By Ravi Surampudi
Staff Writer
The regular season has been winding down, but the race for playoff spots is still up in the air. The New York Rangers firmly have the top seed in the Eastern Conference and the nearest competition for first place is the Boston Bruins with 93 points. The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals are two points apart from each other for eighth place in the conference.
The Western Conference, however, is more competitive than the Eastern Conference. The St. Louis Blues lead the conference with 105 points, and the Vancouver Canucks are just two points behind them with 103 points. The seventh and eighth place in the Western Conference is a competition among five teams: Dallas Stars in third place in the conference with 89 points. The Los Angeles Kings have 88 points and the San Jose Sharks also have 88 points. The Phoenix Coyotes have 87 points in ninth place and the Colorado Avalanche have 86 points.
This final week of the season is very crucial, as teams want to make it to the playoffs that are on the bubble. Teams that are out of the playoff picture play as hard as they can and play the spoiler role as they try to knock off teams that are trying to make the playoffs.
Once the regular season is over on April 5, the playoffs will start. The winner of the Stanley Cup Finals will hold up Lord Stanley’s Cup in June.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
NEWS: Feb. 2012 crime statistics
From Officer Ray Murgatroyd, the Lancaster Sheriff's Department Supervisor at AVC:
1261 Parking Citations (1670 total since Jan. 2012)
153 Parking Citations Appealed (224 total since Jan. 2012)
90 Parking Citations Dismissed (110 total since Jan. 2012)
63 Parking Citations Not Dismissed (114 total since Jan. 2012)
1 Burglary
1 Motor Vehicle Theft
1261 Parking Citations (1670 total since Jan. 2012)
153 Parking Citations Appealed (224 total since Jan. 2012)
90 Parking Citations Dismissed (110 total since Jan. 2012)
63 Parking Citations Not Dismissed (114 total since Jan. 2012)
1 Burglary
1 Motor Vehicle Theft
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
NEWS: Press conference on eChaps robbery; getaway driver arrested
By Jesse Davidson
Contributing Writer
Today at 10 a.m., a press conference was held at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station regarding last Friday’s robbery homicide at the eChaps computer store. Members of the city council and sheriff’s department expressed sadness over this tragic loss of life and acknowledgement to the sheriff’s department for apprehending the suspect quickly. There was also new information released on the arrest of the getaway driver in the robbery.
According to a press release from the City of Lancaster, at approximately 4 p.m. Friday, Lancaster deputies had responded to the location. After receiving a call regarding a gunshot victim. Upon arriving, deputies found store owner Reed Keith inside the business suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Keith was later pronounced deceased at the scene by the L.A County Fire Department.
The first person to speak was Captain Bob Jonsen.
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| Photo by Robert Villapudua |
According to a press release from the City of Lancaster, at approximately 4 p.m. Friday, Lancaster deputies had responded to the location. After receiving a call regarding a gunshot victim. Upon arriving, deputies found store owner Reed Keith inside the business suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Keith was later pronounced deceased at the scene by the L.A County Fire Department.
The first person to speak was Captain Bob Jonsen.
FEATURES: Go watch The Greats perform at the Mango Tango club
By Geena Barret
Staff Writer
Esemon Wreh and his group, The Greats, will be performing at the Mango Tango club tonight, hosted by the Underground Premiere.
Alvan Robinson, Daniel Henderson and Brandon Ruffin are the other members of the group.All four rap, but Wreh is “the singer out of the group, [but] tonight is just rapping.”
The Greats will be performing two cover songs, “Great City” and “Great Posing.”
They have an upcoming album to be released on Wreh’s birthday, July 7, called “Ray’s World.” The album will be a compilation of different genres, such as reggae, rhythm and blues, rap, rock, and even opera, Wreh said.
Make sure you see them perform tonight at the Mango Tango club on 44275 Division St, Lancaster, Ca 93535 from 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tickets are $12 all night, though presale tickets are available. This club is for 18+.
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Esemon Wreh and his group, The Greats, will be performing at the Mango Tango club tonight, hosted by the Underground Premiere.
Alvan Robinson, Daniel Henderson and Brandon Ruffin are the other members of the group.All four rap, but Wreh is “the singer out of the group, [but] tonight is just rapping.”
The Greats will be performing two cover songs, “Great City” and “Great Posing.”
They have an upcoming album to be released on Wreh’s birthday, July 7, called “Ray’s World.” The album will be a compilation of different genres, such as reggae, rhythm and blues, rap, rock, and even opera, Wreh said.
Make sure you see them perform tonight at the Mango Tango club on 44275 Division St, Lancaster, Ca 93535 from 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tickets are $12 all night, though presale tickets are available. This club is for 18+.
NEWS: Respiratory therapy program selling lunch to raise funds
By Natasha Castro
Staff Writer
Students from the respiratory therapy program are selling
lunch in front of the APL Building on the east side of campus today and
tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“It’s a great lunch for $8,” said student Kelly Zigler. “How can you beat a sandwich, chips and Jamba Juice?”
The students are fundraising for their campus club Rescue Breathers, in an effort to raise money toward their collective post-graduation costs.
“[We have] three exams, about $2,500 each,” said the club’s web designer Dustin Beale, adding that their fundraising efforts will continue for the next two years.
Zigler, who is the club’s Public Relations Officer, said the club is grateful for Jamba Juice’s staff and their contributions.
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| At 8$ per meal and funds going to a good cause, how can you go wrong?/ Photo Robert Villapudua |
“It’s a great lunch for $8,” said student Kelly Zigler. “How can you beat a sandwich, chips and Jamba Juice?”
The students are fundraising for their campus club Rescue Breathers, in an effort to raise money toward their collective post-graduation costs.
“[We have] three exams, about $2,500 each,” said the club’s web designer Dustin Beale, adding that their fundraising efforts will continue for the next two years.
Zigler, who is the club’s Public Relations Officer, said the club is grateful for Jamba Juice’s staff and their contributions.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
SPORTS: Women's softball: Victor Valley at AVC
By Ravi Surampudi
Staff Writer
Breanne Farinas hit a home run in the previous
conference game against San Jacinto, which AVC won 13-5. Nicole Peters won her
second conference game of the season. This was the softball team’s first home
conference game of the season.
“It was good; it felt good coming off my bat. The defense is getting better every game. I was a little nervous pitching against Mount San Antonio since this was my first collegiate game pitching. Struggles are going to happen and I will learn from my mistakes", said Farinas.
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| Third baseman Mindy Greenwaldt forces out a runner from Victor Valley/ Photo by Robert Villapudua |
“It was good; it felt good coming off my bat. The defense is getting better every game. I was a little nervous pitching against Mount San Antonio since this was my first collegiate game pitching. Struggles are going to happen and I will learn from my mistakes", said Farinas.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
OPINION: How young is too young for social networking?
By Maria Medina
Staff Writer
Multiple news stories have been released about teenage girls, some even preteen, meeting older men online with the help of social networking sites such as Facebook. With the minimum age of 13 to have a Facebook account, many speculate if the Internet is a safe place for their barely teenage citizens.
Being an older sibling to two younger sisters, I feel there is further action needed to be taken with social networking websites that allow such a low age minimum. They need some sort of age verification, since children nowadays use false dates to create profiles.
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Multiple news stories have been released about teenage girls, some even preteen, meeting older men online with the help of social networking sites such as Facebook. With the minimum age of 13 to have a Facebook account, many speculate if the Internet is a safe place for their barely teenage citizens.
Being an older sibling to two younger sisters, I feel there is further action needed to be taken with social networking websites that allow such a low age minimum. They need some sort of age verification, since children nowadays use false dates to create profiles.
FASHION: Issue 2 preview
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| Trés Bien Shop/ Courtesy Photo |
Find out who is AVC's Best Dressed Guy in the upcoming issue of the Examiner!
OPINION: The ridiculousness of House Bill 2625
By Maria Cortes
Staff Writer
Arizona legislators are obviously living in the 1950s. They are stuck in a time when they could make decisions concerning women’s bodies and rights without their permission or input. How are they doing this you might ask? By passing House Bill 2625, which allows employers to refuse to cover contraception that will be used for contraceptive, abortion or sterilization purposes.
If you want your birth control to be covered, you have to show proof that the pills will be used to cure or treat a medical condition such as endometriosis. Would you be comfortable sharing your medical history with your employer? That is a deep invasion of privacy and although some people would be comfortable with it, those individuals who do have serious health problems probably wouldn’t be.
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Arizona legislators are obviously living in the 1950s. They are stuck in a time when they could make decisions concerning women’s bodies and rights without their permission or input. How are they doing this you might ask? By passing House Bill 2625, which allows employers to refuse to cover contraception that will be used for contraceptive, abortion or sterilization purposes.
If you want your birth control to be covered, you have to show proof that the pills will be used to cure or treat a medical condition such as endometriosis. Would you be comfortable sharing your medical history with your employer? That is a deep invasion of privacy and although some people would be comfortable with it, those individuals who do have serious health problems probably wouldn’t be.
FEATURES: Where to enjoy a pint on St. Patrick's Day
By Joshua Sanchez
Staff Writer
There are quite a few places in the
Antelope Valley to grab a drink on St. Patrick’s Day, but how does one choose
where to go? It all depends on what you want out of your holiday. If you want
to go someplace where you can get awesome food and a great selection of beer,
wine and cocktails then I would suggest The Yard House at the AV Mall. Not only
do they have some great food but there is an awesome selection of
beer--everything from stout and Belgian strong ale to lager and pilsner. Be
prepared to spend a little money though; this place isn’t cheap.
What if you’re in the mood for quantity instead of quality? Ruben’s is a great little dive just off of Ave. M. It is a great place to get some good times on a budget. Their bar is fully stocked with everything you need for your favorite cocktails. Their beer selection does leave a bit to be desired, but their prices are great.
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| For those looking for a more lively atmosphere, the Bamboo Lounge at BeX is the place to go / Photo by Joshua Sanchez |
What if you’re in the mood for quantity instead of quality? Ruben’s is a great little dive just off of Ave. M. It is a great place to get some good times on a budget. Their bar is fully stocked with everything you need for your favorite cocktails. Their beer selection does leave a bit to be desired, but their prices are great.
SPORTS: Howard not the focal point of the trade deadline
By Benjamin Min
Staff Writer
The much-anticipated NBA trade deadline has finally come to
an end with the Superman staying put in Orlando. Many sources around the league
had expected Dwight Howard to be traded before the 3pm ET deadline but the
superstar center shut down the possibility by signing a waiver to stay with the
Magic for at least another year.
However, the deadline wasn’t completely uneventful with other teams around the league making moves to improve their rosters.
The most notable of the trades was between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors in which Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh, and Kwame Brown were sent to the Bucks in exchange for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson. With Ellis now out of the Warriors’ rotation, Stephen Curry will now be able to play to his full potential with Bogut playing the role of Robin.
The Lakers also addressed their need for a young point guard by trading Luke Walton to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ramon Sessions. The addition of Sessions gives the Lakers a reliable starting point guard who can defend the likes of Chris Paul and Deron Williams which the aging Derek Fisher had trouble doing.
With the trade deadline now behind, teams can focus solely on preparing for the playoffs and making a run for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
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| Keith Allison/Courtesy Photo |
However, the deadline wasn’t completely uneventful with other teams around the league making moves to improve their rosters.
The most notable of the trades was between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors in which Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh, and Kwame Brown were sent to the Bucks in exchange for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson. With Ellis now out of the Warriors’ rotation, Stephen Curry will now be able to play to his full potential with Bogut playing the role of Robin.
The Lakers also addressed their need for a young point guard by trading Luke Walton to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ramon Sessions. The addition of Sessions gives the Lakers a reliable starting point guard who can defend the likes of Chris Paul and Deron Williams which the aging Derek Fisher had trouble doing.
With the trade deadline now behind, teams can focus solely on preparing for the playoffs and making a run for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
FEATURES: Come on down to the Poppy Festival
By Maria Medina
Staff Writer
It’s that time again in the Antelope Valley! The time when we celebrate our state flower, the poppy! The Poppy Festival will take place at the Lancaster City Park on the weekend of April 21-22, 2012.
The Poppy Festival has been held in the Lancaster City Park for many years because of the amount of poppies found in the Antelope Valley. Tourists from outside of the AV, as well as its residents, join in Lancaster to celebrate, not only the California flower, but also the significance of its blossoming on Earth Day. Earth Day is celebrated by promoting awareness and concern for the environment also during the month of April.
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It’s that time again in the Antelope Valley! The time when we celebrate our state flower, the poppy! The Poppy Festival will take place at the Lancaster City Park on the weekend of April 21-22, 2012.
The Poppy Festival has been held in the Lancaster City Park for many years because of the amount of poppies found in the Antelope Valley. Tourists from outside of the AV, as well as its residents, join in Lancaster to celebrate, not only the California flower, but also the significance of its blossoming on Earth Day. Earth Day is celebrated by promoting awareness and concern for the environment also during the month of April.
FEATURES: The 16th Annual Almond Blossom Festival
Photos by Robert Villapudua
Freelance Photographer
The 16th Annual Almond Blossom Festival occurred on Mar. 10. Below are a number of pictures from the event.
NEWS: 32nd annual Math Field Day
By Kat Wilson
Staff Writer
How do 90 students from 16 high schools
testing over a period of 90 minutes equal 23 award winners? The answer is:
Mathletes competition.
On Mar. 9, AVC’s math department hosted the 32nd annual Mathematics Field Day.
“It’s a great opportunity for kids in the valley to get to know each other, but also at the same time to get to demonstrate their skill,” said Dr. Les Uhazy, AVC’s dean of math, science and engineering.
While faculty members quickly graded the tests before the awards ceremony, Brad Jackson―Lockheed Martin Senior Flight Test Engineer and adjunct math teacher at AVC―gave a presentation on the meticulous nature of “What Engineers Really Do.”
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| Dr. Les Uhazy and Dr. Jackie Fisher present Tristan Andrus with the individual first place award/ Photo by Brandon Mann |
On Mar. 9, AVC’s math department hosted the 32nd annual Mathematics Field Day.
“It’s a great opportunity for kids in the valley to get to know each other, but also at the same time to get to demonstrate their skill,” said Dr. Les Uhazy, AVC’s dean of math, science and engineering.
While faculty members quickly graded the tests before the awards ceremony, Brad Jackson―Lockheed Martin Senior Flight Test Engineer and adjunct math teacher at AVC―gave a presentation on the meticulous nature of “What Engineers Really Do.”
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
SPORTS: Women's softball confronts Mt. San Antonio
By Ravi Surampudi
Staff Writer
Starter Nicole Peters pitched outstanding
against Barstow only allowing one run and receiving 17 runs in support of her
win. She was looking for her second straight win against Mt. San Antonio.
“I threw a lot of rise balls against Barstow, and they just could not hit off of me,” Peters said about the Barstow game. “It is difficult to play against all these teams; I came up on the short end of some of my losses to Glendale, Cerritos and Fullerton. I rely on Michelle Cannon to help me out against some of the opponents,” Peters continued.
“It is exciting that we rely on our defense to win. Nicole has been doing well and had success in the last game against Barstow. The coaches tell her in the scouting reports what to look for to better understand her opponents,” catcher Michelle Cannon said.
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| Nicole Peters pitched on March 9/ Photo by Robert Villapudua |
“I threw a lot of rise balls against Barstow, and they just could not hit off of me,” Peters said about the Barstow game. “It is difficult to play against all these teams; I came up on the short end of some of my losses to Glendale, Cerritos and Fullerton. I rely on Michelle Cannon to help me out against some of the opponents,” Peters continued.
“It is exciting that we rely on our defense to win. Nicole has been doing well and had success in the last game against Barstow. The coaches tell her in the scouting reports what to look for to better understand her opponents,” catcher Michelle Cannon said.
NEWS: Minor collision in Parking Lot 3
By Kat Wilson
Staff Writer
A minor collision occurred in Parking Lot 3 at 1:51 pm on Monday, Mar. 12, when a student pulled her Ford Fusion forward to make a left turn and crashed into a Jeep Liberty that was passing another car parked in the road behind one of the Fine Arts buildings (FA3).
Tiffany Jameson said she had looked both ways before starting to turn, when “all of a sudden she was there.” Jameson said her foot hit the brake but slipped, and she smacked into the rear right end of the Jeep with her Fusion’s front left fender.
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| Sheriffs block traffic as they wait for a tow truck to arrive/ Photo by Kat Wilson |
A minor collision occurred in Parking Lot 3 at 1:51 pm on Monday, Mar. 12, when a student pulled her Ford Fusion forward to make a left turn and crashed into a Jeep Liberty that was passing another car parked in the road behind one of the Fine Arts buildings (FA3).
Tiffany Jameson said she had looked both ways before starting to turn, when “all of a sudden she was there.” Jameson said her foot hit the brake but slipped, and she smacked into the rear right end of the Jeep with her Fusion’s front left fender.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
OPINION: Science as seen through the eyes of big media
By Omar Castellon
Staff Writer
It seems that larger media entities only ever focus on science when there’s the infinitesimal risk it’ll inconvenience us in some way. The latest novelty in their eyes is the solar storm that recently hit the earth. Unfortunately, the narrative in their coverage of this event is always the same: There’s a chance these solar storms will knock out power grids or force airlines to reroute flights, etc. No doubt they’re an amazing phenomenon, but why must the focus be shifted toward the negative spectrum?
Frankly, I understand why the subject is discussed from that particular angle, since it’s about the only aspect of it that has any real, bread-on-the-table value. Still, I’m of the opinion that a society is healthier the more scientifically literate it is. In order for this literacy to grow, science should be featured in each facet of media, especially when most of our social currency is comprised of what we watch, read and listen to. To put it simply, the media we consume shapes what we talk about and consequently, what we deem important.
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It seems that larger media entities only ever focus on science when there’s the infinitesimal risk it’ll inconvenience us in some way. The latest novelty in their eyes is the solar storm that recently hit the earth. Unfortunately, the narrative in their coverage of this event is always the same: There’s a chance these solar storms will knock out power grids or force airlines to reroute flights, etc. No doubt they’re an amazing phenomenon, but why must the focus be shifted toward the negative spectrum?
Frankly, I understand why the subject is discussed from that particular angle, since it’s about the only aspect of it that has any real, bread-on-the-table value. Still, I’m of the opinion that a society is healthier the more scientifically literate it is. In order for this literacy to grow, science should be featured in each facet of media, especially when most of our social currency is comprised of what we watch, read and listen to. To put it simply, the media we consume shapes what we talk about and consequently, what we deem important.
NEWS: Dorothy Williams: Hayward Award winner
By Ravi Surampudi
Staff Writer
A learning specialist at Antelope Valley College
has been named Hayward Award Winner for Excellence in Education. It is the
highest statewide honor for the community college faculty. This award is presented
annually to four recipients from different regions of the state. Dorothy
Williams is the sixth faculty award member to receive the award from AVC.
Dr. Magdalena Caproiu and Professor Flores Kagan nominated Williams for the award, and the academic senate voted her one of the winners. “I was surprised, but excited. It was like someone noticed me after all these years.” Williams said.
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| Dorothy Williams while interviewed by the Examiner/ Photo by Will Lofgren |
Dr. Magdalena Caproiu and Professor Flores Kagan nominated Williams for the award, and the academic senate voted her one of the winners. “I was surprised, but excited. It was like someone noticed me after all these years.” Williams said.
FEATURES: Dance and projection meet on LEAP day
By Maria Medina
Staff Writer
On Wednesday, Feb. 29, the theater department hosted a free dance production performed and put up by staff and students, appropriately titled “FLEX LEAP,” in the Performing Arts Theater.
The “FLEX LEAP” show at AVC appealed to more than just one genre of dance. “Tile,” “Glass,” “Rock,” “Paint,” and “Leap day” were the four dances scheduled for the evening that began at 7 p.m. Normally performing the pieces in the Blackbox on campus (like when FLEX LEAP was performed on Oct. 10, 2010), the Theater Department could not help but try out the new theater for these beautifully projected dances choreographed by Cindy Littlefield.
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| The Performing Arts Theater played host to a memorable display of choreography and visual effects/ Photo by Will Lofgren |
The “FLEX LEAP” show at AVC appealed to more than just one genre of dance. “Tile,” “Glass,” “Rock,” “Paint,” and “Leap day” were the four dances scheduled for the evening that began at 7 p.m. Normally performing the pieces in the Blackbox on campus (like when FLEX LEAP was performed on Oct. 10, 2010), the Theater Department could not help but try out the new theater for these beautifully projected dances choreographed by Cindy Littlefield.
FEATURES: Leprechaun sightings on the Boulevard
By Maria Medina
Staff Writer
You say Leprechauns are mythological creatures, eh? In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the city of Lancaster will be hosting a contest where one must look out for crafty Liam the Leprechaun all month long in exchange for prizes from his pot of gold!
With no fee to enter the contest, one simply has to fill out an entry form from one of the contributing businesses on Lancaster Boulevard. After filling out the form, take a nice walk on the Boulevard by visiting each shop or business to receive a sticker from Liam. Once all stickers are collected, turn in the entry form at MollyKate’s Gift and Tea Room. It is up to luck and determination to win any of the many different and rewarding prizes ultimately being $1,200 in rewards from Liam’s pot of gold.
The local businesses participating include: Accurate Bookkeeping & Tax, All About Fitness, AV Bank, Bella West Spa & Salon, Five and Dime Candy, Graphic Experience, Kinetic Brewing Company, Laemmle Boulevard Cinemas, Law Offices of Michelizzi, Schwabacher, Ward & Collins, Lancaster Performing Arts Center, Lemon Leaf Cafe, MollyKate’s Gifts and Tea Room, Nothing But Bling, Simply Spoiled, and Sutton Photography.
The prizes vary from a certificate worth $100 for a photo session to tickets to the LPAC as well as many more rewards. Aspiring contestants should beware of the deadline on Mar. 31, when all entry forms must be submitted to MollyKate’s Gifts and Tea Room.
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You say Leprechauns are mythological creatures, eh? In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the city of Lancaster will be hosting a contest where one must look out for crafty Liam the Leprechaun all month long in exchange for prizes from his pot of gold!
With no fee to enter the contest, one simply has to fill out an entry form from one of the contributing businesses on Lancaster Boulevard. After filling out the form, take a nice walk on the Boulevard by visiting each shop or business to receive a sticker from Liam. Once all stickers are collected, turn in the entry form at MollyKate’s Gift and Tea Room. It is up to luck and determination to win any of the many different and rewarding prizes ultimately being $1,200 in rewards from Liam’s pot of gold.
The local businesses participating include: Accurate Bookkeeping & Tax, All About Fitness, AV Bank, Bella West Spa & Salon, Five and Dime Candy, Graphic Experience, Kinetic Brewing Company, Laemmle Boulevard Cinemas, Law Offices of Michelizzi, Schwabacher, Ward & Collins, Lancaster Performing Arts Center, Lemon Leaf Cafe, MollyKate’s Gifts and Tea Room, Nothing But Bling, Simply Spoiled, and Sutton Photography.
The prizes vary from a certificate worth $100 for a photo session to tickets to the LPAC as well as many more rewards. Aspiring contestants should beware of the deadline on Mar. 31, when all entry forms must be submitted to MollyKate’s Gifts and Tea Room.
SPORTS: Into the wild
By Benjamin Min
Staff Writer
The Antelope Valley College Marauders have advanced to the semi-finals of the California Community College Athletic Association Championships (CCCAA) after defeating the Riverside Community College Tigers 87-73. The Marauders will be facing off against the Yuba College 49ers in Sacramento on Saturday.
The Marauders have advanced to the state championships six times but fell short of winning it all each time. They hope to capitalize on their lucky seventh but acknowledge that it is not going to be an easy task.
“They execute really well on offense,” said Coach Taylor of the Marauders after the team’s final practice in their own gym before heading off to Sacramento. “We’re really going to have to play some of the best defense we’ve played.”
Still, the Marauders are optimistic about their chances against the 49ers and hope to come out with the win.
“I think it’s a good matchup for us,” said Taylor. “I feel good, and we practiced well today and that helps.”
The 49ers boast a 54.1 field goal percentage, and the Marauders will have to pull every defensive trick in the book if they hope to play for the state title.
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| Coach Taylor and the Marauders have their final practice before heading to Sacramento/ Photo by Will Lofgren |
The Antelope Valley College Marauders have advanced to the semi-finals of the California Community College Athletic Association Championships (CCCAA) after defeating the Riverside Community College Tigers 87-73. The Marauders will be facing off against the Yuba College 49ers in Sacramento on Saturday.
The Marauders have advanced to the state championships six times but fell short of winning it all each time. They hope to capitalize on their lucky seventh but acknowledge that it is not going to be an easy task.
“They execute really well on offense,” said Coach Taylor of the Marauders after the team’s final practice in their own gym before heading off to Sacramento. “We’re really going to have to play some of the best defense we’ve played.”
Still, the Marauders are optimistic about their chances against the 49ers and hope to come out with the win.
“I think it’s a good matchup for us,” said Taylor. “I feel good, and we practiced well today and that helps.”
The 49ers boast a 54.1 field goal percentage, and the Marauders will have to pull every defensive trick in the book if they hope to play for the state title.
FASHION: AVC's best dressed girl
By Maria Cortes
Staff Writer
Sandra Mireya is a fashion sensation and a model of confidence and charisma. Her bubbly, yet spunky, personality can be seen through her sense of style and favorite fashion trends. “I would like to say that I’m preppy with a touch of spunk. I love pop colors but I also like to be polished. I am a bit quirky, to be honest with you,” she said. This combination of elements makes her AVC’s Best Dressed Girl.
She takes a lot of inspiration from fellow quirky girl Zooey Deschanel and songstresses Regina Spektor and Kate Nash. It’s their cute and kooky uses of color that has her so transfixed. These three unique women have perfected the style that everyone is craving now: the beautiful blend between classic feminine pieces and bright and bold colors.
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Sandra Mireya is a fashion sensation and a model of confidence and charisma. Her bubbly, yet spunky, personality can be seen through her sense of style and favorite fashion trends. “I would like to say that I’m preppy with a touch of spunk. I love pop colors but I also like to be polished. I am a bit quirky, to be honest with you,” she said. This combination of elements makes her AVC’s Best Dressed Girl.
She takes a lot of inspiration from fellow quirky girl Zooey Deschanel and songstresses Regina Spektor and Kate Nash. It’s their cute and kooky uses of color that has her so transfixed. These three unique women have perfected the style that everyone is craving now: the beautiful blend between classic feminine pieces and bright and bold colors.
OPINION: The invisible youth: Political apathy runs rambant
By Jesse Davidson
Staff Writer
Looking at our current chapter of American history, a troubling trend appears to be creeping into the collective conscious of our generation: Apathy. Apathy concerning matters of politics is becoming the new status quo among people of our generation and some people of older generations. Our student body is no exception.
I walked about campus to gauge student opinions on politics. I sought the opinions of students of different ethnicities, genders and appearances, throughout the campus, asking “What do you think of the candidates for president, and do you have any strong opinions on the subject?”
“No, not really.”
“I don’t care.”
“I don’t really keep up with it.”
“As long as whoever gets in does a good job, I don’t care.”
“I’ve never voted, so I don’t keep track of it.”
In addition to responses like these, I also received blank stares, looks that would give the impression that a UFO landed in front of them and I exited the craft, speaking to them about politics. If not apathy, disenfranchisement was next in line. Students who were not apathetic seemed cynical. When I asked one student about the candidates for president, she responded, “I think that we’re better off having a pigeon as president.” With our choices for candidates, who can blame her?
The more I interviewed, the more disconcerting my feelings were.If the amount of people I interviewed is a reflection of the majority of the students, we have reason to worry. Even more worrisome than the apathy itself is the pervasiveness of it. I found it in different ethnicities, men and women, people who appeared to be well off, well-spoken individuals, and many other groups I encountered. It appears that apathy has no prejudice. It is an omnipresent force that seeks to confine anyone it can to widen his or her posteriors.
However, there are dots of good news. Tolerance and acceptance is prevalent in the students. My original premise of this article was to find out if Republican candidate Mitt Romney is elected president, would the students care if he is a Mormon? Every student I talked to said they didn’t care in one way or another. So, while political lethargy is a looming problem, religious tolerance and acceptance appears to be on the rise. Opposite the majority of students who didn’t care, there were students who had articulate and interesting opinions.
Student Timothy King had this to say:
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| Photo by Robert Villapudua |
Looking at our current chapter of American history, a troubling trend appears to be creeping into the collective conscious of our generation: Apathy. Apathy concerning matters of politics is becoming the new status quo among people of our generation and some people of older generations. Our student body is no exception.
I walked about campus to gauge student opinions on politics. I sought the opinions of students of different ethnicities, genders and appearances, throughout the campus, asking “What do you think of the candidates for president, and do you have any strong opinions on the subject?”
“No, not really.”
“I don’t care.”
“I don’t really keep up with it.”
“As long as whoever gets in does a good job, I don’t care.”
“I’ve never voted, so I don’t keep track of it.”
In addition to responses like these, I also received blank stares, looks that would give the impression that a UFO landed in front of them and I exited the craft, speaking to them about politics. If not apathy, disenfranchisement was next in line. Students who were not apathetic seemed cynical. When I asked one student about the candidates for president, she responded, “I think that we’re better off having a pigeon as president.” With our choices for candidates, who can blame her?
The more I interviewed, the more disconcerting my feelings were.If the amount of people I interviewed is a reflection of the majority of the students, we have reason to worry. Even more worrisome than the apathy itself is the pervasiveness of it. I found it in different ethnicities, men and women, people who appeared to be well off, well-spoken individuals, and many other groups I encountered. It appears that apathy has no prejudice. It is an omnipresent force that seeks to confine anyone it can to widen his or her posteriors.
However, there are dots of good news. Tolerance and acceptance is prevalent in the students. My original premise of this article was to find out if Republican candidate Mitt Romney is elected president, would the students care if he is a Mormon? Every student I talked to said they didn’t care in one way or another. So, while political lethargy is a looming problem, religious tolerance and acceptance appears to be on the rise. Opposite the majority of students who didn’t care, there were students who had articulate and interesting opinions.
Student Timothy King had this to say:
(On
President Obama) “…He says, ‘Yes we can’. Yes [to] all this change and really,
a lot of things are still the same. He has made changes. Some for the better
but still, at the same time, some for the worse.(On Mitt Romney) “What I enjoy about him is that he does
have a little bit of a twist of a Democrat to him…they always say that when a
Republican gets into the presidency, he turns into Democrat. When a Democrat
gets in, he turns into a Republican. So, since he has that little twist
already, it could be a benefit to him or it could be something that ends up
hurting him.”
A young
student named Kristl had this to say:
“I think
everyone should look into the president [and] look into the other candidates
and not base your opinions and thoughts on the media. Don’t just focus on the
media. Actually look into the candidates. Research them and study them and find
out what’s best for you.”
Maybe the
scourge of rising apathy is just on our own campus and not a national one.
Perhaps if we were CSUAV and not AVC, more vigorous discussions would have been
had during my brief visit around the college. Maybe if my interview concerned
the Kardashians or Justin Bieber, I would have received a stronger response
besides “I don’t care.” One thing is certain; our society, young people in
particular, need to be informed about political issues. When the founding
fathers decided to flip England the proverbial bird and set out to build a new
nation, they had a land of freedom in their minds. When there is a debate, we
need to watch. When a speech is made, we must listen. When there is an
election, we must vote, lest we lose the essence of what makes America great.
Over the course of American history, newer generations of men and women have
continually put their blood, sweat and tears into the soil of this great country
and kept it alive. Now it’s our turn to do the same.
NEWS: Identity theft: Easier than you might think
By Kat Wilson
Staff Writer
For
National Consumer Protection Week, Palmdale’s Public Safety and Community
Relations Department hosted two free seminars on Monday and Tuesday, Mar. 5-6,
demonstrating how to guard yourself against identity theft and what to do once
you are a victim.
“Thieves just keep getting better and better at it,” Kery German, a Palmdale crime prevention officer, said. “As soon as we combat one thing, they come back with something else.”
Senior Investigators Clint Dragoo and Joel Grenier, from the High Tech Unit of the Los Angeles County District Attorney Office, gave the first seminar on “Identity Theft, Schemes, Scams and Cons,” and Jennifer Findley, an Information Security Analyst, later presented on “Phishing and Pharming.”
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| An evidence bag full of identity theft equipment used to steal credit card information/ Photo by Krista Daly |
“Thieves just keep getting better and better at it,” Kery German, a Palmdale crime prevention officer, said. “As soon as we combat one thing, they come back with something else.”
Senior Investigators Clint Dragoo and Joel Grenier, from the High Tech Unit of the Los Angeles County District Attorney Office, gave the first seminar on “Identity Theft, Schemes, Scams and Cons,” and Jennifer Findley, an Information Security Analyst, later presented on “Phishing and Pharming.”
SPORTS: Third game of the series; Chaffey at AVC
By Ravi Surampudi
Staff Writer
AVC baseball has being playing decently in league play. Coach John Livermore was trying to record his 100th win as AVC’s baseball coach. Steven Tremlin, who played first base in the first two games of the series, pitched on March 3.“I throw fastball, change up, sinker, curveball, and slider. Fastball tops to 88 mph. Watching the other pitchers pitch before me is a tremendous help and advantageous to me. Their offense has not been too strong in the series,” Tremlin said. “Our pitching depth has carried us this year. Having six or seven pitchers really relaxes me and takes the pressure off when I am pitching.”
“I only hit one home run this year because I have been using a new bat. It is similar to the wood bat. It was too dangerous to use the other bats that had more aluminum in them because of all the pitchers getting injured. I hit two doubles in Chaffey and no hits in the first home game and I hit cleanup in the game,” Tremlin said.
Staff Writer
AVC baseball has being playing decently in league play. Coach John Livermore was trying to record his 100th win as AVC’s baseball coach. Steven Tremlin, who played first base in the first two games of the series, pitched on March 3.“I throw fastball, change up, sinker, curveball, and slider. Fastball tops to 88 mph. Watching the other pitchers pitch before me is a tremendous help and advantageous to me. Their offense has not been too strong in the series,” Tremlin said. “Our pitching depth has carried us this year. Having six or seven pitchers really relaxes me and takes the pressure off when I am pitching.”
“I only hit one home run this year because I have been using a new bat. It is similar to the wood bat. It was too dangerous to use the other bats that had more aluminum in them because of all the pitchers getting injured. I hit two doubles in Chaffey and no hits in the first home game and I hit cleanup in the game,” Tremlin said.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
NEWS: Occupy the capitol
By Rebecca Wofford
Contributing Writer
On Monday, March 5, 2012, thousands of students gathered at
a park and marched on the state Capitol building to protest school budget cuts
and raised tuition costs. The rally outside of the building consisted of
several speakers and hours of chanting from students, teachers and other
supporters demanding a more fairly priced education and a more attainable
future.
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| A glimpse of the protesters that gathered on Monday/ Photo by Rebecca Wofford |
Thursday, March 1, 2012
SPORTS: AVC baseball confronts Chaffey
By Ravi Surampudi
Staff Writer
The AVC baseball team record was 4-7. The team is 2-1 in conference play. They played an important conference game against Chaffey. This was the first of a three-game series with Chaffey.Freshman Chris Unger pitched on Feb. 28.He struck out the leadoff hitter and gave up a home run to the second batter of Chaffey. This made the score 1-0 Chaffey. In the bottom of the first inning, AVC had a chance to score but Steven Tremlin struck out to end the threat.
The second through fourth innings there were no other runs and the score stayed the same at 1-0 Chaffey. The bottom of the fifth inning is when AVC started scoring runs. Enrique Alvarado singled and then stole second base. Nolan Almodovar doubled to left field to score Alvarado, to even the score. “I thought I could make it to second base, it was worth the risk to score the tying run,” Alvarado said. Harrick doubled to right field to score Almodovar to make the score 2-1. The score stayed the same until the bottom of the seventh inning when AVC added an insurance run to make the score 3-1.
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The AVC baseball team record was 4-7. The team is 2-1 in conference play. They played an important conference game against Chaffey. This was the first of a three-game series with Chaffey.Freshman Chris Unger pitched on Feb. 28.He struck out the leadoff hitter and gave up a home run to the second batter of Chaffey. This made the score 1-0 Chaffey. In the bottom of the first inning, AVC had a chance to score but Steven Tremlin struck out to end the threat.
The second through fourth innings there were no other runs and the score stayed the same at 1-0 Chaffey. The bottom of the fifth inning is when AVC started scoring runs. Enrique Alvarado singled and then stole second base. Nolan Almodovar doubled to left field to score Alvarado, to even the score. “I thought I could make it to second base, it was worth the risk to score the tying run,” Alvarado said. Harrick doubled to right field to score Almodovar to make the score 2-1. The score stayed the same until the bottom of the seventh inning when AVC added an insurance run to make the score 3-1.
FEATURES: The Women on the Move Trio
By Kat Wilson
Staff Writer
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| Women on the Move Trio perform a house concert in Lancaster /Photo by Will Lofgren |
She loved him, she wanted to stay married, but she knew it was impossible to protect herself or her children any longer.
It was Valentine’s Day when she finally did it.
There had been incidents in the past, so she told her husband she was going to drop the kids off at a babysitter’s “safe house” for the night, and left him to wait for her at a street corner.With him out of the house, she raced back home to pack a couple of suitcases and drove to another state with her two babies in the backseat.
NEWS: Student Services heating problem solved
By Joshua Sanchez
Staff Writer
On Feb. 28, a portion of the Student Services Building’s heating system broke down. The issue was the result of bearings in the air handlers. “The equipment is all-original, and was installed in 1959,” said Doug Jenson, Director of Facilities at AVC. “One of the parts had to be flown in overnight from Texas,” he said. The parts have been installed, and the problem has been repaired. Jenson reported that there is no estimate on the cost of parts and labor as of yet. This situation does beg the question, how much of AVC’s infrastructure is aging and falling into disrepair?
Staff Writer
On Feb. 28, a portion of the Student Services Building’s heating system broke down. The issue was the result of bearings in the air handlers. “The equipment is all-original, and was installed in 1959,” said Doug Jenson, Director of Facilities at AVC. “One of the parts had to be flown in overnight from Texas,” he said. The parts have been installed, and the problem has been repaired. Jenson reported that there is no estimate on the cost of parts and labor as of yet. This situation does beg the question, how much of AVC’s infrastructure is aging and falling into disrepair?
SPORTS: Marauders advance to the quarters
By Benjamin Min
Staff Writer
The Marauders have advanced to the
quarterfinals of the state playoff with a win over the El Camino College
Warriors and will be facing the Riverside Community College Tigers on Saturday
at 7 p.m.
The nineteenth seeded Tigers upset the second seeded Saddleback College Gauchos in the third round, giving them another chance at the regional title.
Both players and Coach John Taylor of the Marauders are optimistic about their chances against the Tigers.
“I don’t care who’s in front of us,” said Marauders guard Chris Bridges. “I know we’re going to win.”
The two teams faced off on Dec. 9 of last year in which the Marauders came out on top with a 66-46.
After beating their two previous underdog opponents to open up the playoff, the Marauders face yet another lower seeded team and hope to keep their win streak going all the way to the semifinals.
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| Jason Johnson draws a foul in a win against El Camino College/ Photo by Robert Villapudua |
The nineteenth seeded Tigers upset the second seeded Saddleback College Gauchos in the third round, giving them another chance at the regional title.
Both players and Coach John Taylor of the Marauders are optimistic about their chances against the Tigers.
“I don’t care who’s in front of us,” said Marauders guard Chris Bridges. “I know we’re going to win.”
The two teams faced off on Dec. 9 of last year in which the Marauders came out on top with a 66-46.
After beating their two previous underdog opponents to open up the playoff, the Marauders face yet another lower seeded team and hope to keep their win streak going all the way to the semifinals.
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