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Rosa Irma FrancoRosa Irma Franco, a former East Los Angeles College student who worked at the LACC Foster and Kinship Offi ce died

on Feb. 8, 2014 of ovarian cancer. Surrounded by loved ones, she lost her battle with cancer after being diagnosed on Nov. 14, 2013. She was a mother, daughter, sister and aunt.

Franco was born on Nov. 9, 1988. She attended Montebello High School, and during her time there, she began taking classes at ELAC and in the spring of 2013 where she received two associate degrees. Her sister Marizol Franco, said she pursued her education with determination.

Franco was known for her love of music. She would frequently listen to the radio, entering different call-in contests. She won quite a few of them.

Franco is survived by her son Carlos, her parents, siblings, nieces and nephews.

Lenore SaundersLenore Saunders, administrative analyst of payroll and personnel, died on Feb. 7, 2014. Some of her colleagues de-

scribed it as a loss that will be felt by the school as a whole.Saunders worked at LACC for over 12 years in the Payroll and Personnel Offi ce. She retired from her position on Sept.

30, 2013 according to LACCD’s human resources department.“She was a wonderful person, very competent in her job,” said Dean of Academic Affairs Allison Jones. “And she had a

great sense of humor,” Jones added.“I had a good working relationship with her on campus,” said Media Arts Department Chairman Daniel Marlos. “Lenore

was always a pleasure to be around. She was incredibly witty and her passing is a real loss to the campus,” said Marlos.

By Matthew ali

Dr. Charles William WestrickDr. Charles William Westrick, co-founder of the LACC Dental Technology Department, passed away on Jan. 21, 2014

due to lung cancer.Dr. Westrick was one of only two people in the United States to ever obtain a doctorate in the fi eld of dental technology.

He helped originate and support the LACC Dental Technology Department in 1965. He served LACC as a faculty member until 1973.

According to Dental Technology Department Chair Dana B. Cohen, he also served on the department’s advisory commit-tee from 1965 to 2012.

“I’ve known him for 40 years,” Cohen said. “He always was very pro-education, he really assisted the department in keeping on track as to what we should be doing and how we should be doing it.”

He later became the dental laboratory manager at UCLA Dental School, then worked as the vice president of research at Dentaloid. He taught at Loma Linda University Dental School until he retired from the industry two years ago.

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$25 Million Scholarship Fund available to ‘Dreamers’

disaBleDperson, inc. national Scholarship Competitionaward: $1,000Eligibility: Must have a disability, be enrolled full-time in a two or four-year accredited college or university. Stu-dents who are not attending school full-time will also be accepted as long as the part-time attendance is due to their disability.Description: Students must write an essay responding to the question, “Do you believe ObamaCare will eventually be benefi cial for our country?” Any essay exceeding 750 words will be disqualifi ed.Deadline: March 15, 2014Visit disabledperson.com/scholarships/

CHCi Scholarship award: $1,000 to pursue an associate degree, $2,500 to pursue an undergraduate degreeEligibility: Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to con-tinue their civic engagement in the future. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Edu-cation accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested. Applicants will be judged on demonstrated fi nancial need, consistent, active partici-pation in public and/or community service activities, and strong writing skills. Must be a U.S. citizen.Deadline: April 16, 2014Visit chci.org/scholarships

Worldstudio aiga Scholarshipsaward: $500 - $5,000Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in advertising, art direction, fi ne arts, graphic design, illustration, interactive design/motion graphics, or photography.Description: Write a brief autobiography and explain how you see yourself as a creator contributing to the community at large in the future. The written statement shouldn’t be more than 600 words.Deadline: March 28, 2014Visit aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship

Davis-Putter Scholarshipaward: $1,000 - $10,000Eligibility: Be enrolled in an accredited program in the Unit-ed States. There is a strong preference for applicants who plan on working in this country.Description: Applicants must be active in movements for social and/or economic justice.Deadline: March 31, 2014Visit davisputter.org to apply

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Change a life Foundation emancipated/Foster Youth Scholarsaward: Up to $5,000Eligibility: Emancipated, college-bound, former foster youth who are students throughout the State of California. 2.5 cumulative GPA is required. Description: Eligible candidates may apply for a scholar-ship by completing an online application and uploading all supplemental required information.Deadline: March 20, 2014Visit changealife.org/scholarship-program/apply/

adult Students in Scholastic Transition (aSiST) award: $1,000 to $2,500 Eligibility: The ASIST Scholarship Program helps provide fi -nancial support to adult students in a variety of transitional situations. Applicants must clearly defi ne career goals and objectives and specify the educational requirements to at-tain them. Utilize re-entry programs available through col-leges. Available to 18 years of age or older. Applicant must be residing in boundaries of the EWI Chapter to which the application is submitted. Deadline: April 30, 2014Visit executivewomenla.org

HenaaC Scholars Program award: $500 to $5,000 – various scholarships avail-ableEligibility: Full-time graduate or undergraduate students, high school seniors enrolled in full-time study at a college/university the upcoming fall. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate commitment and involvement in the Latino community. Applicants should be majoring in engi-neering, applied science, computer science and math. Description: Must write a 700-Word Essay. The essay question is: What does it take to be an innovative STEM leader in today’s global market? Given your educational and cultural background, professional aspirations, and ser-vice to the Hispanic community, how do you fi t that model?Deadline: March 30, 2014. Visit greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-program

By Rocio Flores Huaringa

TheDream.US is a national scholarship fund created to provide fi nancial assistance to un-documented students, or “dreamers” as they are known, in their pursuit of a college education.

Talks for this project began in June 2013 when Don Graham, former owner of The Wash-ington Post, Henry R. Muñoz III, national fi -nance chairman of the Democratic National Committee and Carlos Gutierrez, former sec-retary of commerce for President George W. Bush, brought together “dreamers,” organiza-tions, college and universities and Fortune 500 leading companies to discuss the creation of a scholarship fund for immigrants eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Some private schools already provide scholarships to undocumented students. How-ever, since undocumented students do not have access to federal fi nancial aid, TheDream.US is making this fund available to students in public institutions and low-cost universities as well. According to the fund website, this approach will serve dreamers best as it allows them to “fund the education of more Dreamers,” while making sure recipients receive enough aid so that they are not forced to work multiple jobs and ultimately quit school.

Long Beach City College and California State University Long Beach are among the 12 schools nationwide pre-approved to take part in the program.

The program prioritizes students majoring in career-ready degree programs and focuses on getting them into the American workforce.

“We’re not just about getting kids into col-lege, we’re about getting students out of col-lege,” said TheDream.US President Candy Marshall in an interview with the Washington Post last month.

Applicants must be fi rst time college stu-dents – those that have completed 12 units or less – attempting an associate or bachelor’s de-gree program at a preapproved institution. They must have graduated from a U.S. high school with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and be eligible for DACA, by having submitted an I-821D form or received notifi cation of DACA approval. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, adviser, supervisor or men-tor is also required.

DACA is a policy by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that allows undocument-ed immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to remain in the country and apply for a work permit that allows them to receive in-state tu-ition rates at public colleges and universities.

More than 1.7 million individuals are cur-rently eligible for the Obama administration's DACA program, a number that rises steadily as according to the Defi ne American website, 65,000 undocumented students graduate high school each year.

Students who are planning to get an asso-ciate degree may get up to $12,500 for tuition, fees and books for up to three years, while stu-dents who are seeking a bachelor degree are eligible for up to $25,000 for up to six years. According to The Washington Post, 28 students have already been awarded scholarships.

The next deadline to apply is March 31. Visit thedream.us for more information.

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SportsLos Angeles COLLEGIANWednesday, March 12, 20148

By Krystle Mitchell

In theory, it is a brilliant idea for a school to have a sports fi eld. The col-lege has the opportunity to draw in stu-dents who are athletically oriented and interested in pursuing a career in sports. College sports fans would have another place to gather and enjoy a variety of games. City College’s diverse student body might even come together and cre-ate a boost in school spirit.

The fi eld was built fi ve years ago and has been closed since. It wasn’t un-til the start of this semester that the fi eld was put in use.

The new sports that will soon be taking place on campus will change the fi eld from being just a wasted space to a usable arena.

Although rumors have been spread-ing that the fi eld isn’t fi nished because the wrong materials were used in con-struction, it really should not have been

treated like such a waste of space for so long.

It would be great for the college community to have unlimited access to the fi eld, as it would allow students to have a safe place to walk, jog and run practice drills for sports they may be in-volved in outside of school.

This fi eld brings with it a slew of op-portunities for everyone on campus. I cannot wait to bring my friends to watch a game once the fi eld opens up.

“Lack of serious athletics. I have a volleyball class and people don’t take it seriously, they show up and leave. [It would be benefi cial] depending on the sport.”

Janyce Colon, English Literature

“There is not a lot of focus on that because there’s no sports. I believe it would be fun and we’d have more school spirit if we had a sports team.”

Joanna Zubia, Psychology

“It seems that LACC is not a place for sports, the strength is in the mathematics and music departments. It would be benefi cial because if we had a sports team we would have more of a community. People love sports.”

Herri Capela, Mathematics & Education

“I blame the president of the school because it is her responsibility to have a sports team. I believe the stadium should have been built faster. It is benefi cial because we haven’t really had any sports team at City.”

Mary Semerdjian, Photography

“Lack of funding. We should have a sports team because it is an opportunity for stu-dents to participate in as well as an opportunity to transfer [to a university].”

Gonzalo Ambrosio, Business Administration

By Krystle Mitchell

Outdoor sports will join their indoor counterparts on the co-ed intramural sports roster this semester. Among the options for student athletes this semester are co-ed volleyball, indoor soccer and the newly formed co-ed outdoor kickball, which will take place on the new fi eld located on top of the student parking lot.

Cesi Lopez will be heading the program this semester and will be holding orientation meetings for re-turning and prospective student ath-letes in the Women’s Gym on March 20 and 21, 11 a.m - 1 p.m. Students

must attend one of these meetings if they wish to join a team on the league. If these dates confl ict with a student’s schedule, Lopez is allowing students to contact her via email at imsports@lacitycollege.edu.

Anyone wishing to sign up early is welcome to speak with Lopez at the Offi ce of Student Life on the second fl oor of the Student Union Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:45-3:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

“I can’t wait to meet all of the prosperous and previous players at the meeting,” Lopez said. “I am open to suggestions about potential sports

to be held on campus, since I am new to the program.”

At the meetings, coaches will get a chance to explain their goals for each team and how players can get their equipment. Players will also be able to check out the new fi eld and get fi rst dibs on meeting their team-mates.

The meeting is about more than just signing papers; it is a chance for students to decide whether or not they can take the school’s sports rec-ognition to the next level and get stu-dents on campus more involved with the campus community.

Photo by Dave Martin/CollegianA view of the track and fi eld which stands empty.

Sports Field Stands SidelinedWhile lounging on the topmost fl oor of the Student Union, students may notice an immaculately kept,

yet closed-off soccer fi eld. The fi eld looks as if a lot of money has been spent on it. The grass is neatly trimmed and fl anked by freshly furbished stadium seats. Yet, there is no access onto the fi eld and noth-ing even close to a team exists to practice on it.

INTRAMURAL KICKS OFF: Kickball to Debut this Semester

NFL IN LOS ANGELES: Not ‘If’ but ‘Where?’

SIDELINE PRESS

Why do you think LACC lacks an offi cial sports team? Do you think it would be benefi cial?

Compiled and Photos by Byron Umana-BermudezSpeculation over whether the St. Louis Rams would make the move back to Los Angeles has renewed ever since Rams owner, Stan Kroenke purchased 60 acres of land – formerly occupied by the Hollywood Park Racetrack – in Inglewood. Talk of the Rams relocating is nothing new and people seem to be making the obvious connection.

By Jake Carlisi

Ever since the Raiders moved from Los Angeles to Oakland in 1995, people have won-

dered if the city would get a NFL fran-chise again, and for good reason. The fact that America’s most popular sport is not represented for in the second largest media market in the nation is ludicrous. How can Kansas City and Jacksonville make better markets than Los Angeles?

Unfortunately for L.A., all national revenues, such as television rights and sales are divided 32 ways. Each NFL franchise receives an equal share. This brings the incentive for an owner to move his small market team to Los Angeles way down, es-pecially when you consider the lack of success the NFL has had in Los Angeles. L.A. has gone through two different NFL franchises already, and many people believe that USC Foot-ball is enough for a “non-football town.”

Despite all that, the discussion of

moving a team out west seems to be gaining steam by the day. Why? Well, because it’s L.A. Whenever there are discussions about a team moving cit-ies, L.A. appears fi rst on the list of possible destinations. There are just too many people, and too much suc-cess amongst other sport franchises in the city for the potential move not to be intriguing.

There are currently three potential sites on which to build a new stadium in Los Angeles. There is the Kroenke site in Inglewood, which is an inter-esting proposal. Inglewood may not seem like an ideal location on the sur-face. It is not as accessible as down-town might be for instance, and parts of Inglewood still have a poor reputa-tion as a dangerous part of town. That said, the old Forum was in Inglewood, and experienced great success par-ticularly in the 1980s. For anyone that had been to Hollywood Park before its recent closure, they know the land is certainly big enough for a stadium as well.

Then, there is Farmers Field – AEG owner Phil Anschutz’ proposed 68,000-seat stadium in downtown L.A., adjacent to the convention cen-ter, L.A. Live and the Staples Center. The downtown location has a lot go-ing for it. The Staples Center is doing quite well in the same location and downtown gives people from all over L.A. reasonable access. The privately funded $1.5 billion retractable roof stadium would tap into the existing infrastructure of the entertainment district to support traffi c and parking;

certainly, an issue needing to be ad-dressed, as the stadium will only have 15 acres to squeeze into in an already heavily congested area. Congestion on game days would surely infuriate non-sports fans in the area. The traf-fi c created on those Sunday nights when both the Staples Center and Farmers Field are in use might create riots.

The Los Angeles Stadium at Grand Crossing is the fi nal site in play. The proposal came in 2008 and would be funded by Ed Roski, co-owner of the L.A. Lakers and Kings. The proposed 75,000-seat venue would be located in the City of Industry about 15 min-utes from Disneyland. A giant stadium in a nice area of town with somewhat easy access (near the interchange of the 60 and 57 freeways) certainly has its appeal. Opponents to the site say that with a team already located in San Diego, a Los Angeles team should represented in the heart of the city. There are still many that do not con-sider Anaheim-based teams a part of Los Angeles as it is.

Ultimately, there will always be people who think that NFL Football is unsustainable, and those who think L.A.’s lack of NFL representation ab-surd. The truth is likely somewhere in the middle. With every year that goes by, it seems more and more likely that Los Angeles will host a NFL team. Whether it will happen soon is any-one’s guess. Eventually the city will once again have a chance to prove that pro football cannot only exist, but thrive in Los Angeles.

Architectural rendering of Farmers Field in Downtown L.A. Rendering Courtesy of Anschutz Entertainment Group.